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----NEWS The Summer Quarter is rapidly approaching the end, not to mention that of summer in general. There's been a steady stream of new new music filling my mailbox this week, much of which you'll be hearing tonight.
During the second hour of the show, a couple of guests DJs will be spinning a live set. I can't quite judge the quality of what you'll hear as yet because it will be my first time hearing them spin. They were going to promote a weekend event that was to have happened locally this Saturday night, but unfortunately they've lacked the proper permits. They apparently will be working to rectify that issue; in the meantime, I shall give my hour to them and we'll all find out together how well they measure up.
Now that the quarter is indeed about to end, we're going into the wayback machine once again. Next Friday will kick off the two-part Summer Quarter Rewind special, as we look back at the musical highlights of the past 10 weeks. Part One will air on Friday August 30, and Part Two will be on Friday September 6. Be sure to tune in or listen online later...or some good stuff that you may have missed the first time will pass you by.
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THIS WEEK'S MUSIC REVIEWS
Harry Whittaker--Black Renaissance (Luv N' Haight) This album is just absolutely stunning in its brilliance. What a tremendous piece of work it truly is. There are two tunes on this album, recorded on Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday in 1976, that would literally put the "rare" in rare-groove. It's really hard to believe that they were both done in one take, and yet what you hear is what you'll get. And what we get is music that was so rare, that a scant few copies were in existence. Apparently (as you'll read in the wonderful liner notes), even most of the participants--musicians, singers, poets, etc.--have never heard the finished product. Thanks to Andrew Jervis and the other folks at Ubiquity, now you can hear it too. Very much an essential addition to your musical collection, whether you're a jazzhead, a groover, or simply of lover of great music.
Szymanski--Lover's Quarrel EP 12" (Omoa) Detroit-based Omoa Music once again puts out the goods, this time with a new four-track EP from this Philly-based artist. This is musical quality along the levels of labelmate Ayro's "Drink" 12". "Lover's Quarrel" is a very tasty downbeat number with tribal rhythms flowing throughout. "Contentment In Humidity," which is a bit more downbeat but very sensual, is a track found here for the first time since the limited-edition Omoa sampler. More and more, Omoa is cementing its foundation rather nicely.
Various Artists--All Star Alliance City Slickers Vol. 2 (STIR 15) STIR 15 is out to show the world that it isn't just the U.S. who can dish out deep house sounds. The German-based label drops its second "Slickers" compilation for the peeps to move and groove with. Indeed, the compilation does fit well nicely in the "deep" category, also blending in a mix of German contemporary house sounds all its own. Keep your eyes and ears open for STIR 15, because its reputation is well-earned and should grow nicely. Fresh!
Blame--Music Takes You Parts 1 & 2 (Moving Shadow/UK) Yeah, baby...old skool techno returns as this seminal techno anthem celebrates 10 years since its release. So what does UK-based label Moving Shadows do? They not only put out one disc that features the still-blazing original and a Kaotic Chemistry mix on the flip; they also put out yet another piece of wax that features some fiery drum n' bass mixes from John B and B.L.I.M. The mixes are quite fine and good, but the original mix is sure hard to top even after 10 years.
Nuspirit Helsinki--Trying 12" (Guidance) Thanks to the wonderful Chicago-based label, you can savor the rather melodic Butti 49 remix that's been played on the show (as well as getting props from around forward-thinking DJs from around the world). Also on this 12" single, taken from the excellent debut self-titled long-player by this Finland-based outfit, are two other mixes along with the original. The Capioera Twin gives the tune a tough, funky, stacatto-type bassline that should rattle subwoofers rather nicely. Meanwhile, Abacus (aka labelmate A:xus) does a reworking inna funky deep house mode with nice Rhodes-sounding work thrown in. Another delicious vinyl from Guidance...play it!
King Britt Presents The Philadelphia Experiment Remixed (Rope-A-Dope) More Philly goodness. That King Britt guy seems to be dabbling his hands everywhere...Oba Funke, Scuba, all of those dope remixes he's done...doesn't he ever slow down? Apparently not, as New York-based Rope-A-Dope demonstrates. I can't say that I've heard the original album from the Experiment, whose members include ?uestlove from The Roots and Christian McBride, one of the best bass players in jazz today. Remixes are done by the likes of Charles Dark from Attica Blues, Philly's own Vikter Duplaix and Oba Funke, and King Britt under his Scuba alias. ?uestlove does an expected epic twist that's far different than what one might expect from his hip-hop roots (so to speak). It's another excellent journey, thanks to King Britt.
A complete listing of August reviews will be in next week's circular.
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VELANCHE'S SOUNDSCAPES FOR AUGUST 2002 (in no particular order) Note: Labels with country names are imports to the U.S. 1. Uschi Classen--Soul Magic (Earthproject/UK) 2. Nightmares on Wax--Know My Name 12" remixes (Warp/UK) 3. 4 Hero--Hold It Down remixes (Talkin Loud/UK) 4. Inverse Cinematics--Slow Swing 12" EP (Pulver/Germany) 5. Focus--Having Your Fun 12" (Versatile/France) 6. Dzihan & Kamien--Stiff Jazz 12" (Couch/Austria) 7. Bassman--Doorpusher EP 12" (Fabrique/Austria) 8. Nightmares on Wax--Mind Elevation EP 12" (Warp/UK) 9. Dubarchanoid Trim--S/T (Ultima/Portugal) 10. Los Ladrones--Montana Rusa (Earthproject/UK) 11. Ras--Rhythmic Altered State (Best Seven) 12. Jazzanova--In Between (JCR/Compost) 13. King Britt Presents Scuba: Hidden Treasures (Om) 14. Various Artists--Companionship: The Sounds Of Scandinavia (April) 15. The Bobby Hughes Combination--Kerma Elastica/Karins Kerma 12" (Stereo Deluxe/Germany) 16. Nuspirit Helsinki--Trying: Butti 49 Remix (test) 17. Various Artists--Fluid Ounce Unmeasured (Ubiquity) 18. Various Artists--Co-Operation Session 2 (Goya Music/UK) 19. Cousin Cockroach--This Ain't Tom N' Jerry 12" (Bitasweet/UK) 20. Jazzanova--Soon 12" remixes (JCR-Compost/Germany) 21. Brooks--You, Me & Us (Mantis/UK) 22. Stereotyp--My Sound (G-Stone/Austria) 23. Tied & Tickled Trio--Electric Avenue Tapes (Clearspot) 24. Les Hommes--S/T (ESL Music) 25. Minus 8--Minuit (Compost)
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LAST WEEK'S PLAYLIST (listen at http://urbanlandscapesshow.com/shows/16Aug02.ram) Note: Labels with country names are imports to the U.S.; * indicates as new albums or singles to us
*1. Sand--Desperate The Complete Death Of Cool compilation (Noodles/Leaf)
1. Tied & Tickled Trio--Van Brunt/Van Ness Electric Avenue Tapes (Clearspot)
2. Freeform Arkestra--People Of The Sun One Step Ahead compilation (Straight Ahead)
3. Los Ladrones--La Septima Ola Montaña Rusa (Earthproject/UK)
*4. Les Hommes--Intraspettro Les Hommes (Eighteenth Street Lounge Music)
5. Mica Nova--Blue Lagoon (Instrumental) Mundial Muzique v2 compilation (Guidance)
6. Peace Orchestra--Man (Gotan Project's El Hombre de lad Pampa Mix) Reset (G-Stone)
7. Jazzanova--Another New Day In Between (Rope-A-Dope/JCR-Compost)
8. The Avalanches--Since I Left You (Stereolab Remix) 12" (Modular/Elektra)
9. Nightmares On Wax--BBH Mind Elevation EP 12" (Warp)
10. Dub Diablo--The Shape-Up Tomorrow's Radio EP 12" (Dis-Joint)
11. The Menheads--All Night Long Nighttripping All Night Long (Vienna Scientists/Austria)
12. Uschi Classen--Home (featuring Eska) Soul Magic (Earthproject/UK)
13. Dubarchnoid Trim--Convande Safado Dubarchnoid Trim (Ultima/Portugal)
14. Ras--Cantemo Rhythmic Altered States (Best Seven)
*15. Hand Polished--One Day Trip In An Elevator Hi-Fidelity House: Imprint 4 compilation (Guidance)
16. Rithma--Just Before Dawn Om 100 compilation (Om)
17. Frankie Valentine--Intro/Outro (Recloose Remix) 12" (Sunshine Enterprises/Austria)
18. Opaque--Back N' Forth Co-operation Session 2 compilation (Goya Music/UK)
19. Jazzanova--Soon (Domu Vocal Mix) 12" (JCR/Compost)
20. Karime Kendra--Lovely Brown Skin (Landslide Remix) (CDR)
21. Stereotyp--Trigger Culture (featuring MC Trigger My Sound (G-Stone/Austria)
22. Capitol K--Capitol Beat Sticky (µ-ziq Remix) 12" (XL)
23. Jammin'--Leftfoot 12" (Running'/UK)
24. Brooks--Colour Me Bad You, Me & Us (Mantis/UK)
25. Odd Couple--Paperkites Companionship: The Sounds Of Scandinavia compilation (April)
26. Koop--Relax At Club F****n Waltz For Koop (Quango/JCR-Compost)
27. Bassman--Minimal Destruction Doorpusher EP 12" (Fabrique/Germany)
28. Gang Do Tagarela--Melô Da Tagarela (Rapper's Delight) Black Rio: Brazil Soul Power 1971-1980 compilation (Strut)
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Velanche Stewart, Urban Landscapes c/o KCPR 91.3 FM Graphic Communications Bldg. Room 201 Cal Poly State University San Luis Obispo, CA 93407 USA
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