Epic Tracks Vol.4 PopTronica #1 (A Music From Our World Original Compilation)

 

1 1901 - Birdy - (Birdy) 5.09

2 Private Life (long version) - Grace Jones - (Private Life: The Compass Point Sessions) 6.17

3 In The Way - Ani DiFranco - (Evolve) 5.17

4 Pre 63 - Groove Armada - (Vertigo) 6.27

5 Silent Warrior - Enigma - (The Cross Of Changes) 6.10

6 Downtown Lights - Annie Lennox - (Medusa) 6.44

7 The Sheriff - Fila Brazillia - (The Departure Lounge: Lounge) 9.17

8 Secret Friend - Paul McCartney - (The Paul McCartney Singles Collection) 10.32

9 Troubleman - Electric Guest - (Mondo) 8.48

10 I Don't Believe - Billie Ray Martin - (Deadline for My Memories) 6.01

11 See-Line Woman (Masters At Work Remix) - Nina Simone - (Verve Remixed) 10.06

12 Emotion - Daft Punk - (Human After All) 6.56

13 Hare Krishna (King Britt Funke Remix) - Tony Scott - (Verve Remixed) 6.57

14 Knuddelmaus - Ulrich Schnauss - (The Departure Lounge: Lounge) 7.02

15 Harbour - Moby Feat. Sinéad O'Connor - (18) 6.28

Epic Tracks Vol.4 PopTronica #1

Relax & Unwind - 36 laid back classics to calm the mind and soothe the soul - Acoustic, Ethereal, Pop Rock, Synth-pop

 

1-1 Sting– Fields Of Gold

1-2 The Cranberries– Linger

1-3 Norah Jones– Come Away With Me

1-4 Roxy Music– Avalon

1-5 Annie Lennox– Why

1-6 The Pretenders– Hymn To Her

1-7 Lou Reed– Perfect Day

1-8 Sarah McLachlan– Angel

1-9 Simply Red– Holding Back The Years

1-10 Lisa Loeb– Stay (I Missed You)

1-11 Kings Of Convenience– I Don't Know What I Can Save You From

1-12 Groove Armada– At The River

1-13 Bic Runga– Precious Things

1-14 Jeff Buckley– Everybody Here Wants You

1-15 Fiona Apple– Shadowboxer

1-16 Jessica Mauboy– Time After Time

1-17 Sinéad O'Connor– Nothing Compares 2 U

1-18 Deep Forest– Sweet Lullaby

2-1 Enigma– Sadeness (Part 1)

2-2 Everything But The Girl– Driving

2-3 George Michael– Jesus To A Child

2-4 Sade– Your Love Is King

2-5 Pete Murray– So Beautiful

2-6 M People– Don't Look Any Further

2-7 Lisa Stansfield– All Around The World

2-8 Chicane– No Ordinary Morning

2-9 Strawpeople– Beautiful Skin

2-10 Alison Moyet– Weak In The Presence Of Beauty

2-11 The Style Council– Long Hot Summer

2-12 The Motels– Total Control

2-13 Bruce Hornsby And The Range– The Way It Is

2-14 Fairground Attraction– Perfect

2-15 The Cars– Drive

2-16 Sophie B. Hawkins– As I Lay Me Down

2-17 Katie Melua– The Closest Thing To Crazy

2-18 Clannad– Theme From "Harry's Game"

Relax & Unwind

Epic Tracks Vol.2 Rock and Roots #2 (A Music From Our World original compilation)

 

This is the second of a series of compilations of random tracks from my music collection that feature various themes and genres.

("EPIC" refers to the length of the actual track, and my criteria is that the tracks be of a considerable length, at least 5 minutes and a maximum of around 15 minutes (with a few exceptions here and there). I have chosen tracks that are interesting to listen to without being repetitive or boring and highlight the talents of the artist.)

1 Yesterdays - Marianne Faithfull 5:21

2 And the Healing Has Begun - Van Morrison 7:59

3 Murder Most Foul - Bob Dylan 16:59

4 Constantine's Dream - Patti Smith 10:20

5 I Ain't Gonna Suffer No More - John Lee Hooker 6:26

6 Ratri - Elli de Mon 6:02

7 Shot Down - The Beautiful Girls 6:43

8 Across the Border - Linda Ronstadt & Emmylou Harris 6:20

9 Hear Me Lord [Mike's Mix] - George Harrison 7:36

10 Temptation - The Waifs 7:10

11 A Life Full Of Rain - John Mellencamp, Bruce Springsteen 5:38

12 Pull The Wool - G. Love & Special Sauce 9:27

13 Running From Mercy - Rickie Lee Jones 6:01

14 Some Memories Never Die - Jeff Lang 6:52

15 God Fearing Man - Ben Harper 11.50

Epic Tracks Vol.2 Rock and Roots #2

Putumayo Presents Turkish Groove - various artists compilation

 

1 Bendeniz– Kirmizi Biber 3:36

2 Mustafa Sandal– Kalmadi 3:52

3 Sertab*– Buda 4:28

4 Nilgül– Piş Pişla 3:31

5 Tarkan– Dudu (Özgür Buldum Remix) 3:54

6 Gülseren– Şinanay 3:10

7 Emrah– Kusursuzsun (Acoustic Version) 4:00

8 Göksel– Ayrilik Günü 4:08

9 Tuğba Ekinci– Oha Falan Oldum Yani 3:47

10 Nazan Öncel– Atiyosun 3:17

11 Sezen Aksu– Şanima Inanma 3:54

Track translations :

1. Hot Chili

2. No More

4. Spoil Me

7. You're Flawless

8. Farewell Day

9. I'm Shocked

10. Making It All Up

11. Don't Believe In My Fame

Turkish Groove

Yo-Yo Ma & The Silk Road Ensemble – Silk Road Journeys

 

One of Yo-Yo Ma's most ambitious adventures, the Silk Road Project, explores the cultures that flourished along the Silk Road, the ancient trade route that for centuries connected Europe and the East. Founded by Ma in 1998, the project aims to create connections, mutual trust, and cultural interchange between people from different parts of the world through their only shared language: music.

This recording includes music from Mongolia, China, Persia, Japan, Iran, Azerbaijan, and an improvisation on an Italian Renaissance street song, performed by musicians from all those countries, as well as America, on both Eastern and Western instruments. Ma, who participates in every piece either as soloist or part of the ensemble, plays cello and a Mongolian "horse-head fiddle." There is also a Mongolian soprano, who sings a traditional song native to her region. For the uninitiated Western listener, the music requires some getting used to. Much of it is based on rhythmic ostinatos. 

The melodies use Oriental scales; the intonation is untempered; the music seems all color, texture, and atmosphere, without what might be called themes; and repetition takes the place of development. Contrast is achieved through sudden change, buildup by adding instruments. However, the music is often beautiful, delicate, dreamy, or peaceful; every listener will find his or her own favorite pieces. The playing is splendid, with much inventive improvisation. Inevitably, Ma's tone and personality stand out, but he never dominates in fact or spirit.  --Edith Eisler (Amazon review)

1        Mongolian Traditional Long Song 1:28
2        Legend Of Herlen 11:17
3        Blue Little Flower (Chinese Traditional) 4:22
4        Mido Mountain (Chinese Traditional) 3:51
5        Moon Over Guan Mountains 11:48
6        Five Finnish Folksongs (No. 3 Miero Vuotti Uutta Kuuta) 1:58
7        Five Finnish Folksongs (No. 5 Joiku) 2:26
8        Avaz-E Dashti (Persian Traditional)    6:01
9        Habil-Sayagy (In Habil's Style) 13:23
10        Blue As The Turquoise Night Of Neyshabur 15:33
11        Chi Passa Per'sta Strada 4:43
        Bonus Track   
12        Desert Capriccio 1:35

 Silk Road Journeys

Chill Out...music to relax to....various artists

 

Tracklist
1-1    Mike Oldfield–    Tubular Bells
1-2    Enigma–    Sadness
1-3    Robert Miles–    Children
1-4    Deep Forest–    Deep Forest
1-5    Elton John–    Song For Guy
1-6    Francis Lai–    Theme From "Bilitis"
1-7    Michael Nyman–    The Heart Asks Pleasure First
1-8    Julee Cruise–    Falling
1-9    David Foster–    Love Theme From St.Elmo's Fire
1-10    The Vienna Orchestra–    Bolero
1-11    The Vienna Orchestra–    Pachelbel's Cannon
1-12    John Williams –    Cavatina
1-13    Enrico–    Moments In Love
1-14    Santana–    Flord'luna
1-15    Ennio Morricone–    Theme From "The Mission"
1-16    Us3–    Cantaloop

2-1    David A. Stewart With Candy Dulfer–    Lily Was Here
2-2    Mike Oldfield–    Moonlight Shadow
2-3    Jeff Wayne–    The Eve Of The War
2-4    Clannad–    Theme From Harry's Game
2-5    Love Unlimited Orchestra–    Love's Theme
2-6    The Allman Brothers Band–    Jessica
2-7    Francis Lai–    Theme From "Love Story
2-8    Alessandra Ruffini–    The Flower Duet From Lakme
2-9    Praise–    Only You
2-10    L.S.O.–    Life On Mars
2-11    Fleetwood Mac–    Albatross
2-12    L.S.O.–    Space Oddity
2-13    The Hollywood Orchestra–    Theme From "Local Hero"
2-14    Eumir Deodato–    Also Sprach Zarathustra
2-15    Sky –    Toccata 

Chill Out...one...two

Lisa Gerrard and Jules Maxwell album release "BURN"

 

Lisa Gerrard and Jules Maxwell are best known for their work as members of legendary band Dead Can Dance. Gerrard is also celebrated for her contribution to the soundtracks of huge Hollywood blockbusters like 'Gladiator' and independent gems like 'Whale Rider'.

Jules Maxwell is an Irish composer, whose work has featured in London at the Royal Opera House, the National Theatre and Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre.

'Burn' began its journey more than seven years ago, when Gerrard first met and began working with Maxwell. Things really took root when Gerrard and Maxwell began writing songs for the 'BooCheeMish' album by The Mystery Of The Bulgarian Voices (Le Mystère des Voix Bulgares). They were later introduced to Chapman and asked him to produce this album, which represents a stunning departure for all three of them.

"‘Burn’ was never planned to be an album. Like many joyous things in life, it grew slowly and unexpectedly. One song at a time. Lisa Gerrard is in my opinion one of the most important singers of her generation and it continues to be an enormous privilege for me to be working with her. What we have created still makes the hairs on the back of my neck stand up from time to time," says Jules Maxwell.

 available here:

Apple Music 

Spotify 

more information: Lisa Gerrard Jules Maxwell

 YouTube

 

Troublemaker - Music of Nick Fraser Volume 1..experimental, avante-garde and progressive music

 

For connoisseurs of experimental, avante-garde and progressive music, this release is certainly worthy of investigation.

On April 14 in 2016, Nick Storring and Ratio presented an event titled ‘Nick Fraser plays Justin Haynes plays Rob Clutton plays Nick Fraser’. Subsequently, Fraser released a solo album of compositions by Justin Haynes, and Haynes released a solo album of ‘radical translations’ of Clutton's music (all available on Bandcamp). This album begins to complete the circle.

released March 19, 2021

Personnel: Rob Clutton plays electric bass with Zoom B1X pedal (tracks 1-5); double bass (track 6)

All compositions by Nick Fraser (SOCAN)

Tracks 1-5 recorded and mixed by Rob Clutton in North York and Burlington, April-August, 2020.
Track 6 recorded by Joe Strutt at Track Could Bend on March 6, 2019.

find out more here:

https://all-set.bandcamp.com/album/music-of-nick-fraser-volume-1

Andrei Poliakov : telling a story without words...new release "Moonlight and Sunshine"

 

https://youtu.be/7QPxT95IIzE

Andrei Poliakov is a professional musician, composer and producer, who received a fundamental classical music education as a pianist and an oboist in Russia, continued with the professional musical career performing with world renowned orchestras, later diversifying his musical taste and capacity into jazz, rock, and pop genres, performing and recording with various bands and solo. 

The foundation of Andrei’s works is a well educated classical, romantic soundscape, but as soon as the music begins, it starts looking for cross over opportunities to develop into an exciting house party, jazz, pop, or electronic music, all these easily transforming to warm classical follow ups hence the eclectic style which helps Andrei tell better stories without words.

Andrei treats a musical genre as an additional color for the compositions, like seasoning in food; these colors help him get across the emotions and tell the stories to the listener with better precision and stronger impact: “I do not feel bound by a genre or a style, and instead I use and abuse the variety of styles to paint a deeper and more colorful, meaningful musical picture. Nevertheless, the Piano is always staying as a centerpiece of my compositions as I believe the richness and diversity of sounds of the “king of music” easily trumps any
other instrument I know”. 

The “Moonlight & Sunshine” album has an uncommon approach for the neo-classics genre: every next release features 2 different versions of one motive, coming to life as a piano solo piece, interpreting a narrative in the moonlight, and as a fully arranged piece, revealing the same story under the sunshine. 

 listen to "Moonlight & Sunshine" HERE 

www.funkypianoplay.com 

www.facebook.com/funkypianoplay 

Zulya Kamalova...Russian-Australian artist...first 2 albums...Journey of Voice and Aloukie

Zulya Nazipovna Kamalova (Russian: Зуля Назиповна Камалова; born in Sarapul, Udmurt ASSR) is an award-winning Australian singer. She currently resides in Australia though tours both countries frequently.

Zulya grew up in Tatarstan and began performing and writing music at age 9. She is of Volga Tatar background. In 1991, she moved to Australia, settling in Hobart, Tasmania. After extensive performing solo and with accompanists and releasing several limited-run cassettes and a full-length album Journey of Voice, she moved to Melbourne. She later formed the band Children of the Underground and signed to Melbourne-based independent record label Unstable Ape Records in 2004.

Zulya is known for her interpretations Tatar and Russian music, often playing with a backing band Children of the Underground. Instrumentation typically includes accordion, double bass, percussion, guitar, brass and string arrangements and occasionally jaw harp.

official website: https://zulya.com

Journey of Voice 

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Aloukie

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Lullaby (Tatarstan / Russia)

https://youtu.be/7jD_bQKZgd4

Various Artists : Routes: Africa, Europe, Asia and the World

Folk Roots Magazine celebrated its 20th Anniversary back in 1999 as the Bible, barometer and catalyst in Folk, Roots and World Music, Covering everything from American legends to English traditional heroes, from Pan-African greats to wonderful discoveries from all over the planet. This double CD set, 'Routes', was specially compiled and sequenced by Folk Roots editor and radio presenter Ian Anderson and features some of the most exciting and inspiring music from Africa, Europe, Asia and the World.

Disc 1
1 Ndar (Senegal) - Youssou NDour
2 Amarrao Con P (Cuba) - Cuarteto Patria
3 Retany (Madagascar) - Tarika
4 La Citta Del Sole (Italy) - Re Niliu
5 Kufilaw/Take Care (Somalia) - Maryam Mursal
6 Teremtes (Hungary) - Marta Sebestyen & Muzsikas
7 Shima Jima Kaisha (Okinawa) - Nenes
8 Heygana (Mali) - Ali Farka Toure
9 Zolloko San Martinak (Basque Country) - Kepa, Zabaleta & Motriku
10 Ya Izzana (Sudan) - Abdel Aziz El Mubarak
11 Honsafotter/Gulerotter (Sweden) - Filarfolket
12 Amadou Faal (Gambia/Senegal) - Dembo Konte/Kausu Kuyateh
13 Guru Bandana (India) - Ali Akbar Khan/Asha Bhosle
14 I, Voyager (UK) - Trans-Global Underground
15 Lilizela Mlilizeli (South Africa) - Mahlathini & The Mahotella Queens
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Disc 2
1 Orgullecida (Cuba) - Buena Vista Social Club
2 Maacina Tooro (Senegal) - Baaba Maal/Mansour Seck
3 Stis Akres Apta Matia Soy (Greece) - Eleftheria Arvanitaki/Stavros Logarides
4 Gamen (Sweden) - Garmarna
5 Lela-Lela (Congo) - Kanda Bongo Man
6 Ka Lei E (Hawaii/US) - Bob Brozman/Ledward Kaapana
7 Haidara (Guinee) - Jali Musa Jawara
8 Nikala (UK) - Najma
9 Speed The Traktor (Szegerely) - 3 Mustaphas 3
10 Oro Negro (Equatorial Guinea) - Hijas Del Sol
11 Sorban Palid (Indonesia) - Euis Komariah/Yus Wiradiredja
12 Urombo (Zimbabwe) - Thomas Mapfumo
13 El Gustito (Mexico) - Los Camperos De Valles
14 Zobi La Mouche (France) - Les Negresses Vertes
15 Malako (Kenya) - Samba Mapangala/Orchestre Virunga

Independent artist Predz new video release "Kata Dance" Congolese afrobeat crossover

If you love a bit of afro-beat crossover- this nice little Congolese number is for you! Predz is well known in the industry, having been supported by BBC R1, MOBO, Capital and many more.

Kata Dance is the long-awaited single from Predz, the hardest working independent artist in music today.  “This track is so important to me. I created it to represent and share my Congolese heritage with the world in a way anyone can appreciate and vibe to”: Predz UK. The track is produced by Yung Reggie, mixed and mastered by Limitlus Entertainment.

Predz UK’s tracks have been played on radio stations such at The Beat London, Westside Radio, Pulse, Rinse, Kiss Fresh and BBC 1xtra. The MOBO’s tipped him as a “one to watch” and his songs have accumulated over 100,000 streams and hundreds of thousands of YouTube views. This year, his EP launch event sold out, proving Predz fans are excited to hear his new music!

Kevin Muyulu aka Predz is a multi-talented musician who fell in love with music whilst drumming in a church band as a young boy. He started writing and performing his own lyrics, later becoming part of the popular Secret Service Crew, eventually going solo and selling his own mix tapes. He independently sold over 20,000 copies across the UK. To this day, most of his music has been recorded and mastered in-house by his close friend Mr Mennie and his team ‘Limitlus’.

Predz has performed alongside some of the biggest names in the British urban music scene and graced some of the biggest stages in the UK. He has fans in Germany, France and Belgium and has performed in venues across Europe. Predz UK is well known for his catchy slogan “R U KRAYZEE!?” of which the sound bite is often used by well-known DJ’s.

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Putumayo Presents Tango Around the World by various artists

The elegant style and restrained passion of tango has made it one of the most recognized and popular forms of music and dance around the world. Its romantic allure has earned it such a wide following that there are now tango clubs from Seattle to Sydney. Over the past decade, DJ's and contemporary musicians have taken tango in new directions with electronic-based compositions known as "new tango." Putumayo has traveled the globe to find many of the best tango and tango-influenced songs the world has to offer. From tango's birthplace in Buenos Aires to its adoptive homes of Athens, Lisbon, Helsinki and other cities, Tango Around the World weaves together passion, style and elegance to create a rich musical tapestry that features traditional tango alongside contemporary fusions.

  1. Dimba - Ousmane Toure
  2. Kangastus - M.A. Numminen & Sanna Pietiainen
  3. Leonel El Feo - Melingo
  4. Tango Idishe - Fortuna
  5. Pena - Federico Aubele
  6. Felino - Electrocutango
  7. Gia Ligo - Alexis Kalofolias & Thanos Amorginos
  8. Gipsy Tango - Earth Wheel Sky Band
  9. Estrela Da Tarde - Liana
  10. Jose Marmol Y Tarija - Caceres
  11. Mi Buenos Aires Querido - Hugo Diaz

click here for more information

Putumayo World Music was established in 1993 to introduce people to the music of the world's cultures. The label grew out of Putumayo clothing company, founded by Dan Storper in 1975 and sold in 1997. Co-founder Michael Kraus joined Dan to launch Putumayo World Music and establish a non-traditional sales division. Putumayo World Music has become known primarily for its upbeat and melodic compilations of great international music characterized by the company's motto: "guaranteed to make you feel good!" Putumayo's CD covers feature the distinctive art of Nicola Heindl, whose colorful, folkloric style represents one of Putumayo's goals: to connect the traditional to the contemporary. By combining appealing music and visuals with creative retail marketing, Putumayo has developed a unique brand identity - a rarity in today's artist-based music industry.

Go to Putumayo official website HERE

Dutch Bohemian Music band Zorita live performance of "Holy Grail"

Zorita are a raucous rousing rabble. The band’s bohemian music boasts an eclectic mixture of instruments like the accordion, trumpet and violin. In combination with bass, drums and guitars, as well as front man Carlos Zorita Diaz’ raw voice, this creates a completely unique sound. Boldly blending influences from South America, the Mediterranean, Balkan and Folk music, an evening with Zorita is guaranteed to breathe life into any party. In their own words, the eight musicians of Zorita describe their well-oiled ragtag collection of instruments, styles and personalities as ‘Musica Vagabunda’.


Dutch Success Story
Founded in Amsterdam in 2009, Zorita impressed judges and audiences in the finals of competitions like ´De Grote Prijs van Nederland’ (2010) and the ‘Amsterdamse Popprijs’ (2009). In the Dutch Popronde, Zorita wowed audiences nationwide. The past four years saw these seasoned musicians play dozens of festivals like Zwarte Cross (NL), Copacobana (BE), Oerol (NL), Lowlands (NL) and Boomtown Fair (UK).

Until We Die
Zorita recorded their EP 'Until We Die' in a remote studio in the Belgian Ardennes. In complete isolation from the rest civilization the band worked on five brand new songs. Until We Die was released on April 4th 2015 together with a documentary about Zorita's UK tour. The release was followed by a successful
summer tour with 35 shows in The Netherlands and Belgium, where the band proved to be a first class festival headliner.