The 10th Victim has not been used often as a cultural reference in other works, as 007 and The Prisoner have. So I enjoyed catching an audio sample in 1995, when Towa Tei (of Deee-Lite) began his solo album, Future Listening, with a song called I Want to Relax, Please. I remember putting on the record when it came out and jumping up in excitement when I heard Mastroianni's voice. Tei began the album with a sample from the film's English language track, from a scene where Marcello checks into a road-side relaxing station- a futuristic, institutionalized bordello. Towa Tei's Future Listening showed a mixture of musical influences, including electronica, bossa nova, house, jazz, and pop. Top drawer musicians on the record included Ryuichi Sakamoto and Haruomi Hosono of YMO, Bebel Gilberto, and Nomiya Maki of Pizzicato Five. Listen for Marcello and enjoy! More info at Towa Tei's website. Also, check out the video from his new album Mach 2012.
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Showing posts with label bossa nova. Show all posts
Showing posts with label bossa nova. Show all posts
August 6, 2012
FUTURE LISTENING: THE 10TH VICTIM
It's music monday. As many Spy Vibers will know, I have a real soft spot for the 1965 Elio Petri film, The 10th Victim, starring Marcello Mastroianni and Ursula Andress. I caught the movie as a kid on a TV station out of NYC, before I ever saw a Bond film, and it established a template for me of the ultimate in groovy fashion, design, and music. I was fortunate to contribute the stills and poster gallery for the 2011 Blu-ray release by Blue Underground (see our secure Amazon store). The 10th Victim was #5 in our ultimate set countdown.
The 10th Victim has not been used often as a cultural reference in other works, as 007 and The Prisoner have. So I enjoyed catching an audio sample in 1995, when Towa Tei (of Deee-Lite) began his solo album, Future Listening, with a song called I Want to Relax, Please. I remember putting on the record when it came out and jumping up in excitement when I heard Mastroianni's voice. Tei began the album with a sample from the film's English language track, from a scene where Marcello checks into a road-side relaxing station- a futuristic, institutionalized bordello. Towa Tei's Future Listening showed a mixture of musical influences, including electronica, bossa nova, house, jazz, and pop. Top drawer musicians on the record included Ryuichi Sakamoto and Haruomi Hosono of YMO, Bebel Gilberto, and Nomiya Maki of Pizzicato Five. Listen for Marcello and enjoy! More info at Towa Tei's website. Also, check out the video from his new album Mach 2012.
The 10th Victim has not been used often as a cultural reference in other works, as 007 and The Prisoner have. So I enjoyed catching an audio sample in 1995, when Towa Tei (of Deee-Lite) began his solo album, Future Listening, with a song called I Want to Relax, Please. I remember putting on the record when it came out and jumping up in excitement when I heard Mastroianni's voice. Tei began the album with a sample from the film's English language track, from a scene where Marcello checks into a road-side relaxing station- a futuristic, institutionalized bordello. Towa Tei's Future Listening showed a mixture of musical influences, including electronica, bossa nova, house, jazz, and pop. Top drawer musicians on the record included Ryuichi Sakamoto and Haruomi Hosono of YMO, Bebel Gilberto, and Nomiya Maki of Pizzicato Five. Listen for Marcello and enjoy! More info at Towa Tei's website. Also, check out the video from his new album Mach 2012.
April 18, 2009
NICOLA CONTE: Spy Vibe Penthouse Party
SPY VIBE PENTHOUSE PARTY
Welcome to the Spy Vibe party! Step from the elevator into a vast penthouse of glass, brushed metal, and 360 degree views of city lights and avenues that lead to intimate country getaways. It's an international hub in the imagination, where Tokyo, Hong Kong, Rome, New York, London, and Paris intersect all countries and hotspots of the globe. As the guests begin to arrive, the first band sets the tone of the night.
Special Musical Guest: Nicola Conte
I first heard Nicola Conte in Tokyo standing at one of HMV's stylish listening posts in Shibuya. A talented producer, musician, and DJ, Conte immediately opened the Spy Vibe world of 1960s Italian soundtracks and Bossa Nova with his incredibly groovy album Jet Sounds Revisited- a re-mix version of his debut Jet Sounds released in Italy on Schema in 2000 (and by Thievery Corporation's ESL label in 2001). Some of you may remember Bossa Per Due, a track that was licensed for an Acura commercial. Conte has continued to explore Jazz with a spice of Retro fusion, and I think Spy Vibers will especially enjoy his early records. Review on Rolling Stone. Now let's get this penthouse party moving. Take it away, maestro Nicola Conte! Video/Sound clips on the SpyVibe.com website.
Welcome to the Spy Vibe party! Step from the elevator into a vast penthouse of glass, brushed metal, and 360 degree views of city lights and avenues that lead to intimate country getaways. It's an international hub in the imagination, where Tokyo, Hong Kong, Rome, New York, London, and Paris intersect all countries and hotspots of the globe. As the guests begin to arrive, the first band sets the tone of the night.
Special Musical Guest: Nicola Conte
I first heard Nicola Conte in Tokyo standing at one of HMV's stylish listening posts in Shibuya. A talented producer, musician, and DJ, Conte immediately opened the Spy Vibe world of 1960s Italian soundtracks and Bossa Nova with his incredibly groovy album Jet Sounds Revisited- a re-mix version of his debut Jet Sounds released in Italy on Schema in 2000 (and by Thievery Corporation's ESL label in 2001). Some of you may remember Bossa Per Due, a track that was licensed for an Acura commercial. Conte has continued to explore Jazz with a spice of Retro fusion, and I think Spy Vibers will especially enjoy his early records. Review on Rolling Stone. Now let's get this penthouse party moving. Take it away, maestro Nicola Conte! Video/Sound clips on the SpyVibe.com website.
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