Remix requested by Serengeti of Anticon. Mastered by Michelle Reichling.


Serengeti and Hi-Fidel: Is It True? (Paces Lift Remix)

Lost.

Track #2 from Splitface "The Autumn" EP. *All sounds/instruments sampled from vinyl unless otherwise noted. Download the ep here: http://crew932.com/storage/Splitface-The-Autumn-ep.zip

The Pitch: "simultaneously fist-pumping and chilled-out": http://blogs.pitch.com/wayward/2009/12/download_splitfaces_the_autumn.php

Kansas University Radio: "authentic Skull Snaps drums atop muted accordion and strings": http://www.kjhk.org/?q=node/23673 

Riverfront Times: "DJ Shadow-esque -- dig that trip-hop, downtempo vibe": http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/atoz/2009/11/splitface_releases_instrumental_album_the_autumn_indyground_entertainment_dj_mahf_calc2_free_mp3.php

EP review:
February 3rd, 2010
Splitface
The Autumn
IndyGround Entertainment
St. Louis producer Splitface’s new EP, The Autumn (available via free download at www.indyground.com) shuffles along with seven tracks of beat-heavy, often moody instrumentals. Its sound is deeply influenced by the sample-happy world of instrumental hip hop that’s dominated dreary cop shows and grungy sci-fi thrillers for, oh, 15 years or so now.
It’s an entirely enjoyable flip through an obsessive’s record collection — a scratchy drum loop serving as background to a morose accordion, an electric-organ trill set against funky plucked bass guitar. Fans of Unkle, Propellerheads, Tricky and especially DJ Shadow will find much to like.
The titular track lopes along, minimally steady, with a plaintive violin that sounds like the loneliest old-movie theme song ever. “Yale Ave.” strips things down even further, with a noisy sampled LP drum loop, repetitive flute solo and little else. It’s very down-tempo, very chill.
“Morningside” introduces nervous breakbeats and a burbling, barely there bass line that serve counterpoint to fleeting appearances by a wah-wah guitar.
“Apocalypse Galaxy Fog” offers the record’s most lush sonic palette, with a lovely, airy drone and a nice, off-kilter rhythm — though the dated snippets of movie dialogue detract from the whole.
The EP’s high point is “Rings of Smoke,” which dabbles in analog glitch, courtesy of a gargling organ solo that’s as memorable as R2D2 bitching out C-3PO.
The Autumn isn’t cliche after cliche, though it doesn’t exactly break new ground. It delivers seven solid tracks of UK-inflected instrumental grooves, backed up with solid production and an ear for variety.
— derek donovan

2. Yale Ave.

An original soundtrack+story by Splitface, aka http://soundcloud.com/paceslift for St. Louis DIY Magazine The DFL, Issue #38 (<a href="http://thedfl.tumblr.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://thedfl.tumblr.com</a>). Download contains the digital version of the magazine scrollable on iPhone, iPad and iPod. Audio assembled in Seattle, WA. Magazine assembly + accompanying video shot + edited in St. Louis, Fall 2011. *Printed copies free with every order from 932 while supplies last: <a href="http://www.crew932.com/catalog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.crew932.com/catalog</a>
 Audio mastered by Michelle Reichling



Splitface - The Indefinite Hiatus Beat Tape [N32-000]

This track contains only original material and was recorded at the South Fifth Soul Sound Studio.
Raleigh Papel - Guitar
Maxon DaLow - Bass/Synth
3sleeves - Drums/Percussion


Raleigh Papel - Funky Breezer

The Sixteen F**king Years of G-Stone Recordings Anniversary Sessions
Kruder & Dorfmeister Live feat. Earl Zinger & Ras T-Weed, visuals by Fritz Fitzke

09.09.2011 Berlin Festival, Berlin
13.08.2011 Fi:hP, Oudenaarde
23.07.2011 Les Escales du Cargo, Arles
12.07.2011 PIC.NIC Festival, Tel Aviv
25.06.2011 Mid Summer Dream, Moscow
18.06.2011 The Hague Jazz Festival, Den Haag
27.05.2011 Heldenplatz, Wien
22.05.2011 Chill Out Festival, Istanbul
23.04.2011 Electron Festival, Genf
02.02.2011 Burgtheater, Wien
29.01.2011 Volkshaus, Zürich
13.11.2010 E-Werk, Köln
12.11.2010 Kesselhaus, München
11.11.2010 Astra, Berlin
22.10.2010 Roundhouse, London
16.10.2010 Treasure Island Festival, San Fransisco
15.10.2010 Club Nokia, Los Angeles
13.10.2010 Métropolis, Montreal Jazz Festival, Montreal
12.10.2010 Best Buy Theater (Nokia Theatre), New York
11.10.2010 930 Club, Washington
14.08.2010 Heitere Festival, Zofingen
07.08.2010 SonneMondSterne Festival, Saalburg
06.08.2010 Big Chill, Eastnor Park
05.08.2010 Suedoeste Festival, Zambujeira
16.07.2010 Jazzfestival, Gent
15.07.2010 Milano Jazzin´ Festival, Arena Civica Milano
13.07.2010 Villa Ada, Rome
09.07.2010 Leuciana Festival, Belvedere di San Leucio, Caserta
02.07.2010 Volt Festival, Sopron
15.05.2010 Spring Festival, Graz 

Kruder & Dorfmeister - Heitere Festival CH (2010)

Nothing to write home about, just a little funky interlude to keep the chops from rusting. 3sleeves on the drums & percussion, Dr.Casio,M.D. on the keys, & the always cordial Mr.Raleigh Papel on strings. Engineered by Maxon DaLow & mixed by Walter Conkrete. Enjoy...or not. Peace.

The South 5th Soul Sound Studio Players - Reset Jam

Discography:
Splitface Meets The Trifidelix (2011)
(Unavailable)
Splitface : The Autumn EP (2009)
Splitface : The Face in a Crowd (2008)
Splitface + June16th : Raydeeohh (2008)
Bio:
Splitface aims to unearth the obscure, to shed light on the unique. “When I dig for records, I look for stuff I’ve never heard and album covers I’ve never seen,” says the St. Louis producer. Specializing in moody, atmospheric, down-tempo ambient and hip hop, his music has been celebrated in the Midwest and around the country. <a href="http://NPR.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NPR.org</a> selected his track “Calm After The Storm” -- a collaboration with beat maker June 16th -- as its Song of the Day, praising its “eerily mellow vibe.” Atlanta’s Creative Loafing called their CD Raydeeohh, “the perfect apocalyptic, escapist summer album for anyone who never wants to hear another Chris Brown song again.” Another critic praised the “UK-inflected instrumental grooves” of Splitface’s latest solo work, late-2009’s The Autumn EP. Anticipation is high for his next full-length, which is due later this year." Wagner via Crank it!
*Splitface will go on an indefinite hiatus after the summer of 2011.
Splitface now records under the moniker: <a href="http://soundcloud.com/PacesLift" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Paces Lift</a>

2. Yale Ave.

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