This is the second installment of a little experiment I like to do from time to time. I call it the "Mother's Mashup" series which consists of songs that curiously go together in very uncanny ways. Most of the time a pitch drop here and a speed adjustment there will be all it takes to show that we are all singing the same song. ;)

This little collection of music from other artists that has inspired me recently and If you enjoy any of it, please buy it from the artists.

I begin with Jim James' first track on his solo release called "State Of The Art (A.E.I.O.U)" and mix that with "Dye" off Tycho's latest album "Awake" which is a blast to drive to btw.

Next we have Tor's "Glass and Stone" from his album "Drum Therapy" mixed with James Blake's "Retrograde". No bedroom is complete without James, take my word for it. 

Then we move into a song off my favorite album of 2012, "When Can" by producers Kettel and Secede. Yes, Kettel made it on my last mashup too. The song is "Ringvanes" and is exactly what I'm all about, mystery forest music. This track is complemented with the beat wizardry of Shigeto with his song "Detroit part 1".

The we take a trip back a decade to whom i consider an unsung electronic hero: Cornelius. This japanese producer is incredible and was very influential to me back in the day. He appears here with his awesome watery guitar track "Drop" mixed with one of the coolest hooks I've heard in a while by Ninja Tune's Matrixxman. The song is called "Enter Me"

Finally we get to an awesome energetic track by Machinedrum called "aeolia" mixed with "85-bit" by who could be the greatest unknown producer around: Woob. "85-bit" is off his album "Repurpose" is a musical journey everyone should take at some point. To me, one of the most beautiful pieces of music ever.   

Hopefully this is just in time for your long summer drives...

Mother's Mashup 2

Jazzzz in ya bones!!! This song was written during my visit to New Orleans Jazz fest 2014.  One of my most inspiring trips/opportunities to share music thus far happened in May this year when "Soul Visions (Rising Appalachia + The Human Experience) were invited to play at the Sugar Mill with Thievery Corporation (live) and Galactic.  What an incredible opportunity to share the stage with such high level musicians.  Jazz fest BLEW MY MIND.  The city becomes completely inundated with music 24 hours a day.  New Orleans stole my heart.

I was staying at my friend Roc's house (Roc you are a LEGEND).  His house is incredibly inspiring (We recorded 2 of the songs from "Soul Visions" in a closet/bathroom at his home (and may I add that his Kitchen is one of the most magical creative zones EVER.  

One night I couldn't sleep.  I was so overwhelmed with inspiration from going to concerts 12 hours a day, that the music in my head would not turn off.  The only thing I could do was work on music.  That night, I wrote this song.  I also had the vision of recording some especially incredible musicians while I was in New Orleans, yet had unfortunately not found the write players yet.  The following morning, I played the new song for Roc and mentioned to him that I'd really love some guitar.  He said (in his lovely Kiwi accent), "I know this pretty rippin guitar player from this band Trombone Shorty" (if you don't know who they are, do yourself a favor and check them out).  The band happened to be in town playing Jazz Fest (they tour 200 shows a year lol).  Roc called Pete Murano (you are also a LEGEND)  and he was super into the idea of us having a session.  

The day I went over to meet him I was a bit nervous.  A lead guitarist from a huge band can often be "not so approachable", but Pete could not be any cooler, down to earth, and over all an absolutely chill guy (and beyond ripping guitar player).  I love working with you Pete and look forward to creating a lot more music (look for another song on this album coming out soon)

Fast forward a couple months, I email Eric Oberthaler  (eO) with some horn section ideas (Eric, you are also a LEGEND) and here we are with a new song (which makes me dance in pants, and sometimes without pants).

I hope you enjoy this song and get some JAZZZZ IN YA BONES!!!

Love,

-David

Check out "Trombone Shorty" - http://www.tromboneshorty.com
Check out "eO" - https://eomusic.bandcamp.com
Check out "Roc" at - http://www.tryptaminepalace.com

Jazzzz In Ya Bones (feat Pete Murano and eO) full album out on Jumpsuit Records Sept 30th

Turn Off Your Mind

From An-Ten-Nae's newest album TRANSMISSIONS.
Feat. Häana - Body of Ember
Watch: http://youtu.be/rm8GOdnXnh0
Violins by Häana // http://thisishaana.com

Get the whole album here: https://antennae.bandcamp.com

An-Ten-Nae Feat. Häana - Body Of Ember

Here is my gift to everyone for helping me reach 1000 followers on soundcloud! This track is something new from me, as it's the first one I wrote using my guitar and recording all parts myself. Thanks so much for all of your continued support!

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From The Roots We Spring Forth

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Massive shoutout to “Wetgropes” for producing this beautiful piece, you’re forever cosmic 🔭💞✨

Star Shaped Gloom 

Doom in the moon 
A star shaped gloom
It grows within you 
Imprisons you 

Oh meu amor
Sinto uma escuridão em forma de estrela dentro de mim
Quero te mostrar, mas tenho medo que isso te consuma

Oh mon amour

Tantas penas, que dejo mi corazón 
Mi penumbra te abruma y te aleja de mi amor  
Siento en las venas la cordura de tu amor
Me mantiene recordando tu esplendor

Mon amour…

Star Shaped Gloom

This Water Prayer we offer you to spread and help raise awareness regarding the Water Protectors who are standing ground to protect the water from contamination thru this Dakota Access pipeline which has already crossed the Sacred Sioux ground and getting closer to the Missouri River every day.

The indigenous tribes around the world are standing in solidarity with the Sioux and we ask that you help, if you can, by donating to help them continue this peaceful movement for protection of our Missouri river drinking water and the flow of it downstream, which leads all the way to the Gulf of Mexico.  We ask you to please stand in solidarity with them to let this be an example that our sacred sites and precious earth resources should not be contaminated or taken away from us.

Please donate here:
http://standingrock.org/news/standing-rock-sioux-tribe--dakota-access-pipeline-donation-fund/

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Feel free to use this track for raising awareness regarding Water Protection.

What YOU can DO to support the Water Protectors:

1. Call North Dakota governor Jack Dalrymple at 701-328-2200. When leaving a message stating your thoughts about this subject please be professional.

2. Sign the petition to the White House to Stop DAPL: https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/stop-construction-dakota-access-pipeline-which-endangers-water-supply-native-american-reservations

3. Donate to support the Standing Rock Sioux at http://standingrock.org/news/standing-rock-sioux-tribe--dakota-access-pipeline-donation-fund/


4. Donate items from the Sacred Stone Camp Supply List: http://sacredstonecamp.org/supply-list/

5. Call the White House at (202) 456-1111 or (202) 456-1414. Tell President Obama to rescind the Army Corps of Engineers’ Permit for the Dakota Access Pipeline.

6. Contribute to the Sacred Stone Camp Legal Defense Fund: https://fundrazr.com/d19fAf

7. Contribute to the Sacred Stone Camp gofundme account: https://www.gofundme.com/sacredstonecamp

8. Call the Army Corps of Engineers and demand that they reverse the permit: (202) 761-5903

9. Sign other petitions asking President Obama to stop the Dakota Access Pipeline. Here’s the latest to cross my desk – https://act.credoaction.com/sign/NoDAPL

10. Call the executives of the companies that are building the pipeline:

a. Lee Hanse Executive Vice President Energy Transfer Partners, L.P. 800 E Sonterra Blvd #400 San Antonio, Texas 78258 Telephone: (210) 403-6455Lee.Hanse@energytransfer.com

b. Glenn Emery Vice President Energy Transfer Partners, L.P. 800 E Sonterra Blvd #400 San Antonio, Texas 78258 Telephone: (210) 403-6762Glenn.Emery@energytransfer.com

c. Michael (Cliff) Waters Lead Analyst Energy Transfer Partners, L.P. 1300 Main St. Houston, Texas 77002 Telephone: (713) 989-2404 Michael.Waters@energytransfer.com

11.  Donate to help build the compostable toilets so they can maintain all the people coming to help stand with them at Standing Rock.  https://www.gofundme.com/standingrockcomposttoilets

The most effective means of showing support for this cause is to actively participate in protecting this sacred land. Anyone who is able to travel to the peaceful encampments is encouraged to do so. For those unable to make the journey to North Dakota, please utilize the alternate methods provided to show your support for the Standing Rock Sioux who have united over 100 tribes from across the U.S. Please join this effort to stop this pipeline, which desecrates sacred lands and has serious potential to damage or destroy the Standing Rock reservations lifeblood – its water.

Be the change you wish to see in this world. — Mahatma Gandhi

Water Protectors

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Liquid Love Drops and An-ten-nae - Water Protectors (DL link in comments)

Stream/Download: 
Antennae's remix of our tune "The Whip".

The Whip

The Whip (An-Ten-Nae Remix)

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Enjoy :)

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/track/6mr0aTLRkB54FRhFwMTzjw?si=_m_O6O20S5Su54UlwsOwKg

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Album Art by Skysia

Wonder (feat. Elli Espi) [Skysia Remix]

Stream & DL: https://grand-tapestry.fanlink.tv/tides

Alam Khan and Eligh navigate through the mind, body, and soul with their latest Grand Tapestry album, Tides. Released on Gravitas Recordings, Tides reflects the tides of change that the human race, planet, and cosmos are presently experiencing via six original works and three bonus instrumentals. Through further exploration of traditional Indian instruments, Grand Tapestry weaves a distinctive sound that synthesizes cutting edge hip-hop aesthetics into sacred, conscious beats.
 
Featuring Raaginder on the violin and Kamaljeet Ahluwalia on the santoor, “Seagulls” encircle the beach shore while mankind studies the notion of time and its influence on love. Pensive soundscapes and contemplative rap greet the approaching “Tides” as a guitar, sarod, and cello engage in a powerful, soul-stirring takeover. “Believe” acknowledges the depths of emotions that exist through lively beats and passionate lyricism. Enlisting Jay Gandhi on the bansuri and Zumbi of Zion-I, Grand Tapestry encourages listeners to let the mind go with the medicine through wavy illuminations in “Radiant.” “Youth” is a transformative narrative around the permanence of love and the wonders of the unknown future. Colin Brown joins on the piano for the finale’s virtuous “Iman Kalyan (Evening Raga),” where authentic tanpura and sarod instrumentals return Tides to the ocean.

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