FeedRhythma — Between The Lines
Written by NetBear on June 17, 2009 – 4:54 pm -While browsing YouTube videos one day, I happened to come upon a music video by Sean Michael Imler, also known as Rhythma. Sure, at first I was drawn in by the images of this cute bearded guy. But I stayed to listen to the beautiful music.
The song was Be The Change. And every time I listen to it I still get a warm feelings of hope, pride and satisfaction. That’s a mighty powerful effect to have on a guy like me, who goes through hundreds of videos each week. Sean Michael has a deep, rich voice that will draw you in and inspire you.
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There’s a fight, raging inside of our hearts…
To do what’s right, and break from the silence and speak, the words…
Be the change you want to see in the world.
Sean Michael spent years learning and refining the technical aspects of tracking and recording before releasing his first self-titled CD, Rhythma, in 2005, which is comprised entirely of music he wrote, played, sung, and recorded. On his 2009 CD, Between the Lines, he collaborated with cellist Harry Gilbert, a member of the eco-folk-rock quartet, Sagewing, and the Composers Ensemble in Los Angeles. For this CD, Sean Michael has also teamed up with Gary Kehoe, drummer, and Marcel Menard, percussionist in the Santa Cruz based band, Sambada; Boris Burtin, keyboardist for the Bay Area Jazz band, Code Name Jonah; and Charles K. Brown, a singer/songwriter from Nashville.
Sean Michael Imler is Rhythma.
In his music, Sean Michael Imler draws on the religious ceremonial power around which the African musical tradition is based and combines this with lyrics that inform, challenge, and attract audience members who are interested in social change and alternative media. In the tradition of the traveling storyteller or griot, Sean Michael’s lyrics are driven by, wrapped and re-wrapped in rhythm, revealing complex, continuously shifting perspectives.
Learn more about Sean Michael Imler and Rhythma.
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By Grimmbear on Jun 17, 2009 6:19:23 PM | Reply
I like this. He’s wonderful!
By Data311 on Jun 17, 2009 6:46:04 PM | Reply
Met Sean at Bearapalooza last year and he was amazing… Amazingly talented man! Also a really nice guy!!
We have the CD already so give to someone who does not yet know the awesomeness
By Josh on Jun 17, 2009 7:07:22 PM | Reply
Wow - this guys is awesome! Thanks for sharing you guys!
By Bearfuz on Jun 17, 2009 11:17:48 PM | Reply
Reminds me a little of Gordon Lightfoot. Nice!!
By Klarth on Jun 18, 2009 2:00:20 PM | Reply
woof.
what a cool guy.
By RCtheBearCub on Jun 18, 2009 7:55:14 PM | Reply
Very nice!
By Bearywhite on Jun 18, 2009 8:47:08 PM | Reply
Very nice. He has a certain Gordon Lightfoot quality to his voice.
By Ndbear1 on Jun 20, 2009 2:08:40 PM | Reply
Beautiful deep voice. Reminds me of Gordon Lightfoot. Love the lrics! Great talent.
By zelgabunny on Jun 29, 2009 4:30:33 PM | Reply
I was just browsing through some of the posts that I missed, and I’m digging this guys sound. I’m going to have to check it out.