In 2001 this Seattle-based vocal band was crowned Artist of the Year at the SAMIE Awards, the Pacific Northwest’s annual contemporary pop music competition, and for the last two years, m-pact was voted Best Vocal Jazz Group (2002-2003) in the international ACA (A Cappella Community Awards) competition.
Now touring Fine Arts Halls and Jazz Festivals internationally, m-pact has appeared on four continents -- Europe, SE Asia, North Africa, and across the US and Canada, opening and/or performing for pop superstars such as Sheryl Crow, Kenny Loggins, and Bobby McFerrin, as well as with jazz legends from Ray Charles and Natalie Cole to Kenny G and the Woody Herman Orchestra.
Around the world, mesmerized audiences buzz from the thrill of m-pact's unbelievable vocal acrobatics and delightful orchestrations, their polished, yet authentic stage presence, and the true, artistic experience they create by the human voice alone. These pros deliver successful events of every size for promoters of every kind; rarely is m-pact is not immediately re-booked for return engagements.
Each of m-pact’s four original CD’s have received rave reviews and multiple awards, including Best Pop/R&B Song, Best Male Vocal, and Best Arrangement (Contemporary A Cappella Recording Artist Awards), as well as an Indie Nomination (the “Independent Grammy”) for Best Seasonal Album of 2000. Approximately 50,000 units have been sold between the three recordings. Two new CD’s are in production for 2004, one containing m-pact’s critically acclaimed, original pop compositions and the other, a jazz favorites collection.
Winners of BillBoard's prestigious "Best Unsigned Band" contest, Los Angeles-based vocal group m-pact has signed with indie specialty label Primarily A Cappella to release it's first, self-titled album for national distribution. Crowned Best Vocal Group at the 2005 LA Music Awards, this "vocal Cirque du Solei" infuses technicolor fantasy into m-pacts sophisticated sound. A truly kaleidoscopic mix of groove, soul, and funk crossed with human big band makes this all-voice sextet "one of the best jazz-pop vocal ensembles in the world" (San Francisco Chronicle). Drawing fans of every demographic, m-pact has been touring festivals and prestigious performing arts centers for over 10 years developing a large following and selling over 50,000 records worldwide. Pristine production, solid song-writing, and Stomp-like creativity are among the many strengths showcased in this much-anticipated, all-new studio release.
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Current member Rudy Cardenas can be seen in the 6th season of FOX's American Idol.
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ALBUM RELEASES:
It's All About Harmony!
II
The Carol Commission: A Christmas Collection
Live at The Triple Door
M-Pact EP
M-Pact
First Steps
m-pact Lyrics
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Very secure in my conviction
I was sure no one would see inside
As long as I held to my perfection
But a voice within kept telling me it's something was wrong
That the truth I knew was merely contemplation
I tried to ignore that peaceful inner song
But my hand would not stop shaking
Watch the baby learning to walk
All it can do is stand
Wanting so much to be like them
Content to hold their hand
Watch the baby learning to talk
Able to mumble sounds
Trying so hard to be like them
Until he falls back down
Looking back, all those years of frustration
Better let them go or I'll fall again
Holding on to what's left of my faith
One day I'll find the perfect match
Then a voice within reminds me how it really used to be
In spite of myself I made the transformation
But I remain a stubborn child
Searching desperately for a hand to place my faith in
Watch the baby learning to walk
All it can do is stand
Wanting so much to be like them
Content to hold their hand
See the baby learning to talk
Able to mumble sounds
Trying so hard to be like them
Until he trips and falls back down
The song "First Steps" by m-pact is about the journey of self-discovery and growth. The lyrics describe the struggle of someone who has always been convinced of their own perfection, only to realize that there is something missing in their life. The voice within keeps telling them that they need to change, but they resist until they can resist no more. Through the analogy of a baby learning to walk and talk, the song reminds the listener that it's okay to stumble and make mistakes in the pursuit of self-improvement.
The baby learning to walk represents the journey of self-discovery. Although the baby has no idea what they are doing, they are eager to learn and take their first steps. Similarly, the person in the song is eager to find their true self, even if it means taking risks and making mistakes along the way. The baby learning to talk represents the journey of self-expression. Although the baby is not yet able to communicate effectively, they keep trying until they are finally able to express themselves. Similarly, the person in the song is determined to express themselves authentically, even if it means stumbling and falling back down.
The line "But I remain a stubborn child searching desperately for a hand to place my faith in" shows that the person is still searching for guidance and support as they navigate their journey of self-discovery. They need someone to believe in them and support them as they take their first steps and make their first attempts at expressing themselves. This line also highlights the importance of having someone to rely on and trust during times of change and growth.
Line by Line Meaning
For so long I was living my life
I had been living my life for a long time
Very secure in my conviction
I was confident in my beliefs
I was sure no one would see inside
I thought no one would know what I was really feeling
As long as I held to my perfection
As long as I tried to be perfect
But a voice within kept telling me it's something was wrong
I had an inner voice that said something was not right
That the truth I knew was merely contemplation
The truth I thought I knew was only a theory
I tried to ignore that peaceful inner song
I tried to ignore what my inner voice was saying
But my hand would not stop shaking
I felt nervous and anxious
Watch the baby learning to walk
Observe how a baby learns to walk
All it can do is stand
The baby can only stand up
Wanting so much to be like them
The baby wants to be able to walk like others
Content to hold their hand
The baby is happy to hold onto someone's hand for support
Watch the baby learning to talk
Observe how a baby learns to talk
Able to mumble sounds
The baby can make some sounds
Trying so hard to be like them
The baby is trying very hard to communicate like others
Until he falls back down
Until the baby loses its balance and falls down
Looking back, all those years of frustration
Reflecting on all the frustrating years I've experienced
Better let them go or I'll fall again
If I don't move on from those frustrations, I will experience them again
Holding on to what's left of my faith
Clutching onto the remaining faith I have left
One day I'll find the perfect match
I believe I will find the perfect solution
Then a voice within reminds me how it really used to be
My inner voice reminds me of how things actually were
In spite of myself I made the transformation
Despite my own resistance, I underwent a change
But I remain a stubborn child
However, I am still being stubborn about things
Searching desperately for a hand to place my faith in
Looking desperately for something to believe in
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