San Francisco Sessions is arguably Mark Farina's seminal contribution to the house music community. The disc opens with soothing beach sounds and heavily effected vocals that set the tone for a warm blend of tracks that are both inspired and inspirational. The mix begins to hit stride around track four ( "Things We Used To Do") with its chopped up vocals, stabbing horns, and a breakdown that would destroy any dance floor. As the mix continues Farina layers his signature Mood II Swing a capellas over a number of tracks providing an excellent sense of tension and release. The remainder of the mix moves deftly between instrumental tracks ("Spellbound"), deep and minimal tracks ("Somethin' Else"), and outright funky tracks ("Seriousfunkill"). Mark has certainly thrown down the gauntlet for future contributors to the San Francisco Sessions series, as this disc has both captured, and helped shape, the sound of West Coast house. --Anish Acharya
San Francisco Sessions,Mark Farina,Om Records,Club/Dance,Dance Music,Funky Breaks,House,Pop,Popular Music,Trip-Hop
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San Francisco Sessions
Mark Farina Manufacturer: Om Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00000K1MU Release Date: 1999-09-21 |
Tracks:
- Got The Bug - Bougie Soliterre
- Happiness - Rob Mello
- I Wanna See You Come Down - DJ Rork
- Things We Used To Do - MNZS
- Black Keys - Ricky Bradshaw
- Spring Fling - Rick Preston
- Jammin' - Stacy Kidd
- Spellbound - Rae & Christian
- Sunny Cove - Miguel
- Somethin' Else - 2nd Shift
- Seriousfunkilla - Busta Funk
- Jai's Groove - Sirus
- Bushes - Markus Nikolai
- Nublado - Jerome Van Rossum
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San Francisco Sessions is arguably Mark Farina's seminal contribution to the house music community. The disc opens with soothing beach sounds and heavily effected vocals that set the tone for a warm blend of tracks that are both inspired and inspirational. The mix begins to hit stride around track four ( "Things We Used To Do") with its chopped up vocals, stabbing horns, and a breakdown that would destroy any dance floor. As the mix continues Farina layers his signature Mood II Swing a capellas over a number of tracks providing an excellent sense of tension and release. The remainder of the mix moves deftly between instrumental tracks ("Spellbound"), deep and minimal tracks ("Somethin' Else"), and outright funky tracks ("Seriousfunkill"). Mark has certainly thrown down the gauntlet for future contributors to the San Francisco Sessions series, as this disc has both captured, and helped shape, the sound of West Coast house. --Anish AcharyaCustomer Reviews:
Mediocre-at best.......2007-07-29
Don't get this album unless you're a collector
great set.......2006-08-05
BETTER THAN EXPECTED...........2005-10-21
In This House.......2004-05-27
Keeps Spinning- Update- Trying to pick one?.......2004-05-22
Update: April 6, 2007- I currently own 6 different Mark Farina CDs. Out of my entire collection of 200+CDs all 6 are in the top 15. However, if you are "new" to Mark Farina and looking to just buy one CD (for right now) pick this one. It embodies the essence of Mark Farina and is a classic on the same level as Zero 7 Simple Things, Thievery Corporation Versions and St.Germain Tourist.
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San Francisco Sessions, Vol. 2
John Howard Manufacturer: Om Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00004SGV8 Release Date: 2000-04-18 |
Tracks:
- Heart Of Africa - Marvin Solveig
- Play On - The Deal
- Still Loving You - Midnight City Soul Affair
- Sexy Disco - Bjorn Torske
- Latiname - Kad Achouti/London Latin Syndicate
- Latiname - Kad Achouti/London Latin Syndicate
- Autobreakdown - Freeloader
- This Is The Way - Dan Jones
- You Are The Future - Children Of Planet Earth
- Totally - Shaboom
- Valkommen Till Famtiden - Eternal Boyman
- Moondrops - Plastic Avengers
- Cups - Underworld
- Don't You Cry - Gabriel Rene
- Everything Is Changing - Groove Collective
Customer Reviews:
Good CD overall............2002-03-02
Best in Deep House.......2001-10-26
Highest Quality House Music.......2001-09-24
house.......2001-02-21
House at it's best!.......2000-06-23
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Harbison: Oboe Concerto, Symphony No2; Sessions: Symphony No2
Manufacturer: London/Decca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00000423N Release Date: 1994-04-12 |
Tracks:
- Ob Con: I. Aria
- Ob Con: II. Passacaglia
- Ob Con: III. Fant
- Sym No.2: I. Dawn Luminoso
- Sym No.2: II. Daylight Con brio, non pesante
- Sym No.2: III. Dusk Poco largo, lambente
- Sym No.2: IV. Darkness Inesorabile
- Sym No.2: I. Molto agitato
- Sym No.2: II. Allegretto capriccioso
- Sym No.2: III. Adagio, tranquillo ed espressivo
- Sym No.2: IV. Allegramente
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John Harbison (b. 1938) and Roger Sessions (1896-1985) are two of America's least-appreciated composers. Their strengths come from their mixture of Modernistic effects with a solid Romantic lyicism at their base. Both Harbison's Oboe Concerto and Symphony 2 show this. Intellectually, the Symphony is more appealing; it appears more richly textured and robust than the Concerto, which is a more formal construct. Sessions's Symphony 2 has a kind of cosmopolitan busyness to it, akin to much of Leonard Bernstein's work, minus the distinct themes and melodies. Fans of the American symphony will enjoy this collection. --Paul CookCustomer Reviews:
Great Session.......2006-02-03
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San Francisco Sessions: Soundtrack to the Soul
Kaskade Manufacturer: Om Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0000D8L3L Release Date: 2003-11-10 |
Tracks:
- Soundtrack To The Soul - Kaskade
- Keep Hoping (Andy Caldwell Remix) - The Beard
- Make My Heart - Latrice Barnett
- I Need Your Love (Crump Daddy Club Mix) - Harrison Crump
- In This Life - Kaskade
- True - Kaskade
- Gonna Get By Pt. 2 - Groove Junkies
- Funky Music (PB Dub) - Pound Boys
- Love & Music (Kaskade Remix) - Rithma
- It's You, It's Me (More Vox Mix) - Kaskade
- The Light (Jamie Lewis Dub Mix) - Michelle Weeks
- More For The Living - Members Only
- After The Party (Dub Mix) - Audiowhores
- Empty Streets - Late Night Alumni
Album Details
Straight off Release of his Critically Acclaimed Debut Album 'it's You, It's Me', Kaskade Returns to Revive Om's San Francisco Sessions Series, Previously Halted Into the Limelight on Volumes 1, Two and Three with Mixes by Mark Farina, John Howard and DJ Garth. Kaskade Lives Up to the Legend, Including Manynew Original Tunes as Well as Hard to Find Gems from Groove Junkies, Pound Boys, Michelle Weeks, Late Night Alumni and More. It's a Joy to Hear How San Francisco Became the West Coast House Phenomenon!Customer Reviews:
I love it one and love it again.......2006-05-22
Good Deep House. Let's Dance Baby !.......2005-07-08
Excellent mixing combined with a great selection of tracks make this CD well worth it's price. It is soulful, jazzy, funky deep house. Smooth, but not chillout. Groovy, but not hardcore dance music. If you like Miguel Migs, Mark Farina, or anything from the Naked Music label, you will enjoy this CD.
I enjoyed more the first part of the CD. Therefore, the 4-star rating. However, there are a few excellent tracks on the second part as well, so it is not all downhill from there by any means. Not at all. Just a couple of weak spots that do not ruin the mix.
For lovers of deep house.......2004-07-20
Kaskade excels as both a producer and a DJ, which shows in this CD, which features many of his own songs, all of which are solid tracks. Add to this his ability to seamlessly blend each track into the next, and you have a very polished mix that will probably see heavy rotation in your CD player if you like the sound of Naked Music from a few years ago (Nude Tempo One, Nude Dimensions 1 & 2). The way Love & Music blends into It's You, It's Me is superb, and the dreamy melt of After The Party into Empty Streets is simply the perfect way to end this mix.
I enjoyed this CD the whole way through, with Gonna Get By feeling like the only track that overstayed its welcome, but not to the point of ruining the mix for me. More For The Living was the only song that seemed out of place, which struck me more than usual since it came near the end of the mix and had such a different sound from the songs that bookend it.
I like the choice of using the Jamie Lewis Dub of The Light instead of the version that's been used on countless other mixes. I enjoy the house diva sound, but not when it overpowers the music, and this version strikes a nice balance between the two.
I must say that the moment that really defines this mix is the final track, Empty Streets, which is one of the dreamiest songs I've heard in a long time, with luscious vocals and beautifully subtle production. Oftentimes, DJ mixes will end abruptly or sound like they ran out of ideas and just decided to let the last record play to its completion, but this track shows a definite competence in the proper way to end a mix. It leaves a lasting impression and prompts you to listen to the mix again. Indeed, a rare touch.
In the end, if you like the sound of Miguel Migs (Nude Tempo One & Nude Dimensions 1), Julius Papp, or Ben Watt (from Everything But The Girl & Lazy Dog/Buzzin' Fly), you're sure to enjoy this mix. While it doesn't do anything particularly new, the quality of the songs and the mixing itself speak for themselves. If this doesn't sound like you (i.e., you're looking for more of the tech-house sound of DJ Dan or the Mushroom Jazz sound of Mark Farina), you won't find it here. However, if you want to give this upbeat, soul-filled sound a whirl, this is a great place to start.
this cd is TIGHT.......2003-12-03
I am pretty selective about my music, and what people consider "house",(being from Chicago), and this cd has got the soul, the funk, the beats that I love listening and grooving to.
Every track here on "Soundtrack to the Soul" is tight- but my favorites are 3 (Make My heart), 12(More for the Living), and Kaskade's own tracks with Josyln, (w/her sweet silky vocals) and Finn -5(In This Life) and 6(True). And then, right in the middle of this fab mix, the cd crescendos, with another great remix (More Vox Mix) of It's You, It's Me(track 10), and just blows me away, since I don't think I can EVER get enough of such a great song.Ryan Raddon is such a talent, I am so glad he's out there to make music good again. I will now buy anything he produces, mixes, writes,arranges, etc.
If you want something that will make you feel good, and make you move, GET THIS CD!!! BUY IT NOW!!!
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The Private Collection, Vol. 8: Studio Sessions 1957, 1965, 1966, 1967: San Francisco, Chicago, New York
Duke Ellington Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000002JMX Release Date: 1990-10-25 |
Tracks:
- Countdown
- When I'm Feeling Kinda Blue
- El Viti
- Draggin' Blues
- Cottontail
- Now Ain't It?
- The Last Go-Round
- Moon Mist
- Skillipoop
- Banquet Scene (Timon Of Athens)
- Love Scene
- Rod La Rocque
- Rhythm Section Blues
- Lele
- Ocht O'Clock Rock
- Lady
- Rondolet
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San Francisco Sessions, Vol. 3
DJ Garth Manufacturer: Om Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00004YWZL Release Date: 2000-11-10 |
Tracks:
- Shadows - Juan Trip
- Never Tell You - Rhythm & Sound
- Held Over - Ebe
- Humanity - A Guy Called Gerald
- Summer - Bibi
- Shuff - BRS
- Burnin' - T-Collective
- Running Towards A Dream - Rob Salmon/Rob Rives
- Back To Joy - Audio Soul Project
- Bent Halos - Bent Halos
- Rise Up & Walk - 8FatFat8
- Vai Minha Tristeza - Tom & Joyce
- Dave On Guitar - BRS
- Ritual De Rua - Afro-Mystik
- Past & FutureThings - Santal
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The third installment of this highly groovesome guide to the San Franciscan house sound saunters into your aural space with the watery Western guitar of Juan Trip's "Shadows." Wicked crew co-founder and reggae aficionado DJ Garth is at the helm this time, so it is of little surprise that the slow and stoned groove eventually gives way not to a house stormer but to Rhythm & Sound's "Never Tell You." Garth keeps it diverse with live and loose drums from the highly influential A Guy Called Gerald and Bibi's aptly titled, almost Santana-like "Summer" before finally diving into a liberal selection of faster, deeper, and funkier Bay Area treats. The roster of the record's final third flirt dangerously with some light, jazzy, and not entirely successful numbers; thankfully, Santal's kaleidoscopic "Past and Future Things" waltzes in to save the day. --Bob MichaelsAlbum Details
Electronic: OM Records introduces legendary San Francisco DJ/producer/remixer & Wicked Crew founder DJ Garth.Customer Reviews:
I'd love to hear him live.......2003-02-04
I've long been a fan of DJ Garth and owned all the mixes of his I could find. This particular mix is unique to what I've heard from him. Dub heavy has always been a trait of Garth and the ability to throw your mind into a parellel universe is another trait so very few DJ's can pull off without giving it all away to some candy raver record that DJ's often seem to have a producer's gun pointed at their heads to spin(or they are shamfully silly in their track selection).
The Chicago style house and LA style hum-bug that too often leave a semi music concious crowd waiting for an actual soul to be behind the decks are honored to have Garth on thier side.
This mix takes us to some tropical island of great psychedelic, penetrating blackness where we gather with the native tribe for a drum circle that our pineal glands seem to alone play and lay us down revibed and refreshed into our realitys.
Thats as good as I can put it. Thanks again Garth.
sweet sweet moody house.......2002-02-27
The 3rd time Around.......2001-11-12
West coast House "in the house".......2001-03-07
San Francisco must be a cool town.......2001-01-25
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San Francisco Sessions, Vol. 5
JT Donaldson , and Lance Desardi Manufacturer: Om Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00065GHZ6 Release Date: 2004-11-09 |
Tracks:
- Live And Learn / Feel Me - Troydon/Alexander East
- Night Of Music - Savannah
- Surprise Me - Miss Me/Jiney & Mizzy
- Same And Better - Julien Jabre
- Love Hate - Freaks
- So Confused - Rob Brown
- Trust Me - JT Donaldson
- Madou - Eastbound
- Jus' Everybody - Solid Groove
- All In The Head - Mula
- Kennedy - Kill Hannah
- Generations - Shur-I-Kan
- Feelings / Right Here Right Now - Collis King
- Special Touch - Mario Fabriani
Tracks:
- Time To Begin - Induceve
- Cube Loop - Reflection
- Minimal Logic - Oliver Portal
- Shimmer - Stefan Goldmann
- Right-Right - Vernon Douglas/Tyler Lewis
- Nurse - Grey Love
- If I Fall - Naked Music
- Midnight - Cajmere Presents Walter Phillips
- Marmelade - Lullabies/Karine
- So Easy - Royksopp
- Tell You Something - Lawnchair Generals (Else mix)
- Laid Off - Broadway & Wilson
- Magik FX Box - Charlesson & Arnaud Le Texier
- We Can Funk - Alexander East
- Linda - Hugg & Prepp
- Land 2 - DJ Gregory
- I Know You Know - Cass & Tom Mangan
- Say Goodbye - Kahn/Julee Cruise (Losoul She's Homeless mix)
Album Description
This double disc collection features two of the hottest house music producers and DJs in today's dance music scene. Both DeSardi and Donaldson were co-founders of the Hazy Daze Collective responsible for Fair Park Records. DeSardi (a.k.a. Land Shark) continues to turn heads with his funked-up production and beats while Donaldson is probably one of the most consistent house music producers on the circuit today, and has produced for such labels as Seasons, Push & Pull, and Choice Cuts, to name a few. This record serves up the freshest mixes and will break new ground for these phenomenal producers as they make their Om debut.Customer Reviews:
Tech Meets Funk.......2005-03-20
This is a great compilation for house music lovers..........2005-02-20
Bites.......2004-12-27
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The Private Collection, Vol. 8: Studio Sessions, 1957, 1965, 1966, 1967, San Francisco, Chi
Duke Ellington Manufacturer: Unidisc Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00001ZTK4 Release Date: 1996-02-27 |
Tracks:
- Countdown
- When I'm Feeling Kinda Blue
- Viti
- Draggin' Blues
- Cotton Tail
- Now Ain't It
- Last Go-Round
- Moon Mist
- Skillipoop
- Banquet Scene (Timon of Athens)
- Love Scene
- Rod la Rocque
- Rhythm Section Blues
- Lele
- Ocht O'Clock Rock
- Lady
- Rondolet
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San Francisco Blues Festival: European Sessions
Various Artists Manufacturer: Epm Musique ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000001NVP Release Date: 1996-02-22 |
Tracks:
- Mean Mistreatin' Mama - Sonny Rhodes
- Paris Blues - Sonny Rhodes
- Up Above My Head - Sonny Rhodes
- Tuck's Blues - Luther Tucker
- Ska Me Blues - Luther Tucker
- Lonesome Boulevards - Luther Tucker
- Digne - Little Willie Littlefield
- Lonesome And Blue - Little Willie Littlefield
- Outskirts Of Paris Boogie - Little Willie Littlefield
- Love Has Struck Me Down - Ron Thompson
- My Little Woman - Ron Thompson
- Blue Sparks - Ron Thompson
- Blues In France - J.C. Burris
- Airplane Blues - J.C. Burris
- Black President - J.C. Burris
- Baby Don't Treat Me This Way - Mississippi Johnny Waters
- Blue Is Somethin' - Mississippi Johnny Waters
- They Call It Boogie - Mississippi Johnny Waters
Album Review:
- Second Toughest in the Infants
- Sentimiento [Import]
- Silver or Lead [Explicit Lyrics]
- Soul Providence [Import]
- Spitfire [EP] [Import]
- Stereo Mc's - Retroactive (Greatest Hits)
- Symbol [Import]
- Take Me to the Clouds Above Pt.1 [CD-single] [Import]
- The best of Giorgio Moroder [Import]
- The Motown Collection [Import]
Album Review
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Jet Propelled Photographs [Import]
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