Chill with The Chola

Journey Into Space Music 11-05-09

The Chola — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:15:25 GMT

This month I decided it was time for me to explore one of my favorite styles of ambient music... "SPACE MUSIC." Now I know that my "Space Traveler Series" touches on the spacey side of ambient music, however, those episodes are still very much tempo driven. This month's downtempo podcast is comprised of music all but devoid of true tempo. The songs are much more freeform for the most part, only really driving tempos using arpeggiators or rhythmic sound. Space Music creates massive soundcapes that invoke mental imagery of far away worlds, stars, and nebulae.

I have been a fan of Space Music since I was a child. I think the first time I ever heard this style of music was during a car ride home from the beach while listening to "Hearts of Space" on NPR... I was fascinated with it. I have tinkered with my own space music throughout the years and decided to include an original, improvisational piece of music that I created and recorded on the fly for this podcast. Here is a link to download my song free of charge... Download Here.

While I am certainly an amateur at producing this wonderful music, I must say that it is an amazing experience to sit down to a keyboard and create it on the fly. Surrounded by LED's, LCD's, blinky lights, sliders, knobs... it almost feels as if you are piloting your own spacecraft through a universe of sound that you are creating with your own creative mind. I have a real appreciation for just how complicated it is to control so many timbers, morphing between sounds, tempos (or lack thereof,) keys... worlds... all the while keeping it all together, in a freeform flow of consciousness. Composers like Serrie, Gulan, Brennan, etc are true masters of this craft.

I invite you to put on a pair of headphones, turn off the lights, lay down, hit play... and drift away in to a wonderful universe of sound. Don't worry, you will be back home in a little over 80 minutes. ;)

Here is this month's tracklist...

01. Altus- For All Time
02. Kendall Station- Tether
03. Ulrich Schnauss- In Between the Years
04. Andrew Lahiff- Static Neon Flow
05. Gulan- The Black Hole
06. Jonn Serrie- Stratos
07. Chad Helenthal- Ambient Space Unknown
08. Thom Brennan- Raingardens

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Special Promo Mix: Deep on the Offbeat Volume 2

The Chola — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:39:15 GMT

I just wanted to share a progressive house mix that I recently put together. It is a follow up to the mix that I recorded back in August entitled "Deep on the Offbeat."

While the music is not exactly "downtempo," I thought that some of you may enjoy listening to it. I have posted a copy on my Soundcloud page. Enjoy!

Listen/ Download Here...
http://soundcloud.com/chola/deep-on-the-offbeat-volume-2

Here is the tracklist...
01. Matteo Marini - I Never Find
02. Maarten Hercules - Pluto
03. Union Jack - Blink
04. Chad Helenthal - I've Been Listening
05. Kassey Voorn - Neptune (Bastards Of Funk & Sonic Union Remix)
06. Dezza - Xafilah (Roddy Reynaert Remix)
07. Dirty Vegas - Tonight (Above & Beyond Remix)
08. James Talk & Ridney - West End Girls ( Club Mix )
09. Eitan Reiter - Ups & Downs (Andrea Bertolini Remix)
10. Sidekick - Deep Fear (Alberto Fracasso Remix

Drink of the Day 10-07-09

The Chola — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 02:23:22 GMT

Oh yaaaaa! The drink of the day... it is something I am looking so forward to. For those of you that have ever been on a cruise, you completely understand how fun the "drink of the day" can be, and this month's downtempo podcast is inspired by just that.

You see, I have an upcoming vacation that I am excited about. I am not taking a cruise (this time) but, we are going to carry over that wonderful idea to our trip in to unspoiled Florida. Good scenery, good fun, good drinks, and good company... who could ask for more? Well I guess me, because a good soundtrack to listen to while sipping the drink of the day is always a good idea. That is what this month's set is all about. It is leisure time! :)

You are going to find a menagerie of music styles in this month's podcast. Jazz, Salsa, Bossanova (you know I love the bossas,) downtempo, chillout, funk... it is quite diverse. Is it cocktail hour yet?

Here is this month's tracklist...

01. Nickodemus- Conmigo ft. Sammy Ayala & The Candela Allstars
02. Belladonna- Bossa Esfera
03. Milano Jazz Dance Combo- Sam Blues
04. Clarisse Albrecht- Voce Me Da´
05. Crystal Stafford- My Secret
06. Banda Dalai Lam- Ya Tak Lublu
07. Silvia Donati- Vamos Pra La ft. LTJ Xperience
08. Alternative Jazz Lounge- To The Moon
09. Count To 9- Jazzy Street
10. Sun & Soul Shades- Wembley's Stomp (Fed Conti Mix)
11. Weather Pending- Midlands
12. Clara Moreno- Deixa A Nega Ginga
13. Wigald Boning- Bossa Beirut
14. Tape Five- Femme Libertan

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September in the Suburbs 09-08-09

The Chola — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 18:20:43 GMT

This month is a follow up of sorts to my "August in the City" downtempo podcast from 2008. My girlfriend and I had tons of fun over the last year while she lived downtown . However, we are enjoying ourselves even more now that we live together out in the suburbs. The pace is a bit slower, and I have to say... that is right up my alley! :)

You will find some great chillout, downtempo, samba, bossa, and even a pretty funky MJ remix in this month's podcast. Enjoy!

Here is this month's tracklist...

01. Nicola Conte meets Aldemaro Romero- Tema de la Onda
02. Quantic And His Combo Barbaro- Arianita
03. The Funky Lowlives- Irreplaceable
04. Lemongrass- Salon De Musique
05. Brass Monkey Brass Band- Limbo Jazz
06. Merge of Equals- Take You There
07. The Jacksons- Lovely One (Regrooved by Slynk & DJP)
08. The Outer Rim- Sanctuary
09. Adolphe Lax- Fake Accent
10. Silvia Donati- Avenida ft. Clan Greco
11. Marco Di Meo ft. Nathan Haines- Take Off (Nicola Conte Campis Idea)
12. Sharif D - Take Time

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Good Evening Space Travelers 2009 08-07-09

The Chola — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 12:53:35 GMT

This month's podcast is a continuation of my "Space Traveler" series and is once again dedicated to the folks over at Lounge Radio. I try to add an episode to this series every year and I figured it was time to slow things down, and, bring out the deeper side of downtempo for this month's show.

I took a trip to Berlin in July and had an amazing time. I had the opportunity to visit a few clubs, lounges, and bars. It really seems that Germans love their Minimal Electronica. I was pretty surprised just how much that trip influenced my song selection this month. Almost inadvertently I found myself seeking out deeper, minimal types of music to mix along with ambient and chill out tunes. I am quite pleased with what came about from that subconscious decision. After listening to the complete episode, I am quite sure that Berlin has forever left its mark in my heart.

This month's chillout podcast includes a wonderful selection of deeper chillout music, ambient, and what do you know... even a few minimal tunes. :) Enjoy!

Here is this month's tracklist...

01. Vector Lovers- Rusting Cars & Wild Flowers
02. Marconi Union- Ginza District
03. Colt!- In Memory Of The Sun
04. The Black Dog- Train By The Autobahn (Part 1)
05. Mike Foyle & Augustine Leudar- De Bells Of Nafin
06. Krusseldorf- Insidious Doctor Mouse
07. Youandewan- 1988
08. Anomy- Arabian Coffee
09. Klangzeit- Deepdive
10. Marter- Potsdamer Platz ft. Ayako Akashiba
11. Sundayman- Iambic Seahorses
12. Mario Masullo & Andrea Gabriele- Few Birds
13. Astrid Suryanto- Distant Bar
14. Mike Foyle- Shipwrecked (Chill Out Mix)

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SPECIAL GUEST MIX: Datapusher- Easy DNB

The Chola — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 20:06:49 GMT

Datapusher was good enough to send over another excellent Drum and Bass mix just in time for the weekend. The mix is full of smoothed out DNB on the liquid tip... super melodic, dreamy, spaced out... AWESOME! This might be my favorite mix that he has sent over thus far.

Be sure to check out Datapusher's podcast at http://datapusher.podomatic.com. He has informed me that he has quite a few new episodes on the way. From Breaks, to old-school, to DNB... he'll have you covered.

Here is the tracklist...

01. Survival- Dimension
02. Bachelors of Science- Strings Track Apex Remix
03. Bcee- Flag Man
04. Lomax and Focus- 5 Weeks
05. Brooks Brothers- Tear You Down
06. Lenzman- Emeralds ft. Jo-S
07. Bcee and Lomax- Regulate
08. Total Science ft MC Conrad- Soul Patrol
09. Eros and Atmospherix- Brother
10. Lenzman- String City
11. Loxy and Isotone- Ancients
12. Intex Systems- Aural Void ICR Remix
13. Groove Diggers- Lazy_Moon Greenfly Remix
14. High Contrast- Racing Green
15. Bcee- Consumed
16. Lenzman- Vale of Tears

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Back To The Lounge 2009 06-09-09

The Chola — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 14:48:20 GMT

Okay, it is time to bring things back home and slow the tempo down some again. This month I bring us "Back to The Lounge" with some great samba, bossanova, some awesome covers, and overall, just a loungey feel. Pour a martini and take a load off, it is time to chill out.

I am planning a trip to Berlin in the very near future and would love some recommendations of lounges, bars, clubs, and record stores to visit with a jazz, downtempo, or lounge, influence. If any of my listeners from Germany have some insight, please email me at chola @ podomatic.com. Thanks! :)

Here is this month's tracklist...

01. Phonorama- Zio Bossa
02. Gregor Salto ft Helena Mendes- Mas Que Nada
03. Basement Freaks- Gypsy Breaks (Umbo Ganci Remix)
04. Aron Tesser & The New Jazz Affair- Everlasting Rose
05. Joe Bataan y Los Fulanos- I Wish You love
06. Ohm Guru- Please, Please, Please
07. Smoove & Turrell- You Got Me Bad
08. Nathan Haines- Pick it Up (Submariner Mix)
09. DJ Farrapo & Yanez- Frango Assando (S'N'B Remix)
10. Eli Goulart Bando Do Mato- Meu Samba (Nicola Conte Bossa Ahead Mix)
11. The Dining Rooms- Mais (Nu-folk Mix)
12. Jamie Lancaster- Boys Don't Cry
13. Sam Paglia- Greasy
14. Mocean Worker- Shamma Lamma Ding Dong
15. James Farrelli- In The Air Tonight
16. Olivia- Fade Away

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Special Guest Mix: Datapusher- May DNB 05-22-09

The Chola — Fri, 22 May 2009 17:09:09 GMT

My good friend Datapusher over at Trans:verse Records was cool enough to send over a mid month posting for May. His set is full of spacey drum 'n' bass... some with a jazz influence, some with a deeper, darker, edgier feel. Just in time for the Memorial Day weekend. Great Set!

Enjoy!

Here is the tracklist...

01. Atlantic Connection- Situations (Zero T Remix)
02. Break- Out Of Nowhere
03. Stress Level- Waves (Survival Remix)
04. Electrosoul System- Moving In Transit BCee (Lomax Remix)
05. SpectraSoul- Alibi (Break Remix)
06. Komatic- Untold Stories
07. Steo and ZeroT- Refusal (Calibre Remix)
08. Alix Perez- Melanie
09. Lenzman- Mesmerized
10. Electrosoul System- With You
11. Lenzman- Ever So Slightly
12. Lomax- Metal Flange
13. Alix Perez and Youthman- Promise Land
14. Redeyes- Soul Brother
15. Cain Mos and Dabs- Relieve
16. Decem- True Lies

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