New downbeat from Dunkelbunt out on Poets Club Records

November 16th, 2009

Kebab Connection (Kedub by [dunkelbunt])„Kebab Connection“ is [dunkelbunt]´s exclusive contribution for his just recently released “Sun Dub“-compilation on Poets Club Records. The title “Kebab Connection“ is inspired by the theme of the German movie and pure Balkan-Dancehall madness, featuring Ragga MC Cloud Tissa on vocals.

The package includes [dunkelbunt]´s own „Kedub“-remix that turns the song into a more sophisticated track, a „folkstep“-remix by Serbian laptop wizards Shazalakazoo and some more mixes by Hungarian top notch DJ´s Savages y Suefo and UK´s finest Forty Thieves Orkestar.

[dunkelbunt] aka Ulf Lindemann is an electronic music producer from Hamburg, Germany, who emigrated Vienna, where he works as a composer, DJ, radio editor and mixer of spices.
The name [dunkelbunt] stands for diversity and the restless and ongoing search for undiscovered musical fusions. He combines Balkan, Swing and Oriental influences with Dub, Reggae, Dancehall and Club music. Being a gifted piano player himself, he redevelops his own distinctive style and musical sense with every musical influence and every ethnic group that he comes across.

[dunkelbunt]´s list of cooperations with bands and musicians seems to be just as extensive as the musical waters he crosses. His albums „Morgenlandfahrt“ (Chat Chapeau) und „Raindrops And Elephants“ (Piranha) reflects the numerous co-operations and remixes for artists as various as Waldeck, Watcha Clan, FanfareCiocarlia, The Cat Empire, Harry Stojka, 17 Hippies and Amsterdam Klezmer Band enriching many many tracks of his albums.
[dunkelbunt] is on a continuous musical travel around the world: San Francisco, Istanbul, Melbourne, London, Budapest, Capetown – just a choice of the many stops on his never-ending tour of the past few years.

This is a truly great release and I can highly recommend it. Nice for a chill out time in the hammock.
Ganga – Downbeat / Chill Out Music

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New chill out downbeat Track from Ganga

November 11th, 2009

I think I was too quick the other day when I wrote about a new track that I finished. That wasnt here by the way…hm. On myspace…But anyway.
Its one of the tracks I was working on in New York a few weeks back.
Its finally coming together, and I thought I did it… but no. After some days break, and some other ears, I decided to work on some more details, all smalln stuff that needed fixing.
Helle Chirholm sings on this track, and does a beautiful job combining english lyrics with also some arabic sentences. Making it all work together beautifully.
Gbatokai Dakinah put down a nice bass – right on the actual corner of 1st avenue and E 9th street on that rainy afternoon.
Really nice bass playing.
Now its just gonna take me a few days to finish this, and then I will put it up for listening.
I will also soon have a new give away track for those who signed up for my newsletter.
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New funky downbeat out on Poets Club Records

November 4th, 2009

ckp209_cover_72dpiWinter is creeping in on Copenhagen and I tug in under my blankets with my computer and listen to some new material from Poets Club Records. The active little german label just south of the border – way south of the border actually. Its Oliver Kieser now out with his solo project “Egotrip”.
Some may know Oliver Kieser from the 90s where he recorded on G-Stone Recordings (Kieser.Velten was his project) and developed his unique deep and groovey sound.
This release is called “Shanty Boogie” and consists of the original track “Shanty Boogie” and two remixes.
One dubby house mix by Razoof and Emanuel and the other one by fellow funk brotheres Quincy Joints (one half of Geriba with releases on Funk Weapons and Citrona records).
All very funky stuff – almost old school qualities in some of these funky riffs, if you are in to this kind of funky keys and old school synts and the occasional vocal drops.
Nice release.

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Autumn Remixed – remixed downbeat/chill out

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

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

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”

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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Joshua Bell is a fantastic violinist – what if you dont like violin music?

September 23rd, 2009

I got this in the mail the other day, and as atrained classical musician I want to share this with you. I am sorry if you all saw this already. Here goes.Washington, DC Metro Station. Its a cold January morning. A man with a violin
plays seven Bach pieces for  about 50 minutes. During that time approx. 2 thousand people passed through
the station, most of  them on their way to work. After 3 minutes a middle-aged man noticed there
was a musician playing.
He slowed his pace and stopped for a few seconds and then hurried to meet
his schedule. 

5 minutes later:
The violinist received his first dollar: a woman threw the money in the hat
and, without stopping, continued to walk.
 
6 minutes later:
A young man leaned against the wall to listen to him, then looked at his
watch and started to walk  again.

10 minutes:
A 3-year old boy stopped but his mother tugged him along hurriedly. The kid
stopped to look closely at the violinist again, but the mother pushed hard and the child continued to walk,
turning his head all the time. This action was repeated by several other children. Every parent,
without exception, forced their children to move on quickly.

50 minutes later:
The musician played continuously.  Only 6 people stopped and listened for a
short while. About 20 gave some money but continued to walk at their normal pace.

 The man collected a total
of $32.

1 hour:
He finished playing and silence took over. No one noticed. No one applauded,
nor was there any recognition.
No one knew this, but the violinist was Joshua Bell, one of the greatest
musicians in the world. He played one of the most intricate pieces ever written for violin, with a violin valued
at $3.5 million dollars. Two days before, Joshua Bell sold out a theater in Boston where the price of
seats averaged $100.
This is indeed a true story. Joshua Bell playing incognito in the metro station was
organized by the Washington Post as part of a social experiment aboutperception, taste and people’s
priorities. The questions raised:
in a commonplace environment at an inappropriate hour, do we perceive
beauty? Do we stop to appreciate it? Do we recognize talent/excellence in an unexpected context?
One possible conclusion reached from this experiment could be this: If we do
not have a single moment to stop and listen to one of the best musicians in the world, playing some of
the best music ever written, with one of the most beautiful instruments ever made… what else are we
missing?

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September 11th, 2009

“The wills and the wonts the does and the donts” – James Curd - my morning listening today.

Sneaks in under the hood and works on my brainwaves with his strange sounds. Not that strange actually – but just not ordinary.

Lovely downbeat track to start the day – in a smooth but energetic way.

Nice very straight beat and a funny bass line is what makes this track what it is. His voice fits perfectly with this music for the slow ones.

Then there is the Enzo  Ponzio remix, that takes the oddness out a little further. Its still not VERY odd – odd in a normal way.. hehe. Is that possible? I guess here it is.

The timing of the words reminds of the first hip hop stuff from the est coast “Dont push me cause Im close to … the… edge” was it Grandmaster Flash? I think so. Nice timing – works all the time…. when it works. Confused? What I mean is, this kind of old school hi hop timing is almost archetypical, so if you dont use it the right way it will stick out and bite you in the nose..

Next track on this little James Curd trip is called “Back off move away”.

The timing is still very nice and thisn track is a little bit more busy – with a very active electronic arpegiator bass line. The production is very minimal – very tight and well defined roles that all sits well together. This track is not so chilled as the other tracks, but still nice. Funny Phil Collins like drum breaks and a nice little synt line that stops JUST before it gets annoying – so thats how its supposed to be.

I will trow myself out into this new day now – loaded with some new fresh old sounds.

Some strange track is waiting for my reptile brain to work on it in the most mysterious ways.

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Biosphere is in my ear

September 5th, 2009

Sorry about the wording – couldnt help it.

I just purchased the Biosphere album “Dropsonde” and I am listening to the track called “Birds fly by flapping their wings” .

Some nice breaks riding along in this track. Some repetitive synt stuff and a kind of spooky pad is also there and makes it al sound very snowy white and nordic – melancholic but in a happy way, if that makes any sense.

Next track on the cd is “Warmed by the drift” – the same atmosphere (or Biosphere maybe) is present here, but a little more dark maybe. Synt drones evolving and some random small noises creeing into the mix here and there. Its still repetitive and reminds me a bit of Murcof – the mexican electronica wizard. Not much going on in this track and thats great. It all warms up a bit in the end where he introduces some synt bass sounds and small pizzicato like figures – gives it a new more human feel at the end. Its actually just the transition to the next track – he tied them together.

In the next track “In triple time”,  he is ofcourse in tripletime as the title says, and we are back at the breaks again, exept last time the rhytmic flow was in 7th (means 7/4 or 7/8) – well doesnt mean so much to a non musician maybe, but its a bit no so obvious to compose in this time signature – in this genre anyway. Peolpe has a tendency to stick with 4/4 – how little adventorous that may sound.

This track is in triple time and a little dark also – fast and with a very old school synt sound and still very repetitive. Very melancholic.

The track “From a solid to a liquid” is almost ambient in the old way – like Brian Enos “Apollo” f.ex. – very little movement and sporadic synt lines and a background drone noise thing that prevails the whole track – like planets turning or something – a very beautiful track. Perfect for a nap on the couch after a hard days work.

On ”Arafura” he breaks op the structure with “broken cd”  loops. STill very repetitive but moving in its own crooked way. Sounds like broken equipment somehow – nicely done.

In “Fall in fall out” there is a jazzy feeling and even some vinyl noise  – love this one. Could put anyone to sleep in under ten minutes. Lovely track.

All in all a great album for home listening, falling asleep, staring out into space on a rainy day.

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