A couple of quick posts today and tomorrow before I begin with the Touch & Go posts for next week. First off, a new track from the forthcoming Days to Come LP from Ninja Tune artist Bonobo who continually produces the finest downtempo there is. You know, I sort of hate to say downtempo too, but there isn’t a more specific word to describe the post-intellectual, pretension-free exports that the Ninjas do best.
A few posts ago, a reader chastized me for posting the No Luck Club and provided me with what I thought was a pretty decent description of what downtempo should be. He unfortunately didn’t realize that the No Luck Club guys are turntablists and thus limited a bit by there production methods. Bonobo aka Simon Green, is not similarly limited, and uses live instrumentation, vocals, and the computer to mix together an undisputedly potent form of music. Song-oriented but supported by tight loops, Green is fast becoming the torch-bearer for mellow, jazz-influenced road-trip tunes with hip-hop attitude. Check out all his stuff, but I think the October-release of Days to Come will mark his highest point yet. There’s not much I can say for “Transmission94 (Parts 1 & 2)” that you won’t hear in the music. The shit is straight epic and just when we think that Ninjatune may have lost some of their time-tested technique, we realize they are still the undisputable masters of the game.
RIYL: Cinematic Orchestra, Quantic, Fila Brazillia, Hint, David Axelrod, The Herbaliser
BUY: Ninjatune.com
September 14th, 2006 at 2:57 pm
Hi
I love your new version. Really impressive.
I’ve made a review about Bonobo. Check my blog http://22boo.blogspot.com
Maybe I will be in your music blog list.
See ya
September 15th, 2006 at 5:59 am
So far, I’ve only heard the track “Nightlite” (feat. Bajka), and it’s already become one of my favorite tunes for this year. Can’t wait to listen to the whole album!
September 15th, 2006 at 8:43 pm
Love the post. will get you those pics from the touch and go festival asap so that you can work on your posts!
September 18th, 2006 at 10:31 am
Hey Scissorkick,
Love the site! Please take a moment to visit my new music/mp3 blog onedaylater.blogspot.com
Add it to your links if you approve, and I’ll do the same!
Keep up the great work.
U-Tern
September 20th, 2006 at 4:19 pm
Er, you were not kidding with the words “must have”. I am working my ass off right now, and I came to Scissorkick looking for inspiration. I’m more of a funk guy, so I am not always moved by some of your great offerings, downbeat - other genres sometime escape me regardless of the tunes excellence or exactness, I don’t always feel the love put into the works.
Here = Bonobo = this one, perfectito!
… and suits the needs right now of this here weary soul. I must tithe you and the artist.
Warmest Regards, cHUCk dA fONk
September 21st, 2006 at 4:20 am
“ketto” is easily my favorite off that album. Bonobo can do no wrong.
September 22nd, 2006 at 10:50 am
I’m just impressed as hell that he keeps getting better. Thanks for the taste, can’t wait for the full-length.
September 28th, 2006 at 1:30 pm
This is a kick ass downtempo song!
September 29th, 2006 at 10:08 am
I’m wondering what you think of this review from BBC Collective of the new album:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/collective/A15728655
I was expecting nothing but greatness, so I’m surprised to see them pan this release
September 29th, 2006 at 10:46 am
It is a great record. Truly. But you know what, and it’s often said of some reviewers, if a record comes anywhere near a particular style a reviewer despises (and “chill out” is certainly a popular one) people will not look deeper. Like Pitchfork’s review of the newest Tool record. Just totally misses the point. What can you do? People like what they like.
November 10th, 2006 at 2:05 pm
just love the song its grate to chill to
March 18th, 2007 at 7:09 pm
hi, I knew bonobo playing the video in songbirdnest.com and now I am getting a lot of music from bonobo… just love bonobo…
from venezuela…. endrix22