New Album 'Curiosities' Available November 12
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Bastard Jazz Recordings is proud to present the sophomore album Curiosities by New Zealand multi- instrumentalist and producer Lord Echo (aka Mike Fabs). An enticing sonic excursion that effortlessly transcends genre and geography, the release finds Echo flexing his dual-mastery of 60's production techniques and modern dancefloor aesthetics, while also highlighting the vocal prowess of his soulful compatriots through a flowing blend of boogie-laced Funk, disco-primed Dub, futuristic Soul, and timeless African rhythms.

Fabs, known worldwide for his production work with NZ’s biggest Reggae export The Black Seeds, drew a groundswell of excitement around his debut solo album Melodies in late 2010. The independent release became a cult classic strictly through word-of-mouth, championed by tastemakers like Gilles Peterson (who played it repeatedly on his BBC Radio 1 show), Oliver Wang (Soulsides) and Richard Dorfmeister. Re-issues of the album soon followed in Japan and Europe, with vinyl copies quickly becoming a hot commodity among discerning collectors around the globe. Echo was introduced to Bastard Jazz’s DJ DRM in 2011 (via Detroit producer Recloose), and a limited 7” vinyl release on the Brooklyn-based imprint soon followed in 2012, precipitating this full length release with the label.

Curiosities picks up right where Melodies left off, with the sun-drenched psychedelic dub sounds of tracks like “Bohemian Idol” (featuring vocals by Toby Laing of Fat Freddy's Drop), and the jerky funk vibes of cuts like “Digital Haircut” and “Street Knowledge”. The album provides a wealth of DJ fodder, with forward thinking 70s-inspired disco tunes such as “Molten Lava” (featuring the soaring vocals of Leila Adu), as well as analog Afro-infused burners like “What Is That Feeling” and “Put It In My Head” (complemented by the golden-voiced Mara TK of Electric Wire Hustle fame). Down-home spiritual jazz/electronic meanderings ("Ghost Hands", “Arabesque”) provide a counterpoint to Echo's driving cover-version of the Pharoah Sanders & Leon Thomas classic “The Creator Has a Master Plan”. His inspiring take on the track is uplifted by the soulful singing of Lisa Tomlins (who's notable vocals on Echo’s rendition of Sister Sledge’s “Thinking Of You” made it a standout hit from his Melodies album).

The finely-tuned collaborations throughout Curiosities underscore Lord Echo's pivotal position in the thriving New Zealand music scene. "I generally only work with people I know quite well personally", says Echo humbly. That personal and organic approach to creating his music is revealed as the album unfolds, layer by delectable layer. "I made this record primarily with DJs in mind," he continues. "They are generally people who really love music and are often obsessed with various aspects of it. I'm not making music for people for whom it's just some background noise in their lives, I'm making music for people for whom it IS their lives. And for better or worse, I guess I am one of those people."

A diverse, yet grounded LP chock full of head-turning sounds, Curiosities further pushes Lord Echo’s repertoire into the realm of the inimitable, and is sure to pique the interest of discerning music lovers from down-under to the big apple.

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Lord Echo feat. Lisa Tomlins - The Creator Has A Master Plan

Ishmael Ensemble - Feather (Max Selwyn Bootleg)

Feather

Vinyl rip from "Non-Sequitur Segues" bonus picture disc included with the deluxe vinyl of Dedicated to Bobby Jameson, plus two tracks from the Another Weekend 7" and the digital version of the album

Ariel Pink - Non-Sequitur Segues +1 More

GODTET- ENUMERATING Sunmix.m4a

Reverb-heavy remix of Enfant by El Michels Affair & The Shacks.

Enfant (El Michels Affair, The Shacks) - Tuzberts remix

SAMPLING: Alger La Blanche, Nicolas Godin

147BPM - F#min

Wassup myy boaaa!!!

ALGER LA BLANCHE, Nicolas Godin (Techouse remix) @prodbywolfi

(focus: breath, vision, silent communication)

I. Breath Invocation
I AM EYE (—) / IN TELE–PATHY (—)
HOLD–ING BREATH (—) / TO SEE (—)

II. Silent Chant
SILENCE SPEAKS (.) / WHEN BREATH IS STILL (—)
EYE IS MIND (.) / AND MIND IS WILL (—)

III. Vision Mantra
LOOK WITH–OUT (—) / SEE WITH–IN (—)
EYE OF AIR (.) / BREATH OF SKIN (—)

IV. Closing Call
I AM EYE (—) / I AM BREATH (—)
I AM VISION (—) / BEYOND DEATH (—)

Litany of the Telepathic Eye

Dorothy Ashby - Little Sunflower (Flamingosis's Flip)

Here are the first 2 tracks on the album:

Miles Away - This track was certainly inspired by detroit techno and all that sound has meant to me down the years.  I wanted to get that emotion and warmth in the strings and melodies. It has a nice orchestral feel but its the contrast with the electronic elements that makes it for me - the 909 rides and hats and the warm sub bass.  I guess there is a sense of anticipation in the track which is why its the opening piece on the album. Even a simple approach of not having a kick in the track was important on this - it kind of sets the blueprint for the album right from the start.

Phoenix - Again its heart and soul is on the sound of detroit (a very strong theme throughout the album).  This track was made almost entirely on my Roland 505 Groovebox.  The lead squelchy part was recorded over a few takes to get the feel I wanted.  Again, its warm but has depth too.  I have to also say that its a very respective homage ( i hope so anyway!!!) to one of my all time fave producers, Aril Brikha. His album, 'Deeparture in Time' was an education and a changing point in my musical outlook.

Jim Rivers - Miles Away and Phoenix Clips #AirportVultures

Going Home - inspired by Alice Coltrane

Ref: DNZF475 - Style: UK Bounce - Produced by: Ste Ingham, Sonic Sound, Mr. Hyde
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The Dead Man Vs. Sonic Sound - In the air tonight Mr. Hyde remix

Stop and look around, you might just miss it .

GODTET- ENUMERATING Sunmix.m4a

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