Just in time for the last of the Summer sun it’s here, the Balearic anthem we’ve all been waiting for! Sally Rodgers from A Man Called Adam joins forces with Leo Mas & Fabrice on Kenneth Bager’s Music for Dreams label for this relentlessly euphoric house anthem. Available in a string laden full vocal version or driving, acidic after hours dub, it’s a joyful package. Track it down here as a matter of urgency
Monthly Archives: August 2020
Theo Parrish – Red Bull Music Academy
In his words, “Jazz spawned house music, jazz spawned hip-hop, jazz spawned funk and they all reflect back into that.”
This talk at the 2005 Red Bull Music Academy in Seattle, sees him exploring the deepest roots of contemporary dance music and revealing his own creative motivations.
TOPICS: 00:39 – Stevie Wonder 05:32 – Chicago 18:31 – Ron Hardy 30:39 – Sound systems 56:03 – Making jazz 1:09:52 – Sound Signature
MUSIC:
0:39 – Stevie Wonder – “As”
12:50 – Mr Fingers – “Can You Feel It”
13:40 – Mr Fingers – “Amnesia”
38:12 – The JB’s – “Doing It To Death”
40:47 – Aaliyah – “Rock The Boat”
42:01 – Herbie Hancock – “Sleeping Giant”
55:05 – Lil’ Louis & The World – “I Called U (Why’d U Fall)”
1:20:11 – Theo Parrish – “Insane Asylum”
1:27:12 – Herbie Hancock – “Chameleon”
https://www.redbullmusicacademy.com/lectures/theo-parrish-3-cheers-for-the-d
Selected Works 1982 to 1989 Joan Bibiloni
Phil Cooper’s NuNorthern Soul label has secured another classic re-release, this time a five track collection of early works from iconic Mallorquin guitarist and composer Joan Bibiloni. ready for release on September 12, 2020 both on vinyl and digital
Culled from a period beginning in 1982, with the release of his debut solo album ‘Joana Lluna’, to 1989 and his ‘Born’ album, both released on Bibiloni’s own Blau label, and taking in the staggering 1988 album ‘For A Future Smile’ (issued on Polygram sub-label Theta), these recordings offer a glimpse of Joan Bibiloni at his most musically adventurous. What’s more, they offer a bonafide reflection of the island of Mallorca and a genuine sound of the Balearic isles.
There’s a real breadth to his musical range shown here, taking in classical, folk, funk and jazz influences, all brought together into a definitively Balearic sound. It’s a joyful release from first to last, make sure to add it to your collection. Check the Soundcloud sampler below for a flavour of this superb release.
Stephen Stills – Wooden Ships
Steve & Teresa “Catching A Wave”
Original lyric video for Steve & Teresa’s “Catching A Wave”, timeless ode to surfing. Illustrations and animation by Kelsey Ige @alohawares. Music and words by Steve Ma‘i‘i. Reissue produced by Roger Bong for Aloha Got Soul.
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Steve Ma‘i‘i and Teresa Bright enchanted every listener they encountered, including engineer Rick Keefer, who convinced the pair to record at his Sea-West Studios in nearby Hau‘ula. Steve and Teresa cut the album in less than three hours. The resulting LP gave Hawai‘i one of its greatest musical gifts of the 20th century, a song entitled “Catching A Wave”. http://www.alohagotsoul.com
Violet – Seal
Reminded of this beauty today by @JolyonGreen Seal’s amazing vocal with production from Trevor Horn and Anne Dudley on strings, very nice!
Nearest Faraway Place Interview and Guest Mix on Music For Beaches
New guest mix and interview with the lovely Dave Howell from the Music for Beaches radio show in Sydney, was great to have a chat and share some music. Do check out the archive of shows, always a great selection of chilled sounds from Dave.
1. Greg Foat – Island Life
2. Joan Bibiloni – Sa Fosca
3. Pink Floyd – San Tropez
4. Robson Jorge & Lincoln Olivetti – EVA
5. Luca Averna, Chris Coco, Micko Roche – Mare
6. John Beltran – Entardecer (Motor City Wine – Peter Croce’s label!)
7. Roisin Murphy – Something More
8. Steely Dan – Jack of Speed (Air Zaire Edit)
9. Mild Life – Rare Air
10. Steve & Theresa – Catching a Wave
11. Wilson Tanner – Sun Room
The Nearest Faraway Place 