''Oded Nir & Derrick McKenzie Ft. Jenner McKenzie'' - Alive

''Oded Nir Ft. Meital De Razon'' - Come Back

''Oded Nir Ft. Sandhya Sanjana'' - Sunrise

The latest EP from Humanoid No More, I'm Not Concerned With Your Killer Robot Arms, is the nod to lazy downtempo you've been waiting for since the Summer of '97.
Oscar Goldman approved! 🤖

Recorded and Mastered in East Van 2023
Isonaut Music 2023

I’m Not Concerned With Your Killer Robot Arms

"唯美 Art For Art’s Sake" is a lyrically rich and deeply introspective song that explores the complexities of life, love, and the pursuit of beauty in a transient world. The lyrics delve into the struggles of finding stability in a constantly changing landscape, the pain of loss, and the relentless pursuit of an ideal.

The song portrays a journey through deserts, cities, crowds, and oceans – a metaphor for the varied experiences of life. It captures the essence of moving forward amidst uncertainty, embracing the inevitability of change, and the importance of living in the moment.

The chorus, with its poetic expression of letting go and embracing what comes, is a powerful statement on the nature of life – everything has its time, and every emotion, whether it's love or sorrow, has its place.

Musically, "Art For Art’s Sake" blends emotive melodies with a haunting undercurrent, reflecting the song's themes of yearning, resilience, and self-discovery. It's a contemplation on the bittersweet nature of existence, the fleeting beauty of life, and the eternal search for meaning and authenticity.

The song culminates in a profound acknowledgment of love as a guiding force, a commitment to protect and cherish beauty in all its forms, despite the challenges and hardships. It's a tribute to the enduring power of love and the human spirit's capacity to find solace in art and beauty, even in the face of life's inexorable trials.

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“唯美 Art For Art’s Sake” 是一首歌词丰富且深刻自省的歌曲，探索了生活的复杂性、爱情和在瞬息万变的世界中追求美的主题。歌词深入探讨了在不断变化的环境中寻找稳定性的挣扎、失去的痛苦和对理想的不懈追求。

这首歌描绘了穿越沙漠、城市、人群和海洋的旅程 - 生活不同经历的隐喻。它捕捉了在不确定性中向前移动的本质，接受变化的不可避免性，以及活在当下的重要性。

合唱部分，以其诗意的表达放手和接受所来之物，是对生活本质的有力陈述 - 一切都有其时，每一种情感，无论是爱情还是悲伤，都有其位置。

在音乐上，“Art For Art’s Sake” 融合了情感旋律和令人不安的底层，反映了这首歌的主题：渴望、韧性和自我发现。这是对存在的苦乐参半本质、生活的短暂美丽和对意义和真实性永恒寻找的沉思。

这首歌以对爱作为指引力量的深刻认识作为高潮，承诺保护和珍惜所有形式的美，尽管面临挑战和困难。它是对爱情和人类精神在面对生活不可阻挡的考验中找到慰藉于艺术和美的持久力量的颂歌。

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唯美 (Art For Art's Sake Ft JoZ)

The third and likely final show on FESTAC '77, with a focus on the role of African Americans in shaping Africa and its future.  

For more information, check these links:

Last Days of Lagos by Marilyn Nance. Priceless photos and essays. https://www.artbook.com/9780994700995.html
https://www.instagram.com/festac77archive/?hl=en

Great article on the festival by Uchenna Ikonne (also printed in the book above):
https://daily.redbullmusicacademy.com/2017/05/festac-77-feature

Chimurenga's an-arranged coverage of the festival:
https://www.moma.org/magazine/articles/471

FESTAC '77 [Part 3: USA]

Because Of You - original track by SKender Makota
Artwork: Dorotea Hrenek www.doroteart.com

Version:2021 Fall
Recorded live to two, in Chicago,  Fall 2021 at Skeyelab Bradley Place - operated by Eric Dahl - thanks for letting me add on your Moogs on top of mine!!

Skeyelab Sessions - Skender Makota Balkanimal.com

Dub 4/7 - Fourth version/mixdown/dub out of a series of 7 different versions of the same song. 
The original, or 1/7 mix was one of the first songs I ever actually wrote/finished back in 2001 while studying Production/Engineering/Synthesis major and piano/bass as principal instruments at Berklee College of Music. I finished it using this new awesome thing called Reason/Rebirth - I finally realized that apart from Pro tools, reason was fix it all for me as I would not have to fight over studio time, deal with musicians issues, I could make songs right here in my Boston student closet/bedroom! 

And I did, wrote many of the songs here back then, this End Of The World (Diluted Sky at the time) song being really if not the very first track ever... so it deserves a bit of a better presentation.

Therefore, I will soon follow with all of the other mixes, and upload an album of this one song, told in many different ways - from ambient, downtempo, to elektro, electronica, to deep house and house! 
I will do the same for some other songs I wrote in that period and also have multiple mixes.

Today, I love playing an instrument or composing in other ways, mouse clicking was a curse I could not get passed, but I am still often using Reason to get the ideas moving, or add more old stuff in a new mix in Logic etc. 

Using it back then in 2001 and onward as a scratch pad and basically in my mind already hearing what should be there once I reopen in Pro Tools/Logic and move on... a reminder of what should be where was precious, knowing full well that in order to get the big sound, I would need a bigger box than my G4 tower and ditch the headphones if I wanted to preserve my hearing!
:0 but that was fine with me, and I was hooked!

Of course, now I use everything but love analog Moog synths and Ableton as my second step tool, where live mixing and live PA is an experience in itself with endless possibilities of on the fly composing - still the easiest way to sync and devote to playing, not fiddling :)

With these mixes released in one album they will be representing my progress and sound over the years in one package, and this is exciting to me :). 
Even the Live PA mixes from the Originals Series (about to released) all of the songs will be Released individually.

Hope you enjoy it, let me know if you like it and which version did you like the best!

Because Of You - Dub 4/7 - v2021 Skeyelab Sessions - Skender Makota Balkanimal.com

A live recording from the Pilsen Festival Kombi Chicago stage. Oliver Fade performs live on two Technics 1200 turntables and brings House Music to life on a Sunday afternoon. 

Track list: 
1. Mr. Fingers - In The Beginning 
2. Biscits - Sundown 
3. The L & B Project - Up & Down 
4. Oliver Fade & Benzol!ve - Blood In Blood Out Remix - https://youtu.be/ovWVAo8_QNk?si=Fjf4QRVLcGxvz_me 
5. Dajae - U Got Me Up 
6. Angelo Ferreri - I Can Fix 
7. The House Master Boyz - House Nation 
8. Blaze Ft. Palmer Brown - My Beat 
9. Oliver Fade - Music Is Gonna Save Me (Ft. Alyze) - https://youtu.be/HrAH7tGoxy4?si=y456IjUQgI5n3CNo 
10. Truman Industries - Love Plus 
11. Eazy-E - Boyz N Da Hood 
12. Debo - Southside 
13. Oliver Fade - Dik N Ballz (Remix) 
14. DJ Deeon - O Uhh 
15. Wet Dream 
16. Torrfisk - A 2 The K 
17. Pump That Shit 
18. Get That Shit 
19. Jammin Gerald - Perculator Remix 
20. Oliver Fade - El Chivo (Chivi House Remix)

Oliver Fade - Pilsen Fest Chicago 2023 - House Music Set

Out Now On Suntree Records:

1.  ''Oded Nir'' - Indoor Life
2. ''Oded Nir & Derrick McKenzie Ft. Jenner McKenzie'' - Alive
3. ''Oded Nir'' - Hot Mess
4. ''Oded Nir'' - Sabada Dub
5. ''Oded Nir & Derrick McKenzie'' - Late Bloomer
6. ''Oded Nir Ft. Meital De Razon'' - Come Back
7. ''Oded Nir'' - Film Noir
8. ''Oded Nir Ft. Gia Mellish'' - Into Your Heart
9. ''Oded Nir Ft. Sandhya Sanjana'' - Sunrise

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Almost five years after the success of his acclaimed LP, Rooftop Conversations, the immensely talented bassist and multi-instrumentalist Oded Nir returns with a captivating and dreamlike new album. Indoor Life is a sonic exploration, seamlessly blending elements of jazz, trip-hop, funk, soul, and downtempo gems. The result is a transformative musical journey that invites listeners into realms of self-reflection and dreams.

Highlighting this album are extraordinary collaborations with Grammy award-winning Jamiroquai's legendary drummer, Derrick McKenzie. Together with Oded, McKenzie co-wrote and produced the mesmerizing track "Alive," featuring the soulful vocals of his daughter, Jenner McKenzie. Derrick's production prowess also shines on "Late Bloomer," a disco-infused easy-listening tune, and "Hot Mess," where his live, powerful drums take center stage.

Adding to the supergroup dynamic is Matt Johnson, another member of Jamiroquai, who lends his keyboard magic to Oded's funky track "Hot Mess." Tel Aviv-based vocalist Meital De Razon graces the soulful and romantic "Come Back," while India-born vocalist Sandhya Sanjana contributes to the meditative early morning track "Sunrise."

The late Paris/Amsterdam DJ producer Benjamin Ellery lends his French spoken word voice to "Film Noir," infusing the track with a trip-hop allure. Local Amsterdam musician and Oded's band member Thijs Van Den Geest collaborates on the fantastic "Sababa Dub," a smoothly rolling groove. The title track, "Indoor Life," evokes feelings of nostalgia and love. At the same time, the album concludes with a re-edited 2023 version of Oded's 2011 hit "Into Your Heart," featuring Dutch vocalist Gia Mellish.

Indoor Life has already seen the release of five singles, earning acclaim from FM radio stations worldwide and securing placements in major Spotify playlists. Prepare to be transported by the enchanting sounds of Oded Nir's Indoor Life album.

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Enne (Electunes) – “A really good album. Gonna play some of these for sure.”  
Michael Fossati (Spirit of House web zine) – “Truly glorious and eclectic.”  
Sandro Bianchi (Ibiza Sonica) – “This album is a gem.”  
Aja Allsop (Ketch A Vibe Radio Show) – “An outstanding project!”  
Michael Moebus (Back To Funk Radio Show) – “Nice bass work & funk-leaning sensibility.”  
Jon Wesley (Music Goes On Radio Show) – “This is an outstanding LP. Excellent music and production. I’ll enjoy playing all of these tunes.”  

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Available Now From Traxsource: https://bit.ly/3Tcavkm
Juno Download: https://bit.ly/49IY8U5
Beatport: https://bit.ly/43bYCzK
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4a28Epd

Label and Artist Links:
www.facebook.com/SuntreeRecords/
www.facebook.com/niroded1

Indoor Life

Oded Nir - Indoor Life (Suntree Records)

Make Me Believe Again

This is the "short edit" of the first piece on the upcoming Goran Kajfeš Tropiques album "Tell Us", to be released by We Jazz Records, May 3rd 2024. For more info, please visit https://wejazzrecords.bandcamp.com/album/tell-us

Goran Kajfeš - trumpet, synthesizer
Alexander Zethson - piano, organ, synthesizer
Johan Berthling - acoustic bass
Johan Holmegard - drums
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Josefin Runsteen - violin
Leo Svensson Sander - cello

Goran Kajfeš Tropiques: Unity In Diversity (excerpt)

Rinse France Podcast

WAH GWAAN : TYSHA CEE INVITE SANE - 04 Avril 2024

My Place (feat. Loretta Perry & Tim Gelo)

This track was made back in 2014 by me and I recreated the old recording and added a more powerful percussion.

Returning (Revisited)

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