Back with some pure self-indulgence for this one. One of my favourite yet most challenging niches MY KINDA BALEARIC II, for episode 2/13 for (S2) of WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT... "The Good Frequencies" broadcasting Fri nights from 11 pm UK time, until the end of Dec with this mini-series dedicated to exploring magical musical rabbit holes, one at a time for your weekend playlist.
Feel free to join us weekly as we set sail from the world in magical musical escape pods to exotic and unknown destinations and brave new musical horizons as we constantly scour the infinite world of music for the perfect accompaniment to your weekends chilled out antics, in the form of a fresh playlist and tracklistings weekly. The idea being to connect you most readily with your fave new band, act, artist or label over the coming weeks.
STILL TO COME IN 2024 >>> WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT (S2) The Good Frequencies 2024
UP NEXT WEEK: 18.10 - E.B.M (MY WAY) from the #strangecargo HQ libraries in N.London UK, then...
25.10 - 80's Weekender Vibes II
01.11 - (Personal B'day W'end Show) - Perfect Pop (For John)
08.11 - Hip-Hop - (Conscious & Intelligent)
15.11 - That Lush Library Sound (& Incidental Music)
22.11 - World Electronics II
29.11 - Cosmic & Lost Disco II
06.12 - B.Boy Breaks
13.12 - Sounds for Subs (Bass Heavy Beauties)
20.12 - Gen X - Flash House Sounds II
27.12 - (All Night Finale) New Years Party Sounds
Do hope you will be able to find the time to turn on Tune In and bliss out with us one Friday night and see in the weekend a little differently :-)
Thanks so much for listening, do hope you find something to enjoy in here?
THIS WEEKS MIX:
Being a musical subject particularly close to my heart, I have taken the liberty of attempting to verbally describe what Balearic means to me personally, my own understanding, a somewhat no doubt unconventional interpretation which I will attempt to clarify what this mix was supposed to contain, the feelings it was meant to convey and you can then best decide for yourself if I have managed to pull it off or make a right pigs ear of things???
What is your Balearic? Often mislabelled, misunderstood & misrepresented, (for me) it is a feeling rather than a pigeonhole. Hard to define but not indescribable it instinctively sparks light from itself. At its root it is the candle that emanates away a rooms' prior state of darkness, it can be elusive and fleeting, hard to tie down and consistently adapting to many terrains with ease. It is a beautiful barrage of contrasting noises and feelings, which knows few boundaries in its ongoing excavations to craft cascading, hypnotic, rhythmic soundscapes. Projecting some kind of mental image, not dissimilar to a vintage mad professors’ game of concocted frequential Jenga. It has hidden elements and procedurally it encapsulates the attitude of true Punk & DIY culture, at is DNA it is the emotive wave of the popular and soulful, lost and reimagined. Desert Island sounds for the non-conformists, the lovers, the grinners, the thinkers, the empaths, the risk-takers who can’t resist, and the natural-born swayers who have shunned the big room!
It’s an intricate, expansive landscape positioned between 2 iconic pillars titled Padilla and Weatherall, its sits adjacent and perpendicular, aloft, aloof, and resonant; ebbing & flowing transient forms evolve from inception defying the laws of entropy. It is characteristically warm with tropical sensibilities. An earthy yet otherworldly destination that constantly drifts and transforms operating within the vesica Pisces of 2 concentric circles, and shimmers at the points of connection/s. A place where mutating musical styles meet, mingle, flirt & fuse. It is a place with a foundation of low frequencies that provide depth and texture whilst allowing more angelic noises to echo throughout an ongoing journey to exotic destinations unknown.
It's the oasis where a wide variety of manimals can gather to drink and revive, rest and reflect ethnic and tribal settings, exotic expanding horizons contrasting the beauty of nature with the lesser magic of the sonically propelled ghosts in man-made machines, it's a natural evolution of wonderment, like springs rising from a desert, offering a stark contrast, reflecting a never-ending landscape of morphing, illusive stretching horizons awash with hot sand and searing temperatures. It is the wonderful imagined noises echoing from the oasis in a mirage, the beaches, the hammocks, the bar at sunset, the first coffee of the day to see in a sunrise. It's the moods and feelings of a post-rave generation with nostalgic tendencies. It is in its true form and most organic; it is fundamentally a melting pot, the point of natural convergence, harmony free of chaos. It is full of attitude without being arrogant, it's heavily experimental but not reckless. It starts in one place and travels, floating like an Arabian magic carpet of old tales.
A composite of non-conflicting contradictions that somehow (magically) can sit harmoniously, a carefully crafted melange of moods and feelings, taking influence from everywhere and everything. It’s built on stark contrasts containing a little dash of everything from ambient acoustic and pop elements to punk and harder-edged electronics. It is about taking chances (and managing to pull them off, of course), it’s about mixing up a few well-known classics with a surrounding tapestry of complimentary noises that cohabit and commune with numerous adjacent styles. Often hard-to-deliberate, lesser-known, or hard-to-find releases with a penchant for the mystical, esoteric, and spiritual
It is the 3,6,9 it is the transmutation, the dodecahedron, it is audible alchemy, it is painting pictures with sound and creating ever-evolving textures. It is the essence and spirit of all the summers of love combined from time immemorial and it is the sounds that elevate the soul with ease and finesse in equal measure. It's the flower in the pistol, the peaceful, smiling resistance to the mainstream. It is liberating, rebellious, complex, and nuanced balancing veritable contradictions whilst layering elements constructively to represent something that represents a sum, greater than its parts.
It is full of emotion, passionate and playful in its structure combining conducive moods, tempos, and feelings into a potentially explosive, potentially sedative cocktail of stark contrasts, refined into a synthesis that can transport the mind to destinations both exotic and unknown. It is the Tabula rasa of the sonic crafters, frequential creators, musical sculptors, the refuge of mad men and savants, the projection of a sonic Shambala onto a warm summer evening into any time of day :-)
Last nights’ exploration of MY KINDA BALEARIC II, across 3 hours with full tracklistings and accompanying liner notes for your consideration and listening pleasure.
#latenightales, #backtomine, #eclectic, #balearic, #ambient, #chillout, #electronica, #downtempo, #soundscape, #norules, #nofilter, #cratedigging, #chilled, #djmix, #chill, #world, #acoustic, #indiepop, #fusion, #library,
THIS WEEKS TRACKLISTINGS: MY KINDA BALEARIC II (Appx 3h 4m.) - By #strangecargo 100 - 102 BPM Sunshine Indoors, all the way!
*Anything "Wrong-Speeded" to any more than + or - 5% has a precursor *(WS) - to the left. Actual amount shown in brackets.
CUSTOM CRAFTED INTRO (Containing...) - Unreleased bootleg/mashup by #strangecargo
1st 2 mins or so:
Stevens and Grdnic - Tuning In - Takoma – TAK 7067 US 1979
SAMPLE: It Has Begun! (1979) - UFOs and ET's _ Rod Serling Hosts Documentary
SAMPLE: Michal Urbaniak Group - Valium/Irena - 1973 Germany - Spiegelei – 28771-4 U-
SAMPLE: Totally High Holy Rainbow - Coloured Spirit Hawk of Awakened Manifestation (Part VII) - A Side (Muddy Boots Podcast)
Brief introductory chilled soundscape to cleanse the palate and set out the stall, so to speak
Then;
1.) Summertime - Der Herr Herbst Sextett - The Neutrals Trance Double LP Compilation (VA) - Germany 1982 - Not On Label – RL 003-1
German Jazz Cover of the classic Soul track, Only the last section of the song is used here. Taken from a various artists compilation.
https://www.discogs.com/release/1401587-The-Neutrals-Trance
2.) Tuko Pamoja - Kris Tidjan - 2023 US Small Axes LP BBE UK Digital only release
German Artist, BBE release, LP extraction from the chilled modern electronica fusions department. This soul-jazz and Afro-beat-infused LP takes listeners on a journey through Tidjan's Martinique heritage and contemporary broken beat and jazz influences from Philly to Detroit
https://kristidjan.bandcamp.com/album/small-axes
3.) Theme from Cheers - Lebanon Junior High Choral - LP Vinyl, Private Press, none, The Year of release is unknown.
Wonderful private press find gifted by my digging partner (Dangey-Mouse), Delightful Childrens Choir Version of the famous US show tune.
- Sets the stall out nicely to prepare the audience for some "expect the unexpected" kind of action on the way.
*No links or resources available.
4.) Check Over - Z-ARC - 2019 - Ambidextrous Records Spain - (Formally Glasgow, Scotland) - Digital Only release.
An injection of warmth and dream-like reflections, intermingled splendidly with some great spacey samples, Very laidback, almost melancholic electronic musings
- of the downtempo variety, nice light to skippy drum work with elements of glitch just pervading here and there. Nice proto electro feels to a modern, intelligent production.
https://ambidextrousrecords.bandcamp.com/album/sampling-the-moon
5.) Embolada Do Arisco - Eduardo Nascimento - Sem Fronteiras CD only release LP - Switzerland, Not on label - AJP 6664.1 - Year unknown
Folky, Ethnic, Latin Guitar, Male Vocals, World music feel, laidback, acoustic, slightly tribal underpinnings. Tropical flavour with some quality jazzed up fusion.
https://www.discogs.com/release/9479684-Eduardo-Nascimento-Sem-Fronteiras
6.) When The WInter Comes - Fresh - Omniverse LP, Prodigal Records, Detroit - US - 1978
Retro-feel Rock gem with strong Prog proclivities pervading, Hippy-esque storytelling ballad mixing west coast and acid folk elements seamlessly.
- Nice Jazz flute interjections and a slow builder, progressively escalating with captivating emotive male vocal and lyrics which resonates with a certain fragility underpinning its dreamy nature.
https://www.discogs.com/release/3311230-Fresh-Omniverse
7.) Sleep Node - Armand Bultheel - Lullabies for Computers Vinyl LP - Cracki Records – France 2022
Reminds me of the Penguin Cafe Orchestra, but also fused up with some nice fades in and out of smokebelch type pads. Lining up the next sample-based track by providing a nice twisting ambient texture
https://www.discogs.com/release/22018450-Armand-Bultheel-Lullabies-For-Computers
8.) Tuning Out - Stevens and Grdnic - Takoma – TAK 7067 1979
Constructed from samples, providing the perfect link and palate cleanser to cue up the following track. Taken from a great sample-based LP, full of emotive soundscapes and worthy snippets of note.
https://www.discogs.com/release/1436728-Stevens-Grdnic-Somewhere-Over-The-Radio
9.) Unsent Letter - Machine Gun Fellatio (2002) - Warner Music Australia – Yellow Reissue 2018 Vinyl edition 5419790531
Reminds me of Gomez at their finest, the warbling bass distortions work beautifully and provide the ideal background for the light indie pop male vocals, has a nice dubby pop feel.
- Excellent band with definitive sunshine pop. Lush brush work on analogue drums combined with resonant organ work.
https://www.discogs.com/master/742608-Machine-Gun-Fellatio-Paging-Mr-Strike
10.) Tonight Show - Skin Mag 2018 US Self Released Digital Only
Has a similar feel to the early Suede releases, nice male pop vocal, chanson like rhythms intertwine to best effect. Reminds me of a Turin Breaks release in its production values.
https://open.spotify.com/track/6iVrHS4tsNTgxXt8sF514Q
11.) Lion - Rule #18 - Fish in a Birdcage - Purple Vinyl LP Waterfall 2022, Canada
Exotic, dark/cabaret noir in a warm and sleazy laid back and jazzed up lounge style. Laidback, sultry, sonic schmooze with live instrumentation featuring splendid twinkly keys and jazz keyboard set against Latin pop guitar and cool vocals.
https://www.discogs.com/release/28396735-Fish-In-A-Birdcage-Waterfall
12.) O Saber - SONS OF ZÖKU - endless Digital LP 2024 - Echodelikrecords OR 24 vinyl release: Label: Copper Feast Records – CUFEAST036LP
Format: Limited Edition, Stereo, Eco-mix Vinyl Country: Australia Released: Feb 2, 2024
Further injection of the tribal and ethnic with another lo-fi stripped-down production. Slightly Celtic undertones mystically sit surprisingly well against an otherwise predominantly Eastern-feeling soundscape.
- Nice use of ethnic percussion and hypnotic, almost chant-like vocal incorporating both males and females.
https://www.discogs.com/release/29838952-Sons-of-Z%C3%B6ku-%C3%8Bndl%C3%ABss
13.) *(WS) - Mental Dada (B-N-Spired Late Nite Mix) (Repitched:_ 33 RPM + 8_) - Nightmover
– Agua De Beber (Di Ba Da) LP - Strictly Dance? – 7243 8 80462 6 - Germany 1992 or Label:
Degenerate – DR 1213 - Format: Vinyl, 12", 45 RPM Country: Germany Released: 1992
Wrong speeder from '92 with distinctive smiley-faced sensibilities about it. Downtempo rave afterparty vibes. Hypnotic, warm with old's cool sax stabs to sway along to.
- Tropical dreamy feelings that injects a little more power in its 2nd half. Beachside feelings intermingled throughout the production.
https://www.discogs.com/release/199394-Nightmover-Agua-De-Beber-Di-Ba-Da
14.) Rumba Solar - Chris Coco & George Solar - Label: DSPPR – DSPPR060 ISLAND VIBRATIONS Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
- Country: UK Released: Aug 18, 2023
Balearic Don at work here, so you probably know what to expect... Cafe Del Mar Feelings, wonderfully created, perfectly executed, nicely scattered ethnic percussion at play with a nice Wetherall-esque type sample.
https://www.discogs.com/release/28042842-Chris-Coco-George-Solar-Island-Vibrations
15.) Bunny & The Lakers - Maid In Sweeden_Batlore Bunny & The Lakers – Numbers Label: Not On Label – T-243330 Vinyl, LP
- Country: Canada Released: 1979
Only used as an interlude and to set up the next track, a late 70s experimental release on Private Press Vinyl
https://www.discogs.com/release/1918604-Bunny-The-Lakers-Numbers
16.) Untranslated - Unknown Artist - [Thailand] Details unknown Private Press
Dreamy pop like, psych folk from Thailand. Nice tropical indie-pop feel with shades of beach boy style & aesthetics about it. Serenely chilled with retro acid folk feelings
* No further links or resources readily available.
17.) Mahal' (Live) - Glass Beams Studio version available on Ninja Tunes UK ZEN12667 2024 Ltd Edition Orange Vinyl
Quite possibly the most exciting band over the last couple of years for me personally. Very tight live instrumentation and spot-on production. Very eastern in nature, warm and mystical with the lushest of analogue drums at work.
- Cool Cinematic sound with library elements lightly sprinkled to maximum effect, esoteric and spiritual in equal measure these are exotic and journeying vibes.
https://www.discogs.com/release/30278048-Glass-Beams-Mahal
18.) Expectations - Blacktop Gardening is a Practice, Not an Idea (Deluxe) 2024 Digital Only Release Nice Guy Records
More dreamy sunshine pop and another particularly warm and full production. Slight Style Council & early EBTG feelings bubble under a laidback, indie pop fretty guitar-led hip swayer.
- Nice Lyrics and male vocal which all help to carry the track along just right.
https://blacktopmakesmusic.bandcamp.com/album/gardening-is-a-practice-not-an-idea
19.) Love love - Rick Asikpo Label: Afrodisia – DWAPS 2121 Format: Vinyl, LP, Album Country: Nigeria Released: 1980
Introducing a little more of the funk element with this splendid find, lost 80's vinyl from Africa with heavily soulful underpinnings.
- Full band sound with distinctive late disco era production values combining to give a nice balearic, boogie vibe and tropical overtones.
https://www.discogs.com/release/7028432-Rick-Asikpo-And-Afro-Fusion-Got-To-Be-Me
20.) Nous Loves - Michel Bagoe Label: HDebs Productions – HFD 3005-1 Format: Vinyl, LP, Album Country: France Released: 1993
World music fusion and feelings with downtempo, ethnic and Latin vibes, a lo-fi sound with infectious tropical rhythms, and male-led vocal with great uplifting female interjection on the chorus.
https://www.discogs.com/release/6092719-Michel-Bagoe-Michel-Bagoe
21.) Blue Tribe - Discover (Ambient Mix) Label: Virgin Club – VGP 0000 88 Format: Vinyl, 12", 33 ? RPM, Blue Country: Germany Released: 1996
Definitive late 80's, and early '90s vibes and enigma style beats but with distinctive sunshine, flavours expressed through its Latin guitar. Nice choral sampling was used to best effect to create a dreamy downtempo.
- Additional euro-female dulcet tones interject a further ethnic sense and spirituality to the production. Close to cheesy with a standard rap break interlude present.
https://www.discogs.com/release/1150205-Blue-Tribe-Discover
22.) Sweet Powder White - Sons of Ken Party Angry LP Digital Release Only UK 2024
Getting a little deeper, a little darker. Shades of Weatherall for me in this one! Distinctive bass, downtempo but driving and bubbling with underlying energy.
- 90's techno feel to the overall production which generally possesses strong acidic tendencies at its foundation.
https://sonsofken.bandcamp.com/album/party-angry
23.) Fax Yourself - Psyko Dream (1989) Label: Sound Of Belgium – SHM 893 Format: Vinyl, 12", 45 RPM Country: Belgium Released: 1989
Continuing into the space created by the darkness with this one, late 80s nubeat vibes abound sounds like elements of Moroder, Carpenter, and Kraftwerk have all collided beautifully.
- Contains early 90s feel rave-type stabs to give that retro feeling and combines a spooky, slightly processed, nice choice of (haunting) sample to compliment this laid-back rave-era production.
https://www.discogs.com/release/308669-Fax-Yourself-Walking-On-Sunshine-89
24.) Cause You're Young - Kay - Label: Messe-Produktionen – none Format: Cassette, C20 Country: Germany Released: Feb 1983
Lush lo-fi coldwave, post-punk, minimal experimental electronica off Cassette, lost 80s media with a strong dark cabaret feel about it.
- Stripped back, raw production works perfectly affording space for a moody musical projection. Haunting, Melancholic male vocal.
https://www.discogs.com/release/9464103-Kay-Feel
25.) BB&Q BAND - GENIE Label: Break Records – 1850331 Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo Country: Netherlands Released: 1985
A sprinkling of classics and a particularly light and sparkly 80's soul production sitting somewhere between ballads and jazz-funk. Essentially a laid-back soul weekender classic.
- Ideal for interjecting a little nostalgia into the proceedings and also providing a nice, light and poppy, yet smooth and soulful, warm production setting us up nicely for one more directional twist as the mix continues.
https://www.discogs.com/release/212721-BB-Q-Band-Genie
26.) Sampling The Moon - Z-ARC - Flagged - 2019 - Ambidextrous Records Spain (formerly Glasgow, Scotland)
2nd track by this band in this set and another perfect example of recreating retro feelings perfectly, A lush proto feel to the proceedings, laidback, unhurried but constantly journeying forward, propped up with excellent use of space-like sampling to best effect.
- Slightly glitchy texture and a definite 80s feel of dreamlike, swaying hypnotic, and ambient techno in its original definition. Downtempo, laidback with lush warm pads, quality intelligent drumwork and definitive proto-electro feelings throughout.
Grows and escalates just right across 3 distinct stages, all providing a nice otherworldly feel.
https://ambidextrousrecords.bandcamp.com/album/sampling-the-moon
27.) Rex Omar - Komka (Instrumental) Label: RXv – RXCD 03 Format: CD, Album Country: Germany Released: 1998
In the vein of Earl Klugh and some almost Benson-esque type rhythms, mixed up here before fully going into the guitar and drum-led instrumental. Soulful, Chilled and funky live instrumentation with a bit of an Eastern groove about it.
- Nice Jazzy, Ethnic track that sounds like it could have been on one of the early cafe del mar compilation releases.
https://www.discogs.com/release/10197813-Rex-Omar-Dangerous
28.) John Williams - Dance Of The Emperor's Clouds [UK] (Originally 1973) - but 77 release = Label: Cube Records – TOOFA 12/1, Cube Records – TOOFA 12/2
- Series: Doubleback Series Format: 2 x Vinyl, LP, Album, Compilation
Lush cinematics, analogue drum breaks reminding me of David Axelrod. Nice chilled laidback and funky library sound vibes. A little moody, a little exotic, a little sultry fusing light and dark elements brilliantly.
https://www.discogs.com/release/1730651-John-Williams-Changes-The-Height-Below
29.) Choubi by Brandt Brauer Frick - Yasmine Hamdan Label: Crammed Discs – CRAM 284LP, Hamdanistan Records – CRAM 284LP Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
- Country: Belgium Released: Jun 8, 2018
A remix project LP from Belgium in 2018 and an excellent example of making the track your own. Lush, Lo-fi, stripped-back tribalism with distinctly tropical flavours sitting on top of some dark and moody electronic underpinnings.
- A nice experimental fusion with depth and significant texture use to underpin some highly dysfunctional pop which flirts with dark cabaret. Mystical and spiritual feelings also abound here.
https://www.discogs.com/release/12156691-Yasmine-Hamdan-Jamilat-Reprise
30.) The Last Train - Basement Freaks Label: Jalapeno Records – JAL157 Format: CD, Album FUNK FROM THE TRUNK Country: UK Released: 2013
Introducing more glimpses of light and beckoning sunshine back into the mix with this one. Soulful, Funky, Downtempo with cool jazz Flute work. A Nice Nightmares on Wax feel to the overall production, warm, lo-fi eclectic sound with
- An increasingly mystical Eastern funk-drenched sunshine feeling about it as it continues, brimming with spiritual and esoteric/ethnic percussive undertones & exotic strings, a strong instrumental with excellent instrumentation sounding like a lost Ballistic Brothers track.
https://basementfreaks.bandcamp.com/album/funk-from-the-trunk
31.) Le Mékong (Live) - Lucien & The Kimono Orchestra Studio version available on vinyl: Label: Cracki Records – CRACKI055 Format: 2 x MEMOIRS D'ELEPHANT (VA) Compilation Vinyl, LP, Stereo
- Country: France Released: 2020
One more magical live recording used again here and has a nice 80's euro feel to it. Soulful and sleazy in equal measure wrapped in a downtempo dystopian disco and distinct library feel to the track.
https://www.discogs.com/release/17609290-Various-Memoires-DElephant-03
32.) Sunset Breakup - Dr Rubberfunk Label: Jalapeno Records – JAL 59 Format: Vinyl, 12", EP Country: UK Released: 2008
One of my favourite labels, with an incredible amount of output and tracks suitable to raise the parties temperature at will. This track is no exception, uplifting, feel-good cheap as chips bargain bucket Balearics abound with some lovely analogue drum work,
- Enchanting chanson infectious pop melodies with a Gainsbourg level of sultriness about it. Cinematic to angelic porn groove sensibilities resting firmly on the Vampyros Lesbos side of playful funky pop. Has somewhat of a
- Lemon Jelly feel to it in terms of production values reminiscent of mid 90's trip hop and broken beat (early days) experimentations paying homage to vibes 3 decades earlier with finesse and feeling.
https://www.discogs.com/release/1291718-Dr-Rubberfunk-Sunset-Breakup-EP
33.) 845 - Comedown Room self-released digital-only US 2023
Indie Pop with a dreamlike shoegaze feel to it. Almost yacht rock with a West Coast feeling at its heart, downtempo, soulful, poppy, easy listening, cool acoustic bass, nice drum work, and infectious pop Hammond to give a nice organic feel.
https://comedownroom.bandcamp.com/track/845
34.) I Want Your Love (Switch'd Up) - SwitchVilla Self release digital-only off Switch Effect LP US 2017
80's feel vocoder cover, which gets everything right effortlessly. One of those totally shouldn’t work experimentations that just pays off. A full and warm production that does a decent job of owning a risky cover attempt.
35.) TETOUZE - Rajasthani soul Self-release digital only 2023
Time to go a little deeper still, more subtle hints of darker regions beckoning. Another quality track with both Eastern and esoteric feelings underpinning an ethnic and spiritual track that is not afraid to journey as it builds.
- Elements of tribal feelings are purveyed and used most excellently to give the track a slightly haunting nature, whilst the ongoing progressive chuggy structure and non-formula composition allow the track to build in energy in distinct stages.
https://tetouze.bandcamp.com/album/rajasthani-soul
36.) Ouais J'aime Bien - Antonin Appaix Cracki Records off the Neoprene Vinyl LP 2023
More synth-led dream pop fusing very light vocoder effects, with strong euro-pop and chanson sensibilities about it.
https://appaixantonin.bandcamp.com/album/n-opr-ne
37.) California Dreamin' (1969) - Today's People Label: Evolution (3) – 2004 Format: Vinyl, LP Country: US Released: 1969
Cool cover and rendition of the hippy classic from the US. Perfectly capturing and retaining the authentic moods and feelings of an entire generation. Brilliant playful yet substantive production that effortlessly switches from moments
- Of fragility against a backdrop of slow-building energy as the track continues. Excellent drum work on the analogue side drives the whole thing to give funky overtones and "clap to the choir" feel
- Lush lo-fi rebellious, spiritually led pop at its best!
https://www.discogs.com/release/6159684-Todays-People-Hello-World-Meet-Todays-People
38.) Get Out Of My Life Woman (1966) - Tages Off the LP Tages -2 Label: Platina – PALP 3002 Vinyl, LP, Album Country: Sweden Released: Aug 4, 1966
LP version of a big single, but this version is out of Sweden in the mid-60s, maintaining and perpetuating the hippy vibes of the last track as the journey continues. Manages to exude a late 70's rock to mellow garage punk feel in the production sense.
https://www.discogs.com/release/3049473-Tages-2
39.) Within You, Within Me - Meltt Label: Nettwerk Music Group – 31462-1 Format: 2 x Vinyl, LP, 45 RPM, Off the Album, Eternal Embers Limited Edition, Numbered, Stereo,
- Orange Galaxy, Grey-White Marble Country: Canada Released: 2023
Used as a sample only to provide a link & palate cleanser between the tracks above and below.
https://www.discogs.com/release/28567273-Meltt-Eternal-Embers
40.) Red - The ivories Self released digital only 2017 US
Dreamy West Coast feel indie/sunshine pop, lifting the mood and layered up in parts with the echoes of the prior sample. Downtempo, feel-good, chamber pop influence and slightly psychedelic elements drift in and out of a poppy infectious guitar-led production
https://theivories.bandcamp.com/track/red
41.) Apiento - Things You Do For Love (Heartbeat) UK 2019 Self Released Digital & Vinyl release on testpressing.org
One of the UKs bossmen at work, head honcho of test pressing blog doing his thing most excellently naturally exuding authentic old's cool moods and feelings with a chilled and laidback slice of retro, perfectly encapsulated via a somewhat more modern recording.
- As ever, nice use of space, echoes, and effects to provide transient pulsating textures from which the samples gently dance in and out with ease. Incorporates clever use of French sample to maximum effect, giving it a back-in-the-day, back room, acid house vibe about it.
-Melodic, Ambient, and Techno all at once, defying traditional pigeon holes and instead remaining a lovely melange of moods and chilled-out feelings that would sound great anywhere seeking to bliss and space things out a little.
https://www.discogs.com/release/13370995-Apiento-Things-You-Do-For-Love
42.) Moments Are Passing By - Beta Consciousness off the Synaesthesia CD LP Nyquist 2021 recording 23 release Germany also txt recordings CD Digi release: 2021
Natural, Organic, lo-fi progression perfectly suited to follow on from the above track. Softened bleeps abound against a contrastingly warm bassline, it is drifting, and hypnotic, yet contains meaty understated synth work that seems to reflect cinematic moods and give the effect
- Of a lost soundtrack. A quality production of chilled and intelligent Orbital-like Techno at its best, instantly invoking feelings of nostalgia. An ever-evolving composition and structure that progressively builds and smolders subtly throughout.
https://txtrecordings.bandcamp.com/track/moments-are-passing-by (CD link)
43.) Rhymes R Flowing - Sure Shot Groove Label: Basement Division – BD2 T1 Format: Vinyl, 12", 33 RPM Country: Sweden Released: 1989
Original Mantronix proto-electro vibes aplenty in this recreation of an earlier sound derivative, driven along in a spritely fashion complete with US retro-style male rap vocals to give a distinctive mid-80s feel. Pervading sub-bass elements sit over crisp hypnotic, head-nodding drum work.
https://www.discogs.com/release/2132972-Sure-Shot-Groove-Rhymes-R-Flowing
44.) Ny Subway Session - Valo Off self-released digital-only LP Battle Breaks Cypher US
Bassy, sub-pounding moody, dark, and cinematic with a soundtrack feel to it. Reminds me a little of Nasty Rox inc.
https://valoxxx.bandcamp.com/album/battle-breaks-cypher
45.) It's Ok (It's Not Ok) - Mindchatter Mind of a genius Vinyl Release 2022 US Dream Soup Purple LP
Waves of rhythmic downtempo, and somewhat funky grooves pulsate across this particularly chugging downbeat, synthy, bass-driven electronica, warm, slightly tribal with tropical undertones effervescing effortlessly.
https://www.discogs.com/release/25486738-Mindchatter-Dream-Soup
46.) You Float my Boat - Kingbastard Ambidextrous Records Spain (Formerly Glasgow, Scotland) Off the Brainfunk LP 2023
Another track slightly reminiscent of the original Lemon Jelly Productions, with a mid-90s feel to the overall production. Sounds like something Nightmares on Wax might play and also reminds me of the Ballistic Brothers early 90's releases.
features male slightly poppy vocal which works well to carry the track along to maximum effect. Dream-like hypnotics for the enthusiastic head nodders.
https://ambidextrousrecords.bandcamp.com/album/brainfunk
47.) Studies (Instrumental) - Toro y Moi - Label:
Company Records (4) – none- Format: Cassette, Album, Stereo, White Shell Country: US Released: Jan 20, 2023
One more instrumental, one more fabulous artist showcasing impressive and intricate instrumentalisation off this splendid LP from the US. Slight Eastern influences pervading.
https://toroymoi.bandcamp.com/track/studies-instrumental
48.) Whole Wide World - Radio Trip UK digital-only release off the LP Jalapeno Funk Vol 2 Jalapeno Records 2023
Riding the wave so to speak here as a little more heat and vitality is interjected into the proceedings. Nice laidback urban feel hypnotics, blunted and broken beat dynamics with a cool funky, soulful, jazz fusion wrapped in Hip Hop. Trip Hop sensibilities.
-Slight turntablist approach to the production, crisp and choppy yet warm and bassy in equal measure, nice horns add a little ethnicity to the overall cinematic feel and nice use/placement and processing of samples.
https://jalapenorecords.bandcamp.com/album/jalapeno-funk-vol-2
49.) Stop, Look and Listen - Jazz Spastiks Self Released Digital only UK 2017 off the LP Unkut Fresh Instrumentals
More Hip Hop influence with some sounds that remind me of A Tribe Called Quest. Laidback, sun-drenched US rap on the intelligent/conscious side. sounds like it would sit well in a Nightmares on Wax or Mr Scruff set. Cool soulful bassline and funky influences
- Collide beautifully to create a downtempo groove that is infectious in nature.
https://jazzspastiks.bandcamp.com/album/unkut-fresh-instrumentals
50.) Black and White - Nawari Label: LBT Records – LBT-MC 101 Format: Cassette, Stereo Country: Germany Released: 1994, Also a CD release.
Increasing the tropical aspects with further heat and energy, this time with Caribbean feelings overlaid and Reggae undertones at its foundation. Live instrumentation alongside retro-rave, chillout room synths and sampling, a nice fusion complete with an electric rock guitar solo
- To give an 80's retro fusion umbrella to a decent anti-racist protest track.
https://www.discogs.com/release/13950075-Nawari-Black-And-White (Cassette link)
51.) Rotten Apple - Kingbastard Label: Herb Recordings – HERB036 Format: 17 x File, WAV, Album, Compilation Country: UK Released: Feb 1, 2011, Also on Ambidextrous recordings, Spain on Digital.
Think bastard lovechild of Aphex & William Orbit and you are in the right ballpark, FX & glitched elements, cleverly layered and highly refined, processed bleeps, synths, and samples circle each other in a seductive, sometimes slightly sinister manner. techno at its most chilled and experimental with guitars adding a little Latin flavour at the end.
https://ambidextrousrecords.bandcamp.com/track/rotten-apple (Ambidextrous link)
52.) Gorillaz - Stylo Label: Not On Label (Gorillaz) – STYLO 10 Format: Vinyl, 10", Promo, 45 RPM, White Country: UK Released: 2010
Back into head down and marching on mode and a retro-feel track that reminds me strongly of the world-class wrecking crew in its synthwork and chords. Another proto-electro mid-80s feel, perfectly reconstructed and further enhanced with a cool male vocal in an indietronica meets pop/soul kind of style. Slightly dark and moody with a bit of chug in there.
Nice soulful twist in the second half with guest vocalist adding depth and weight with some slight fleeting almost disco moments, brimming with feel-good emotions.
https://www.discogs.com/release/2178519-Gorillaz-Stylo
53.) Bells - Bloodline Label: Móatún 7 – MOA095 Format: Lathe Cut, 7"Vinyl, Limited Edition, Clear Country: Iceland Released: Oct 22, 2021
A slight echo back to the original dream-like state at the start of the journey, a reminder from whence we came, so to speak. Laidback and dreamlike electronica with lush, warm pads, buzzing with downtempo resonance, ambient sensibilities with slight ethnic overtones enhanced by subtle steel (hang) drum usage.
- Emotive downtempo that gently smolders as it builds.
https://www.discogs.com/release/22089163-Bloodline-27-vs-Funk-Harmony-Park-MOA095
54.) The Insatiable Hunger of Forever (with Mark McBrain Bower) - The Stranded Alien / The NTT recording label - S. Korea - from Opera Gargantua 2021
- Analog drum driven beauty with strong cinematic and neo-classical, contemporary jazz elements throughout, Wonderfully emotive generally, with additionally emotional classical piano keys progressively emergent, and building in anticipation throughout. Hypnotic and seductive, excellent warm and full production that sounds like it could sit nicely on the Rome LP from Dangermouse and Danielle Lupi
https://thestrandedalien.bandcamp.com/track/the-insatiable-hunger-of-forever-with-mark-mcbrain-bower or for the LP https://23stabwounds-records.bandcamp.com/album/opera-gargantua
55.) Trimaxion - maXIon Curavtures vinyl LP 2023 Shall not Fade UK SNFLP012
Off one of my favourite UK labels of recent years but this is much mellower than the majority of their releases. It has a definite old's cool ravers feel to it, great use of sampling which reminds me of the Weatherall remix of Papua New Guinea and it effortlessly incorporates nice spiritual and ethnic elements in choice laidback ambient techno sensibilities.
https://www.discogs.com/release/28398472-maXIon-Curvatures-LP
56.) Digital Versicolor - Glass Candy Off the B/E/A/T/B/O/X LP Label: Italians Do It Better – IDIB005 Format Vinyl, LP Vinyl, with bonus 7", 33 RPM Country: US Released: 2008
A firm fave to end and a final wash of post-punk, neo-wave, minimal to dungeon synth cinematics. Sounds like it could sit well alongside other tracks on a lost John Carpenter LP or the Shogun Assassin soundtrack.
A cool dark and indie infused, Moroder feel, to an emotive beast that just builds and builds as it goes. Cracking authentic warmth and distinctive 80's feel to the production that would surely be well suited to a remake of Scarface (In an imaginary world of course, some flicks should never be copied!)
https://www.discogs.com/release/1490200-Glass-Candy-BEATBOX
Feel free to join us weekly as we set sail from the world in magical musical escape pods to exotic and unknown destinations and brave new musical horizons as we constantly scour the infinite world of music for the perfect accompaniment to your weekends chilled out antics, in the form of a fresh playlist and tracklistings weekly. The idea being to connect you most readily with your fave new band, act, artist or label over the coming weeks.
STILL TO COME IN 2024 >>> WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT (S2) The Good Frequencies 2024
UP NEXT WEEK: 18.10 - E.B.M (MY WAY) from the #strangecargo HQ libraries in N.London UK, then...
25.10 - 80's Weekender Vibes II
01.11 - (Personal B'day W'end Show) - Perfect Pop (For John)
08.11 - Hip-Hop - (Conscious & Intelligent)
15.11 - That Lush Library Sound (& Incidental Music)
22.11 - World Electronics II
29.11 - Cosmic & Lost Disco II
06.12 - B.Boy Breaks
13.12 - Sounds for Subs (Bass Heavy Beauties)
20.12 - Gen X - Flash House Sounds II
27.12 - (All Night Finale) New Years Party Sounds
Do hope you will be able to find the time to turn on Tune In and bliss out with us one Friday night and see in the weekend a little differently :-)
Thanks so much for listening, do hope you find something to enjoy in here?
THIS WEEKS MIX:
Being a musical subject particularly close to my heart, I have taken the liberty of attempting to verbally describe what Balearic means to me personally, my own understanding, a somewhat no doubt unconventional interpretation which I will attempt to clarify what this mix was supposed to contain, the feelings it was meant to convey and you can then best decide for yourself if I have managed to pull it off or make a right pigs ear of things???
What is your Balearic? Often mislabelled, misunderstood & misrepresented, (for me) it is a feeling rather than a pigeonhole. Hard to define but not indescribable it instinctively sparks light from itself. At its root it is the candle that emanates away a rooms' prior state of darkness, it can be elusive and fleeting, hard to tie down and consistently adapting to many terrains with ease. It is a beautiful barrage of contrasting noises and feelings, which knows few boundaries in its ongoing excavations to craft cascading, hypnotic, rhythmic soundscapes. Projecting some kind of mental image, not dissimilar to a vintage mad professors’ game of concocted frequential Jenga. It has hidden elements and procedurally it encapsulates the attitude of true Punk & DIY culture, at is DNA it is the emotive wave of the popular and soulful, lost and reimagined. Desert Island sounds for the non-conformists, the lovers, the grinners, the thinkers, the empaths, the risk-takers who can’t resist, and the natural-born swayers who have shunned the big room!
It’s an intricate, expansive landscape positioned between 2 iconic pillars titled Padilla and Weatherall, its sits adjacent and perpendicular, aloft, aloof, and resonant; ebbing & flowing transient forms evolve from inception defying the laws of entropy. It is characteristically warm with tropical sensibilities. An earthy yet otherworldly destination that constantly drifts and transforms operating within the vesica Pisces of 2 concentric circles, and shimmers at the points of connection/s. A place where mutating musical styles meet, mingle, flirt & fuse. It is a place with a foundation of low frequencies that provide depth and texture whilst allowing more angelic noises to echo throughout an ongoing journey to exotic destinations unknown.
It's the oasis where a wide variety of manimals can gather to drink and revive, rest and reflect ethnic and tribal settings, exotic expanding horizons contrasting the beauty of nature with the lesser magic of the sonically propelled ghosts in man-made machines, it's a natural evolution of wonderment, like springs rising from a desert, offering a stark contrast, reflecting a never-ending landscape of morphing, illusive stretching horizons awash with hot sand and searing temperatures. It is the wonderful imagined noises echoing from the oasis in a mirage, the beaches, the hammocks, the bar at sunset, the first coffee of the day to see in a sunrise. It's the moods and feelings of a post-rave generation with nostalgic tendencies. It is in its true form and most organic; it is fundamentally a melting pot, the point of natural convergence, harmony free of chaos. It is full of attitude without being arrogant, it's heavily experimental but not reckless. It starts in one place and travels, floating like an Arabian magic carpet of old tales.
A composite of non-conflicting contradictions that somehow (magically) can sit harmoniously, a carefully crafted melange of moods and feelings, taking influence from everywhere and everything. It’s built on stark contrasts containing a little dash of everything from ambient acoustic and pop elements to punk and harder-edged electronics. It is about taking chances (and managing to pull them off, of course), it’s about mixing up a few well-known classics with a surrounding tapestry of complimentary noises that cohabit and commune with numerous adjacent styles. Often hard-to-deliberate, lesser-known, or hard-to-find releases with a penchant for the mystical, esoteric, and spiritual
It is the 3,6,9 it is the transmutation, the dodecahedron, it is audible alchemy, it is painting pictures with sound and creating ever-evolving textures. It is the essence and spirit of all the summers of love combined from time immemorial and it is the sounds that elevate the soul with ease and finesse in equal measure. It's the flower in the pistol, the peaceful, smiling resistance to the mainstream. It is liberating, rebellious, complex, and nuanced balancing veritable contradictions whilst layering elements constructively to represent something that represents a sum, greater than its parts.
It is full of emotion, passionate and playful in its structure combining conducive moods, tempos, and feelings into a potentially explosive, potentially sedative cocktail of stark contrasts, refined into a synthesis that can transport the mind to destinations both exotic and unknown. It is the Tabula rasa of the sonic crafters, frequential creators, musical sculptors, the refuge of mad men and savants, the projection of a sonic Shambala onto a warm summer evening into any time of day :-)
Last nights’ exploration of MY KINDA BALEARIC II, across 3 hours with full tracklistings and accompanying liner notes for your consideration and listening pleasure.
#latenightales, #backtomine, #eclectic, #balearic, #ambient, #chillout, #electronica, #downtempo, #soundscape, #norules, #nofilter, #cratedigging, #chilled, #djmix, #chill, #world, #acoustic, #indiepop, #fusion, #library,
THIS WEEKS TRACKLISTINGS: MY KINDA BALEARIC II (Appx 3h 4m.) - By #strangecargo 100 - 102 BPM Sunshine Indoors, all the way!
*Anything "Wrong-Speeded" to any more than + or - 5% has a precursor *(WS) - to the left. Actual amount shown in brackets.
CUSTOM CRAFTED INTRO (Containing...) - Unreleased bootleg/mashup by #strangecargo
1st 2 mins or so:
Stevens and Grdnic - Tuning In - Takoma – TAK 7067 US 1979
SAMPLE: It Has Begun! (1979) - UFOs and ET's _ Rod Serling Hosts Documentary
SAMPLE: Michal Urbaniak Group - Valium/Irena - 1973 Germany - Spiegelei – 28771-4 U-
SAMPLE: Totally High Holy Rainbow - Coloured Spirit Hawk of Awakened Manifestation (Part VII) - A Side (Muddy Boots Podcast)
Brief introductory chilled soundscape to cleanse the palate and set out the stall, so to speak
Then;
1.) Summertime - Der Herr Herbst Sextett - The Neutrals Trance Double LP Compilation (VA) - Germany 1982 - Not On Label – RL 003-1
German Jazz Cover of the classic Soul track, Only the last section of the song is used here. Taken from a various artists compilation.
https://www.discogs.com/release/1401587-The-Neutrals-Trance
2.) Tuko Pamoja - Kris Tidjan - 2023 US Small Axes LP BBE UK Digital only release
German Artist, BBE release, LP extraction from the chilled modern electronica fusions department. This soul-jazz and Afro-beat-infused LP takes listeners on a journey through Tidjan's Martinique heritage and contemporary broken beat and jazz influences from Philly to Detroit
https://kristidjan.bandcamp.com/album/small-axes
3.) Theme from Cheers - Lebanon Junior High Choral - LP Vinyl, Private Press, none, The Year of release is unknown.
Wonderful private press find gifted by my digging partner (Dangey-Mouse), Delightful Childrens Choir Version of the famous US show tune.
- Sets the stall out nicely to prepare the audience for some "expect the unexpected" kind of action on the way.
*No links or resources available.
4.) Check Over - Z-ARC - 2019 - Ambidextrous Records Spain - (Formally Glasgow, Scotland) - Digital Only release.
An injection of warmth and dream-like reflections, intermingled splendidly with some great spacey samples, Very laidback, almost melancholic electronic musings
- of the downtempo variety, nice light to skippy drum work with elements of glitch just pervading here and there. Nice proto electro feels to a modern, intelligent production.
https://ambidextrousrecords.bandcamp.com/album/sampling-the-moon
5.) Embolada Do Arisco - Eduardo Nascimento - Sem Fronteiras CD only release LP - Switzerland, Not on label - AJP 6664.1 - Year unknown
Folky, Ethnic, Latin Guitar, Male Vocals, World music feel, laidback, acoustic, slightly tribal underpinnings. Tropical flavour with some quality jazzed up fusion.
https://www.discogs.com/release/9479684-Eduardo-Nascimento-Sem-Fronteiras
6.) When The WInter Comes - Fresh - Omniverse LP, Prodigal Records, Detroit - US - 1978
Retro-feel Rock gem with strong Prog proclivities pervading, Hippy-esque storytelling ballad mixing west coast and acid folk elements seamlessly.
- Nice Jazz flute interjections and a slow builder, progressively escalating with captivating emotive male vocal and lyrics which resonates with a certain fragility underpinning its dreamy nature.
https://www.discogs.com/release/3311230-Fresh-Omniverse
7.) Sleep Node - Armand Bultheel - Lullabies for Computers Vinyl LP - Cracki Records – France 2022
Reminds me of the Penguin Cafe Orchestra, but also fused up with some nice fades in and out of smokebelch type pads. Lining up the next sample-based track by providing a nice twisting ambient texture
https://www.discogs.com/release/22018450-Armand-Bultheel-Lullabies-For-Computers
8.) Tuning Out - Stevens and Grdnic - Takoma – TAK 7067 1979
Constructed from samples, providing the perfect link and palate cleanser to cue up the following track. Taken from a great sample-based LP, full of emotive soundscapes and worthy snippets of note.
https://www.discogs.com/release/1436728-Stevens-Grdnic-Somewhere-Over-The-Radio
9.) Unsent Letter - Machine Gun Fellatio (2002) - Warner Music Australia – Yellow Reissue 2018 Vinyl edition 5419790531
Reminds me of Gomez at their finest, the warbling bass distortions work beautifully and provide the ideal background for the light indie pop male vocals, has a nice dubby pop feel.
- Excellent band with definitive sunshine pop. Lush brush work on analogue drums combined with resonant organ work.
https://www.discogs.com/master/742608-Machine-Gun-Fellatio-Paging-Mr-Strike
10.) Tonight Show - Skin Mag 2018 US Self Released Digital Only
Has a similar feel to the early Suede releases, nice male pop vocal, chanson like rhythms intertwine to best effect. Reminds me of a Turin Breaks release in its production values.
https://open.spotify.com/track/6iVrHS4tsNTgxXt8sF514Q
11.) Lion - Rule #18 - Fish in a Birdcage - Purple Vinyl LP Waterfall 2022, Canada
Exotic, dark/cabaret noir in a warm and sleazy laid back and jazzed up lounge style. Laidback, sultry, sonic schmooze with live instrumentation featuring splendid twinkly keys and jazz keyboard set against Latin pop guitar and cool vocals.
https://www.discogs.com/release/28396735-Fish-In-A-Birdcage-Waterfall
12.) O Saber - SONS OF ZÖKU - endless Digital LP 2024 - Echodelikrecords OR 24 vinyl release: Label: Copper Feast Records – CUFEAST036LP
Format: Limited Edition, Stereo, Eco-mix Vinyl Country: Australia Released: Feb 2, 2024
Further injection of the tribal and ethnic with another lo-fi stripped-down production. Slightly Celtic undertones mystically sit surprisingly well against an otherwise predominantly Eastern-feeling soundscape.
- Nice use of ethnic percussion and hypnotic, almost chant-like vocal incorporating both males and females.
https://www.discogs.com/release/29838952-Sons-of-Z%C3%B6ku-%C3%8Bndl%C3%ABss
13.) *(WS) - Mental Dada (B-N-Spired Late Nite Mix) (Repitched:_ 33 RPM + 8_) - Nightmover
– Agua De Beber (Di Ba Da) LP - Strictly Dance? – 7243 8 80462 6 - Germany 1992 or Label:
Degenerate – DR 1213 - Format: Vinyl, 12", 45 RPM Country: Germany Released: 1992
Wrong speeder from '92 with distinctive smiley-faced sensibilities about it. Downtempo rave afterparty vibes. Hypnotic, warm with old's cool sax stabs to sway along to.
- Tropical dreamy feelings that injects a little more power in its 2nd half. Beachside feelings intermingled throughout the production.
https://www.discogs.com/release/199394-Nightmover-Agua-De-Beber-Di-Ba-Da
14.) Rumba Solar - Chris Coco & George Solar - Label: DSPPR – DSPPR060 ISLAND VIBRATIONS Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
- Country: UK Released: Aug 18, 2023
Balearic Don at work here, so you probably know what to expect... Cafe Del Mar Feelings, wonderfully created, perfectly executed, nicely scattered ethnic percussion at play with a nice Wetherall-esque type sample.
https://www.discogs.com/release/28042842-Chris-Coco-George-Solar-Island-Vibrations
15.) Bunny & The Lakers - Maid In Sweeden_Batlore Bunny & The Lakers – Numbers Label: Not On Label – T-243330 Vinyl, LP
- Country: Canada Released: 1979
Only used as an interlude and to set up the next track, a late 70s experimental release on Private Press Vinyl
https://www.discogs.com/release/1918604-Bunny-The-Lakers-Numbers
16.) Untranslated - Unknown Artist - [Thailand] Details unknown Private Press
Dreamy pop like, psych folk from Thailand. Nice tropical indie-pop feel with shades of beach boy style & aesthetics about it. Serenely chilled with retro acid folk feelings
* No further links or resources readily available.
17.) Mahal' (Live) - Glass Beams Studio version available on Ninja Tunes UK ZEN12667 2024 Ltd Edition Orange Vinyl
Quite possibly the most exciting band over the last couple of years for me personally. Very tight live instrumentation and spot-on production. Very eastern in nature, warm and mystical with the lushest of analogue drums at work.
- Cool Cinematic sound with library elements lightly sprinkled to maximum effect, esoteric and spiritual in equal measure these are exotic and journeying vibes.
https://www.discogs.com/release/30278048-Glass-Beams-Mahal
18.) Expectations - Blacktop Gardening is a Practice, Not an Idea (Deluxe) 2024 Digital Only Release Nice Guy Records
More dreamy sunshine pop and another particularly warm and full production. Slight Style Council & early EBTG feelings bubble under a laidback, indie pop fretty guitar-led hip swayer.
- Nice Lyrics and male vocal which all help to carry the track along just right.
https://blacktopmakesmusic.bandcamp.com/album/gardening-is-a-practice-not-an-idea
19.) Love love - Rick Asikpo Label: Afrodisia – DWAPS 2121 Format: Vinyl, LP, Album Country: Nigeria Released: 1980
Introducing a little more of the funk element with this splendid find, lost 80's vinyl from Africa with heavily soulful underpinnings.
- Full band sound with distinctive late disco era production values combining to give a nice balearic, boogie vibe and tropical overtones.
https://www.discogs.com/release/7028432-Rick-Asikpo-And-Afro-Fusion-Got-To-Be-Me
20.) Nous Loves - Michel Bagoe Label: HDebs Productions – HFD 3005-1 Format: Vinyl, LP, Album Country: France Released: 1993
World music fusion and feelings with downtempo, ethnic and Latin vibes, a lo-fi sound with infectious tropical rhythms, and male-led vocal with great uplifting female interjection on the chorus.
https://www.discogs.com/release/6092719-Michel-Bagoe-Michel-Bagoe
21.) Blue Tribe - Discover (Ambient Mix) Label: Virgin Club – VGP 0000 88 Format: Vinyl, 12", 33 ? RPM, Blue Country: Germany Released: 1996
Definitive late 80's, and early '90s vibes and enigma style beats but with distinctive sunshine, flavours expressed through its Latin guitar. Nice choral sampling was used to best effect to create a dreamy downtempo.
- Additional euro-female dulcet tones interject a further ethnic sense and spirituality to the production. Close to cheesy with a standard rap break interlude present.
https://www.discogs.com/release/1150205-Blue-Tribe-Discover
22.) Sweet Powder White - Sons of Ken Party Angry LP Digital Release Only UK 2024
Getting a little deeper, a little darker. Shades of Weatherall for me in this one! Distinctive bass, downtempo but driving and bubbling with underlying energy.
- 90's techno feel to the overall production which generally possesses strong acidic tendencies at its foundation.
https://sonsofken.bandcamp.com/album/party-angry
23.) Fax Yourself - Psyko Dream (1989) Label: Sound Of Belgium – SHM 893 Format: Vinyl, 12", 45 RPM Country: Belgium Released: 1989
Continuing into the space created by the darkness with this one, late 80s nubeat vibes abound sounds like elements of Moroder, Carpenter, and Kraftwerk have all collided beautifully.
- Contains early 90s feel rave-type stabs to give that retro feeling and combines a spooky, slightly processed, nice choice of (haunting) sample to compliment this laid-back rave-era production.
https://www.discogs.com/release/308669-Fax-Yourself-Walking-On-Sunshine-89
24.) Cause You're Young - Kay - Label: Messe-Produktionen – none Format: Cassette, C20 Country: Germany Released: Feb 1983
Lush lo-fi coldwave, post-punk, minimal experimental electronica off Cassette, lost 80s media with a strong dark cabaret feel about it.
- Stripped back, raw production works perfectly affording space for a moody musical projection. Haunting, Melancholic male vocal.
https://www.discogs.com/release/9464103-Kay-Feel
25.) BB&Q BAND - GENIE Label: Break Records – 1850331 Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo Country: Netherlands Released: 1985
A sprinkling of classics and a particularly light and sparkly 80's soul production sitting somewhere between ballads and jazz-funk. Essentially a laid-back soul weekender classic.
- Ideal for interjecting a little nostalgia into the proceedings and also providing a nice, light and poppy, yet smooth and soulful, warm production setting us up nicely for one more directional twist as the mix continues.
https://www.discogs.com/release/212721-BB-Q-Band-Genie
26.) Sampling The Moon - Z-ARC - Flagged - 2019 - Ambidextrous Records Spain (formerly Glasgow, Scotland)
2nd track by this band in this set and another perfect example of recreating retro feelings perfectly, A lush proto feel to the proceedings, laidback, unhurried but constantly journeying forward, propped up with excellent use of space-like sampling to best effect.
- Slightly glitchy texture and a definite 80s feel of dreamlike, swaying hypnotic, and ambient techno in its original definition. Downtempo, laidback with lush warm pads, quality intelligent drumwork and definitive proto-electro feelings throughout.
Grows and escalates just right across 3 distinct stages, all providing a nice otherworldly feel.
https://ambidextrousrecords.bandcamp.com/album/sampling-the-moon
27.) Rex Omar - Komka (Instrumental) Label: RXv – RXCD 03 Format: CD, Album Country: Germany Released: 1998
In the vein of Earl Klugh and some almost Benson-esque type rhythms, mixed up here before fully going into the guitar and drum-led instrumental. Soulful, Chilled and funky live instrumentation with a bit of an Eastern groove about it.
- Nice Jazzy, Ethnic track that sounds like it could have been on one of the early cafe del mar compilation releases.
https://www.discogs.com/release/10197813-Rex-Omar-Dangerous
28.) John Williams - Dance Of The Emperor's Clouds [UK] (Originally 1973) - but 77 release = Label: Cube Records – TOOFA 12/1, Cube Records – TOOFA 12/2
- Series: Doubleback Series Format: 2 x Vinyl, LP, Album, Compilation
Lush cinematics, analogue drum breaks reminding me of David Axelrod. Nice chilled laidback and funky library sound vibes. A little moody, a little exotic, a little sultry fusing light and dark elements brilliantly.
https://www.discogs.com/release/1730651-John-Williams-Changes-The-Height-Below
29.) Choubi by Brandt Brauer Frick - Yasmine Hamdan Label: Crammed Discs – CRAM 284LP, Hamdanistan Records – CRAM 284LP Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
- Country: Belgium Released: Jun 8, 2018
A remix project LP from Belgium in 2018 and an excellent example of making the track your own. Lush, Lo-fi, stripped-back tribalism with distinctly tropical flavours sitting on top of some dark and moody electronic underpinnings.
- A nice experimental fusion with depth and significant texture use to underpin some highly dysfunctional pop which flirts with dark cabaret. Mystical and spiritual feelings also abound here.
https://www.discogs.com/release/12156691-Yasmine-Hamdan-Jamilat-Reprise
30.) The Last Train - Basement Freaks Label: Jalapeno Records – JAL157 Format: CD, Album FUNK FROM THE TRUNK Country: UK Released: 2013
Introducing more glimpses of light and beckoning sunshine back into the mix with this one. Soulful, Funky, Downtempo with cool jazz Flute work. A Nice Nightmares on Wax feel to the overall production, warm, lo-fi eclectic sound with
- An increasingly mystical Eastern funk-drenched sunshine feeling about it as it continues, brimming with spiritual and esoteric/ethnic percussive undertones & exotic strings, a strong instrumental with excellent instrumentation sounding like a lost Ballistic Brothers track.
https://basementfreaks.bandcamp.com/album/funk-from-the-trunk
31.) Le Mékong (Live) - Lucien & The Kimono Orchestra Studio version available on vinyl: Label: Cracki Records – CRACKI055 Format: 2 x MEMOIRS D'ELEPHANT (VA) Compilation Vinyl, LP, Stereo
- Country: France Released: 2020
One more magical live recording used again here and has a nice 80's euro feel to it. Soulful and sleazy in equal measure wrapped in a downtempo dystopian disco and distinct library feel to the track.
https://www.discogs.com/release/17609290-Various-Memoires-DElephant-03
32.) Sunset Breakup - Dr Rubberfunk Label: Jalapeno Records – JAL 59 Format: Vinyl, 12", EP Country: UK Released: 2008
One of my favourite labels, with an incredible amount of output and tracks suitable to raise the parties temperature at will. This track is no exception, uplifting, feel-good cheap as chips bargain bucket Balearics abound with some lovely analogue drum work,
- Enchanting chanson infectious pop melodies with a Gainsbourg level of sultriness about it. Cinematic to angelic porn groove sensibilities resting firmly on the Vampyros Lesbos side of playful funky pop. Has somewhat of a
- Lemon Jelly feel to it in terms of production values reminiscent of mid 90's trip hop and broken beat (early days) experimentations paying homage to vibes 3 decades earlier with finesse and feeling.
https://www.discogs.com/release/1291718-Dr-Rubberfunk-Sunset-Breakup-EP
33.) 845 - Comedown Room self-released digital-only US 2023
Indie Pop with a dreamlike shoegaze feel to it. Almost yacht rock with a West Coast feeling at its heart, downtempo, soulful, poppy, easy listening, cool acoustic bass, nice drum work, and infectious pop Hammond to give a nice organic feel.
https://comedownroom.bandcamp.com/track/845
34.) I Want Your Love (Switch'd Up) - SwitchVilla Self release digital-only off Switch Effect LP US 2017
80's feel vocoder cover, which gets everything right effortlessly. One of those totally shouldn’t work experimentations that just pays off. A full and warm production that does a decent job of owning a risky cover attempt.
35.) TETOUZE - Rajasthani soul Self-release digital only 2023
Time to go a little deeper still, more subtle hints of darker regions beckoning. Another quality track with both Eastern and esoteric feelings underpinning an ethnic and spiritual track that is not afraid to journey as it builds.
- Elements of tribal feelings are purveyed and used most excellently to give the track a slightly haunting nature, whilst the ongoing progressive chuggy structure and non-formula composition allow the track to build in energy in distinct stages.
https://tetouze.bandcamp.com/album/rajasthani-soul
36.) Ouais J'aime Bien - Antonin Appaix Cracki Records off the Neoprene Vinyl LP 2023
More synth-led dream pop fusing very light vocoder effects, with strong euro-pop and chanson sensibilities about it.
https://appaixantonin.bandcamp.com/album/n-opr-ne
37.) California Dreamin' (1969) - Today's People Label: Evolution (3) – 2004 Format: Vinyl, LP Country: US Released: 1969
Cool cover and rendition of the hippy classic from the US. Perfectly capturing and retaining the authentic moods and feelings of an entire generation. Brilliant playful yet substantive production that effortlessly switches from moments
- Of fragility against a backdrop of slow-building energy as the track continues. Excellent drum work on the analogue side drives the whole thing to give funky overtones and "clap to the choir" feel
- Lush lo-fi rebellious, spiritually led pop at its best!
https://www.discogs.com/release/6159684-Todays-People-Hello-World-Meet-Todays-People
38.) Get Out Of My Life Woman (1966) - Tages Off the LP Tages -2 Label: Platina – PALP 3002 Vinyl, LP, Album Country: Sweden Released: Aug 4, 1966
LP version of a big single, but this version is out of Sweden in the mid-60s, maintaining and perpetuating the hippy vibes of the last track as the journey continues. Manages to exude a late 70's rock to mellow garage punk feel in the production sense.
https://www.discogs.com/release/3049473-Tages-2
39.) Within You, Within Me - Meltt Label: Nettwerk Music Group – 31462-1 Format: 2 x Vinyl, LP, 45 RPM, Off the Album, Eternal Embers Limited Edition, Numbered, Stereo,
- Orange Galaxy, Grey-White Marble Country: Canada Released: 2023
Used as a sample only to provide a link & palate cleanser between the tracks above and below.
https://www.discogs.com/release/28567273-Meltt-Eternal-Embers
40.) Red - The ivories Self released digital only 2017 US
Dreamy West Coast feel indie/sunshine pop, lifting the mood and layered up in parts with the echoes of the prior sample. Downtempo, feel-good, chamber pop influence and slightly psychedelic elements drift in and out of a poppy infectious guitar-led production
https://theivories.bandcamp.com/track/red
41.) Apiento - Things You Do For Love (Heartbeat) UK 2019 Self Released Digital & Vinyl release on testpressing.org
One of the UKs bossmen at work, head honcho of test pressing blog doing his thing most excellently naturally exuding authentic old's cool moods and feelings with a chilled and laidback slice of retro, perfectly encapsulated via a somewhat more modern recording.
- As ever, nice use of space, echoes, and effects to provide transient pulsating textures from which the samples gently dance in and out with ease. Incorporates clever use of French sample to maximum effect, giving it a back-in-the-day, back room, acid house vibe about it.
-Melodic, Ambient, and Techno all at once, defying traditional pigeon holes and instead remaining a lovely melange of moods and chilled-out feelings that would sound great anywhere seeking to bliss and space things out a little.
https://www.discogs.com/release/13370995-Apiento-Things-You-Do-For-Love
42.) Moments Are Passing By - Beta Consciousness off the Synaesthesia CD LP Nyquist 2021 recording 23 release Germany also txt recordings CD Digi release: 2021
Natural, Organic, lo-fi progression perfectly suited to follow on from the above track. Softened bleeps abound against a contrastingly warm bassline, it is drifting, and hypnotic, yet contains meaty understated synth work that seems to reflect cinematic moods and give the effect
- Of a lost soundtrack. A quality production of chilled and intelligent Orbital-like Techno at its best, instantly invoking feelings of nostalgia. An ever-evolving composition and structure that progressively builds and smolders subtly throughout.
https://txtrecordings.bandcamp.com/track/moments-are-passing-by (CD link)
43.) Rhymes R Flowing - Sure Shot Groove Label: Basement Division – BD2 T1 Format: Vinyl, 12", 33 RPM Country: Sweden Released: 1989
Original Mantronix proto-electro vibes aplenty in this recreation of an earlier sound derivative, driven along in a spritely fashion complete with US retro-style male rap vocals to give a distinctive mid-80s feel. Pervading sub-bass elements sit over crisp hypnotic, head-nodding drum work.
https://www.discogs.com/release/2132972-Sure-Shot-Groove-Rhymes-R-Flowing
44.) Ny Subway Session - Valo Off self-released digital-only LP Battle Breaks Cypher US
Bassy, sub-pounding moody, dark, and cinematic with a soundtrack feel to it. Reminds me a little of Nasty Rox inc.
https://valoxxx.bandcamp.com/album/battle-breaks-cypher
45.) It's Ok (It's Not Ok) - Mindchatter Mind of a genius Vinyl Release 2022 US Dream Soup Purple LP
Waves of rhythmic downtempo, and somewhat funky grooves pulsate across this particularly chugging downbeat, synthy, bass-driven electronica, warm, slightly tribal with tropical undertones effervescing effortlessly.
https://www.discogs.com/release/25486738-Mindchatter-Dream-Soup
46.) You Float my Boat - Kingbastard Ambidextrous Records Spain (Formerly Glasgow, Scotland) Off the Brainfunk LP 2023
Another track slightly reminiscent of the original Lemon Jelly Productions, with a mid-90s feel to the overall production. Sounds like something Nightmares on Wax might play and also reminds me of the Ballistic Brothers early 90's releases.
features male slightly poppy vocal which works well to carry the track along to maximum effect. Dream-like hypnotics for the enthusiastic head nodders.
https://ambidextrousrecords.bandcamp.com/album/brainfunk
47.) Studies (Instrumental) - Toro y Moi - Label:
Company Records (4) – none- Format: Cassette, Album, Stereo, White Shell Country: US Released: Jan 20, 2023
One more instrumental, one more fabulous artist showcasing impressive and intricate instrumentalisation off this splendid LP from the US. Slight Eastern influences pervading.
https://toroymoi.bandcamp.com/track/studies-instrumental
48.) Whole Wide World - Radio Trip UK digital-only release off the LP Jalapeno Funk Vol 2 Jalapeno Records 2023
Riding the wave so to speak here as a little more heat and vitality is interjected into the proceedings. Nice laidback urban feel hypnotics, blunted and broken beat dynamics with a cool funky, soulful, jazz fusion wrapped in Hip Hop. Trip Hop sensibilities.
-Slight turntablist approach to the production, crisp and choppy yet warm and bassy in equal measure, nice horns add a little ethnicity to the overall cinematic feel and nice use/placement and processing of samples.
https://jalapenorecords.bandcamp.com/album/jalapeno-funk-vol-2
49.) Stop, Look and Listen - Jazz Spastiks Self Released Digital only UK 2017 off the LP Unkut Fresh Instrumentals
More Hip Hop influence with some sounds that remind me of A Tribe Called Quest. Laidback, sun-drenched US rap on the intelligent/conscious side. sounds like it would sit well in a Nightmares on Wax or Mr Scruff set. Cool soulful bassline and funky influences
- Collide beautifully to create a downtempo groove that is infectious in nature.
https://jazzspastiks.bandcamp.com/album/unkut-fresh-instrumentals
50.) Black and White - Nawari Label: LBT Records – LBT-MC 101 Format: Cassette, Stereo Country: Germany Released: 1994, Also a CD release.
Increasing the tropical aspects with further heat and energy, this time with Caribbean feelings overlaid and Reggae undertones at its foundation. Live instrumentation alongside retro-rave, chillout room synths and sampling, a nice fusion complete with an electric rock guitar solo
- To give an 80's retro fusion umbrella to a decent anti-racist protest track.
https://www.discogs.com/release/13950075-Nawari-Black-And-White (Cassette link)
51.) Rotten Apple - Kingbastard Label: Herb Recordings – HERB036 Format: 17 x File, WAV, Album, Compilation Country: UK Released: Feb 1, 2011, Also on Ambidextrous recordings, Spain on Digital.
Think bastard lovechild of Aphex & William Orbit and you are in the right ballpark, FX & glitched elements, cleverly layered and highly refined, processed bleeps, synths, and samples circle each other in a seductive, sometimes slightly sinister manner. techno at its most chilled and experimental with guitars adding a little Latin flavour at the end.
https://ambidextrousrecords.bandcamp.com/track/rotten-apple (Ambidextrous link)
52.) Gorillaz - Stylo Label: Not On Label (Gorillaz) – STYLO 10 Format: Vinyl, 10", Promo, 45 RPM, White Country: UK Released: 2010
Back into head down and marching on mode and a retro-feel track that reminds me strongly of the world-class wrecking crew in its synthwork and chords. Another proto-electro mid-80s feel, perfectly reconstructed and further enhanced with a cool male vocal in an indietronica meets pop/soul kind of style. Slightly dark and moody with a bit of chug in there.
Nice soulful twist in the second half with guest vocalist adding depth and weight with some slight fleeting almost disco moments, brimming with feel-good emotions.
https://www.discogs.com/release/2178519-Gorillaz-Stylo
53.) Bells - Bloodline Label: Móatún 7 – MOA095 Format: Lathe Cut, 7"Vinyl, Limited Edition, Clear Country: Iceland Released: Oct 22, 2021
A slight echo back to the original dream-like state at the start of the journey, a reminder from whence we came, so to speak. Laidback and dreamlike electronica with lush, warm pads, buzzing with downtempo resonance, ambient sensibilities with slight ethnic overtones enhanced by subtle steel (hang) drum usage.
- Emotive downtempo that gently smolders as it builds.
https://www.discogs.com/release/22089163-Bloodline-27-vs-Funk-Harmony-Park-MOA095
54.) The Insatiable Hunger of Forever (with Mark McBrain Bower) - The Stranded Alien / The NTT recording label - S. Korea - from Opera Gargantua 2021
- Analog drum driven beauty with strong cinematic and neo-classical, contemporary jazz elements throughout, Wonderfully emotive generally, with additionally emotional classical piano keys progressively emergent, and building in anticipation throughout. Hypnotic and seductive, excellent warm and full production that sounds like it could sit nicely on the Rome LP from Dangermouse and Danielle Lupi
https://thestrandedalien.bandcamp.com/track/the-insatiable-hunger-of-forever-with-mark-mcbrain-bower or for the LP https://23stabwounds-records.bandcamp.com/album/opera-gargantua
55.) Trimaxion - maXIon Curavtures vinyl LP 2023 Shall not Fade UK SNFLP012
Off one of my favourite UK labels of recent years but this is much mellower than the majority of their releases. It has a definite old's cool ravers feel to it, great use of sampling which reminds me of the Weatherall remix of Papua New Guinea and it effortlessly incorporates nice spiritual and ethnic elements in choice laidback ambient techno sensibilities.
https://www.discogs.com/release/28398472-maXIon-Curvatures-LP
56.) Digital Versicolor - Glass Candy Off the B/E/A/T/B/O/X LP Label: Italians Do It Better – IDIB005 Format Vinyl, LP Vinyl, with bonus 7", 33 RPM Country: US Released: 2008
A firm fave to end and a final wash of post-punk, neo-wave, minimal to dungeon synth cinematics. Sounds like it could sit well alongside other tracks on a lost John Carpenter LP or the Shogun Assassin soundtrack.
A cool dark and indie infused, Moroder feel, to an emotive beast that just builds and builds as it goes. Cracking authentic warmth and distinctive 80's feel to the production that would surely be well suited to a remake of Scarface (In an imaginary world of course, some flicks should never be copied!)
https://www.discogs.com/release/1490200-Glass-Candy-BEATBOX
Tracklist
| 1 | Tuning In Takoma TAK 7067 US 1979 by Stevens and Grdnic |
| 2 | UFOs and ET's _ Rod Serling Hosts Documentary by SAMPLE: It Has Begun! (1979) |
| 3 | Valium/Irena 1973 Germany Spiegelei 287714 U by SAMPLE: Michal Urbaniak Group |
| 4 | Coloured Spirit Hawk of Awakened Manifestation (Part VII) A Side (Muddy Boots Podcast) by SAMPLE: Totally High Holy Rainbow |
| 5 | Der Herr Herbst Sextett The Neutrals Trance LP Germany 1982 Not On Label RL 0031 by Summertime |
| 6 | Kris Tidjan 2023 US Small Axes LP Not On Label (Kris Tidjan SelfReleased) none by Tuko Pamoja |
| 7 | Lebanaon Junior High Choral Private Press, none by Theme from Cheers |
| 8 | ZARC 2019 Ambidextrous Records US by Check Over |
| 9 | Eduardo Nascimento Sem Fronteiras LP Switzerland, Not on label AJP 6664.1 Year unknown by Embolada Do Arisco |
| 10 | Fresh Omnverse LP, Prodigal Records, Detroit US 1978 by When The WInter Comes |
| 11 | Armand Bultheel Lullabies for Computers LP Cracki Records France 2022 by Sleep Node |
| 12 | Stevens and Grdnic Takoma TAK 7067 1979 by Tuning Out |
| 13 | Machine Gun Fellatio (2002) Warner Music Australia Yellow Reissue 2018 Vinyl edition 5419790531 by Unsent Letter |
| 14 | Skin Mag 2018 US Self Released by Tonight Show |
| 15 | Rule #18 Fish in a Birdcage LP Waterfall 2022, Canada by Lion |
| 16 | SONS OF ZÖKU endless LP 2024 Echodelikrecords by O Saber |
| 17 | Mental Dada (BNSpired Late Nite Mix ) (Repitched:_ 33 RPM + 8_) Nightmover Agua De Beber (Di Ba Da) LP Strictly Dance ? 7243 8 80462 6 Germany 1992 by (WS) |
| 18 | Chris Coco & George Solar Label: DSPPR DSPPR060 Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo Country: UK Released: Aug 18, 2023 by Rumba Solar |
| 19 | Maid In Sweeden_Batlore Bunny & The Lakers Numbers Label: Not On Label T243330 Vinyl, LP Country: Canada Released: 1979 by Bunny & The Lakers |
| 20 | Unknown Artist [Thailand] Details unknown Private Press by Untranslated |
| 21 | Glass Beams Studio version on Ninja Tunes UK ZEN12667 2024 Ltd Edition Orange Vinyl by Mahal' (Live) |
| 22 | Blacktop Gardening is a Practice, Not an Idea (Deluxe) 2024 Digital Only Release Nice Guy Records by Expectations |
| 23 | Rick Asikpo Label: Afrodisia DWAPS 2121 Format: Vinyl, LP, Album Country: Nigeria Released: 1980 by Love love |
| 24 | Michel Bagoe Label: HDebs Productions HFD 30051 Format: Vinyl, LP, Album Country: France Released: 1993 by Nous Loves |
| 25 | Discover (Ambient Mix) Label: Virgin Club VGP 0000 88 Format: Vinyl, 12", 33 ? RPM, Blue Country: Germany Released: 1996 by Blue Tribe |
| 26 | Sons Of Ken Party Angry LP Digital Release Only UK 2024 by Sweet Powder White |
| 27 | Psyko Dream (1989) Label: Sound Of Belgium SHM 893 Format: Vinyl, 12", 45 RPM Country: Belgium Released: 1989 by Fax Yourself |
| 28 | Kay Label: MesseProduktionen none Format: Cassette, C20 Country: Germany Released: Feb 1983 by Cause You're Young |
| 29 | GENIE Label: Break Records 1850331 Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo Country: Netherlands Released: 1985 by BB&Q BAND |
| 30 | ZARC Flagged 2019 Ambidextrous Records US by Sampling The Moon |
| 31 | Komka (Instrumental) Label: RXv RXCD 03 Format: CD, Album Country: Germany Released: 1998 by Rex Omar |
| 32 | Dance Of The Emperor's Clouds [UK] (Originally 1973) but 77 release= Label: Cube Records TOOFA 12/1, Cube Records TOOFA 12/2 Series: Doubleback Series Format : 2 x Vinyl, LP, Album, Compilation by John Williams |
| 33 | Yasmine Hamdan Label: Crammed Discs CRAM 284LP, Hamdanistan Records CRAM 284LP Format: Vinyl, LP, Album Country: Belgium Released: Jun 8, 2018 by Choubi by Brandt Brauer Frick |
| 34 | Basement Freaks Label: Jalapeno Records JAL157 Format: CD, Album Country: UK Released: 2013 by The Last Train |
| 35 | Lucien & The Kimono Orchestra Studio version available on vinyl: Label: Cracki Records CRACKI055 Format: 2 x Vinyl, LP, Compilation, Stereo Country: France Released: 2020 by Le Mékong (Live) |
| 36 | Dr Rubberfunk Label: Jalapeno Records JAL 59 Format: Vinyl, 12", EP Country: UK Released: 2008 by Sunset Breakup |
| 37 | selfreleased digital only US 2023 by Comedown Room |
| 38 | SwitchVilla Self release digital only off Switch Effect LP US 2017 by I Want Your Love (Switch'd Up) |
| 39 | Rajasthani soul Self release digital only 2023 by TETOUZE |
| 40 | Antonin Appaix Cracki Records off the N?é?opr?è?ne LP 2023 by Ouais J'aime Bien |
| 41 | Today's People Label: Evolution (3) 2004 Format: Vinyl, LP Country: US Released: 1969 by California Dreamin' (1969) |
| 42 | Tages Off the LP Tages 2 Label: Platina PALP 3002 Vinyl, LP, Album Country: Sweden Released: Aug 4, 1966 by Get Out Of My Life Woman (1966) |
| 43 | Meltt Label: Nettwerk Music Group 314621 Format: 2 x Vinyl, LP, 45 RPM, Off the Album, Eternal Embers Limited Edition, Numbered, Stereo, Orange Galaxy, GreyWhite Marble Country: Canada Released: 2023 by Within You, Within Me |
| 44 | The ivories Self released digital only 2017 US by Red |
| 45 | Things You Do For Love (Heartbeat) UK 2019 Self Released Digital Only release on testpressing.org by Apiento |
| 46 | Beta Consciousness off the Synesthesia CD LP Nyquist 2021 recording 23 release Germany by Moments Are Passing By |
| 47 | Sure Shot Groove Label: Basement Division BD2 T1 Format: Vinyl, 12", 33 RPM Country: Sweden Released: 1989 by Rhymes R Flowing |
| 48 | Valo Off self released digital only LP Battle Breaks Cypher US by Ny Subway Session |
| 49 | Mindchatter Mind of a genius Vinyl Release 2022 US Dream Soup Purple LP by It's Ok (It's Not Ok) |
| 50 | Kingbastard Abidextrous Records Spain Off the Brainfunk LP 2023 by You Float my Boat |
| 51 | Toro y Moi off the self released digital only US LP Anything In Return (Instrumentals) by Studies (Instrumental) |
| 52 | Radio Trip UK digital only relase off the LP Jalapeno Funk VOl 2 Jalapeno Records by Whole Wide World |
| 53 | Jazz Spastiks Self Relesed Digital only UK 2017 off the LP Unkut Fresh Instrumentals by Stop, Look and Listen |
| 54 | Nawari Label: LBT Records LBTMC 101 Format: Cassette, Stereo Country: Germany Released: 1994 by Black and White |
| 55 | Kingbastard Label: Herb Recordings HERB036 Format: 17 x File, WAV, Album, Compilation Country: UK Released: Feb 1, 2011 by Rotten Apple |
| 56 | Stylo Label: Not On Label (Gorillaz) STYLO 10 Format: Vinyl, 10", Promo, 45 RPM, White Country: UK Released: 2010 by Gorillaz |
| 57 | Bloodline Label: Móatún 7 MOA095 Format: Lathe Cut, 7", Limited Edition, Clear Country: Iceland Released: Oct 22, 2021 by Bells |
| 58 | The Stranded Alien by The Insatiable Hunger of Forever (with Mark McBrain Bower) |
| 59 | xxxx by Opera Gargantua LP Digital Only Self Release South Korea 2021 |
| 60 | maXIon Curavtures vinyl LP 2023 Shall not Fade UK by Trimaxion |
| 61 | Glass Candy Off the B/E/A/T/B/O/X LP Label: Italians Do It Better IDIB005 Format Vinyl, LP Vinyl, 7", 33 RPM Country: US Released: Oct 1, 2008 by Digital Versicolor |
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