Tuesday, 22 February 2011
Ill Poetic Presents Marvin Gaye & Pink Floyd 'Requiem for a Dream'
The Story Of Marvin Gaye & Pink Floyd's Unreleased Album:
The Wall concert was only performed a handful of times each in four cities: Los Angeles, Uniondale (Long Island), Dortmund, and London (at Earl's Court). The primary 'tour' occurred in 1980, but the band performed eight shows at Dortmund (14–20 February 1981) and five more shows at Earl's Court (13–17 June) for filming, with the intention of integrating the shows into the upcoming movie. The resulting footage was deemed substandard and scrapped; years later, Roger Waters has given conflicted answers on the status of the concert films stating from "trying to locate this footage for historical purposes but was unsuccessful and considers it to be lost forever" to "I have all of the film but am reluctant to release". There are several unofficial videos of the entire live show in circulation and some footage is shown on the Behind the Wall documentary.
During Marvin Gaye’s stay in Belgium, he would frequent across the pond to the UK, specifically as he was on the road himself for “The Heavy Love Affair Tour”. As Gaye found himself an off day in London, he allegedly visited the Pink Floyd concert at Earl’s Court, and was invited to join them on stage for a rendition of “Let’s Get it On” over Pink Floyd’s “Shine On You Crazy Diamond”. A recent piece of audio footage of this performance has been located.
After the chemistry of this impromptu performance, Waters and Gaye discussed the possibility of recording these collaborations for a possible release in what would be considered an early version of what people now would call a mash-up record. In late 1981, before returning back to the States, Marvin Gaye recorded eight renditions of his songs alongside Waters and Pink Floyd’s released material.
Coming off a recent departure from Motown, Gaye, upset with the rush-job of the Motown-released “In Our Lifetime”, felt the need to move onto other label prospects, feeling the creative urge to push into new musical directions.
As Gaye was now a free agent, Harvest Heritage was interested in putting out this collaborative effort with Marvin and Pink Floyd, following their release of Pink Floyd’s “A Collection of Great Dance Songs” but could not clear rights from Motown to use Marvin’s likeness or vocals from his Motown recordings. Reworking an unused Roger Waters album title, the record was named “Requiem For a Dream”. A limited amount of records were pressed up in late 1981, using previously existing pictures in hopes that it would see a release date to no avail.
The live audio footage of this show is believed to have either surfaced from the original bootleg entitled “The Wall Came Tumbling Down” or Waters unreleased The Wall Tour footage, but cannot be confirmed.
For more information on this project, you can visit www.illpoetic.com
Download Ill Poetic Presents Marvin Gaye & Pink Floyd 'Requiem for a Dream' here.
The Wall concert was only performed a handful of times each in four cities: Los Angeles, Uniondale (Long Island), Dortmund, and London (at Earl's Court). The primary 'tour' occurred in 1980, but the band performed eight shows at Dortmund (14–20 February 1981) and five more shows at Earl's Court (13–17 June) for filming, with the intention of integrating the shows into the upcoming movie. The resulting footage was deemed substandard and scrapped; years later, Roger Waters has given conflicted answers on the status of the concert films stating from "trying to locate this footage for historical purposes but was unsuccessful and considers it to be lost forever" to "I have all of the film but am reluctant to release". There are several unofficial videos of the entire live show in circulation and some footage is shown on the Behind the Wall documentary.
During Marvin Gaye’s stay in Belgium, he would frequent across the pond to the UK, specifically as he was on the road himself for “The Heavy Love Affair Tour”. As Gaye found himself an off day in London, he allegedly visited the Pink Floyd concert at Earl’s Court, and was invited to join them on stage for a rendition of “Let’s Get it On” over Pink Floyd’s “Shine On You Crazy Diamond”. A recent piece of audio footage of this performance has been located.
After the chemistry of this impromptu performance, Waters and Gaye discussed the possibility of recording these collaborations for a possible release in what would be considered an early version of what people now would call a mash-up record. In late 1981, before returning back to the States, Marvin Gaye recorded eight renditions of his songs alongside Waters and Pink Floyd’s released material.
Coming off a recent departure from Motown, Gaye, upset with the rush-job of the Motown-released “In Our Lifetime”, felt the need to move onto other label prospects, feeling the creative urge to push into new musical directions.
As Gaye was now a free agent, Harvest Heritage was interested in putting out this collaborative effort with Marvin and Pink Floyd, following their release of Pink Floyd’s “A Collection of Great Dance Songs” but could not clear rights from Motown to use Marvin’s likeness or vocals from his Motown recordings. Reworking an unused Roger Waters album title, the record was named “Requiem For a Dream”. A limited amount of records were pressed up in late 1981, using previously existing pictures in hopes that it would see a release date to no avail.
The live audio footage of this show is believed to have either surfaced from the original bootleg entitled “The Wall Came Tumbling Down” or Waters unreleased The Wall Tour footage, but cannot be confirmed.
For more information on this project, you can visit www.illpoetic.com
Download Ill Poetic Presents Marvin Gaye & Pink Floyd 'Requiem for a Dream' here.
Apollo Brown - Time Passed Autumn
I really like Apollo Brown and quite often play it on the radio show I do with Skim Milk at kFM. Download the very awesome 'Time Passed Autumn' by Apollo Brown here.
Aruba Red - Burn
Aruba Red gave this demo away to celebrate the Egyptian Revolution, I hope that the rest of the Middle East finds peace and liberation from their current situation. Wikileaks brings truth which will change the world. Download 'Burn' by Aruba Red here.
Knowsum - The Most Awkward
Knowsum has put together a 37 track Beattape filled with tasty wee delights... Download 'The Most Awkward' by Knowsum here.
Monday, 21 February 2011
Soulful - Mumbo Sauce & Drumbreaks
Soulful!'s second project with Inner Loop Records "Mambo Sauce & Drum Breaks. Download this amazing LP here.
Wednesday, 16 February 2011
Bill Withers - Make A Smile For Me (Trishes Edit)
Bill Withers has an amazing voice and the wee additions that have been made to this song are well worth stopping and truly listening to (although i am not too sure on the end)... Check it here.
Miso Shiru & B.Haru - Titties
Local producers Miso Shiru & B.Haru have put out this funky wee beat 'Titties' - it is fantastic! Download it here.
Steezie Wonder - Steely RIP [Part 1]
Steezie Wonder (aka Flex Webster) homage to dancehall pioneer Wycliffe 'Steely' Johnson with excerpts from his lecture at the Redbull Music Academy in 2005 where he had the humbling experience of playing bass with him and Cleevie in a live Jam session... Download 'Steely RIP' here.
J Rocc - Remember (The) Maxx
JRocc breathes new life into old Michael Jackson songs. Download the incredible 'Remember (The) Maxx' here...
J Rocc - Make Me Feel (MCA Version)
I love when JRocc remixes Michael Jackson. It is always awesome. Download 'Make Me Feel (MCA Version)' here.
Mr Vegas - Dicky Dicky
This was done live at the studio with Truly OdD & JRocc. Mr. Vegas over the Simon Says instrumental. Download 'Dicky Dicky' here.
Stones Throw All-Stars - Valentines Jams
Stones Throw's 56th podcast, released Valentine's Day 2010, with sets from Dam-Funk (00:00), J. Rocc (17:30), James Pants (27:00), Peanut Butter Wolf (35:00) and Mayer Hawthorne (46:00).
This is incredible. Download the 'Valentines Day' Podcast here.
This is incredible. Download the 'Valentines Day' Podcast here.
Pale Sketcher - Wash It All Away (King Midas Sound Remix)
Justin K. Broadrick’s Pale Sketcher alias fuses the Godflesh / Jesu founder’s longstanding obsessions, fusing metal-grade emotional heft to ambient-tinged electronic excursions. On the 'Seventh Heaven' EP, Broadrick follows up his 2010 debut, 'Pale Sketches: Demixed', with yet another stylistic shift, deepening and coloring the Pale Sketcher sound in ways that have only been hinted at previously. King Midas Sound (aka UK’s The Bug, Broadrick’s sometime-collaborator in duo Techno Animal) remixes the second single from 'Pale Sketches: Demixed' “Wash It All Away” into a doomy alternate-universe Portishead single, featuring Hitomi on vocals to this originally instrumental track wth a feminine quaver and frying the low end to a crisp. Listen to it here.
Thursday, 10 February 2011
Friday, 4 February 2011
William Devaughn - Be Thankful For What You've Got (DJ Day Edit)
The original of this song is incredible and the talented DJ Day has been tasteful in his edit of 'Be Thankful For What You've Got' by William Devaughn.
DJ Day - Daily Bread Bonus Jawn
Unreleased version off the Daily Bread 12" w/Aloe Blacc & Dr. Oop (Subcontact -2008). Download 'Daily Bread' here.
DJ Day - Funky Sole (Mix)
I hope this Funky Sole Mix by DJ Day will make you go and explore the amazing artists he selected for this
Soul Excitement – Stay Together
Syl Johnson – Right On
Hank Ballard – From the Love Side
Trinikas – Remember Me
Hank Johnson – You Lost Your Thing
Reggie Sadler – Raggedy Bag
Lee Fields – Clap Your Hands
O.V. Wright - Ace of Spades
Johnny King and Fatback Band – Peace, Love Not War
The Parliaments – Testify
Carolyn Franklin – Deal With It
Pamoja – Ooh Baby
Night Train – Making Tracks
Ricardo Marrero – Babalonia
Bill Curtis – Dancing Girl
The Soul Searchers– Think
Lefites Soul Connection - Organ Donor
Billy Garner – Brand New Girl
The New Mastersounds – Hot Dog
The Soul Destroyers – Blow Your Top
Alvin Cash – Keep On Dancin
Mophono – Tighten Up
Sly & the Family Stone – Love City
The Black Exotics - Theme of Blackbyrds
Black Heat – Love the Life You Live
Shhh…
Soul Excitement – Stay Together
Syl Johnson – Right On
Hank Ballard – From the Love Side
Trinikas – Remember Me
Hank Johnson – You Lost Your Thing
Reggie Sadler – Raggedy Bag
Lee Fields – Clap Your Hands
O.V. Wright - Ace of Spades
Johnny King and Fatback Band – Peace, Love Not War
The Parliaments – Testify
Carolyn Franklin – Deal With It
Pamoja – Ooh Baby
Night Train – Making Tracks
Ricardo Marrero – Babalonia
Bill Curtis – Dancing Girl
The Soul Searchers– Think
Lefites Soul Connection - Organ Donor
Billy Garner – Brand New Girl
The New Mastersounds – Hot Dog
The Soul Destroyers – Blow Your Top
Alvin Cash – Keep On Dancin
Mophono – Tighten Up
Sly & the Family Stone – Love City
The Black Exotics - Theme of Blackbyrds
Black Heat – Love the Life You Live
Shhh…
DJ Day - On The Air
I am a huge fan of DJ Day (the man has made talent and is humble) and I noticed that he put up a whole lot of soundcloud downloads and the best thing I can do with them is share them!
Download DJ Day - On the Air
Download DJ Day - On the Air
Darondo - Didn't I (Trishes Edit)
I stumbled across this beautiful edit of Darondo's 'Didnt I' and fell in love... Download Trishes Edit of 'Didnt I' by Darondo here.
DJ Krush - Live in Dublin, 2008
DJ Krush is absolutely amazing live and if you have not had the chance to see him yet, then you need to listen to this!
DJ Krush was on a flying tour of Europe in 2008 and ChoiceCuts were very fortunate to be able to book him for a quick stop in Dublin at the end of January. Promoting his 20 year anniversary DVD which takes a look at his career and incredible output of downbeat instrumental work and solid hiphop offerings since the late 80s. For the full show rundown including the gig poster and photos check out: ChoiceCuts - DJ Krush.
DJ Krush was on a flying tour of Europe in 2008 and ChoiceCuts were very fortunate to be able to book him for a quick stop in Dublin at the end of January. Promoting his 20 year anniversary DVD which takes a look at his career and incredible output of downbeat instrumental work and solid hiphop offerings since the late 80s. For the full show rundown including the gig poster and photos check out: ChoiceCuts - DJ Krush.
Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings - Live In Dublin, 2008
Back in 2008 Choicecuts had Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings over to Irish shores straight from NYC. An amazing vocalist backed by one of the world’s tightest funk outfits and a sold out venue meant there was going to be nothing short of a stampede of funk, soul and partying. Check out the full recording: ChoiceCuts Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings
Outkast - SpottieOttieDopaliscious
'her neck was smelling sweeter than a plate of yams with extra syrup'
Hypnotic Brass Ensemble - Spottie
I love this song/cover! The original is dope as hell and i feel that the Hypnotic Brass Ensemble really hit the mark on this one. I hope that hearing this will encourage you to get their Heritage EP - it is amazing! Download 'Spottie' by Hypnotic Brass Ensemble here.
Massive Attack - Teardrop (Leo Zero Re-Work)
I am a huge fan of Massive Attack and I warmed to this re-work by Leo Zero... Check it out for yourself, download the Leo Zero re-work of 'Teardrop' here.
Bilal - Robots (ClassicBeatz Remix)
A fantastic remix by ClassicBeatz. He has remixed 'Robots' by Bilal.
When I first heard about the Plug Research contest to remix Bilal's Robots, I jumped at the opportunity. I'm usually not a big fan of doing remixes but this song struck a nerve with me. The commentary that Robots has on class and racial hierarchy in America is very telling. I selected the "Jamaican girls" photograph by Carlito Bridgante as the visual representation of my remix. I think that the innocence of the four Jamaican school girls contrasts perfectly with the sharp social commentary of the song. Download the ClassicBeatz remix of 'Robots' here.
When I first heard about the Plug Research contest to remix Bilal's Robots, I jumped at the opportunity. I'm usually not a big fan of doing remixes but this song struck a nerve with me. The commentary that Robots has on class and racial hierarchy in America is very telling. I selected the "Jamaican girls" photograph by Carlito Bridgante as the visual representation of my remix. I think that the innocence of the four Jamaican school girls contrasts perfectly with the sharp social commentary of the song. Download the ClassicBeatz remix of 'Robots' here.
Thursday, 3 February 2011
Wednesday, 2 February 2011
ClassicBeatz - Freedom
Laden with afrocuban afrobeat hip hop soul & funk, this beautiful track 'Freedom' by ClassicBeatz is available for download.
Download.
Download.
Ghostpoet – Cash & Carry Me Home
In two weeks time, the debut album by Ghostpoet will be released on Gilles Peterson’s Brownswood Recordings. Earlier this week, the label released one last teaser: the single Cash & Carry Me Home with remixes from Alex Patchwork and Gang Colours.
Tuesday, 1 February 2011
Beat Connection - Silver Screen (Young Montana? Remix)
Seattle's Beat Connection will be releasing a brand-new single called "Silver Screen" via Moshi Moshi's new sub-label, Tender Age, on March 1. The forthcoming EP (pictured) will feature the title song, a b-side, and two remixes from the likes of British producers Dreamtrak and Young Montana?. Here, we have the latter of the two re-works, this one morphing the North American duo's original synth-pop song into a bubbling, body-moving bit of melodic beat music. The result is something akin to Prefuse 73 having a go at writing a precious tune for the Morr Music label back in their early-'00s heydays, and then maybe some Brainfeeder-signed MPC twiddler giving that jam a remix. And there's nothing wrong with that at all. Download the Young Motana? remix of Silver Screen here.
Paper Diamond - Levitate EP
Forward is not just a direction, it’s a way of life for Colorado based producer Alex B who is rolling out big tunes under the new guise of Paper Diamond. The new project finds the trusted producer moving into previously untraveled musical territory. The Paper Diamond sound has raw energy and the kind of dramatic anticipation only a seasoned producer can incite. Driving beats and bass grab on tight while deep, rich tones rumble under layers of spacey synthesizers, sweet melodies, and catchy vocals. One thing is for sure. The energy is high. Download the Levitate EP here.
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