Homelands

 

There are many beautiful songs in the world and this is always a subjective choice for everyone of course, so on this beautiful Sunday afternoon in the city as spring is starting to show a sign and, I feel this is one the  most beautiful songs, Nitin Sawhney's "Homeland". It was released in 1999 on his album Beyond Skin, the album focused on the theme of nuclear weapons, religion and identity.  Nitin is a British Indian musician, producer and composer. His work is known to blend Asian and other worldwide influences with elements of jazz and electronica exploring the themes of multiculturalism, politics and spirituality.  He has done some amazing work with the London Symphony Orchestra, has worked on numerous film scores and collaborated with the likes of Sting, Nustrat Fateh Ali Khan, Jeff Beck, Julian Lloyd Webber and Paul McCartney.  The Joe Claussel remix of "Homelands" was the first time I've heard this stunning song during the Body&Soul parties.  It's an understatement to say I was mesmerized on the dance floor.  The original is much more meditative and epitomizes this musical genius work.  Enjoy!

Homeland (Joe Claussell Remix)  - Nitin Sawhney

Homeland - Nitin Sawhney

Erase You Revised

 Here is a mix that I "revised" from the vaults called "Erase You".  Upon listening, I decided to change the order of the songs and came up with a new revised version.  This mix contains various  acapella's which are sprinkled here and there for added interest.  Overall the feel of this mix is eclectic with some touches of world music from the other worldly voice of Ustad Nustrat Fateh Ali Khan doing some  Sufi Qawwalis layered over the genius of Lindstrom and Prins Thomas with some campy calypso styling.  Then the mix takes a turn to some deep jungle house, disco and post punk.  I hope you enjoy this renewed listening as much as I do. Enjoy

Erase You (Revised) - Dj Glamjack

Track List

   1.    Lindstrom,  Prins Thomas, Mamie Van Doren &  Ustad Nustrat Fateh Ali Khan - Number Fire En (Glamjack's Go   

          Calypso Qawwli Treatment)

   2.    Afrikali - Out of The Jungle (Dancing Flute)

   3.    Saint Tropez - Fill My Life With Love

   4.    Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Fury

   5.    Raze - Jack The Groove

   6.    Africanism - Call It Jungle Jazz ( Glamjack Paradise Garage Treatment)

   7.    Virgo Four - Take Me Higher

   8.    Erase You-   ESG