Lewis McCallum - Syntheology CD We are very pleased to announce we will be having a live performance by Lewis McCallum this Saturday 17th of April to celebrate Independent Record Store Day Lewis will be playing from around 2pm as well as other djs playing throughout the day. We will also be going on sale so be sure to pop in to take advantage of the specials.
Simon Green aka Bonobo returns with his fourth, most eagerly-anticipated and most accomplished album to date, the magnificent 'Black Sands.' Green proves once and for all with 'Black Sands' that he is an artist and producer with his sights set on much higher prizes than to rule any dusty subgenre of dance music. This is a record of epic reach and massive emotional pull, all held together by Green's understanding of composition and arrangement of live instruments (most of them also played by him) as well as his complete mastery of the tricks and techniques of the digital age. 'Black Sands' is the most contemporary record he has ever made.
Opening track 'Kiara' sets out Bonobo's stall quickly. Yes, there is an exquisite string refrain, reminiscent of Chinese art movies, but Green places this within the context of a thumping beat, deep synths and cut up vocals. 'Kong' seems closer to the soul-jazz template which has long influenced the Bonobo sound but each further listen showcases both the intricacy of his productions and the subtlety with which he achieves them. The skipping beat of 'Eyesdown' and the way he weaves Andreya Triana's vocals through layers of sub-bass show Green making his own moves with the influences of two-step. 'El Toro' brings a Brazilian flavour but without losing any of the hard snap of the beats. 'We Could Forever' combines high-life guitar lines with punishing, melancholy bass. First single, 'The Keeper' shows Green and Triana coming through with their most intense, emotional soul jam. 'All In Forms' once again combines a shimmering beauty with some serious beat 'n' bass action. 'Wonder When' showcases Andreya Triana's voice again, this time in the context of a polyrhythmic finger snapper which will lead to euphoric scenes on the dancefloor. 'Animals' sounds like Joy Division jamming with Steve Reich and a bloco band. Title track 'Black Sands' finishes the album with a perfectly judged, melancholy waltz, waves of horns swelling up to the kind of finale that sings in your ears even after it has stopped.
Since Simon Green's last album, 'Days To Come', he has become one of Ninja Tune's biggest artists worldwide, with over fifteen million plays on Last.FM and a series of sell out tours with his live band which have moved from venues such as the Luminaire to the Kentish Town Forum and the Roundhouse. This combination of superb live shows and studio wizardry means that he is now perfectly placed to push on into a yet bigger league. With 'Black Sands', Bonobo has made the progressive record to achieve it.
Tracklisting & Clips:
| 01 | Bonobo | Kiara Prelude | clip | |||
| 02 | Bonobo | Kiara | clip | |||
| 03 | Bonobo | Kong | clip | |||
| 04 | Bonobo feat. Andreya Triana | Eyesdown | clip | |||
| 05 | Bonobo | El Toro | clip | |||
| 06 | Bonobo | We Could Forever | clip | |||
| 07 | Bonobo feat. Andreya Triana | The Keeper | clip | |||
| 08 | Bonobo | All In Forms | clip | |||
| 09 | Bonobo feat. Andreya Triana | Wonder When | clip | |||
| 10 | Bonobo | Animals | clip | |||
| 11 | Bonobo | Black Sands | clip | |||
| 12 | n/a | n/a | clip |
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Videos: <object width="400" height="225"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=10670542&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=&fullscreen=1" /><embed src="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=10670542&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=&fullscreen=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="400" height="225"></embed></object><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/10670542">Bonobo - Eyesdown</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/ninjatune">Ninja Tune</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p> <object width="400" height="225"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=5638643&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=&fullscreen=1" /><embed src="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=5638643&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=&fullscreen=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="400" height="225"></embed></object><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/5638643">Bonobo - The Keeper featuring Andreya Triana</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/ninjatune">Ninja Tune</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>More info & clips here
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Here goes our weekly update of new bits in at Conch, links for more info below.
Also a heads up on the upcoming Record Store Day happening on Saturday 17th of April, details here
We will also go be on sale to celebrate the day. Be great to see you all there.
Best,
Dustin, Cian, Brent, Jim & Bobby -------------------------------------------------------------------- PODCAST: Earshot Sunday 5th April 2010 RECCOMENDED EVENTS: 7 Heaven @ Rakinos Fri 9th April with DJS B+, Solly & Chopper Reeds Record Store Day - Sat 17 April 2010 Jorge Ben Jor (BRAZIL) Sat 22nd May @ The Powerstation
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