Code 4109

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Legend has it that there is a coffeehouse in Japan where people go solely to sit and listen to jazz records on the Blue Note label. DJ Krush brings this kind of obsessively curatorial (and sometimes a bit too laboratory coated) approach to hip-hop derived turntablism. Code 4109 is his fourth full-length release. This continuous 68-minute mix is the first devoted to capturing the effect of his live DJ sets as opposed to his own music in the studio, although he includes some of his own pieces (which are among the most weirdly interesting on the CD). The title of his second LP may have been Strictly Turntablized, but he doesn't lean too heavily on the wildly cut-up, gymnastic style of the North American turntablists such as Invisibl Skratch Piklz, Kid Koala, or Qbert. The first 15 to 20 minutes of the set contain a fairly downtempo blend that includes segments from France's DJ Cam, a bit of Eminem, the vocals from the Beats International/S.O.S. Band "Just Be Good to Me" and a couple of borrowings from jazz-lite pioneer John Klemmer. Tracks from Jazzanova, who hails from Berlin's easy-listening electronic scene, and Canada's Portishead-influenced Esthero continue the laid-back feel, although the latter third of the CD gets a little denser and stranger. --Bob Bannister

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Average customer rating: Very dark - very chill Amazing.. definitely one krush's best ridiculous Out of this world.

Code 4109 DJ Krush Manufacturer: Tristar ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Ambient | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Trip-Hop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Electronica | Compilations | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Indie Music | Stores | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Indie Music | Stores | Music Trip-Hop | Dance & DJ | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Cold Krush Cuts/Back in the Base Zen Krush Kakusei Jaku ASIN: B00004SG4T Release Date: 2000-04-25

Tracks:

1. Intro - DJ Krush
2. Jingle Jangle (Mental Mix) - The Legion
3. Back To The Essence - Gravity
4. No Competition - DJ Cam
5. Four Elements/Yes To Life/Just Be Good To Me (Acappella) - Nick Wiz/John Klemmer/Beats International
6. Flipshot/Love Is Life/Life Is Love - The 45 King/John Klemmer
7. 3hree6ix5ive(Detrimental) - Old World Disorder
8. What Is It... - Gravity
9. Taiyou Ga Arukagiri/Polegnala E Pschenitza - Monkey Ken/DJ Seto
10. No More - DJ Yas/DJ Hazu
11. Coffee Talk - Jazzanova
12. Wild Drums - DJ Fashion
13. Incinerator (Radio Version) - Virtuoso
14. Final Home (Vocal Version) - Esthero/DJ Krush
15. Ryu Tou - DJ Krush
16. Chie No Wa - Tha Blue Herb
17. Ilektrik - -ryu-
18. Beataholic Reformatory - -ryu-
19. Kemuri/El Condora Pasa - DJ Krush/Minoru Muraolka/New Demention Group

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Legend has it that there is a coffeehouse in Japan where people go solely to sit and listen to jazz records on the Blue Note label. DJ Krush brings this kind of obsessively curatorial (and sometimes a bit too laboratory coated) approach to hip-hop derived turntablism. Code 4109 is his fourth full-length release. This continuous 68-minute mix is the first devoted to capturing the effect of his live DJ sets as opposed to his own music in the studio, although he includes some of his own pieces (which are among the most weirdly interesting on the CD). The title of his second LP may have been Strictly Turntablized, but he doesn't lean too heavily on the wildly cut-up, gymnastic style of the North American turntablists such as Invisibl Skratch Piklz, Kid Koala, or Qbert. The first 15 to 20 minutes of the set contain a fairly downtempo blend that includes segments from France's DJ Cam, a bit of Eminem, the vocals from the Beats International/S.O.S. Band "Just Be Good to Me" and a couple of borrowings from jazz-lite pioneer John Klemmer. Tracks from Jazzanova, who hails from Berlin's easy-listening electronic scene, and Canada's Portishead-influenced Esthero continue the laid-back feel, although the latter third of the CD gets a little denser and stranger. --Bob Bannister

Customer Reviews:

Very dark - very chill.......2005-12-09

I try to make it a policy not to review a CD unless I have had it for a few years. I did not immediately appreciate 4109. Having gotten interested in the Shadow, Tobin, Grooverider, Metalheadz label, et al years ago, I picked this up on a whim. It is much darker, on the whole, than some of his other albums, which for some reason I didn't expect and thus it took some time to grow on me. But it is truly a beautiful mix of beats and sounds - mesmerizing, tight, twisted, wonderful all at the same time.

The decision to blend a variety of styles together is, I think, what gives the album its versatility. Krush's own tracks, such as 10-No More, are musically genius if somewhat disturbing, with synth-bass-heavy lines that you can feel in your bones contrasted with funky, ethereal, asia-influenced melodies. And woven in with his tracks are equally haunting ones by Cam, Jazzanova, or the lyrical 14-Final Home, with Esthero.

A classic in every sense of the word.

Amazing.........2004-12-18

This is simply the best dj mix ever put to digital format, precise, subtle, smart and simply beautiful. This is hip-hop at its core, the heart of tokyo, a living legend shows that you dont have to do a million crab scratches per hour to be a technical and powerful hip-hop dj. Every mix is flawless, and if you throw on a pair of headphones and listen, you will soon see that never have you heard a mix like this one, and all who own it after listening multiple times will hear small little subtle things krush does that you didnt realize last time you listened.. A true milestone and should have a place in every serious music fans collection....


I cant even do this one justice with any words I write, the CD is a canvas and Dj Krush has painted "the masterpeice".

definitely one krush's best.......2004-08-06

this was the first krush album i purchased and it didn't dissapoint. original, creative, innovative, and everything in between. varying styles in each song yet the same 'krush' element stays the same, this album is for sure a must buy for any dj/hiphop/instrumental fan.

ridiculous.......2004-06-25

I can't believe I'm the first person to review this album! Truly one of the great mixes overall, and nearly the best by the venerable Krush... Keep 'em coming!

Out of this world........2004-06-11

This album is quite simply the most breathtaking piece of art, in general, i have ever encountered. The soundscape of each track is unbelievable, each track always seems to blow me away EVERY SINGLE TIME. The impeccable production by this man, mixed with some brilliant track from other fantastic tracks, such as Jazzanova's 'Coffee Talk', make this album my all time favourite.
The darkness, and incredible emotion emitted by this album never ceases to amaze me. Try it. Listen to 'No More' in the dark by yourself, no distractions. It really is an amazing experience. I swear by this album, i listen to it at least once daily, and along with most other Krush works, it is a true masterpiece by a genius of our time. Simply incredible.

Average customer rating: this is the best of the best.

Code 4109 DJ Krush Manufacturer: Sony/Columbia ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Ambient | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Trip-Hop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Experimental Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Dance & DJ | Imports | Stores | Music Rap & Hip-Hop | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00004R656 Release Date: 2000-02-28

Tracks:

1. Intro - DJ Krush
2. Jingle Jangle [Mental Mix]
3. Back to the Essence
4. No Competition - DJ Cam
5. Four Elements/Yes to Life/Just Be Good to Me [Acapella] - Beats International, John Klemmer, Nick Wiz
6. Flipshot - The 45 King & Louie
7. 3 6 5 [Detrimental] - Eminem, Old World Disorder
8. What Is It...
9. Taiyo Ga Arukagiri/Polegnala E Pschenitza
10. No More - DJ Krush
11. Coffee Talk - Jazzanova
12. Wild Drums - DJ Fashion
13. Incineratior [Radio Version]
14. Final Home [Vocal Version] - DJ Krush, Esthero
15. Ryu Tou - DJ Krush
16. Chie No Wa
17. Hektrik
18. Beataholic Reformatory
19. Kemuri/El Condora Pasa - DJ Krush, ,

Customer Reviews:

this is the best of the best. .......2004-11-22

when i first purchased this cd, i wasn't that impressed with the sound. It took me approximately 3 tries to truly appreciate it. this is one of the rare finds that i have made where i purchase a cd based on my love for the artist that i absolutely love. I highly recommend this cd. The beats are unbelievable and the entire cd seems to be from a live set he played. He has excellent mixes and as always, the track selection is impeccable. must have for all krush fans.

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2. Disco Box [Box set]
3. Divine Operating System
4. Doin' It After Dark, Vol. 2
5. Don't Save Us from the Flames [CD-single]
6. Double Dutch Bus [CD-single] [Import]
7. Dub, Edits and Whisky-Coke
8. Elements of Life: Extensions
9. Energize: 12 Pumpin' Club Anthems [Import]
10. Entrance

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