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艺人: Jazzanova
语种: 英语
厂牌: Sonar Kollektiv
发行时间: 2012年06月23日
专辑类别: 录音室专辑

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By Music Lover TOP 1000 REVIEWER

The Berlin based collective Jazzanova have long been known for remixing the work of other artists, as attested by a number of compilations currently available, spread across a number of record labels. The reason for their success probably lies in the eclectic nature of the soundworld in which they choose to operate, reflecting a love of Soul, Funk, R&B, Folk and (most notably) Jazz. This release features a number of tracks issued by the collective, remixed, retouched or reframed by the musical vision of similarly inspired artists, and serves as reminder of what they are about whilst fans await a follow up to 2009's 'Of All Things'. The release features a single issue cd or as a vinyl release issued as two separate discs.

The collection opens with the heavy thump of Alex Barck's remix of 'Little Bird', taking a yearning and beautifully constructed track (featuring the vocals of Jose James) and adjusting it suitably according to a dance informed vision. Subjectively one suspects that the original version (featuring on 'Of All Things') will outlast this remix, which whilst effective in a utillitarian way significantly lacks the emotional impact and sheer engagement of the original. Henrik Schwarz takes the helm for 'Let Me Show You' (Featuring Paul Randolph), created according to the requirements of a slower paced electronic groove (think rumbling bassline and sparse almost instrumental vision, with odd snatches of real instrumentation). Someone will use this as the musical setting for an international advertising campaign, a fate also likely to fall upon Ame's remix of 'Glow & Glare' - another studied electronically driven dancefloor groove.

'I Can See' (Featuring Ben Westbeech) features in two versions, a warm Jazz driven rework by Ye:Solar and the Midnight Marauder's elongated (and largely instrumental) vision, which unfurls slowly, building and suggesting an imminent (and possibly interesting) development, yet never quite delivering what it initially promised. 'Dance The Dance', remixed by Atjazz, follows on from the sound provided by Ye:Solar, a Jazz inflected construct that builds over a propulsive and skittering rythmn that is suggestive of further musical traditions, and is undoubtedly a highlight of the collection. 'Lie' (Featuring Thief) is represented by a Soldiers Of House remix, brooding, dark, with ethereal processed vocals. Mr Scruff's reworking of 'Boom Clicky Boom Klack' originally appeared in 2004, and features the vocals of Shaun Escoffrey. The bassline is low and threatening, whilst the percussive edges propel the track along in a highly concentrated and 'club friendly' manner. One best appreciated when being heard through the ears and and felt through a rattling ribcage. Paul Randolph appears again to provide the vocal to Neve Naive's reconsideration of 'Lucky Girl', which owes much to the fractured, broken sound of of Julien Dyne, Flying Lotus et al.

So. Do you buy?

Unsurprisingly each remix reflects a particular musical vision, resulting in a variety of soundscapes that may not compliment or enhance the other tracks also included (some purchasers will possibly buy this attracted by the sound of a particular remixer). Some tracks are clearly created according to a dancefloor inspired aesthetic, and may not work particularly well as part of a domestic listening experience. As a result the collection veers from the self-consciously cool 4/4 dancefloor (where sweat doesn't exist) to the loin lurching influences of Soul, Funk and Jazz. Subjectively (of course) it is the latter that work best, whilst others may leave the listener wondering what has actually been gained or achieved through the process of remixing (perhaps also a reflection on the strength of the original versions). For completists such considerations are likely to be redundant, but for other purchasers I would recommend listening to sound files of the chosen tracks prior to buying (if possible).

Jazzanova are to congratulated for allowing their work to be open to such a creative process, but hopefully the collective will be issuing a follow up to the phenomenal 'Of All Things' very soon.

A 7/10 compilation.

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