It's been awhile hasn't it! I've got quite the post for you here, pictures, music, praise and musings! Where to start...well it's been three week I believe: I've finished In A Sunburned Country by Bill Bryson, an amusing and thoroughly entertaining travel guide and history of Australia; Traveled to Nova Scotia, Canada with my family for a vacation; caught up on much of the music I've been meaning to listen to; and been working my camera for all it's worth!
Since I'll be linking many tracks from soundcloud to this page I will spare all you visitors the experience of having to scroll through my shoddily produced photography attempts and just start with the music. But where to start??
First come first serve eh? This EP, released by Sirkri whom has been mentioned before is a hidden trove of high-energy, fast-paced chops and cuts that give new meaning to the idea of a beatstrumental. Swirling with barely intangible after-thoughts of the original song, each track on this EP sets itself apart from the last in a unique and subtle style that can only be the work of Sirkri. It's as if each track has a mind of its own, with each track being a different facet of a whole unseen by the listener yet there all along.
Triumphant Flow (feat. Divine Victory) by Handbook
Next up is Handbook , a beatstrumental maestro from York, United Kingdom. This master of chill has been throwing up tracks for quite awhile now and, to be honest, I'm not sure why it's taken me this long to sling him some praise. Exquisitely produced, full of soul AND body I can't stop my head from bobbing regardless of the track I'm listening to. Powerful basslines and soaring strings, accompanied by expertly executed vocal samples characterize the essence of Handbook's style, though there is a hidden shine always present between the beats that give me the sense that an outpouring of emotion crafted each song in to the remarkable production it is today.
In Triumphant Flow a rollin, flowin clash of grandiose brass and strings layer on top of the powerfully literary sermons of Divine Victory, an intelligent rap group from the U.S. Broiling seas of hip-hop soul and sick lyrical musings culminate to form a track that is top-notch on all fronts: production, dialogue, mastering, riddim -- it's all there.
Fall by Handbook
In an earlier work from Handbook the funky bassline and beat play from the bass and cymbals smooth together with the rich female vocal samples and background strings in a perfectly sublime mix that leaves me grasping for more. If only it wasn't so short!
Mor & Far - Tekst + LilErik by tёķšt
Dear God, it keeps getting better?! In this mashup of Old Fashioned from previously showcased Tekst and Swedish rapper Erik Johnsson an already perfect beatstrumental is catapulted to stratospheric excellence with absolutely stunning vocal skills of Johnsson. Folk, this is what I like to hear. This might as well be gold to my ears. An achingly funky beat and string melody, masterfully cut to perfection, matched with the dictation of an grade A vocalist. In perfectly complimented synchronicity this dynamic duo manage to pull off a stellar performance with the grace and ease of sleeping. It's absolutely fantastic!
Sweet Love prod by Fuso & Q3000 by Q3000
Time to chill with Q3000, a Berlin-based producer who puts brings new meaning to the word "cosmic". Smooth like a well aged scotch Q3000 showcases the slower side of jazz hip-hop, sending this track hurling in to outer space in what I can only assuming is a sleek, stylish spaceship headed for the planet Cool. Powered by gliding cymbals and a sauntering bassline, the sampled vocals and cosmic background reverbs floating throughout this track give it a spacey vibe sorely needed in the realm of jazzy hip-hop.
Keter by proflogik
Finally, on the other end of the chill jazz sector is the venerable proflogik. A guru of jazzy, spacey beats proflogik has been churning out dazed gems for quite some time now and his style of trippy, cosmic echolations shows no signs of stopping. This track, Keter, exhibits scratchy, analogue melodies lofted by bouncing basslines and ethereal synths that fly through space at, what I'm hoping, is the speed of light on their way to greet aliens in another galaxy. This track is perfect if you are flying high or back down on earth just trying to chill. Make sure you check out the rest of his cosmic beats on his soundcloud page.
This is Part 1, Part 2 is pictures and Part 3 is more music, make sure you check them all out!
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Sunday, July 3, 2011
Friday, June 10, 2011
Jekyll and Hyde
Summer is a time for recuperation -- for relaxing and re-centering oneself after a long year of school. For me this summer holds even more importance due to the fact that I will be leaving for Sweden in August. This summer represents a time for me to base myself, to find an anchor I can ground my mind in and prepare for the trials ahead. Because of this I find that my musical tastes vary widely in the sizzling, humid Georgia summers -- from abstract new age to bluegrass I touch on all musical styles. Mostly though, I see themes of slower tempos and more relaxed sounds rise to the surface. So this posts strays from the beaten path as I explore some less commonly frequented sounds.
"SILÊNCIO" - Ayahuasca Revisited (SECOND ACT) by M&Ms
Opening today's post is Greenland based M&Ms. A virtuoso with ambient and classical tastes Martim, aka M&Ms, has taken the definition of epic mixes to a whole new level. Weaving together floods of classical, lo-fi, and electronica music Martim effortlessly controls the energy and dynamic flow of his hour long masterpieces creating an ocean of musical emotion that ebbs and flows at the whim of its creator. Beset with achingly beautiful minimalist string pieces and dotted with shamanistic influences that manifest into the whistling of spirits and the call of otherworldly beings, Martim does justice to the psychedelic Ayahuasca potion this mix is named after.
I suggest finding a quiet, isolated space to listen to this track in. Close your eyes and let it take you.
Breathe on my Contacts by TOKiMONSTA
I can see the road up ahead! Based in Los Angeles Jennifer Lee began her musical career as a young classical pianist before moving forward in to the rich world of digital production where the fusion of all areas of music boosted her into a dazzling career of superb musical production.
Are we back on the beaten path yet though? Not likely, Breathe on my Contacts by the venerable TOKiMONSTA, is a trip of its own -- taking the fast-paced lo-fi Just Breathe by Telepopmusik and conjuring up a, dare I say, even more chill version that respects the original mood of the song while taking it's ethereal heights to a new altitude. An accentuated bass beat, slower tempo, and plenty of reverb work in unison to send this originally down to earth piece rocketing in to the far reaches of deep space.
HVNRD & LGWBB - Extraterrestrial flowers by lame grandma with big bag
If you remember from my last post I reviewed another track collaborated on my LGWBB. Yes, the same artist two posts in a row, I know, but trust me IT'S WORTH THE LISTEN. I never cease to be amazed by the sheer diversity in the sounds and style LGWBB harnesses in his productions. At this point I'm going to start referring to him as a sound engineer rather than an artist, his mastery of production is truly out of this world.
Working in tandem with another fellow Russian artist hvnrd, the duo have built a aural landscape reminiscent of the old SEGA handheld. I imagine this is what Sonic The Hedgehog 2 would sound like if it was both made of hip-hop and comprised of pure awesome. Old school synth soundbtyes and a grandiose beat backed by electric organ turn this beatrumental in to a strangely arousing(oh god) cross between a 80's porn soundtrack and roots video game overture title. An interesting(and funky!) combination to say the least.
Breath And Run [Lila Negr] by IP(identity problem)
Ok, we're in the high grass now. The IP Group, a musica/visual/theatre art project based in Poland, has created a multimedia music performance dubbed Lila Negr inspired by Alexander Vertinsky, a Soviet singer, poet, and cabaret artist deeply entrenched in traditional Russian art. This track is an excerpt from the whole performance and features only the music part. The dark minimalist elements emphasized in the piece were full of raw emotion and set the atmosphere with clarity through the powerful lack of huge sounds. I'm usually not a fan of abstract pieces but this one was exceptional. Check it out and let me know what you think of it!
Schlachthofbronx-Chambacu (Smutlee Remix) by maddecent
Finally, on a lighter note, is the german based group Schlachthofbronx. A heavy hitter in the Bass genre, they have released a killer EP on Maddecent this year named Nasty Bass EP from which this track is originally from. Infused with copious portions of horns, cumbia style beats, and south american tropical influences this European group brings the latin heat and brings it hot; great for parties, better for beaches, awesome for the car on hot summer days. Make sure you watch Schlachthofbronx for more big drops this summer, there are bound to be more groovy hits like this on the way.
"SILÊNCIO" - Ayahuasca Revisited (SECOND ACT) by M&Ms
Opening today's post is Greenland based M&Ms. A virtuoso with ambient and classical tastes Martim, aka M&Ms, has taken the definition of epic mixes to a whole new level. Weaving together floods of classical, lo-fi, and electronica music Martim effortlessly controls the energy and dynamic flow of his hour long masterpieces creating an ocean of musical emotion that ebbs and flows at the whim of its creator. Beset with achingly beautiful minimalist string pieces and dotted with shamanistic influences that manifest into the whistling of spirits and the call of otherworldly beings, Martim does justice to the psychedelic Ayahuasca potion this mix is named after.
I suggest finding a quiet, isolated space to listen to this track in. Close your eyes and let it take you.
Breathe on my Contacts by TOKiMONSTA
I can see the road up ahead! Based in Los Angeles Jennifer Lee began her musical career as a young classical pianist before moving forward in to the rich world of digital production where the fusion of all areas of music boosted her into a dazzling career of superb musical production.
Are we back on the beaten path yet though? Not likely, Breathe on my Contacts by the venerable TOKiMONSTA, is a trip of its own -- taking the fast-paced lo-fi Just Breathe by Telepopmusik and conjuring up a, dare I say, even more chill version that respects the original mood of the song while taking it's ethereal heights to a new altitude. An accentuated bass beat, slower tempo, and plenty of reverb work in unison to send this originally down to earth piece rocketing in to the far reaches of deep space.
HVNRD & LGWBB - Extraterrestrial flowers by lame grandma with big bag
If you remember from my last post I reviewed another track collaborated on my LGWBB. Yes, the same artist two posts in a row, I know, but trust me IT'S WORTH THE LISTEN. I never cease to be amazed by the sheer diversity in the sounds and style LGWBB harnesses in his productions. At this point I'm going to start referring to him as a sound engineer rather than an artist, his mastery of production is truly out of this world.
Working in tandem with another fellow Russian artist hvnrd, the duo have built a aural landscape reminiscent of the old SEGA handheld. I imagine this is what Sonic The Hedgehog 2 would sound like if it was both made of hip-hop and comprised of pure awesome. Old school synth soundbtyes and a grandiose beat backed by electric organ turn this beatrumental in to a strangely arousing(oh god) cross between a 80's porn soundtrack and roots video game overture title. An interesting(and funky!) combination to say the least.
Breath And Run [Lila Negr] by IP(identity problem)
Ok, we're in the high grass now. The IP Group, a musica/visual/theatre art project based in Poland, has created a multimedia music performance dubbed Lila Negr inspired by Alexander Vertinsky, a Soviet singer, poet, and cabaret artist deeply entrenched in traditional Russian art. This track is an excerpt from the whole performance and features only the music part. The dark minimalist elements emphasized in the piece were full of raw emotion and set the atmosphere with clarity through the powerful lack of huge sounds. I'm usually not a fan of abstract pieces but this one was exceptional. Check it out and let me know what you think of it!
Schlachthofbronx-Chambacu (Smutlee Remix) by maddecent
Finally, on a lighter note, is the german based group Schlachthofbronx. A heavy hitter in the Bass genre, they have released a killer EP on Maddecent this year named Nasty Bass EP from which this track is originally from. Infused with copious portions of horns, cumbia style beats, and south american tropical influences this European group brings the latin heat and brings it hot; great for parties, better for beaches, awesome for the car on hot summer days. Make sure you watch Schlachthofbronx for more big drops this summer, there are bound to be more groovy hits like this on the way.
Friday, May 20, 2011
Beatstrumental Review #2: Intergalactic Indian Shootout Soundoff
The second in my probably on-going series of posts showcasing fantastic beat artists across the net. Beastrumentals aims to discover fresh and unique hip-hop, instrumental, and experimental beat tracks from bleeding-edge producers from around the world! This week I have way too many artists to share, I might have to make two posts...
p∆n❍r∆m∆ x slamagotchi :: stir fry by p∆n❍r∆m∆
First up this week is Panaorama, an intergalactic traveler who has taken up residence in Australia. Staying true to image, Panaorama's tracks evoke the quintessential atmosphere of an extraterrestrial experience. His beats are strewn with echoing, vast expanses of jumbled bass punches and claps set to an alien cacophony of beeps, whirs and electronic thingamajigs. If you were planning on staying on earth for a listen through of any of his tracks, I suggest you turn around now -- Panorama's style is for deep space aural cosmonauts only.
Keep an eye on his soundcloud as a free digital release of his new EP is due at the end of this year!
Sirkri - Hai (The Beat Inn Chop XVII) by Sirkri
Next up is a contender in the Therapy Chop Chop project over at The Beat Inn. Sirkri, a 17-year-old beat welder from France, has been on my watch list for awhile. With high-energy, on-the-edge-of-your-seat productions he has shown exceptional skill in slicing and dicing the source tracks for the last several Therapy Chop Chop.
In Chop 16, Sirkri takes the layed back, meandering Vytas Brenner - Morrocoy and transforms it into a relentless beast exploding with melodic tension between the perfectly timed chops and beats. For the cherry on top, he tunes down the intro on this beast and lets the sound fade out before blasting you with the drop, blowing away all impressions and expectations. Sirkri is a man with a vision, one I will certainly be watching for in the future.
OffBeatKid X LGWBB - Spanish movie by lame grandma with big bag
Taking a break from the intensity of Sirkri, Lame Grandma with big bag(or LGWBB as he abbreviates) is a humble veteren beat producer from Khabarovsk, Russia. Though he claims that he has no musical talent and that "This music is made by my own bear on his own balalayka under control of the Tesla troopers.", LGWBB is a true master of the beat art. Layed-back thundering claps, cinematic elements, and rich, clean instrumental backtracks characterize the master production of LGWBB work. Whether he uses sampes or creates his own music via Tesla troopers is unknown to me, all I know is m head starts bobbing when his tracks spin up.
Often collaborating with other artists on soundcloud, LGWBB has accumulated a diverse and unique collection of sounds in his repertoire. His latest foray in to collaboration involved another Russian native, OffBeatKid, and has provided some incredible sounds as a result. The track featured, Spanish Movie, feels as if it was pulled right out of a spaghetti western, complete with lonely horn solos and epic soaring vocals fit only for an old fashioned-shootout. With rising crescendos trailed by mournful chords accompanied by some dope percussion beats this is a masterpiece of production. Make sure you check out the rest of LGWBB's collaborations and solo projects on his soundcloud .
Last, though clearly not at all least, is the talented Mr. Ollie Finn. Based in Lewes, Britain Mr. Finn has been chop chopping beats for The Beat Inn for some time now and shows no sign of slowing down in his spectacular production. Sourcing the popular traditional indian track Hai Re Hai Tera by Ghungta Mr. Finn has reconstructed an absolutely brilliant grime-filled beatstrumental that is unbelievably unlike the original. Full of chopped strings, harsh drums, and incomprehensible babble set to support the atmosphere of this indian-influenced chop, the only samples coherently taken straight from the original are the short interspersed vocalizations of a male singer. Mr. Finn has thrown this track into a blender and poured out a delicious beat full of gold quality chops and samples, a truly outstanding feat. And to beat, the music video for this track is wonderfully trippy and abstract, a perfect match for the superbly-mangled, warped style of the song. Bravo!
That's it for this post, I still have 4 artists queued up and waiting for a write-up so check back later in the week for more beats rhymes and rhythms!
p∆n❍r∆m∆ x slamagotchi :: stir fry by p∆n❍r∆m∆
First up this week is Panaorama, an intergalactic traveler who has taken up residence in Australia. Staying true to image, Panaorama's tracks evoke the quintessential atmosphere of an extraterrestrial experience. His beats are strewn with echoing, vast expanses of jumbled bass punches and claps set to an alien cacophony of beeps, whirs and electronic thingamajigs. If you were planning on staying on earth for a listen through of any of his tracks, I suggest you turn around now -- Panorama's style is for deep space aural cosmonauts only.
Keep an eye on his soundcloud as a free digital release of his new EP is due at the end of this year!
Sirkri - Hai (The Beat Inn Chop XVII) by Sirkri
Next up is a contender in the Therapy Chop Chop project over at The Beat Inn. Sirkri, a 17-year-old beat welder from France, has been on my watch list for awhile. With high-energy, on-the-edge-of-your-seat productions he has shown exceptional skill in slicing and dicing the source tracks for the last several Therapy Chop Chop.
In Chop 16, Sirkri takes the layed back, meandering Vytas Brenner - Morrocoy and transforms it into a relentless beast exploding with melodic tension between the perfectly timed chops and beats. For the cherry on top, he tunes down the intro on this beast and lets the sound fade out before blasting you with the drop, blowing away all impressions and expectations. Sirkri is a man with a vision, one I will certainly be watching for in the future.
OffBeatKid X LGWBB - Spanish movie by lame grandma with big bag
Taking a break from the intensity of Sirkri, Lame Grandma with big bag(or LGWBB as he abbreviates) is a humble veteren beat producer from Khabarovsk, Russia. Though he claims that he has no musical talent and that "This music is made by my own bear on his own balalayka under control of the Tesla troopers.", LGWBB is a true master of the beat art. Layed-back thundering claps, cinematic elements, and rich, clean instrumental backtracks characterize the master production of LGWBB work. Whether he uses sampes or creates his own music via Tesla troopers is unknown to me, all I know is m head starts bobbing when his tracks spin up.
Often collaborating with other artists on soundcloud, LGWBB has accumulated a diverse and unique collection of sounds in his repertoire. His latest foray in to collaboration involved another Russian native, OffBeatKid, and has provided some incredible sounds as a result. The track featured, Spanish Movie, feels as if it was pulled right out of a spaghetti western, complete with lonely horn solos and epic soaring vocals fit only for an old fashioned-shootout. With rising crescendos trailed by mournful chords accompanied by some dope percussion beats this is a masterpiece of production. Make sure you check out the rest of LGWBB's collaborations and solo projects on his soundcloud .
Last, though clearly not at all least, is the talented Mr. Ollie Finn. Based in Lewes, Britain Mr. Finn has been chop chopping beats for The Beat Inn for some time now and shows no sign of slowing down in his spectacular production. Sourcing the popular traditional indian track Hai Re Hai Tera by Ghungta Mr. Finn has reconstructed an absolutely brilliant grime-filled beatstrumental that is unbelievably unlike the original. Full of chopped strings, harsh drums, and incomprehensible babble set to support the atmosphere of this indian-influenced chop, the only samples coherently taken straight from the original are the short interspersed vocalizations of a male singer. Mr. Finn has thrown this track into a blender and poured out a delicious beat full of gold quality chops and samples, a truly outstanding feat. And to beat, the music video for this track is wonderfully trippy and abstract, a perfect match for the superbly-mangled, warped style of the song. Bravo!
That's it for this post, I still have 4 artists queued up and waiting for a write-up so check back later in the week for more beats rhymes and rhythms!
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