Tuesday, September 30, 2014

En Sang by Chenard Walcker

"Looked in the mirror..." says the sample madness of En Sang.

https://archive.org/download/fsz002/fsz002_03-chenard_walcker-en_sang.mp3

Monday, September 29, 2014

Symphony 1, Movement 3: Adagio by Daniel Bautista

This relaxing Adagio sits in the middle of Bautista's first guitar symphony.

http://www.danielbautista.com/music/bautista/symphony1/03.movement3.mp3

Sunday, September 28, 2014

Anywhere But Where I Am by Foreign Fields

This shifting, drifting piano piece leads me Anywhere But Where I Am.

http://aurgasm.us/wp/uploads/Foreign-Fields-Anywhere-But-Where-I-Am.mp3

Saturday, September 27, 2014

Green Knight by Memory Tapes, remixed by Vision Of Trees

One more spacey dancy track to close off this week of remixes: Vision of Trees take on Green Knight.

http://www.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/mp3/Green%20Knight%20VoT%20Remix.mp3

Friday, September 26, 2014

On Sale by Lonnie Ray Atkinson, remixed by Hans Atom

"Is there anything that ain't On Sale?" A protest rap against the business of mass consumption with a special shout out to WalMart.

http://ccmixter.org/content/hansatom/hansatom_-_On_Sale.mp3

Thursday, September 25, 2014

Cash Flow (Glass Bottom Dub Mix) by Major Lazer, remixed by Classixx

Cash Flow (Glass Bottom Dub Mix) is a fun, spacey dance mix.

http://www.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/mp3/Cash%20Flow%20Classixx%20Glass%20Bottom%20Dub%20Mix.mp3

Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Wishes by rocavaco featuring Adisa McKenzie, snowflake, and colab

Clarence Simpson describes Wishes: "rocavaco has crafted a wistfully beautiful vocal duet that never actually happened. Adisa McKenzie and snowflake trade verses while backed by a delicate jazz trio featuring colab on piano."

http://ccmixter.org/content/rocavaco/rocavaco_-_wishes.mp3

Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Amor Pirata by Jeris featuring Cheech Stavele

Jeris says he's been waiting all his life to remix a tune called Pirate Love. Amor Pirata fulfills this wish admirably.

Audiophiles can grab a flac, and remixers can find full source files.

http://ccmixter.org/content/VJ_Memes/VJ_Memes_-_Amor_Pirata_1.mp3
http://ccmixter.org/content/VJ_Memes/VJ_Memes_-_Amor_Pirata.flac

Monday, September 22, 2014

Shell Of Light by Burial, remixed by Shlohmo

Shlohmo + Burial combine to make a dark, dreamy sound in a Shell of Light.

http://cdn02.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Shell-of-Light-Shlohmo-Remix.mp3

Sunday, September 21, 2014

Wolves by Darkroom featuring Clulow Forester

Simple, beautiful vocals atop a slow beat and haunted by a soft flute, Wolves is menacing music.

http://ccmixter.org/content/mactonite/mactonite_-_Wolves.mp3

Saturday, September 20, 2014

Just Don't Wanna Be Alone by Shelly Fraley

Just Don't Wanna Be Alone is catchy, maximalist folk-pop.

http://aurgasm.us/wp/uploads/Shelly-Fraley-Just-Dont-Wanna-Be-Alone.mp3

Friday, September 19, 2014

Ghost Train by Summer Camp

Gorilla vs Bear aptly describes Summer Camp as "classic/nostalgic ’50s girl group vibes submerged in a tidepool of modern indie-pop". "The lilting Ghost Train glows with [...] hopelessly romantic longing".

http://www.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/mp3/ghost%20train.mp3

Thursday, September 18, 2014

Beachhead by Podington Bear

Beachhead is categorized as Panoramic / Ambient, and it feels to me like it describes a particular place.

http://soundofpicture.com/MP3/Panoramic/Beachhead.mp3

Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Miriam (C. Taylor) by Jeff Parker

Today's tune is a soft, quiet little jazz guitar piece called Miriam.

http://umbrellamusic.org/sites/default/files/01%20Miriam%20(C.%20Taylor).mp3

Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Felicia by Mandrágora Tango

Anyone short of lovely, romantic, body moving tango should give Felicia a listen.

http://www.mandragoratango.com/music/2009/06/18/17%20Felicia%20-%20Nueva%20Guardia%20Vieja%20Tan.mp3

Monday, September 15, 2014

City Building (Alternate Version) by Jóhann Jóhannsson

This alternate take on City Building is beautiful, cinematic music.

http://aurgasm.us/music/julija/Johann%20Johannsson%20-%20City%20Building%20(Alternate%20Version).mp3

Sunday, September 14, 2014

Quakes by Flying Lotus

Rumbling Quakes makes for a dark, atmospheric listen.

http://www.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/mp3/04%20Quakes.mp3

Saturday, September 13, 2014

La Grande by Laura Gibson

La Grande puts a Western atmosphere with cool, distant vocals.

http://mp3s.barsuk.com/LauraGibson_LaGrande.mp3

Friday, September 12, 2014

Line Of Flight by Revolution Void

I find few blends of hip-hop and jazz styles as seamless and compelling as Line of Flight.

I prefer vorbis. Audiophiles should find it in flac.

https://archive.org/download/The_Politics_of_Desire-7876/Revolution_Void_-_01_-_Line_of_Flight.mp3
https://archive.org/download/The_Politics_of_Desire-7876/Revolution_Void_-_01_-_Line_of_Flight.ogg
https://archive.org/download/RevolutionVoid-ThePoliticsOfDesire/1.RevolutionVoid-LineOfFlight.flac

Thursday, September 11, 2014

Mouth Of The Desert by Atlas Sound

Bedroom Databanks are a strange menagerie of sounds that occasionally wander places like the Mouth of the Desert.

http://freemusicarchive.org/music/download/8964e60304abbd8f82e6f71c72e01d2ba36d6251

Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Anticipation Of The Night by Sahy Uhns

This glitchy, bouncing track crackles with Anticipation of the Night.

http://aurgasm.us/music/julija/Sahy%20Uhns%20-%20Anticipation%20of%20the%20Night.mp3

Tuesday, September 9, 2014

Voice Of An Old Friend by Active Child

This hazy, ethereal tune has the haunting qualities of the Voice of an Old Friend.

http://www.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/mp3/Voice%20of%20an%20Old%20Friend.mp3

Monday, September 8, 2014

All I Ever Needed by John Benjamin Band

John Benjamin belts out a crowd pleasing, Song Fight winning pop ditty about All I Ever Needed.

http://www.songfight.org/music/all_i_ever_needed/johnbenjaminband_aien.mp3

Sunday, September 7, 2014

Saravati by Noertker's Moxie

Named for the Hindu goddess who inspires the arts, Saravati mixes jazz with traditional Indian musical themes.

http://www.noertker.com/audio/Sarasvati.mp3

Saturday, September 6, 2014

Shades by Yellow Ostrich

Shades delivers impeccable pop rock with a dash of noise.

http://mp3s.barsuk.com/YellowOstrich_Shades.mp3

Friday, September 5, 2014

Glory Hallelujah by Brian Wright

If you're looking for a rocking Americana tune, Glory Hallelujah, you've got it.

http://aurgasm.us/music/michelle/brian-wright-glory-hallelujah.mp3

Thursday, September 4, 2014

Bonfire by Memoryhouse

Gorilla vs Bear: “Bonfire is a faded, beautifully wistful/wintry love song about getting cold together".

http://www.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/mp3/Bonfire.mp3

Wednesday, September 3, 2014

QueenS by THEESatisfaction

Sub Pop's description of THEESatisfaction as "funk-psychedelic feminista sci-fi epics with the warmth and depth of Black Jazz and Sunday morning soul" applies especially well to QueenS.

http://assets1.subpop.com/assets/audio/11220.mp3

Tuesday, September 2, 2014

A Small Voice by Lucky Dragons

Lucky Dragons construct A Small Voice from a fuzzy, distorted tape effect.

http://www.luckydragons.org/all/PUBLICITY_REFORM/01%20a%20small%20voice.mp3

Monday, September 1, 2014

Tail Coating by Jared C. Balogh

Tail Coating runs through a playful, bouncing melody.

http://freemusicarchive.org/music/download/884590d7d6a1bc1da88bce50172e9e49c250c880