Boom Clap Bachelors - Combiner (Lay-Far Deeper Refix)

Hey there! In Japan Connection Vol.1 I’m paying homage to Japan, so logically it features music from Japanese artists & labels (ranging from city-pop, jazz-fusion, death jazz, hip-hop to house, ambient and IDM) but also miscellaneous records from other places which are metaphysically connected with or evoke the feeling of the Land of the Rising Sun in my mind, including records kindly presented to me or bought in Tokyo, Hiroshima, Kumamoto, Osaka, etc. and some artistic easter eggs too. ;-) 

Please enjoy this very personal soulful journey to Japan! #crossover
Recorded live @ Izumi, Moscow.

Lay-Far - Japan Connection Vol.1, Vinyl Set @ Izumi, Moscow

Hey Hey Hey

A part of "So Many Ways" album coming out on Glenview Records Inc (USA):

USA - Nov 15
Europe / ROW - Nov 18
Digital Worldwide - Nov 29

Available on 2хLP / CD / Digital

More info and snippets:
soundcloud.com/glenviewrecords/gvrlp004

11. When I'm Seeing You (with Vicky Flint)

07. Yes You Can

Lay-Far @ Vechno Molodoy (Samara), 30.04.22

Artist: Lay-Far
Title : The Long Titles EP
Label : Amp-Art Recordings
Format: 12” Vinyl
Genre : Deep House
Cat: AMP12004

Next up on Amp-Art Recordings we have Moscows prolific and brilliant Lay-Far.
Hot off the tails of his critically acclaimed “So Many Ways” LP, here we see him dishing up 3 low slung funked-out house workouts which will find a home on any discernible dancefloor.

On the A side we start with “That voice from far away”, a great meld of perfect house chords and disco elements with the cowbell groove keeping it in check. The ethereal vocal patterns create a dubbed out deep essence which reminds me of some of Nick Holders best work.

On the flip we start with “Where I’ve never been before” a jacking harlem funk groove that builds up the layers of chords and intricate percussion and then interweaves them with vocal skits and and funked out guitar riff. A great tune that would certainly not be out of place on a Raw Cuts record.

We finish with my personal favorite “You know I’m Gonna Getcha”. A gorgeous blend of samba rhythms, deep chords and rhodes keys. All juxtapositioned next to perfectly layered vocal samples and chants. It all builds to a break with a live recorded crowd pushing the tune to its conclusion. Just excellent.

Osunlade: "Loving "You Know I'm Gonna Getcha"

Claude Young “real sexy slick stuff!!!!”

Phil Asher "Been playing it. Smashed Uber on sat night! X""

Colin Dale “.I get loads of people sending tracks over....try to listen to everything but I know in seconds if I'm feeling it. Pleasantly surprised to receive something of real depth & quality.....the beats are right on point! All 3 tracks are great.....love all 3 with equal fervour....you have my recommendation & support”

Fudge Fingas “ That boy's on it at the minnit”

Takasi Nakajima “i just listen yeah that so good i really love that release!!”

Titonton Duvante “Oh My goodness. Absolute FIRE! Much deck time and chart action on this one. I'm Gonna Getcha being my pick but all are wicked. Big UP Lay-Far!”

Ourra “ My fave cut here is the That Voice From Far Away.... lovely chords, especially melty around the 4m30s mark - love it! glad you sent it before I do my next mix, will def be including! :-) 'Where I've Never been Before' maybe a little too funk based for my house sets but obviously quality and again love the Roy Ayres kinda chords. 'You know im Gonna Getcha' would def be worthy of a play in a jazzier moment. Sorry to bang on about chords, but killer here too ;-)”

Lay-Far - That Voice From Far Away

Russia meets Great Britain in a world of glorious Deep-House.

Lay-Far & Jonny Miller work many miles apart but somehow seem to make this amazing music like they’re sat in the same space at the same time. ‘Going Home’ is a very colourful and centered EP with brilliant sample crafting and clear beats. Lay-Far and Jonny Miller both have a great understanding of music further-a-field and it can be heard right here, broken beat, nu-disco and world rhythms are held together by a strong 4/4 backbone and the technical sampling flutters around effortlessly. This is just the beginning of the duo’s journey and what a starting point, well crafted, impeccably produced dance music styled to suit many tastes.

CREDITS:

Written by Alexander Lay-Far & Jonathan Miller
Produced, arranged & mixed by Lay-Far & Jonny Miller
Mastered by Martin Iveson at ARCo. Labs.
Executive producer: Martin Iveson
(c) & (p) 2014 Atjazz Record Company
Label Website: www.atjazz.co.uk/label

Lay-Far & Jonny Miller - Changes

Lay-Far & Jonny Miller - Going Home


Lazy Days is proud to introduce you a new artist to the family, Lay-Far. Discovered recently with his Double Vinyl Album, “So Many Ways”, we reached out to the Russian producer to get some original music for the label. A quick reply led to this 3 track EP landing in our inbox. “New Day, New Light” opens the EP with an uplifting vibe, thanks to its great String sample hook. “Thru” follows with a lively Jazz-Funk influenced number that reminds us of early Svek Records. “If Only The Time” leaves us on a good note by slowing the tempo down but keeping the energy up. We hope you enjoy this first outing from our new friend Alexander Lay-Far and hope to bring you more of his music in a near future.

Early support by: Roberto Rodriguez, Art Of Tones, Giom, Mark Farina, Satoshi Tomiie, Nacho Marco, Shur-I-Kan, Kev Beadle, Karizma...


Lay-Far - New Day, New Light

B2. Lay-Far  - Pensamento Novo (S3A Würm Remix)

A2. Lay-Far - Summer Is On (Dedicated to George)

Sander Mölder - In Your Eyes (Lay-Far Remix) / Rebirth Records

Запись эфира программы Близкая Музыка на Радио Культура от 01.09.23, посвященного моему новому альбому "True, Necessary, Kind".

LISTEN / BUY: www.stvolrecords.ru/stvol006

Радио Культура - Близкая Музыка (01.09.23) - Альбом Lay-Far "True, Necessary, Kind"

Lay-Far's critically acclaimed debut album “So Many Ways” which took him worldwide gets a friendly treatment from the global music family! In the first (out of 3) installment of the remix series we have artistic versions from Atjazz, Inkswel, Jonny Miller and Thatmanmonkz! 

The legendary producer Martin Iveson aka Atjazz who needs no further introduction kicks off the EP with a masterpiece of a remix for one of the highlights of the album – electronic ballad “Stand Up” featuring Pete Simpson. When the strings come in you realize - it's Atjazz at his best – conscious boogie for the soul! We believe it may easily become future classics!

Next we have a sound bomb from the Australian bad boy and one of the most hard-working producers in the scene now – Inkswel. His version of “When I’m Seeing You” featuring the trumpet player Vicky Flint is soaked in the warm sound of distorted drum machines and tape delays. Be warned – this heavy-hitter can actually damage your speakers! 

The B-side opens with the deep and sophisticated afro house of Jonny Miller! 
His remix of “Summer Vacation” featuring the beautiful voice of Yannah Valdevit immediately teleports you to the open air party in the Adriatic Sea coast. Barbarellas Discotheque vibes!

Last but not the least, we have Sheffield’s own Thatmanmonkz revisiting a track with another “that” in its name - “That Dream”. Inspired heavily by classic blaxploitation movies like “Super Fly” or “Coffey” Shadeleaf Music label boss comes up with a dynamic soundtrack for the imaginary chase scene. Badass!

Tracklist:

A1 Stand Up (with Pete Simpson) [Atjazz Remix] 
A2 When I’m Seeing You (with Vicky Flint) [Inkswel Remix]

B1 Summer Vacation (with Yannah Valdevit) [Jonny Miller Remix]
B2 That Dream [Thatmanmonkz Gon' Git You Sucka Remix]


Set up as a logical continuation of In-Beat-Ween Sessions podcast, started by Alexander Lay-Far in 2008, In-Beat-Ween Music is here to join the dots in-beat-ween jazz and dub, techno and soul, funk and house. The label is devoted to the music in-beat-ween genres, categories or trends – music for your mind, body and soul. 


For further information contact:
Inbeatweenmusic@gmail.com


A2. "When I'm Seeing You" with Vicky Flint (INKSWEL REMIX) Preview

Coeo - Closer (Lay-Far Remix) / Preview

The Trinity EP

You Can't Stop The Profit

What It Is

Family Affair Vol. 1

Acid-Funk Bass Extended Tool

A1 "Yes You Can" (KAYTRONIK RUB) Preview

B2 "When I'm Seeing You" with Vicky Flint (RED RACK'EM REMIX) Preview

Many thanks to Gilles Peterson for the support and kind words on his first Worldwide show of 2016! The new album is coming out on Local Talk Records very soon.

Preorder vinyl PART 1:
http://www.juno.co.uk/products/lay-far-how-i-communicate-part-1/591649-01/

‪#‎worldwidepremiere‬ ‪#‎gillespeterson‬ ‪#‎howicommunicatealbum‬ ‪#‎lay_far‬ ‪#‎magicnumber‬

PREORDER

Like The First Time (feat. Magic Number) as played by Gilles Peterson (02.01.2016)

Gilles Peterson: "Find the way...Sick!"
Atjazz: “You have fire on your hands… amazing release! :)” 
Ashley Beedle: “Excellent :-)… Trust me - this is an outfit to watch out for”
Karizma: “Really Dope...sticking it on my iPad”
Craig Smith / 6th Borough Project: “Raw, but well produced beats and grooves. Will definitely play these tracks out”. 
Inkswel: “Super fresh!”
Kai Alce: “A2 & B1 are DOPE! Thanx for hooking me up!”
Thatmanmonkz: “Ooof!!! Sh*t is dope…kinda like a more soulful and smoother (in a good way) Love $ex Money EP”.
...........

We are very exited to present you the new release on our label: Boorane – “Thru Jazz to Mars” EP!
Although it's the very first EP of the project, these guys can hardly be called newcomers.  Boorane members already have the “street” credibility and style with the strong roots and skills in b-boying and djing, dating back to early 2000s, and can easily teach us a thing or two about the art of digging, beats programming, real swing and texture.  With previous releases on King Underground Records, Boora is recognized as  “the father of Russian beat scene”, no less. Together with his good friend and longtime collaborator on all fronts Krane, they came up with this many-sided work of beauty and depth. Soulful hip-hop beats meet heavily swung house, sophisticated techno and a nice slice of timeless electro, all based on obscure soviet samples, excerpts from long-forgotten scientific and documentary movies, chopped drum breaks and complex groove programming – created with the classic hip-hop set of tools: Akai MPC 3000 and E-Mu SP-1200. 
    On the metaphorical side of things “Boorane” is the clear reference to “Buran” - the legendary Soviet space program and the eponymous space shuttle! Beyond the mere name – the EP is loaded with sounds, related to the space exploration, including the shuttle engine start at the very beginning of this special music journey, leading us to straight into space with a reassuring hip-hop beat. 
    Boorane’s music has the capacity to work on so many levels. Being down to earth and clearly physical on the one hand, with the heavy grainy beats and gritty textures that are ready to shake the dance-floors, their music has an unmistakable timeless touch, yielding high aspirations and thoughts about space and time. The vivid example is “Find The Way” - a collaboration with the label boss Lay-Far – a real pacifist manifesto with its reassuring thoughts about the future of the world – “Love has got to find the way” and “step by step” are the phrases effectively repeated as mantras throughout the track, making us believe the prospect is just inevitable! Being influenced by the wide range of musicians, like Theo Parrish, Atjazz, Miles Davis, James Brown, Pete Rock, Dj Premier and notably Soviet jazz scene i.e. Mustafa Zade, Georgiy Garaniyan or Aleksey Kucenko, Boora and Krane find the way to make their deeply-rooted music instantly catchy and likeable, at the same time bringing something unique and refreshing to the scene.  Please welcome – Boorane! 


PREORDER / OUT 27.06

PREMIERE: Boorane with Lay-Far - Find The Way

My remix for the wonderful Gene Dudley Group!
Out now! 

Buy 12"

The Gene Dudley Group - Do the Cookie Dough Throw (Lay-Far Remix) [Wah Wah 45s]

Gimme (out on "Disco In Distress Part 2", Amplified)

Soviet only 70s-80s jazz-funk & fusion by Allegro, Arsenal, Melodia Ensemble, Argo, Oleg Kutsenko Jazz Band, Yury Saulsky, Igor Nazaruk (with Alexey Kuznetsov, Alexey Isplatovskiy, Andrey Chernyshev), Igor Brill Ensemble, I. Yakushenko Jazz Ensemble, Konstantin Petrosyan, Credo, Tiit Paulus. All released by Melodia Records. 

Music you may never heard before.

Played in most likely the best equipped and best sounding spot in Honk Kong - The Music Room in Potato Head.

Vinyl Only Soviet Jazz-Funk & Fusion Session @ Music Room - Potato Head, HK (25.05.17) by Lay-Far

Joey Negro - In Search Of the Dream Feat. Angela Johnson (Lay-Far Remix) / PREVIEW

Alexander Lay-Far, one of the most prolific and in demand music producers in Russia, is about to release his long-awaited 3rd studio album “War is Over”. Deeply personal, honest, emotional and uncompromising album boasts the exciting collaborations with the likes of Stee Downes, Jesse Futerman, Pete Simpson, Riddim Research Lab, Phil Gerus, Andy Compton and Recloose.

After a slew of successful releases on the ever so great Local Talk, Leng Records, G.A.M.M., Razor N Tape, BBE among handful other labels, Lay-Far is releasing a 100% DIY product on his own imprint In-Beat-Ween Music.

The result of “War Is Over” – is the profound revaluation of personal and music experience, the reflection of the rich tapestry of cultures and influences woven together and defining Lay-Far’s artistic journey: Chinese roots and Russian mentality, B-boy past and exploration of Dub, fascination with Post-Punk and UK Hardcore, passion for House and Broken beat, Old School Hip-Hop and Soviet Jazz Funk. This time Lay-Far surpasses the expectations, creating a multi-layered yet integral album where edges between genres and scenes are consciously blurred. A gem of “modern fusion” as Motor City Drum Ensemble best described it!

“War Is Over” brings to the forefront the laconic arrangements, extensive use of space and special attention to the sound texture, while retaining Lay-Far’s trademark warmth and roughness, knack for perfect grooves, variety of rhythms, melodicism and overall funkiness. Crammed with quotes, allusions and hidden “Easter eggs”, it will keep the die-hard fans busy till the next album is out.

It is an exciting and dynamic music journey, where uplifting and life-affirming dance numbers (PPL LV and Sweet Mess) go hand in hand with socio-political commentaries (Decentralized Spiritual Autonomy, Market Economy VS Culture), conscious and spiritual messages (Be The Change, Forgiveness Is Bliss), crossover dance-floor bangers (Blow My Mind, The Pressure – The Release), personal accounts of emotional struggle (Never Good Enough For You, Over), dubbed out aural explorations (Draw The Curtains) and thoughts about eternal (Vast and Infinite, Sirius Rising). Add here a pinch of irony and you have a body of work that will appeal to both the discerning fans and new audience alike!

Available formats: Vinyl sampler + 2х12" singles / Japan CD version / Digital

https://in-beat-ween.bandcamp.com/album/war-is-over

War Is Over

Watch Official Video

PREMIERE: Lay-Far - Vast And Infinite

Gilles Peterson: “Very excellent Lay-Far album.”

Motor City Drum Ensemble: “Very well produced, sounded great even on the Macbook speakers :) Modern fusion stuff.”

The Ransom Note: “Clever and impressive. It just might be enough to end a war.”

Soul Clap: “Skills!”

Ashley Beedle: “War Is Over” is a class album! This music is righteous.”

Kraak & Smaak: “Really digging the sound, reminds me a bit of late 90s Ninja Tune, Guidance, etc. Very eclectic, deep vibes and very musical. Real cool!”

Osunlade: “He’s killing it with this one!! Great album!”

Alexander Nut (NTS): “Sounds great. Congrats on a brilliant project.”

Tensnake: “Lovely album!”

Yam Who?: “Sounding super hot!”

The Revenge: “A lot to love here.”

Also supported by Mixmag, DJ MAG Spain, Fred P, Ame, Fish Go Deep, Horse Meat Disco, Frits Wentink, Iron Curtis, Alex Barck, Red Rack’Em, Norm Talley, Simbad, Mark Farina, Mark E, Soulphiction, Nachtbraker, Moodymanc, Son of Sound, Nick Holder, etc.

Buy the album here:

https://in-beat-ween.bandcamp.com/album/war-is-over

Forgiveness Is Bliss Feat. Jesse Futerman

More info here:
https://worldwidefm.net/show/lay-far-soviet-jazz-special/

Check WWFM

Lay-Far - Soviet Jazz-Funk Special on Worldwide FM

My set recorded as is at the amazing Urvakan Festiva in Armenia! 
It was a very special experience, believe me - so go and check it out for yourself next year!
https://urvakan.com/

Lay-Far @ Urvakan Festival 2019, Armenia

Including music from The Brothers Grimm, Mannix, DJ SS, The Last Crusaders, 007, Smith & Mighty, Code 071, Watt Noize, etc. as well as some new, unreleased and forthcoming tunes from yours truly.

Lay-Far - Soulful Hardcore Vol.1 Mix

Second instalment in my "Soulful Hardcore" mix series!
Here I'm digging deeper to unleash more obscure gems on that "Breakbeat, Bleep & Bass, Proto Jungle" spectrum - to showcase the soulful side of the early Rave music and the excitement it still bears...as well as the connection to the sound of NOW! Most tracks are 1990 to 1994 with just few brand new "oldschool-sounding" choonz as well as my own forthcoming music (YES, Exclusives)!!! Please enjoy the journey!

Lay-Far - Soulful Hardcore Vol.2 Mix

Lay-Far – is a Moscow-based producer, DJ. Mixmag refers to him as “Russia’s finest”, Boiler Room: "A producer extraordinaire", while Junodownload: “undoubtedly one of the most talented house producers of his generation.

Lay-Far’s distinctively individual style has won him a global fan base – from the new generation of clubbers to the undisputed club veterans, like Marshall Jefferson, Dj Spinna, Ashley Beedle or Gilles Peterson. He is internationally recognized as a skillful DJ and selector, seamlessly bridging the gaps between the cutting-edge and classic house rhythms, rare disco and boogie, Afro-Latin grooves, bass-heavy cuts and delivering a unique sonic mixture to satisfy one’s body, mind and spirit. The man has got the funk! No wonder he has been headlining some of the major global music events from London to Tokyo, Berlin to Dubai, including the legendary festivals like Southport Weekender (UK), SunceBeat (Croatia), Southern Soul (Montenegro), Vocal Booth Weekender (Spain), The Djoon Experience (Italy), XJazz (Germany), BetonCentrale (Holland), Usadba Jazz, Signal, Faces & Laces (Russia), etc.

With countless successful releases under his belt on pretty much every quality label under the sun, including Local Talk, Razor-N-Tape, BBE, Rebirth, Tru Thoughts, MYOR or G.A.M.M., Lay-Far has been gaining constant support from the key tastemakers of the world, including Blessed Madonna, Laurent Garnier, Mr. Scruff, Mary Anne Hobbs, MCDE, Jimpster, Move D, Honey Dijon, Josh Wink, Ben Sims just to name a few. 


Gilles Peterson: “Great producer, Great DJ”.
Boiler Room: “Producer extraordinaire”.
Atjazz: “One of the finest souls in dance music”.
Music Is My Sanctuary: “One of the most talented and prolific new talents in the new global house scene”.
Wah Wah 45’s: “One of the most sought after DJs and producers on the planet”.
Turntable Lab: “The Russian DJ/B-boy supreme”.
Piccadilly Records: “Russian groove expert”.
Mixmag: “Russia’s finest”
Junodownload: «Alexander Lay-Far is undoubtedly one of the most talented house producers of his generation”
Renight.com: “Moscow’s maverick”.

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