But set against Axel’s sampled loops and multiple quantised MIDI parts (including the main bass synth), I felt it really had to be nailed to the grid. The performance was decent enough that, had this been an indie rock song, I’d probably have left it untouched. Since 2017, however, he’s been forging a new pop-funk sound with the help of several long-time musician collaborators, and the song featured in this month’s article is his fourth single, ‘Just One Minute’.Īlongside Axel’s singing, songwriting, and general production skills, it also showcases the talents of drummer Sean Rainey (recorded by Rozhan Razman at New York’s Riro Musik), violinist Benjamin Sutin, and backing vocalist May Cheung.įirst off, I wanted the song’s groove to feel more consistent, and began by focussing on the drums. Graduating from the prestigious Berklee College of Music, Axel first built a career in New York as a jazz pianist and composer, releasing records under Axel’s Axiom moniker. Lingua Funqa is the creative brainchild of Axel Roland.
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