Welcome the Official Empyrean Soul Site!
Empyrean Soul formed in the wake of 2009 out of a
common love for contemporary R&B and Soul and a desire
to make music as sensually intelligent as it is danceable.
Drummer and composer Joel Caracci returned to the States
after some extended world travels motivated to write
music inspired by his recent cultural experiences and
grounded in the roots of his musical upbringing. Despite
intense collegiate study of jazz and classical music, he
never forgot the music he grew up hearing on the radio
and MTV in the 90’s.
The group finds its greatest influence from the Neo-Soul
movement that started in the late 90’s – Erykah Badu,
D’Angelo, Lauren Hill, Jill Scott, as well as other artists
such as Q-Tip, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Fiona Apple,
Robert Glasper, and Al Green. The group also finds a lot of
influence from jazz, evident in the guitarless
instrumentation, the virtuosic solos, and spontaneous
interplay in live shows. What has resulted is a sound that
infuses R&B, neo-soul, hip-hop, and jazz while forging its
own unique territory.
Front-woman Kim Kozel provides a sensual wave of
subtlety with every word she sings, never overselling the
lyrics with vocal gymnastics. She is surrounded by a
capable quartet that spews blistering solos, smooth
harmonies, and a groove that is deep and mesmerizing.
The group took this vibe to the studio in the summer of
2009, and released its first full-length album "Stimulus", in
January of 2010, available on this site for free download.
Get your free copy today!
Peace,
the lady and gentlemen of Empyrean Soul
