Temple of Sound "City of God" on Buddha Bar Volume X
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Temple of Sound's Track "City of God" on Buddha Bar Vol. X
Released March 3rd 2008
Temple of Sound's track "City of God" featuring Natcha Atlas appears on the latest prestigious Buddha Bar X compilation.
"City of God" written and produced by Neil Sparkes and Dubulah is taken from Temple of Sound's recent album "Globalhead" (Koch).
"City of God" A duet between Neil Sparkes and Natacha Atlas in a 21st Century Serge Gainsbourg meets Bebel Gilberto style. Sparkes and Dubulah first worked with Natacha in Transglobal Underground in 1992. Appearing on her debut album "Diaspora", they have co-written and produced her new album "Mish Maoul" for Beggars Banquet in 2006 (Nominated for Best Album in the BBC Radio 3 World Music Awards). Inspired by Temple of Sound's work in Sao Paulo, Brazil, the track features Natacha singing in Portuguese and Arabic. "An Orson Welles inspired trip through the City of God."
"It's already been 10 years since the Buddha-Bar compilations adventure started : 10 years of our DJs pushing their limits to make you dream and travel. 10 years of travelling the world searching for the next hit, the next artist that deserves to be called one.
To celebrate this magical moment, Ravin takes over the decks and offers a playlist to die for. In the footsteps of 'Buddha-Bar IX', with it's electro tint and acoustic spices from the four corners of the World, 'Buddha-Bar X' should appeal to all audiences. In the mix, Temple of Sound featuring Natacha Atlas, La Noireaude, Waldeck, Samo Zaen, subtly mixed with more clubbing-oriented tracks from Lulu Rouge, Buschemi… After making the history of venue compilations for a decade, the now more than simply famous Buddha-Bar gives us a new gem."
LoungeClash Debut Album Released February 19th 2008 Warlock Records/Sony Red USA
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LOUNGECLASH EXOTIC INVASION!
LOUNGECLASH Debut Album "Dread Time Story" (Warlock Records/ Sony Red) Released Feb 19th 2008
LoungeClash is the collaboration between Neil Sparkes (Temple of Sound/Ex TransGlobal Underground) and Sam Dodson (Loop Guru/Slipper/The Transmitters) , presenting a combination of 21st Century Lounge and Exotica , Latin Percussion, Dub Bass-lines with a twist of Jazz saxophones, Theremins and Hammond organs.
A truly delicious coctail for electronic music hipsters, lounge fans and world music explorers getting lost somewhere in the Bermuda Triangle and finding God in the shape of Slim Gaillard! A sexy combination of chillout grooves and Lounge music.
"Dread Time Story" (Warlock Records/Sony Red)) is released in the USA on February 19th 2008.
The debut by this UK based duo marks an exciting New Direction in Exotica, Dub and Electronica Music for an International Audience and Global Clubbers.
A blend of Exotica, Electronica, Afro-Cuban percussion and Dub dance rhythms .
The duo were brought together by their passion to combine a blend of Exotica, Electronica, Afro-Cuban percussion and Dub dance rhythms . with truly Technicolor images.
LoungeClash build on their World music, Dub and Latino hip-hop influenced productions by adding a cocktail of live congas and percussion with Dub Reggae basses, Theremins, hip Hammonds and smoking Saxophones, the musical result being a distinctive and unique journey through late night Lounge bars and Tropical Tiki paradise.
A new chapter in Lounge Music launched by two artists at the forefront of Global Groove, Dub and World Club Music.
LoungeClash Debut Album Released February 19th 2008 Warlock Records/Sony Red USA
"We have a special band here," said Neil Sparkes (Temple of Sound), the producer of BSM's debut record, to Breakfast TV host Paul Henry. Sparkes is not a new acquaintance of the '13-piece-beast' that is comprised of some fine musicians of Auckland and New Zealand bands. He experienced their eclectic show when he saw them perform at the WOMAD festival in Taranaki that led to them releasing Live at the Bowl of Brooklands. "Every decade a culture throws up a group that has the ability of making 10 – 15 great albums. I think the BSM can do that," he continues. And if that is the goal then their debut release is a pretty good start. Harnessing all the energy of their live album but with much more definition and clarity mixed in the famous Avatar Studios in New York; Rhythm and Rhyme will satisfy their legion of grass-roots fans.If you think you have heard the slick rapping on offer here before, you have. MC Hazadus, from Che Fu and the Krates, most prominent on Che's Beneath the Radar, leads the vocal talent with a comfort in his ability. Che himself features on what could and should be the second single 'Smoke'. 'Rivers of Rhyme', the debut single, sums up what this band is capable of in one track. There are as many flavours and influences in that song that other artists struggle to pack into one album. "That is our sound; that is what we are. It creates our energy on stage and it helps us create our diverse sound," explains band leader James Hughes of the challenge BSM face in ensuring all of the 13-piece-beast is fully employed and not over-employed. BSM have been incredibly popular at alternative festivals since they began four years ago. Their debut of Latin music, with its related funk family of samba, hip-hop, salsa and dub – all the time laced with a Brazilian spice – should propel them into the spotlight. "They capture the energy of NZ," concludes Sparkes of why the BSM is special. It is hard to argue with him. This is a fine debut album.
Our show has been primarily focused on jazz music up to this point and we will continue to bring you some fine jazz programming in the future. From time to time, we might bring you a show that will feature a different kind of music or an artist who has a unique perspective on life.
Upcoming Shows:
Music from Objects Appear Closer, a 4-CD box set, by The Great Jazz Trio recorded between 1977 and 1978. Features an interview with Ron Carter.
Music by Batacuda Sound Machine, an electrifying band from New Zealand produced by Neil Sparkes. That's how we met Neil.
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