Podcast 25 - Liquid Dnb

Many of you (especially those in the States) don't know it yet but you actually love drum and bass.  You just haven't actually listened to it yet.  Today that all changes.

Liquid is a sub genre of drum and bass which nails down pretty well almost all my favorite DnB tunes.  Not that I work real hard to fit tracks into different labeled boxes but to give a general idea of what the liquid label means I'll defer to Wikipedia which says, "it contains fewer bar-oriented samples and more instrumental layers (both synthesized and natural), harmonies, and ambience, producing a calmer atmosphere directed at both home listeners and nightclub audiences."  One of the really cool parts about it for me is the drum part sounds like it is in double time to the melody a lot of the time or the melody is half time.  Either way, it's the juxtaposition that really gets me.  Of course sometimes, you gotta get dark, dirty, and just blow it up.  We've got some killer brand new stuff as well as going way back in a knod to a true originator of the genre.

Oh and I don't know what I was thinking when I recorded this podcast but there is no such thing as Hospitality Records or the Hospitality Podcast.  It's just Hospital Records and the Hospital Podcast.  I've been such a fan of theirs for so long you'd think I could at least get the name right.  Oh well.  Enjoy.

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Aaron

Tracklist

1. Just Play by Technicolour and Komatic on Worldwide:001

2. Strange Encounter by Nu:Tone on Three Bags Full

3. Fate or Faith (ft. Julee Cruise) by Ror-Shak on Deep

4. Horizons by LTJ Bukem on Logical Progression

5. Dark Walk by Smoke City on

6. The Light by Seba, Paradox, and Kirsty Hawkshaw on The Light/As If

7. Love the Silence (ft. Elsa Esmerelda) by London Elektricity on Yikes!

8. Kiss Kiss Bang Bang by High Contrast on Tough Guys Don't Dance

9. Just One Second (Apex Remix) by London Elektricity on Sick Music

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Podcast 24 - Lyricist Lounge

Who's ready for some hip hop?  I meant for this mix to focus on lyricism but it really turned into a mix of just plain awesome tracks.  Great lyrics need to be delivered with the right flow over just the right beat for a track to really hit.  That general framework for what to expect of a good tune leaves so much room for creativity.  This mix has just a few of my favorite examples.  Also, I did something a little special for you this time.  Notice that all the tracks in the tracklist are actually links taking you to the lyrics of the song.  The last one is actually a youtube that has the lyrics scrolling as the song plays.  It's pretty helpful for that song.  Just listen and you'll understand.

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Tracklist w/ Links to Lyrics

1. Go! by Thavius Beck on Dialogue

2. Turbulence by Deltron 3030 on Deltron 3030

3. In My Math by Mos Dub on Mos Dub

4. One Mic by Nas on Stillmatic

5. Watch Out Now by Beatnuts on A Musical Massacre

6. Space Hoes by Danger Doom on The Mouse and The Mask

7. Hellohihey by Lifesavas on Spirit in Stone

8. Swan Lake by Blackalicious on Soulsides Greatest Bumps

9. Wordsmith by Chino XL on Poison Pen

10. Poet Laureate II by Canibus on Rip the Jacker

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Podcast 23 - Chillout

Chillout has to be one of my favorite types of electronica.  To be sure I use the term quite broadly but there is just so much room for interpretation of what is chill.  This style of music allows for an incredible synergy between acoustic instrumentation and electronic production.  How else could you bring such diverse influences together into a single track?  It's really hard to describe with words.  Just take a listen and you'll see what I mean.

If you like these songs or the trip hop podcast from a while back you'll probably be interested in this song I just found yesterday.  It's off a 1998 collection of Kruder and Dorfmeister remixes and the original track is by Lamb (classic trip hop group).  I haven't heard the whole double album but if this track is any indication, I bet its amazing.  And is just me or does this song sound live?  And not just cause of the crowd noise.  Either way, absolutely killer.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGX3q-D-OOw&feature=related

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Tracklist

1. Low Sun by Chicane on Behind the Sun

2. I'll Be There by Weekend Players on Pursuit of Happiness

3. Lebanese Blond by Thievery Corporation on The Mirror Conspiracy

4. Cada Beijio (Thievery Mix) by Thievery Corporation on Bebel Gilberto Remixed

5. Camino Real by Buscemi on Camino Real

6. Danny's Song by Premiata Forneria Marconi on Logical Progression (album by LTJ Bukem)

7. Two Step by Pacha Massive on If You Want It

8. Prelude to Happening by Quantic on Mishaps Happening

9. Rapture at Sea by Eastern Sun on In Emptieness

10. Barefoot by Chicane on Giants

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Podcast 22 - Latin

Don't get me wrong, SXSW was great.  It just wasn't as epic as last year so I'm not doing a recap podcast.  Most of the good shows I saw where artists that weren't new to me so I don't feel the urgent need to get their names out there.  So in lieu of the recap I am going to sprinkle some of these artists throughout upcoming podcasts.  If you just can't wait though, here is a short list of people whose show's were incredible and you might wanna check out if you don't know them yet.

Sims

Matt Shadetek
Thavius Beck

Afrojack

Dessa

Collie Buddz

Sauti Sol

And of course, the first two bands off this podcast, Brownout and Grupo Fanstasma.  I have chosen Latin as the theme for this mix and while I think this is one of my best podcasts so far, when sorting things Latin one immediatly runs into a problem.  As a genre title, Latin is only slightly less ambiguous than the ever popular yet utterly meaningless label, World Music.  Okay, then how did I draw the line?  Well, instead of trying to get into every little facet like salsa, merengue, cumbia, ... I just drew the circle to include music made by people that most likely can speak Spanish.  I know, I know, that leaves out Brazil but they'll get a podcast all their own sometime and like that is the only problem with my categorization.  Regardless of how you feel out this singular labeling I encourage you to just dive in.  There is a wide range of really great tunes in this one.

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Tracklist

1. Ayer y Hoy by Brownout on Aguilas and Cobras

2. Sacetelo Bailando by Grupo Fantasma on El Extensial

3. Calle 7 by Bill Frisell and Vinicius Cantuaria on Lagrimas Mexicanas

4. El Pescador by Toto La Momposina y sus Tambores by La Candela Viva

5. Quimey Neuquen Remix by Chanca Via Cicuito (original by Jose Larralde) on Rio Arriba

6. Viajante by Tremor on Viajante

7. Que Si Que No by Mr. Paur on Soundtrack

8. El Manisero de Potemkin by Gnawledge on Granada Doaba

9. Cold Sweat by Mongo Santamaria on Mongo Santamaria's Greatest Hits

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SXSW 2011 Edition Podcasts

Just in time! I have finally completed one of my favorite yearly rituals. I have combed through the thousand odd mp3s made available by artists coming to play SXSW and picked out my favorites and sorted them, as best I can, in to bite size mixes so you can find what you want quickly and easily. That said, some songs don't fit easily into one category or another so there are likely hidden gems in genres you might not expect to like. And of course, I can't include everyone so I have made the decision to error on the side of choosing the unknown band. For example, I love Grupo Fantasma but once you win a Grammy you probably don't need any help from me. Anyway, enough intro, on with the music.

I have grouped the 15 short mixes into four overarching catagories: Acoustic, Rock, Hip Hop, and Electronica and then a small introduction is given, along with a tracklist. Enjoy and be sure to check back after the festival for my recap podcast with commentary.

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SXSW 2011 Edition: Acoustic 1 - Painting with Music

Acoustic 1 - Painting with Music

This is probably my favorite mix of the bunch. These bands use their instruments to create and entire sound scape and atmosphere. So much more than just songs

Tracklist

1. Clamor by Balmorhea

2. Azul Marinho by Constantina

3. Trip by Michael Lowenstern

4. Miserlu by 1001 Nights Orchestra

5. Song for Andrea by Soren Bebe Trio

6. Forro Ho Homen Bomba by Kiko Dinucci

7. Silence 3 by Bill Baird

8. Matarasak by Fared Shafinury & Tehranosaurus

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SXSW 2011 Edition: Acoustic 2 - Mellow Singing

Just in time! I have finally completed one of my favorite yearly rituals. I have combed through the thousand odd mp3s made available by artists coming to play SXSW and picked out my favorites and sorted them, as best I can, in to bite size mixes so you can find what you want quickly and easily. That said, some songs don't fit easily into one category or another so there are likely hidden gems in genres you might not expect to like. And of course, I can't include everyone so I have made the decision to error on the side of choosing the unknown band. For example, I love Grupo Fantasma but once you win a Grammy you probably don't need any help from me. Anyway, enough intro, on with the music.

I have grouped the 15 short mixes into four overarching catagories: Acoustic, Rock, Hip Hop, and Electronica and then a small introduction is given, along with a tracklist. Enjoy and be sure to check back after the festival for my recap podcast with commentary.

Thanks for listening and don't forget to support the artists,

Aaron

Acoustic 1 - Painting with Music

This is probably my favorite mix of the bunch. These bands use their instruments to create and entire sound scape and atmosphere. So much more than just songs

Tracklist

1. Clamor by Balmorhea

2. Azul Marinho by Constantina

3. Trip by Michael Lowenstern

4. Miserlu by 1001 Nights Orchestra

5. Song for Andrea by Soren Bebe Trio

6. Forro Ho Homen Bomba by Kiko Dinucci

7. Silence 3 by Bill Baird

8. Matarasak by Fared Shafinury & Tehranosaurus

Acoustic 2 - Mellow Singing

There's always a place for the singer songwriter but don't be fooled. This ain't simply some hippy with a guitar. There are some powerful voices and writers here.

Tracklist

1. Atlas Hands by Benjamin Francis Leftwich

2. We're All in This Together by Gabby Young and Other Animals

3. No Silver by Chris Bathgate

4. Joga by Sonos

5. Meditations on Salt by Gudrid Hansdottir

6. Light Outside by Wakey! Wakey!

7. Clementine by Sarah Jaffe

8. Listen to the Darkside by Charlie Mars

9. Wired, Islands by Sacred Animals

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SXSW 2011 Edition: Acoustic 3 - Bluessy Grassy Countryy

Acoustic 3 - Bluesy Grassy Countryy

Combine powerful voices with boisterous instrumentation and you'll have every hillbilly in Appalachia hoppin'. We get pretty bluesy in here too though so us Texans don't get left out.

Tracklist

1. Barton Hollow by The Civil Wars

2. Helen by The Loom

3. Road to California by Dan Dyer

4. Miles de Millas by Gina Chavez

5. The Call of the Milkmen by Milkdrive

6. Little Lie by Lindi Ortega

7. Late Bloomer by Allie Moss

8. Down in the Valley by The Head and the Heart

9. Trouble About My Soul by The Trishas

10. Eager for Your Love by Tristen

11. We the People by Guitar Shorty

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SXSW 2011 Edition: Rock 1 - Sounds Like Vampire Weekend

Rock 1 - Sounds Like Vampire Weekend

Pretty self explanatory. If you like some clean electric guitar and upbeats songs this is for you.

Tracklist

1. Jackpot by The Albertans

2. Sea Serpents by Babeshadow

3. Beaver by Holger

4. Anna Sun by Walk the Moon

5. Wristwatch by Hungry Kids of Hungary

6. Butch by Saint Motel

7. Give You Everything by Blackbird Blackbird

8. Coming to Get You! by Electra

9. Metal Tank by Aphasia

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SXSW 2011 Edition: Rock 2 - Punk then Metal

Rock 2 - Punk then Metal

As this mix evolved there was less and less metal and the term punk may not be the best choice either if you're looking for stuff from the old New York scene. But whatever, this stuff rocks. These shows are gonna be awesome.

Tracklist

1. Central Standard by Banner Pilot

2. Skeletons by Doll & the Kicks

3. Lucky Ones by We are the Ocean

4. Bombs Away by Kyle Andres

5. Undertow by Beta Wolf

6. Hail Mary! by The Black Cloud Collective

7. Wildfire by Harris Grade

8. 8 Years by Colour Revolt

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SXSW 2011 Edition: Rock 3 - Pop Rock

Rock 3 - Pop Rock

So I never really know what to call this genre. Alternative is so 90's and at this point is anything but alt. I have the same feeling toward the term Indie although SXSW bands probably actually do live up to the name. Either way, I like it and so do a lot of other people so here's some rock that's got a popular sound.

Tracklist

1. Equestrian by US Royalty

2. Joanna by Little Comets

3. You Will Leave a Mark by Silent Film

4. King of Rome by Goldheart Assembly

5. Wanderingfoot - by The Fling

6. Give Me Something - Sars on 45

7. Mace Spray by The Jezabels

8. New Dress by The Orbans

9. Forever by Fresh Millions

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SXSW 2011 Edition: Rock 4 - The World Says Dance

Rock 4 - The World Says Dance

What is it about music from outside the US that just always seems so much more danceable? We start with Austin's own Brownout, the alter ego of Grupo Fanstasma and continue with some more latin feeling songs but afrobeat is represented as well as some stuff that I'm not even sure where it came from. Regardless, this is music to make you move.

Tracklist

1. Olivadalo by Brownout

2. Condominio de Carton by RoCoal Bacalao

3. La Valentina by The Just Desserts

4. Overthrowed by DJ Chicken George

5. Khaira by Khaira Arby and her Band

6. Ya Yo Se by Chico Mann

7. Agua Ardiente by Charanga Cakewalk

8. La Negra by La Santa Cecilia

9. Gawad Teriamou by The Sway Machinery

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SXSW 2011 Edition: Rock 5 - More Rock

Rock 5 - More Rock

Okay so I had to have a final catch all rock podcast. This is a grab bag of great tracks which just didn't fit nicely into the other labeled boxes. I tend to think that is probably a good thing.

Tracklist

1. Shout It In by Dirty Ghosts

2. Settle Down by Kimbra

3. Down the Drain by Alexis Foxe

4. Matador by the Soldier Thread

5. Freak Out by Tapes n Tapes

6. Mick Jagger by The Gay Blades

7. Be My Animal by The Good Natured

8. Dark Into Light by AM

9. Chase Scene by Zechs Marquise

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SXSW 2011 Edition: Hip Hop 1 - Get Up!

Hip Hop 1 - Get Up!

You wanna go to the club and get down. Here are the jams.

Tracklist

1. Afro Sound by Locos Por Juana

2. Pack Your Bags by Random Recipe

3. Baila by Profetas

4. Dem Nuh Like It by Matt Shadetek

5. Never Fade Away by Blue King Brown

6. Burn It Down by Sims

7. Me Gusto by Mexicans with Guns

8. Stumble by Bonjay

9. Home by Cheno Lyte ft. Maria Z

10 Revolution by J-Boogie

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SXSW 2011 Edition: Hip Hop 2 - Krunk

Hip Hop 2 - Krunk

This is another mix where the actual songs may not quite reflect the title that well. I didn't have another krunk anthem like last year's "Government Name" by Rockwell Knuckles (although he is playing again this year!). There is a heavy feel to all of these though. I really dig the Nigerian duo FOKN Bois's track Brkn Lngwjz.

Tracklist

1. Bury Me by Tedashii

2. Crowd Pleasa by El Da Sensei

3. Brkn Lngwjz by FOKN Bois

4. Cloudskipper by Epcot

5. Pray 4 You by Huslah

6. Trumpalump by DELS

7. Glamorous Lifestyle by The Jacka

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