Using the rich musical landscapes of Boulder and Denver Colorado as their m… Read Full Bio ↴Using the rich musical landscapes of Boulder and Denver Colorado as their muse, The Motet has mastered the delicate task of constantly reinventing their sound while staying true to their various roots. Founded in 1998 by Dave Watts, The Motet has become one of the best improvisational bands touring . Their ability to seamlessly fuse elements of afro-beat, electronica, funk, and jazz has led to a sound that defies categorization.

The Motet is a world-class ensemble that whips audiences into a whirling frenzy using sheer impromptu force. With their spontaneous and textured rhythms and hard-driving beats, the band creates a repertoire between themselves and the audiences that is rarely seen in today's manufactured rock. The Motet consecrates the ground on which dance music meets free-form improvisation, allowing a diverse audience to become immersed in their eclectic sound. "Our tendency to avoid being pigeon-holed is a reflection of who we are as musicians," said Watts. "We try to be open-minded about how we approach different genres and traditions."

With its 6th release, Dig Deep, The Motet once again proves that it is a group
committed to exploring and pushing the sonic envelope, while still remaining committed
to the musical traditions that have defined their sound. A heavy-horned afrobeat
influence countered with a textural blanket of electronica, this album showcases the
talents and strengths of the cast of characters that drummer and producer Dave Watts has
assembled. Keyboardist Joey Porter lays down the funk under the coursing melodies of
saxophonist Dominic Lalli in pure Motet fashion, with the ever-driving beats of Watts’
masterful rhythmic production pushing the music through sonic peaks and valleys that
tantalize and invigorate listeners. If you’ve loved The Motet for years or are just tuning
in, listen up. You won’t be disappointed.
The Motet is known for its revolving musicians and a breadth of musical influences,
and Dig Deep plays to the strengths of many former and current members. Bassists
Garrett Sayers and Paul McDaniel both shine brilliantly on Dig Deep, adding the sonic
drive that is characteristic of The Motet’s sound, which has steadily morphed and evolved
over the last ten years. Sayers’ bass solo on ‘Guru’ is a perfect example of his technical
virtuosity, and with this, Watts as a producer has captured a quintessential Motet
moment. The title track ‘Dig Deep’ showcases another side of The Motet low-end,
heavy-bass sound, with McDaniel laying down raw grooves in an open section that is
peppered with Watts’ sonic explorations.
Longtime fans of The Motet will be happy to hear Jans Ingber’s voice on ‘Push,’ a
track that was born from an improvisational moment during the band’s New Years 2009
show. Last featured on The Motet’s 2000 release Play, Beth Quist’s soaring vocals are
highlighted on the Fela Kuti track ‘Kalakuta Show’ and the tune ‘The Luxury of Doubt,’
a collaborative effort with Watts. Throughout Dig Deep, percussionist Scott
Messersmith adds his signature textural rhythms, anchoring the evolutionary sound of the
band in its Afro-Cuban and West African roots. His contributions are particularly salient
in the afrobeat tunes ‘Mighty’ and ‘Roforofo Fight.” Guitarists Mike Tiernan and
Zivanni Masango both add their talents on Dig Deep, as do Danny Sears on trumpet and
John Stuart on baritone saxophone.
With this mix of talented musicians contributing to the album, it is no wonder that Dig
Deep sounds as good as it does. But at the helm is drummer Dave Watts, simultaneously
embodying the roles of bandleader, musician, composer, and producer. It is Watts’
creative imagination that drives Dig Deep, mixing recorded and sampled tracks that
seamlessly carry the music forward throughout the album. As a drummer, Watts has
been called “the human metronome.” His sense of timing and polyrhythmic
understanding is what has made him a force in the live music scene for over twenty years.
Dig Deep is his most in-depth exploration into production work thus far. Watts has
amply represented the layered electronica-funk vibe that has begun to characterize The
Motet’s sound over the last few years, and he has truly “dug deep” to bring you Dig
Deep.
Dig Deep is available for FREE DOWNLOAD at myspace.com/themotetmusic

Contagious
The Motet Lyrics

We have lyrics for 'Contagious' by these artists:

16th Avenue Verse Has the cold thawed your heart again? Can it…
6.16 - Night Riots If I could have a minute please Then I'll bring you…
A Static Lullaby So child, we have to see this through The choking has…
ADULT. Your signal failed But I know you're contagious…
Anarbor He said, "Don't take too big a breath." She said, "Don't…
Anthem Hey! 無敵のbright man 話を聞いてくれよ役には立たないだろうが話を聞いてくれよ bright man …
Audrye Sessions Leave now while you can 'Cause growing old just intoxicates…
Avril Lavigne When you're not here I don't know what to do I…
Avril Lavigne (艾薇兒) When you're not here I don't know what to do I…

B.SLADE Yeah Baby girl just take you time pan it Ain't no need…
Birmingham 6 I am a timebomb You must give me headroom If not I'll…
Boys Like Girls I'm flying down the fast lane, Doing ninety-five, ninety thi…
C.B.T. Each one needs one, If you reach one then teach…
Casey Stratton Your heart beats in rhythm with mine Breaking as you go…
Caskey They say that my style Is what? It's contagious Weed been so…
Chris DeMontague Tell me what is wrong with me. Every time she…
Dayroom Make your peace and turn the handle on the door You’ve…
Duexo You cast a spell on me And I didn't even…
Fahem Even though I never been here before Even though I never…
Feiled A heavenly coinsidence or just intuition Maybe stars went i…
Fiona Sit 皮肤超敏感所以很痒吗定系你手指勾我衫袖人即刻休克兼四肢软化但我却衰得感觉享受晕陀陀天花反转　不过焦点继续游阜（…
FREE P It's been a long time I've been gone Wondering where to…
GL Looking for a good one Quality TNT Butter you up just to…
Granian She's like a drug when you're addicted to love That elusive…
Grant & RUNN You ask me what's going on inside my head I say,…
Gshytt Contagious - Riverside Bag talk imma go and get it…
Guttermouth One look at you is so contagious One kiss and mononucleosis …
Haywyre Baby you and I know I just can′t take it If…
Hydrovibe I pull you close to me, and I push you…
In Search Of Sun I'm fearless, a kinda cool hearted lover, jaded Such a fool…
Isley Its two A.M. I'm just gettin' in about to check…
J Minus These days and nights They're killing me I don't want to s…
J. Holley Serious things happen When i grab this mic and start rapping…
Jamie Foxx; Ludacris [Chorus: Jamie Foxx] Simply marvelous, that's what you are, …
Joe Cang Days are longer Wind blow stronger when you're gone Pat…
K Young | www.Marvin-Vibez.in I just got this feeling It's contagious, don't get near me U…
K-Young Feat. Yung Berg I wish that keepin' it real really was contagious I wish…
Kerrin Connolly Hey, cutie I found your profile online You said you wanted s…
Laruso Here it comes out from hiding, ignorance progress in the…
LeaninLo I’ll neva let a betch change my heart about my…
lil keyu (Oh is that Kaniel again?) I just gotta let y′all know…
Lil T.O Woah... Look... I think I lost 'em from the jump I was…
LIVING ROOM - Young Thug I wish that keepin' it real really was contagious I wish…
Ludacris [Chorus: Jamie Foxx] Simply marvelous, that's what you are, …
Ludacris Feat. Jamie Foxx [Chorus: Jamie Foxx] Simply marvelous, that's what you are,…
Ludacris [feat. Jamie Foxx] [Chorus: Jamie Foxx] Simply marvelous, that's what you are, …
M.Justa Tommy’s been on night shift Saw the clock turn red Knew thei…
Man.E Horrific deeds i will commit. There is no stopping the…
Marc Robillard Since you left I can't recall feelin so incomplete I'm on…
Meek Mill ft Migos See what it is, they don't know a rock from…
Mesh StL Can you give me what I need? A dose of reality…
Mustasch No surrender Defenders of the truth Nothing lasts forever He…
Night Riots Don’t be, don’t be so cold. Bones rust decay and mold. Head…
nina las vegas She's so Sick with it She's so Sick with it She's so…
O.C. & A.G. Your loves a contagious feeling That bitch just set me up T…
Of Mice & Men Sticks and stones from a strangers throw Have never much aff…
Only Crime I'm realizing just how sorry I truly Am for all the…
Orianthi CONTAGIOUS It's too late to say goodbye take a walk on the…
Outsource I'm sick at heart With a disease I cannot shake It spreads…
Oval Opus Boston commonly known as the place Where lovers come to spen…
P&H Después de tanto tiempo sin saber de ti Tu espíritu salvaje…
Past M.D. Tommy’s been on night shift Saw the clock turn red Knew thei…
Pestifer I can’t resist The poison is flowing under my skin It perver…
R-Scar Here's a story about a man coming in and finding…
R. Kelly Feat. Ronald & Ernie Isley It's 2 A.M. I'm just gettin in about to check…
R. Kelly feat. Ronald and Ernie Isley Its two A.M. I'm just gettin' in about to check…
R.Kelly & Isley Bros. Here's a story about a man coming in and finding…
Ron Isley (Verse 1) (R. Kelly) Here is a story about a man coming…
Ron Isley Feat. R. Kelly Here's a story about a man coming in and finding…
Ronald Isley Its two A.M. I'm just gettin' in about to check…
S.I.A.T Stuck in a Tree (Intro) Gyal me wah know Gyal me wah know Gyal me wah know …
Safe Ooh, ooh-ooh Ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh Ooh, ooh, ooh I've been …
Saving Abel You’re contagious Get under my skin Tattoo my heart black ag…
Searchlight I'm running and i feel times running out There were twelv…
Sex Slaves One more night of mystery When the stars come out and…
Simone Lipkin Eyes on the road Keep your cool No one's gotta know No one's…
Sleeve Cannon Tie me up Just for fun Suck my soul Consume my blood Presse…
The Whispers Contagious Spreadin' like a fire, baby Contagious I'm 'bout …
The Driers I feel like I'm being followed Humming headlights wherever …
The Isley Brothers Its two A.M. I'm just gettin' in about to check…
The Ruse The hardest part of giving up Is not knowing when you're…
The Whispers Contagious Spreadin' like a fire, baby Contagious I'm 'bout …
Third Day My spirit is feeling fine, Cause I've got Jesus here in…
Trapt I was sick of restrictions, sick of the boundaries, about…
Vanillaroma Keeping everyone at distance Keep it clean like I'm contagio…
Whispers Contagious Spreadin' like a fire, baby Contagious I'm 'bo…
Wild Orchid Aching shaking suffocating falling to my knees, Feeling sen…
Wurld Happy people live your life You are so contagious Is this l…
Y & T Hey, Run it through a red light, Twice the speed of…
Y&T Hey, Run it through a red light, Twice the speed of…
Young Thug I wish that keepin' it real really was contagious I wish…
ZOEgirl I got a new way of thinking I finally figured it…
|| NIGHT RIOTS || Don’t be, don’t be so cold Bones rust decay and…
薛凱琪皮肤超敏感所以很痒吗定系你手指勾我衫袖人即刻休克兼四肢软化但我却衰得感觉享受晕陀陀天花反转　不过焦点继续游阜（…

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danger She keeps her secrets Tucked in her bird nest hair Like a…
Death Or Devotion She got them loaded Aimed at my core I give her my…
Highly Compatible This ain't no ordinary thing Magnetic If you feel it don't c…
Know It Too Well There′s nothing I can say to change you You made your…

Supernova Radiate Spotlights on your legs Your driving me so crazy, ke…

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