Allnightlong @ Moog Club 24th Aug 2016 - John Talabot

Earlier this year I posted the MCDE v Jeremy Underground 5 hour extravaganza having only listened to a couple of hours of it, perhaps naively putting off listening to it all in one go til a later date. That still hasn't happened, however I have listened to all of it broken up in 1 and a half to 2 hour blocks. Perhaps its just the nature of the type of music in that mix that it doesn't translate well for extended periods. Well today I've got another 5 hour set for your lucky ears to latch onto, and dare I say, it is a much better fit for the 5 hour mix format (if that is even a thing) than the MCDE v JU mix.
I remember the first time I heard John Talabot's DJ Kicks mix, and thinking to myself that it was the first I'd heard a DJ mix that matched the feel and craft of a live set recorded with a whole studio full of gear. All songs are expertly mixed, forming one of the richest musical journeys I can remember hearing for a very long time. Reminiscent of that German slow deep house/tech vibe, this one is perfect for long reading sessions, or a gentle stroll down Boogie Blvd on a Sunday arvo.

Soundsweekly Radio Ep.16 - Xmas Special

That about wraps up another year! Hope you're all enjoying the company of your loved ones, getting some solid rest and of course stretching out the limbs having a little jiggle n jive know what I'm sayin.

Sending all my love to everyone who has supported us this year, whether it be hitting the blog, being an awesome boogie partner, appreciating these radio shows/podcasts. All I can say is hold your hats next year cos we're only just getting started. 

Peace, grooves, love!!!

Download link and tracklisting are down below.

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TRACKLIST

These Days (feat. Wanderer) - ConsciousThoughts
You Used To Love Me (Ali Mix) - Faith Evans
Nilox - Persian Empire
His Name Is Eddie - Four Walls; Funkyjaws
Mango Bay - X-Coast
Thinkin - Dan Shake
Into the Sunshine (Jacques Renault Edit) - Henry Rodrick
Untitled (Luv.Nine B1) - Love Unlimited Vibes
iigo - Dan Kye
Elisco (Alphabet City Remix) - Jkriv; Lou Teti
Disco Function - Rare Function
Zambesi - Salsoul Orchestra
Come Let Me Love You (Francois K Mix) - Jeanette 'Lady' Day
Charlene - Psychic Mirrors
Get A Good Feeling - Brief Encounter
You Choose Me - Pleasure
Get It Up For Love - Tata Vega
Dr Love (Marquis Hawkes Edit) - First Choice
Dance Your Blues Away - Ivan Neville
Just One More Time - Rob
Presentation - Afro Latin Vintage Orchestra
Disco Mania - Prana People
Wear It Out (ymana's gruvsgongetcha edit) - Stargard
Can't Hide - Tim McAllister
Darling I Love You (Underdog Edit) - Jorge Santana
Organized (Kenny Dope Edit) - Mugo
Dancin' and Prancin' (Joey Negro Edit) - Candido

Soundsweekly Radio Ep. 15 - Animals

We back! Prepare to get a serious boogie on as we take you into the depths of all things bombastic, fantastic - animalistic!

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Arşivplak - Volga Nehri

Man oh man what I'd give to have been present when this photo was taken.

There is practically nothing to find on this Arsivplak character so I can't offer any insights on that, however I strongly suggest you check out his/her soundcloud page which is full of exotic goodies, often at crossroads with disco and funk. Ooft!!

Roberto Roena - Todos Quieren Saber

Love it when latin jams decide they wanna get a bit funky like this one from Roberto Roena. Not quite on the same level as say Coco Seco by Bobby Valentin, Roena rather opts for small injections of funk in the intro and round the 3:50 mark. Enjoy!

Antonio Carlos e Jocafi - Quem Vem La

Big ups to Mr Bongo!

Baker's Dozen - No Time Like The Prezent

It's been a while. Please accept this offering of the latest Baker's Dozen as a make up gift to do with what ever you heart desires. A little write up for each song can be found below the soundcloud widget.



Kadhja Bonet - Nobody Other
I can't remember the last time I heard a voice this good. Whilst I rarely ever listen to music like this, its hard not to appreciate and enjoy it when it's of such quality. The stuff of lullaby fantasy, Bonet's delivery and tone are angelic, conjuring thoughts of a cosy clearing in a forest, glowing in soft light. If you enjoyed this I highly recommend you also check out this, a darker, yet equally moving bit of story telling.

Matana Roberts - Kersaia
You know when you're in the mood to hear something completely different? Having listened to the same stuff for weeks or even months on end, you crave to once again travel to the furthest reaches of the musical landscape. Sometimes, you don't even realise this until you stumble across someone like Matana Roberts, like I did this very morning. Fans of Kamasi Washington will hear a familiar energy and freneticism in the way she plays the sax, and, to a larger extent, the composition of her work. Once you start listening to a whole album of Roberts' music however, you will begin to realise that she takes this to another level, with some of her songs descending into a musical chaos the likes of which Archie Shepp and Eric Dolphy, amongst others, have explored in the past. This cut from her 2011 Coin Coin release, is one of the more tame offerings; a spiritual journey in the first two-thirds that winds back the clock for the last third, with a big band marching sequence that'll have you shaking your straw boater like you aint got a care in the world.

Aaliyah - Rock The Boat (Butcher Brown Cover)
Cover of an R&B classic that manages to improve on the original (in my humble opinion at least). Whilst the original is built in the image of a great deal of early 2000's R&B that used the lead vocal as the main vehicle for melody, Butcher Brown turns their attention to the rest of the instrumentation to add a new dimension to the track. Using the original vocal as a starting point, new layers, rich in melody, work with the vocal to produce a whole that is greater than the sum of its parts. Only adds to the mystery of how they still have such a small following, when you consider that bands like Hiatus Kaiyote are all the rage at the minute.

Kurup - Gira de Sereias
A nice little Brazilian beat to get the body moving. Unlike some efforts at re-appropriating folk songs that are quite heavy handed in approach when adding a new beat on top of the original track, Kurup here has managed to strike a good balance.

Souleance - Mais Um
It's Souleance, need I say more?

Persian Empire - Ernesto
An interesting blend of jazzy breaks and tech-house that constantly keeps you on your toes; changing moods and styles effortlessly, whilst managing to maintain and build on all that comes before it. Having followed Persian Empire for a while now, I've always felt that there was something missing from their productions, or rather that given time, they would finally manage to nail the sound that you could hear they were going for, but hadn't quite fleshed out.

Matt Deguia - Champion Wrist
Dubby dancefloor killer, only wish it went for an hour longer.

TEK.LUN - Aburoy
See 'Kurup - Gira de Sereias' above.

Persies - Ah Ndiya (K&F Edit)
It seems that now, more than ever, is the golden age of the vinyl only disco/house edit. With new labels of this ilk popping up on what seems like a daily basis, the quality needed to ensure your label gets the necessary attention is also on the rise. Upon listening to their first two releases, it seems that Persie Edits will be around for a while to come yet, with this, the A side from their second release, being a standout. It'll have you moving or your money back!

Dego & Kaidi - Black Is Key
One of the grooviest colabs around, Dego & Kaidi have built quite the repetoire of modern funk jams. Typical of their afro-futuristic aesthetic, everything is centred around the dankest of bass lines. Synths sparkle, stab and whirr whilst the vocals constantly gain new voices, evoking the feeling of an ever growing party on your spaceship headed through galaxies. 

Earth Trax & Newborn Jr. - Flute Track
Hypnotic groove off the always excellent Rhythm Section INTL. One of my favourite releases of the year.

Jubilee - Stingray Shuffle
Rounding things off is a tumper from Jubilee's first album. Bass heavy without being obtrusive, this is definitely one to play in the car if you've got a decent sub.

SOLANGE - DON'T TOUCH MY HAIR

Its been a while since i have posted to Soundsweekly so i figured i would contribute with a few jammers that I've been enjoying recently. The tracks are Both quite different, but resonate with the same feeling of chill.


 Hope you enjoy them!!

Chance The Rapper - All Night

Huerco S & Anthony Naples Live - Did someone say dream team?

Baker's Dozen - Derby Dozen

Been on a housey/techy/dancey tip of late, oontsz from 9-5 and then during dinner and in my dreams. Despite the very real danger of burning out and needing a good week or two on no music/ambient stuff, I've decided to strike while the iron is hot. Some interesting stuff in there amongst some classics.

Soulphiction - Input Selector Podcast #300

Epic epic epic epic epic epic.

DJ Haus - No Sense EP

As we've all come to expect from Clone's Jack For Daze imprint, 4 straight up dance-floor burners that bang like no tomorrow. First up on the A side is the title track, in classic jackin' house style melody is thrown to the wayside and in its place, every nook and cranny is crammed with heaving sequenced drum kicks, claps and hats. Where the song really comes into its own is through Legowelt's re-imagining of the track; which should come as no surprise given Legowelt's legendary status as a producer of some of the tumpinest cuts out there. Moody strings and vocal snippets take the tune to the next level, giving it purpose and direction, sure it still fits the four to the floor mould pretty tightly but there is a bit more ebb and flow to it which I'm sure we all can appreciate.

The B side starts off with the Acid Dub of In The Body a tune that if anything is timely given the recent re-imagining of the TB303 from Roland. Whilst the bass line hits in all the right places, I'm not completely satisfied with the working of vocal sample; in parts it does feel like your old flogging of the dead horse. Sure, the right combination of people and drugs might make it less noticeable, however sometimes restraint speaks louder than playing a sample from the same cue point a million times.

Rounding tings off is the Vin Sol's remix of the same track. Whilst the tempo is kicked up a notch, Vin Sol has chosen to give the arrangement a lot more breathing room, the squelching acid bassline is nowhere to be heard apart from a few points. There doesn't seem to be too much going on apart from bringing certain tracks in and out, however every release needs its lowpoint and unfortunately this one is it.

That said, still a solid release, will be rinsing the Legowelt remix for weeks to come.

Soundsweekly Radio Ep.14 - Bud to bloom

On a roll, big tings, big tings. This time we take you on a journey through the natural world, not much else to be said but enjoy the hell out of it!

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TRACKLIST

Red Clay - Freddie Hubbard

Dinosaurs - Bonobo

Caffeine Holiday - Nasty P

Strut Reprise - 30/70 Collective

4am - Big Wave & Carter

Gapu (Tidal Mix) - Yothu Yindi

Induction - DJRum

Lam San Ra - Paradise Bangkok Molam International Band

Bump Bump - Selvy

Interstellar Love (Young Marco's Trybal Dub) - Sultan Shakes

Somewhere Else - Crackazat

TA - Storm - Nu Guinea & Tony Allen

Houran (Percussion Mix) - DJ Sotofett meets Abu Sayah

Foliage (808 Sax Mix) - DJ Sotofett

Siddartha - Jacob Groening

Orgoned - Kiasmos

Breezin' - Boris Gardiner Happening

Second Story Man - Chocolate Sunday

Flowers - Andrew Ashong & Theo Parrish

Did You Hear That Sound - Abdullah Ibrahim

Space Lion - The Seatbelts

(Do)zen 11 Twelve - Baker's Dozen

Easy Doze(n)t - Baker's Dozen

Paz e Futebol 2 - Sonar Kollektiv

Awesome second installation to the Paz e Futebol compilation series. Once again it covers output from Brazil that doesn't stray too far from jazz and soul. Kicking things off nicely is Raffaela Renzulli's 'Asking Eyes', a musical sunrise if ever I'd heard one. Darkness, in the form of spaced out jazz blues, suddenly turns into bright sunshine, you can picture yourself on the beach, smooth rhythms in the background and coconut in hand. From there it doesn't take long for things to warm up, Minas' 'Calma Mulher' and Quarteto Uai's 'Marcas' bring some funk into the equation if only for a brief moment as the following two tracks swing the shift back towards traditional Brazilian sounds.

Like the first instalment of Paz e Futebol, Jazzanova have managed not only to source the best of Brazil with the likes of Ed Motta and Eumir Deodato, but have extended their vision to the rest of the world with the likes of Hardkandy from England and Nathan Haines from New Zealand also featuring. Thus, the compilation is able to, and does, oscillate between new and old, familiar and strange, the whole way through.

For highlights its hard to go past songs that I already knew and loved before listening to this compilation like 'Daqui Pro Meier', however I'll certainly be going back to listen to 'Marcas', an infectious pop/funk tune made for listening on your way to, or at the beach. I'll also be coming back for the laid back jazzy groove 'Boa Noite Meu Filho', 'Dia De Furar Onda No Mar' for its unique marriage of Italian film score with Brazilian rhythm and finally Fafa de Belem's 'Naturalmente', a fierce groove that screams protest song thanks in no small part to Fafa's driving delivery that builds and builds, single handedly carrying the rest of the ensemble through energy alone.

Overall, its another solid compilation from Sonar Kollektiv, there's something for you no matter how far your journey into Brazilian music is. Just a reminder that if you do enjoy it, to first, make sure to check out Volume 1 of Paz e Futebol. Secondly, have a listen to our latest episode of Soundsweekly Radio where we covered world music. It features a great deal of Brazilian magic plus goodies from other corners of the globe, a mix that is sure to please!

Soundsweekly Radio Ep.13 - World Tour

Serious vibes. We haven't played much music of the worldly variety in the last few radio shows so we figured what better way to make up for it than a whole show full of exotic goodies. Narrowing down the track list to a reasonable length was difficult, with the first recording totalling a solid 3 hours and featuring more variety than a pack of Assorted Creams. However, in the interest of listenability, we've refined it to its absolute best, all tumpers, no fat, with a more coherent vibe through-out as well. So without further a-do, its time to grab your passport and head for your boarding gate, next stop ... the world!

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TRACKLIST

Amir - Henri Texier
Amigo Lindo Del Alma - Mateo y Trasante
Deixa Eu Dizer - Cláudia
Mezare Israel - Jazz Work Shop
Song For Maltan - Hassan Ben Jaafar & Friends
Wings of Love - Tsvia Abarbanel
Esperar Pra Ver - Evinha
Flor De Cumbión - Banda Conmoción
Seriado - Arthur Verocai
Arthur Verocai - Tenório Jr. E Seu Conjunto
I Faram Gami I Faram - Mulatu Astatke
Ethereal feat. Phil Kelan Cohran - Hypnotic Brass Ensemble
Rage of Love - Keith Hudson
Heavy Duty - Herman Chin Loy
Take it Easy My Brother Charles - Jorge Ben Jor
I Got The ... - Labi Siffre
Chapita - Dick Khoza
Sintayehu - Hailu Mergia
Make It Fast, Make It Slow - Rob
Se Até As 11 - Ed Motta
Bimoko Magnin (Pigmalião Rework) - Super Djata de Bamako
Shichangani - Penny Penny
Niv - Geju
Camino Del Sol (Todd Terje Remix) - Antena
Destruction Special - Watson
Margarida - Fatnotronic
I Love Fela-Fel - Unouzbeck
Asa-Sa (Danny Massure Edit) - Fred Fisher Atalobhor And His Ogiza Dance Band
Varsovia Marimba - SLG
Cantos A Ochun Et Oya (Juan Valentine Re-edit) - Osunlade

Around The World In 12 - Baker's Dozen

We're about to take you on a world wide trip in the next episode of Soundsweekly Radio, so what better way to get into the groove of things than 12 slices of mysterious, exotic, and above all, groove heavy sounds. Pack your bags 'cos we're taking you on a ride.

What Up Doe? Vol.1 - Byron The Aquarius

Hot off the press! After having missed him play at the ol' Spice Cellar (now just called 'the Cellar'), you can imagine how chuffed I was when I saw this pop up on my soundcloud feed this morning. If you've ever listened to his production work, think jazzy spaced out house jams, then you'll surely enjoy this. Its less jazzy and more disco/funk/groove oriented with a couple of bass heavy deep house numbers to keep things chugging along nicely. As you amy have noticed this is vol.1, so hopefully we can expect many more 'What Up Doe?) mixes of equal or superior quality in the future.

Tuxedo Connection - Hitomi Toyama

Engrish game is strong on this one. Sure, I could have posted this up because of the mad vibes its throwing your way, but when it comes down to it, I just can't get enough of those whack lyrics.
In all seriousness though, its still a great jam once you get over the initial reaction to the 'trying to be sexy' phrases popping up when you least expect, like a drunken foreigner trying to pick up using the odd phrases they half remembered from a movie they watched years ago.

Get Off Your Seat And Jam - Super-Wolf And The Funk Ville Band

Calling all cosmic funkonauts, international funkateers and inter-planetary beatniks. On the ones and twos is The Funk Ville Band on what seems to be their only recorded material ever (according to discogs), and Super-Wolf doing his thang on the mic. The stanky-ass groove combined with disco flourishes here and there gives it a vibe akin to early P-Funk. Perfect for getting up for a big night or as the backbone to a good power strut playlist.

Soundsweekly Radio Ep.12

Yeah, yeah. First show of 2016 and not a minute too soon, this time round I'm joined by main man mixmaster Ro who also had a little stint on the decks for this one (unfortunately none of it made the final cut though). Tssyeeeh!!!

TRACKLIST
Pressure feat. Jace XL - BLYDVS
I've Been Thinking feat. Cat Power - Handsome Boy Modelling School
The Root - D'Angelo
The Hypnotic - The Roots
Flight of the Flamingo - Flamingosis
Truth - Dwele
Strange Games & Things - Love Unlimited Orchestra
Maya - Jordan Rakei & Kiran Kai
Home Is Where The Hatred Is - Gil Scott Heron
Runnin' - The Pharcyde
Boa Noite (Tahira Rework) - Baianas de Ipioca
Transparency - Flamingosis
Getaway - Salsoul Orchestra
Dame La Noche - Gil Ventura
Get Down Friday Night (John Morales Remix) - The Fantastic Aleems
Ooh, I Love It (Love Break) - Salsoul Orchestra
L.O.V.E - Motor City Drum Ensemble
Barrito - Lukebox
I Couldn't Ask For Another - Chronophone
Calling Lenny - Cosmic Boogie
Kuar (Henrik Schwarz Remix) - Emmanuel Jal
For Your Love (Todd Terje Re-Edit) - Chilly
Montebello Groove - Soul Providers
Chicago w/ j.robb - wntr
You Can Win - Bileo
Out Of My Hands - Unfinished Business

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Motor City Drum Ensemble vs Jeremy Underground - RA 530 9 HOUR SPECIAL!!!

Well well well!! After we were all left salivating from their exploits last year, (which was also put up by Resident Advisor) they've come back for round two which lasts a whopping 9 hours (that's no typo folks).  As expected it features the juiciest cuts of funky disco all the way through to the bangin'-est house and techno. I've only gotten a few hours into it, but the mix is as solid as you would expect from the duo who are at the forefront of mixing classic analog jams with modern tumpers. Connected by threads of soul and sheer boogie-ability, this is one I expect to be rinsing for months, if not more. Get on it!!

DOWNLOAD - Not sure how long RA keep their mixes online, but may as well get it before it's too late.

EDIT: Tracklist is also available, you can find it here.

The Goods - Nightlife feat. Bruce Hathcock

It's raining (do)zen

It's time for another freshly baked dozen straight outta my oven. Trying my best to ignore snapchats coming over from sunny Mexico? Especially when its so damn miserable where you are? I've concocted this special treat to get you through the wet weather in style.
 

gitsawnet Mix

 

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Here's a little something I whipped together this morning. I got no job now so hopefully many more coming! 

Mundei Duzin

Back with another Baker's Dozen, this time with some slow burners to help you ease back into the week.

Tony Grey & The Ozimba Messengers

Baker's Dozen - It's Weekend Time!

Been meaning to do a couple of these for a while, the concept is simple. 12 songs, that's it. Today's selection is here to help you usher in the new weekend, here's hoping its a good one for all you lovely folks.

Don't worry, we ain't dead. If anything, we're just getting started. 

Anouar Brahem - Barzakh

Voodoo Soul Stew - The Daktaris

Poivre&Sel - Introspection

1-5-9 - Koi Child

Gilles Peterson - In Memory of Maurice White Mix

Rejoice in the life and melodies of one of the all time greats.

TRACKLIST

1    - EWF – Energy (The Need of Love 1971)

2    - EWF – Faces (Faces 1980)

3    - The Salty Peppers – Open Your Heart

4    - The Dells – A Summer Place (Love is Blue 1969)

5    - Ramsey Lewis – Eternal Journey (Maiden Voyage 1968)

6    - Come on Feet segments (Sweet Sweet Badass Song)

7    - EWF – Moment of Truth (Earth Wind & Fire 1971)

8    - Ramsey Lewis – Uhuru (Another Voyage 1969)

9    - Billy Stewart – Summertime (1966)

10   - Fontella Bass – Rescue Me (The New look 1966)

11  - Sonny Cox – The Wailer (The Wailer 1966)

12  - Ramsey Lewis – Blue Bongo (Goin’Latin 1966)

13  - The Pharaohs – Damballa  (Awakening 1972)

14  - EWF – Beauty (The Need of Love 1971)

15  - EWF – Mom (Last Days and Time 1979)

16  - Minnie Ripperton – Memory Band (Janus 1974)

17  - EWF – Reasons (That’s the way of the World 1975)

18  - EWF – Earth, Wind & Fire (Spirit 1976)

19  - EWF – Wanna Be with You ( Raise 1981)

20  - EWF – You can’t Hide Love (Gratitude 1975)

21  - EWF – Step’s Tube ( Open your Eyes 1974)

22  - EWF – Caribou (Open your Eyes 1974)

23  - Ramsey Lewis – Slick (Salongo 1976)

24  - EWF – Runnin’ (All n All 1977)

25  - EWF – Let Your Feelings Show (I Am 1979)

26  - EWF – And Love Goes On (Faces 1980)

27  - The Emotions – Best of My Love (Rejoices 1977)

28  - Ramsey Lewis – Wade on the Water (Wade in the Water 1966)

29  - Marlena Shaw – Wade in the Water (Chess 45 1966)

30  - EWF – Shining Star (Thats the way of the world 1975)

31  - Deniece Williams – Free (This Is Niecey 1976)

32  - EWF – Dreams (Open Your Eyes 1974)

33  - EWF – Zanzibar (Head to the Sky 1973)

34  - EWF – Fantasy (All n All 1977)

35  - Ramsey Lewis – Sun Goddess (1974)

36  - EWF – Brazilian Rhyme (unreleased version 1977)

37  - EWF – Intro (Gratitude 1975)

Medlar Converse Rubber Tracks - Live x Boiler Room

I can only imagine what happens when the sauce comes flying towards you as fast as this does!!
 

The David W. Niven Collection of Early Jazz Legends 1921-1991

You can probably imagine the thoughts racing through my head upon stumbling across quite possibly the largest, legally free, downloadable, meticulously tagged and organised collection of jazz recordings on the web. What to listen to first? What exactly is in this collection? How on earth do I find the time to listen to all of these? 
Whilst all these questions remain or have only just begun to be explored, I find my feelings of near intimidation, at the hours of listening pleasure available to me, diminish as I read through some comments written by original compiler, David W. Niven. Upon learning of the immense passion and effort put into this compilation by Niven, its as if a portal between his day and ours opens up. His very human desire for his children to share his love of the music is something this writer, and hopefully many of you can also relate to; that when we all pass on, that our life's love and labour will somehow transcend us and continue to provide the same excitement, inspiration, solitude and comfort as the first listen, whenever that was or will be.

As I mentioned earlier, I've yet to even begin to scratch the surface of this epic compilation, however it is already clear that Niven's selection of 'legends' is not too far off what you'd expect. Whilst this may provide the perfect way in which to make your first foray into the world of early jazz, it seems to certainly have the breadth and depth to allow for this collection to also serve as a way of finding new recordings of artists we may already be familiar with. Furthermore, Niven also offers brief commentary at the beginning of each tape for those keen on learning about each artist and particular recording.

I could really yap on all day at the brilliance of the David W. Niven collection, however that would be besides the point and would also take away from the time you could be enjoying the trip back through time in your cassette tape spaceship.

Keep your eyes peeled in the coming weeks for recommended tapes to listen to as I begin to make my way through this huge collection.

BROWSE THE COLLECTION HERE

Arian Cook - Quantum Racer

Uakti - Ovo Da Serpente (Rodrigo Gallardo's Version)

Ross McHenry - 11 Prayers

Paulinho da Costa - Belisco

Some epic jazz funk form Brasil this time round, a new name to add to the ever growing list of back catalogues I need to check out. Paulinho's arrangements are chock full of slick percussion that acts as the spine for densely layered compositions that feature a wide array of sounds both typical of the jazz world and some from da Costa's native Brasil. Prime theme-tune material and excessively groovy.