Funkjazztical Tricknology: Ninja Cuts, Vol. 1

1. Dark Aeco - DJ Food

2. Deep Shit, Pts. 1 & 2 - Richard Dorfmeister, , Peter Kruder

3. Sunvibes - Attica Blues

4. Listen to the Beat - London Funk Allstars

5. Black Jesus - 9 Lazy 9

6. Dark Lady - DJ Food

7. Real Killer - Patrick Dawes, The Herbaliser

8. Y Ahora Tu

9. Dub Lion [Remake] - DJ Food

10. Dark Blood - DJ Food

11. Electric Lazyland - 9 Lazy 9

12. Onamission - Coldcut

13. Coffee at Senor Roody's

14. Train [Marden Hill Remix] - 9 Lazy 9

15. Consciousness (Version 2: Ultraconscious) - DJ Food

16. Eine Kleine Hed Musick - Coldcut

17. It's a Long Road - Funki Porcini

Tracks:

Music For Body Lockers - Chocolate Weasel
Sordid - Amon Tobin
Melody Infringement - Amon Tobin
Carpel Tunnel Syndrome - Kid Koala & Money Mark
It's Just For You - The Herbaliser
Anger (Rare Force 2 Meg Mix) - Ryuichi Sakamoto
More Beats & Pieces - Coldcut
Slipped Disc - Luke Vibert
Clockwork - Roots Manuva
Theme From Conquest Of The Irrational - DJ Vadim
Emerald Alley (Indian Morning Theme) - Up, Bustle & Out
No Qualms - Dynamic Syncopation
Independent Introduction - Fink
Humerous Counterpoint - Cabbageboy
River Of Smack - Funki Porcini

Tracks:

Fish - Mr Scruff
Flagstaff's Abstract (Linus' Theme) - The Clifford Gilberto Rhythm Combination
Vacetious Blooms - Neotropic
Goatee Part 1 - J Swinscoe
Surge - Funki Porcini
Soluble Ducks - Animals On Wheels
The Crow - DJ Food
Extua Textua - Omnium
Kickin' Back - Wild Palms
Pac 3 - Override
The Lie-In King - The Irresistible Force
Spy - Journeyman
I Wish I Was A Motown Star - The Clifford Gilberto Rhythm Combination
Worldwide Watchdog Peepshow - Burnt Friedman & The Nu Dub Players
Mrs. Chombee Takes The Plunge - The Herbaliser

Amazon.com

Ninja Tune is one of the few labels that still appreciate the meaning of the scratch and the funk: mixing things up with vehemence and style. That's not to say that the label's music hasn't grown increasingly loungy, as evidenced on this uniformly fine, if slightly anonymous, 30-track, 2-CD compilation. Or it could merely mean that the language of hip-hop no longer causes psychic confusion so much as nostalgic memories. Certainly the sound of a typewriter in Kid Koala & Money Mark's "Carpal Tunnel" is as antiquated as a Run-DMC album. Tracks from recent signings Dynamique and Roots Manuva, among others, are brand new and, for the moment, exclusive, while many (including "Body Lockers," Chocolate Weasel's Jaco Pastorius imitation) can be found elsewhere, so research before spending. --D. Strauss

Customer Reviews:

the arrangements are killer.......2005-05-25

this is a cool and obscure collection that is great fun. it has techno grooves that are pretty tight, the heaviest being on disc one. disc two is milder, but no less good. If you dig techno electronica stuff that isn't cheesy, and you want to round out your collection with a few obscure works, than this is the perfect fit. If you want an eclectic cd collection, this will definitely fit the bill. It is terrific and evocative music that rules all the time. I hope more people stumble across it somehow.

oh sweet heaven...........2001-08-22

With a cd like this, you'll soon forget friends and family. Amon tobins "melody infringement" has got me in the knees, on the floor, lost forever.

THIS CD IS AN EARGASM.......2000-11-17

I love this compilation. It is so rich in jazzy horn lines and mind boggling rhythms for beat-lovers. There isn't as much hip-hop on this compilation as Ninja Tune really has to offer, but there great jazz and trip-hop is masterfully compiled on this album with great artists like Amon Tobin, Kid Koala, Luke Vibert, Up, Bustle and Out, and many others. Anyone who wants to expand into an advanced realm of beats, supplied by the talents of Luke Vibert and others and dark Jazzy horn riffs,supplied by Amon Tobin, J. Swinscoe and others, you're in for a tasty treat. However, be warned. If you are into the trance scene, or into house beats, this might be a gap you may want to refrain from bridging, but otherwise, go for it. buy this CD now, and I'll guarantee that the snares will be crisp and the symbols will ring.

.....and I thought electronica was all about dancing!.......2000-04-17

If you want to hear full quality, intelligent electronica, this is the label to turn to. The 'Ninjatune' label has a lot of good music to offer. I really did not appreciate this album on first listen, but as i kept listening, it became interesting, and fun to listen to: especially if you like jazz music. This is trippy jazz, though! I would also recommend (highly over this one) "Cold Krush Cuts". That one is a good album, but this has a better variety of the Ninja. You might not get it if you are into dance, trance, or whatever, and are not willing to try something new! ....so be warned!

A great overview of the Ninja Tune label.......2000-03-25

A must-own if you're a fan of the Ninja Tune sound! You'd be better-off getting the full albums from some of the featured artists (Clifford Gilberto, Mr. Scruff, Roots Manuva). However, for many (ie Up Bustle and Out) this compilation represents the only good songs from their albums - so you save some cash by getting the meat and cutting out the fat. Overall, an excellent sampling of the talent Ninja Tune has to offer.

Tracks:

Music for Body Lockers - Chocolate Weasel
Sordid - Amon Tobin
Melody Infrigement - Amon Tobin
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
It's Just for You - The Herbaliser
Anger [Rare Force 2 Meg Mix] - Ryuichi Sakamoto
More Beats & Pieces [Live in Koln] - Coldcut
Slipped Disc - Luke Vibert
Clockwork - Roots Manuva
Theme from Conquest of the Irrational [Remix] - DJ Vadim, Prunes
Emerald Alley [Indian Morning Theme] - Up, Bustle and Out
No Qualms - Dynamic Syncopation
Independent Introduction - Fink
Humerous Counterpoint - Cabbageboy
River of Smack - Funki Porcini

Tracks:

Fish - Mr. Scruff
Flagstaff's Abstract [Linus' Theme]
Vacetious Blooms - Neotropic
Goatee Pt. 1 - J Swinscoe
Surge - Funki Porcini
Soluble Ducks - Animals on Wheels
Crow - DJ Food
Extua Textua - Omnium
Kickin' Back - Wild Palms
Pac 3
Lie-In King - Irresistible Force
Spy - Journeyman
I Wish I Was a Motown Star - Clifford Gilberto Rhythm Combination
Worldwide Watchdog Peepshow - Burnt Friedman & the Nu Dub Players
Mrs. Chombee Takes the Plunge [DJ Food Re-Bake] - The Herbaliser

Album Details

Dope Compilation of X-peri-mental Beats Ninja Tune Style.

Customer Reviews:

very good.......2001-02-15

the usual quality from ninja tunes. nuff said.

Ninja Cuts, Vol. 1: Funkjazztickle Tricknology

Average customer rating:

chilling

Ninja Cuts, Vol. 1: Funkjazztickle Tricknology
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Ninjt
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music

General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music

Dance & DJ | Imports | Stores | Music
ASIN: B00000AX9C
Release Date: 1995-02-26

Customer Reviews:

chilling.......2002-04-16

yup, I normally reserve "Chill Out Album" as a term of abuse, but this is the one and only place where I mean it as a compliment. This is no anonymous collection of synths on auto-play, just a silky set of laid back, jazz-influenced (urgh, another swear word) breaks.

The tracks just ooze quality, wicked latin grooves with DJ Food: Dub Lion, attudinal mellowness with Coldcut, sweet stuff from Funki Porcini and lashings of beautiful, soulful sunny vibes (erm, Attica Blues: Sunvibes).

Of all my favorite albums, this is the one that never fails to get requests for borrowings and copies - the laid-back mood and infectious rhythms seem to capture people very quickly. I hate to compare it to the ubiquitous "K&D Sessions", but if that collection is starting to wear off, this is a great place to go.

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