Deep Concentration, Vol. 3

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San Francisco has become ground zero for turntablists, and Om Records has put itself at the epicenter. The third installment of the label's highly regarded Deep Concentration compilation series does not rest on its laurels--it introduces many new names that may not be familiar even to those moderately well-versed in the scene. Not all the contributors are from S.F.--the opening track, from the East Coast's Ming & FS (one of Om's flagship groups), mixes a strong drum & bass flavor into the hip-hop. Many of the performers (Radar, Plagaiwrists, Danny Breaks), specialize in the surgically precise, astonishingly fast cutting and scratching that is turntablism's predominant feature, but others are hip-hoppers who prefer to create their musical backdrops with turntables instead of synthesizers. L.A.'s People Under the Stairs put the vocals first, and Blak Forest (also from L.A.) are one of the real discoveries of the compilation--anyone into any contemporary underground hip-hop (Jurassic 5, Dilated Peoples, Anti-Pop Consortium, Blackalicious, etc.) will want to check them out. Atlanta's T-Rock and Faust combine speedy scratching with mid-'80s electro beats and a nasal vocal delivery reminiscent of Rob Base, and the Highlanders close things out with a snotty, hyperspeed, synth-squelchy track that should appeal to fans of Atari Teenage Riot and similar bands. Overall it's a very listenable compilation that illustrates just how many directions hip-hop based music has taken. --Bob Bannister

Product Description
House. 15 New and Exclusive Tracks from Ming and Fs, Radar, DJ Revolution, DJ Sole, Plagawrists, Planet Asia, DJ Infamous, Danny Breaks, T-Rock and Faust.

Tracks:

The Human Condition - Ming & Fs
Antimatter - Radar
Hard Rock - DJ Revolution
Babylon Rhythm Exorcism - Musaics (DJ Sole)
Afternoon Connection - People Under The Stairs
Wristy Business - Plagaiwrists
Fresno State Of Mind - Planet Asia
Torture - Infamous
Buggin Out - Space Travelers
Act Up - Craze
3:00A In Da Morning/Circus Of Hell - Cash Money
Lovin Every Minute Of It - Blak Forest
U.F.O. (In 3 Parts) - Danny Breaks
Where Will You Run - T-Rock & Faust
Cynicism - Highlanders

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San Francisco has become ground zero for turntablists, and Om Records has put itself at the epicenter. The third installment of the label's highly regarded Deep Concentration compilation series does not rest on its laurels--it introduces many new names that may not be familiar even to those moderately well-versed in the scene. Not all the contributors are from S.F.--the opening track, from the East Coast's Ming & FS (one of Om's flagship groups), mixes a strong drum & bass flavor into the hip-hop. Many of the performers (Radar, Plagaiwrists, Danny Breaks), specialize in the surgically precise, astonishingly fast cutting and scratching that is turntablism's predominant feature, but others are hip-hoppers who prefer to create their musical backdrops with turntables instead of synthesizers. L.A.'s People Under the Stairs put the vocals first, and Blak Forest (also from L.A.) are one of the real discoveries of the compilation--anyone into any contemporary underground hip-hop (Jurassic 5, Dilated Peoples, Anti-Pop Consortium, Blackalicious, etc.) will want to check them out. Atlanta's T-Rock and Faust combine speedy scratching with mid-'80s electro beats and a nasal vocal delivery reminiscent of Rob Base, and the Highlanders close things out with a snotty, hyperspeed, synth-squelchy track that should appeal to fans of Atari Teenage Riot and similar bands. Overall it's a very listenable compilation that illustrates just how many directions hip-hop based music has taken. --Bob Bannister

Album Details

House. 15 New and Exclusive Tracks from Ming and Fs, Radar, DJ Revolution, DJ Sole, Plagawrists, Planet Asia, DJ Infamous, Danny Breaks, T-Rock and Faust.

Customer Reviews:

Retains the Brilliance of Deep Concentration Volumes 1 & 2.......2004-08-06

Vol 3 in the esteemed 'Deep Concentration' series, which focuses less on the vocal talents of emcees, and concentrates on the DJ side of things, and more specifically Experimental Turntable trickery, Genre Fusion, or indeed just exceptional feats of turntable skill and cutting-edge beats. So genres outside the hip-Hop area are all skillfully intergrated here. whether its the stunning breakbeat-inspired epic of "Ming & Fs's - The Human condition" which remained one of the standouts on their studio album, and retains that accolade here, or indeed "People under the Stairs" who throw down with some confidently handled golden age referencing turntable trickery.

The emphasis on this album certainly seems to be more about giving the featured artists ways to express how they are evolving turntable expressionism or certainly trying to come up with something new, or original that doesn't involve furiously scratching a kick-drum sound to death. Especially "T-Rock & Faust", "Radar" & "Planet Asia", who all seem determined to think 'Outside the box', and push the direction into interesting places, and I'd even go so far as to say that their contributions are 'Stunning' in places.

It's certainly an album that continues the excellence of the previous installments of the series, and if anything the lesser known artists on this installment, almost seem as if they have something to prove, considering the exceptional talent that was on Vol's 1 & 2......and they most certainly rise to the challenge, as there's a genuine feeling that these artists are using these turntables as an musical instruments, as opposed to merely a piece of machinery.

So if you're wondering whether you should buy this album, because you have previous volumes and you're not burned out on the whole DJ/Turntable approach, and neither fussed at the lower profile Dj's, and are only concerned about the quality of the album, (although to be fair the quality is never in question here) then I highly recommend this (especially if you can find it cheap). but those that are trying this for the first time, or indeed unsure as the which volume to go for. Then I recommend starting with volume 1, and if that captures your imagination (in the way it did me), then you'll be well set for picking up volume 2, and then this edition (which is easily as worthwhile as the others). and (hopefully) you have one of the finest series of DJ/Turntable albums in recent years. Tremendous stuff!!

Wonderful Europhic Trip for your ears & mind........2000-08-27

I dig this CD, man. This is where it all comes from. Good rap, head boppin beats, skillful scratching. You cannot expect much better anywhere else. This is the best CD I have ever heard since Soundbombing II, which focused a lot on lyrical skills, well this one focuses where it all matters. Behind the music. What an amazing tribute to some of the most skilled spinners out there.

Get this CD, you will not be dissapointed. ... it was an impulse buy I didn't regret. And neither should you.

Peace out

This is the most ill scratchin cd you can get........2000-06-27

If you want to wow your friends with the best beats and unbelievable not stop scratchin, then this cd is for you.

Is your party not going so well?

No more booze, and its causing people to leave. Well bring them back with "Deep Concentration Vol. 3"

No gangster rap here. What you get is one funky beat after another, and just when you thought it couldn't get any funkier it really starts to funk your noodle.

This cd will constantly make you happy, you'll want to learn how to break dance. Their is no need to skip one track. I pledge allegiance to this cd.

a good buy.......2000-06-19

Anyone familiar with Om won't be disappointed with this disc. Tight beats, turntable heroics, the whole lot. The rap tracks offer a nice "rest" between the more turntable driven tracks (don't get me wrong, I love tables, but every once in a while I need to hear some less abstract phrasing). Standout songs include the Ming and FS cut, and the Blak Forest track. PUTS and Space Travelers also come correct. I recommend it.

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