Music Archives

Making a difference for human beings long before spoken and written language, music continues to be at the front lines of the battle for digital freedom and the real new economy. We are listening for voices, rhythms, and actions that value musicians for the leaders they are in our communities and our economy.

May 4, 2008

New Remix - Drastic Independence

On my Premixed album last year, I had included a remix version of my song "More than 2 Sides" by fourstones that was pretty good, but I actually think that this new version, titled "Drastic Independence" (free mp3) by CCmixter artist radiotimes, is actually better.

Radiotimes' description: "This is another worthy wordy offering featuring the great vox and words of Colin Mutchler. Kept the arrangement to a minimum to emphasise the words just added some harmony and a bit of Duane Eddyish guitar to break it up a bit"

It reminds me about the value of sharing via the internet. If when you think a piece of culture or expression has run it's course, someone picks it up and makes something even better with it. Thanks radiotimes!

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February 16, 2008

Freddie Stevensen in the Black Cab Sessions

The other night I went to a Valentine's Day session in North London organized by the guys at eARmusic mostly to see my American friend Eli Salzman. I was happily surprised by the quality of the music, including the nervous but super innovative guitar player Jake Morley (redefining acoustic guitar performance) and the confident quirky Freddie Stevensen who's got a lot of talent and seems to be on the rise.

After listening to Freddie's recordings on his MySpace page I'd say he's a bit better live, with great rhythm and presence. Check out the video below which I guess is part of a larger series of Black Cab Sessions live from taxi's in London.

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December 15, 2007

One Day by Petra Jean Phillipson

Mostly just testing out the Last.fm widget. This is a track that my new housemate Nikki loves. She's singing along to it now in our kitchen in East London.

Petra Jean Phillipson – One Day

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October 6, 2007

Free Will Travel - global music collaboration

A year ago I connected with Martin via the web, and never followed in the busyness that has become my life since joining the digital marketing world. 

But he has continued on his global musical journey, which you should definitely check out.  I just listened to this wonderful recording of acoustic guitar on a porch in Bamako, Mali.  Hopefully I'll be able to add some voice to it sometime over the next few months. 

Keep up the good work Martin...


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May 11, 2007

From India Shining to the Indian Latte : Why I love the Internet

Last weekend I ended up being late for an afternoon barbeque because I was finishing up a vocal recording of a piece I had written with the help of a friend Rakesh (and inspiration from a song by Bob Marley and an Indian political slogan) while in Mumbai and Bangalore last April. For more background, check out the youtube presentation.

Then I uploaded it to CCmixter. Didn't think about it much as I was overwhelmed with my second week of work in my new London home.

And now, exhausted at 8:45 on a Friday night at the office finishing up some things for the week, I get an email notifying me that someone named "illusivemind" has uploaded a track that mixes my acappella "India Shining" and his track called "Cafe Latte."

Take a listen to "Indian Latte," and you can appreciate the wonder and beauty of CCmixter, Creative Commons, and the Internet in general. Have a good weekend.

Update: Two more "India Shining" remixes by Pitx and fourstones.

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