Morcheeba is a popular musical group that was created in the UK. Creativity of the group is first of all surprising in that it harmoniously combines elements of R&B, trip-hop and pop.
"Morchiba" was formed back in the mid-90s. A couple of LPs of the group's discography have already managed to get into the prestigious music charts.
History of creation and composition
The talented Godfrey brothers stand at the origins of the team. Ros owned several musical instruments. From childhood, he lived in music, therefore, when he expressed a desire to “put together” a team, he did not surprise his parents.
Paul Godfrey in the band was responsible for writing the lyrics. In addition, he worked on a drum set and on scratches. The musicians spent their childhood in Dover. Paul and Ros have repeatedly said that if they had not been involved in music, they would most likely have gone crazy. There was nothing to do in Dover. The youth entertained themselves by pouring liters of alcohol into themselves.
At first, the guys did not plan to create a group, they were just amateur musicians. Everything changed in the late 80s. It was then that they shared their experiences with each other. In this matter, Paul paid great attention to the technical side of the matter, and Ross devoted himself entirely to the blues.
Since that time, music has taken a special place in the life of the brothers. In the mid-90s, the musicians met the charming singer Skye Edwards. After talking, the brothers realized that this girl should not be missed. They made Sky an offer she couldn't refuse. A dark-skinned girl with a memorable voice timbre diluted the duet, and it expanded to three.
The singer's voice was in harmony with the style that appealed to Paul and Ros. The use of folklore motifs favorably distinguished the band from other musical projects.
When it came time to name their offspring, the band members did not rack their brains for long. The trio created the original acronym. The first part of the name translates as "middle of the road", and the second in slang means "marijuana".
The musicians admitted that they were influenced by the work of the genius Jimi Hendrix. In addition, they wiped out blues compositions and good old hip-hop. Pleasant to the ear tracks were perfectly combined with soft vocals. Morcheeba is gradually gaining fans.
Creative way and music of Morcheeba
In the mid-90s, the debut single of the trio was presented. The composition was called Trigger Hippie. The track was warmly received by music lovers. He began to sound in local clubs. Fans have been talking about Morcheeba's personality. In turn, music critics were pleasantly surprised by the "purity" of the vocalist's voice. Everyone was looking forward to the release of the new album.
A year later, the discography of the British band was replenished with the compilation Who Can You Trust?. The record was saturated with depression, melancholy and tracks with a "double" meaning. It was rumored that the musicians abused hard drugs, which is why the debut LP turned out to be so “heavy” and even suicidal. But the openness and sincerity of the musicians bribed the public and critics. Morcheeba were at the top of their popularity.
After the release of the record, the guys went to the very heart of the UK. The trio sat down in a recording studio to prepare new musical material for fans of their work. Soon the presentation of the tracks Never An Easy Way and Tape Loop took place, which doubled the band's popularity.
On the wave of popularity, three releases the second studio album. It's about the Big Calm record. The collection premiered at the end of the 90s. The disc showed the high skill of the musicians. In addition, critics realized that the band members were ready for the most extraordinary experiments. On radio stations, the LP was recognized as the best collection of the year. The album sold in millions of copies.
Following the presentation of the second studio album, the musicians proceeded to the first full-length album. They even managed to perform at the prestigious London venue Albert Hall. The musicians never used a phonogram. Soon they entered the list of the best bands in Britain who sing "live".
In 1999, the trio went on tour. A tight schedule has deprived me of vital energy. After they returned from the tour, they decided to take a short break. Then it became known that they were ready for new experiments. The carousel of the rapidly developing show business turned out to be a difficult test for the whole team.
Return to the big stage
At the beginning of the XNUMXs, the band presented a new LP to fans. We are talking about the album Fragments of Freedom. The musicians moved away from the usual sound, which surprised the fans very much. The audience appreciated the new album, noting that musical experiments definitely benefited him.
After the presentation of the LP, the team went on a big tour. During this period of time, they pleased the audience with the release of another LP. The record was called Charango. The collection absorbed all the trends that reigned in the music world at that time.
The presentation of the LP was followed by another tour. The musicians gave a number of successful concerts in China and Australia. They could not but please the fans of their country, so the performances of the guys took place in the UK. In 2003, the guys released a collection of old hits, supplementing it with several new compositions.
Not without the first changes in the composition. It turned out that the vocalist, who joined the duo in the mid-90s, decided to pursue a solo career. The brothers had nothing left to do, as the casting announced. Soon the team was diluted by a singer named Daisy Marty.
Soon a new LP was recorded with Daisy. The record was called The Antidote. The collection premiered in 2005. The collection was distinguished by an incredibly cheerful and energetic sound. After the presentation of the disc, the brothers announced that this was the last longplay in which Marty took part. The musicians spent the tour accompanied by another singer.
A few years later, the band's discography was replenished with the LP Dive Deep. The compilation was released with the support of session musicians and vocalists. The work was positively received by fans and music critics.
2010 started with good news. The fact is that Sky Edwards decided to return to the team. At the same time, the presentation of the new album, which was called Blood Like Lemonade, took place. The presentation of this LP was held on an incredible scale.
Three years later, the Head Up High compilation premiered. Then it turned out that Paul Godfrey was leaving the project. Surprisingly, he decided to pursue a solo career.
Morcheeba at present
2018 did not remain without musical novelties. This year, the band members presented the Blaze Away compilation. Longplay was warmly received by numerous fans, and the musicians pleased the "fans" with a number of concerts.
In 2021, Morcheeba shared the song Sounds Of Blue and showed a video clip for it. In it, the band members are sailing in a boat, and then the vocalist Skye Edwards is under water. Recall that the soloists of the group announced the release of a new LP this year.
Morcheeba group in 2021
In May 2021, the Morcheeba group presented a new album to fans of their work. The LP was titled Blackest Blue and was topped by 10 tracks. The musicians plan to visit several English festivals this year, and next year they will go on tour.
