Re: manitoba, da grassroots, public transit recordings

From: Denise Benson (mentalchatter@sympatico.ca)
Date: Sat Apr 28 2001 - 01:07:59 CEST

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    hey P, D, and all,

    Even though I keep talking about Mr. Dan Snaith (ie. Manitoba) and feel like
    I've posted many a raving 'check him out!' here on the list, I've gotta weigh
    in once again :-) I've been in love with Manitoba's sounds since first
    hearing some stuff on CD-R a little over a year ago, and have zero hesitation
    in recommending the album on Leaf. For a real treat, also pick up the
    'Invisible Soundtracks' EP that also came out on Leaf (late last year). It
    features a Manitoba track called 'Anna & Nina' which isn't included on the
    album, but is heartbreakingly gorgeous. I always get calls about that one when
    playing on air. If you're into melodic yet experimental, jazz, classical, and
    hip-hop inspired quirky, delicate beats 'n pieces, then this is an album to
    check.

    Rather than going on and on any further, might I suggest checking these links
    for two different articles I wrote recently about the man:

    http://www.eye.net/eye/issue/issue_03.22.01/thebeat/extended.html
    http://www.exclaim.ca/common/display.php3?articleid=581

    Also, with thanks to the listee who recommended this site earlier today
    (yesterday?), there is a DJ set by Manitoba (don't be surprised by all the
    hip-hop! he's a huge fan) at the aforementioned
    http://www.btinternet.com/~interactivedj

    Finally, for those in the Toronto area, Manitoba will be guesting with myself
    and Andrew Allsgood on Wednesday May 9 for our weekly Glide Wednesdays at
    Gypsy Co-op, 817 Queen St. W. No cover.

    Oh yeah! In relation to today's hip-hop thread, someone recently mentioned
    Toronto crew Da Grassroots (yeah!). These guys really are wicked, producing
    some seriously solid, jazzy/funky sounds with totally conscious flows smoothly
    running throughout. The album, 'Passage Through Time,' came out on Conception
    Records (U.S. label, as is the case with so many Canadian hip-hop talents, a
    whole 'nother story), was distributed by Nu Gruv, and (I think) is still
    pretty readily available.

    All of da guys also do other side projects. Likely of most interest here would
    be Nick Murray, aka Mr. Murray or Murr, and his partnership with Rosina. Under
    the name of LAL, they recently released the excellent 'Corners' album on
    Toronto label Public Transit Records (PTR). Check the web site for more info
    and sound snippets. And while you're there, check out the sounds of label-head
    Moonstarr. His brand new 'Dupont' LP kicks serious beats! He's a comrade of
    the 4 Hero boys (Marc Mac had a track on the last PTR comp., 'Blue Night
    Network'), and produces totally out there d&b, electro, and broken beats. I
    think PTR is now being distributed by Goya in the UK/Europe so you folks over
    there should be able to find this stuff too. Online at:
    http://www.ptrmusic.com

    Alrighty, 'nuff bigging up of the Toronto scene for one day. Though I could go
    on to mention Triplet and the whole Gemma crew (www.gemmarecords.com, Dirk
    mentioned the yummy new Triplet 12" the other day), and sooooo many others.
    Over 'n out for now.

    -db-

    Dan wrote:

    > I've listened to the album in its entirety and have been really impressed.
    > It's really subtle and complex, but I don't find it nearly as organic as
    > cinematic orchestra. Check out 'Brandon'--that cut is killer!
    > Dan
    > -----Original Message-----
    > From: philip@cs.adfa.edu.au [mailto:philip@cs.adfa.edu.au]
    > Sent: April 25, 2001 7:11 PM
    > To: acid-jazz@ucsd.edu
    > Subject: manitoba
    >
    > peepz
    >
    > has anyone heard much of the manitoba cd 'start breaking my heart' on leaf?
    >
    > i have heard fragments of it and it sounded very nice - deep & jazzy,
    > vaguely similar in mood to cinematic orchestra possibly but with a bit more
    > emphasis on electronics...anyone?
    >
    > thanx
    >
    > p-dogg

    --
    -denise benson-
    

    Radio & Club DJ: 'Mental Chatter' • Mondays 11am-2pm, CKLN 88.1FM (Toronto) (playlists & live RealAudio: http://ckln.sac.ryerson.ca Archives: www.beats.to) 'Glide' • Wednesdays @ Gypsy Co-op, 817 Queen St. W.

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