Anji shares her tales of technological woe, including last week's Chillcast #131 feed error debacle, the "ghost in the machine" affecting blog entries, how annoying the new MySpace music player is, the new Lovespirals This Truth EP, and hanging out with friends, including Joey of Scout, Azita of Matter Yoga, JG of Mercedes Motoring and Kenny Anderson of Elwood Clothing. (BTW, it turns out that YouTube has TONS of vids of Kenny skating, including a 411 Profile that has 2 old pics of JG from their Vegas days. Ha!)
Will just sent me a copy of his brand new Dive Index CD, Collisions: the Mid/Air Remixes, which is due out officially on Sept 26th. On this week's Chillcast #127, I played a remix of "Water In Our Hands" featuring the lovely Natalie Walker on vocals. Then I discovered that this CD also contains 2 videos, one of which is for the original version of "Water in our Hands." The video and animation are by Divya Srinivasan, an amazing Austin artist who worked on one of my all time favorite movies, Waking Life, so I had to share this video with you! Hope ya dig it.
Since my Twitter friends asked me to post this “outtake” video, here it is.. The strange sound that catches my attention while filming my Chillcast Video Edition intro was actually a tree falling on my roof! The whole house shook and the sound was much louder than my directional mic captures. The tree is currently just chillin’ against my roof, which sustained very little damage. The winds are howling like mad, and I’m totally trippin’, but the tree guy said he wouldn’t come out until the morning.
On October 28th, The Chillcast with Anji Bee will present a special interview feature with singer/songwriter, Beth Hirsch. She shares her personal story of success and struggle with the record industry that lead to her going independent. We’ll also be listening to music from her 3 solo albums and numerous collaborations with acts such as Air, D’Note, and Pale 3.
PLUS Beth is giving away 3 copies of her 2007 CD, Wholehearted!
Reluctantly, I have returned from my trip through Napa Valley and up to Humboldt County. I vowed to stay off the Internet and I can’t say I missed it much… Not that I didn’t miss all my friends on Twitter etc but it was nice to just get out and see a part of California that I’ve never been to before, to imagine living somewhere else with different scenery, different folks, and a different way of life. I’m sitting here drinking some dark roasted organic coffee from the North Coast Co-op, getting my thing together for this weekend’s Chillcast, and thought I’d share a few photos from my trip with ya’ll on my Flickr account. Enjoy!
The Chillcast presents the best new podsafe music, hosted by "the sexiest voice in podcasting," Anji Bee of Lovespirals. Chill out to a smooth mix of electronica, jazz, soul, and world music each week - plus special interview features, video editions, extended DJ mixes, and CD contests. Every week Anji picks a Featured Artist free mp3 download too!
"Anji Bee has the sexiest voice in podcasting!"
-- Adam Curry of Daily Source Code
"Anji's sweet, sweet, sweet, sweet voice... I remember the first time I ever heard her, way back in the day, I said she could read me a Chinese menu or the phone book and I would be all happy!"
-- C.C. Chapman of Accident Hash
"Anji's voice wouldn't be out of place in a smoky jazz or blues bar somewhere down in a dimly lit cellar. Sultry with a voice like syrupy silky satin with a marshmallow middle and a honey topping."
-- Most Recognizable Voices in Podcasting, Sept. 2007
"Cosiness abounds as the silken voiced Anji Bee - lead singer of chillout band Lovespirals - pours a cocktail of mellow dance music. Mmm..."
-- Radio Times, July 2007
"If you're looking for a different brand of 'grown and sexy' in the podcast world, check out Anji Bee. This young lady is bringing it - from production, to her voice, to the music selection - she is doing her thazizzle!"
-- Fave of Friday Favecast
"No other voice in the podosphere is more sultry than Anji Bee."
-- Macedonia, Radio BSOTS
"Anji Bee, a musician and former radio DJ, gives "stage" to artists who might not otherwise be discovered. Bee's podcast exposes me to independent artists I've never heard of, and subscribing to it eliminates the need to forage for new music."
- La Shawn Barber's Corner
"Enjoying The Chillcast. It's seriously awesome. I listen to them like over and over again."
-- Julien Smith of In Over Your Head
"I just love the tunes Anji Bee selects and her comments on them. I no longer have to search for music to be creative; I just susbcribe to The Chillcast."
-- Karen of Rumor Girls
"Like having a cocktail of lovely tunes and honey poured directly into your ear. Well-chosen music, voice links that make you feel cosy inside, it all adds up to an essential weekly download."
-- Good Podcast Guide, Nov 2006
"If you're in the mood for chillout music, this should be your first stop. Her voice alone is the perfect complement for a long drive or any escape from the hectic rush of everday life. You're gonna love it."
-- DJ Come of Age, Nov 2007
