1. An acid jazz project… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists called Incognito:
1. An acid jazz project by Jean-Paul "Bluey" Maunick with deep roots in the 1970's jazz/funk/fusion world (active from 1979 to present) See below 1. for their discography.
2. A smooth jazz online group from Tupelo Records / IODA. No other information found about this unregistered band ("Buy at Insound" link is broken). They released similar or exactly the same title tunes/logo as the other Incognito above. (See below for details)
3. A Rock/Pop band who released album Four (2007) from Aero Music
4. A blues rock band from Vancouver. Album releases include Blues Alive! (1995) and Bitter Sweet (1999).
Rob Montgomery has been a major player in the Vancouver Music Scene for many years, and has just released his 2nd Solo Album: Rob Montgomery and Friends "Guitar Stories: featuring 12 original songs, and line-up of very special guests: Alita Dupray, Amanda Dean, Nadine States, Darcy Hepner, Ken Emerson, Steve Werbicki and more. The Album consists of original material that Rob wrote in a way he pays tribute to all of his guitar influences, and styles that have followed him through a long successful music career. Rob has also played a big part in Vancouver as a Musical Director for INCOGNITO, LADIES SING the BLUES, SWEET HOME CHICAGO, NO QUARTER, BLUES in the CITY Concert Series, The Yale Hotel, and many more. This Album brings together a lot of these musicians, with Rob Montgomery's "Guitar Stories" concept and visits a Celebration of Music with some of the finest talent on the planet. 2017 has started off with this great new project, and we hope you enjoy it!
INCOGNITO continues to be one of Vancouver's Premiere Rock'n Soul Party featuring some of this city's top session pro's, and are huge hit in the corporate market in Vancouver. Featuring Nadine Staes, Rob Montgomery, Steve Werbicki, Dave Barton and Darrell Mayes
Facebook: Incognito Band
Sonicbids: Rob Montgomery & Nadine States and INCOGNITO
5. A drum & bass producer/DJ from Nelson, New Zealand.
6. A UK drill rapper (also known as SK), associated with the UK drill group Moscow17.
Incognito are a British band, widely regarded as one of the key members of the acid jazz movement. Their first album, Jazz Funk, was released in 1981, with 13 further albums following, the last of which, Transatlantic RPM, was released in July 2010.
Throughout the band's history, it has been led and driven by composer, producer, guitarist and singer Jean-Paul "Bluey" Maunick. Other notable guest singers are Leon Ware, Chaka Khan, Mario Biondi, Maysa, Jocelyn Brown and Carleen Anderson.
The band has had intermittent success in the singles charts, with their breakthrough hit a version of the Ronnie Laws tune "Always There", featuring Jocelyn Brown. They have also been a favourite of various re-mixers, including Masters At Work, David Morales, Roger Sanchez and Jazzanova, and have released three albums consisting almost entirely of remixes.
Official Site http://www.incognito.org.uk
Albums - see Incognito Releases
* 1981 Jazz Funk
* 1991 Inside Life
* 1992 Tribes, Vibes And Scribes
* 1993 Positivity
* 1995 100° and Rising
(* 1995 100ﾟ And Rising +1)
* 1996 Beneath The Surface
* 1999 No Time Like The Future
* 2001 Life, Stranger Than Fiction
* 2003 Who Needs Love
* 2004 Adventures in Black Sunshine
* 2005 Eleven
* 2006 Bees + Things + Flowers
* 2008 Tales From The Beach
* 2010 Transatlantic RPM
Popular songs
* Everyday
* Roots
* Talkin' Loud
2. Not only this Smooth Jazz band shares same band name, they have a song called "Millenium"(2006) that is exactly same title (intentionally misspelled) as the other Incognito's (Jazz Funk) song on their album "100° and Rising"(1995), plus the logo resembles in font. The title "Every Day"(2006) on the album Street Smarts exactly alike in titles (when read) with the other Incognito's famous tune "Everyday"(1995). They are often tagged totec radio. Also mis-tagged by fans as bluey where there's no link to Jean-Paul "Bluey" Maunick himself. r00ts & t4lk1n l0ud tags also used, that could mislead fans to the Bluey's famous tunes like "Roots" & "Talkin' Loud".
Most of the album below are about 30 minutes short and they all released by Tupelo Records There are 3 more albums released by this band(Tupelo Records)
* 2005 Make Or Break
* 2006 Millenium
* 2006 Street Smarts
* 2008 Only the Truth
Did We Really Ever Try
Incognito Lyrics
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Or was it just a game that sometimes people play?
Did we really ever see eye to eye, I wonder?
Was it just a game that sometimes people play?
[Sometimes people play]
I wonder if
We ever listened
That the other had to say
All that we shared
Our inner treasures
Are used against each other as we fall
Chorus
I wonder if
Before we started
We could have known
That the road would end this way
What makes us give
Our hearts so freely
Only to find that we're strangers after all
Chorus
Night and day, night and day, day and night
Night and day, people play, day and night
We fool ourselves
Into believing
Our difference will surely change in time
So we proceed
Blissfully blinded
Throwing caution to the wind along the way
The song "Did We Really Ever Try" by Incognito is a reflection on a failed relationship, and asks the question whether the two individuals involved actually made an effort to understand each other, or if it was all just a game that people sometimes play. The lyrics are introspective and melancholic, with the singer wondering if they could have done something differently to prevent the heartbreak. The chorus repeats the sentiment of questioning whether they really tried or if they were just fooling themselves, emphasizing the feeling of regret and self-blame.
The lines "All that we shared, our inner treasures, are used against each other as we fall" suggest that the two individuals were once close and shared deep personal insights, but they later turned on each other, using this knowledge as ammunition in their disagreements. This adds to the sense of sorrow and disillusionment in the song, as the singer feels like they opened up too much, only to be hurt in the end.
The third verse mentions how people "fool ourselves into believing our differences will surely change in time", possibly referencing how the couple may have ignored or dismissed their disagreements and hoped they would resolve themselves. The final lines "throwing caution to the wind along the way" imply that the couple's downfall was partly due to their reckless abandon, and their refusal to recognize warning signs.
Overall, the song is a poignant portrayal of heartbreak and regret, with an emphasis on introspection and questioning one's actions and motives.
Line by Line Meaning
Did we really ever try to understand each other?
I wonder if we genuinely made an effort to comprehend each other's perspectives or if we were simply playing a game.
Or was it just a game that sometimes people play?
Perhaps our interactions were not sincere, and it was just a common practice of some individuals to engage in such behavior.
Did we really ever see eye to eye, I wonder?
I question if there was ever true agreement or common ground between us.
Was it just a game that sometimes people play?
It's possible that our connection was nothing more than an act, played out by some individuals.
[Sometimes people play]
Occasionally, individuals engage in false or superficial relationships, instead of authentic ones.
I wonder if we ever listened to a word that the other had to say
I have a suspicion that we didn't take the time to truly hear what the other person was communicating.
All that we shared, our inner treasures, are used against each other as we fall
Our deepest thoughts and feelings were weaponized, leading to the inevitable collapse of our relationship.
Chorus
Refrain
I wonder if before we started, we could have known that the road would end this way
I question if it was possible to predict that our journey would result in such a disappointing conclusion.
What makes us give our hearts so freely, only to find that we're strangers after all
What causes us to be so vulnerable and trusting, only to ultimately realize that we never really knew each other.
Chorus
Refrain
Night and day, night and day, day and night
Regardless of the time of day, this struggle was constantly present.
Night and day, people play, day and night
Despite the time of day, individuals may still engage in superficial relationships as a form of entertainment.
We fool ourselves into believing our difference will surely change in time
We deceive ourselves into believing that our unique personalities and viewpoints would eventually align and come to an understanding.
So we proceed blissfully blinded, throwing caution to the wind along the way
Despite the warning signs, we continue to move forward with reckless optimism, ignoring the potential dangers along the way.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: EDOUARD JEAN PAUL MAUNICK, MARK EDWARDS
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