Archive for October, 2009

Autumn Remixed – remixed downbeat/chill out

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

Some day I will get of that “chill out” tag, but until I do, I am afraid I have to use it fullon. Sorry – its a web thing.
I will get back to that in some other blog.
So we released “Autumn Remixed” nearly two weeks ago, and as I hear it, especially spanish DJs are going crazy over Lennys Dubdriver remix.
I got a lot of nice feedback also on the other mixes – all of them actually – not just Lennys. And this is great news. One of them we already licensed to a compilation so I guess things are moving ahead as it should.
I found out this week also, that the DJ Mr. Sam, who is on Black Hole Recordings (Tiestos label) – he has released his five track EP which also contains a Morten Y. remix of a song from my first album.
Its the track Sweet Morning, that Morten Y. remixed and its available now on Beatport and everywhere else.
So if you were dreaming of a progressive house version of this chill out downbeat classic, this one is for you.
Its licensed from my old label Music For Dreams. My good neighbeurs here in Copenhagen.

I will back into the music now on this somewhat crappy day here in Copenhagen. It seems like grey is here to stay.

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“The Black Angels” – chill out with the brainwaves in Webster Hall

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009

Just happened to catch a show last week with “The Black Angels” in Webster Hall New York.
Very cool band with tons of backward references such as Velvet Underground, Doors, Black Sabbath and possibly others I cant remember right now.
Even the artwork for one of the posters was nearly a total ripoff of an old Velvet Underground cover. A blackhaired woman in a psychedelic bedding of what appears to be flowers.
It sounds maybe not so cool to ripp of stuff like that, but in regards to the music its actually very original and they play with great nerve and black intensity. Very dark, but a beautiful darkness that lets you take of on that journey that so much other is the essence of listening. Definitely not your average downbeat listening experience, even though many of the tracks are slow.
Got their album also, after only hearing one song maybe.
But I think I would have bought the vinyl anyway, just because the cover was so great looking.
Thats the way to go – make a great cover and your vinyls will be sold not for the music, but because they look good.
Dont really care so much for CDs. I will rather download if I can get 320 kbs mp3s – ofcourse my favourite bands I would love to have on CD – so I guess its not totally true.
Next show was the Raveonettes – my fellow countrymen from Copenhagen, whom I had never heard live before and really didnt know know too well.
But they delivered a truly amazing concert. Noiserock and retro sounds in one nice combination. I love her voice – wish she would sing on more tracks than she does.
I can understand what they are trying to acheive with the dubbing of their leads – they kind of blend well together, but they also sound good alone – both of them. I must admit they were better than The Black Angels in terms of “The Show” they put on. And one funny detail. The drummer is standing up and they are performing with a backtrack and click track for the drummer. Makes it a little stiff I would say, but you hardly notice because they play so well.
Nice noises.
Ganga – Downbeat / Chill Out Music

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Abscretions

Tuesday, October 6th, 2009

Listening to this old vinyl with Buddy Terry called “Awareness”. The track is called “Abscretions” whatever that means. Its the most funky track on the album and I think the reason why I bought it back in eighty something.
A nice feeling to hear some music you forgot existed.
I must admit that its not the funky track that I like the most now. But okay, its been maybe 20 years since I bought it. Its okay to change preferences.
Most of all its so great to hear actual recordings – not perfected and edited in digital workstations .
But totally rawand warm in the sound – like the sun on a cloudy day this vinyl shares some secrets with you.
I am listening now to some of the other tracks. Its still very funky and there is a lot of free playing in this.
The horns are a bit loose so to say, but its kind of charming anyway. Like a family conversation over the dinner table where everyone tries to get a say.
He is a great player for sure – I am not a jazz buff, but I recognize some of the players on this album. Cecil Bridgewater on trumpet, Stanley Cowellon keys, Buster Williams on bass and Victor Gsskin also on bass… hmm okay. Roland Prince on guitar and Micket Roker , drums and Mtume on Congas.
Beautifullpictures of the whole bunchon the inner sleeve.
Anyway, its a nice tri down memory lane. Some of the tracks very jazzy, but with great feeling and enthusiastic playing.
Ganga – Downbeat / Chill Out Music

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Mark Bell and Laurent Garnier about “More Light Please”

Sunday, October 4th, 2009

DJs and Producers  about “More Light Please”

Mark Bell (Depeche Mode, Björk, LFO): “Beautifully Crafted

Laurent Garnier: “Excellent”

Richard Earnshaw: “Loved his first album and this is a wicked next step. Will be supporting at my dj gigs”.

Scott Reeder (Hexadecimal): “…really nice productions, definitely great home listening material, wicked stuff! Hex :)

Jon Soularis (Sunsoaked): “Mesmerising”

Danny Krivit (NYC): “I like this”

DJ Pheel:”4 those of us who luv spinnin’ lounge sounds, this is a treasure chest”.

Aris Kokou:

“Awesome album! Great mood,atmosphere & production

Tony Rodriguez: “Amazing artist…Love the layers, the trip!”

David Dunne (Hed Kandi): “will be featured cd on nu cool this weekend”..

Jessica Roe (Anjuna Beats):

“Really interesting sound. Quirky and original with echos of familiar beats.”

Breakonomics:

“This is a superb collection of dubby, progressive and tripped out electronica.”

Brandon (Properly Chilled NYC): This is a really, really good album. It takes so many turns in style that it’s really impossible to pick a favorite. That kind of choice really depends on the mood you’re in at that moment. Thankfully, this music is so good that it does a great job of progressing you through all its many moods. Great work.

Vinny Da Vinci (House Africa): “Excellent” Supertight!”

Ryan Sullivan (Gutfeel Records): “Awesome music!”

Ian Bang (www.dv.fm):

“Always Been a fan of Ganga, this only cements it! Brilliant move to have Vanessa Daou on vocals, and the Electric Horse track is awesome, eighties refences aside (Michael Jackson-ish bassline, and Talk Talk-ish piano hook) Will support 100% :-) ”

Black Liquid (House Sounds of LA):

“I am a big fan of chill out and lounge music.This will go down well here in LA”
Ganga – Downbeat / Chill Out Music

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