Funky Frolic

MEN FROM S.P.E.C.T.R.E - THE LIVING EYE

noreply@blogger.com (Mr. Craig) — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 00:41:00 +0000

Tracks 1 to 10 - http://www.mediafire.com/?2aqcjytnmyz

Track 11 - http://www.mediafire.com/?dutmzjenyin

Track 1 - Black Tank

Track 2 - The Luck Of Teela Brown

Track 3 - Purple Pill People

Track 4 - The Living Eye

Track 5 - Apartment 23

Track 6 - Wild Driver

Track 7 - Mercury Wall

Track 8 - Electric Tiger Snake

Track 9 - The Robbery

Track 10 - White Russian

Track 11 - Astralkörper

This is a fairly enjoyable set of rock infused spy funk by the Men From S.P.E.C.T.R.E who hail from Winterthur, Switzerland. The main components of the music are guitar, frenetic drumming, hammond organ and nice deep bass, it's a full on mix which is best consumed in small doses. Stylistically the album could have benefited from a little more variation but they seem to have found their niche and are sticking to it steadfastly. Highlights include "The Luck Of Teela Brown", the short and sharp "Apartment 23" and "Mercury" which has a strong U.K feel to it. This is their third album so if you like what you hear then be sure to check their other releases.

OBSESSION - VARIOUS ARTISTS

noreply@blogger.com (Mr. Craig) — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 09:04:00 +0000

http://www.4shared.com/get/byrW5YYM/va-_obsession__rare_psych___20.html

Track 1 - Intro Obsession '77 / Atomic Forest

Track 2 - De Repente / Quarteto Nova Era

Track 3 - Osman Pehlivan / Arif Sag

Track 4 - Astronauts A Mercurio / Sonora Casino

Track 5 - Walderez Waldereia / Flavio Kurt

Track 6 - Hor Gorme Garibi / Erkin Koray

Track 7 - Globo Do Morto / Novos Bahianos

Track 8 - Musica Mulata / Los Chikichaka

Track 9 - Murituri / Arnaud Rodriguez

Track 10 - Sueno Un Camino / Ovni

Track 11 - Esperanto / Suely E Os Kantikus

Track 12 - Everything Is Gonna Change / Jean Paul 'El Troglodita'

Track 13 - Gonese Don Cicegim / Ersen

Track 14 - Proyectos De Un Ladron Prisionero / La Barra De Chocolate

Track 15 - Obsession '77 / Atomic Forest

This collection brings together 15 pieces of rare and sometimes unusual psych funk / rock music. I know virtually nothing about the featured artists but there is certainly South American, Persian and Indian influences flowing throughout the record with fuzzy guitar and heavy percussion playing a prominant role. The biggest highlight for my mind is "Osman Pehlivan" which contains some great breakbeats and comes off sounding like hip hop style belly dancing music. Atomic Forest is the only group I had heard of previously and "Obsession '77" is a real stomper with an excellent drum solo mid song. Other tracks are a little slower to reveal their charms but there are many interested elements at play.

RAPIDSHARE - THE NEXT ONE TO GO?

noreply@blogger.com (Mr. Craig) — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 05:12:00 +0000

As if Rapidshare's dramatic decrease in data transfer rates for free users wasn't enough, today I discovered that any Rapidshare link I click on redirects me to the RS homepage. I've had a look around for any news about this but nothing exists (yet). Is anyone else experiencing the same problem? If it is terminal then it's a rather nasty turn of events that will certainly impact on 20% to 25% of the links that can be found at Funky Frolic. I'm hoping for the best but I'm not exactly optimistic at the moment.

Update - Well it seems like everything's back to (very slow) business at Rapidshare. I don't think I can be blamed for jumping to conclusions considering what has transpired in the last few weeks. Incidentally, if any of you are able to provide alternative links to Rapidshare downloads posted here then let me know in the comments section of individual posts. I'd appreciate any help that can be provided. Also, I apologise in advance for any future RS links I post, rest assured I am treating it as a last resort. Anything I upload myself will appear on Mirrorcreator.

RADIO PYONGYANG - COMMIE FUNK AND AGIT POP FROM THE HERMIT KINGDOM

noreply@blogger.com (Mr. Craig) — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 01:59:00 +0000

http://www.4shared.com/file/qP5uIMgK/SF023_Various_-_Radio_Pyongyan.html

Track 1 - Motherland Megamix
Track 2 - New Model Army
Track 3 - Numbers Game
Track 4 - Pride Of The Nation
Track 5 - Start 'Em Young
Track 6 - Arirang
Track 7 - Commie Funk
Track 8 - Motherland Redux

Review from Sublime Frequencies - "Schmaltzy synthpop, Revolutionary rock, Cheeky child rap, and a healthy dose of hagiography for Dear Leader Kim Jong-il, this is the now NOW sound of North Korea! A hermit kingdom with a rich folk history and an even richer tradition in over-the-top praise for the ruling House of Kim, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea remains a diplomatic thorn and a culture never Neverland. Boasting a heady mix of Stalin opera, Tokyo karaoke and brooding impressionism, the sound of present-day Pyongyang distills into warped agit-pop and lost-in-time commie funk.

If you’ve ever wondered what goes on in North Korean music, this is your vehicle for exploration. Christiaan Virant has visited this mysterious land and has assembled this amazing audio collage. Captured within are rare live recordings from various performances and mass games demonstrations, sounds lifted from People’s Army television dramas, samples from hard-to-find CD releases obtained in the capital, and of course, news reports from the “real” Radio Pyongyang, which continues to broadcast to this day, albeit under the new, strikingly anodyne moniker “Voice of Korea”."

CHRISTIAN BRUHN - CAPTAIN FUTURE OST

noreply@blogger.com (Mr. Craig) — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 10:34:00 +0000

http://www.mediafire.com/?jczuucjkjmj

Track 1 - Captain Future

Track 2 - Vor Dem Start

Track 3 - Joan

Track 4 - Feinde Greifen An

Track 5 - Ken

Track 6 - Gefahr

Track 7 - Der Einsame König

Track 8 - Hurra, Wir Fliegen

Track 9 - Neue Erfahrungen Im Cyber-Space

Track 10 - Planet Der Kranken

Track 11 - Eingeborene!

Track 12 - Fremde Schöne Landschaft

Track 13 - Der Böse

Track 14 - Ein Trauriger Fall

Track 15 - Space-Wind
Track 16 - In Einer Bar Auf Einem Anderen Stern
Track 17 - Durch Den Weltraum Nachhause
Track 18 - Auf Wiedersehen, Captain Future

Captain Future was an animated series that was broadcast in Japan during the late 1970's. It was soon distributed to a number of different countries including Germany where the decision was made to create a new soundtrack from scratch. Christian Bruhn was charged with the task of creating the score and the results have reached cult status with animation and soundtrack fans along with DJ's.

The music is mixture of electro funk, space disco, jazz and Bruton-esque library grooves which certainly speaks of the time it was recorded but there are also a handful of funky nuggets scattered thoughout. For me the standouts were "Eingeborene!", "Ken". the danceable "Vor Dem Start" and the ahead of it's time techno beats on "Der Böse". The most well known piece on the record is indeed the title track but I'm not a huge fan of it ( incidently I believe it is Bruhn's wife providing the female vocals ). I'm not sure what you'll make of this, it has the potential to be a love it or hate it proposition. I hope you love it though.

SEPTEMBER 70 - HEAVIER LOAD

noreply@blogger.com (Mr. Craig) — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 05:10:00 +0000

http://uploading.com/files/99b482md/Heavy%252BLoad%252B2.zip/

Friend of Funky Frolic and member of September 70 pixel_face sent me an email today regarding a mix he has just finished and posted on MixCloud. The music is a heady blend of funk, soul, rare groove and a little library music in the form of "Swamp Fever" by John Cameron and Alan Parker. It's well worth a listen ( download through the above link ) but if you are keen on hearing a more library heavy mix then might I suggest checking out the excellent "Propheties d'un Avenir Incertain" which features the likes of Piero Umiliani, Ennio Morricone, Lesiman, Remigio Ducros and Egisto Macchi.

For all this and much more I strongly recommend you take a look at September 70's MixCloud page which can be found right here.

PIERO UMILIANI - L'UOMO NELLO SPAZIO

noreply@blogger.com (Mr. Craig) — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 08:51:00 +0000

Download here

Track 1 - Nello Spazio
Track 2 - Allucinazioni
Track 3 - Approdo Lunare
Track 4 - Pulsando
Track 5 - Addio Alla Terra
Track 6 - Stelle Cadenti
Track 7 - Sperduti Nello Spazio
Track 8 - Il Pianeta Degli Insetti
Track 9 - Asteroide Fantasma
Track 10 - Nell'Ombra Di Plutone
Track 11 - Polvere Cosmica
Track 12 - Angoscia Cosmica
Track 13 - Vita Primordiale

This is an interesting selection of space themed music from the great Piero Umiliani, released on his own Omicron record label. These tracks, which utilise a range of electronic instruments are generally claustrophobic and tense with the major exception being the lovely organic sounding "Approdo Lunare". It's certainly an album more suited to the beard strokers out there rather than those who are purely fans of Umiliani's extensive soundtrack work but to get a true understanding of his greatness records like this must be heard. It is also one of the more rare releases in Piero's discography.

A better quality version of "Approdo Lunare" can be found on "Musica Elettronica Vol.2".

MANDINGO - TIGER IN THE NIGHT

noreply@blogger.com (Mr. Craig) — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 08:53:00 +0000

http://www.mediafire.com/?jwkjzeit5nx

Track 1 - Black Rite

Track 2 - Jungle Juice

Track 3 - War Dance

Track 4 - Sacrifice

Track 5 - Kiss Of Death

Track 6 - Uomo

Track 7 - The Man From Takoradi

Track 8 - Chant Of The Virgins

Track 9 - Manhunter

Track 10 - Tiger In The Night

Track 11 - Sacrifice To The Sun

Track 12 - Jungle Wedding

"Tiger In The Night" is a masterful compilation that encompasses the finest works released by the great Mandingo. Far from being a product of deepest darkest Africa, Mandingo was actually Geoff Love and his Orchestra in disguise and this music definitely shows off Geoff at his absolute funkiest! Well known composers Mike Vickers, Roger Webb and Brian Fahey wrote many of the tracks on this collection and unsurprisingly there is a distinctive library music vibe. The music features lots of percussion, obviously, but also hefty slabs of wah wah, horns and flute that create a rich and powerful sound entirely unique to Mandingo. An absolute must listen recording! Awesome cover art as well, I'm sure you'll agree.

You can also find Mandingo's "Primeval Rhythm Of Life" here.

STEREO TEST RECORD MIX - VARIOUS ARTISTS

noreply@blogger.com (Mr. Craig) — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:13:00 +0000

http://www.mediafire.com/?tm2kb5qr43y23y3

Now this is how the internet should work. Yesterday I was wandering the interwebs looking for some more Radiophonic Workshop music and eventually I came across a Mediafire link to "Sound Effects Vol.21". I created a post and included a request that if anyone had "Out Of This World" I'd love to hear it. Within an hour Mr.Primate from Ripping Yarns had left me a message alerting me to the fact that said album was located at his blog. After gleefully downloading "Out Of This World" I started exploring Ripping Yarns and came across the above mix that Mr.Primate had originally found at a blog called The Horse Drawn Zeppelin. In turn they had sourced the mix from Go Away Records which appears to have lived up to its name and disappeared.

So now, after passing through several hands I deliver it to the people of Funky Frolic. If my stats are any indication several hundred of you will download this file, some of you will enjoy it so much that you'll be inspired to seek out original recordings by the artists featured in the mix ( about 25 of the tracks can be found on albums already posted at Funky Frolic ) and the cycle of discovery and sharing will continue....it's so beautiful.

But what of the music? Well, it was put together by the interestingly named God's Boyfriend and is done in the style of those old stereo test records which were devised to help people fine tune their audio equipment. What follows is a mix of about 150 library music tracks which are combined with mind boggling skill. You will find Nino Nardini, Raymond Scott, Alan Hawkshaw, Keith Mansfield, Piero Piccioni, Simon Park, Jean-Jacques Perrey, Bruce Haack, Sven Libaek, Roger Roger, Eddie Warner and many many more. It equates to a mini encyclopedia of electronic library music, with some lovely detours along the way ( including a wonderful cameo from Mr. Rolf Harris ).

At times it is an intense journey but one that I'd highly recommend for everyone interested in library music. An absolute must-have, 10 out of 10 frolic super dooper winner!

THE STRIDES - RECLAMATION

noreply@blogger.com (Mr. Craig) — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 02:58:00 +0000

http://www.mediafire.com/?py3fmrxioz7m790

Track 1 - Storm Clouds
Track 2 - Some O'dem
Track 3 - F.K.D
Track 4 - Umbi Gumbi
Track 5 - Fresh Lady
Track 6 - Escape
Track 7 - Reclamation
Track 8 - Well Hung Parliament
Track 9 - Fresh Lady Dub
Track 10 - Storm Clouds Dub

This group is based on the east coast of Australia and their music contains a diverse amalgam of afro beat, reggae, dub and some hip hop. It's very easy on the ear along with being quite funky, especially tracks such as "Well Hung Parliament", "Umbi Gumbi" and the more laid back "Escape". I couldn't find any information on upcoming gigs for them but if they appear in your neck of the woods be sure to check them out! I'm positive they would be awesome live ( as the below video demonstrates ). Be sure to hunt down their self titled debut album as well.

THE RADIOPHONIC WORKSHOP - VARIOUS ARTISTS

noreply@blogger.com (Mr. Craig) — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 10:27:00 +0000

http://rapidshare.com/files/268182188/BBC_Radiophonic_Workshop.rar

Track 1 - La Grande Piece De La Foire De La Rue Delaware / Malcolm Clark

Track 2 - Brio / John Baker

Track 3 - Adagio / Dick Mills

Track 4 - Geraldine / Roger Limb

Track 5 - Bath Time / Malcolm Clarke

Track 6 - Nenuphar / Malcolm Clarke & Glynis Jones

Track 7 - Accentric / John Baker

Track 8 - Major Bloodnok's Stomach / Dick Mills

Track 9 - The Panel Beaters / Paddy Kingsland

Track 10 - Crazy Dazy / Dick Mills

Track 11 - Veils And Mirrors / Glynis Jones

Track 12 - Romanescan Rout / Malcolm Clarke

Track 13 - Schlum Rooli / Glynis Jones

Track 14 - Kitten's Lullaby / Roger Limb

Track 15 - Chino / John Baker
Track 16 - Waltz Antipathy / Richard Yeoman-Clark
Track 17 - The World Of Science / Paddy Kingsland

There isn't any Oram or Derbyshire to be had but this compilation of BBC Radiophonic Workshop music still delivers the goods. The record is mostly split between quirky off kilter pop such as "Geraldine", "The Panel Beaters" and "The World Of Science" and the more serious and darker moods encompassed within "Veils And Mirrors", "Adagio", "Accentric" and "Nenuphar". From the remaining tracks the ethereal "Kitten's Lullaby" stands out from the pack along with a weird little sound effect that I presume was created specifically for The Goon Show. While far from being a definitive collection of Workshop music this is still a fascinating journey and well worth the trip. Credit goes to Slothy for the original rip.

BBC RADIOPHONIC WORKSHOP - SOUND EFFECTS NO.21

noreply@blogger.com (Mr. Craig) — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 09:04:00 +0000

http://www.mediafire.com/file/8s2d256lus7i7wk/Sound%20Effects%20No%2021.zip

Track 1 - Death Of The Fly
Track 2 - Vampire Feeding
Track 3 - Death By Harikiri
Track 4 - Sweeney Todd The Barber
Track 5 - Wind Through Crack In Door
Track 6 - Wind In The Trees
Track 7 - Synthesised Wind
Track 8 - Sea Monster
Track 9 - Sharpening The Knife
Track 10 - Falling Scream
Track 11 - Premature Burial
Track 12 - Wild Dogs
Track 13 - The Iron Maiden
Track 14 - Death In The Swamp
Track 15 - The Sewer Rats
Track 16 - The Poisoned Drink
Track 17 - The Rack
Track 18 - Midnight Strangler
Track 19 - Assorted Gun Shots
Track 20 - At The Dentist
Track 21 - Time Bomb
Track 22 - Death By Electrocution
Track 23 - Gouging Eyeballs
Track 24 - Russian Roulette
Track 25 - Death By Garrotting
Track 26 - Suicide By Gas

Here's an assortment of Halloween grade sound effects showcasing the twisted minds and technical skills of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop. I'm not sure of the artists featured but I believe Delia Derbyshire and Richard Yeoman-Clark had a hand in some of these pieces. The titles pretty much give away what you can expect but it's actually quite listenable in a macabre sort of way. The vinyl this rip was taken from has obviously been through a bit but it's certainly still worth a download if only for the kitsch value. By the way, if anyone has a copy of "Out Of This World: Atmospheric Sound And Effects From The BBC Radiophonic Workshop" I would LOVE to hear it!

I MARC 4 - L'UOMO DAGLI OCCHI DI GHIACCIO

noreply@blogger.com (Mr. Craig) — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 10:02:00 +0000

http://www.mediafire.com/?afpnhtm07tdfty6

Track 1 - L'Uomo Dagli Occhi Di Ghiaccio

Track 2 - I Tre Messicani

Track 3 - L'Incontro

Track 4 - Corsa Mortale

Track 5 - Unisex

Track 6 - Ruota Rovente

Track 7 - L'Astrologo

Track 8 - Metronomo Della Morte

Track 9 - L'Amore

Track 10 - Falso Testimone

Track 11 - Situazione Drammatica

Track 12 - Sera Ad Albukerque

Track 13 - Il Killer

Track 14 - L'Ultima Immagine

Track 15 - Il Verdetto

Track 16 - La Sedia Elettrica

I Marc 4 are joined by Peppino De Luca on this 1971 soundtrack to the film "L'uomo Dagli Occhi Di Ghiaccio" which translates in English to "Man With Icy Eyes". With a title like that it's no wonder the music is firmly based in dark, foreboding spy jazz but there is still room for some typical early 70's Italian grooves on tracks such as "Corsa Mortale", "Falso Testimone" and "Il Killer". A few softer moments such as "Unisex" add variety to the mix and overall it is a quality record by a fantastic band. For further listening check out I Marc 4's "I Solisti Di Armando Trovajoli".

MULTIUPLOAD - THE DOMINOS CONTINUE TO FALL

noreply@blogger.com (Mr. Craig) — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 02:13:00 +0000

I was just minding my own business, checking out some rare delights over at Dusty Shelf when I discovered that the Multiupload links I clicked on weren't redirecting me. It's probably my stupid laptop playing up I thought, but no it appears the popular mirror site simply vanished about 8 days ago. Apparently this has occurred without any media coverage on the subject, whether it is terminal or temporary we'll have to wait and see but it's logical to fear the worst.

I've had some success doing Google searches for individual files, they should still be hosted on the various file sharing sites to which they were mirrored but it's an annoying process. Take for instance "Bruton BRI 17 - Eklektikos" by Trevor Duncan, I presume this is an exclusive rip to Dusty Shelf and now can't be accessed through Multiupload but after a Google search I was able to locate it at Wupload.

So, not all is lost but it still represents another major blow to file sharing on the internet. A lot of people jumped straight from Megaupload to Multiupload and I feel so sorry for them. I'm fortunate that I chose Mirrorcreator which for now at least is going strong.

The war continues...

REMIGIO DUCROS - LA PALLA E' ROTONDA

noreply@blogger.com (Mr. Craig) — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 09:15:00 +0000

http://www.mediafire.com/?ytnz5m0vnhz

Track 1 - Tifo E Allegria

Track 2 - Le Sconfitte Brucianti

Track 3 - Il Pubblico

Track 4 - Voglia Di Gioco

Track 5 - Calcio Al Ralenti

Track 6 - Calcio Come Contestazione

Track 7 - Calcio Come Violenza

Track 8 - Una Partita Agitata

Track 9 - La Rimonta

Track 10 - Magia Del Calcio
Track 11 - Le Sconfitte Brucianti
Track 12 - Contropiede
Track 13 - Pressing
Track 14 - Sgambetto

I've been meaning to check this one out and I wasn't disappointed! There are a few tracks that didn't quite hit the mark with me but there's so much variety and skill on show it more than makes up for any missteps. Highlights include the dark and spacey "Le Sconfitte Brucianti", the monster breakbeat groover "La Rimonta", the all percussion "Pressing" along with two tracks that have found their way on to compilations before "Contropiede" and "Sgambetto". There is also a nice vein of crime jazz running through the middle of the album which certainly provides for excellent listening.

"La Palla E' Rotonodo" ranks alongside another Ducros creation "America Giovone" as under appreciated gems of Italian library music. Credit goes to the Groove Department for the original upload.

COLUMBIA PRINCETON ELECTRONIC MUSIC CENTRE - VARIOUS ARTISTS

noreply@blogger.com (Mr. Craig) — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 03:58:00 +0000

http://www.mediafire.com/?9bc7bus1wdqw5id

Track 1 - Postlude From Music For A Sacred Service

Track 2 - Earth's Magnetic Field

Track 3 - Prelude No.8 (To The Memory Of Edgar Varese)

Track 4 - Out Of Into

Track 5 - Cortex

Track 6 - Electronic Composition No.1

Track 7 - Dance Piece No.3

Track 8 - Study For Voice And Tape

To be honest I didn't particularly like this compilation. There is no questioning the skill and innovation involved with the creation of the electronic music presented here but purely as a listening experience I think it fails quite badly.

These tracks come from the Columbia-Princeton Electronic Music Centre in New York circa 1961 to 1974 and are firmly based in the avante garde, with what I suspect is a helping hand from hallucinogenic substances. The only piece I could really connect with was the brooding "Prelude No.8 (To The Memory Of Edgar Varese)" by Ilhan Mimaroglu.

Anyway, I know that judging music is a purely subjective matter and it's quite possible that some of you will enjoy this collection very much so I thought I'd post it anyway. It does still represent an important stepping stone in the development of electronic music as it is today.

SUZANNE CIANI - LIXIVIATION

noreply@blogger.com (Mr. Craig) — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 12:05:00 +0000

Link removed at request of label.

Track 1 - Lixiviation

Track 2 - Atari Video Games Logo

Track 3 - Clean Room (ITT TV Spot)

Track 4 - Almay Eclipse (TV Spot)

Track 5 - Paris 1971

Track 6 - Sound of A Dream Kissing

Track 7 - Atari Corporate Tag

Track 8 - Princess with Orange Feet

Track 9 - Pop & Pour (Coca-Cola Logo)

Track 10 - Discover Magazine (TV Spot)

Track 11 - Live Buchla Concert 1975

Track 12 - Inside Story (PBS TV Spot)

Track 13 - Liberator (Atari TV Spot)

Track 14 - Eighth Wave
Track 15 - Sound Of Wetness
Track 16 - Second Breath

This is my first exposure to the work of Suzanne Ciani and it proves to be a revelation. Unlike Delia Derbyshire and Daphne Oram, American born Ciani created electronic music that is more ambient and contemplative, but also fun as well. In 1974 she set up her own company in order to directly market advertising music at major corporations such as Coca Cola, Columbia Pictures, Atari and others. Many of the advertising spots featured on this album bear a similarity to the work of Raymond Scott but she also forged new ground, particularly in the development of the Coca Cola Pop and Pour composition which was used widely throughout the 1970's.

Amongst her other achievements Ciani became the first solo woman to produce a Hollywood film score ( "The Incredible Shrinking Woman" ), created sound effects for Meco's "Star Wars And Other Galatic Funk", founded the The Electronic Centre For New Music and has been nominated for five Grammy awards. This collection should be considered a must have for anyone interested in the history of electronic music, especially in the field of advertising. Sensational.

Below are two clips, the first from Suzanne's appearance on the David Letterman Show back in 1980 I believe and the second documents her work creating sounds for the Xenon pinball machine.

MUSTAFA OZKENT - GENCLIK ILE ELELE

noreply@blogger.com (Mr. Craig) — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 08:56:00 +0000

http://www.divshare.com/i/4840244-339

Track 1 - Usdar'a Gilderken

Track 2 - Burcak Tarlalari

Track 3 - Dolana Dolana

Track 4 - Karadir Kara

Track 5 - Emmioglu

Track 6 - Carsamba

Track 7 - Zeytinyagli

Track 8 - Silifke

Track 9 - Lorke

Track 10 - Ayas

Here is a bit of information about the album courtesy of Answers.Com -

"In 1972, Ozkent partnered with Evren Records, a Turkish label known for its high production standards and audiophile recording techniques; Ozkent booked time at one of Istanbul's finest recording facilities, and with a hand-picked team of musicians he began recording new material dominated by funky vamps, extended percussion jams, hard-grooving organ lines, and wah-wah guitars. The resultant LP, Genclikle Elele (Hand in Hand with Youth), sounded as if it were designed for hip-hop DJs in search of funky breaks, even though it was cut years before the nascent South Bronx scene began to flower (not to mention half a world away)."

"Genclik Ile Elele" has a pretty unique sound encompassing funk, psych rock and jazz along with the previously mentioned funky breaks. Maybe it's just me but I feel like sections of this record have more of an afro rock sound which belies it's middle eastern origins ( "Lorke" and "Dolana Dolana" being examples ). The whole set is super groovy and the only disappointment is that it's all over after just 30 minutes. And as a cherry on top, you get a monkey on the cover. Enjoy!

DAVID HOLMES - LET'S GET KILLED

noreply@blogger.com (Mr. Craig) — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 08:55:00 +0000

http://www.mediafire.com/?mzaambdwmlm

http://rapidshare.com/files/91430741/David_Holmes_-_Let_s_Get_Killed.rar

http://rapidshare.com/files/91441897/David_Holmes_-_Let_s_Get_Killed_1.rar

Track 1 - Listen

Track 2 - My Mate Paul

Track 3 - Let's Get Killed

Track 4 - Gritty Shaker

Track 5 - Head Rush On Lafayette

Track 6 - Rodney Yates

Track 7 - Radio 7

Track 8 - The Parcus & Madder Show

Track 9 - Slashers Revenge

Track 10 - Freaknik

Track 11 - Caddell Returns

Track 12 - Don't Die Just Yet

Track 13 - For You

David Holmes is best known for his soundtrack work, in particular Out Of Sight, Oceans Eleven and the subsequent sequels. This record from 1997 sees him developing his trademark sound while incorporating spoken word excerpts from drug dealers, prostitutes and other curious souls inhabiting the New York underground. It's a bizarre mix but one that is ably handled by Holmes and further strengthened by interpretations of the James Bond theme music and "Don't Die Just Yet" by Serge Gainsbourg. A couple of these tracks ended up on the Oceans Eleven score in altered forms, namely "Gritty Shaker" and "Rodney Yates" ( which sadly doesn't appear on the OST ).

This is a super album that should have something to please everyone. The Mediafire link I have posted is at a fairly low bitrate so I've included a Rapidshare link as well but you'll need to download both parts. Either way, go check it out!

BILLY MAY - GREEN HORNET ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK

noreply@blogger.com (Mr. Craig) — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 06:50:00 +0000

http://rapidshare.com/files/416017936/Green_Hornet_Soundtrack.rar.html

Track 1 - Green Hornet

Track 2 - Four Hornets

Track 3 - Casey

Track 4 - Horneted House

Track 5 - Kato

Track 6 - Do The Hornet

Track 7 - Black Beauty

Track 8 - Guadarahornet

Track 9 - Activate The Scanner

Track 10 - The Green Hornet

Track 11 - Main Title

Track 12 - The Green Hornet feat. Al Hart

Track 13 - The Green Hornet Theme Song

Track 14 - Fury Of The Dragon

Track 15 - Flight Of The Bumblebee

Track 16 - Batman

Track 17 - Longstreet

Track 18 - Adagio In G Minor

This is a 1993 re-release of Billy May's 1966 soundtrack to the television show The Green Hornet and includes 7 additional tracks not on the original release. Some of the bonus material raises eyebrows, I'm not sure if the Batman theme or "Adagio In G Minor" have much relevance to The Green Hornet and their inclusion here seems more like a marketing ploy than anything else.

The music itself is generally a mix of big band, jazz and some lounge elements with the main exception being the aforementioned "Adagio In G Minor" which is a profound piece of classical music that certainly adds weight to the whole collection ( it should be familiar to most people due to it's use in countless films and television programs ). Fans of the Ultra Lounge series should find plenty of enjoyment with tracks like "Kato", "Four Hornets" and "Black Beauty" all displaying a groovy charm. It's a bit full on at times but I guess you have to expect that with this kind of soundtrack. However, the fact that there has been a number of reissues gives an indication of the underlying quality inherent in these compositions.

FF016 - BREAKFAST TIME! VOLUME 2

noreply@blogger.com (Mr. Craig) — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 09:46:00 +0000

http://www.mirrorcreator.com/files/1JMF23SJ/FF016_-_Breakfast_Time__Vol.2.zip_links

Track 1 - Post Cereal Monkees Record Promotion

Track 2 - Cocoa Pebbles

Track 3 - Froot Loops

Track 4 - Kellogg's OK's

Track 5 - Kellogg's Sugar Pops

Track 6 - Kellogg's Cocoa Krispies

Track 7 - King Vitamin Cereal

Track 8 - Lucky Charms

Track 9 - Cheerios

Track 10 - Alpha-Bits Cereal

Track 11 - Cracker Jacks

Track 12 - Fruity Pebbles

Track 13 - Almond Joy And Mounds

Track 14 - Apple Jacks

Track 15 - Crispy Wheats 'N Raisins

Track 16 - Count Chocula

Track 17 - Cocoa Puffs

Track 18 - Cinnamon Toast Crunch

Track 19 - Cap'n Crunch

Track 20 - Frosted Flakes

Track 21 - Raisin Bran

Track 22 - Smurfberry Crunch

Track 23 - Cherrios

Track 24 - Strawberry Shortcake Cereal

Track 25 - Sugar Jets Indian Armband Promotion

Track 26 - Weetabix

Track 27 - Rocky Road Cereal

Track 28 - Kellogg's Sugar Smacks

I got a positive response to my last collection of breakfast cereal commercials ( get it here ) so I thought I would put together some more sugary delights for you. Sadly we have missed the opportunity to get our free "Best Of The Monkees" record or Indian Warrior Armband ( with secret symbols ) and many of these products are long gone but you can still relive the golden days of shameless propaganda and cartoon cross promotions right here. Most of these adverts are from the 1970's and 80's but I think a couple of more recent one's have snuck in as well. Enjoy!

G.O.R.K & NICK HOLMES - FUN BEAT TAPE

noreply@blogger.com (Mr. Craig) — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 05:32:00 +0000

http://gorknickholmes.bandcamp.com/album/fun-beattape-album-vol-002

This one is purely for the hip hop crowd. Easliy the best beat tape I have ever heard - featuring massive beats, cool samples and plenty of humour. Produced by a couple of young guys from Cleveland, Ohio who hopefully have big futures ahead of them. Check it out!

ALAN HAWKSHAW & BRIAN BENNETT - SYNTHESIZER AND PERCUSSION

noreply@blogger.com (Mr. Craig) — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 06:19:00 +0000

http://www.mediafire.com/?emjb4zxxz20

Track 1 - Mon Amour

Track 2 - Oddball

Track 3 - Daytripper

Track 4 - Dumbo

Track 5 - Funky Chicken

Track 6 - Auto-Pilot

Track 7 - Jolly Roger

Track 8 - Pacesetter

Track 9 - Home Run

Track 10 - Driving Force

Track 11 - Action Man

Track 12 - Fanfare

Track 13 - Mile High Swingers Version A

Track 14 - Mile High Swingers Version B

Track 15 - Plain Song

It's been a while since I posted any British library music but I hope this record makes up for it! Any collaboration between Hawkshaw and Bennett should be considered a must have and here they combine their renowned composing skills with a selection of electronic instruments. The results range from novelty ( "Dumbo", "Jolly Roger" ) to much more satisfying funk infused numbers such as "Oddball", "Daytripper", "Auto-Pilot" and the two excellent versions of "Mile High Swingers". A few of these tracks have found their way on to various compilations over the years and for good reason.

ROGER MOLLS - THE MAN WITH DUSTY FINGERS

noreply@blogger.com (Mr. Craig) — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 04:18:00 +0000

http://www.rogermolls.com/Roger%20Molls%20-%20The%20Man%20with%20Dusty%20Fingers%20%282011%29.rar

Track 1 - The Opening

Track 2 - You

Track 3 - The Man With Dusty Fingers

Track 4 - Break In

Track 5 - Greeky

Track 6 - Hipsters

Track 7 - The Pawnshop

Track 8 - California

Track 9 - Jazz Club

Track 10 - Smok'n Swing

Track 11 - Oh Oui

Track 12 - Ghost Town

Track 13 - Lonesome

Track 14 - Hypnosis

Track 15 - Crystal

Track 16 - Endwise

Track 17 - Eldorado

Track 18 - The Final

I just stumbled on this and had to post it up. As the title suggests, "The Man With Dusty Fingers" is a collection of cinematic music which incorporates heavy doses of library music and rare groove a la the Dusty Fingers compilations, along with some very heavy beats. I won't lie, this record is hit and miss but the hits are good enough to make it more than worthwhile downloading. Tracks like "Break In", "Hypnosis", "Oh Oui" and "The Man With Dusty Fingers" all stand up to scrutiny, with the latter making good use of "Night Moves" by Frank McDonald. Go check it out...

FUNKY FROLIC UNDER ATTACK

noreply@blogger.com (Mr. Craig) — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 02:41:00 +0000

There's never a dull moment in the blogosphere. I don't want to bring down the happy vibe of yesterday's 500th post but I need to warn you all that someone has been aggressively deleting my links ( mostly Mediafire ). It's possible Mediafire are doing this themselves because they realise the wolves are at their door in terms of a DOJ shutdown but I also fear I am being targeted by an individual with a grudge. I've had to replace about 25 links in the last few days and there is probably that many again that still need fixing, I feel like I'm plugging holes in a sinking ship right now but the last thing I want to do is make this blog private or even worse abandon it. I'd much rather be enjoying my Sunday afternoon than dealing with this rubbish. Oh well.

Here's a recent article from the Huff Post that mentions the plight of Mutant Sounds and Holy Warbles...

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jason-sigal/music-blogs-react-to-mega-uplaod_b_1234825.html