Speaking of Organic Grooves....does anyone have Organic Grooves 2 on cd? I
have all of their other stuff, but lack this one album.
>From: "Christina Long" <christina@softartstudios.com>
>To: <acid-jazz@ucsd.edu>
>Subject: [acid-jazz] Funky picks
>Date: Fri, 7 Jun 2002 12:16:06 -0400
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>Christina's current "Funky" summer addictions: (No specific order)
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>1. Organic Grooves / Memory Pool / (Codek)
>My favorite song on Organic Grooves 4 Live in NY - Subtle romantic
>strings lay a soft bed for this sophisticated groove. Contemporary jazzy
>brass flows in and out led by a balanced blend of organic percussions
>that this NY collective is know so well for. Following in is a funky
>guitar taking this piece to another level of sexy-sophisticated funk.
>One of the best acts happening states side.
>
>2. Monta / Exposed in Novosibirsk / (Crater Technology)
>These cats are straight out of the psychedelic story book. This song
>starts off with my favorite instrument, the bass, and though this bass
>line is quiet basic it's absolutely the perfect fit for this psychedelic
>trip. Super tight live drums and fills. I don't think there is a key in
>this groove that doesn't have funk written all over it. Can not wait to
>hear more from these guys.
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>3. DRM / Shaeed / Canton remix / (Citrona)
>One of the best remixes Greg has done to date: The combination of Aaron
>Schultz's (DRM) gorgeous melodies and Greg Long's (Canton) style has
>made this beautiful song Shaeed, a truly super tight mix. Strong
>midtempo beats, serious dubbed out melodies, with that perfect touch of
>dirty funk that leaves you wondering what's next.and that's just it!!!
>It gets better as the song plays through, all the way to an ending that
>you truly don't want to end. Release July 2002 CIT02 Citrona Recordings.
>(A1 Shaeed Courtsey of Bastard Jazz)
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>4. Quantic / Apricot Morning / (Tru Thoughts)
>I had heard so much about this song and I believe it may of sold out
>here in the states. I'm new to the Quantic sound, starting with "Life in
>the Rain" but it's never too late to find a diamond in the rough. This
>young man obviously has been gifted with natural talent. The intro in
>"Apricot Morning" brings out the artist in me in every way imaginable.
>The word "inspired" is an understatement. Wil knows how to take
>something soft, combine a funky little bass line, jazzy elements of
>suprise and those ever so groovy damn beats causing even the stiffest of
>folks standing by the wall to shake what their thing. The creative
>transitions in this song are also a very warm welcome in world of
>repetitious loops.
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>5. Erik Sumo / Just A Woman / Crate Soul Brothers Slice it remix /
>(Pulver)
>There are so many reasons I adore this song. The very obvious, the bass,
>do I hear a fretless maybe? Either way who ever is playing the bass are
>showing quite few magic tricks. This is a groovy tune that has a
>freestyle feel as if played live. Another reason I love this track so
>much is this duded out synthesizer that comes in then goes away leaving
>me wanting more, when it does come back it's not the same melody but
>something totally fresh. But that's not all, then comes this sassy
>little trumpet as if the player just walked into a jam session and
>joined right in.
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>6. Greg Long / Economic Freedom / Blend remix / (Shadow)
>Economic Freedom is one of my favorite songs on Balance. Since a child I
>have had a very strong love for the organ and it's undying sound of
>soul. George Mandas (Blend) must of felt the same when he choose to
>remix this piece as the stronger elements, the organ and funky guitar
>are the highlights of this remix. Blend is by far one of the best
>remixers I know today, not to mention his debut album Echo Warrior is
>flat out dope, as you guys would say. Blend has taken Economic Freedom
>to another level of dub and psychedelic soul, by perfectly cutting up
>rearranging and adding elements of desiring surprises all over the
>place. (rumor has it this will be on Hed Sessions vol 2 not yet
>confirmed)
>
>7. DSP (Fish go Deep) / Sins I've Lost / One / (Imperial DUB)
>Some may know these guys for there tight deep and tech house sound, well
>they also have another side. One that is extremely classy and stylish
>and when it comes to this mix that side is all over the place. I guess
>you can say this song has a hip hop / jazz thing going. I'm assuming
>that based on the beat which reminds me of Massive Attack. Though all
>the keys are played as straight up jazz cords. Part way through the mix,
>this beautiful, I mean absolutely beautiful, vocal comes in. Sounds of a
>mature black man singing his song in obviously the most romantically
>passionate of ways, damn this kind of thing can make any girl weak.
>
>8. Erik Sumo / Just A Woman / Original mix / (Pulver)
>Already a HUGE fan of this label and "very" thankful their music is
>dropping in my mail box, Erik Sumo does not let the rope loosen up on
>just how tight Pulver is. Just when I thought Dublex Inc. was Pulver's
>backbone, it has hit me that this label is truly all about one thing:
>"The best that they've got" Just a Woman is definitely another funky
>groove that can replace my morning coffee day. Again, soulful mature
>vocal sample threads in a song lead mostly by jazzy funky percussions
>and cords that stay consistent throughout. I'd say this song is meant
>for the dance floor and some. (note: all remixes of this are tight)
>
>9. Blend / All that Dub / Greg Long remix / (Shadow)
>Still have this in my car I love it so much and it's yet to be released.
>(rumor also has this coming out on Hed Session vol 2 not yet confirmed)
>Again, two of my favorite producers merge their styles in one. Greg
>choose one of Blend's stand out tracks from his debut "Echo Warrior"
>This is a "heavy" bass lead - dubbed- out mid-downtempo groove. Another
>song with a Massive Attack feel guided by dark and moody organ stabs and
>very strong bass lines. An additional key element which adds to the vibe
>is the dubbed out sample of Blend himself saying "all that dub" in
>Greece.
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>10. Organic Grooves / Slim-Fast in Reverse / (Codek)
>Again a midtempo song where the bass and beats are the lead players of
>this heavy head- journey. Ever so slightly and subtle jazz keys play
>along side a canvas full of sounds and feathered textures ranging from a
>sitar, electro keys to a funky guitar. This song is another dubbed out,
>synthesized and at times even spacey groove. Just the way I like it.
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