As if the video wasn’t enough, you can freely download the track here.

Recorded live in Los Angeles at Grand Performances, California Plaza July 23, 2010.

Produced by:
Miguel Atwood-Ferguson

Co-Produced by:
Andrew Lojero

Recording & Mixing Engineer:
Benjamin Tierney

Miguel Atwood-Ferguson Ensemble:
Bilal (vocals)
Flying Lotus (laptop)
Miguel Atwood-Ferguson (violin)
Evan Francis (flute)
Dontae Winslow (trumpet)
Joey Dosik (alto sax)
Kamasi Washington (tenor sax)
Garrett Smith (trombone)
Rebekah Raff (harp)
Marcel Camargo (guitar)
Brandon Coleman (keys)
Stephen ‘Thundercat’ Bruner (bass)
Chris ‘Daddy’ Dave (drums)
Nikki Campbell (percussion)

And a reminder of Donny Hathaway’s original from Extension of a Man.

TIMELESS: Composer/Arranger Series Live Video Mix by J.ROCC

Also featuring:
Dublab Vision Version Films
Dublab Soundsystem DJs
Friday, AUGUST 6th 2010, 7-10pm FREE OUTDOOR SCREENING

Films, music, food trucks, and best DJ’s in Los Angeles all come together in the JACCC Plaza as families, friends and downtown L.A. neighbors join in on the festivities under the Little Tokyo sky.

MOCHILLA

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Mia Doi Todd “Open Your Heart” dir. Michel Gondry from Viewers Like You on Vimeo.

http://www.myspace.com/miadoitodd

Established in 2005, LA’s weekly ‘Do-Over’ party has become known for consistently turning out the finest performance’s from the superstars of the underground scene. Even more importantly, word has been deservedly spread from cats such as J. Rocc, Gaslamp Killer & Peanut Butter Wolf about it’s good vibes and dance-floor eager crowd that turn it out every Sunday. Now with the event starting it’s fifth season, the Do-Over has recently evolved to incorporate a label, who’s first release of Flying Lotus & House Shoes on a screen-printed 10″ is now dropping in to stores worldwide. Turntable Lab recently caught up with Jamie Strong from the Do-Over to talk party history, top 5’s, and what we can expect from the label.

So how did the Do-Over come about?

Aloe Blacc, Chris Haycock and myself (Jamie Strong) wanted to create an environment where all ethnicities and musical genres could co-exist. It’s unfortunate that clubs/events can be so segregated racially and musically so we set out to change the rules. We wanted a fun-filled outlet for all of these worlds to clash with music as the core element. Fortunately, it worked and we’ve been able to fill a void with our own little niche. This is ultimately a testament to our attendees because all of our guests are kept a mystery so the main reason people keep coming back is because they know week in and week out, there will be incredible guests and music.

Any advice to people who are trying to start their own long-running club thing?

As cliche as it sounds, do it for the love of music vs the money. At the end of the day, that’s the reason why we started the party and have yet to sacrifice the musical integrity of it. If you are in the music industry for the money, you are in the wrong business. The whole reason people get into this business whether that’s as a DJ, a musician, a record store or a label is for the pure love of music. The second you sacrifice that passion is your overall demise.

Your life seems very intertwined with with your love of music and djs. What drives you?

Related to above’s answer. It’s the music. There’s so much incredible music out there (new & old) that it keeps me motivated and passionate to experience and share it with others. I am quite fortunate to be able to make a living out of something I love.

Top 5 DJ sets from Do-Over?

That’s definitely a hard one to answer because we’ve had so much amazing talent over the years that I enjoy certain sets for different reasons and if you were to ask Aloe and Chris, they would probably say the same thing. Lately, I’ve been listening to our early recordings and there’s some incredible music/guests that I forgot all about. I remember the first season, we actually had a ban on computers and it was vinyl only. I’m the last of a dying breed and actually still vinyl only, but needless to say, the times have changed. With that being said, my personal fav’s are: Jeremy Ellis (live mpc), A-Trak (debut set), Theo Parrish (second set), AM (rip) & J.Rocc’s impromptu set where he was just hanging out, but I asked him to play my records, the way I wanted to hear it so I pulled out random records for J.Rocc to play on the fly, many of which he was hearing for the first time, but he absolutely destroyed it. He was doing it so effortlessly, that I was trying to challenge him by giving him crazy songs and tempos to mix, but his skills and mixing are second to none.

Who are the best technical djs that have played at the Do-Over?

AM, A-Trak, Numark, J.Rocc

Who got the best “where did that come from” dj selections at the Do-Over?

Theo Parrish, JT Donaldson, Dam-Funk, Benji B

Who got the best behind the decks presence?

Gaslamp Killer, Dam-Funk

Any drama ever at the Do-Over? How do you maintain a good vibe?

In the 5 years of throwing the party, this past summer was our first time ever having a fight which was rather unfortunate because the lineup that day was insane (King Britt, 9th Wonder & Maseo – De La Soul). It definitely left a bad taste in our mouths because we pride ourselves on the overall environment and for attendees to feel comfortable. We’ve been able to uphold a good vibe because we’ve created a family environment, leave your ego’s at the door and come have fun so there’s a mutual respect level amongst everyone there.

Top 5 favorite spots to eat in LA?

Casa Bianca (pizza), Shibucho (sushi), Square One (breakfast), Metros Balderas (tacos), The Hungry Cat (burger). Honorable Mention: Ye Rustic Inn (wings – ask Jemz)

Top 5 DJ records

Tough question, but I can tell you the records that never seem to leave my bag for Do-Over:

Pepe Braddock ‘Burning’ 12″
Gerardo Frisina ‘Cubana’ 12″
Baron Zen ‘Burn Rubber’ (Dam-Funk Remix) 12″
Money Studies 7″ (Ballin Jack ‘Found A Child’)
Theo Parrish Ugly Edit Series

What can we expect from the Do-Over label?

For starters, a limited 10″ Series featuring exclusive tracks from guests of the party alongside immaculate art and packaging. Just like the party, the Series will be a mystery so you will just have to keep your ears and eyes open to find out who or what’s next, but there’s an amazing roster with music ranging from beats to hip-hop to disco to house from established and undiscovered artists. We will also be releasing The C-Over Series of “cover” songs.

Stirring start to the year from the Dublin records store and label, with a new release from Om Unit, plus the first part of their LA Series, with B+’s photo adorning the cover to a 10″ by Dibiase and P.U.D.G.E.

Listen to snippets:

Om Unit – ‘Lightgrids’ / ‘Lavender’

Dibiase & P.U.D.G.E – LA #1

BONUS:

Check Om Unit’s extra special mixtape of All City’s finest moments:

All City Past, Present & Future Showcase – mixed by Om Unit

www.all-cityrecords.com

shop.all-cityrecords.com

www.myspace.com/omunit

www.myspace.com/diabolic1

www.myspace.com/djpudgemcee

]]> http://www.shook.fm/content/2010/01/all-city-specials/feed/ 0 http://www.shook.fm/content/2009/08/150809-quantic-his-combo-barbaro-in-la/ http://www.shook.fm/content/2009/08/150809-quantic-his-combo-barbaro-in-la/#comments Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:33:20 +0000 ben v http://www.shook.fm/content/?p=3017 VTech and Mochilla present:
Saturday August 15th, 2009

Live & Direct From Cali, Colombia!

Featuring Alfredito Linares, Freddy Colorado, Malcolm Catto, Nidia Gongora on vocals and very special guests!

DJ Sets from:
J.ROCC
NU-MARK
SAKE ONE (SF)
GANAS

The Echoplex
1154 Gendale Blvd.
Los Angeles Ca 90026

$15 presale :: $20 at the door
Presale tickets avail via ticketweb.com
21 + wiser | 9pm-2am

*for more information please visit: http://music.vtechphones.com

photo by Theo Jemison

Shafiq Husayn and LA’s Sonny Coates working on Shafiq’s upcoming solo album on Plug Research entitled Shafiq En’ A-Free-Ka

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find Shafiq Husayn here

find Sonny Coates here

Brian Cross “Working in L.A.”  (powerHouse Books)

Just as Arrested Development’s joyous anthem ‘Everyday People’ is synonymous with unity, equality and community furtherment in early ‘90s hip-hop, the photo essays of Brian Cross (B+) have been an ever present visual document of the artform and its associated cultures over the last 18 years. Pursuing his passion for music, B+ has opened up the window on a world of off-the-radar scenes (go check ‘It’s Not About A Salary’), curated unbelievable music projects (remember Keepintime?), preserved dying elements once so important to “the scene” (‘Record Dealers’) and more  recently provided iconic images of J. Yancey’s funeral.

In a new project, B+ has been asked by fellow West Coast Americans Dickies to create a portfolio of images depicting the stories of some of L.A.’s hard grafting everyday people.  From a taco vendor dreaming of a pro-skate deal, to the dockworker who wants to present TV shows, this is the story of L.A.’s industrious heartbeat. It’s an invitation to step into the world of its diverse inhabitants, where B+ presents them candidly, allowing heartening engagement to hold sway over sickening, lacquered production values. So, sing it people… “I – I – am – everyday -people.”

Working in L.A. website

“There was magic brewing on the campus of Cal State Los Angeles this weekend…the kind that puts a love spell on everyone who walks into its path. Miguel Atwood-Ferguson and his 40-piece orchestra managed to set the entire Luckman Fine Arts Plaza afloat on Sunday night with Timeless: Suite for Ma Dukes, their gorgeous re-imagining of J Dilla’s best known works. Surprise guests filtered in throughout the night, including Common, Talib Kweli and Posdnuous from De la Soul. Dilla’s inspiring mother was a beacon throughout the performance, small in stature but mighty in spirit.

“If you listen closely to the music, the possibilities are endless…”
– Ma Dukes
– February 22nd, 2009.

The energy onstage was infectious, and the audience was just as emotionally invested in the performance as the musicians. One could feel the grand swoops and shimmering intricacies of the music just by the motion of Atwood-Ferguson’s hands. When Dwele came out to do “Angel,” he had to stand back in awe for several moments to take in the beauty of what he was about to sing over.

In true Dilla fashion, one classic begets another, and we got to see that progression take place right before our eyes. Diana Moreira led us through the bossa nova lilt of Stan Getz and Luiz Bonfa’s “Saudade Vem Correndo,” containing the famous hook Dilla sampled into the Pharcyde’s “Runnin’.” Minutes later, the orchestra changed tempo and transformed the bossa nova mood into Dilla’s inspired jam with vocal contributions by Amp Fiddler, Bilal and Shafiq Husayn of Sa-Ra. Bilal then sang Reminesce and brought the crowd to the verge of rapture.

The night rounded out when Posdnuous surprised everyone and did his verse of De la Soul’s “Stakes is High,” and then brought on Talib Kweli to do Dove’s verse. The chorus which included OhNo, Alchemist, Illa J, Frank Nitty, Rhettmatic, Ma Dukes, J Davey, Houseshoes sang out the refrain…”Love, Vibration” – eventually turning the mic over to the audience to sing along. An encore of Slum Village’s “Fall in Love” left everyone with the sweet high that only falling in love can bring about.

People will be talking about this majestic performance for years and blessed are the ones who were able to see it bloom firsthand.”

Reviewed on Soul Sides too, including a comment containing cheeky audio of the encore.