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Flying Lotus presents a two and a half hour mix, all dedicated to some memorable summer listening. FLYING LOTUS - LOVERS MELT 2 (MIXTAPE) |
Blood Sucking Maniacs Are Loose!
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While hardly momentous, I’m proud to say that this compilation is finally finished! For the last couple of years, I’ve wanted to put together a (primarily) garage-rock mix, but I didn’t feel like I was knowledgeable enough to do it justice. Starting last November, I became entrenched in what could be described as a fuzz bender. If it was from the 60’s, came charged with pre-punk grit, and asked to be played loud, then I was listening to it. Please understand I’m not claiming expertise in this expansive and regional genre. I’ll leave that to the ultimate collectors; those who hunt down bands who may or may not have released a couple hundred 45’s in, say, rural Missouri. Instead, I chose to compile the artists and tracks that fueled my interest to begin with. While many of the bands featured here are well under-the-radar of mainstream listeners, these are guys that “made-it.” Most of them released at least one full album, which is rare enough in this genre. Some have even been featured in films like Rushmore (The Creation) and High-Fidelity (The 13th Floor Elevators open the movie). All have served as an influence to recent punk, rock and independent music (See Arial Pink’s cover of Bright Lit Blue Skies by The Rising Storm).
So please… roll down your windows, turn it up, and enjoy your summer!
Last weekend, I cleaned out a corner of my basement to make room for a record cleaning station (sad, but true). During the purge, I came across a group of mixes and compilations that I had put together between 1998 and 2005. Many of them were created for a now defunct mix club. Every couple of months a group of collectors and DJ's would assemble a compilation around a common theme, and then share them with members from across the country. In June of 2004, the theme was "color." This particular mix was one of my favorites. As I did for all of the comps, the tracks were recorded from mostly original vinyl (in this case, not the Timothy McNealy or Lee Mason). While the selections span a number of genres, and range from obscure to commonplace, I tried my best to maintain a cohesive flow. Anyway, if folks dig it, I may post a few more... so let me know whatcha think! Enjoy!
This year I had my first opportunity to attend the OU vs Texas football game, held at the State Fair Grounds in Dallas, TX. Being a southern-raised, college basketball fan, it was truly a unique and memorable experience. Highly Recommended. Anyway, here's a hip-hop mix I quickly compiled for the post-game road-trip from Dallas to Tulsa. Enjoy.
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Because cool weather is upon us, I decided to compile an upbeat punk/rock/beaty mix for all you shredders: mountain, document or otherwise. As always the tracks are tagged, labeled, pictured, and whatnot in iTunes. Just download, play & get energized. Enjoy!
HipHop comp to follow shortly... It's done been uploaded. Labels: art, mixes, music
While there is little to no similarity between the two, both are chocked full of quality listening. Check'em!
From O-Dub & the famous soul-sides blog:
01. Floating Action – So Vapor
02. Paul Parrish – English Sparrow
03. Sublime – Steppin’ Razor
04. Nairobi Sisters – Promise Land (Dub Mix)
05. Francoise Hardy – Je T’ Aime
06. Gal Costa & Caetano Veloso – Que Pena
07. Bibio – Jealous of Roses
08. Shuggie Otis – Inspiration Information
09. Seu Jorge – Mania de Peitao (Jamais Plus Jamais Mix)
10. Mgababa Queens – Akulaiwa Esoweto
11. Hermas Zopoula – Seigneur Apprends Moi
12. Bitty McLean – Walk Away From Love
13. Gaylads – I Need Your Loving
14. Rita Lee – Minha Vida (In My Life)
15. Serge Gainsbourg – Ballade de Melody Nelson
16. Yo La Tengo – The Summer
17. Commodores – Night Shift
Side A
New Hope – Godofallofus
The Inspirational Gospel Singers – The Same Thing It Took
The Week Sisters – What Will It Be Like
Naomi Shelton & The Gospel Queens – I’ll Take The Long Road
Andrew Wartts and the Gospel Storytellers – There Is A God Somewhere
The Religious Souls – Heaven Sweet Heaven
T.L. Barrett & Youth For Christ Choir – Like A Ship
New Hope – Godofallofus
The Inspirational Gospel Singers – The Same Thing It Took
The Week Sisters – What Will It Be Like
Naomi Shelton & The Gospel Queens – I’ll Take The Long Road
Andrew Wartts and the Gospel Storytellers – There Is A God Somewhere
The Religious Souls – Heaven Sweet Heaven
T.L. Barrett & Youth For Christ Choir – Like A Ship
Side B
Charles May and Annette May Thomas – More Faith Is What It Takes
The Art Reynolds Singers – Down Here Lord/How Did It Feel?
The Joubert Singers – Stand on the Word
Donny Hathaway – Lord Help Me
Robert Vanderbilt – Especially To You
The Truthettes -So Good To Be Alive
G.C. (Gospel Clouds) – Let Us Pray
The Relatives – Goodbye World
Charles May and Annette May Thomas – More Faith Is What It Takes
The Art Reynolds Singers – Down Here Lord/How Did It Feel?
The Joubert Singers – Stand on the Word
Donny Hathaway – Lord Help Me
Robert Vanderbilt – Especially To You
The Truthettes -So Good To Be Alive
G.C. (Gospel Clouds) – Let Us Pray
The Relatives – Goodbye World
*My beer sampling also follows this pattern. In the winter, it's stouts and porters, where as now, all I'm sipping on is pilsners and pales.
Birthday Mix with a Heavy Texas Influence
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
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In honor of my three, Texas-born, amigos who share birthdays quite close to one another, I've created a compilation of songs that I think they'd like. Some will definitely be familiar or favorites, but others are those that I envisioned them listening to and enjoying. Happy Birthday, fellas! Looking forward to seeing you soon.
Arthur Verocai: Time to Get Familiar (Downloads Within)
Saturday, April 24, 2010
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August 10, 2009 – I was standing backstage at Cal State’s Luckman Theater when I saw him: tall and thin, dark and intense, his lanky frame barely filling what was supposed to be a fitted suit. Though he was missing the mane of black hair he wore on the cover of his self-titled 1972 album, he was unmistakably composer, arranger and producer Arthur Verocai. Largely unknown in his home country of Brazil, Verocai is worshiped by the likes of TV on the Radio, Cut Chemist, DOOM and Madlib — all of whom were in attendance at this historic event, in which Verocai led a 30-piece orchestra in the first and only performance of his legendary album.
The evening didn’t disappoint. Watching him on stage was transfixing. He didn’t have to do much; he’d done all the hard work at age 25, when he wrote the original charts that this orchestra, under his watchful eye, played to the note. You got the feeling that he recognized just how important this concert was — not just for himself, but also for the lucky audience of 1,200.
The next day, as I fielded emails, text messages and IMs from those who were there, Cut Chemist put it best: “That was one of the best shows L.A. has ever seen.” I felt the need to review my collection for some high points of Verocai’s varied career — which stretched from the heady psychedelia of O Terco (whose first album he arranged) to the gorgeous pop of the little-known duo Ana Maria e Mauricio.
For the playlist assembled by Egon for this article click: VEROCAI
The evening didn’t disappoint. Watching him on stage was transfixing. He didn’t have to do much; he’d done all the hard work at age 25, when he wrote the original charts that this orchestra, under his watchful eye, played to the note. You got the feeling that he recognized just how important this concert was — not just for himself, but also for the lucky audience of 1,200.
The next day, as I fielded emails, text messages and IMs from those who were there, Cut Chemist put it best: “That was one of the best shows L.A. has ever seen.” I felt the need to review my collection for some high points of Verocai’s varied career — which stretched from the heady psychedelia of O Terco (whose first album he arranged) to the gorgeous pop of the little-known duo Ana Maria e Mauricio.
For the playlist assembled by Egon for this article click: VEROCAI
From vtech's music site:
Arthur Verocai is a mysterious figure even in his native Brasil. He has composed and arranged for such giants as Jorge Ben, Gal Costa and Leny Andrade. But hiphop heads know him for his often sampled (see Ludacris, MF Doom and Lil Brother) self-titled solo album. The album came out at the height of the Brasilian dictatorship and was a commercial failure. His performance of this seminal 1972 record complete brought the sold out crowd at the Luckman Theater to a stand still. According to Verocai, he had never played the record, “alive or dead!” His delight at the opportunity to play this music in its complete form can be seen on the Timeless DVD box set.
This song, “Flying to L.A.” was written specifically for the concert at the Luckman. Tt starts with open drums by Mamao from the famed Brasilian trio Azymuth, and then goes on a beautiful harmonic journey. Enjoy, share and turn it up. Download from here. (Right Click & Choose "Save as")
Besides being an amazing mix in itself, this is a wonderful way to experience Verocai's talent as a musician, composer and arranger. You need this in your life... especially with the weather warming up! See more info on the mix below.
In a pinch, J.Rocc stepped up to the plate and performed a stellar set at the Luckman in his place, and Nuts went on to DJ a mind-blowing two hour set at the after-party.
So much of Mochilla’s dealings in Brasil would not have been possible without Rodrigo Teixera (known to the world as DJ Nuts). The Verocai concert surely would never have happened without him. His role in helping with the pre and post co-ordination was enormous.
DJ Nuts is an astute and rigorous historian of Brasil’s vast and varied musical culture. His record collection is legendary; his skills as a DJ are world class. We commissioned him to make this mix to help people understand the extraordinary legacy of Verocai. Many by now know Verocai’s self-titled album, some even know the more popular compositions and arrangements, but none have dug as hard as Nuts. Years of collecting and a strong friendship with Verocai himself have made this historic mix possible. 78 minutes of all Verocai compositions and arrangements is a dream come true.
For such a mix to be made, only a true Brasilian music aficionado could have created this, and we are honored to be able to share it with you.
Right Click to Download: DJ Nuts – Arthur Verocai Mix
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Past Mixes REposted: Duders (October 2007)
Friday, February 19, 2010
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Here is the 2nd mix from WTW#4. It's available for download as a zip file. It's mixed together, so you should set it as a "gapless" album when you import it to your iTunes. The cover images for both the mixes are 6X6 so they should fit a standard CD case. Enjoy.
Tracklist:
01. Lee Austin – Screwdriver
02. Edan – Funky Voltron feat. Insight
03. Outkast – Int’l Players Anthem feat. UGK (Jaymack Remix)
04. Jay Z and the Escorts – Song Cry (DJ Soul Remix)
05. The Roots – Can’t Stop This (DJ Soul Remix)
06. Black Milk – So Gone
07. Talib Kweli – Funny Money (Madlib Prod.)
08. Clipse – We Got it for Cheap
09. Wild Style – Subway Theme (instrumental)
10. M.O.P. – Pounds Up (DJ Soul)
11. Black Milk – Sound the Alarm feat. Guilty Simpson
12. Jay Z – Encore (Paul Nice Remix)
13. 50 Cent – Straight to the Bank (Jaymack Remix)
14. Black Milk – Applause
15. Royce Da 5’9” – Boom
16. Daz Dillinger – In California
17. Dead Prez – Hip Hop
18. Jermiside & Brickbeats – Do ya Thing
19. Jay Dee – Ritmo Suave Bossa Nova
Download the DUDERS Mix here
Past Mixes REposted: Chickadees (October 2007)
Thursday, February 18, 2010
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Here's a mix I put together for WTW#4. It's available for download as a zip file. It's mixed together, so you should set it as a "gapless" album when you import it to your iTunes. The second mix will be up in a day or so. Enjoy.
Tracklist:
01. Donna Corbett - No More Bang Bang (Version)
02. The Dynamics – Seven Nation Army
03. M.I.A. – Paper Planes
04. Western Roots – Rockers Galore
05. Clipse – Mr. Me Too feat. Pharrell
06. Jay Z - 99 Problems (Paul Nice Remix)
07. Beastie Boys - Shake Your Salt (Jaymack Remix)
08. Mark Ronson – Oh My God feat. Lily Allen
09. Modest Mouse – Dashboard
10. Good Shoes – Wait
11. We Were Promised Jetpacks – Moving Clocks Run Slow
12. Mark Ronson – Valerie feat. Amy Winehouse
13. Robots in Disguise – Turn it Up
14. Justice – The Party
15. Justice – D.A.N.C.E.
16. M.I.A. – Bamboo Banga
17. Mark Ronson – Pretty Green feat. Santo Gold
18. Peter, Bjorn, and John – Young Folks
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Past Mixes REposted: GROWN Mix (January 2008)
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
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Here is a mix I made strictly for moi. It's a blend of rock: southern, classic, country, and folk. Overall, pretty mellow. I made it a bit before Cadence was born. At the time, I had been listening to music that I was exposed to growing up in North Carolina. Some of the songs were actual ones that I remember being played around the house, while others are numbers I've found later that are in a similar vein. I wonder if the music I'm playing today will leave a profound impression on Cadence. I hope so... better than the junk currently played on mainstream radio stations. See I am getting old and bitter!Anyway, it's available for download as a zip file. Love it or hate it, it's all one track blended together. I kinda like that format for the iPod. Anyway... enjoy.
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Past Mixes REposted: A Wintry Mix (December 2008)
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
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While home sick most of last week, I got around to putting together a mix. It does reflect the season's change from fall to winter, and the songs chosen were probably influenced by the way I felt. Not to say that it is a downer of a compilation, although that's just where I was coming from. Anyway, it's in a mellow vein with acoustic and soft synth stylings. It's a contemporary version of the Grown Mix (also available) from a year or so ago. The tracks selected were also ones that I felt Corrina would enjoy even if she had never heard them. It's one long track, which I happen to like for mixes on the iPod. Oh yeah, Coco liked the mix. So... take a sip of the juice or go ahead and download the whole thing. Tracklist is in the comments. Leave a critique, please. Enjoy!
Here's a 60's to early 70's compilation of rock and folk with psychedelic tinges. All of the tracks have an underlying tie to animals (the creatures, not the band). As per usual, there are some ubiquitous selections intermixed with obscure, and sometimes odd tunes. I hope this isn't selling some of these short, but a few of the songs are so bad (not really) that they're good. As always... enjoy!:
Just in case... the cover and title are an homage to the exploito-psychedelic bands and compilations from the sixties. Facetiousness is hard to communicate in print.
Well, I've been meaning to put this together for quite some time... probably at least a year. I've been keeping notes on songs that struck me at the moment, and some went, but most stayed. The first Chickadees mix was created for the final WTW get-together in Oklahoma. In fact, I posted it exactly 2 years ago today. My original intentions remain, make a solid, somewhat poppy, pre-partyesque compilation that folks would want to dance to. The main difference between this mix and the original is that there is a whole lot more synth this time around. As always there are some just- or non-released gems, modern classics, and a few that have been around the block a few times. Hopefully you hear something you like... new and old. Enjoy!
(Tracklisting in the comments)
I'm thinking that maybe half of you have experienced a desert monsoon. If you haven't, they typically start popping-up around the end of the summer. This is the time of the year when you feel you just won't live through another 110 degree day. I guess maybe that's why ol' mother nature put their scheduled visits on our calendar. Anyway, these monsoons are visually striking, have a unique (and wonderful) scent, and replenish the environment both figuratively and literally. I don't miss the heat, but I miss them.
My jr. high buddy, Jason Baker, put together a wonderful mix that I envision is a perfect accompaniment to a late summer storm... even a heavy thunder storm for us folks here in the south. Go to his site for a free download. You can also stream it as you sit on the computer. Get it now while it's still up! Here: Jason Baker: Summer Monsoon Mix.
Well done, friend.
Here's a summery mix for you to tote along on road trips or for simply milling around the house with the windows and doors open. The idea was conceived by Miss Parks outta Tulsa, OK, and is basically meant to be a compilation of music that I might play for a group of hungover morning risers. In order to be eligible for the compilation the music had to satisfy at least one of three categories: 1)it makes me smile, 2)it makes me sing, or 3)it makes me dance. Hopefully, you'll have a similar response. Tracks span a time range from the 1970's to barely released and the scope of style is a also diverse, but musically (in form) related. Anyway, enjoy!
Download the "sun up" mix The file is large, but that's because I try to keep the sound quality high!
"us" ... a sweet soul mix
Assembled just in time for Valentine's Day! It's a mix of well-known artists with hopefully some pleasant surprises sprinkled in. I made it as an upbeat, joyous mix. No downer tracks here... with the possible exception of Darondo's "Didn't I" which is too good to leave off regardless of the lyrical content, and its fit into this compilation. Dig it!
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