[acid-jazz] Latest Sounds from Astralwerks

From: mrfliz@rcn.com
Date: Tue Nov 05 2002 - 22:42:58 CET

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    I hope this isn't too crass and promote-y for the list; I've been on it for many
    many years (since almost the very beginning) and don't think there'll be
    terrible objection for a very rare update of what's out from Astralwerks, where
    I've recently taken charge of online and new media marketing.

    If you do object, please feel free to email me directly at mrfliz@rcn.com.

    Thanks,

    kevin k
    dj k-now

    OUT NOW ON ASTRALWERKS:

    Gabin "Gabin"
    http://www.astralwerks.com/gabin/

    Fans of St. Germain, Nicola Conte, and the Hotel Costes series might be
    interested in the debut album by the Italian group Gabin which has just received
    its US on Astralwerks. Gabin is made up of Filippo Clary who has for years been
    collecting mood-filled music for dance floors and chill-out lounges as one of
    Rome's top DJ's together with Max Bottini's internationally
    renowned career as jazz bassist for John Scofield, Billy Coghan, and De Dee
    Bridgewater. Stephane Pompougnac has just included the edited version of the
    Gabin "Doo Uap, Doo Uap, Doo Uap" 12" on his new Hotel Costes Vol 5 mix.

    MIXER - "Classic sounds and styles are updated with a heady house touch, a lazy
    lounge mood and technological flair, combining the old with the new for the
    chilled set"

    Video: http://astralwerks.tv/GabinDooUap.vsml

    Miguel Migs "Colorful You"
    http://www.astralwerks.com/migs/default.html

    Miguel's debut album on Naked Music "Colorful You" builds on the strong vocals
    and deep house tracks that he's best known for. But he also shows off another
    side of his musical repertoire on the LP, including a selection of silky
    downtempo, R&B-flavored cuts that make an ideal soundtrack for horizontal
    excursions. Providing the vocals for Miguel's lyrics are Naked's Lisa Shaw (who
    performs live with Miguel frequently), Jo Jo Hailey and LaGerald Norman.
    Intended for home listening pleasure instead of dancefloor consumption,
    "Colorful You" expands on Miguel's established sound while keeping his sumptuous
    groove intact.

    Cassius "Au Reve"
    http://www.astralwerks.com/cassius/default.html

    Long considered one of the cornerstones of the French musical explosion of the
    late 90's alongside Daft Punk, Air and others, Cassius return with a
    genre-bending album "Au Reve" featuring guests such as soul diva
    Jocelyn Brown and Wu-Tang's Ghostface Killah.

    "If Au Reve" doesn't move your body and soul, then you
    don't have a pulse" - PAPER

    Blue Six "Beautiful Tomorrow"
    http://www.astralwerks.com/bluesix/default.html

    The brainchild of New Yorker Jay Denes, producer extraordinaire and Naked Music
    co-founder, "Beautiful Tomorrow" has steadily notched up amazing
    sales and support from music lovers across the "dance music"
    spectrum, be it house, r&b or soul. A mature album full of seductive beats,
    amazing vocals and masterful composition, this is a recording that transcends
    its usual audience.
    "Mellow and groovy" - VIBE

    Röyksopp "Melody A.M."
    http://www.astralwerks.com/royksopp/

    · SPIN Magazine: "Band To Watch" (Nov '02)
    · ...impossibly catchy but laid-back electronica - DETAILS (Sept '02)
    · ...puts an arctic spin on chill-out grooves - Time Out NY (8.29.02)
    · Success has Norway's Röyksopp walking on air - MIXER (Nov '02)
    · ...puts the "chill" in chill out - Rolling Stone (11.31.02)
    · Norway's finest dance exports in living memory - NME (8/10)
    · Inspired oddities from Röyksopp veer off the beaten path - New York Magazine
    (10.14.02)
    · ...electronic voyage where nostalgia and futurism are given equal footing -
    Trace (Sept '02)
    · ...electronica's new soul - i-D (UK)
    · ALBUM OF THE YEAR (2001) in the following UK magazines:
    · DJ, 7, Jockey Slut (#4), Ministry (#3) ALBUM OF THE WEEK in The Face, Muzik,
    DJ, Ministry and Sleazenation

    Videos:
    Remind Me
    http://astralwerks.tv/RemindMe.vsml

    Poor Leno
    http://astralwerks.tv/Leno.vsml

    Eple
    http://astralwerks.tv/RoyksoppEple.vsml

    for more info, email astralwerks@astralwerks.com



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