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Chillcast #265: Partial Cover

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Weird name for the show today, I know. Its just that I noticed I had unintentionally included 3 cover songs in today’s mix of chilled downtempo and deep minimal house. This is a really sweet set today, with plenty of variety in genres and styles, all with a lovely laid-back vibe. As I mentioned in the show, I have extended the Grooveblaster album contest and the Karmacoda CD-single contest, so be sure to get your emails in now. The Chillcast Pinku Vääty Contest is still ongoing, as well, so don’t be slacking.

Playlist:

  1. “Put Some Music On (Good Times)” The Grooveblaster & Anji Bee Out Of The Past (2011) Buy on iTunes
  2. “Uptight” Natalie Walker Uptight (2011) Buy on iTunes
  3. “Love In Outer Space” Belle Boussole Love In Outer Space (2011) Download Free Mp3
  4. “Promised Land (Mellow Remix)” Findlay Brown Promised Land (2011) Buy on iTunes
  5. “Charity” Avatar One ft. Alexandra Greene Charity (2011) Buy on Beatport
  6. “I Don’t Remember” Joe Silva Let’s Have A Ball Together (2011) Buy on Amazon
  7. “Someday (Radio Edit)” Velvet Lounge Project Someday (2011) Buy on junodownload
  8. “Discuits” Poussez Discuits (2011) Buy on Beatport
  9. “A Forest” Ping Trace A Forest (2011) Buy on iTunes
  10. “If Only (Eleonora Remix)” Jaidene Veda If Only (2011) Buy on Bandcamp
  11. “The Hartnolls (Mario & Vidis Redo)” Pinku Vääty The Hartnolls (2011) Buy on Beatport – exclusive!

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Love Will Turn Your Head Around (Radio Edit) Lyrics

“Love Will Turn Your Head Around (Radio Edit)” – Karmacoda feat. Beth Hirsch & Anji Bee Single (2011)

Love will turn your head around

Turn turn turn…
Turn the lights down low, light a candle
Turn my stereo on
I’m turning circles, here by myself
Dreaming of turning you on
Love
Dreaming of turning you on
Dreaming of turning you
Love will turn your head around
Turn turn turn…
You always give your very best away
And it doesn’t matter who can see
You’re the only one that counts for me
Love is holy
When the tension gathers all around
And you feel like something’s coming down
Hold your head up, walk your ground
Love is holy, love is holy
Love will turn your head around
Hanging with you, you’re a lyrical child
Taking your time on the miracle mile
Loving with you, you’re a lyrical child
Taking the time on the miracle mile
What do we want; its the tip of the tongue
Here with you now; its the song that we’ve sung
Love will turn your head around
Lighting up this place I keep
I can hardly get the sleep I need
I’m wondering if I can turn the eye in the storm
Love
Ritualized; its all I can be
Underneath a shrouding of me I wonder
If I, if I can turn, turn the eye
Long, it was so long
Love will turn your head around
Long, it was so long
And I will lay here
Ooh child
Don’t you stay, and I will lay here
Ooh
To calm your storms
Turn your head around
Stay here
I will play here
Turning in circles
The eye of the storm
Ooh stay
Don’t you take it all
Turning in circles
Ooh child
Of your calm
Inheriting your world’s what I seek
Turn your, turn your head around
Longing to the be the eye of your calm
Ooh ooh love
Dreaming of turning you on
Turn your, turn your head around
Longing to be the eye of your calm
Dreaming of turning you on
Ooh stay
Dreaming of turning you
Eye of calm
Love will turn your head around
Ooh calm
The eye of calm

– by Anji Bee, Beth Hirsch, Brett Crockett, Heather Pierce *

* underlined phrases are Anji’s lyrics/vocals

NOTE: This highly collaborative song began with some music and lyrics by B, of Karmacoda. Then I came up with my lyrics, inspired both by what he sang and the instruction he gave me to imagine what I might be doing late at night. Beth said she was inspired by my part to come up with her own, incorporating the “turn” concept into what would become the song’s title. And Heather wove her vocals seamlessly through all of our concepts, adding her own unique twist to the lyric. Finally, B had the gargantuan task of taking all of these various vocal bits and combining them to create one cohesive whole. No small feat!

Love Will Turn Your Head Around – Radio Edit (feat. Beth Hirsch & Anji Bee) by Karmacoda

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Chillcast #262: Pinku Vääty Contest

Put this week’s show together extra early as I’m heading out to SF to hang with Karmacoda and get a sneak peek of their album, Eternal. Yay! But the 5 year anniversary celebration continues with another great contest. This time around we’ve got the international man of mystery, Pinku Vääty, who also makes his debut on the show today. This episode has a bit of a retro 80’s vibe, with lots of funky synths and soulful vocals thrown into the mix of various electronica genres. Plus there’s a couple great free downloads. Enjoy!

Playlist:

  1. “The Magic Hour” Saturn Never Sleeps The Boogie (2010) Buy on iTunes
  2. “Feel The Vibe” Nux Soul & Love Lounge (2011) Buy on iTunes
  3. “Fatigué” (Album Mix)” Thomas Lemmer Fatigué (2011) Buy on Juno Download
  4. “Smiling (feat. Anji Bee)” The Grooveblaster Out Of The Past (2011) Buy on iTunes
  5. “Won’t Do That (Original Mix)” straY Won’t Do That (2010) Download Free on Bandcamp
  6. “Space” Pinku Vääty Pinku Very Much (2011) Buy on iTunes
  7. “Singing All The Time (Wax Stag Remix)” Plastic Operator Singing All The Time Remixes – EP (2011) Buy on iTunes
  8. “Sun” Xanax The Unreleased & The Last (2010) Buy on Bandcamp
  9. “Being With You” Tom Trago Iris (2011) Download Free Mp3
  10. “Transatlantic Landing Bay” Space Dimension Controller Temporary Thrillz EP (2010) Buy on iTunes
  11. “Catch U (Cave Men Remix)” Psaul Catch U Remix Contest Entry (2011) Download Free Mp3
  12. “Cool Kids” Natalie Walker Cool Kids – Single (2011) Pre-order on Juno (Beatport delayed til 4/26/2011)

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Enter for your chance to win a digital download of Pinku Very Much by funky minimal tech artist, Pinku Vääty, plus two brand new remix singles; “The Hartnolls (Mario & Vidis Remix)” and “Klopp Klopp (Deep & Slow Remix).” Get all the details and submit your contest entry on The Chillcast Pinku Vääty Contest Page!

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Chillcast #260: Karmacoda Contest

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Continuing with my 5th anniversary celebration, this week’s show is a real doozy; packed to the gills with great new music. I’m proud to present the world premier of the brand new Karmacoda single which features Beth Hirsch and me as guest vocalists and lyricists (my Lovespirals partner, Ryan Lum, also contributed!) To celebrate the release of this epic collaboration, the band are giving away 20 copies of the limited edition CD single to Chillcast listeners. Be sure to enter!

Playlist:

  1. “Among The Reeds” Steve Osaka Soul & Love Lounge (2011) Buy on iTunes
  2. “Right Before My Eyes” Nu Shooz Orchestra Pandora’s Box (2011) Buy on iTunes
  3. “Home” Bing Ji Ling Shadow To Shine (2011) Buy on iTunes
  4. “Tristeza Miúda” A Bossa Eletrica Do Norte (2011) Buy on iTunes
  5. “Sunstar (Zeb Remix)” Pablo Sanchez Turntables On The Hudson Vol 8 “Reflecting CIELO” Sampler (2011) Buy on iTunes
  6. “Meninas e Meninos” Shantisan Quincy Jointz presents Lime Sorbet (2011) Buy on iTunes
  7. “So Right Tonight (Moodswinger remix)” Groovalicious So Right Tonight (2011) Buy on Traxsource
  8. “Beccy’s Song” Setsuna Spontaneous (2011) Buy on iTunes
  9. “Sahara Mon Amour” Gold Lounge Spirals (2011) Buy on iTunes
  10. “Dream Believer” Balligomingo Under An Endless Sky (2010) Buy on iTunes
  11. “Love Will Turn Your Head Around” Karmacoda Love Will Turn Your Head Around (feat. Beth Hirsch & Anji Bee) (2011) Buy on Amazon Mp3 | Buy on iTunes

Karmacoda feat. Beth Hirsch & Anji Bee CD Single Contest

Enter for your chance to win 1 of 20 copies of the brand new limited-edition CD single “Love Will Turn Your Head Around (feat. Beth Hirsch & Anji Bee)! This disc contains both the original mix and a unique radio edit, providing a sweet taste of Karmacoda’s 4th album, Eternal, due out later this year! To enter, simply send an email to info-AT-karmacoda.com with your name and mailing address by April 30th contest extended until May 20, 2011!

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“Try To Forget” Lyrics

“Try To Forget” – Lovespirals – 5 Years of Chillin’ (2011) + Love Me Leave Me LP (2013)

I’ve been thinking about my life

Wondering why its so filled with strife
Things should be easier than this
That is my wish, oh yes it is

Let’s get away
Just for today
Try to forget
Let’s get away
Just for today
Try to forget

When I lay in my bed at night
Wondering why nothing’s going right
Things should be easier than this
That is my wish, oh yes it is

Let’s get away
Just for today
Try to forget
Let’s get away

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The Chillcast with Anji Bee: 5 Years of Chillin’

Just for today
Try to forget

Divided by the seasons
Divided by the tides
The days become the reasons
And the meanings of our lives
Divided by the seasons
Divided by the tides
The days become the reasons
And the meanings of our lives

Try to forget
Try to forget

— Anji Bee (BMI)

NOTE: This song was originally released under the Lovespirals moniker, but after work commenced on Anji’s debut solo album, the duo decided the single was a much better fit for ‘Love Me Leave Me’ than the next band album. The album version is subtly different than the compilation cut, as Anji and Ryan had upgraded their recording studio since the original recording, specifically in the effects chains. Listen closely for subtle differences in Anji’s vocal production, as well as the overall ambiance of the song.

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“Put Some Music On” Lyrics

“Put Some Music On”  5 Years of Chillin’ (2011), Out Of The Past by The Grooveblaster (2011), Put Some Music On Remixes EP (2012), Love Me Leave Me LP (2013)

Put some music on
Put out the lights
Put your cares behind
We’ll have a party tonight

Put some music on
Put out the lights
Put your cares behind
We’ll have a party alright

I’ll loosen my hair
You’ll loosen your tie
Let’s loosen up
We’ll laugh and drink some wine

I’ll loosen my hair
You’ll loosen your tie
Let’s loosen up
And have a real good time tonight

(repeat x3)

Note: These lyrics were originally penned in 2006 during a Lovespirals songwriting session. 2 versions of this song were created in 2010, the first one for The Grooveblaster and the second one for my debut solo album. I released by version first on the ‘5 Years of Chillin’ compilation, created to celebrate the 5th anniversary of The Chillcast with Anji Bee. Shortly thereafter, Grooveblaster’s album came out with his version. In late 2011, I began working with 3345 Music on a remix EP, which resulted in 2 excellent mixes by Intensity of Sound and one more by 3C. The original mix was also featured on my debut solo album, “Love Me Leave Me,” released in late 2013.

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Chillcast #258: Balligomingo Contest

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Let’s really get this party started for the 5th Anniversary of The Chillcast with Anji Bee! This week I finally let you in on my big surprise; a free one hour compilation of chill tunes called 5 Years of Chillin’. Rather than play all the tunes in one set, I’m mixing a few of them in with other new releases and saving the rest for next week. I’m super excited to premier brand new song by my band Lovespirals AND a solo Anji Bee song!!!  I’m also hosting an AMAZING contest for Balligomingo this week! Too much good stuff, I tell ya.

Playlist:

  1. “Beccy’s Song” Setsuna Spontaneous (2011) Due out March 23rd!
  2. “I Can’t Wait: 20th Anniversary Edition” Nu Shooz Orchestra Pandora’s Box (2011) Buy on iTunes
  3. “Put Some Music On” Anji Bee 5 Years of Chillin’ (2011) Download Free on Bandcamp
  4. “It’s In Her Kiss” The Grooveblaster 5 Years of Chillin’ (2011) Download Free on Bandcamp
  5. “Lady (feat. Hana)” straY Here To Stray (2010) Download Free on Bandcamp
  6. “Pretty Lies (Erik L Remix)” Ernesto Love Spin Wise Lies EP (2010) Buy on iTunes
  7. “You’ll Never Know” Science for Girls 5 Years of Chillin’ (2011) Download Free on Bandcamp
  8. “Getting Closer” Will Saul & Tam Cooper Simple 50th (2011) Buy on iTunes
  9. “Try To Forget” Lovespirals 5 Years of Chillin’ (2011) Download Free on Bandcamp
  10. “Oceanview” Adam Fielding 5 Years of Chillin’ (2011) Download Free on Bandcamp
  11. “A Beautiful Day (Hush Remix)” Balligomingo Remix Vol.1 (2011) Buy on iTunes

Enter the Balligomingo 3 Album Giveaway Contest

Enter to win an autographed copy of Balligomingo’s 2009 album, Under An Endless Sky, plus a copy of their 2010 acoustic versions album, Origins, and a USB drive loaded with the brand new Balligomingo Remix Vol. 1 album. Just send an email to contest@balligomingo.com by April 8th, 2011. Please include your name and mailing address in the email, in case you win. Good luck!

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Chillcast Video #49: Anji Bee

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The final 2010 episode of Chillcast Video features a little holiday surprise I put together for you!  Three days into editing together footage for this music video I almost gave up, but I’m glad I pushed through and got it completed.  Thanks to my Lovespirals partner, Ryan Lum, for his production genius on the tune and filming assistance on the video. I hope you enjoy my new single and video called “Happy Holidays.” You can download this video for FREE from the Lovespirals Vimeo Account. The song is available now on iTunes, Amazon, eMusic and other digital music retailers.

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Chillcast #246: Holiday Mix

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So here we go with the annual Chillcast Holiday Mix! I had lots of great Christmas and winter-themed tracks to choose from this year, with a nice variety of moods and musical styles. From classic songs to original tunes, vocal pieces to instrumentals, I’ve got a pleasantly varied mix of holiday music you aren’t likely to hear elsewhere in the pod-o-sphere. And some of these tracks are free, to boot! This was produced DJ mix style, so you can listen without interruption at all your holiday gatherings. Happy Holidays!

Playlist:

  1. “December Will Be Magic Again” Minute Orchestra 7 Wishes For Christmas (2010) Buy on iTunes
  2. “Silent Night” The Fury Silent Night (2010) Buy on iTunes
  3. “A Promise Of Snow” Animat A Promise of Snow EP (2010) Buy on iTunes
  4. “Empyrean (feat. Suzanne Perry)” Sleepthief Beauty 2 – Music That Touches The Soul (2010) Buy on iTunes
  5. “White Nights” The Golden Filter White Nights (Psychic TV Cover) (2010) Download Free Mp3
  6. “Xmas Rush (Dub)” Nathan Fake Xmas Rush (2010) Download Free Mp3
  7. “Silent Snow (feat. Max the Sax)” Parov Stelar Coco Pt. 2 (2009) Buy on iTunes
  8. “I Don’t Intend To Spend Christmas Without You” Lovers and Poets Single (2010) Download Free Mp3
  9. “Happy Holidays” Anji Bee Happy Holidays (2010) Buy on iTunes | Download Free Mp3
  10. “Elves” Thomas Oldani Aries (2010) Buy on Beatport (exclusive!)
  11. “Auld Lang Syne” Viva Girls A Viva Girls Christmas (2010) More On This Album | Download Free Mp3

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Anji Bee Single “Happy Holidays” Out Now

“Happy Holidays” is the first all-original holiday song released by Lovespirals vocalist/lyricist, Anji Bee, who’s perhaps best-known as the hostess/producer of weekly electronica music show, The Chillcast. 

Working with Lovespirals partner, Ryan Lum, Bee has crafted a deceptively bittersweet pop nugget filled with heartugging violins, funky bass and wah guitar, and a relaxed house beat — with just a hint of cool wintry nights wafting through. Bee’s warm, enveloping vocals pleasantly recall Tracey Thorn (of Everything But The Girl) and Karen Carpenter with her laid back yet passionate delivery and personal holiday message. 

Sometimes in the midst of the holiday hub bub of parties and pretty blinking lights one finds themselves reminiscing of the past and wanting to reconnect to a long lost loved one… just to say “Happy Holidays!”