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Anji Bee Guests Properly Chilled

Lovespirals vocalist, Anji Bee, guest hosted a one hour set on the radio show, Properly Chilled, last weekend. The show airs on 101.5 FM WXGR in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, every Saturday from 6-8 pm, and streams live worldwide via http://www.wxgrfm.org. Luckily for you, it is also released as a podcast the following week. You can Check out Properly Chilled Podcast #44 (B): Guest Anji Bee on Mixcloud or check out the full show and view the complete shownotes for Properly Chilled #44 with Guest DJ Anji Bee on Properly Chilled.com.

Included in Anji’s set is Lovespirals’ brand new track, “Try To Forget,” as well as her solo song, “Put Some Music On” (produced by Ryan Lum, of Lovespirals, btw…), along with several other cuts from her new 5 Years of Chillin’ compilation. In addition, she featured several recent Lovespirals remixes, including the winner of the “Feel So Good” remix competition held by Sony Acid Planet earlier this year. Also in the mix are 2 brand new Anji Bee collaborations; one with The Grooveblaster, and the other with Karmacoda and Beth Hirsch, as well as her recent collaboration with 7 Day Visa.

Properly Chilled was founded in January 2005. Dedicated to downtempo music and culture, their approach is a widely inclusive one, bringing together the sounds of nu jazz, broken beat, world fusion, dub, trip hop, deep house, jazzy hip hop, ambient electronic, idm, glitch, reggae, acid jazz, afrobeat, cosmic disco, dubstep and pretty much any other laid back child of electronic music.

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

Chillcast #261: Grooveblaster Contest

The 5th anniversary celebration continues with another great contest this week. My friend and collaborator, The Grooveblaster, just released a brand new album this week, and is giving away digital downloads to 5 lucky Chillcast listeners! I’m also announcing the winner of the big Balligomingo contest today. On top of all that excitement, I’ve got lots of great new music to share with you, including a number of free downloads, plus an oldie-but-goodie from my friends, Karmacoda, who I’ll be visiting next week in San Francisco. Good times!

Playlist:

  1. “Timeless” Night Cruzer Soul & Love Lounge (2011) Buy on iTunes
  2. “Mars” Natalie Walker Spark (2011) Download Free Mp3
  3. “Stretch Out And Relax (feat. Jana Tarasenko)” The Grooveblaster Out Of The Past (2011) Buy on iTunes
  4. “You’ll Never Give Up” Triangle Sun Iris (2011) Buy on iTunes
  5. “Halo (feat. Lena Belgart)” Motif Music For Cocktails – Nu Disco Apres Ski (2011) Download Free Mp3
  6. “Warriors (Klangstein Mix)” Vargo feat. Dan Millman Calm Ibiza (2011) Buy on iTunes
  7. “Spinning (Sheever Chillout Mix)” Balligomingo Remix Vol.1 (2011) Buy on iTunes
  8. “Spectre (Sinukus‘ Below Zero Friendly Remix)” Karmacoda Lux Life (2008) Buy on iTunes
  9. “Room In Your Heart (Wolf + Lamb & Slow Hands Mix)” Will Saul & Tam Cooper Simple 50th (2011) Buy on iTunes
  10. “So Beautiful” Tracing Arcs Mental Notes (2010) Download Free Album
  11. “Victoria Lucas” Moby Be The One EP (2011) Download Free EP
  12. “Wings Of Faith” Samantha James Wings Of Faith (2011) Buy on iTunes

The Grooveblaster Digital Download Contest:

Enter for your chance to win 1 of 5 digital downloads of The Grooveblaster’s brand new album, Out Of The Past, via Bandcamp. The 13 track album features guest vocals by Yasi Baby! of Pacha Massive, Berlin chanteuse, Jana Tarasenko, and Anji Bee of Lovespirals, as well as a host of groove inducing instrumentals. Please send an email to grooveblaster@thegrooveblaster.com with your name and mailing address by May 6th – extended to MAY 13TH!!!  Good luck!

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Chillcast #260: Karmacoda Contest

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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Chillcast #259: 5 Years of Chillin Contest

This week I’m wrapping up our big month of celebrations with a bang. We’ll hear more from the 5 Years of Chillin’ 5th anniversary compilation, as well as some related tracks, and other new singles. Plus I am running a contest to give away 5 autographed copies of the very limited run CD of 5 Years of Chillin’! Of course, you can download the comp absolutely FREE. Listen on for all the details in this chilled mix that’s chock full of both brand new and classic tunes.

Playlist:

  1. “Keep On Moving” Under 5 Years of Chillin’ (2011) Download Free on Bandcamp
  2. “Raindrops (Soul Whirling Mix)” Mr. Meeble 5 Years of Chillin’ (2011) Download Free on Bandcamp
  3. Mountain (Classical Mix) Steve Kilbey and Martin Kennedy White Magic (+ bonus tracks) (2011) Download Free on Bandcamp
  4. “The Bomb (ft. Steve Kilbey)” All India Radio The Silent Surf (2010) Download Free on Bandcamp
  5. “Mi Secreto” MoShang 5 Years of Chillin’ (2011) Download Free on Bandcamp
  6. “Travel The World” 7 Day Visa 5 Years of Chillin’ (2011) Download Free on Bandcamp
  7. “You Seem So Far Away” straY Here To Stray (2010) Download Free on Bandcamp
  8. “Change” Psaul Change (2011) Buy oniTunes
  9. “Back To Soul” Triangle Sun Iris (2011) Buy on iTunes
  10. “In the Sunshine (Apres Beach Remix)” Sunburn In Cyprus In The Sunshine (2010) Buy on iTunes
  11. “Over You (Hush Remix)” Balligomingo Remix Vol.1 (2011) Buy on iTunes
  12. “Destiny” Chill Factor-5 5 Years of Chillin’ (2011) Download Free on Bandcamp
  13. “Motherless Child” Karmacoda VS Lovespirals 5 Years of Chillin’ (2011) Download Free on Bandcamp

Enter the 5 Years of Chillin’ Autographed CD Contest:

Enter to win 1 of 5 personally autographed limited edition eco-wallet CDs of 5 Years of Chillin‘, compiled by Anji Bee to celebrate the 5th anniversary of The Chillcast. This various artist compilation includes brand new previously unreleased songs by Lovespirals, MoShang, 7 Day Visa, Chill Factor-5 and Anji Bee, plus hard to find tracks by The Grooveblaster, Adam Fielding, and Mr. Meeble, and is rounded out by some of Anji’s favorite tunes by Ernesto & Markus Z, Under, Sunburn in Cyprus, and Kilbey-Kennedy. To enter just send an email including your name and mailing address to contest@anjibee.com by APRIL 22nd, 2011. Good luck!

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Chillin’ with Lovespirals #79

After a 2 month hiatus, Ryan and Anji are back with a new episode detailing all the latest and greatest Lovespirals news. The duo chat about their rejuvenating Catalina Island camping trip and the sunset video for “Insignificant” that resulted from their getaway, getting excited about the Lakers’ new season starting, working on music for the upcoming debut Anji Bee album, Ryan’s discovery of the Airwindows audio plug-ins, musical collaborations with Karmacoda (and Beth Hirsch), a Sony Acid Planet remix contest, and more. Check out Anji Bee’s Catalina camping trip blog to view videos and photos from our trip. Read more about the Lomography Diana F+ Camera that the band brought camping. See our post about the sunset video set to “Insignificant” for more details on that. Read Anji Bee’s full questionaire for NPR’s Hey Ladies: Being a Woman Musician Today and see her quote in the NPR piece, Pop Star Pomp, Real World Circumstance. The show closes out with a clip of the brand new recording of “Perfect Boy”.

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Chillcast #225: Celebrate Love

This week’s episode is a true celebration of L-O-V-E! Please join me in congratulating Heather Pierce of Karmacoda on her 5th anniversary with this very special edition of The Chillcast that’s chock full of love. Lots of new tracks – including another remix from my latest EP — appropriately titled “Love”. I’ve also included a great oldie-but-goodie remix featuring Miss Heather, herself.

Playlist:

  1. “Love (Chill Factor-5 Remix)” Lovespirals Love EP (2010) Buy on iTunes | Download Free Mp3
  2. “Summer Of Our Love” Triangle Sun Diamonds & Pearls Lounge Vol. 4 (2010) Buy on iTunes
  3. “This Is Love” The Charlie North Michael e Project Secrets Like These (2010) Buy on iTunes
  4. “Feel The Love (feat. Darcy)” Burton L. Organica Lounge (2010) Buy on iTunes
  5. “Tender Love (feat. Shanice Williams)” Christophe DeVilla Jazz and Soulful (2010) Buy on iTunes
  6. “In Luv In A Luv Song (Veda Vocal)” Jaidene Veda Pisces Pendulum (2010) Buy on Bandcamp
  7. “Loving You (ft. Rowan)” Andy Compton Khofelo (2010) Buy on iTunes
  8. “Love At First Sight (Jose Carretas Mix)” Lem ft. Lea Lorien Quiver EP (2009) Buy on Traxsource
  9. “Your Love (Whatwithall Remix by DJ Amber & Russ Arteaga)” Karmacoda Altered Evidence (2004) Buy on iTunes
  10. “I Feel Love (Original Mix)” TGFA I Feel Love (2010) Buy on iTunes

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Chillin’ with Lovespirals #78

Ryan and Anji take a minute out of their busy schedule (well, 30 mins. actually) to fill you in on all the latest band news, including Lovespirals’ appearance at the Harlot Happy Hour with Karmacoda and Divasonic next Friday, Ryan using the iPad DJ app, Sonosaurus Rex, Anji recording vocals for 2 versions of the same song; one with Ryan and one with The Grooveblaster, releasing the Love EP (featuring remixes by Soul Whirling Somewhere, 7Day Visa, Chill Factor-5, Falling You, Divasonic, and Xurba), being featured on the CDBaby Music Discovery Podcast, Anji playing WeRule on the iPad with a Lovespirals fan, seeing Robert Rich perform in Pomona (and visiting him next weekend!), bumping into Autumn Reeser and finding out she loves Future Past, plus a long clip of “Love (Xurba Remix)” from Lovespirals’ brand new Love EP. BTW, it turns out the last time Lovespirals did DJ sets was December 2004 for Relax @ Kitsch Bar in Costa Mesa. You can check out a list of Ryan’s DJ sets on this list of Love Spirals Downwards performances.

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Robert Rich performing at DA Gallery on June 19, 2010. Filmed by Anji Bee.

Anji with Karmacoda at Harlot

Lovespirals will return to San Fran for what is sure to be another great night at Harlot on July 9th. Once again, Anji will join Karmacoda for their amazing rendition of “Motherless Child” from Lovespirals’ 2007 Motherless Child EP, as well as backing vocals on one or two of the band’s original songs. Ryan will be doing iPad DJ sets throughout the night, including a special “Anji Bee” set between live performances by Divasonic and Karmacoda to debut songs from her upcoming new album. He’s sure to include a track or two from Lovespirals’ brand new  Love EP, which includes a remix by Divasonic. Thanks to Sean Yamamoto for the pic of Karmacoda with Lovespirals from the last Harlot show.

July 9th, 2010
7 pm to 10 pm No Cover, 21+
Harlot
46 Minna Street
San Francisco, CA 94118
415.777.1077
www.harlotsf.com

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Chillin’ with Lovespirals #77

Anji and Ryan are back after a 2 month hiatus with lots of news and stories. Lovespirals updated their recording studio ever so slightly with a 2nd vintage PCM 70 reverb unit and two new audio sampler packs which the duo have been using in their work on an upcoming Anji Bee “solo” album. The band go into a lot of detail as to the whys and whats of that project, and share a clip of their new version of “Love Me Leave Me” at the show’s close. The duo also talk about several recent Anji Bee musical collaborations, the new Love EP due out soon, adding more music to Lovespirals’ bandcamp store, taking part in the upcoming Karmacoda gig at Harlot on July 9th, and meeting Autumn Reeser at this month’s Thrilling Adventure Hour at Largo.

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Anji dressed up for the Thrilling Adventure Hour show

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Ryan dressed up for the Thrilling Adventure Hour show