Asian Variations - Various Artists Remixed by MoShang
by MoShang & Various Artists
chillout world asian mellow laidback remix lounge downtempo triphop acidjazz
The Asian Variations album is a collection of remixes produced by MoShang in his Chinese Chill style of downtempo electronica, melding deeply laid-back beats with Chinese traditional instruments. Some of these remixes were solicited by the original artists, two were done for remix competitions, and in some cases MoShang approached artists directly requesting permission to remix their work. The artists represented on the album are literally from all over the globe; The U.S.A. (Fort Minor, Toao, Lovespirals, Brad Reason), Taiwan (Kou Chou Ching, Chang Jui-chuan, Viba, André van Rensburg, MoShang), South Africa (Gordon's Suitcase), Japan (Akihiko Matsumoto & Chage), Italy (Tafubar), and Slovenia (PureH) and for the most part the collaboration with MoShang was via the web. With the exception of Fort Minor and J-pop star, Chage, none of the artists are signed to major labels and all are working hard to be heard. Thank you for listening!
I like Asian music and so I was positively surprised to find this album full of beautiful, relaxed and sometimes a bit jazzy tracks. I starred that album already after just listening to the first 5 songs but the rest of the album absolutely lives up to the expectations raised.
This album is amazing, especially the chinese hip hop remixes. I look forward to more from Moshang!
Love this cd. first track is awesome and with the exception of 1 maybe 2 songs, is consistently good. if you like electronic music this is a must listen to.
MoShang this album is the best i have got from Jamendo
I was quite surprised to see Gordon’s Suitcase - Indevelopment on this album.
Gordon’s Suitcase are a South African jazz band. I was at their CD launch party about a year ago and have a autographed copy of their first album "Good Girls Like Good Music". Indevelopment is the first track from the album and is very laid back compared to the remix here.
See their web site at http://www.gordonssuitcase.com/ or http://www.myspace.com/gordonssuitcase
I have not had a serious listen to MoShang's efforts yet but will update this review and provide a rating soon. Initial impressions are good though :-)