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Villalobos* - Fizheuer Zieheuer - 28-Dec-06 09:17 AM
I won't join the rip-off vs genius debate, although there would be much to go on about.
Just, one thing I find quite annoying about this production : not mentionning the origin of the samples used (abused ?) throughout the track.
One could sense it has been taken from some obscure traditional music from god knows where... or reckon Mr Villalobos composed those bits himself and have them performed by some cheap mariachis from his native Chile. Time to place your bet...

Well, this is the first option (obscure traditional...) and, disclosed just for you nerds, here is the reference :
- the band of gypsies : blehorkestar bakija bakic
- the location : vranje, south of serbia
- the title of the track : pobjenicki cocek

How do I know ? I started playing a mix beginning with this track to a friend of mine (not what you would call a minimal techno freak...) and she IDed the sound in approximately 3 seconds. I was a bit doubtful but she picked a 2 cds compilation called 'Road of Gypsies - L'épopée Tzigane', and played track 3 on cd2, which cleared all doubts and confirmed the origin of Fizheuer.

Actually, Villalobos sampled the 20 seconds intro which he uses as the orchestral brass theme coming later in his track, and otherwise loops a simple bar of the main rythmic pattern (horns & snares), enough to fiddle with some AbletonLive parameters throughout the 30ish minutes.

The original lasts 3'48''.
It's a soulful, dramatic, hypnotizing and exciting piece of live music... and I'm not exactly a world-music fan, but here I must admit that the electronic treatment is pretty lame compared to the genuine gypsy rendering.
Debate aside, I'm thankful to Villalobos for opening my ears (ans hopefully some others) to some original material like this.
But next time, some acknowledgment to the obscure folks blowing the horns would be much appreciated...

Kerrier District - Kerrier District - 14-Oct-05 08:23 AM
Over a year passed since I hadn't listened to this one, and it comes right back at the good time ! If you're having a shitty day this will pull you back up onto your feet... one advice : pitch it up to the max and you get a harder disco touch that somewhat lacks to the normal pitch play. But the tracks are there, lush bass & synths parts and a brilliant and playful beat programming.
Can't say which tracks are the best for me as every listen brings up a new angle, a moody and versatile personality, preventing any boredom syndrom... but then again, who could expect Vibert to get boring ?

Skat - The Day We Met EP - 29-Aug-05 02:49 PM
A1 'Postcard' contains vocal & harmonica samples of 'Postcard Blues' from the Cowboy Junkies, and keeps a structure very close to the original song.
The junkies got some exposure in the early 90's thanks to the cover of Lou Reed's 'Sweet Jane'... and then somewhat vanished.
Nice to hear Margo Timmins'flimsy voice revived on this deep & very well cut groove.

Joy Division - 25-Jul-05 05:39 AM
Best Band of All Times ??
As far as I'm concerned, the most influential and decisive I've ever come across some 15 years ago.
Will never get bored of them and will definitely cherish those few records until the very end.
Once you've heard JD and appreciated the amazing songwriting plus the genius production of Martin Hannett, you will probably find today's rock bands slightly tasteless and boring, which is my case.
"This is the Way, Step Inside..."

DJ Shadow - Mashin' On The Motorway - 24-Jul-05 09:53 AM
The Soulwax remix of 'Six Days' is based on the drumbeat & guitar riff of '52 girls' from the B52's on their album 'Play Loud'. One more spot-on job from the belgian bastard remixers.

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