“Spring Raindrops” Giovanni Perini The Cinematic Sessions: Shanghai (2010)
Itandeiru
Watashi no
Aware na
Kokoro ga
Itandeiru
Watashi no
My poor heart
Oh how it is aching
Can you hear the sound
Of it breaking
Show pity on the one
You’re forsaking
Look at all the love here
Just for the taking
(repeat all)
– by Anji Bee (BMI)
Note:These vocals were originally recorded in 2008 for the CC Asia Band Creative Commons project. My vocal files were also made available to remixers on the CC Mixter site, where Giovanni downloaded them to create this new version. An abbreviated version of these lyrics are featured in the Plastic Chair song, “Dispersion,“ from 2003. My Plastic Chair partner, Chukimai, translated my English lyrics to Japanese.
Know ye not that this life is deceit?
Know ye not that enjoyment is illusion?
Know ye not the world is a passing show?
Know ye not that happiness is a dream?
Know ye not that praise and blame is insubstantial?
Know yet not that appearance is the mind itself?
Know yet not that the mind itself is Buddhahood?
Know yet not that the Buddhahood is the body of truth?
When ye reflect, all appearances are compacted out of mind
Contemplate the mind by day and night
From contemplation of the mind comes beatific vision
Abide in that beatitude
Know yet not that the mind itself is Buddhahood
Know yet not that the Buddhahood is the body of truth
Know ye not that the body of truth is truth itself
When ye meditate upon these things assiduously
Though ye do not succeed in rooting out desire and hatred
Know that whatever appears is your own mind-stuff
And that the mind itself is void
If ye dwell in wisdom inseparably
All the observances of the law, oblations, and the like
Are thus perfectly fulfilled
Know ye not that this life is deceit?
Know ye not that enjoyment is illusion?
Know ye not the world is a passing show?
Know ye not that happiness is a dream?
Know ye not that praise and blame is insubstantial?
Know yet not that appearance is the mind itself?
Know yet not that the mind itself is Buddhahood?
Know yet not that the Buddhahood is the body of truth?
Note: These lyrics are an adaptation of one of the Songs of Milarepa, a classic Tibetan Buddhist text. I recorded these vocals originally for the CC Asia Band Creative Commons project, where the song was called “Crossing The Pond.” My vocals were made available on the ccMixter site, where Benoit discovered them and created this version of the song.
Personally, I’ve been thrilled by the interactions I’ve had with musicians and other vocalists working within the CC format, and have no problem with making some of my work available under the Attribution-NonCommercial license. In 2007, I contributed vocals to 2 songs on the Creative Commons free download album, Adrift, by Moosefrog and in 2008, I contributed vocals to 2 songs on the massive CC Asia Band project, CABACA. I have since made several other vocals and spoken words available on ccMixter.
There’s lots of new Anji Bee tunes in the works with a variety of musical collaborators, and I’m pretty excited about everything that’s going on! First and foremost, I’d like to officially announce that I am currently in the process of recording the first Anji Bee branded album. Woot! After a decade of releasing one-off singles containing my lyrics and vocal arrangements with various artists from all over the world, I thought it was high time I collected together all of my favorite ideas into one perfected package. You can expect to hear many of your favorite tunes from over the years, plus some brand new tracks co-written with my longtime musical partner, Ryan Lum, of Lovespirals. We’re working more closely than ever to bring my songs to life in the most polished versions possible. You have no idea how hard it is for me to keep these tunes under wraps…
Aside from this massive project, I have also contributed vocals/lyrics to new songs by Falling You, The Grooveblaster, and Karmacoda for their next albums. I also have a new single with Nick Murray, called “Have I Known You,” coming out on Loverush Digital this summer. I understand there will be several remixes by other dance music producers on the single, but I don’t know who yet! And speaking of remixes, several new ccMixter-related songs have come out recently using my vocals from the CC Asia Band project. One of these was just released on a 2-CD set by Buddha Bar DJ, Benoit Cassar, for the 2nd installation of his compilation series, Danai. “Buddhahood (ft. Anji Bee)” is included on Danai, Vol. 2 (CD 1: Camera Rolling), available now on iTunes, eMusic, and Amazon. Then there’s the “Floating Buddha Mix” by ccMixter producer, Vo1k1 of “Crossing the Pond,” which is a free download. The final collab I’d like to mention is an amazing rework of my vocals from the 2007 song, “En La Oscuridad,” that I recorded for Creative Commons band, Moosefrog. Jamahl of 7 Day Visa created a very sexy new version called “Que Quiero” for his new album, Buenos Aires, due out this summer.
And last, but not least, I’ve been wrapping up work on a big remix project for Lovespirals which should see the light of day in a few weeks. The ‘Love EP’ will contain remixes by a variety of indie artists (and friends) including Chill Factor-5, Divasonic, Xurba, 7 Day Visa, Falling You, and Soul Whirling Somewhere. This is a very unique remix set which moves between upbeat dance mixes and moody ambient versions of this track from Lovespirals’ new album, Future Past.
I’ve put together a pretty darned sexy mix for your Valentine’s Day listening pleasure as part of the 3rd annual Cupid’s Hunt podcast collaboration coordinated by Mr. T Grundy of Rhythms In Black Satin. Look forward to many other “Looking for Love Music in All the Right Places” CH mixes by a bevy of music podcasters and DJs in honor of V-Day. Join the Cupid’s Hunt Facebook Page or follow Cupid’s Hunt on Twitter to keep up with all the latest! I hope you enjoy this romantic mix with someone special.
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Especially for your Memorial Day weekend chill time, I’ve got a 90 minute mix of mellow tunes all lined up for ya. Get ready to chillout with some sexy downtempo, luxurious lounge, and exotic world music — some with sensual female vocals, and others instrumental. I am too tired and cracked out to come up with anything clever to say, so just hit “play” and enjoy. Be sure to grab the 7 free downloads from the playlist and hey! — check out the new site design and let me know what you think in the comments!
I was torn between naming this episode “Over 2,000,000 Served” in honor of the podcast reaching a new download landmark or after the Winter Music Conference going on in Miami this weekend. WMC won because I want to draw attention to some great special permissions tracks by hot artists who will be part of massive parties at WMC. Lots of upbeat new tunes this week, I think you’re gonna dig it…
More great new releases from some top notch artists, plus fun remix competition announcements, and a great new CD contest from 46bliss. Lots of great free downloads this week, so be sure to check those out below. Shoutout to Sasha Vujacic of The Lakers , who celebrates his 25th birthday this Sunday, the 8th!
46bliss are giving away an autographed copy of their 2 CD set “Remix Me Away (Vol. 1 & 2.)” to one lucky winner plus 5 digital downloads of this 27 song set of remixes. Wow! For your chance to win, simply sign up for the official band newslist at 46bliss.com. Contest ends 3/20/2009.
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I had a lotta fun listening back to all the great podsafe songs that were released last year. So many talented artists made their music available via the Podsafe Music Network and IODA Promonet, which is a beautiful thing… Of course, I’m lucky enough to have many more songs and albums sent to me for what we call “special permissions,” but my tradition is to celebrate the music that was made legal for any and all podcasters to use in their shows. At a time when bloggers are proclaiming podcasting as a dead medium, I think it is especially important for us to appreciate the increasing growth of high quality podsafe music and to support the artists who support the art form of podcasting. Being both an indie artist and podcaster, I can see and experience that wonderful symbiotic relationship from a unique perspecitve, and let me say that I do not think podcasting is dead by a longshot. But hey — its 2009, let’s get this party started!
This is it, the final Chillcast of 2008. To make it extra special, I am giving away one giant grab bag of CDs from 8 of the artists in this episode. See below for details. Thanks so much for making my podcast a weekly part of your life, it means more to me than you know. I may not always say it in the show, but I love you guys and appreciate your continued support. And that goes doubly for the bands that send in their music. I hope you are having the most chillaxin’ holiday EVARRRRR!!! Please stay tuned for a mellow New Year’s Day Chillout Mix next week.
Playlist:
“Why Me, Why Now (ft. Alexis Strum)“Blu Mar TenBlack Water (2008)
“In A Long Time (Hon Chillout Remix) 46blissRemix Me Away Vol 2. (2008)
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