🌟 A thread to recommend limited editions on CD, Vinyl or Cassette, where copies are still available to buy at the time of adding – No ‘download only’ options as they aren't limited – Physical editions only please (download might be free with physical). No need to mention Bill’s CDs here either, as thankfully we all hear about those anyway – I’m thinking releases by other artists that might be somewhere under the radar, or even over the rainbow!
😍 I’ll start with this fabulous 15-track album for lovers of darkly atmospheric, yet beautiful music – evoking melancholy with moments of light that together make a peaceful whole. For me, this album is a stunning piece of work and with the lush packaging it really is a joy to behold. One of my favourite albums from recent times – put on headphones, turn off lights, relax and drift into wonder!
Lullabies For The Lost’
by Peter James & Jenny Jo Oakley.
Jenny Jo Oakley: vocals, piano, guitar, accordion, clarinet, flute & percussion.
Peter James: soundscapes, vocal arrangements, bells, field recordings, spoken word, production, mixing & mastering.
• Strictly limited to 50 copies only, the CD comes in a foil printed A5 box, complete with 16-page A5 printed booklet containing paintings (by Jenny Jo) & photographs (by Peter). It also comes with a set of 3 high quality A5 prints, with each package being unique as no set of prints are the same. Listen at the Bandcamp link and if you want one, grab a copy while still available!
• Peter James is an ambient musician, sound designer, engineer, producer and photographer, currently living in Scotland. For 7 years he was a full-time member of global music collective 48 Cameras (founded by Jean Marie Mathoul) with a changing line-up that included guests such as Martyn Bates (Eyeless in Gaza), Michael Begg (award-winning sound artist) and Robin Rimbaud (Scanner), among others. He’s released albums under his own name and collaborated with ambient maestro Steve Brand, Nick Grey & the Random Orchestra, Dean Richards (under the name Still Earth). He’s mastered albums for artists such as Leanna Primiani (award-winning classical composer), Chronotope Project, Broken Harbour, plus others including compilations for earthMantra label. Also of interest is that Peter’s brother is Mark Beazley (founder of the band Rothko) and they’ve worked briefly together in the past.
• Jenny Jo Oakley is a painter and musician based in Portland, Oregon, USA. She records a type of neo-folk music and has released two solo albums under her project name Empty Vessel Music.
I hope some of you enjoy my recommendation and it’ll be interesting to see which releases other forum users will add to this thread 😎
I don't think there are too many hip-hop/rap/DJ mix fans here at DV...I can think of Alec and Astro and a couple who no longer post, but I'll put this one up anyway, as it is a classic and as it's a song that's been special to me for a long time...In fact, I used part of the lyrics as the 'tag' (whatever it's called) to my DV profile, on the old site:
"It's like a jungle sometimes it makes me wonder
How I keep from going under"
...from Juno, who are selling this new release:
"Has there ever been a more influential rap record than Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five's 'The Message'? Widely considered the first 'conscious' hip-hop record thanks to lyrics that provide a searing commentary on inner-city life during the Reagan era (previously, most rap tracks had been unabashed party jams), the track's far-sighted musical backing and killer synth bassline (later the inspiration for the similarly memorable B-line in Pet Shop Boys' 'West End Girls') was also highly influential and remains seriously futurist in tone. If you don't own a copy already, we'd recommend snapping up this reissue, which also boasts (on the B-side) the lesser-celebrated, vocal-free instrumental mix."
So here it is, Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five "The Message", 40th Anniversary Edition re-issue, limited edition on 140gm orange vinyl 12 inch pressing...a few left online at around £15.
Link: GRANDMASTER FLASH & THE FURIOUS FIVE - The Message (40th Anniversary Edition) Vinyl at Juno Records.
I mean, if you do buy this, and it is a classic, you will deffo be the coolest DJ in the (your) house this Christmas!.....😎😉
..to refresh the old memory banks:
Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five - The Message
But SG, the link in your main message does work!...I'm listening right now.
All you have to do is scroll down to the track listing and click the first track, "A Summoning", and away you go...listening to track two as I type, "Siren Song", absolutely fabulous...Right up my street!..😎
Great idea for a thread, btw..😎
Getting frustrated here 😩
The link in my main message above does seem to allow the music to be played, but starts at a track that's later on the album. So, although it might seem obvious, it really is best to listen to this album from the first track to really appreciate the atmosphere it creates 😎
😳 Help!!!
I don't seem to be able to add a working link to the Bandcamp page for the Peter James & Jenny Jo Oakley album above, that will open a new page for people to listen or order, but this is the address anyway:
https://peterjames9.bandcamp.com/album/lullabies-for-the-lost
Here's a picture of my copy of this wonderful album 😉