From: Velanche (vstewart_at_calpoly.edu)
Date: 2003-02-24 02:46:45
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---- ADDRESS FOR MUSICAL SUBMISSIONS To jump right to the mailing address for musical submissions, please scroll toward the bottom of this circular for more information. ---- NEWS I be tired of being sick, y'all...but that's been the happening in my world these last few weeks. Since I rarely get sick, I've been whacked quite hard. Because of that, I'm a bit behind with important projects great and small. There's quite a bit to be done, and some delays at present. Though I'm much better, this one-man operation has to return to form. So expect things to take awhile longer. Many of you are still awaiting the next installment about my European trip. Since I haven't the time to proof what I've written so far, I will put out maybe 2 or 3 parts in the forthcoming installment. I plan to have the first series of pictures by that time. More soon. A new show is now online...this time from last Friday, believe it or not. Check the link further below, or visit the web site to hear it. This week, I'm cranking out some long-overdue reviews. However, they are going to be mostly on the short side until I'm fully functional and caught up. But until then, this will have to do. I will also update the reviews page of the web site in order to keep the reviews up-to-date. Finally, some mix sets are in store in the coming weeks and months. I've gotten heaps of them on the horizon, and more details on that are forthcoming. As always, thanks to the artists, labels, and promo peeps for their continued support. And thanks to all of you for your patience during this most pressing time. ---- THIS WEEK'S REVIEWS Kristian Schultze Set--Recreation (Crippled Dick Hot Wax!/Germany) Another classic reissue from the German label Crippled Dick Hot Wax; this time from an outfit known as the Kristian Schultze Set. Originally released in the 1970s (with two previously unreleased tracks), this is a terrific album of spaced-out sounds and solid rare grooves that is so timeless that it holds up rather well for its age. Go seek it. Various Artists--Zero dB: Reconstruction (Fluid Ounce/UK) Can I get a "holy shit" on this one?? Well, someone has beaten me to it. But it's no exaggeration with how blown away I was after listening to this collection of remixes from Chris Vogodo & Neil Combstock...the amazing duo known as Zero dB. Not only have they've stirred up incredible tunes of their own, but the remixes have been just as respected. "Reconstruction," too, isn't an exaggeration. Not only have all of the tracks been remastered by the boys themselves, but in some cases they've done some major reworking of their own remixes. Perhaps one of the most dramatic examples can be found on "E Ruim," the remix that ended up on Grupo Batuque's "Rhythmix" remix collection last year. And if you remember "Henry" from the "Reset" album of Peace Orchestra remixes, you'll know the differences not long into this tune. I can see it now that some purist are going to get in a tizzy over this one. For me, "Reconstruction" is definitely a keeper to add to my collection. I can't wait to snatch this one up on vinyl. Various Artists--Playlist (JCR/Compost) This is a collection of tracks compiled by the six-member German collective Jazzanova of previous releases through their JCR imprint. From the dancey to the jazzy, if you're a Jazzanova fan then you should know what to expect. Some classic tunes from the likes of Victor Davies and the Underwolves going alongside lesser-known but no-less essential gems from the Manfred Ludwig Sextet to the Theo Schumann Combo. Try it for good measure and good music, and be in tune with the musical influences that helped made JCR a most respected imprint. Various Artists--Care In The Community: The Discerning Dancefloor (Codek) Dope-as-hell collection of music from the label Care In The Community, making its way stateside courtesy of New York's ever-reliable Codek Records. If you know the funky variety of the label, then you're not gonna be disappointed. Originally (and still) released in two volumes on vinyl, the collection is now on CD for you to enjoy. Don't sleep on this gem! Various Artists--Fantastic Freeriding (Switchstance/Germany) And speaking of gems, finally ended up with this solid collection of many styles from the German-based label Switchstance Recordings. This has been well talked-about in DJ circles since late last year, but you surely don't need to be a DJ to enjoy this well-compiled collection. Various Artists--Rewind 2 (Ubiquity) This is the follow-up to the well-received compilation put out by Ubiquity last year of covers, remixes, and so forth from an esteemed list of underground artists. And indeed, the list is plenty...Yesterday's New Quintet, Roy Davis, Jr., Karen Krog (with some help from Herbert), Terry Callier, Povo Povo (aka Povo), and many other great acts covering classic songs, and doing the business with respect. Respect indeed to Ubiquity for a worthy follow-up. Various Artists--Future Sounds of Jazz 9 (Compost) From Compost Records comes the latest volume in its long-running "Future Sounds of Jazz" series, and no joke--one of the strongest volumes in this series. Gonkyburg represents rather nicely, as Stateless (aka Andreas Saag) drops a mad new one with some help from the terrific B.L.E.S.S. (BLue-Eyed Soul Sisters), and you'll find Chris Berg's alias Hird collaborating with Yukimi Nagano on "Keep You Kimi" (new vocal version of "Keep Your Hird). Too many other great tunes to speak of, but it really is worth your time to check out this nicely-compiled album. Joakim--Are You Vegetarian? (Versatile/France) Fresh new 12" from Joakim, whose most recent single came in the form of "Cotton Gun" from last year. Here, we get music from his forthcoming long player, to be called "Fantomes?" In fact, the single starts off with the album's title track that goes into an electro direction, with altered vocals and spacey soundscapes thrown into the mix. Fresh! ------- LAST FRIDAY'S PLAYLIST (Listen to this show online with the RealPlayer 8 & higher at http://urbanlandscapesshow.com/playlists/winter2003/shows/21Feb03.ram) 1. Big Bang--Speak Low Rewind 2 compilation (Ubiquity) 2. Herb Geller--Sudden Senility Copenhagen Dancefloor Classics II compilation (April/Denmark) 3. The Kristian Schultze Set--Start (Echo Drum Suite) Recreation (Crippled Dick Hot Wax!/Germany) 4. Cleveland Watkiss--Torch Of Freedom (Soulpatrol Variation) 12" (Infracom/Germany) 5. Re:Jazz--Arena Re:Jazz compilation (Infracom/Germany) 6. Stateless featuring B.L.E.S.S.--Leave Me Now Future Sounds Of Jazz 9 compilation (Compost) 7. Daniel Magg--Different Place (featuring Gentlerain) Facets (Compost) 8. Mauracher--Meilenstein (Victor Belin Remix) 12" (Fabrique white/Austria) 9. The Transistors--Mission On Venus Atelier (Temposphere/Italy) 10. The Gay Flamingos Steel Band--Caterpilla The Jeff Recordings compilation (Crippled Dick Hot Wax!/Germany) 11. Dublex Inc.--Tango Forte (Telemark Remix) 12" (Pulver/Germany) 12. John Kong & Moonstarr--Future Vision (Zero dB Remix) Zero dB: Reconstruction compilation (Fluid Ounce/UK) 13. Koop--Bright Nights (Rima Fusion Mix) Playlist compilation (Compost) 14. Bassman--Seven Heaven Minimal Distraction (Fabrique/Austria) 15. Herbert--I'll Do It Addiction EP 12" (!K7) 16. Brooks--Colour Me Bad (Wahoo's Main Mix) 12" (Mantis/UK) 17. Paul Kuhn--Gateway To Crime (Slope's Pulp Friction Mix) 12" (Crippled Dick Hot Wax!/Germany) 18. Organic Grooves--Gold Weave Care In The Community Presents The Discernible Dancefloor compilation (Codek) 19. The Leroy Hunter Quintet--Permashuffle Club Bogaloo 2 sampler 12" (Spinning Wheel/Switzerland) 20. Ancient Astronaut--Shake That Thing Fantastic Freeriding compilation (Switchstance/Germany) 21. Kemit Sources--Bor Dlan (I:Cube Remix) 12" (Versatile/France) 22. Joseph Malik--Futurustica (Grand Unify Vox Remix) Future Sounds Of Jazz 9 compilation (Compost) 23. Praful--Corpo Suado Ocean Drive compilation (Kriztal) 24. Todd Sines & Natacha Labelle--I Can't Overlap EP 12" (Planet E) 25. Benny Ill, Kode 9 & The Culprit--Fat Larry's Skank 12" (Tempa/UK) 26. Telemark--Deep Architecture The Mission EP 12" (Pulver/Germany) 27. Michael Tello--Barrio Beats Om Lounge Vol. 7 compilation (Om) 28. Classen Collective--Close To Greatness (Deep Joy Mix) Playlist compilation (JCR/Compost) PLAYLIST FOR FRIDAY FEBRUARY 14, 2003 1. Protassov--Natural Fantastic Freeriding compilation (Switchstance/Germany) 2. Dabrye--Dabyre 73.3 Megamix Payback EP 12" (Ghostly International) 3. DJ Krush--The Lost Voices (featuring Sly & Robbie) Messages Of the Depth (Red Ink) 4. Anti-Pop Consortium & Matthew Shipp--Staph Anti-Pop vs. Matthew Shipp (Thirsty Ear) 5. The Roots--Water Phernology (MCA) 6. Pepe Barra--Core Nire (Azoia Dub Mix) 12" (Temposphere/Italy) 7. Jol--Cool Cat (Swell Session Remix) 12" (Quango) 8. The Kristian Schultze Set--Recreation Recreation (Crippled Dick Hot Wax!/Germany) 9. I Maniac Dei Dischi--Strane Manie 12" (Temposphere/Italy) 10. Shaun Escoffery--Let It Go (Jazzanova Remix) 12" (Oyster/UK) 11. Big Bang--Pressure (Fini Dolo Remix) 12" (Arison/UK) 12. John Tejada--Game Of Chance 12" (Fenetik/UK) 13. Mitchell & Dewbury--Jazz Is Your Life On The Right Track sampler 12" (Do Right/Canada) 14. Capoeira Twins--Messin' Around 12" (Tru Thoughts/UK) 15. Mr. Scruff--Sweet Smoke 12" (Ninja Tune) 16. Universal Funk--Streets Of Havana 12" (April/Denmark) 17. Cuica--Why Not Samba? City To City (Ubiquity) 18. Banda Favela--Forro De Pe (Belladonna Remix) 12" (Head To Toe/Italy) 19. Jol--Going Down (Quant Remix) 12" (white) 20. Joakim--Are You Vegetarian? 12" (Versatile/France) 21. Pressure Drop--Back To Back (Dorfmeister vs. Madrid de los Austrias Remix) 12" (white) 22. Kaskade--Its You Its Me 12" (Om white) 23. Daluq--Supatine 12" (Soulja/UK) 24. Mark One--Turn It Up 12" (Texture/UK) 25. Artwork--Basic 6 (Tempa UK CD-R) 26. L'Aroye--The P600 Invasion The Sci-Clone Sessions 12" (Faces/France) 27. Peace Orchestra--Henry (Zero dB Remix) Zero dB: Reconstruction compilation (Fluid Ounce/UK) 28. Povo Povo--Uam Uam Rewind 2 (Ubiquity) ---- Urban Landscapes proudly supports quality independent music from around the world. Respect and gratitude to all the independent labels, radio promotion folks, and related entities for sharing the wonderful musical goods. The show has been keeping it real for five years, as themovement continues to expand its influence. Please feel free to send promos/musical submissions (CD/CDR, vinyl, and minidisc) for airplay and/or review consideration and t-shirts (large, if you please) to: Velanche Stewart, Urban Landscapes 258 Ramona Drive San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 USA If you're available for interviews, we welcome them as well. Just send me an e-mail message to mail_at_urbanlandscapesshow.com. This newsletter is sent to DJs, record labels, promotion companies, and like-minded music lovers from around the world. If you wish to be removed from the list, please let me know. To be added to the weekly mailing list, please send me email. Enjoy your week!