Jukebox: Moodorama
Bossa-chill from Deutschland!
Taken from their album, Music For Collapsing People (2000 / Stereo Deluxe), this sizzling tune by Moodorama grooves along with some of the most infectiously elastic basslines that I’ve ever heard. Embellished with lovely hooks and angelic female vocals, it instantly became a chillout classic when it was released.
It still sounds fresh today.
Whenever I listen to this track, I somehow always picture myself lazing on a tropical beach, with a nice Pina Colada in my hand — complete with a paper umbrella! Ahhhh….. kitschy but wicked nice!
Moodorama - Sinzing Sunset Boulevard
It’s truly a beautiful tune but their puzzling lyrics really leave me scratching my head! Here’s an example…
VERSE 2:
I took up the chase and tried to catch as much as possible;
didn’t find truth, how should I know my fate was like?
Can you hear the edge; I do and I think it’s harmless.
Otherlands like you, unknown and new.CHORUS:
Simple things in life are the best,
Love so warm besides.
See what I mean?
Leave a commentJukebox: Amon Tobin
Forever forward-thinking, auteur Amon Tobin always perplexes and delights with his unpredictable breakbeat/drum n’ bass thrills and spills.
Twisted bossanova, hip hop, jungle, baroque, cinematic soundscapes, jazz noir, angelic choirs, psychedelic filters, hard rock riffs, super-speed percussion — all blend harmoniously in his lush works; sometimes altogether in the SAME song!
Recently inspired by Foley artists who work in audiolabs recording sound effects for films, Monsieur Tobin has gone the way of musique concrète, venturing out with his microphone and finally collecting a cacophony of field recordings. The result is his new darkly experimental album Foley Room that’s just been released (5th March ‘07). Check out some video trailers, courtesy of the nice chaps at Ninja Tune.
With this new album out, I figure it’s time to re-kindle my forever-love for this beatguru… He who exploded my mind many years ago and enlightened me that time signatures are redundant in drum programming. Hehe.
Here are some of my favourite classic tracks from him, a remix by Dillinja, one with Bebel Gilberto singing over his original tune (hauntingly beautiful!) and a few sneaks from Foley Room…