One is sweet
One is spicy
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Two more for you
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Work is coming to a close
I’m almost done with the first semester, and just finished writing on Europe’s “discontents”, her problems, and the ethical response found within Social Teachings of my beloved RCC. Two weeks ago I was neither writing music (because I had papers to write) nor writing papers (because all I wanted to do was write music), and as a result wasn’t getting much done except pointless procrastinating and observing the Mass. elections unfold. Incumbent Scott Brown certainly has his shortcomings, but his election was hope where there was none, and a real sea change is going on in Congress where there wasn’t one two weeks ago. Così, I was really over stressing on what seemed some academic problems of mega proportions. But with the work nearly done, new challenges arise that don’t seem so hopeless. I’m joyful for that. And when I’m full of joy, I write beats. I just discovered a Travis Biggs break of epic proportions, and it has been calling my name. Expect fresh produce this week…
As per request, the overlords of my blogosphere have gently reminded me to not see the positive turn of events as history without a story. So I posit to y’all
Non nobis, non nobis, Domine
Sed nomini tuo da gloriam.
Not to us, not to us, o Lord,
But to your name give glory.
Our sufferings are not in vain, but are instead the opportunities for growth. When all goes unexpectedly well, we should not settle the providence of solely human means, but understand our own human needs. There is hope for the world, and for the America which I love and wish to spread the love to.
And now, for an image which properly demonstrates the sheer “nothin’s gonna keep me down” God of ours, I present Piero della Francesca’s Resurrection:
Mashup, Mixes
Talib Kweli – Rock On & On – Part Time Monk remix
You may have seen this Moloko video. It bangs pretty hard.
I thought I could do better.
You see, Talib Kweli is one of the easiest artists to remix from a production standpoint because he is so articulate and true to the rhythm. One of my other favorites – Ghostface – is nearly impossible for the opposite reason; he tears up a track, and you almost have to make it before you can hand it over. With Kweli, you sync the BPM, tweak the EQ and the lyrics really take care of themselves. It’s like the difference between breakdancing and salsa.
I came at this track not from this banging rimshot-fretless groove but something perhaps inspired by Nicolay, 9th and the like company of clean whip tracks and attention to detail. I want your input and your money.
Download the mp3 (@ 256kbps)
Listen below:
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I’m (so) Proud / Anymore / Presence of the Bass
Three new tracks for y’all.
Presence Of The Bass (mp3 @ 256kbps)
I’m (so) Proud of you (mp3 @ 256kbps)
Beatlets
Put up your Dukes
God how I wish I could get Busta on this track.
You know the samples for track. Leave a message with your thoughts.
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Tonight (is the night) ft. Bill Cosby
It’s been a very pleasant (awesome) few days, despite the various housing problems, the extreme shortage of money, the upcoming finals, and the impending big decisions I have to make about school. I had the pleasure of stumbling around Rome with a pretty lady who tolerated my musings, bad jokes and inclination for really dudeish stuff (like a wall of skulls). The positive energy of that night has been converted into this song.
I stumbled upon this, a Betty Wright album Danger High Voltage and there she was: an emerald sample so pure and un-touched that I got a bit teary on the bus listening to it. I’ve been chopping and playing with this for a few days now, and this is the “its-85%-done” result. Please post comments and let me know if it’s the best thing to date, or if I should never make it public again.
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Spinnin’ Around
Submission for the Beat Competition in St. Louis Tonight. Hope it goes well. I’ve got a running credit there now…