Album Info
Artist: | Silk Sonic |
Album: | An Evening With Silk Sonic |
Released: | UK, Europe & US, 10 Mar 2023 |
Tracklist:
A1 | Silk Sonic Intro | |
Alto Saxophone - Kirk Smothers | ||
Backing Vocals, Bass, Guitar, Organ, Piano, Keyboards - D'Mile | ||
Guitar [Additional] - Ella Feingold | ||
Producer - Bruno Mars, D'Mile | ||
Trombone, Vocals - Kameron Whalum | ||
Trumpet - Marc Franklin | ||
Vocals - Bootsy Collins, James King | ||
Vocals, Drums - Anderson .Paak | ||
Vocals, Guitar - Bruno Mars | ||
Written-By - Brandon Anderson, Bruno Mars, Dernst Emile II | ||
A2 | Leave The Door Open | |
Arranged By [Strings], Conductor [Strings] - Larry Gold | ||
Bass - Brody Brown | ||
Cello - Glenn Fischbach | ||
Effects [Guitar] - Ella Feingold | ||
Piano - D'Mile | ||
Producer - Bruno Mars, D'Mile | ||
Viola - Jonathan Kim , Yoshihiko Nakano | ||
Violin - Blake Espy, Emma Kummrow, Gared Crawford, Luigi Mazzocchi, Natasha Colkett, Tess Varley | ||
Vocals, Drums - Anderson .Paak | ||
Vocals, Guitar, Congas - Bruno Mars | ||
Written-By - Brandon Anderson, Bruno Mars, Christopher Brody Brown, Dernst Emile II | ||
A3 | Fly As Me | |
Alto Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone - Kirk Smothers | ||
Backing Vocals - Krystal Miles | ||
Backing Vocals, Bass, Electric Organ [B3], Percussion - D'Mile | ||
Producer - Bruno Mars, D'Mile | ||
Recorded By [Horns] - Boo Mitchell | ||
Tenor Saxophone - Lannie McMillan | ||
Trombone - Kameron Whalum | ||
Trumpet - Marc Franklin | ||
Vocals, Drums - Anderson .Paak | ||
Vocals, Percussion - Bruno Mars | ||
Written-By - Brandon Anderson, Bruno Mars, Dernst Emile II, James Fauntleroy, Sean Anderson | ||
A4 | After Last Night (W/ Thundercat & Bootsy) | |
Arranged By [Strings], Conductor [Strings] - Larry Gold | ||
Cello - Glenn Fischbach | ||
Featuring [W/] - Bootsy, Thundercat | ||
Flute - Ron Kerber | ||
Guitar [Additional] - Ella Feingold | ||
Guitar, Piano - D'Mile | ||
Percussion - Charles Moniz, Jeremy Reeves | ||
Producer - Bruno Mars, D'Mile, The Stereotypes | ||
Rattle [On Runritas], Cabasa - Alex Resoagli | ||
Viola - Jonathan Kim , Yoshihiko Nakano | ||
Violin - Blake Espy, Chris Jusell, Emma Kummrow, Luigi Mazzocchi, Natasha Colkett, Tess Varley | ||
Vocals - Bootsy Collins | ||
Vocals [Additional] - Krystal Miles | ||
Vocals, Bass - Thundercat | ||
Vocals, Drums - Anderson .Paak | ||
Vocals, Soloist [Guitar] - Bruno Mars | ||
Written-By - Brandon Anderson, Bruno Mars, Dernst Emile II, James Fauntleroy, Jeremy Reeves, Jonathan Yip, Ray Charles McCullough II, Ray Romulus, Stephen Bruner | ||
A5 | Smokin Out The Window | |
Alto Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone - Kirk Smothers | ||
Arranged By [Strings], Conductor [Strings] - Larry Gold | ||
Bass, Piano - D'Mile | ||
Cello - Glenn Fischbach | ||
Drums - Homer Steinweiss | ||
Producer - Bruno Mars, D'Mile | ||
Tenor Saxophone - Lannie McMillan | ||
Trombone - Kameron Whalum | ||
Trumpet - Marc Franklin | ||
Vibraphone - Ella Feingold | ||
Viola - Jonathan Kim , Yoshihiko Nakano | ||
Violin - Blake Espy, Christopher Jusell, Emma Kummrow, Luigi Mazzocchi, Natasha Colkett, Tess Varley | ||
Vocals - Anderson .Paak, Bootsy Collins | ||
Vocals, Guitar, Percussion - Bruno Mars | ||
Written-By - Brandon Anderson, Bruno Mars, Dernst Emile II | ||
B6 | Put On A Smile | |
Alto Saxophone - Kirk Smothers | ||
Arranged By [Co; Strings] - Steve Tirpak | ||
Arranged By [Strings], Conductor [Strings] - Larry Gold | ||
Backing Vocals - Babyface | ||
Backing Vocals, Bass, Piano, Keyboards, Percussion - D'Mile | ||
Cello - Glenn Fischbach | ||
Producer - Bruno Mars, D'Mile | ||
Tenor Saxophone - Lannie McMillan | ||
Trombone - Kameron Whalum | ||
Trumpet - Marc Franklin | ||
Viola - Jonathan Kim , Steve Heitlinger | ||
Violin - Blake Espy, Emma Kummrow, Gared Crawford, Luigi Mazzocchi, Natasha Colkett, Tess Varley | ||
Vocals - Bootsy Collins | ||
Vocals, Drums - Anderson .Paak | ||
Vocals, Guitar, Percussion - Bruno Mars | ||
Written-By - Brandon Anderson, Bruno Mars, Dernst Emile II, Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds | ||
B7 | 777 | |
Alto Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone - Kirk Smothers | ||
Backing Vocals, Electric Organ [B3] - D'Mile | ||
Bass - Brody Brown | ||
Producer - Bruno Mars | ||
Tenor Saxophone - Lannie McMillan | ||
Trombone - Kameron Whalum | ||
Trumpet - Marc Franklin | ||
Vocals, Drums - Anderson .Paak | ||
Vocals, Guitar, Percussion - Bruno Mars | ||
Written-By - Brandon Anderson, Bruno Mars, Christopher Brody Brown, Dernst Emile II | ||
B8 | Skate | |
Arranged By [Co; Strings] - Steve Tirpak | ||
Arranged By [Strings], Conductor [Strings] - Larry Gold | ||
Backing Vocals, Piano, Electric Piano [Rhodes], Bass - D'Mile | ||
Cello - Glenn Fischbach | ||
Producer - Bruno Mars, D'Mile | ||
Rhythm Guitar - David Foreman | ||
Viola - Jonathan Kim , Steve Heitlinger | ||
Violin - Blake Espy, Emma Kummrow, Gared Crawford, Luigi Mazzocchi, Natasha Colkett, Tess Varley | ||
Vocals, Drums - Anderson .Paak | ||
Vocals, Sitar, Guitar, Congas, Percussion - Bruno Mars | ||
Written-By - Brandon Anderson, Bruno Mars, Dernst Emile II, Domitille Degalle, J.D. Beck, James Fauntleroy | ||
B9 | Love’s Train | |
Arranged By [Co; Strings] - Steve Tirpak | ||
Arranged By [Strings], Conductor [Strings] - Larry Gold | ||
Backing Vocals, Trombone - Kameron Whalum | ||
Bass - Jamareo Artis | ||
Cello - Glenn Fischbach | ||
Congas - Eric Hernandez | ||
Guitar [Fuzz] - Mateus Asato | ||
Piano - John Fossit | ||
Producer - Bruno Mars, D'Mile | ||
Rhythm Guitar - Ella Feingold | ||
Saxophone - Dwayne Dugger | ||
Tambourine - Jimmy King | ||
Trumpet - Maurice Brown | ||
Viola - Jonathan Kim , Yoshihiko Nakano | ||
Violin - Blake Espy, Charlene Kwas, Emma Kummrow, Gared Crawford, Ghislaine Fleischmann, Luigi Mazzocchi | ||
Vocals - Bruno Mars | ||
Vocals, Drums - Anderson .Paak | ||
Written-By - Felton C. Pilate II, Michael V. Cooper | ||
B10 | Blast Off | |
Arranged By [Strings], Conductor [Strings] - Larry Gold | ||
Backing Vocals - Krystal Miles | ||
Backing Vocals, Bass, Keyboards, Programmed By - D'Mile | ||
Cello - Glenn Fischbach | ||
Producer - Bruno Mars, D'Mile | ||
Viola - Jonathan Kim , Yoshihiko Nakano | ||
Violin - Blake Espy, Christopher Jusell, Emma Kummrow, Luigi Mazzocchi, Natasha Colkett, Tess Varley | ||
Vocals, Drums - Anderson .Paak | ||
Vocals, Guitar, Soloist [Guitar], Percussion - Bruno Mars | ||
Written-By - Brandon Anderson, Bruno Mars, Dernst Emile II |
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Description
"An Evening with Silk Sonic" is the debut studio album by American musical superduo Silk Sonic, composed of Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak. Released on November 12, 2021, by Aftermath Entertainment and Atlantic Records, the album has been widely acclaimed for its nostalgic homage to 1970s soul, funk, and R&B.
The album opens with "Silk Sonic Intro," a brief but energetic introduction that sets the tone for the rest of the record. The track features the legendary Bootsy Collins, who serves as the album's special guest host, adding an authentic touch of funk to the proceedings.
The lead single, "Leave the Door Open," was released on March 5, 2021, and quickly became a commercial success, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100. The song is a smooth, romantic ballad that showcases the duo's vocal chemistry and knack for lush, vintage production. The track's instrumentation, featuring strings, piano, and a laid-back groove, perfectly complements the heartfelt lyrics.
"Fly as Me" follows, bringing a more upbeat and funky vibe. Anderson .Paak takes the lead on this track, delivering charismatic and confident vocals over a tight, rhythmic backdrop. The song's infectious energy and catchy hooks make it a standout on the album.
"After Last Night," featuring Thundercat and Bootsy Collins, is a sultry slow jam that oozes with sensuality. The track's smooth bassline and silky harmonies create a dreamy atmosphere, while the lyrics explore the intoxicating feeling of a passionate encounter.
"Smokin Out the Window" is another highlight, with its witty and humorous take on heartbreak. The song's retro production, complete with lush strings and a groovy bassline, provides the perfect backdrop for the duo's playful yet soulful vocals. The track's catchy chorus and relatable lyrics make it an instant classic.
"Put On a Smile" is a poignant ballad that delves into themes of love and longing. Bruno Mars delivers a powerful vocal performance, conveying a sense of vulnerability and emotion. The song's orchestral arrangement and heartfelt lyrics make it one of the album's most moving moments.
"777" is a high-energy, funk-infused track that showcases the duo's ability to create infectious grooves. The song's upbeat tempo, catchy hooks, and lively instrumentation make it a fun and exhilarating listen.
"Skate" is a breezy, feel-good track that evokes the carefree spirit of summer. The song's smooth melodies, lush harmonies, and infectious rhythm make it a perfect soundtrack for a sunny day. The track's nostalgic production and joyful lyrics capture the essence of Silk Sonic's sound.
The album closes with "Blast Off," a dreamy and introspective track that explores themes of escapism and self-discovery. The song's ethereal production, featuring lush synths and a hypnotic groove, creates a sense of otherworldliness. The track's reflective lyrics and soothing melodies provide a fitting conclusion to the album.
Overall, "An Evening with Silk Sonic" is a masterful debut that pays homage to the golden era of soul, funk, and R&B while showcasing the duo's unique chemistry and musical prowess. Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak have crafted an album that is both nostalgic and fresh, blending vintage sounds with modern sensibilities. The album's impeccable production, catchy hooks, and heartfelt lyrics make it a standout release that is sure to be remembered as one of the best albums of 2021.