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Inspiration Information, Vol. 3
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Track Listing
- Masenqo
- Cha Cha
- Addis Black Widow
- Mulatu
- Blue Nile
- Esketa Dance
- Chik Chikka
- Live From Tigre Lounge
- Chinese New Year
- Phantom Of The Panther
- Dewel
- Fire In The Zoo
- Epic Story, An
- Anglo Ethio Suite
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #4324 in Music
- Released on: 2009-04-13
- Number of discs: 1
- Dimensions: .21 pounds
Customer Reviews
Just .... too good.
Astatke's grooves frst came the to the listening public's attention through the success of the film Broken Flowers and the popular Ethiopiques series. Then came an impromptu night at Cargo with brilliant percussive unit The Heliocentrics. A raucous session followed for Gilles Peterson's Radio One show and the rest shall we say is history.
Peterson himself has said, "these guys are made for each other." And on the early evidence of listening to this I'd have to agree.
"Cha, Cha," a new Astetke composition bears all his hallmarks; funky trumpet loops, that swaying, slightly uneasy percussive rhythm. What The Heliocentrics do is really beef his music up, with extra layers of drums and celestial sounds from all manner of other instruments. But the great thing is that incessant groove is never compromised.
It's worth noting that this record is very much a shared project, a good half a dozen of the tracks composed by Catto and Ferguson. What is astonishing is the way it all marries together so effortlessly. I love the creepy effect of "Addis Black Window," and the kaleidoscopic "Blue Nile." The adventurous "Chinese New Year" is another high moment.
This is basically a disgusting album in the sense that it's so damn good. We should marvel at the fact that every now and again a great musical idea comes to fruition and it ends up sounding like this.
I waited like an excited schoolboy for this to arrive through the post. So should you.
Inspired Ethiopian Fusion
In this album Mulato Astatke, familiar from the Ethiopiques series and the Broken Flowers soundtrack, collaborates with The Heliocentris to wonderful effect. Ethiopian Jazz with great soundscapes and beats make for a real treat, and it's better with each listen.
Absolutely great
This is a very inspired work by Mulatu Astatke, if you liked Ethipiopiques be sure not to miss out on this album!
