Modern Icon Recordings

Modern Icon Recordings A new label imprint in association with Ropeadope records. Featuring artists produced by or affiliat The real deal, going In. Future art, future music. But now?

THE MISSION
In my musical life, my core concept has always been (consciously or not) to go deep. Deep emotionally, creatively, historically, authentic-true to form, genre, self etc. But also, go deep into what's happening right now, what will happen in the future. Every artist goes inside of themselves to tap into the many layers that could be informing us of what will come. I've been pushing myse

lf with every project to merge deep authenticity, historical weight with modern innovation. Muddy Waters hanging out with Brian Eno and James Blake. Duke Ellington with Hiatus Kaiyote and Vulfpeck.. There is a link. Fats Waller and Dizzy Gillespie - were probably received as progressive to people's ears in their day; ahead, but with deep roots. New, with an old soul. The goal of Modern Icon: Introduce new artists’ music to the world with a sound, message and feel that's substantial, timeless and Iconic. Music that is not temporary. The flip: Bring classic artists music into a forward edgier sound. Merge the worlds, create a new movement in the process. The future of music? It’s fair game and our only choice is to make the strongest possible statement. We have to really bring it, not just because of the state of transition in the music industry but because art is now reacting to the times-it has no choice. I think now is one of the most exciting times I've witnessed in my musical life. Those of us who didn't experience the 60s will never know how that felt, true.. Just watch, incredible sounds are emerging from this frenetic air we now find ourselves in. Adrian Harpham

First single out today! Produced by ME w Debbie/Rich Lamb. Mix - Rich Lamb, mastering - Greg Calbi. Featuring: Robin Mac...
08/20/2021

First single out today! Produced by ME w Debbie/Rich Lamb. Mix - Rich Lamb, mastering - Greg Calbi. Featuring: Robin Macatangay - gtr, Christopher Thomas - bass, Brian Blade -drums, Debbie - piano/vocals, Alex Alexander - percussion, Myself - Model D synths, Rich Lamb - additional synths.

Debbie Deane · Single · 2021 · 1 songs.

Out TODAY! New single from Greg Dayton!
06/25/2021

Out TODAY! New single from Greg Dayton!

“See My Baby” is a new single release by singer/songwriter Greg Dayton on Ropeadope Modern Icon Recordings. Available on Bandcamp, Spotify, and Apple Music, the new single is is an upbeat acoustic fingerstyle blues with New Orleans flavored brass arranged by Steve Bernstein. Produced by Adrian Harpham, it is the first release in the body of work that will comprise his third solo album. Based out of Sausalito, CA, and New York City, Dayton has released two critically acclaimed solo albums and was inducted as a “Great Blues Artist” into the New York Blues Hall of Fame in 2016.

Written by Greg Dayton and Max Rifkin.
Produced, recorded, and mixed by Adrian Harpham at BIG PULSE Productions in Philadelphia, PA, New York City, and Sausalito, CA.
Featuring Greg Dayton: Guitars, vocals; Adrian Harpham: Drums, percussion;
Steven Bernstein’s Boutique Brass Choir; Fred Cash: Bass
Mastered by Greg Calbi at Sterling Sound, NJ.

https://gregdayton.bandcamp.com/track/see-my-baby?from=fanpub_fnb_trk
https://youtu.be/QpZ0jMq25wA

New music coming from singer/songwriter/guitarist Greg Dayton soon !
06/08/2021

New music coming from singer/songwriter/guitarist Greg Dayton soon !

02/03/2021

Adrian Harpham and Derek Nievergelt discuss the making of “Riffer” from "The Jewels"- the debut release from bassist/composer/engineer/producer, Derek Nieve...

12/15/2020

Airs in 10 min!

12/15/2020

Adrian Harpham and Derek Nievergelt discuss the making of "Bronson" from "The Jewels"- the debut release from bassist/composer/engineer/producer, Derek Niev...

11/18/2020

Today my guest is Adrian Harpham. Adrian is an excellent drummer based in NYC and Philly.  He has played with folks like Leo Nocentelli (of the Meters), Bernie Worrell, Chromeo, Amel Larrieux, Dr. John, Tom Scott, Oz Noy, Screaming Headless Torsos, and so many more. Besides being a stella

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjtLkZ5jbgg
11/11/2020

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjtLkZ5jbgg

Adrian Harpham and Derek Nievergelt discuss the making of "J'habite A New York" from "The Jewels"- the debut release from bassist/composer/engineer/producer,...

https://www.youtube.com/ropeadope99 Tune in at 5pm
11/11/2020

https://www.youtube.com/ropeadope99 Tune in at 5pm

21Soul is a new media company centered around quality music and the people who create it. Founded in 2018 by Louis H. Marks (Ropeadope), 21Soul develops cont...

Today  EST. Premiere episode of “Under The Sonic Hood”, Episode 1. Derek Nievergelt and I discuss the making of “The Jew...
11/11/2020

Today EST. Premiere episode of “Under The Sonic Hood”, Episode 1. Derek Nievergelt and I discuss the making of “The Jewels”. Segment 1: we focus on, “J’habite A New York”. Production and mix by me. Basics recorded/produced by Joel Hamilton. Composed by Derek with help from myself and Al Street. appears on iPad organ :). Sax solo -Jay Rodriguez. @ New York, New York

02/09/2020
11/06/2019

from the album ATLAS

11/06/2019

Desperationism, a song by Light Blue Movers on Spotify

09/29/2019

from the album FIVE

07/26/2019

Bassist, singer and songwriter Ben Seawell originally hails from North Carolina, where he was in demand as part of the backing rhythm section for notable artists traveling through. He then studied at William Paterson University with Todd Coolman, Rufus Reid, and Michael Moore before moving to New Y

From Forthcoming Ben Seawell record, "FIVE". Out later this week- July 26th!
07/20/2019

From Forthcoming Ben Seawell record, "FIVE". Out later this week- July 26th!

Ben Seawell · Single · 2019 · 1 songs.

Ben Seawell's FIVE out on Modern Icon/Ropeadope July 26th! Featuring guest appearances from Henry Butler, Amp Fiddler, F...
07/14/2019

Ben Seawell's FIVE out on Modern Icon/Ropeadope July 26th! Featuring guest appearances from Henry Butler, Amp Fiddler, Falu Shah, Leo Nocentelli, Gabriel Gordon, Brian Mitchell, Becca Stevens, Frank Kimbrough and many others. Produced by Adrian Harpham for Big Pulse Productions. Mixed/Mastered by Phil Nicolo at Studio 4 Recording.

My musical brother and friend of many, many years- Brockett Parsons put out a wonderful album last fall on my imprint(wi...
06/13/2019

My musical brother and friend of many, many years- Brockett Parsons put out a wonderful album last fall on my imprint(within Ropeadope Records), Modern Icon Recordings.. I also had the honor of producing, playing drums on and co-writing much of the material with him. It was an inspirational experience and possibly the fastest I've made a record, ever. A concentrated 4 months of writing and recording most days of the week-with most of the material recorded in composing stage being kept in the tracks themselves later. We explored all the various styles of music he was interested in and combined them as well. A blend of Prog rock, funk, classical, deep hip hop, electronica, jazz, fusion, avant garde-all residing in the end body of work. The goal was to make a record that was hot, forward and grooving- but also could stand up as high art-showcasing his powerful style and wide range as a pianist/keyboardist. Check out this cool interview with him and Louis H Marks. Highly illuminating in many ways on many topics

Keyboardist and composer Brockett Parsons cut his teeth in the New York scene and rose to national attention when Sean Combs personally selected him for his touring band. Many know Brockett as the keyboard player in Lady Gaga's band, but it was his appearance on the 2017 Super Bowl half-time show th...

06/13/2019

Keyboardist and composer Brockett Parsons cut his teeth in the New York scene and rose to national attention when Sean Combs personally selected him for his touring band. Many know Brockett as the keyboard player in Lady Gaga's band, but it was his appearance on the 2017 Super Bowl half-time show th...

Best.instagram.post.ever. Brockett Parsons and LG join forces inside the Brockettship!
12/15/2018

Best.instagram.post.ever. Brockett Parsons and LG join forces inside the Brockettship!

Countdown 2018 Stephanie Mckay!
12/14/2018

Countdown 2018 Stephanie Mckay!

Modern Icon Recordings is building something special, as Adrian Harpham brings his ear and intense production sensibilities to the game. His goal is to coax out the best in every artist, and this treasure from Stephanie McKay is a shining example. In her career, McKay has walked the challenging lin

Great podcast interview with Fima Ephron on 21 Soul done recently!
12/14/2018

Great podcast interview with Fima Ephron on 21 Soul done recently!

Fima chats about his childhood in the Village, where famous folks would drop by (Hendrix for one!), and the motivation behind his new album, Songs From The Tree.

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