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"The Library Archive, Vol. 4" by ATA Records Delivers Funk, Breaks, Drama & More

By JR on 11:05 AM

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"An honest and forthright homage to the golden age of library recording, this new release is no exception – with nods to David Shire, Roger Webb, 60s/70s Hollywood, early anime and golden era video games.

Hammond & Farfisa organ, soul flute and vibraphone are joined by the Baldwin electric harpsichord, alto flute and trumpet, all colouring the usual high-end rhythm section of drums and bongos, electric bass, piano and guitars. Moods range from the dynamic The Galata Extraction to the whimsical Travers and the romantic Redford in Sheepskin, from the brooding Tatsuya, the Sword to the sensual Dunaway’s Eyes. Walter in Gabardine and Sutherland fly the ATA library flag of 70s-era NYC soundtracks – and both A Dilemma for Holbrook and Roundtree are drenched in soul flute so funky, it should be on the cheese counter.

Now four volumes (and a couple of singles) in, The Library Archive will eventually stand as a testament to the love the ATA producers and artists have for the original composers and performers of the great music libraries of the past." - ATA Records

Now available on vinyl, MP3 and CD here at Amazon.

Look To The Cosmos With The Sounds of SAULT, Sven Wunder & Sean Wolcott

By JR on 9:05 PM

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Although each share a distinct style and sound, these musicians all draw musical inspiration from the wonders of the universe. Like the beauty of nature, SAULT, Sven Wunder and Sean Wolcott offer wonderful possibilities to brighten your perception of life. For the listener who's looking for a tranquil mood, dramatic instrumental Library sound and outstanding vocals, this presentation is sure to please. Overall, the vibe is like floating on a cloud as each artist aims for the sky in an outstanding display of uplifting arrangements.
 

Funk Composer Henryk Debich Captures The Memory & Atmosphere of Poland

By JR on 10:20 PM

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"From disco (la) partying to intriguing search for colours. A captivating photograph from the times when the Łódź orchestra under the baton of Henryk Debich walked in funky rhythms and carefully looked to the sides, looking for inspiration both in the avant-garde and in the hits of the time.

The recordings that fill "Memory" are a logical development of the ideas initiated on the cult longplay "String Beat". It can be heard that in 1976 the Polish Radio Orchestra in Łódź proved itself both in short, dance forms and in more experimental scores. That is why on "Memory" juicy, funky rhythms ("Puma", "Jump without a pole") are adjacent to impressionistic forms straight from the world of film music ("To the Goal"). There is also room for sonoristic madness and a subtle cover of Stevie Wonder.

The material comes from the original, archival tapes of the Orchestra from the archives of the Polish Radio Łódź. The whole thing has been remastered. The publication continues the series documenting the achievements of the PRiTV Orchestra in Łódź. To be continued soon!" - GAD Records

 

Get Cuffed & Stuffed by The Psychedelic Electro-Funk of Gel-Sol

By JR on 12:47 PM

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The mysterious sound of Gel-Sol is bound to entrap you as synth-driven Funk grooves penetrate your eardrum. Their 2025 album "Mystic Systems, Inc." is a cinematic journey brimming with drama and suspense, in the vein of British Library music. Like the filling of a turkey on Thanksgiving, Gel-Sol are flavorful and sure to satisfy the craving of those who love to indulge in rare grooves. 
 

Hip Hop & Library Funk Collide With Oceanic Grooves by Apathy & Nebula Breeze

By JR on 7:59 AM

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The vast dimensions of the ocean inspire dope rhymes and funky grooves with the music of Apathy & Nebula Breeze. On "WHALERS", Apathy lets his mind spray and uses his lyrical imagination to become larger than life. A flute-driven track provides the perfect soundtrack for Apathy's visions of a waterworld and himself as the prehistoric creature who inhabits it. "Celestial Creatures Of The Night And Sea" is a fascinating journey into Library Funk songwriting inspired by the depth of the ocean. With it's light tone and breezy feel, Nebula Breeze convey a range of emotions like aquatic life, from delightful and charming to intriguing and mysterious.

 

Zone Out To The Psych Soul of Daniel Fridell, Le Chiffre Organ-Ization, Adrian Younge & More

By JR on 11:38 AM

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Plenty of grooves to go around as a host of psychedelic minds take you on a mental trip for the summer of 2025. The sounds of Daniel Fridell, Le Chiffre Organ-Ization, Adrian Younge, Jimi Tenor & Web Web are diverse, mysterious and trippy like a narcotic of the late 60's. As each bends the sound of Soul with their edgy musical approach, relax as each sonic injection transports your mind elsewhere.
 

Sean Wolcott Presents Psychedelic Easy Listening on "Light Music for Heavy Industry"

By JR on 3:35 PM

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"“Light Music for Heavy Industry,” Wolcott’s 8th library album, is a kaleidoscopic journey into the psychedelic fringes of easy listening. Inspired by library music for industrial films, space-age pop, experimental jazz, exotica, and early synth pioneers, it’s Wolcott’s most sweeping and dreamlike work yet. 

Combining symphonic jazz-funk, hazy grooves, and avant-garde textures, the album crafts a playful, surreal, and atmospheric soundscape. Echoes of Pete Jolly’s Seasons, Alessandro Alessandroni, Charles Stepney, Esquivel, and Galt MacDermot ripple through this ode to an alternate future bathed in misplaced optimism." - http://seanwolcott.com/

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