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Bill Shakes 2 – ‘Wafro’

Bill Shakes — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:32:19 +0000

As if by magic it’s number two in the hopefully infinite Bill Shakes Mix series and this week’s serving is a funkier (but still electronic) affair than its predecessor containing a blend of bassy treats for those who like it sassy (What am I talking about?). Apologies in advance if the sound quality is somewhat wanting on the deluxe stereophonic equipment I’m sure you own. My present recording / mixing set up is very much ‘work in progress’.

Anyway, excuses aside I hope you like it x

As always should you wish to purchase any of the tracks included then you can click on the arbitrarily selected BUY links provided where possible (except for the Ping Pong sample which obviously didn’t make the iTunes Top 10..).

Please find the mix below or DOWNLOAD IT HERE

Bill Shakes 2 – Wafro

Download audio file (Bill Shakes 2 – Wafro.mp3)

Tracklist

Sound Effect – Ping pong
Leonard Seeley’s Heritage – Feel It BUY
Dutch Rhythm Combo – Bonaire (Blackjoy Rough Demo Mix) BUY
Hot Chocolate – Heaven Is In The Backseat Of My Cadillac (The Revenge Rework)
Dance Reaction – Honey Puppy Is My Name (perishable vertebrate edit)
Nick Chacona & Anthony Mansfield – Oh Snap (Greg Wilson version) BUY
Roberto Rodriguez – About this Love (Feat Max C) (Crazy P Remix Dub) BUY
Sly Mongoose – Pulse (Padded Cell Remix) BUY
They Came From The Stars – Signals (Emperor Machine Remix) BUY
Boogie Corporation – Junk BUY
Shahrokh Sound of K – Love Happens (Feat Toyin Taylor) (Supersonic Lovers Dub) BUY
Neighbour & Think Tank – Night Owl BUY
Motor City Drum Ensemble – Raw Cuts 2 (Original Mix) BUY
Chic – I Want Your Love (TTJ Edit) BUY
Gil Scott-Heron* – Parents (Interlude) BUY

*By the way, for those of you who like Mr. Gil Scott Heron I can’t recommend his new album enough. Yes it’s short but incredibly heartfelt with it’s sympathetically modernized musical style and moving sound-bytes about his life..

Bill Shakes 1 – ‘Swish You Were Here’

Bill Shakes — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 10:15:07 +0000

After finally setting up a music corner in my newish abode I’ve managed to cobble together this years first installment of Bill Shakes DJ mixes from yours truly. ‘Swish You are Here’ is a short selection electronic house ish tracks (1hr 7mins) that I’ve been playing over the past few months,. Genre wise – I’m not sure how to classify it really, some deep house, some proggy? With the mish-mash of genre names banded around these days who knows, call it what you will, I shan’t take offense.

I’m going to be doing a mix a month of different styles, the simple format being it’s music I love. I will endeavor to include track lists and BUY links (see below) where interwebly possible for those of you who wish to purchase any of the tracks heard. All feedback welcome.

Listen to the mix below or you can DOWNLOAD IT HERE

Bill Shakes 1 – Swish You Were Here

Download audio file (Swish You Were Here.mp3)

Tracklist:

1. Lawrence – Jill (Reprise) BUY
2. Tigerskin – Too Hot BUY
3. Boogie Corporation – Aeroflot BUY
4. Doide – My Girl BUY
5. DJ Sprinkles – Grand Central Part 1 (MCDE Remix Dub) BUY
6. Detroit Grand Pubahs – Rollin’ Papers & Bush (Gimmik Aka Daniel Sanchez & E Contact Remix) BUY
7. Chamboche – Feverish (The Revenge remix) BUY
8. Tucillo – This Time BUY
9. Phreek Plus One – New York Dolls BUY
10. Tensnake – Can You Feel It BUY
11. The Aliens – The Sunlamp Show (Disco Bloodbath Remix) BUY

We can rebuild him..

Bill Shakes — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 21:36:48 +0000

After a brief hiatus (due to a naive web hosting change, limited knowledge of the ramifications of such a move and some much needed R&R..) I’m finally back at Bill Shakes bionic base camp.

This year I’m hoping to be a little more organised than last and share more delectable music (time & copyright laws permitting) for those who care.. The plan is to post regular DJ mixes using the mighty Soundcloud containing music that is tickling my ear drums at any given moment and see where it takes me/you.

Below a topical taster and personal old skool fave by Mickey Finn It’s one of his earlier contributions and a timeless classic that samples the Six Million Dollar Man (like you didn’t know). More to follow soon.

Matthew Herbert Homage

Bill Shakes — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 11:42:53 +0000

Matthew Herbert with his Big Band at the Palau de la Música in Barcelona last night was awesome, a perfect balance of machines, musicians, politics and theater. Challenging in every way. A wonderful spectacle and heavenly music to my ears with traditional jazz convention sympathetically tested and twisted by the electronic Meister whose show completely engaged . Even the audience were recorded on the fly ‘live’ (among other objects such as newspapers and glasses etc.) the sample then being integrated into the final encore song. Simply marvelous and I heartily recommend going to see him in concert should you get the chance.

To find out more about Matthew Herbert please visit his website here

Kushi! NYE – HighTen

Bill Shakes — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 22:32:29 +0000

Just a short note for a little soiree I’m co-hosting this NYE should anyone who reads this be nearby and/or inclined.. I’ll add some music to this post later to set the tone but for info click on flyer below which will take you to the Facebook Event.