Back home from a quick camping trip on Catalina Island, feeling a wee bit sunburned but happy. Leaving felt like being expelled from Paradise, I have to admit. Ryan and I had the whole campground to ourselves so we could just totally chill out on the beach, watch the sunset from our favorite hiking spot, and play music around the fire at night without a care in the world…
You can see more of my camping pix on Flickr.
To my great surprise and delight, I learned that The Chillcast with Anji Bee has been nominated once again for The People’s Choice Podcast Award. I want to thank all of you – whoever you are – that took the time to visit podcastawards.com to nominate your humble hostess. You are the best! Of course, this is just the first step, to win the award, I would need everyone to go back and vote for me between October 23rd and November 6th, 2008. Now, I am much more concerned that all of my fellow Americans vote in the presidential election on November 4th, but it would still be pretty darned cool to win an award for the Best Podsafe Music Podcast!!! I must admit that, as fun as it was to win the group award for ShowGirls in 2007, it would be way more fun to have my very own Podcast Award here in my studio. 🙂
Still lovin’ this SNL skit from last night.
Back on The Chillcast #122, I presented a spotlight on the CC Asia Band project that I took part in. At that time, the collection of 21 songs known as CABACA had just been released digitally on the Jamendo and StreetVoice websites. Now the CABACA album has been released as a gorgeous limited edition CD, as well. On top of that, the ccMixter community has been hard at work creating remixes using various files taken from the songs, sometimes a vocal, sometimes an instrument. This episode is a collection of some of those remixes. These songs are all Creative Commons licensed free downloads!
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This episode represents the mood I’ve been in, a state somewhere between low key and cranky… I’ve got a little ambient, a little glitch, and of course – downtempo electronica. Plus lots of great voices, both male and female. All brand new releases, several special permissions – w00t! Do I sound too low energy? Well, its a heat wave, so I’m pretty much melting over here….
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“Hoko Onchi” (mp3)
from “Collisions – The Mid/Air Remixes”
(Neutral Music)
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This week’s musical guest is Mr. Meeble, from Phoenix, AZ. Band founder, Devin Fleenor, stars in this creative video for the song “I Fell Through,” from their debut indie album, Never Trust the Chinese. This video is available as a free download from Mr. Meeble’s MySpace page, where you can also watch a behind-the-scenes “making of” video. Be sure to check out the Chillcast with Anji Bee #131 to hear another great track from the album, and to learn how you can enter to win 1 of 4 autographed copies of their album.
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I’ve got a little something different for you this week, something I hope you’ll dig. This is a 45 minute mix of dub, reggae, and crossover chillout from some of the very best artists in their respective fields. From upbeat to contemplative, traditional to experimental, this mix covers a bit of everything. I hope you dig it as much as I do!
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Lee “Scratch” Perry “Having a Party” (mp3)
from “Scratch Came, Scratch Saw, Scratch Conquered”
(Megawave)
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On the recent RumorGirls vidcast, my friend and former ShowGirls co-hostess, Karla Gilbert, confided to her sister, Karen, that she can’t listen to The Chillcast while she runs. She asked me to create a running friendly episode of the podcast for her. I’d like to suggest my recent Loverush Digital Spotlight show packed full of high energy trance mixes! Check the last 3rd of the show for her comments.
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I’ve got a great contest for you this week; 4 autographed copies of the brand new Mr. Meeble CD! I’ve also got a great lineup with a very soul searching vibe and fantastic male and female vocals. Come to think of it, this may be the most gender balanced mix yet… Oh! And I’ve got a TON of free downloads for you!!!
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“Sole Fisherman” (mp3)
from “Collisions – The Mid/Air Remixes”
(Neutral Music)
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Enter to win one of 4 autographed copies of Mr. Meeble’s debut CD, Never Trust The Chinese. Winners will be selected at random after October 1, 2008 and announced on The Chillcast.
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I’m very excited to see Jose Gonzalez tonight at the OC Performing Arts Center. It will be my second time this year. Continue reading JosĂ© González concert tonight in the OC
