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PKS
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Posted : Apr 21, 2004 13:56
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I'm really looking forward to this one. New album by Seb Taylor out on Interchill Records. Copy and paste from Interchill.com:
"Walking Through", KAYA PROJECT's debut CD, is a downtempo fusion of cutting-edge beats, organic electronica and diverse sounds and vocals from Hawaii, India, the Middle East and Europe.
KAYA PROJECT is the latest musical incarnation from Seb Taylor, who has released as SHAKTA, DIGITALIS and is also a co-founder of ANGEL TEARS.
Self-taught on the guitar, flute and cello, at age 16 Seb heard the album " Songs From the Victorious City" , a collaboration between ANNE DUDLEY and JAZ COLEMAN (KILLING JOKE), and became fascinated with the fusion of Middle Eastern music and Western production. Since his first electronic music release in 1995, Seb has recorded under many different names in many different styles. In 1997 he signed his first record deal with Big Life/Dragonfly Records and the success of his recordings with the groups SHAKTA and DIGITALIS led to Seb performing around the world on a regularbasis, which gave him the opportunity to absorb different musical cultures.
In Israel he met Momi Ochion, and together they formed ANGEL TEARS, recording a variety of musicians from the Middle East and melding these sounds into their own unique electronica. These tracks subsequently ended up on many well-regarded compilation CDs-including CLAUDE CHALLE's "Buddha Bar" series-and were heard in a number of hit TV shows, such as HBO's Sex and the City .
While on tour in Mexico , Seb met Irina Mikhailova singing with MEDICINE DRUM, and on a subsequent trip to London Irina recorded vocals at Seb's studio. The resulting track, "Labess," sung in Moroccan Arabic, became the first KAYA PROJECT song. Seb later returned the favour by remixing one of Irina's tracks Nightflower which we are grateful to include on Walking Through.
Seb has collaborated on new Kaya Project material with Johnny Kalsi (AFRO-CELTS/DHOL FOUNDATION) and has also recently finished remixing eight tracks for the BLACK ONYX, with orchestral pieces written by JAZ COLEMAN and played by the London Symphony Orchestra, a dream come true.
Seb and his twin soul Natasha who is an accomplished dj, are currently in Rajastan, travelling around the world recording musicians for new Kaya project material.
KAYA PROJECT tracks have been on the following compilations:
"Stone turns Black" on " 13th Moon" (Interchill, Canada)
"Twin Soul" on " Arabian Travels 2" (Six Degrees Records, U.S.)
"Walking Through" on " World Peace" (Stoned Asia Music , U.K.)
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CTRCD01 QUALITY RELAXATION
CTRCD02 RELAXED JOURNEYS
CTRCD03 EAR PLEASURE
CTRCD04 WOMBATMUSIC - Shameful Silence
CTRCD05 POLYPLOID - Grow Your Own
CTRCD06 IAN ION - Gringo Locomotion
CTRCD07 SUNKINGS - Before We Die |
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Justin Chaos
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Posted : Apr 21, 2004 19:16
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I have already a copy of this release.
Itüs in the line of world music,quite worm,instrumental.....organic so to speak.
Great production and very nice melodys,basslines,singing voices.
Not very psychedelic,but thatüs not a problem for me at all.
Highly recommended. 
   
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humph
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Posted : Apr 22, 2004 18:51
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very good ! |
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Posted : Apr 22, 2004 21:13
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I can always count upon Interchill and LSD to deliver superb chillout with no exceptions.
So hats off to them, or else I might have to listen to that doof,doof,doof,doof nonsense. |
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Posted : Apr 22, 2004 22:53
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Yes, Interchill is one of the best chill labels, always good quality.
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bluespectralmonkey
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Posted : Apr 29, 2004 17:41
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blisssss~!
i was completely floored by this one.
ive been playing it over and over.
no its not psychedelic in the normal sense... ie no virus sounds or thumping...
but the depth and quality is amazing.
great mastering, great detail, great!
i wish i could write more but im on my way to california, i hope i get a chance to play this for people on my journey.
thanks andrew for the advance... it will get much use.
anyone who likes jairamiji, freeworm, adham shaikh or that sort of organic downbeat... DO NOT MISS this.
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Alex Candy
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Posted : May 2, 2004 15:32
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Very good release from Interchill !!
I agree -not so psychedelic but more into ethnic-tribal
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Alex Candy
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Posted : May 3, 2004 14:12
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at times also reminds me a lot of Angel Tears, which seems natural since Seb was also involved in this project |
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Posted : May 5, 2004 08:06
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Just got it , i will play a track from that album at all my gigs this summer for sure .. i don't know which one though because they're all good  sonic nectar  |
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DeathPosture
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Posted : May 7, 2004 03:06
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My full review can be found in the same thread as DeathPostures. |
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maer
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Posted : May 9, 2004 23:16
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Kaya Project – Walking Through
Interchill Records 2004
Review by Maer
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Kaya Project’s debut album, Walking Through proves that there are vast areas left to explore in the ethno-electronic genre. Though once thought everything there was to offer in the field had been heard, Kaya Project has forged a wonderful album with purely original sounds and concepts. Clearly not content to update old sounds with new recording and sampling techniques, Seb Taylor has recorded these tracks with an ear for ensemble. To the album’s credit, not even trained ears seem to be able to tell whether the album was composed relying entirely on the machinery of a computer, or the variety and dynamic tension of a full ensemble band in a studio. Pieces like Olelo, Only the Brave, and Rise Above really give the impression of a full band in a studio. These songs are composed in a way that comes from a musical perspective rather than a technical perspective. The difference is composition, in the former case, and mere sample-layering in the latter. Quite a large sum of music is built on solitary esoteric themes repeated then slowly modified, whereas Walking Through begins with a combination of deeper moods then makes the music really move, taking the listener along with it.
The entire album employs a strong rhythm section – marrying the bass to the driving beats. Many tracks have beautiful melodic performances on guitar, piano, and strings, including Resolve, Slide, and the title track Walking Through. Intricate polyrhythms in the middle and higher registers compliment the delicate but powerful use of male & female vocals and accomplish a full and rich overall sound.
This album is properly suited to move dance floors just as much as it is ready to accompany any task: relaxing on a beach, driving cross country, or figuring ones’ taxes. As for the larger state of organic & ethnic electronic music, rather than closing the book on the genre, Walking Through has cracked it wide open for future exploration and innovation.
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bluespectralmonkey
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Posted : May 18, 2004 17:53
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Kaya Project
Walking Through
Interchill Records 2004
first i must comment on the cover. a handmade organic fibrous fabric with two souls walking through a mystical ring, thier inner cores shine with metallic resonance, they are joined together on thier journey. the inside photos show images of far off lands, hinting at the mystical journey you are about to embark upon. nice.
1. walking through - a warm and mysterious opening, strings and woodwinds, raised up by a piano and more long strings. the percussions flow into the song like a breeze, the acoustic guitar enters, and the beat gets just plain fat. the bassline grooves and the vocals come in, all forces joining to create a bliss anthem that sends this album straight up and up into the multicolored sunrise of a new dawn.
2. slide - more warmth and depth here, the big cymbal washes feel like rain splashing on my ears. some classy delay over a dubby break that forms the backbone. a xylophone-ish melody and a whispery voice loop make for a comfortably lazy groove. reminds me of older kruder and dorfmeister. the guitar comes in with a slide edge, adding another layer on top of the foundation.
3. labess - now we enter the more ethnic style movement that forms a large portion of the middle of this album. a flute and breathy sound combine to warm the space. the standup bassline just rules. the gorgeous female vocals sing volumes without words. tells a tale of long lost loves and the wonders of life. the strings and flute combine to give a very 3-d effect. very striking tune, lots of space resonating in the background.
4. olelo - great drum variety, neat metallic sounds far in the back, a male voice arrives to sing as the rhythm section does its thing quite effectively. after a bit, the voice gets a chorus, and some effects. a slow dance tune sure to fit in any lounge. a story is being told, secrets being revealed... the xylophoney sound comes back. this has an african feel. seems the whole world is being travelled.
5. twin soul - this was one of the gems on "arabian travels 2" on six degrees. hearing it in this context makes it that much more magical. its dubby, its ethnic, its thick! and oh my goodness, that voice! what language is that!?! she is most certainly sending chills up and down my spine. brings a tear to my eye... makes me slow down and breathe to soak it in. makes me want to jump up and down! bellydancers love this. the guitar provides a strong direction. the flute comes in with a flutter and the delay is used just right, makes for a very impressive tune, sure to last for a lifetime, the depth of intention is staggering.
6. Nightflower (kaya rmx) - the voice of irina mikhailova is now heard in many places, it comes like a poem, glowing and flowing. the flute and drumming create swinging hips and deep thoughts. classic arabian string flourishes make a striking theme. and her voice, spiralling away into the night, and the effects are again, just right. we are left with the sounds of myriad insects.
7. kanzaman breaks - street sounds and voice phase from left to right, a vivid sound picture. a great combination of breaks and ethnic instrumentation (i wish i knew the names of all the instruments)... an acidy synth line grooves with the bass. a male voice emerges with a mission, its well effected, and tells an epic tale. again the strings and flute combination groove along with much class.
8. tribal shift - another top track, female vocal heats up the heartspace, the drumming comes in heavy and laid back at the same time. definitely comes across as a tribal ritual, put thru a funk filter. it reaches a crescendo, the guitar comes in to bring melody and prove the mastery unfolding.
9. stone turns black - has the feeling of a casbah in my imagination, the many instruments are being played as the veil is lifted briefly, the dancers tease. whispers tell secrets of mystery and fantasy. nice use of effects makes the end fly away into the breeze.
10. only the brave - big strings and a watery guitar, a more pensive piece, slower and more dreamy. great chimes! they give me tingles. again, we are blessed with a wonderful mix of instrumentation, vocals and effects, giving a deep sound story, a very emotive track.
11. resolve - acidy goo slides around in the back ground as the guitar is given the front of stage, the rest of the band chills, satisfyingly offering melodic support. a short interlude, it allows a bit of rest.
12. rise above - a whispery, slow exit, yet opening further into warmth. the guitar is played gently with heart and soul. we are sent off into blissful relaxation as the album comes to a close, leaving us with memories and a warm glow. and feeling a bit speechless perhaps!
overall, a wonderful disc. truly a blessing, healing my ears. providing us all with lots to think about, or an escape from thinking too much. the future blends with the past. masterful production and flawless detail. thanks.
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shahar
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Kaya Project- Walking Through (Interchill, May 2004)
1. Walking Through 6:12
2. Slide 6:06
3. Labess 6:08
4. Olelo 4:54
5. Twin Soul 6:36
6. Irina Mikhailova & B Smiley- Nightflower (Kaya Project remix) 6:18
7. Kanzaman Breaks 6:58
8. Tribal Shift 6:15
9. Stone Turns Black 5:40 100bpm 5:33
10. Only the Brave 6:24
11. Resolve 2:25
12. Rise Above 5:20
Seb Taylor, known as Shakta/Digitalis and other trancey disguises, as well as being one of the moving forces behind the successful Angel Tears project, is here with his own chill project- Kaya Project. This is very much like Angel Tears with a bit more spice.
Walking Through open things up with the beat and rhythms and overall oriental middle-eastern feel that is present all through the album. Slide next is an amazing fusion of that feel with bluesy slide guitar- a great tune, and a favorite in my sets for quite a while. Labess features the heavenly voice of Irina Michailova (and not for the last time). Something is missing in this track, for some reason it doesn't sound authentic or real enough. Olelo (T4) takes a little turn with great chanting vocals (sounding Maori or from some other pacific realm), grabbing darbuka work and beautiful percussion, all creating some mellow yet optimistic mood. Beautiful.
Twin Soul (T5) is another beauty with great vocals and beautiful flutes, and as everywhere on this release- great darbukas and percussion. In the same mood we get Irina again in the remix to Nightflower, which gets in a bit of a psychedelic and mysterious feel accompanied by beautiful guitars and Arab violins. It also takes the tempo up a bit, and that goes on with Kanzaman Breaks (T7), a real great darbuka dance piece! Kanzaman means "once upon a time" in Arabic, and you can easily imagine yourself here wearing long galabias and dancing in the desert around a fire sometime in the past. The dancing atmosphere continues with Tribal Shift- a more deep and tribal piece with pagan chanting and trancey atmosphere. Stone Turns Black continues the tribal feel but in a more relaxed atmosphere with more Arabic feel in it. Only the Brave (T10) feature beautiful guitar play by Seb that really makes this track beautiful. Resolve is a short interlude of beautiful strings play that leads to Rise Above that ends the CD with very relaxed atmosphere and more soothing guitar riffs.
Bottom line: a beautiful meltdown of middle-eastern and oriental sounds and electronica, with a lot of vocals and instruments. The outcome is very musical, very organic and very nice relaxing listening material. Nothing ground/mind breaking- just very good music. Favorites: 2(!!), 4, 5(!!), 6, 7(!), 8, 11, 12(!).
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Posted : May 29, 2004 17:41
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It's been a bit late getting to England I got my copy this morning it's all very good stuff my favorite track is "Tribal Shift" |
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