In the Studio with Cecil Grey
Giving DJ Tektite (Vitamin Breaks) a quick tour of the Knights of Pan studios.
Episode #19: Juxtapose
Chill Out DJ Mix by Cecil Grey
Inspired by a special DJ appearance for an underground NYC fashion showcase with Sefirah Fierce Designs, Cecil Grey guides us through a dreamlike excursion through hidden alleyways where dusky speakeasies, red velvet bordellos, and eccentric carnival performers stealthily stalk beneath the shadows. This seductive chill out mix is pure sound noire. Visit KnightsofPan.com for booking & info.
[Cover photo by House of Inoue]
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In Xanadu did Kubla Khan…
…A stately pleasure-dome decree.
Where Alph, the sacred river, ran
Through caverns measureless to man
Down to a sunless sea.
So twice five miles of fertile ground
With walls and towers were girdled round :
And there were gardens bright with sinuous rills,
Where blossomed many an incense-bearing tree ;
And here were forests ancient as the hills,
Enfolding sunny spots of greenery…
APC-40 Monome Arpeggiator
Innovative use of the Akai APC-40 for Ableton Live. “Using Poligomé from Monome apps and MaxMSP Monomulator patch from Trackteam Audio.”
Song of the Week: Gina X Performance – Nice Mover
Gina X Performance – Nice Mover
This 1979 German electropop classic has remained in the playlists of Euro dance DJs since the day its release, but not so well known in the States. A leap ahead of its time in originality and production, Nice Mover has a timeless quality about it. A collaboration between vocalist/performer Gina Kikoine and Zeus B. Held, their first album (of the same name) is packed full of campy/sexy/catchy/electronic/disco tunes like this one.
Podcast Episode #18: EXALTATION
Tech / Progressive House DJ Mix by Ayesha Adamo
Ayesha Adamo takes us on an hour-long ascension beyond the veil of the mundane with her new forward-moving tech and progressive house DJ mix, “Exaltation”. The beat never dies, as you’re enveloped in esoteric melodies that move you to sway in time with the tick-tock of the universal clock. Close your eyes, and dance like no one’s watching… Includes the new Boryka release, Only For Tonight (Jquintel Club Dub) featuring guest vocals by Ayesha. For more info and booking, visit DJAyesha.com.
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SOTW – Psychobud: Sighs
Psychobud – Psychobud – Sighs
With a deceptively British new wave sound, this Orange County punk band released a single EP in 1984 that managed to stand the test of time. I was certain this band was defunct & out-of-print, but lo and behold, they do have a MySpace page with their music catalog for sale (digital download).
MC Effort & Crew: Welcome to Skimpy’s
Something I found in my archives from the late 90’s…
“Make some NOISE if you want some french fry inside the place!!!”
SOTW: Amon Düül II – Archangel Thunderbird
Amon Düül II – Archangel Thunderbird 7″ – Archangel Thunderbird
At the forefront of the early 70’s German psychedelic rock scene were the eclectic collective known as Amon Düül II. Their first few albums became milestones in what was later referred to as Krautrock. This catchy track was originally released as a 7″ single in 1970. It’s a slight departure from their signature sound, featuring vocalist Renate Knaup (who later joined Popol Vuh in 1974).