A self-described psychedelic, garage and surf group, I feel they provide a modern touch of a classic rock style. Give it a try.
http://www.youtube.com/user/thespaceagency#p/u/10/atUprRwWruc
Also 'Yosakoi Bushi' off their MySpace page is grooving too. Probably my favourite song I've from them so far. Almost mix of surf, electro and Japanese sounds. Find it here on their MySpace.
http://www.myspace.com/thespaceagency
What do you guys think?
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Friday, August 20, 2010
Friday Chill Mix - Aug. 20, 2010
Welcome to another edition of JoraiMix Radio! My friends I most humbly beg your favour in neglecting your discriminating audiophonic tastes for these past warm weeks. I was swamped taking care of my house with nary a moment’s breath to research and write.
Allow me to present you with a little known fact: I actually grew up listening to music of the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s so I am passionate about this era as well.
Santa and Johnny are two brothers from Brooklyn. They got into music after their father, who was drafted in World War II, heard a steel guitar on the radio, he wrote to his wife, "I'd like the boys to learn to play this instrument." The rest as they say is history, groovy groovy history. Once it starts, you’ll quickly recognize ‘And I Love Her’ as a cover one of the classic Beatles’ songs. This instrumental cover features a few different instruments different from the original, can you pick them out? Their biggest single, and used in many movies and commercials since, is another instrumental song called ‘Sleep Walk.’ With calming chords comforting the crying guitar, this gorgeous track is the perfect soundtrack for an after dinner stroll in the park.
As always, my predilection is to finish off a bit more energetically. We’ll source The Chantay’s hit song ‘Pipeline’ from 1963. The Chantay’s were formed in 1961 when five high-school friends decided to start their own band. As you can tell from the name, Pipeline is a manically appropriate title for a for surf song. Surf’s up!!!
Santo & Johnny – And I Love Her
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x43guk3aRQ4
Santo & Johnny - Sleep Walk (1959)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ekk1qkH3T54
The Chantays – Pipeline
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7c2ZKamzS4
What do you think?
Jorai
Allow me to present you with a little known fact: I actually grew up listening to music of the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s so I am passionate about this era as well.
Santa and Johnny are two brothers from Brooklyn. They got into music after their father, who was drafted in World War II, heard a steel guitar on the radio, he wrote to his wife, "I'd like the boys to learn to play this instrument." The rest as they say is history, groovy groovy history. Once it starts, you’ll quickly recognize ‘And I Love Her’ as a cover one of the classic Beatles’ songs. This instrumental cover features a few different instruments different from the original, can you pick them out? Their biggest single, and used in many movies and commercials since, is another instrumental song called ‘Sleep Walk.’ With calming chords comforting the crying guitar, this gorgeous track is the perfect soundtrack for an after dinner stroll in the park.
As always, my predilection is to finish off a bit more energetically. We’ll source The Chantay’s hit song ‘Pipeline’ from 1963. The Chantay’s were formed in 1961 when five high-school friends decided to start their own band. As you can tell from the name, Pipeline is a manically appropriate title for a for surf song. Surf’s up!!!
Santo & Johnny – And I Love Her
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x43guk3aRQ4
Santo & Johnny - Sleep Walk (1959)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ekk1qkH3T54
The Chantays – Pipeline
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7c2ZKamzS4
What do you think?
Jorai
Sunday, July 11, 2010
July 2010. A few things.
Been super busy of late, renos, cleaning, dust everywhere! Cleaning. Weeding. Thank goodness for shop vac we bought a few years ago. Did I mention cleaning?
Been a great few weekends and parties, thanks to my immediate family, family and friends for the help and support! I don't take it for granted!
A picture. Toronto city night, July 9th
Also music, one of my passions. Amazing Guitar work!
Buckethead - Night of the Slunk
Buckethead - For Mom (acoustic)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJud5kqFEDU
Nun Chuka Kata was actually the first Buckethead song I heard, about 7 years ago. A burnt CD was lent to me from an acquaintance in summer school. Had this electro-type song on a CD full of death metal
Been a great few weekends and parties, thanks to my immediate family, family and friends for the help and support! I don't take it for granted!
A picture. Toronto city night, July 9th
Also music, one of my passions. Amazing Guitar work!
Buckethead - Night of the Slunk
Buckethead - For Mom (acoustic)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJud5kqFEDU
Nun Chuka Kata was actually the first Buckethead song I heard, about 7 years ago. A burnt CD was lent to me from an acquaintance in summer school. Had this electro-type song on a CD full of death metal
Friday, May 21, 2010
Friday Chill Mix - May 21, 2010
Friday Chill Mix - May 21
Long weekend here in Canadian, celebrating the life and death of the Queen Victoria and current monarchy.
The forecast for this weekend is AWESOME.
DJ Junior Jack and his moody opening start us off, but quickly elevate into a brighter mood. Make sure you have the bass up for this eargasmic track. The juxtaposition of the differing cadences of the lead guitar and bass, accompanied by the ear catching drums is enough to get you moving. The end bit is a big strange to me, but no doubt on the album feeds into another song.
Skalpel are nu-jazz DJs and musicians from Poland. Their musical style is a distinctive blend of hip hop beats, laced with samples lifted from the rich seam of Polish jazz records of the 1960s and 1970s. I copied that line from Wikipedia. What I really like about them is that you can really imagine the artists playing instruments, but feeling so relaxed at the same time. ‘Break In’ has more of a vintage jazz sound, while my favourite ‘Theme From Behind The Curtain’ has more of a trip-hop feel similar to bands like Vpey or Portishead. Delicious.
We’ll end off with the French house duo Cassius and their energetic foot-tapping song ‘Rock Number One.’ I love the changing tempo here and sensual vocals. Give these a try.
Junior Jack – Alone
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrEV27Mu5XA
Skalpel - Theme From Behind The Curtain
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vPJ8DEdd-o
Skalpel - Break In
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFscgjr22jU
Cassius - Rock Number One
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHYMsCDJa-g
What do you guys think?
Have an amazing weekend!
Long weekend here in Canadian, celebrating the life and death of the Queen Victoria and current monarchy.
The forecast for this weekend is AWESOME.
DJ Junior Jack and his moody opening start us off, but quickly elevate into a brighter mood. Make sure you have the bass up for this eargasmic track. The juxtaposition of the differing cadences of the lead guitar and bass, accompanied by the ear catching drums is enough to get you moving. The end bit is a big strange to me, but no doubt on the album feeds into another song.
Skalpel are nu-jazz DJs and musicians from Poland. Their musical style is a distinctive blend of hip hop beats, laced with samples lifted from the rich seam of Polish jazz records of the 1960s and 1970s. I copied that line from Wikipedia. What I really like about them is that you can really imagine the artists playing instruments, but feeling so relaxed at the same time. ‘Break In’ has more of a vintage jazz sound, while my favourite ‘Theme From Behind The Curtain’ has more of a trip-hop feel similar to bands like Vpey or Portishead. Delicious.
We’ll end off with the French house duo Cassius and their energetic foot-tapping song ‘Rock Number One.’ I love the changing tempo here and sensual vocals. Give these a try.
Junior Jack – Alone
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrEV27Mu5XA
Skalpel - Theme From Behind The Curtain
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vPJ8DEdd-o
Skalpel - Break In
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFscgjr22jU
Cassius - Rock Number One
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHYMsCDJa-g
What do you guys think?
Have an amazing weekend!
Monday, May 10, 2010
Friday Chill Mix - May 7
“When the music hits you feel no pain.”
Next Tuesday, May 11th marks the 29th anniversary of Bob Marley’s death. He died at the young age of 36 from cancer. We celebrate his life and his message of love. Bob Marley remains the most recognizable figure in reggae and one of the most when it comes to the message of peace. On the topic of reggae, I’ve included a favourite group of mine, Thievery Corporation featuring Sleepy Wonder on vocals. Enjoy these songs and love the ones you love.
Bob Marley - Forever Loving Jah
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUqHHYfpGvU
Thievery Corporation - Radio Retaliation
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjYg5Mw_qo0
Bob Marley - Could You Be Loved?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnrKAGmAvv4
Make it a great week!
Next Tuesday, May 11th marks the 29th anniversary of Bob Marley’s death. He died at the young age of 36 from cancer. We celebrate his life and his message of love. Bob Marley remains the most recognizable figure in reggae and one of the most when it comes to the message of peace. On the topic of reggae, I’ve included a favourite group of mine, Thievery Corporation featuring Sleepy Wonder on vocals. Enjoy these songs and love the ones you love.
Bob Marley - Forever Loving Jah
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUqHHYfpGvU
Thievery Corporation - Radio Retaliation
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjYg5Mw_qo0
Bob Marley - Could You Be Loved?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnrKAGmAvv4
Make it a great week!
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Some instrumental rock I've been listening to lately
Some instrumental rock I've been listening to lately
Explosions In The Sky - A Song for Our Fathers
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JkksFySAiE
Watch at about 3/5 of the way through it gets loud!
Explosions In The Sky - Wall Of Sound
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44iRH4uZGt0&feature=related
This Will Destroy You - Quiet.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F836tdz1Meo
This Will Destroy You - A Three Legged Workhorse
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BSHAXpNey0
Kilowatts - Monument
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCdt317YVxQ
More electronic stuff, make sure your bass is high.
What do you guys think?
Explosions In The Sky - A Song for Our Fathers
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JkksFySAiE
Watch at about 3/5 of the way through it gets loud!
Explosions In The Sky - Wall Of Sound
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44iRH4uZGt0&feature=related
This Will Destroy You - Quiet.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F836tdz1Meo
This Will Destroy You - A Three Legged Workhorse
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BSHAXpNey0
Kilowatts - Monument
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCdt317YVxQ
More electronic stuff, make sure your bass is high.
What do you guys think?
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Friday Chill Mix - Apr 9, 2010 (Don't miss this one)
Seize the weekend!
Am I ever excited about this one, you can’t miss this one, you NEED to listen it. I even used caps locks there for an important word.
I debated placing this one first or last, but here it is first in line because I’m so emphatically passionate about this song so let’s fire it up! First up is Flash’s delicious song Right Here, make sure you turn this one up proper. Make sure you are properly seated for this delightful bit of dubstep, for when the bass drops you are guaranteed an eargasm. Don’t say I didn’t warn you. From the dreamy vocals to the baby crib twinkling, this is one for sure you’ll get an intense chill from.
Flash - Right Here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZrSGp6RKPk
Next up is Jose Padilla’s Que Bonito. Jose is a resident DJ in Café del Mar bar on the island of Ibiza, Spain. Que Bonito is Spanish for ‘how pretty’ or ‘how beautiful’ and I think the name is apt for how Jose wove all the different layers together into a beautiful tapestry we can enjoy. Google some images of Ibiza, close your eyes, listen to this song, imagine you’re basking the warm sun on the beach in Ibiza. No need to thank me for the free vacation trip I’ve given you!
Jose Padilla - Que Bonito
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEqAc70TQ4E
We end off two from Miguel Migs, a Californian DJ and producer. In Mesmerized the uploader filmed some footage from Toronto’s lovely transit system, used a relaxing house song as the soundtrack. I find this a most odd juxtaposition of opposition, as anyone that has commuted in Toronto during rush hour knows people are hardly relaxed then. So Far, a song featured on Hed Kandi (hence the picture) compilations. The smooth vocals and positive lyrics always give me a boost to my day, hope you guys enjoy these!
Miguel Migs - Mesmerized
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sazmZCN3SUM
Miguel Migs – So Far
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6wypu_Re7A
What do you guys think? Add a comment!
Am I ever excited about this one, you can’t miss this one, you NEED to listen it. I even used caps locks there for an important word.
I debated placing this one first or last, but here it is first in line because I’m so emphatically passionate about this song so let’s fire it up! First up is Flash’s delicious song Right Here, make sure you turn this one up proper. Make sure you are properly seated for this delightful bit of dubstep, for when the bass drops you are guaranteed an eargasm. Don’t say I didn’t warn you. From the dreamy vocals to the baby crib twinkling, this is one for sure you’ll get an intense chill from.
Flash - Right Here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZrSGp6RKPk
Next up is Jose Padilla’s Que Bonito. Jose is a resident DJ in Café del Mar bar on the island of Ibiza, Spain. Que Bonito is Spanish for ‘how pretty’ or ‘how beautiful’ and I think the name is apt for how Jose wove all the different layers together into a beautiful tapestry we can enjoy. Google some images of Ibiza, close your eyes, listen to this song, imagine you’re basking the warm sun on the beach in Ibiza. No need to thank me for the free vacation trip I’ve given you!
Jose Padilla - Que Bonito
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEqAc70TQ4E
We end off two from Miguel Migs, a Californian DJ and producer. In Mesmerized the uploader filmed some footage from Toronto’s lovely transit system, used a relaxing house song as the soundtrack. I find this a most odd juxtaposition of opposition, as anyone that has commuted in Toronto during rush hour knows people are hardly relaxed then. So Far, a song featured on Hed Kandi (hence the picture) compilations. The smooth vocals and positive lyrics always give me a boost to my day, hope you guys enjoy these!
Miguel Migs - Mesmerized
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sazmZCN3SUM
Miguel Migs – So Far
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6wypu_Re7A
What do you guys think? Add a comment!
Monday, April 5, 2010
Light as furniture as light!
Light as furniture as light!
Quick link here:
http://design-milk.com/get-out-outdoor-lighting-adopt-the-lounge-attitude/
I do adore the second picture onward. I like the idea of lighting as usable furniture; it really saves a lot of space. Maybe your new foot rest can warm your feet as well?!
I did email Modoluce and they were very quick to respond to me. Unfortunately they only have an affiliate with a company in the States and not here in Canadia. That other company was quick to email me back as well so I may be doing business with them in the future.
Chill mix coming up for the weekend, this one will be a great one!
Quick link here:
http://design-milk.com/get-out-outdoor-lighting-adopt-the-lounge-attitude/
I do adore the second picture onward. I like the idea of lighting as usable furniture; it really saves a lot of space. Maybe your new foot rest can warm your feet as well?!
I did email Modoluce and they were very quick to respond to me. Unfortunately they only have an affiliate with a company in the States and not here in Canadia. That other company was quick to email me back as well so I may be doing business with them in the future.
Chill mix coming up for the weekend, this one will be a great one!
Heh, iPhone
Sunday Mar. 28th, switching themes constantly to run down the battery to zero so I can do a full recharge. This madness pops up!
Theme is Drawn2Me. 5 Icon Dock and 5 Column Springboard through Cydia. The Categories app as well through Cydia, so all my icons are in folders and I only have one page on my springboard.
The 3.1.3 patch does fix this, but forces you to at max have a tethered jailbreak. If you're coming pre-3.1.2 to 3.1.2 or 3.1.3 then you'd lose all your jailbreaking if you have done so already, not good. Shame on Apple for restricting themes, that is something I would pay money for. Shame on you for forcing a sterile boring interface on us. Thanks to the dev team for imparting on us this freedom of expression and beauty.
Why should you jailbreak your iPhone?
Theme is Drawn2Me. 5 Icon Dock and 5 Column Springboard through Cydia. The Categories app as well through Cydia, so all my icons are in folders and I only have one page on my springboard.
The 3.1.3 patch does fix this, but forces you to at max have a tethered jailbreak. If you're coming pre-3.1.2 to 3.1.2 or 3.1.3 then you'd lose all your jailbreaking if you have done so already, not good. Shame on Apple for restricting themes, that is something I would pay money for. Shame on you for forcing a sterile boring interface on us. Thanks to the dev team for imparting on us this freedom of expression and beauty.
Why should you jailbreak your iPhone?
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Friday Chill Mix - Mar 12
Friday Chill Mix - Mar 12
The weather is warming up so let’s start planning out our beach trips and BBQs. Good thing I have just the thing needed to take us there.
Let’s whet our listening buds first with Bonobo’s curious song Flutter. With notions of Thievery Corporation’s employment of the sitar, this British DJ mixes a variety of layers for your listening pleasure. It’s been a while since I’ve raved about an artist like this, so I encourage you all to check out more of Bonobo’s material on YouTube and support him how you can. BONOBO!!!
Now turn up the bass in your headphones and kick up your feet, unless you’re still at work then you have my empathy. Belgium group Sweet Coffee is up next with a sultry song. Don’t miss the deliciously smooth jazz found in the second part of the song.
We head back to Bonobo with the song ‘Pick Up’ which seems to bring a bit more funk to a St. Germain sound. It sure helped pick up my step as I head into the weekend.
Click below to give it a try.
Bonobo - Flutter
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2pG8EtH6CM
Sweet Coffee - In Love
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qv2gwhk_vAw
Bonobo - Pick Up
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7A49i2ptrqE
What do you guys think?
Have a great weekend!
The weather is warming up so let’s start planning out our beach trips and BBQs. Good thing I have just the thing needed to take us there.
Let’s whet our listening buds first with Bonobo’s curious song Flutter. With notions of Thievery Corporation’s employment of the sitar, this British DJ mixes a variety of layers for your listening pleasure. It’s been a while since I’ve raved about an artist like this, so I encourage you all to check out more of Bonobo’s material on YouTube and support him how you can. BONOBO!!!
Now turn up the bass in your headphones and kick up your feet, unless you’re still at work then you have my empathy. Belgium group Sweet Coffee is up next with a sultry song. Don’t miss the deliciously smooth jazz found in the second part of the song.
We head back to Bonobo with the song ‘Pick Up’ which seems to bring a bit more funk to a St. Germain sound. It sure helped pick up my step as I head into the weekend.
Click below to give it a try.
Bonobo - Flutter
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2pG8EtH6CM
Sweet Coffee - In Love
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qv2gwhk_vAw
Bonobo - Pick Up
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7A49i2ptrqE
What do you guys think?
Have a great weekend!
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