Friends, disciples, non-believers and sceptics The Soul Guru is back to enrich your lives by recommending some truly amazing music but unfortunately at present my links aren't working but please read on if you love music...this is my role...to spread love and open your ears to music you may not be aware of.......it's good for you to make the effort to check out the music I recommend
I have been in love with the music of Kenny Dixon Jnr aka MOODYMANN ever since I heard his first album " Silentintroduction " in 1997.....from 1998 through 2004 his albums "Mahogany Brown " " Forevernevermore " " Silence In The Secret Garden " ( my personal favourite ) " Black Mahogani " and " Black Mahogani II " were rarely off my stereogram.....these albums are an amazing collection of samples,sounds,beats.....Moodymann didn't just moved the goalposts...he changed the whole game...out of Detroit but not Techno his music continues to entrance and beguile me when ever I listen....I'm listening to " Forevernevermore " as I write this and ,as usual,I find it inspiring,uplifting.....and beautiful .
On February 9th this year Moodymann's DJ Kicks compilation was made available...I had looked forward to it for weeks......suffice to say it's every bit as brilliant as I hoped.....individual tracks from Andres,Beady Belle ( more about her later ) ,Big Muff, Flying Lotus and Jose Gonzalez plus an 80 minute continuous mix which is truly brilliant ......
The DJ Kicks series is,in my opinion,consistently the best DJ compilation series ....the Kruder & Dorfmeister mix is a CLASSIC as is Maya Jane Coles and Nina Kraviz.....
Moodymann is a GENIUS...listen up NOW !
The second new album I bought this week....BOUGHT not illegally downloaded...is Submotion Orchestra's " Colour Theory ".....I've been a big fan since I heard their debut album " Finest Hour " in 2011.....I vaguely seeing them live at The Big Chill but I was dazed and confused at the time so it's a bit sketchy...
The new album is a fabulous body of work as opposed to just a collection of songs...there's a big difference between the two
I wish I new more about the new album ...it features some guest vocalists...Billy Boothroyd, Andrew Ashong,Ed Thomas.....that combine to make something really wonderful....they are touring from next week...playing Brighton Concorde 2 on Saturday March 12th....I wouldn't miss it for the world.....please take time to listen as it will make your life better
Last but DEFINITELY by no means least I come to tell you about a band I'd never heard of until I heard their fabulous track " When My Anger Starts To Cry " track on Moodymann's DJ Kicks album....Norway's Beady Belle
One of the greatest joys I have in my life is when I discover, or someone introduces me,to new music that immediately enriches my life.....so thank you Moodymann for doing just that .
I've had to do some serious research here ......Beady Belle were formed in Oslo in 199 by Beate S. Lech and Marius Reksjo....they have released 7 albums including last year's " Songs From A Decade - The Best Of Beady Belle " which I am listening to and loving a lot .
I think Jazz/Electronica is the best way of describing their sound....Beate has a brilliant voice...the songs are excellent..the production is TIGHT.... HIGHLY recommended
Scorcese and Jagger's " Vinyl " is brilliant...the new Spinal Tap....Monday 9pm Sky Atlantic...you CANNOT miss this Rock& Roll EPIC
The Soul Guru will return with his links working very soon...meanwhile....The Soul Guru loves YOU xx
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