Monday, April 10, 2006

12 April 2006 - Private Reserve (Show 1)

BONONO – Flutter
From the album "Dial M For Monkey"
Brighton-based beatmaker Simon Green is known for concocting hip-hop skeletons in his studio and then fleshing them out with live instrumentation, lush melodies and downtempo soundscapes.

DEEP DIVE CORP – Coastline
From the album "Freestyle Floating"
This little known German production duo are always evolving and experimenting with different styles. They produce a likeable world of music that blends many genres. Here they create a blissful accompanying score for sunsets.

TOSCA – Rondo Acaprocio
From the album "J.A.C."
Tosca is the recording name for Viennese electronica duo Richard Dorfmeister and Rupert Huber; better known for their mastery of jazzy ambience, superb groove-driven down-tempo vibe and their exquisite relaxing cushions of sound.

DAB – The Million Euro Weekend
From the album "The Best"
Cafe Del Mar’s pride and joy, Digital Audio Band, comprising of two Spanish producers - Pedro Andreu and Luis Sancho. Known for their superb skills in producing a delightful soundtrack for mellow, elegant socialising or a solo headphone experience.

MOODORAMA – Behind The Scene
From the album "Mystery In A Cup Of Tea"
Moodorama certainly belong among the more interesting representatives of the dazzling spectrum of Nujazz-Electro-Downbeat, creating music that is light-footed and melancholic, cheerful and deep, relaxed and energetic. It’s a sound that can be enjoyed everywhere, at any occasion.

LTJ XPERIENCE – And I Love Him
From the album "When The Rain Begins To Fall"
One of the most acclaimed Italian DJ known for his musical eclectism which ranges from black soul to funk to jazz to ethic. Here is his laidback re-interpretation of The Beatles’ “And I Love Her”.

KINOBE – Butterfly
From the album "Versebridgechorus?"
A standout melancholic tune from downbeat groovers, best known for their chill-out anthem "Slip Into Something More Comfortable".

SIA – Sunday
From the album "Colour The Small One"
Australian vocalist Sia Furler was launch into the limelight with those classic pairings with Zero 7. Her seductive yet intense vocals works together with the folky harmonics and big orchestral trip-hop to deliver an addictive end result.

KID LOCO – A Little Bit Of Soul
From the album "Kill You Darlings"
The Velvet Underground walks all over Kid Loco, bringing forth trip-hop blended with a novel pop twist. Despite being a big change from his previous work, there is something hypnotic with the organic instrumentations working in hand with evokative downtempo.

BLONDE REDHEAD – Elephant Woman
From the album "Misery Is A Butterfly"
New York City-based lush indie-band fronted by Japanese songstress Kazu Makino brings a sense of quirky melancholy to new heights with here somber their cinematic instrumentation and deep arrangements. Almost chamber music and yet it isn’t.

J.VIEWZ – Worth Light
From the album "Muse Breaks"
An outfit comprising of live musicians incorporating cool electronic textures with trip-hop mentality.

ROYKSOPP – What Else Is There?
From the album "The Understanding"
Norwegian leftfield electronic duo Royksopp display their creative song-writing skills, cinematic instrumentations and retro-futuristic sound with a hint of pop sensibilities. Together this Karin Dreijer’s soaring vocals, this track is an absolute gem!

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