Mighty Real: A Tribute to Sylvester
Mighty Real: A Tribute to Sylvester
San Francisco, CA
| Mighty Real: A Tribute to SylvesteriTunes Artist's PageiTunes Album Page | |||
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| Song Title | Time | Price | |
| 1. | I (Who Have Nothing) (Uno Dei Tanti) | 06:44 | $0.99 |
| 2. | Real Bridge | 00:44 | $0.99 |
| 3. | Do You Wanna Funk | 03:33 | $0.99 |
| 4. | Can't Stop Dancing | 05:28 | $0.99 |
| 5. | I Tried to Forget You | 05:29 | $0.99 |
| 6. | Changes | 03:11 | $0.99 |
| 7. | Someone Like You | 04:36 | $0.99 |
| 8. | Here Is My Love | 05:07 | $0.99 |
| 9. | Stars | 04:47 | $0.99 |
| 10. | You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real) | 03:44 | $0.99 |
| 11. | You Are My Friend | 04:38 | $0.99 |
| 12. | You Will Be the One | 04:50 | $0.99 |
Mighty Real is part of a stage tribute by Minneapolis performance artist Djola Branner to the great, black, gay disco diva Sylvester. Branner pays musical homage to the legendary 70's singer/songwriter who created such hits as Do Ya Wanna Funk, Can't Stop Dancing and You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real).
Setting the stage for pop icons such as Boy George, RuPaul, and Prince, Sylvester's contributions to contemporary music and pop culture were immeasurable. Branner's smouldering falsetto, with gospel phrasing reminiscent of the late disco vocalist, virtually redefines ten of Sylvester's tunes and adds an original song, You Will Be the One.
The 90s remakes feature such accomplished artists as jazz vocalist Debbie Duncan, pianist Tommy Barbarella, Jeff Bailey, Jared Rush, Jeremy Ylvisaker, Tim Sparks, Aimee Bryant, Eric Gupton, Robert "Eddie" Robinson, and composer/musician Aaron Barnell.
STONEWALL SOCIETY
I was extremely pleased when I first learned of "Mighty Real - A Tribute To Sylvester", as I have been a long time enthusiast. Djola Branner not only does justice to the work but breathes new life in classic Sylvester form. Not a duplication of Sylvester, but a true tribute to him, his performance, and technique. Branner brings vibrant energy, and personal attributes combined with a voice which empowers the material with talented understanding and thorough delivery. - Len
OAKLAND TRIBUNE
Mighty Real is part of a stage tribute by Minneapolis performance artist Djola Branner to the great, black, gay disco diva Sylvester. Branner pays musical homage to the legendary 70's singer/songwriter who created such hits as Do Ya Wanna Funk, Can't Stop Dancing and You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real). "There are two poles of Sylvester's world, the disco and the church... But unlike Little Richard, Al Green and Prince, Sylvester doesn't see the pleasure of the body and the spirit as opposing forces... For Sylvester, God is on the dance-floor as he is in Heaven." - Barry Walters
AMAZON
While this is a beautifully crafted tribute album, it also stands on its own as a showcase of the versatile and unique talents of artist Djola Branner. He is a force of nature both as a singer, but also as a dancer and actor. If you ever have an opportunity to see this man onstage, JUMP at the chance! Djola will reach into your soul and touch you in places you can not reach alone. He is truly one-of-a-kind. He is a star. - Henry Allen
