I have been listening to Bombay Bicycle Club for a few years now. Rather than tell you about Bombay Bicycle Club, I will just include this video. Before I do so, I should mention that this is an acoustic version. The original version is a little different, more rock injected, but still very good. Enjoy.
On a side note, I have been absent for a month. I apologize. I have been caught up with summer. I hope you have been too.
“To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived, this is to have succeeded.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson
Bonobo
Recovering from four painful wisdom teeth extractions, I have spent much of my time recently exploring the web for new music (as I so often do). In my exploration, I stumbled across down-tempo, chillout artist, Bonobo. I must admit, I am not a frequent listener of down-tempo, but my discovery of Bonobo may change that.
Artist: Bonobo
Album: Black Sands
Genre: Down-Tempo, Chillout, Lounge
Lable: Ninja Tune / Tru Thoughts
Sounds Like: Quantic, Four Tet
Simon Green, the English musician/producer/DJ behind Bonobo, released his new album, Black Sands, in late March, 2010. It features 12 great tracks, including my favorite, Eyesdown (featured below). This album has been a pure delight to explore. It is a very eclectic album and features various different instruments. Personally, I love to hear this sort varied instrumentation for it allows each song a unique flavor.
After having listened to Black Sands through and through, I backtracked through his previous releases: Animal Magic (2000), Dial ‘M’ For Monkey (2003), and Days To Come (2006); all of which are equally as enjoyable.
I highly recommend Bonobo for anyone who is into down-tempo/chillout/lounge music. His music is very, very chill and works great as background music while working, relaxing, or even entertaining.
“In order to be open to creativity, one must have the capacity for contructive use of solitude. One must overcome the fear of being alone.” – Rollo May
[From ZenHabits: "The No. 1 Habit of Highly Creative People" - Highly recommended]
“Out of clutter, find simplicity. From discord, find harmony. In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.” – Albert Einstein
“Do not fear mistakes. There are none.” - Miles Davis
“Without music, life would be a mistake.” – Friedrich Nietzsche
