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5th Element
In ancient & medieval times earth, air, fire, & water were regarded as fundamental elements of life. Music is the 5th Element. It is the essential environment in which all four elements come together. It is the composite entity that redefines the universe.
Powered by the Soul-stirring vocals of Lynne Walton and the breathtaking instrumental sounds and arrangements of Tony Down. 5th Element brings together instruments of international appeal coupled with lyrics that a person of any age can relate to. In addition to the aura which 5th Elements work provides, they bring emotions, and thoughts together from worlds so far apart. |
Lynne Walton - Lead Vocals. Tony Down - Keyboards, Flute, Programming, Spoken Words. Rafik Oganyan - Guitars, Vocals
Featured Musicians:
Ara Shahbazian - Arabic Chanting. Garry Baynes - Soprano Sax. Harry H. - Keyboards. Inez Coles - Background Vocals. Jack Nalbandian - Alto Sax. Myke Coles Bass.
Lynne Walton:
A voluptuous, seductive, soul-stirring vocalist who’s gifted talents have spanned the Continents, and allowed her to successfully achieve several career goals as an Actress and Singer. Lynne has performed in stag performances of Oklahoma, Pippin, The Wiz, De Obeah Mon and The Gospel Truth. As a vocalist she has performed on The Image Awards, Fame, Christmas Specials with Dolly Parton, Kenny Rogers, Neil Diamond, Ed Sullivan Special, H.B. Barnum’s Life Choir, and Dick Clarks “Battle of the Bands ‘94’”
In addition to her work with DIVAS Special Salutes she also works with Brenton Wood, and has performed with Barbara Lewis, Barbara Lynne, Gladys Horton’s Original Marvelettes, The Platters, Andrew Tosh and Barry White. Lynne’s most memorable performances were in Iceland, Brazil, Rome, Cancun and throughout the United States.
Website: 5th Element | MySpace
Setp Magazine 2000
"5th Element is the beat of a woman whose lost love has taken her on a journey through pain, pleasure and indeed, the very heart of the Sun".
Music Connection 1999
"Soul pop duo 5th element present a mixture of diva-easque vocals and synth-heavy dance grooves".
Reviewer: A music fan, Amazon.com
There's something about this CD that makes you want to put it in your car and just drive. It seems as though every song was about me and incidences which have occured in my life. I loved every track on this CD. The voice of Lynn Walton puts you in a trance and makes you get addicted to her. You can dance to almost all of the tracks. We should be hearing this stuff in clubs soon! Tony Down does a great job with the music. WHO IS THIS GUY? AND WHERE HAS HE BEEN? There is everything in this CD from Mediteranean sounds, to Arabic chants to dance mixes. It's jam packed with everything.
Reviewer: floyd dombar, AbetMusic.com
I was stunned when I heard the CD Blue Rain. It is right up there with Enigma and Chicane. I am dying to find out if the group will release another CD in the near future. Have Lynne Walton or Tony Down collaborated on other music projects? I would get it immediately.
Reviewer: Conrad, AbetMusic.com
I just surfed on by looking for kewl music sites... yours looks really nice, Just purchased "Blue Rain -single" by 5th Element.
Reviewer: George A. Gesner, CDBaby.com
One of my favorite movies, The Fifth Element, featured a moving musical scene with a blue diva. That feeling and vibe has transcended into this debut offering, a collection of haunting, yet pulsating, tracks dressed in a world music veneer. The effusion of classical, ethnic, techno, and rock musical influences, all fronted by the fifth element, a dynamic r&b styled diva on vocals, makes for one of my favorite CDs this century and proves that some of the best music today can be found on small independent labels. |
