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Whitehouse is the Rock-Pop band founded by lead singer José Amigo and lead guitarist Stephan Simon. Whitehouse provides the listener with a new blend of styles in their music: From very western pop guitar compositions to blazing rock runs and licks, with lyrics that remind the listener that “the song” is back and in great force.The songs by José Amigo are sung both in English and Spanish, uniquely combining both musical cultures on one single album. Their current release “Games” contains 14 tracks, which also features the song “Cuentan que el” used in the US TV award winning series “The Shield”. Enjoy!
José Amigo: lead vocals, guitars, keyboards
After receiving his first guitar at the age of 12, José Amigo has been writing and singing his own songs ever since. A childhood in Spain, teenage years and more in England and the last 20 years in Germany, he has always been making music in one form, style or another, which as many in the business have stated, enriches the various styles of his songs. After playing southern Germany with "entre Amigos" together with Stephan Simon to great reviews, he decides, in 2006 to put some songs together to record "Games" with Stephan Simon, Raimund Breitfeld and Jerry Loeffler, which of course make up Whitehouse.
Stephan Simon: lead & acoustic guitars, vocals
Stephan Simon has been involved with music since he was seven, when he started with classical guitar. After playing lead e-guitar for various local bands, he meets José Amigo and together found the band "entre Amigos" in 1985. The two play in various formations - which include Jerry Loeffler - throughout the south of Germany. He traveled to southern Africa where he spent four years savouring in the many shades of the local music and cultures in Zimbabwe, Mozambique and South Africa.
Jerry Loeffler: basses,vocals
Jerry Loeffler left his heart in Australia where he spent his childhood. He began playing guitar at an early age and later changed to the “love of his life”: Bass He played in several German bands until he joined Whitehouse in 2000. Together with Raimund he builds the rhythm foundation of the Whitehouse songs. Jerry is the technician in the band; his passion is building guitars.
Raimund Breitfeld: drums,percussion,vocals
Raimund Breitfeld received his first music lessons at the age of 4 from his mother who has been a concert pianist.After learning guitar he changed to drums in 1976. Studies of drums in Germany and certificate as a drum teacher. He has been teaching in Germany, Spain and Sweden. He played in numerous german, british and american bands. He grew up with Stephan Simon and joined later on Whitehouse as a complement of the band´s unique style.
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Whitehouse album Games reviewed by Bullfrog Music
Games, Whitehouse
Published by admin aug 2008 under Pop, Uncategorized
Jeremiah Sutherland / Bullfrog Music
Physics geeks like to distinguish between potential and kinetic energy…a ball on a table is all potential energy…a ball falling through the air has kinetic energy.
The term “potential” is overused in the entertainment biz so I’m not going to use it here…Whitehouse is all kinetic energy. Listening to this CD is like taking the local express train to music Nirvana.
The band members come from all over and have lived all over: Spain, Germany, Australia, South Africa, Sweden. They are Men Of The World and the music they make is cosmopolitan, varied and accomplished. The songs are a mix of English and Spanish language lyrics with good ballads, Western-style guitar riffs and, I think, just a touch of African spices added.
There’s some affecting Spanish ballads (and ballads always sound great when sung in one of the Latin languages) that are performed with feeling and skill. But don’t get the idea that this album is just Latin. In fact, the Latin rhythms don’t put in an appearance as the main feature of all the songs (that would be too easy…and boring).
Added to the feast is some good old fashioned Pop music combined with thoughtful lyrics and creative arrangements. You get horns showing up occasionally, not dominating the mix, but acting as counterpoint to everything else that’s going on. The horn thing seems to be making comeback (listen to Jeffy Jolly’s work for Blues horn examples) and I think we should welcome it.
I particularly enjoyed “The Games People Play”, “Nobody To Blame” (sounds like anything from Al Stewart’s “Year of the Cat”) and “Sol En El Portal”.
Summary: A cheeky confection, unassuming yet assertive, lingers on the ears with a smooth satisfying finish. Enjoy with care as you may become dependent. Do not consume while driving as you will want room to shake your assets.http://frogblogreviews.bullfrogmusic.com/?p=30#more-30
Artist Launch Magazine - Jan 2008
WHITEHOUSE
MUSIC AND GAMES IN THE
ROSE GARDEN
by Joey Stuckey (summary)
I don´t know why the band is called
Whitehouse,but perhaps a better name
.
would be the United Nations,as the band
lives in Germany but with members
hailing from not only there,but also
Australia and Spain.
First,let me say that the guitar work
is the best I´ve heard this year,I love it
and it is obvious that Stephan Simon
and Jose Amigo have spent time
working on their craft.
The guitar duo of Whitehouse provides
the listener with alot to take in.
From
very Western pop guitar like you
might find on Richard Marks or Chicago
album to blazing flamenco runs and
licks.For guitar lovers the guys just
got to be heard.
The songs are sung in both Spanish
and English by vocalist Jose Amigo.
I
don´t speak spanish,but when Jose sings
in that language,the music vocally comes
alive.I would imagine that it is because of
the flow of syllables in Spanish is different
than English and the vocals just seem to
feel more true both rhythmically and
melodically when Jose sings in his
native tongue.
'Their current releases,[[Games]]' is
avaiable where you would expect to see
Indie CD´s and it is well worth a visit to
their CDbaby page to check out their
audio clips.
www.whitehouse-music.com/
www.myspace.com/whitehousemusic
Radio Indy March ,2007
Wow - Games is a gem! Whitehouse’s musicianship on this CD is very impressive. The music on the CD has many layers blended together to create a very rich sound, which is nicely highlighted by outstanding vocals. The recording quality and production are top quality. The songwriting is excellent, with thought-provoking lyrics and memorable melodies above an excellent groove. The varied genre of the songs, from adult rock to latin pop, shows the band’s versatility and will keep your interest throughout. "Nobody to Blame" is an outstanding adult rock song that builds to a wonderful groove and hook-filled chorus. "No Me Quejo" is a memorable latin pop song with a catchy chorus. If you enjoy adult rock, adult pop, or latin pop you will enjoy this CD. Pick up a copy today!
Amie Street ,June 2007..this group has a terrific beat: pop mixed with a bit of reggae and soul. It swings and moves and grooves.....all their songs are good but this one is outstanding. It's not "in your face" but it's definitely a delightful presence.
Makes sense that the Spanish would be the ones to invent the guitar when you hear how the subtle inflections and characteristic and rhythmic style breathe life into this music.
Sounds Like: Al Stewart A Recommendation by CraigH
21st Century Artists-Juli 12th 2007
Whitehouse is like one of those radio jewels one stumbles upon while driving across the vast United States, except they are better, splendid. Original music at it foremost. And we have them here on 21stCenturyArtists.com _ Hollywood MUSIC Master
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- Songs on WWR: 13
- Total plays: 24
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