TAG: trumpets

Apr01

Interview – Beyond the Wizard’s Sleeve

BUY THIS MUSIC!

One of the finest remix compilations to arrive this year comes from no other than Erol Alkan and The Grid’s Richard Norris. Beyond The Wizard’s Sleeve “Re-Animations Volume 1″ is a veritable trail mix that brings together all of the duo’s re-animations together for the first time. They have re-written all the rules set forth by top notch acts the Chemical Brothers, Late Of The Pier, Simian Mobile Disco, Franz Ferdinand and many more. URB caught up with Richard Norris to hear some thoughts on what motivated them to join forces and make beautiful music.

URB: Such lush, beautiful music. How did the concept for Re-Animations Volume 1 emerge?

Richard Norris: We were working on fairly psychedelic, widescreen re-edits…people heard a few of them and decided to offer us a mix or two. After a while we …

Share/Bookmark
Mar03

Erol Akan Releases Remix Compilation

Indie-dance’s own Paul Oakenfold character, Erol Alkan, has released a collection of “re-animations” under his Beyond the Wizard’s Sleeve guise with Ricahrd Norris. The collection casts wicked spells over The Chemical Brothers, tranforms Late of the Pier into Prince and reduced Franz Ferdinand’s “Ulysses” into a repatng incantation of “Come on, let’s get high.”

Tracklist
1. the chemical brothers – battle scars [beyond the wizard's sleeve re-animation]
2. late of the pier – the bears are coming [beyond the wizard's sleeve re-animation]
3. franz ferdinand – ulysses [beyond the wizard's sleeve re-animation]
4. peter, bjorn and john (ft. victoria bergsman) – young folks [beyond the wizard's sleeve re-animation]
5. tracey thorn – raise the roof [beyond the wizard's sleeve re-animation]
6. badly drawn boy – promises [beyond the wizard’s …

Share/Bookmark
Jul01

Jay-Z Rips It At Glastonbury

It’s clear that Noel Gallagher’s criticisms were lingering somewhere in the back of Shawn Carter’s mind as he first emerged from the backstage shadows. Entering to the immediately familiar Oasis anthem “Wonderwall,” Jay led the crowd, approximately 180,000 strong, in a wry sing-along. With a smirk creeping over his face, a guitar-wielding Master of Ceremonies looked slightly more validated as fans embraced his playful reinterpretation.

“I just got one thing to say,” came Jiggaman’s roar, before bounding towards his “99 Problems.” Clad in a black hoodie, complimenting scarf and thick-rimmed sunglasses, there was no questioning Jay’s comfort as the track’s distinctive guitar growls raised the energy of both Hova and every ticket holder. “I’m like ‘fuck critics,’ you can kiss my whole asshole,” Jay snarled, bobbing and weaving around the stage as Memphis Bleek played …

Share/Bookmark