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Lala 2.0 – DePhazz and Pit Baumgartner makes some new noise

Monday, April 12th, 2010

This album from Pit Baumgartner finds its inspiration so many places its hard to find out where to begin.

The Pit Baumgartner has created a new collection of very sou linspired tracks with many interesting vocal performances and a chopped up form of soul full grooves. Very jazzy stuff – very American actually.

Very old school funky grooves in many of these tracks. Check it out for yourself in this player.

And read what the label writes about the release.

“LaLa 2.0” is the 8th DE PHAZZ album to date, and it showcases a vast amount of international vocalists stemming from the ever expanding musical universe of one of the best selling lounge outfits out there. Of course there’s Pat Appleton (GER) and Karl Frierson (USA), alongside Barbara Lahr (GER), Marnie Mans (CAN), Angel Jones (USA), Sandie Wollasch (GER), and Charity Sanders (USA) –  they all contribute to a rare data carrier way beyond the ordinary…

“It’s just a file, that’s what it is.” Is it?

Now that’s truly a self ironic statement about a song as a cold, nameless file: mp3 data, that is. As opposed to (or even highlighted by) soulful juggling of words… contemporary trains of thoughts in a way. Here’s another excerpt (for the headstrong):

„I know you from Baywatch, don’ explain it away bitch.“

What? Lyrical alphabet soup ranging from “deep” to “cheeky” and back. There’s lament (“Duck & Cover”) as well as many wrinkles caused by laughing (“Slums Of Monte Carlo”). Social statements (“Fear is my business”) followed by conciliating vibes (”Back from where I started”). All framed by those unique, electro-organic soundscapes created by DE PHAZZ head honcho Baumgartner.

„Jazz is the move“? “No Lie”!

“Lala 2.0” is wood from the roots, shaped on the scanner. Well computed terrestial heat. it’s “soul” ripped to pieces, and  then put together again in a different way… contemporary and organic digitalism. Word up!

And so, nothing stays the same. DE PHAZZ “play” music… music version 2.0. It’s all uppercut is on here, so go & get your Lala update while supplies last.

(courtesy of MM Connexion)

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Guts new arts & music project out on their own label – alternative hip hop

Thursday, March 18th, 2010


After ten years of releasing with Alliance Ethnik, and ten more of various and eclectic collaborations, plus a solo album with Wax On, Guts introduces you, in collaboration with Mambo the painter, to the Art&Music project called  “ Freedom”, on Guts´s own label Pura Vida.

“Freedom” is an album of bipolar music, dark, yet coloured, oscillating between joy of living and melancholy. The result, as in Guts life, is a musical and emotional voyage. Just like DJ Shadow, Guts albums are entirely composed with samples. In “ Freedom”, for the first time, he lets the samples talk, in order to have them express his thoughts.

This brings on a more conscious and committed conception of beatmaking. He affirms his difference, trying to personalize his music with new messages and sounds.

This way, he tries – with his own words,  to enrich this HipHop getting poorer. As Keith Haring used to say, “I see in my music something that will last and give joy of living”.

Mambo, on his side, is indefinable: Graffiti artist in the beginning, street artist at the Centre Pompidou, painter at the Galerie Agnès B, designer for different brands, illustrator for Canal+ Grosland, graphic designer, he travelled the world with his talent under his arm/in a backpack. Right before leaving for an exhibition in Rio, he has created for “ Freedom” a whole graphic universe overflowing with imagination, you will discover in the inner sleeves of the album.

Guts: “We love what we do way too much to treat our followers as mere consumers, or to abuse/mistreat their ears. From the beginning, our mission has been to offer the best quality in every step of the creative process.  In order to fight against the impoverished sound of dematerialized music, I chose to provide the 2 best supports available nowadays, which are vinyl and cd,  tied together in one packaging.

Freedom is also the possibility of choice. To discover Guts mew world, you can also visit www.analoglife.fr .”

tracklistING A1.  Introducing Mr. F

A2.  Trouble in France

A3.  I AM what I eat

A4.  Bubble (part1)

B5.  Keep the air in my music

B6.  L.U.V

B7.  You’re living like pigs

B8.  Give up your guns

C9.  Teenage rebellion

C10. We want to be different

C11. We hope

C12. Cause we undestand

D13. I want you tonight

D14. Bad side of sex

D15. Te enamores de mi

D16. Silence, ça fume (part1)

Listen to snippets here

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http://www.youtube.com/gangalounge

http://www.last.fm/music/Ganga

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Your voice – what else do you need?

Tuesday, March 16th, 2010

Austrian vocal ONLY band astonished with their genre crossing live performances in Mumbai India – at The Blue Frog.

It must have been a surprise to the audience the forst couple of times they performed there. No instruments, only voice.

But really talented people makes for good live performances, and now they released a limited edition CD with recordings

captured the six nights they played at “The Blue Frog” in Mumbai.

Here is what they write about the project – (courtesey MCON):

“NOTHING BUT HUMAN VOICE AND A MICROPHONE

Austrian vocal acrobats Bauchklang (”gut-tone”) have already received international accolades for their unique genre-crossing sound, created without using any instruments other than their voices.

Which makes Bauchklang the epitome of a live band, and an unforgettable experience for audiences after they overcame the initial surprise.

Their stunning mix of Electro, Dub, and Hip Hop earned Bauchklang two “Amadeus Awards” (the alpine version of a Grammy) at home, and travelled well abroad.

With just their microphones to bring, they became regulars at the most prestigious European music festivals, and now can boast fan communities in over 20 countries, including diverse places such as Canada and India.

Four years after their latest album release, the self-professed “vocal groove collective” now emerges tightened to five members, audibly ripened, and with two new releases ready. Which marks the launch of a new phase of Bauchklang going global, including a fresh web platform, new collaborations with artists around the world, and an international film project.

What started in January 2008 with the first Indian live appearance of an Austrian band completely unknown, and in a newly opened club in Mumbai, just a year later culminated in three sold out nights at what had become India’s premiere live-venue:

Bauchklang live at the Bluefrog club.

Bauchklang first ever live-album, “Live In Mumbai”, features a selection of songs performed on these six nights, including the new track “Signs” – a first taste of the like-titled upcoming studio album – and guest appearances of gifted young Indian singer Shilpa Rao and prolific Indian percussionist Vivek Rajgopalan.

The album “Live In Mumbai” is released as a limited edition collectors item including a bonus DVD with four live performances on video.”

Indeed a very special treat that I would love to experience live. Check them out here.


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Riva Starr – perfect winter chill out

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

Its this time of year where my home country is cold like the darkest corner in your freezer.

Everything is hard and cold and when the sun is out it looks as though it shouldn’t have left home today. In bed is the best place to be, chilling with some nice hot coco or something.

Some say there is a special nordic sound, a tone, melancholic in its ground substance.

Whether this is true or not I don’t know.

All I know is that melancholy is definitely a state of mind familiar to many Nordic people this time of year.

In Copenhagen we are lucky to have some daylight even when the days are their shortest, but all the way up in Norway where icebears and reindeers cruise the streets of every middle sized city, people litteraly go crazy this time of year when there is so little sunlight. Alaska should also be a tough place for humans in the winter.

Anyway the point is, its dark and cold and the best place to be is in bed.

I am not sure where, but somehow I stumbled over this track, that is almost perfect for this kind of weather.

Its called “Fanfar One” and is by Riva StarrRiva Starr who should be familiar to anyone into modern house music.

He is a talented producer of many music styles and has been around for a little over a decade

Producing and writing in many different genres under a lot of different names.

With a love of reinventing  music that inspires him, Stef created the term “Snatch!” as his way of describing his bootleg remix style of snatching/pick pocketing other music styles for his own. It’s also a play of words with the type of folk/Balkan/rock music he draws a lot of his  inspiration from, often carrying that gypsy spirit.

Having given away a number of widely praised and blogged “Snatch” mixes online (his recent remix of ‘The End’ by The Doors has well over 10,000 downloads on Discobelle alone), it wasn’t too long before some of these found their way into the DJ sets of some of the biggest names on the circuit.

I recommend “Fanfar One” to anyone blinded by winter or just life itself.

There is a Spanish Central Europevibe vibe to it, and its bound to get your spirits up a little.

So put your legs up, close your eyes and chill to this track.

Riva Starr – FanfarOne

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State of resonance – no chill out and downbeat this time

Sunday, January 24th, 2010

Those of you waiting for news about some hot new crisp chilled downtempo for your Chill out collection, will have to endure a wait until some other writing from this channel. This time its about a trance release.
If you like me, remember the late eighties and start nineties where electronic music was in its glorious days where technology was fairly new, and electronic artists was popping up all the time from every hole in ground it seemed – if you remember these raving days – or just likes this kind of music in general – chances are good that you will like this release from French electronic traveller Atyss.
Even though he is a bit “faster” so to say – than the big ones in those days – Orb, Underworld, Eat Static.
“State of resonance” is released on Sonic Motion Records and I can tell you that if you liked/like trance and acid house, you wont be disappointed.
Atyss has the seal of approval from the crowds on dance floors across the globe and also this time takes you on a journey of trepidation and chaotic bliss, with ominous beats, uplifting bass and distorted leads. With melodies to fill a silence with ethereal yet devilish rhythm, leaving you in a transfixed state of resonance. (press notes)
Nine original tracks and a few tracks featuring other luminairies from that scene, such as: Tim Schuldt, Killer Buds, Triskell, Lazy Lyzard.
Enjoy!
Ganga – Downbeat / Chill Out Music

http://www.ganga.dk
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http://www.myspace.com/gangalounge
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http://www.last.fm/music/Ganga
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New tracks coming out of a deep frozen country

Tuesday, January 5th, 2010

Coming Home

Seems like winter is here to stay in this deepfrozen city of Copenhagen.
Looking out of window and all I see is white snow falling gently before it hits the street and turns into this undistinguishable mass of salt and snow. Pretty on the way down towards darkness though.
I have managed to squeeze out a few crisp tracks from inbetween the stiff fingers of this horrible winter.
From down below the fireplace I give you the arabic inspired track “Coming Home” featuring long time collaborator Helle Chirholm on vocals arabica – mostly anyway.
It has been underway for a long time since this summer in New York where I made the first parts and Gbatokai Dakinah layed down a funky bass to go with it. Right there on the corner of 1st avenue and 9th street.
Its a nice track I think – if such a thing is possible at all. There is some arabic feel to it, and the different roles play well together, so I pad myself on the back.  Listen to Coming Home
Great job from Helle and Gbatokai – they make it come alive.
Its already featured on “Dubai Fashion Week” – something like that.
At last I want to point your attention to this blog where you can listen to these good peoples idea of the best music of 2009 – some good tracks inbetween.

Happy New Year

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Comfort Fit new remix album – new downbeat tracks

Friday, December 11th, 2009

Comfort Fit’s  player “Polyshufflez” goes into the second round with fourteen que re-interpretations by Laurent Garnier, Domu, Opolopo, Atjazz, Boom Clap Bachelors, Robot Koch, Jay Scarlett and other artists.

Laurent Garnier and  Atjazz (Innervisions/Sonar Kollektiv) remixed Comfort Fit’s “Ask the Devil” featuring the bestselling book author Howard Marks.

Further dancefloor crashing remixes come from Comfort Fit, Sweden’s finest funkateer Opolopo (Especial/Tokyo Dawn Records),   Jacob Korn (Running Back/Permanent Vacation), global bass buccaneer Tim Turbo and  a  special remix from  breakbeat guru Domu (Treble O/Tru Thoughts), who  just recently announced his retirement from the music business to the shock of  everybody.

Other contributers are Jay Scarlett (Beat Dimensions), Lazer Trooper Robot Koch (Robots Don’t Sleep), the brilliant Swede:art (new album on Tokyo Dawn 2010), Singing Statues ( Jack High, Ghostly International), Germany’s up and coming Hip-Hop producer fLako (Kwatro), Denmark’s Boom Clap Bachelors and rtformat (Tokyo Dawn).

This is not the most chilled downbeat around, but definitely some interesting downbeat tracks inbetween.
My favourite must be the Atjazz Deeper mix: “Ask the devil”

TRACKS:
1. Next Incarnation feat. Caits Meissner (Boom Clap Bachelors remix)
2. Seen Not Heard feat. NOTE (Jay Scarlett remix)
3. Yer Daddy feat. Wallis Bird (Domu remix)
4. Peter Pan (Portformat remix)
5. Exabyte (Singing Statues remix)
6. Exabyte (fLako remix)
7. Fired up! feat. Blaktroniks (Opolopo remix)
8. Ask The Devil feat. Howard Marks (Atjazz Deeper remix)
9. Seen not heard feat. NOTE (Tim Turbo remix)
10. Wicked Game (Swede:art remix)
11. Fired up! feat. Blaktroniks (Robot Koch mix)
12. Superposition (Comfort Fit remix)
13. Snare Wars (Jacob Korn remix)
14. Ask The Devil feat. Howard Marks (Laurent Garnier mix)

<a href=”http://www.ganga.dk”>Ganga – Downbeat / Chill Out Music</a>

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http://www.last.fm/music/Ganga
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No chill out and downbeat this evening at Rust Nightclub

Thursday, November 19th, 2009

Do you wanna party with the bonaparte?
Those were the words from the horses mouth when he entered the stage on Rust Nightclub last saturday night.
Most of them wearing masks of different kinds and yes… one of them with horse mask that made him look really funny.
The danish music festival Wundergrund encouraged 8 different people from the danish art music scene to curate different concerts around town, and this was one of them.
Bonaparte is a berlin punk/rock/electro circus act centered around partying on stage non stop.
Several dancers that also wanders around the audience dressed like like …. something weird but great looking.
One lead singer also plays the main guitar riffs and he drives the band together with the drummer and the bass player, whose face was never to be seen for the mask he was wearing.
Really energetic and fun setup.
Bonaparte originate from Berlins underground, and are now constantly touring the world with their punk rock electro circu. If you get a chance, go and see them  -  you have never seen anything like it before.

For the fans of naked flesh, I can reveal that the very well equipped blond girl who constantly changes dresses, at the end of the show actually pours a bowl of milk over her entire almost naked body – a swell sight i.

Anyway, I encourage everybody to go and see this show – its very effective. In fact its so efffective that I dont remmeber too much about the actual songs, other that they worked very well in the context and they made people jump up and down

I will locate some pics from the concert one of these days.

<a href=”http://www.ganga.dk”>Ganga – Downbeat / Chill Out Music</a>

http://www.ganga.dk/

http://www.flincmusic.com/

http://www.myspace.com/gangalounge

http://www.youtube.com/gangalounge

http://www.last.fm/music/Ganga

http://www.ilike.com/artist/Ganga

http://www.gangamusic.info/

http://www.bandbase.dk/ganga

http://www.reverbnation.com/ganga

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New downbeat from Dunkelbunt out on Poets Club Records

Monday, 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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http://www.youtube.com/gangalounge
http://www.last.fm/music/Ganga
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New chill out downbeat Track from Ganga

Wednesday, 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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