Ninja Tune XX - Week XVII - The Cinematic Orchestra
This week's tracks come from one of the most important acts on Ninja Tune - the peerless Cinematic Orchestra. We're giving away two previously unheard tracks recorded in 2002 for a proposed Cinematic Orchestra radio show that was never broadcast:
'Time & Space (Radio Session 13th May 2002)' - a radically different early version of the epic tune on Ma Fleur featuring Leonard Nimoy samples.
'Brother/The Revolution (Radio Session 13th May 2002)' - a tune built around samples from the classic Gil Scott Heron track.
The Cinematic Orchestra have re-worked Lou Rhodes' 'One Good Thing' for the XX releases and there is also a previously unreleased track exclusive to the XX Boxset.
Gloriously downbeat, textural and atmospheric, Kid Koala's lovingly crafted Solid Steel mix could never be released due to licensing issues. We've always thought that a great shame, and as such we're very pleased to offer it as this week's Ninja Tune XX giveaway... Enjoy.
Kid Koala will be playing the Ninja Tune XX live shows in Paris, Brussels, London, New York and LA, and has a brand new track as part of the XX releases.
Here's a taste of the upcoming new Amon Tobin video 'Esther's', directed by Charles de Meyer (aka Chuck Eklectric).
31.08.10The Qemists 'Renegade' feat. Maxsta
'Renegade', the third single taken from The Qemists' new sophomore album ‘Spirit In The System’ is out now with remixes from J Majik & Wickaman and Cutline. Download from iTunes now.
Providing the vocals are East London’s hottest grime artist - 1Xtra’s homegrown hero, Maxsta – alongside MC ID, one of the drum & bass scene’s most respected MCs who regularly graces the stage alongside the likes of Pendulum, Chase & Status and Sub Focus, to name but a few.
Wrapping the two together with impeccable production, what you’re handed is a frantic vocal exchange as both artists battle at breakneck pace while The Qemists’ powerful beats and driving basslines create an intense and irresistible atmosphere.
Drum & bass legends J Majik & Wickaman deliver an intense bass-heavy rework that will smash up any dancefloor the DJs unleash it upon, The Qemists’ turn in their own incredible VIP version which pushes 'Renegade' to an inevitable and ugly dubstep conclusion with tear-out bass and grinding synths, and finally Cutline complete the mix with a euphoric concoction of psychotic synths, pounding beats and juxtaposed chorus build ups.
29.08.10Andreya Triana iTunes UK Single Of The Week
Andreya Triana 'Draw The Stars' (the opening track on her debut record 'Lost Where I Belong') is single of the week on iTunes UK!
Download for FREE now and if you like what you hear, purchase the whole album for £5.99. On iTunes you'll get a Mr. Scruff remix of 'Far Closer' and the video for 'A Town Called Obsolete' (this offer is not available anywhere else).
27.08.10Tilt presents Spoken Word Tilt
Tilt presents Spoken Word Tilt presents Spoken Word Quarter: the marketplace of words, beats and sounds
Mike Ladd, Juice Aleem, Stacy Makishi, Salena Godden, The Spaceape in association with the Southbank Centre.
Leading poets, MCs and performance artists create a spoken word communal party experience of multi-genre influences. The event forms part of Tilt's Something I Said? a weekend of playful and provoking spoken word curated by award-winning arts entrepreneur Melanie Abrahams. The ten events between 22 - 24 October present writers, raconteurs and thinkers who explore the pleasure to be had in words – in the saying of them - and through ways of telling.
