Tao Te Chill

Bombay Bicycle Club – Dust On The Ground

ryanthebeat — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 04:33:35 +0000

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.

Quote of the Day: 5/30

ryanthebeat — Sun, 30 May 2010 20:49:49 +0000

“To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived, this is to have succeeded.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson

Bonobo – Black Sands

ryanthebeat — Sat, 29 May 2010 02:47:44 +0000

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.

Quote of the Day: 5/28

ryanthebeat — Sat, 29 May 2010 01:39:40 +0000

“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]

Quote of the Day: 5/24

ryanthebeat — Mon, 24 May 2010 21:52:48 +0000

“Out of clutter, find simplicity. From discord, find harmony. In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.” – Albert Einstein

Quote of the Day: 5/23

ryanthebeat — Sun, 23 May 2010 23:17:15 +0000

“Do not fear mistakes. There are none.” - Miles Davis

Quote of the Day: 5/22

ryanthebeat — Sun, 23 May 2010 01:00:23 +0000

“Without music, life would be a mistake.” – Friedrich Nietzsche

New 8track Playlist: Morning Haze

ryanthebeat — Sun, 23 May 2010 00:46:00 +0000

Another new playlist on 8tracks:

Name: Morning Haze
Genre: chillwave, indie, acoustic, abstract rock
Artists: Foals, Memoryhouse, Bombay Bicycle Club, Fleet Foxes, Phoenix, Bon Iver, The Black Atlantic, Jack Steadman.
Mood: early morning, solitary, peaceful

New 8track Playlist: Zen House

ryanthebeat — Sat, 22 May 2010 22:46:21 +0000

I have created a new playlist on 8tracks:

Name: Zen House
Style: “Zen House” (minimal, house)
Artists: Four Tet, Pantha du Prince, Burial, Efdenim, Lawrence, Kettel, and Pawel.
Mood: chill, late-night contemplation

Quote of the Day: 5/20

ryanthebeat — Thu, 20 May 2010 20:02:57 +0000

“Live, travel, adventure, bless, and don’t be sorry.” – Jack Kerouac