The Digital Mix

The Digital Mix

Editorial Reviews
From URB Magazine
Überzone drops a continuous mix that champions the kind of mathematically precise, boogie-down breakbeats you fell in love with before you hit your mid-twenties and started listening to Mark Farina. Never really a DJ in the traditional sense of the word (Davey Dave once again provides the vinyl cut-ups), Überzone opted to sequence and record his session purely in the digital realm, a tactic many mix disc purists have frowned upon. Inspired by his live performances, the CD not only features a mint of material from forward-thinking breaks architects like Koma & Bones and Tipper and ILS, but includes four new Überzone tracks, a special mix of "The Freaks" and the classic Dark Side of the Moon remix of "Moondusted."

Thematically, the disc can be broken down into three movements, kicking off with a medley of spacey, synthetic tremors before a 95 BPM turntablist breakdown segues into more progressive rollers from Dylan Rhymes and Elite Force. Capping off his mix with ILS' anthemic "6 Space (Next Level)" is the album's only double-edged decision. Though it remains arguably the biggest breaks tune of the year, it seems a bit out of place on this primarily low-profile track listing.

Rich Thomas

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Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over
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The best soundtrack!

AWESOME!!!

The Best!

OH MY GOSH!

Game Over's the Best!

Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Milan Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Spy Kids

Spy Kids 2 - The Island of Lost Dreams (Collector's Series)

ASIN: B00009YEXC
Release Date: 2003-07-22

Tracks:

Game Over - Performed by Alexa Vega
Thumb Thumbs
Pogoland
Robot Arena
Metal Battle
Toy Maker
Mega Racer
Programmerz
Bonus Life
Cyber Staff Battle
Tinker Toys
Lava Monster Rock
The Real Guy
Orbit
Welcome To The Game
Heart Drive - Performed by Bobby Edner and Alexa Vega
Game Over (Level 5 Mix) Remix - Produced by Dave Curtin for DeepMix
Isle of Dreams (Corez Mix) Remix - Produced by Dave Curtin for DeepMix

Album Description

Music from the motion picture from the writer/director/composer Robert Rodriguez, starring Alexa Vega, Daryl Sabara, Antonio Banderas, Carla Gugino, Ricardo Montalban, Steve Buscemi, Alan Cumming, Bill Paxton, Cheech Marin, Danny Trejo and Sylvester Stallone. Composed and recorded by Robert Rodriguez, the score is comprised of a hybrid sound of classic video game analog synth mixed with crushing orchestra and rock guitars. Features 18 tracks including 2 bonus tracks, 'Game Over' (Level 5 Mix) & 'Isle Of Dreams' (Cortez Mix). Milan Records. 2003.

Customer Reviews:

The best soundtrack!.......2005-10-25

After seeing the 3rd spy kids film, I heard the soundtrack. The songs in the film ae great, including Alexa Vega doing that
duet with co-star Bobby edner, singing Heart Drive.
If you know the movie, you'll love the soundtrack!(14 year old)

AWESOME!!!.......2005-07-08

I like, never listen to music, period, except Green Day. But I like, so totally loved the music that I went out and bought the CD right away!

The Best!.......2003-11-27

My best soundtrack of all time. I have more than 8 soundtracks and this is the only one I play. I would say my favorites are #3 #5 #7 #11 #12 #1 and #18. Even though I listen to all of them, those songs are my favorites. It is also one of my newest cds that I have. I would recommend this CD to every kids that LIKED Spy Kids 3-D.

OH MY GOSH!.......2003-11-15

Great music,Great songs by Alexa Vega,exsalentae.This is SUCH a great CD.TWO THUMBS UP.Buy it NOW!

Game Over's the Best!.......2003-10-03

This soundtrack rocks!This is the best movieamong the two.Ilove the song Game Over best by Alexa Vega.

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very nice
Techno for the junkies
Techno for the junkies

Digital Empire: Mix Breed
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Brooklyn Music Ltd
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Digital Empire: Studio Wars
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ASIN: B00005ABJC
Release Date: 2001-03-27

Tracks:

Delta Sun Bottleneck Stomp (Chemical Brothers Remix) - Mercury Rev
Everything Starts With An E (Crystal Method It's Hardly House Mix) - Ezee Possee
Get Up! Go Insane! (Fatboy Slim Disco Dub) - Stretch & Vern
Fly Life (Roni Size 'Flyzs' Mix) - Basement Jaxx
Big Brother (John Selway Semblance Factor Mix) - Mark Verbos
If I Survive (Way Out West Dub) - Hybrid
Cetch Da Monkey (DJ Dan Needle Damage Mix) - Atomic Babies
Got To Be Free (Frankie Bones' BonesBreak Mastermix) - T.M.F.
We Are Alive (DJ Icey's Arctic Bass Mix) - Paul Van Dyk
Gotta Be Tough (Freddy Fresh On Dope Mix) - Simply Jeff
Everybody Say Love (The Prodigy Remix) - The Magi & Emanation

Customer Reviews:

very nice.......2003-05-05

gotta love the digital empire cds for comin thru all the time.
Get up Go Insane is awesome
Catch Da Monkey is awesome
Big Brother is... guess.... awesome!

all the rest are great as well, those are just my favs

Techno for the junkies.......2001-07-13

This CD is one of my favorites. Track #9 is the best. If you love house techno than you can't be without this CD. It features the talents of so many that will become Gods of the techno world and be worshiped as classics by all ages. Chemical Brothers, Crystal Method, Fatboy Slim, Hybrid, The Prodigy, and more.

Techno for the junkies.......2001-07-13

This CD is one of my favorites. Track #9 is the best on the album. If you seriously love house techno than you can't be without this CD. Every time I listen to it I wanna get up and dance. It features the talents of so many, who will eventually become Gods of the techno world and worshiped like classics of all ages. Chemical Brothers, Crystal Method, Fatboy Slim, Hybrid, and The Prodigy.

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uberzone the digital mix
Irie
Uberzone- It will be in my changer for a while. A MUST HAVE!

Digital Mix
Uberzone
Manufacturer: Moonshine Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Faith in the Future
Y4K

ASIN: B00006JSBY
Release Date: 2002-10-08

Tracks:

Snizl - Uberzone
Powercut (Rewired Mix) - Koma & Bones
Science - Uberzone
Eurostar (Tipper Remix) - S.I. Futures
Watch Dis - E.K.
Kung Fu - Uberzone
Kick A Hole - Forme
Hold Back - Dylan Rhymes Vs. Force Mass Motion
Couscous - Uberzone
Trapezoid - Uberzone
Moondust (Dark Side Of The Moon Mix) - Uberzone
Hi>5 - Elite Force
The Freaks (Special Mix) - Uberzone
You Know It's Hard (Koma & Bones Mix) - The Crystal Method
6 Space (Next Level) - Ils

Customer Reviews:

uberzone the digital mix.......2004-04-13

I myself am a breakbeat dj and this is the dopest collection of nu skool breakz that i have ever heard compiled onto one cd. The thing of it is is that it was done using turnables and cdj's. What I appreciate most about this album is that uberzone holds nothing back; he takes pure, clean breakz and serves them right up right to your face.In doing so he Makes the mickey mouse breakz of Freeland, Koma and Bones, and Rennie Pilgrem seem like wimpy trance anthems. Moreover uberzone gives this album what it needs to be in a league of its own. I can play this entire album start to finish and love every second of it. From uberzone's very own simple, electro-charged masterpiece "Snizl", to the breakbeat classic, Ils's "6 space".
If your into breakz this is must have.

Irie.......2003-01-08

Uberzone is one of the original digital break beat acts from California. This album delivers a mix of big beat's in a classy format. The fact that he is now using turntables ads an edge and a new format to follow. I recomend this album for everyone.

Uberzone- It will be in my changer for a while. A MUST HAVE!.......2002-10-22

I only have 6 disks. This is without a doubt one of the best breaks CDs out. From Track one on, the music takes you over. There is a ton of original material, which is what we need; remixes get a little tired for me. Uberzone's sound is more techy and brighter than my other favorite CD set of the year so far (DJ Hyper- Bedrock Breaks another "must have"). Uberzone's technical ability and fancy scratching as well as the slamming bass tones that penetrate your body are all well balanced with well chosen vox,efx, mad chopping and extremely well done tempo changes. Uberzone's concept for this CD is to pursue the "Perfect Mix" using all the elements and a computer to become a new "Hard Disc" Jockey. I feel he is succeeding. This CD is strong from beginning to end with very few weak points in my opinion. This isn't candy raver BS, but an extremely well done piece of work. Buy this, you won't disappointed, whether you're a raver, tweaker, musician or a fan of breakz, this CD has content. Uberzone comes through with some sinister synth lines and slamming beats. Track 2 is an excellent example. If you can groove to this, than you just can't groove. Tracks 6, 7, 8 are among my faves, but every track has it's strong points.

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Exceptionally complex and difficult stuff
IN LIGHT OF RECENT EVENTS
THE SOCK MOVES FIRMLY TO THE LEFT FOOT...
4 instead of 5 stars? But the previous 2 recieved 5, hmm
She banged her spoon against her plate

In Praise of Learning (Original Mix)
Henry Cow , and Slapp Happy
Manufacturer: East Side Digital
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Unrest
Desperate Straights
Leg End
Egg
Space Shanty

ASIN: B00004TRUW
Release Date: 2000-06-20

Tracks:

War
Living In The Heart Of The Beast
Beginning: The Long March
Beautiful As THe Moon - Terrible As An Army With Banners
Morning Star

Album Details

Third in Re-releases of Henry Cow. on CD for the First Timewith the Originl Mix and Re-Mastered.

Customer Reviews:

Exceptionally complex and difficult stuff.......2007-04-08

In 1975, the German/English avant-garde group Slapp Happy merged with English chamber progressive rock group Henry Cow and created what has to be one of the most exciting and challenging recordings in my collection. Come to think of it, In Praise of Learning (1975) is easily my favorite Henry Cow album and the complexity on this album certainly gave bands like Gentle Giant a run for their money.

The lineup on the album included Henry Cow members Tim Hodgkinson (Hammond organ, clarinet, piano on Living in the Heart of the Beast); Fred Frith (guitar, violin, xylophone, piano on Beautiful as the Moon - As Terrible as an Army with Banners); John Greaves (bass guitar, piano); Chris Cutler (drums, radio); Lindsay Cooper (bassoon, oboe); and Slapp Happy members Dagmar Krause (vocals); Peter Blegvad (guitar, voice, and clarinet); and Anthony Moore (piano, electronics, and tapework). All of the musicians are absolutely top shelf and the group is capable of some mind numbingly complex ensemble work - the arrangements are unbelievable. John is an exceptionally good bass player, and his angular lines on the bass show a clear mastery of the instrument. Other great players include the superb guitarist Fred Frith and Chris Cutler, a drummer I would place in a class with other masters such as Christian Vander (Magma) and Bill Bruford (Yes, King Crimson, U.K. etc).

The five tracks on the album range in length from the 2'30 War to the lengthy 16'18" Living in the Heart of the Beast suite. Although there are moments on the album that use somewhat pleasant modalities (i.e. scales that are nice to listen to) there are large sections of sheer atonal chaos, complete with electronic mayhem and furious explosions on the woodwinds courtesy of Lindsay. The tracks Beginning: The long March and Morning Star are great examples of the more harsh and astringent aspects of the music, while the Living in the Heart of the Beast suite and Beautiful as the Moon... are more in keeping with the English progressive rock style (well somewhat at any rate). I especially appreciate the (at times) complete disintegration of melody and Dagmar's harsh vocal style (there are moments however when her singing style is more "traditional"), although I suppose that for me, the most impressive aspect of this album is the unbelievable intricacy of the arrangements - it is clear that the band spent a great deal of time composing the pieces. Before I forget, the pieces seem to be arranged in a massive suite of sorts.

This remastered album is pretty good and features informative liner notes, the lyrics, small photos of the group, and excellent sound quality.

All in all, this album is very highly recommended to those listeners that like their prog rock on the difficult, atonal, and challenging side of the equation. Other albums by Henry Cow that might prove interesting include Unrest (1974) and Western Culture (1978).

IN LIGHT OF RECENT EVENTS.......2004-08-11

That any music by Henry Cow is out of stock is understandable, but unforgivable. Enough to know about the sacrifice these artists made for their art, and enough to know that in an industry increasingly obsessed with predictable product there is less and less and soon even less room for music that actually says something. In this case, something important.

Amid the complexities of the early 1970s, when some musicians took on some very thorny issues, none proved more dangerous than Henry Cow. With Slapp Happy on board -- for this album at least -- a curiously refined social commentary emerged. If there ever was a proletarian art, this was it. And, as we've been told, art is not a mirror, it is a hammer. Few records can hit as hard as "In praise of learning".

Get your hands on a copy. Listen to it, learn it. Then consider the social and political climate of the Vietnam era, and consider the world today.

THE SOCK MOVES FIRMLY TO THE LEFT FOOT..........2002-11-09

The third album in their ýsocký trilogy (see the cover art for LEG END and UNREST), IN PRAISE OF LEARNING shows Henry Cow, having merged with their (then-) labelmates on Virgin, Slapp Happy, evolved into a band whose music and politics had become one. In press releases, interviews, and the scarce lyrics contained in earlier works (ýNine funerals of the citizen kingý, on LEG END), their left-wing views had been hinted at ý and those who knew the band and how they worked were aware of these beliefs as well ý on this recording, this philosophy takes center stage, with lyrics that leave little doubt as to where the authors stand, delivered with a vengeance by the amazing voice of Dagmar Krause.

The album kicks off nicely with ýWar (Energy enslaved)ý, written by Anthony Moore and Peter Blegvad (two-thirds of Slapp Happy) ý itýs a scathing myth-like tale of the birth and appearance of War on Earth. The powerful lyrics remind the listener that, while War make fight on both sides of conflicts, invoked by varying causes and ideologies, and might employ assorted tools and techniques over the course of history, her purpose and deliverance have always been death and destruction. The next piece, the Tim Hodgkinson opus ýLiving in the heart of the beastý, takes the bandýs revolutionary philosophy and message further ý itýs a history lesson as well as a rallying cry, and the final section, with Fred Frithýs guitar taking the lead, is one of the most powerful pieces of music Iýve ever heard. From the final section: ýNow is the time to begin to determine directions, refuse to admit the existence of destinyýs ruleýý The other vocal selection (from the original album) is ýBeautiful as the moon ý terrible as an army with bannersý, a group composition with lyrics by Chris Cutler. The images it contains are dark (or bright, depending on which side you stand) portents of a class struggle coming to revolutionary fruition, of a people rising up and retaking control of their lives and labor. Itýs overtly political in thought, backed by some more outstanding and moving ensemble playing.

The two instrumental pieces from the original album are ýBeginning: the long marchý (a nod to the Long March that Mao led during the early days of the Chinese Revolution) and ýMorning starý ý each with plenty of room for the band to stretch out and improvise. The final track on this disc is a bonus, not released previously, entitled ýLovers of goldý, another group composition with lyrics by Chris.

Instrumentally, this album shows a progression from the styles developed on the groups first two albums ý the biggest change here is the presence of so many vocals. The merger of Henry Cow with the group Slapp Happy (Peter Blegvad, Anthony Moore and Dagmar Krause) brought two new instrumentalists into the mix ý and gave the bandýs political philosophy a near-perfect voice in Dagmar. Her instrument is like no other. She is obviously possessed of enormous talents and dedication ý and her style fits her role to a ýTý. She can cover an amazing range of tone and delivery, from a coo to a cackle to a scream ý and her German accent brings to mind the social/political songs of Brecht/Eisler/Weill from the first half of the 20th century, artists whose work is extremely relevant to the songs presented here. After the demise of Henry Cow, Dagmar, Fred Frith and Chris Cutler went on to form Art Bears (hey Amazon, where are their cdsý?), who recorded three absolutely amazing and essential albums during their short career.

IN PRAISE OF LEARNING is not easy listening ý either musically or philosophically. It is, however, intelligent and sincere and honest in both categories ý and itýs an album that will always remain a vital element of my collection.

4 instead of 5 stars? But the previous 2 recieved 5, hmm.......2002-10-18

Ah yes, somewhere after "unrest", Slapp Happy and Henry Cow merged, but the union was only temporary. The reason i give 4 stars intstead of the usual 5 for Henry Cow's "In praise of learning" is that i think (and sorry for this) that the inclusion of a singer, and given "desperate straights" and "casablanca moon"; the more song-based compositions are a departure. Before, Henry Cow's instruments were the singers- the instruments were at the forefront, and i feel they were pushed back behind the singer in this album. However, tracks like "The long march" and "morning star" are instrumental- and as "unrest" dealt with improvisation, tape manipulation, etc.- IPOL takes a step further. The inclusion of Mongezi Feza on trumpet adds an incredibly fresh tone over the tracks, particularly "War". We hear more tapework, noise makers, oscillators, even a detuned radio in the background- its little speaker long since blown out. Henry Cow's muscles continued to get larger as the albums kept coming, and the words in my head now are ugly and aggressive. With IPOL, HC just got uuugly, and aggressive. And this is good! Mr. Frith's guitar work on "Living in the heart of the beast" is, well... beastial- it moves and strikes with a force that some hardcore (a la punk, metal, etc) acts have tried to utilize, but have given it overkill. With Mr. Frith, its just enough to disturb. Dagmar is right on the mark- her voice able to reach from dirty to pristine.
The general mood and lyrics reflect the conflict that has been raging around the world since the world was able to be concious of itself : i cannot help but think of the mid-70s, and the turmoil in Britain, the Middle East, Africa (particularly South Africa, home of the Soweto incident in 1976, a year after the record's release), and grim parrelled coda in Vietnam, and rise of the Cambodian chapter.The world over, this is a statement bathed in conflict, foreshadowing the rough decades that we still inhabit. Take the lyrics from "war"- "The pilgrims increase/ Boasting they are led by peace/ They gut huts with gusto/ Pillage villages with verve/ War does what it has to/ People get what they deserve". This is the power that only IPOL can deliver.
I recomend anyone who wishes to start with Henry Cow's albums to begin at the beginning, naturally. Then take "Unrest" and stick with both of those for a few years, months, weeks, days; which ever you desire. Then, grab this album, and welcome it into the family. It is considered "classic henry cow" by most reviews, and i agree, but no more classic than the first two. What does that mean? THEY ARE CLASSIC. Ugh, forgive that word...they are important. Transmission embarassed...

She banged her spoon against her plate.......2002-09-24

NOTHING COMPARES TO THIS - MUSIC IN OPPOSITION YEAH!!! - UNLIKE ANYTHING ELSE THIS IS A CLASSIC LP - THE FIRST TWO HENRY COW LP WERE GOOD BUT THIS ONE IS TRULY OUT THERE!! THOUGHT PROVOKING LYRICS ABOUND AND THE DYNAMIC TENSION OF THE MUSIC IS INCREDIBLE!! I ENCLOSED THERE LYRICS OF WAR - WOW - WHAT A SONG!! DIG DEEP INTO ALL OF THE LYRICS AND SOUNDS OF THIS MASTERPIECE!!! PLEASE!!! NOT FOR CASUAL LISTENING OR TO BE TAKEN LIGHTLY - FRED FRITH'S GUITAR SEARS THROUGH SPACE - THIS CD TREADS UPON DARK EMOTIONS........
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From the Bunker: Machine Funk Mix
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Digital Hardcore/Rotters G.C
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000794QO
Release Date: 2004-02-02

Tracks:

Uranium / Radioactive Man
You Can Take My Glow Stick.../ The Hold
Nightbus To Nowhere (Chairman's Mix 1) / Radioactive Man
Do The Radioactive / Radioactive Man
Reaper / Decal
Slate Resk / Rude Solo
Driver / Aramchek
Denicassim / Aramchek
Ave That (Tim Wright Remix) / Radioactive Man
Night Bus To Nowhere (Original Mix) / Radioactive Man
Road Tested / Frisch Und Munter
M.F.S. / Rude Solo
Raver / Klart
Freakin Empires / Decal
Pussy Shaver / Klart
You Can't Catch Me / Radioactive Man
Duel / Remote

Album Description

Subtitled - A Rotters Golf Club Mix. Japanese release compiled and mixed by Andrew Weatherall (1/2 of Two Lone Swordsmen). Beat Records. 2002.

Album Details

Llimited' Japan-only Release. Brilliant Andrew Weatherall (Lone Swordsmen) Electro Mix CD. Digs Deep Into the Rgc Catalogue and Plucks Out Some Choice Electro and Machine Funk Gems from the Likes of Radioactive Man, Klart, Decal, Aramchek, and Machine Funk Specialists.

Rhythmic Fission: Digital Revisions of Classic Trax

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Lucid dreaming?
A Dreamy Listening Experience

Rhythmic Fission: Digital Revisions of Classic Trax

Manufacturer: RCA
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White People
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ASIN: B0001JXQ60
Release Date: 2004-04-06

Tracks:

Chasing Bartok - Wolfgang 'Humbucker' Frisch
Riddim Drum & Bass Mix - Dr. Nachtstrom
Blues - Dr. Nachtstrom
Addio Del Passato - Tracy Young
Sirenes 2 Step Mix - Dr. Nachtstrom
Via Verde - Darcosan
People (Get It Together) - Miguel Kertsman
Meditation - Dr. Nachtstrom
Ritual Rhythm - Jovino Santos Neto
Machines - Dr. Nachtstrom
Espirito: Total Chill-Out, Brain Rejuvenator - Miguel Kertsman
The Mermaid - Miguel Kertsman
I Would Kiss You - Michael Habla
New World - Michael Habla
Bartalk Mix - Dan The Automator

Customer Reviews:

Lucid dreaming? .......2007-02-13

Oh, please! I guess it depends on your idea of dreaming.

If you enjoy dozing off with the electric blender on high, then you've gotta place this in your bedroom.

Seriously -- the musicianship is highly competent, and there is an obvious commitment to the entire production. But this CD is not dreamy.

The album title nails it: "Rhythmic FISSION -- digital revisions of classic trax."

A Dreamy Listening Experience.......2004-06-01

This music is ideal accompaniment for lucid dreaming...Some of the tracks are loud,fast, and flashy ("Chasing Bartok" track #1, "Machines" track #10 come to mind) while others are fragile and soothing ("Addio Del Passato" and "Espirito"). Any one of these songs would be a superb compliment to a movie soundtrack--they all have this movie-dream-type quality to them, whether the movie/dream is creepy, beautiful, sad, or just plain experimental electronic music. Tracks 12-14 are heavy on vocals: Track 12 is very similar to the enigma song "Beyond the Invisible", while "I would Kiss You" makes me think of Loreena McKennitt with a dash of techno-renaissance flair, and finally "New World" has its good moments, but sounds a bit Disney-esque. "Addio Del Passato" and "Espirito" are the best tracks on the whole album; they sound like the ideal Anne Rice movie soundtrack selections, with "Addio" serving for any goth-vampire-opera-or-nightclub scenes, and "Espirito" for any childhood flashback scenes (hey, that's just what it sounds like!)...

If you've heard the "Verve Remixed" CDs, then I highly recommend buying this CD as well to help balance out your jazz with some classical. Plus the music is brand-spankin' new. So give this CD a chance.

Soo-Roo
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Soo-Roo
David Rothenberg , John Wieczorek , and Robert Jürjendal
Manufacturer: Terra Nova Music
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Why Birds Sing

ASIN: B00019MMYM
Release Date: 2004-01-15

Tracks:

On All Tides
Climate of Sound
Music / Illusion
Cloud Catch
Ghostwritten
David and the bik
Some Thrum
Peter Clark
Peace March
Four Worlds
Winter as One

Album Description

the new trio CD blending clarinets, Indian percussion, Estonian guitar, electronic rhythms, and bird song.

The marsh warbler (or Soo-roolind in Estonian) does something no other bird is known to do. On its winter travels, it learns the songs of African birds and takes them back to its summer breeding grounds in Northern Europe and sings them one after another, with relentless complexity, for all to hear. These songs are the basis for the rhythms in our final piece. In the same way, we hope our pancultural improvisatory traveling grooves, from Estonia to America, from West to East, from acoustic to electronic, may celebrate the full world of sound one trio can produce, in various meetings of twos and threes.

Driving tabla and udu rhythms mix with atmospheric guitar and swirling clarinet through subtle digital effects. The sounds of birds flit in and out, giving a yearning exuberance to the music. It is calm yet concentrated, relaxing but detailed.

suggested airplay:

track 2, Climate of Sound: a live improvised duet between Wieczorek and Rothenberg, evolving out of brief bird song into a surging meeting between bass clarinet and udu. Inspired by John Surman and Jack DeJohnette.

track 10, Four Worlds: tabla and bass clarinet, with guitar synthesizer above, reminiscent of Don Cherry's duets with Latif Khan

track 12, Soo-Roo: perhaps the most emblematic piece, a guitar ostinato driven by marsh warbler bird percussion, trancelike but uplifting. This one's like nothing else.

file under: world fusion, contemporary jazz, new improvised music

Without You
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Without You
Daryl Lockhart
Manufacturer: DUBOP DIGITAL RECORDS
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000CAK2P6
Release Date: 2003-10-28

Back from the Future
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Back from the Future
DJ Psycle
Manufacturer: Technorganic Recordings
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000CA8EUG
Release Date: 2005-06-21

Triphoprisy
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Triphoprisy

Manufacturer: Squat Recordings / Sony
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B000BD1HBM

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Created by Moonlight Entertainment & Sales

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