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Eenie Meenie
Released: August 23, 2005 |
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Dimension Mix
Southern California-based multimedia artist and producer, Ross Harris, and Eenie Meenie Records have invited many of today’s most innovative recording artists to revisit the Dimension 5 recordings. In the process of producing the Dimension Mix record, one thing has become very clear: the Dimension 5 sound is as fresh and exciting today as it was thirty years ago. Likewise, Bruce Haack's commitment to the betterment of children is as important today as it was a quarter century ago. In keeping with his legacy, Eenie Meenie Records will donate a portion of all proceeds from the sales of Dimension Mix to Cure Autism Now.
Autism affects one in 166 children. Until now, very little has been understood about this developmental disorder that impairs a person’s ability to communicate and socially interact. Cure Autism Now believes that with the right funding, research, education and awareness, it is possible to prevent, treat and ultimately cure Autism.
It is in the spirit of Dimension 5, the dimension of imagination and the dimension of possibility, that we can find a cure.
Dimension 5 – the fifth dimension. Also, the radio wave. Light. Infrared. Heat. Or to Bruce Haack and Esther Nelson, “the dimension of imagination”—and to those “turned-on” and tuned-in enough to believe in imagination, the dimension of possibility. It was in this dimension that the disc you are holding was born. Now in order of appearance:
1) Beck “Funky Lil’ Song” - Beck is the epitomy of an aural collagist, combining the styles of folk, pop, psychedelia, rap, country, blues, R & B, funk, noise rock, jazz, lounge and Brazilian music into a coherent and cohesive catalog. His music career remains elusive and unpredictable as he constantly experiments and evolves, ingesting new influences and exploring new styles.
2) Stereolab “Mudra” - Stereolab garnishes retro 60s pop with art rock, bossa nova, and lounge music creating a melodic, pschedelic stew, carefully sauteed with French vocals. Stereolab garnishes retro 60s pop with art rock, bossa nova, and lounge music creating a melodic, pschedelic stew, carefully sauteed with French vocals.
3) Fantastic Plastic Machine “I’m Bruce” - Fantastic Plastic Machine channels the dance floor through a prism of French pop, bossa nova, film music, and lounge music heavily refracted into bright beams of electronica.
4) The Apples in Stereo “Liza Jane” - A significant contributor and co–founder of the infamous Elephant Six collective, The Apples in Stereo manufacture blissful psychedlic-tinged 60s pop of the highest caliber.
5) Money Mark “Spiders” - Money Mark is best known for his keyboard contributions and collaborations with the Beastie Boys. As a solo artist, he combines funky keyboards, hip-hop grooves, jazz and soul into delectable, instrumental compositions.
6) Tipsy “Popcorn” - Tipsy is a train wreck of lounge music, 60s television commercials, Disney orchestras, and electronica hodgepodge. Utilizing a wicked sense of humor and crates of obscure records, the band forges across uncharted lands in pop music.
7) EELS “Jelly Dancers” - Out of the dusty basement of Mark Oliver Everett, also know as E, comes the soul searching sound of the Eels. E traverses the grain fields of americana, country, blues, soul, folk, and good ole' rock and roll in pursuit of the ghost of American music.
8) Brother Cleve “School For Robots” - Brother Cleve is as well-know for his keyboard playing as he is for his DJing and extensive record collection. His career in music spans back two decades, most notably as in the bands Combustible Edison and The Del Fuegos.
9) Oranger “Catfish” - San Francisco based Oranger, play pop music that rocks in the most immediate way. In no time at all, the band will have you playing air guitar and air drums along with their sunny catchy creations.
10) Anubian Lights “Walking Eagle” - Anubian Lights perform a carefully concocted cocktail of electronica with tinges of krautrock, psyche, space rock, and ambient music blended for effect.
11) Irving “Army Ants In Your Pants” - Irving puts the 'la' back into your favorite set of 'la la la's', creating a fuzz pop sensation that is becoming a staple for SoCal indiepop lovers. Featuring an entire band of songwriters, the band's compositions are incredibly unique but unmistakably Irving.
12) DJ Me DJ You “Soul Transportation” - DJ ME DJ YOU is an instant catalyst for a party atmosphere. Simply combine the electronic duo's blend of robotic funk, and thrift store samples with a crowd of fun loving people and mix.
13) From Bubblegum to Sky “Abracadabra” - >From Bubblegum to Sky pens sugary pop masterpieces deeply rooted in an affinity for Beatles and 60s glam rock. Mario Hernandez's maple syrup voice soars over clever arrangements and a smorgasbord of handclaps and horns.
14) Chris Kachulis “Listen”
15) Geoffrey Owen & Mary Christopher “African Lullaby”
16) Blue-Eyed Son “Upside Down” - Blue-Eyed Son successfully captures the laid-back grooves of the beach and the sunny coast with his simple acoustic pop melodies.
17) The Stones Throw Singers “Rain Of Earth” - The Stones Throw Singers is the vocal debut of legendary DJ and Stones Throw records owner, Peanut Butter Wolf. Wolf is joined by other Stones Throw alumni Koushik, Gary Wilson and production team Sa Ra to become The Stones Throw Singers; a sly reference to the label and the unusual nature of their recording of "Rain of Earth”.
18) Danielson Famile “Nothing To Do” - Comprised of the Smith family, the six-piece Danielson Famile combines a vast array of instrumentation and matching nurse outfits to perform everything from pop-folk to unstable gospel music in an utterly zealous state.
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