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
Without your love
m-pact Lyrics
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So many times
The good and the bad?
Kept changing my mind
Black or white,
Which would it be?
I was stranded and we wanted everything
Without being told?
I can't spend my youth
Being all alone and growing old
Choosing again can be such a task
But when will I try and how will I ask?
I made the choice
To live life without your love
The time has gone by
And still it?s you I'm thinking of
To be without you
Makes me regret each day
I chose to live this way
I was cool or so I thought
you're playing my mind and I think a lot
Heaven or hell, bells still ring
But I just want you back you are everything
I made the choice
To live life without your love
The time has gone by
And still it?s you I'm thinking of
To be without you
Makes me regret each day
I chose to live this way
And I can learn
And I make mistakes
I haven't changed my mind this is how I feel,
This is how I feel today
I made the choice
To live life without your love
The time has gone by
And still it?s you I'm thinking of
To be without you
Makes me regret each day
I chose to live this way
I made the choice
To live life without your love
The time has gone by
And still it?s you I'm thinking of
To be without you
Makes me regret each day
I chose to live this way
What is need,
Something to claim?
Without you love,
I won't be the same?.
The lyrics to "Without Your Love" by M-Pact explore the difficult decisions that come with relationships. The singer is struggling to make a decision about whether or not to stay in a relationship with someone. The first verse talks about how the singer has gone back and forth between wanting to stay and wanting to go. The lyrics "black or white, which would it be?" suggest that the decision isn't a simple one. The chorus reveals that the singer ultimately chose to leave the relationship and live without the person's love. However, even though time has passed, they still can't stop thinking about the person and regret their decision.
The second verse of the song touches on the idea that sometimes, the more you try to make a decision, the more confusing it becomes. The lyrics "Choosing again can be such a task, but when will I try and how will I ask?" suggest that the singer is overwhelmed with the decision-making process. The bridge of the song acknowledges that the singer has made mistakes and has learned from them, but their decision to leave the relationship is still their current feeling.
Overall, "Without Your Love" is a powerful ballad about the difficult decisions that come with relationships. It's a relatable song that speaks to anyone who has struggled with making a tough decision about a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Off and on?
Am I in or am I out?
So many times
I've gone back and forth many times
The good and the bad?
Should I take the good with the bad?
Kept changing my mind
I couldn't decide
Black or white,
Do I choose this or that?
Which would it be?
What should I choose?
I was stranded and we wanted everything
I felt stuck and didn't know what to do
So how could I choose
How could I possibly decide?
Without being told?
Without any guidance?
I can't spend my youth
I don't want to spend my youthful years
Being all alone and growing old
Feeling alone and growing older
Choosing again can be such a task
Choosing again is difficult
But when will I try and how will I ask?
When will I attempt to choose and how do I ask for help?
I made the choice
I finally made a decision
To live life without your love
To live without you
The time has gone by
Time has passed
And still it?s you I'm thinking of
But you're still on my mind
To be without you
Being without you
Makes me regret each day
Makes me feel remorseful every day
I chose to live this way
I chose to live without you
I was cool or so I thought
I thought I was cool
you're playing my mind and I think a lot
You're on my mind and I'm thinking a lot
Heaven or hell, bells still ring
Good or bad, the consequences are still there
But I just want you back you are everything
I miss you, you mean everything to me
And I can learn
I can change
And I make mistakes
And I make errors
I haven't changed my mind, this is how I feel,
My mind hasn't changed, this is my current emotion,
This is how I feel today
This is my current emotion today
What is need,
What do I really need?
Something to claim?
Do I need something to hold onto?
Without your love,
If I don't have your love,
I won't be the same?
I won't feel complete?
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Written by: VINCE EVANS, JOEY MCINTYRE
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