Re: [Blue Note Remix Project ]
Kenneth L. (KLAGRON@clemson.edu)
Sat, 30 Mar 96 04:13 EST
No it's not that bad!
I'm holding the CD version of The New Groove: The Blue Note Remix
Project Volume 1 (that's right, it's on CD and there will be more)
.......
That reviewer is either obviously not very open-minded or is
extremely biased against some aspect of the project. Sure, it's
not as unified as an original release by one artist, or even a
compilation where a producer selects the tracks. It actually
reminds me of a tribute album where the DJs are remixing the
works that they are paying tribute to. Still, I think the
enlightened members of the Acid Jazz list will find this is
good stuff. I was less than impressed with the "Hummin'" track
that's out as a single. Especially good was the D.J. Smash
remix of Stevie Wonder's "Living For The City". I also liked
"Friends & Strangers", "Down Here On The Ground", and "The
Sophisticated Hippie" remixed by Easy Mo Bee.
Personally, I would've preferred more hip-hop for a harder edge
but this *is* Blue Note. The last track is more straight rap
with a jazzy loop...then it breaks into this jungle N jazz
improv....very cool.
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Here's a track listing in case you're interested:
1. Kofi (by Donald Byrd) remixed by the Angel
2. Hummin' (Nat Adderly) remixed by Large Professor
3. Living For The City (Stevie Wonder) remixed by D.J. Smash
4. Listen Here (Eddie Harris) remixed by GURU
5. Friends & Strangers (W.Jeffrey/Oliver/Robinson) L.G. Experience
6. Down Here On The Ground (Garnett/Schifrin) rmxed by The Ummah
7. Summer Song (Ronnie Foster) rmxed by Diamond D
8. Move Your Hand (Lonnie Smith) rmxed by Michael Franti
9. The Sophisticated Hippie (Horace Silver) rmxed by Easy Mo Bee
10. Montara (Bobby Hutcherson) -The Roots For The Grand Negaz, Inc.
11. Mixed Feelings (The New Groove)
...
:Kenneth LaGrone.