São Paulo’s Spaniol (@s_paniol) opens up the new year with the first 2021 release from The Gardens of Babylon: Suites do Amar (eng. Ocean Songs About Love). After a year of worldwide uncertainty, the multi-instrumental Brazilian draws from his own personal experiences to bring a 6-track mini album compiled of universal themes, familiar emotions, and fresh perspectives.

As the creator and resident of Colectivo Sonido Trópico of São Paulo, Spaniol is a staple of his city’s local scene. The collective’s transcendental parties have brought the likes of Rampue, Oceanvs Orientalus, Xique Xique, Holger Hecler, and more to the city center while also traversing the world from Tulum to Tokyo. As a lifelong musician, Spaniol’s introduction to electronic music evolved from a background in classical guitar and flute as something of a “happy accident” whilst in his teens. Good thing for us though, as this current sound draws from all that surrounds him and has been featured on labels like Sol Selectas while gracing the stages at Katerblau, Sysifos, Heart Ibiza, De Martkantine and Public Works amongst others.

With elements of Classical, flashes of Brazilian Pop, Jazz, Samba, Caimbó, combined with both analog and didital percussion, the sounds of Spaniol are narrative, edgy, and undeniably energetic; Suites do Amar being a perfect example. Created on a secluded family property on the veritable island paradise of Ilhabela, Suites do Amar is a narrative about loss and rebirth, familiarity and uncertainty, companionship and seclusion. It encapsulates what all of us have felt throughout the past year, written in the micro and personal but representative of a macro reality. The Lp kicks off with the poetic musing on love and forgiveness, Amar:Perdão before the Brazilian classical inspired Lundu De Santa Maria Da Tempestade represents the coming storm. At its halfway point, Algernoia Brasiliensis starts to lighten the atmosphere through the realization of colour and life – a yellow/purple flower only native to Ilhabela. Then, an ode to a trusted companion and loyal company, Nina (aka Spaniol’s beloved Border Collie) reminds us of life’s little pleasures. Papaya Azul then sees Spaniol team up with longtime friend Salvador Araguaya on the ode to all things blue jazz. Finally, after 6 months on the near entirely rainforest clad island, São Pedro welcomes both Spaniol and listeners back to the mainland and the familiar with a fresh perspective and open heart.

After a 2020 that saw releases from Anstascia, Carlita, Jacob Groening, Vander, as well as the second annual The Monastery Compilation, The Gardens of Babylon now welcomes Spaniol to its label family. With Suites do Amar, he reminds us that regardless of what comes our way, it’s just life. Storms can be weathered, what’s lost can be found, and the things we hold dear may be the simplest pleasures of them all.

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TGOB - Suites do Amar - LP

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Dubelu & Lemurian - Akh (Original Mix) Snippet

After two months of the resourceful EP "O Futuro do Passado" presented by the Portuguese duo Ohxalá (@ohxala), we are delighted to release this remix EP. The duo consciously selected collaborations with diverse artists, which gave a gripping mystery as the four remixes resonate sequentially. The raw nature and essence from the original EP remain, and beforehand we all gain accurate and vigorous remixes.

"Ovoavoa" gains an elegant and delicate version proposed by Thommie G. The second track is a remix of "Ossâim" delivered by our dearly beloveds Maracuyá & Nillo, the track was celestially reconfigured.  Under the unique and vibrant perspective of Dandara, "Urubu Violeta" gains a toned delirious. Finishing the selection, a second remix of "Ossâim" was born in MiRET's hands, he spared no effort to remix a devastatingly consistent track.

As always we are targeting slow pace feelings - which certainly does not lack when dealing with this remix EP. These 27min filtered onto four gold-coated interpretations are one of our emphatic invitations in order to you explore and discover the mysteries that surround downtempo's independent music scene. Reflect upon the past, look at the future, the future in the past is always an interim report.

01. Ohxalá - Ovoavoa (Thommie G Remix)(@thomas-gaarthuis)
02. Ohxalá - Ossâim (Maracuyá & NILLO Remix) (@nillocr @maracuyacita)
03. Ohxalá (feat. Spike) - Urubu Violeta (Dandara Remix) (@dandaramusic)
04. Ohxalá - Ossâim (MiRET Remix) (@miredtmusic)

Credits: 
Art: Helder Dias. 
Master: Andreh Torres @ RD Studio, Brazil. 
Voice: Track 04 - Rui Queirós de Matos. 
Contains samples of the work of documentarist Ricardo Esposito.

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Ohxalá feat. Spike — Urubu Violeta (Dandara Remix)

FIRST UPCOMING SHOW:

Amsterdam Dance Event:
www.facebook.com/events/1852253845101977/

Uh la la... We start this week with one of our favourite Dutchies.. This sexy cat goes by the name of Kraut. A part from being a good friend and a wonderful soul, we simply adore his music. We'll never forget the moment that Mira & Chris played one of his tracks and our all time favourite: Manzil. 

Much love and respect for this artist as you can see, this is the obvious reason we booked him for TWO of our shows in both October as well as November.

Take a plunge this Monday and enter the world of Kraut. You'll instantly know why we book this one over and over again.

Sending love to all of you!

The Gardens of Babylon family

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Amsterdam Music Sessions #10 with Kraut

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THE DOORS - THE END (GULIVERT REWORK)

Music encompasses our way rising frequencies and tuning us into balance and higher vibrations, resonating with our souls and bodies on a vibrant state of flow.

For the past years, @SidiRum has shaped new projects through his music influences and organic elements, to bring us a unique selection of Latin sounds, particular beats and a deeper level of mature, tropical atmospheres.
We invite you to enjoy this Nômade live Set by @SidiRum.

Nômade by SidiRum: Live @ Nômade Tulum

HS studio
2019

<a href='https://theartistunion.com/tracks/ecae9d'>Download for free on The Artist Union</a>

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The Who - Baba O'Riley (Tolga Maktay Edit)

OUT ON 26/04/19 EXCLUSIV ON >> BEATPORT: http://bit.ly/ACKER064-BEATPORT | SPOTIFY: http://bit.ly/ACKER064-SPOTIFY | AMAZON: https://amzn.to/2LI3uZh  | iTunes: https://apple.co/2E6U8Qh | Juno: http://bit.ly/ACKER046-JUNO | Traxsource: http://bit.ly/ACKER064-TRAXSOURCE

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@jpattersson | www.facebook.com/jpattersson

Release Title: Rey E.P.
Artist: KlangDruide
Label: Acker Records	
Catalogue No.: Acker064
Release-Date: 26.04.2019

These tacks roll along with the unhurried ease of a sunday afternoon. Means: KlangDruide creates an intriguing amount of boost and pressure even at the low end of the BPM scale. The ecstasy that is the lead melody of the track Cheops makes us feel as if we are teleported into the grand final scene of some epic fantasy movie. Chephren sends us flying between ethereal synthesizer pads and enraptured flute sounds. In the remix of JPatterson this title makes slow love with his signature instrument, the trumpet. Last but not least we are entangled in the oscillating sonic texture of Mykerinos and dragged to someplace far away.

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KlangDruide - Mykerinos

Frères de confiance  (remastered 2020 version)

Spaniol - São Pedro

Suites do Amar

Spaniol - Nina

Spaniol & Salvador Araguaya - Papaya Azul

Spaniol - Algernoia Brasiliensis

Spaniol - Lundu De Santa Maria Da Tempestade

Spaniol - Amar:Perdão

Here to change the world through music and spirituality with like-minded souls we call family. Find our events and join the movement...

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