Crushed Velvet and the Velveteers featuring Brother GoodLove
‘As Far As We Know’
Alan Evans: bass guitar, drums, guitar
Stephane Detchou (Brother GoodLove): vocals, tambourine, claps
Darby Wolf: Wurlitzer electric piano
Ryan Hommel: acoustic baritone guitar
Alex Lee-Clark: trumpet, cornet, flugelhorn
Brian Thomas: trombone
Cynthia Tolson: strings
Music written by Alan Evans
Horn arrangement: Alex Lee-Clark
String arrangement: Ryan Hommel and Cynthia Tolson
Vocals written and recorded by Stephane Detchou (Brother GoodLove)
Written, produced, recorded, mixed and mastered at Iron Wax Studios by Alan Evans
Artwork by Alan Evans
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“Rating: 4.5 out of 5
“Sweet, smooth Soul. Musically, vocally, and lyrically this track simply is salve for a chapped and scraped world.
I believe in this message, and I believe in the talent unfurling it here. Grab the one you love and slow dance, or hug your neighbor (Metaphorically since maintaining social distance is key right now) and sing along. ‘As Far As We Know’ offers the best of humanity in sound and message. ””
“An impassioned plea for love,unity and understanding,this has all the hallmarks of a lost soul classic.This project is one of Evans’ best guises too and the tip top 60’s retro production is a marvel,replete with strings and languid horns full of laid back swagger.
Vocalist, Stephane Detchou,AKA Brother GoodLove, also stands tall delivering a first class performance harking back to The Impressions- no mean feat! Perfect for these strange times offering us all some love,tolerance,hope and succour for a better future.”