Back in business, not that anyone cares.
And what better way to get back than with a large chunk of summery chillout right in the heart of Winter. Christophe Goze warms up our homes with this great guitar chillout track, one of my favorites from his 2006 album "Turning Inside", which you can buy HERE for only $11.80.
Showing posts with label chillout. Show all posts
Showing posts with label chillout. Show all posts
Monday, December 6, 2010
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Samantha James - Rain / Right Now
Samantha James' album "Rise" (2007) has a very important place in my collection. Right from the first listen I knew I came across something special. 11 tracks and none short of great. Situating itself at the ever-thinning border between deep house and chillout, the album even boasts with a #1 US Billboard Dance chart position, achieved by the title track, "Rise".
"Rain" and "Right Now" respectively are the last 2 tracks of the album and they both feature a classy deep house reminiscence, coupled with soothing vocal harmonies and subtle piano touches from the jazzy side of the musical spectrum, to achieve truly wonderful and relaxing results.
You can listen and buy the entire album HERE.
"Rain" and "Right Now" respectively are the last 2 tracks of the album and they both feature a classy deep house reminiscence, coupled with soothing vocal harmonies and subtle piano touches from the jazzy side of the musical spectrum, to achieve truly wonderful and relaxing results.
You can listen and buy the entire album HERE.
Monday, February 1, 2010
Blank & Jones - Breezin'
I'm not in the mood for much talk today, sorry...But I think it won't be necessary. Just listen & enjoy!
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Paradiso (Ian Ritchie) - Solaris
I believe everyone watched at least one episode of "Globe Trekker" (or "Lonely Planet" until a number of years ago) on Discovery Channel. Awesome show. Anyway, I also do believe many have noticed the show's soundtrack, a very interesting knitting of ethnic elements in electronic arrangements.
Composed by British musician Ian Ritchie in 1994-1995, that original soundtrack still runs in today's episodes of "Globe Trekker" (or is it called "Pilot Guides" now?). And to no wonder, it's bloody fantastic! That's not today's feature however, but we have something equally good in store: a jazz track from Ritchie's Paradiso project, entitled "Solaris". A smart blend of acoustic sound and electronic feeling (though it may be possible it was recorded with a live band, I really don't know; nevertheless, the feeling is electronic).
If you like this make sure to also check the soundtrack to "Globe Trekker" and visit www.ian-ritchie.com for a lot of free music from Mr. Ritchie.
Composed by British musician Ian Ritchie in 1994-1995, that original soundtrack still runs in today's episodes of "Globe Trekker" (or is it called "Pilot Guides" now?). And to no wonder, it's bloody fantastic! That's not today's feature however, but we have something equally good in store: a jazz track from Ritchie's Paradiso project, entitled "Solaris". A smart blend of acoustic sound and electronic feeling (though it may be possible it was recorded with a live band, I really don't know; nevertheless, the feeling is electronic).
If you like this make sure to also check the soundtrack to "Globe Trekker" and visit www.ian-ritchie.com for a lot of free music from Mr. Ritchie.
Friday, January 15, 2010
Blank & Jones - Balearic Blue
This track is very special to me on a personal level, but even if it wasn't it would still be great. Hailing from Germany, Blank & Jones are a duo of electronic music producers who scored some pretty big trance hits at the end of the 90s/beginning of the 2000s. In 2003 they released their first chillout album, "Relax", which went on to gather many positive reviews and critiques. Two years later the duo released "Relax: Edition Two", another critically successful album, partly because it followed the same great recipe as the first one. The third installment of the "Relax" series however, failed to garner much praise, a change in style towards vocal tracks not appealing to everybody.
Currently the series is in its 4th volume, released last year. The producers took note of the objections related to the third volume and featured less vocal tunes this time. While not as successful as the first two volumes, Relax: Edition Four moved one step closer to the original Blank & Jones chilled sound, much to the joy of long-time fans such as myself.
From "Relax: Edition Two", we play "Balearic Blue", both Original and Sa Trincha mixes, two truely relaxing songs. Enjoy
Currently the series is in its 4th volume, released last year. The producers took note of the objections related to the third volume and featured less vocal tunes this time. While not as successful as the first two volumes, Relax: Edition Four moved one step closer to the original Blank & Jones chilled sound, much to the joy of long-time fans such as myself.
From "Relax: Edition Two", we play "Balearic Blue", both Original and Sa Trincha mixes, two truely relaxing songs. Enjoy
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
CDM - Many Rivers To Cross
"Many rivers to cross, but I can't seem to find my way over." So true in so many ways.
"Many Rivers To Cross" is a track with a long history. Written by Jamaica's own Jimmy Cliff all the way back in 1969, it has been covered and remixed by a plethora of artists like UB40, Cher, Lenny Kravitz or U2. The last notable artist to cover it was Annie Lennox in 2008.
However, my favourite version is (expectedly) this chillout track by CDM. It features the vocals of Jimmy Cliff himself, with Javier Losada as the producer.
From my knowledge you can find this track exclusively on "Cafe del Mar - Volume 9" (2002).
Enjoy!
"Many Rivers To Cross" is a track with a long history. Written by Jamaica's own Jimmy Cliff all the way back in 1969, it has been covered and remixed by a plethora of artists like UB40, Cher, Lenny Kravitz or U2. The last notable artist to cover it was Annie Lennox in 2008.
However, my favourite version is (expectedly) this chillout track by CDM. It features the vocals of Jimmy Cliff himself, with Javier Losada as the producer.
From my knowledge you can find this track exclusively on "Cafe del Mar - Volume 9" (2002).
Enjoy!
Saturday, January 2, 2010
Parallel - Interstellar
Happy New Year everyone!!!
Following on the (hopefully) awesome NYE party I hope everyone had, let's chill a little today with a beautiful laid-back tune, courtesy of "Interstellar". I honestly confess that I have absolutely no idea on who is behind this project. I looked everywhere, but no luck. I'll probably write an e-mail to the label that released this track (Park Lane Recordings), maybe they will shed some light on this.
Anyway, you can find "Interstellar" on "Cafe Ibiza-The Cream Of Balearic Cuisine" (a VERY good compilation), out 2006 on the aforementioned label.
www.parklanerecordings.com
Following on the (hopefully) awesome NYE party I hope everyone had, let's chill a little today with a beautiful laid-back tune, courtesy of "Interstellar". I honestly confess that I have absolutely no idea on who is behind this project. I looked everywhere, but no luck. I'll probably write an e-mail to the label that released this track (Park Lane Recordings), maybe they will shed some light on this.
Anyway, you can find "Interstellar" on "Cafe Ibiza-The Cream Of Balearic Cuisine" (a VERY good compilation), out 2006 on the aforementioned label.
www.parklanerecordings.com
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Max Melvin - Seaside
Max Melvin is not a person, as you might think. It's a group of two German producers (Andreas Bruhn & Stefan Rekittke). As many downtempo projects before and after them, they also released just one album, entitled "Seaside" (2002), after which the project went on hiatus.
"Seaside" is a totally sun-drenched album that, while not being a landmark of originality, still manages to deliver a nice, warm atmosphere. There are many tracks that I enjoyed from the album, notably "Magnolia" and "Flying High", but the homonymous "Seaside" is my favorite track. Moving at slow speed and featuring some great airy vocals, this is one track you'd rather listen at the beach. But since I like it so much, and for people who want to warm up their Winter, here it is, in all its Summer glory:
"Seaside" is a totally sun-drenched album that, while not being a landmark of originality, still manages to deliver a nice, warm atmosphere. There are many tracks that I enjoyed from the album, notably "Magnolia" and "Flying High", but the homonymous "Seaside" is my favorite track. Moving at slow speed and featuring some great airy vocals, this is one track you'd rather listen at the beach. But since I like it so much, and for people who want to warm up their Winter, here it is, in all its Summer glory:
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Dario G feat. Vanessa Quinones - Voices
Everyone has a favorite time of their lives, right? It just happens that mine was around 10 years ago, exactly when Dario G had airtime on every single music channel on radio and TV. Those were the times. Now, Dario G doesn't exist anymore (rumors of a comeback circulate lately, but until it happens, they're just rumors), but their music does. In the form of the 2 albums they released: "Sunmachine" in 1998 and "In Full Colour" in 2001.
By far the best one is the first. I have listened to it for countless times and it just doesn't get old. For me, "Sunmachine" is the ultimate testament of how lighthearted and joyful the late 90s were. Somehow life was harder for everyone back then, but in such a way that it was harder without people worrying as much about it as they do today.
From the soundtrack to "The Beach" (2000), here is the quintessential late 90s mainstream chilled track "Voices". Probably everyone knows it, but it doesn't hurt remembering it for 5 more minutes today.
And here's to hoping Dario G will once again make music like this.
By far the best one is the first. I have listened to it for countless times and it just doesn't get old. For me, "Sunmachine" is the ultimate testament of how lighthearted and joyful the late 90s were. Somehow life was harder for everyone back then, but in such a way that it was harder without people worrying as much about it as they do today.
From the soundtrack to "The Beach" (2000), here is the quintessential late 90s mainstream chilled track "Voices". Probably everyone knows it, but it doesn't hurt remembering it for 5 more minutes today.
And here's to hoping Dario G will once again make music like this.
Monday, November 16, 2009
Flipside - Unwind
Flipside are a Danish downtempo act that most people know by their track "Relief", featured on countless chillout compilations, including "Cafe del Mar".
They have released 3 albums so far and I can tell you that each one is worth listening to. They are actually half electronic and half acoustic, as you will hear many traditional instruments in their tracks (even though digitally post-processed most of the time).
Today I have for you such a hybrid track from their 2003 album "Inside". It's called "Unwind" and it has exactly the effect the title suggests, so press "play" and relax for 5 minutes.
They have released 3 albums so far and I can tell you that each one is worth listening to. They are actually half electronic and half acoustic, as you will hear many traditional instruments in their tracks (even though digitally post-processed most of the time).
Today I have for you such a hybrid track from their 2003 album "Inside". It's called "Unwind" and it has exactly the effect the title suggests, so press "play" and relax for 5 minutes.
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