San Francisco Under a Groove, Vol. 1

San Francisco Under a Groove, Vol. 1

ASIN: B000AP2YR2

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
San Francisco Under a Groove is the second installment in the "Under a Groove," series. This series focuses on uncovering new electronica from hotspots around the globe. The series began on a trip to Paris in 2001. There we discovered some very unique artists who fused electronica with funk and jazz. The label then moved to San Francisco to check in on the city's music scene, and released the album, Paris Under a Groove to critical acclaim. We started work on the "Under a Groove," - San Francisco project, and discovered some unique artists from the region. The Northern Califonia sound is decidely more mellow than New York, or Chicago. Yet, this SF sound has some of the best basslines, accented with sultry vocals. The album takes the listener on a musical journey through North Beach for an early cocktail hour and then down to the Soma clubs for some late night breakbeat and deep house music.

Including unreleased tracks from Miguel Migs and Lisa Shaw, a deep house remix of Goapele's hit track "Closer," and introducing, Andre Castano, Superbacana, Triangle Orchestra, Will Felt, Tetris, Movido, Irina Mikhailova, and Karmacoda. Plus Maximillian's unreleased deep house track, with spoken word from Glide Church's famous Rev. Cecil Williams. 74 minutes total time.

Tracks:

Night Train (Intro) - Andre Castano
Day by Day - Irina Mikhailova & Mr. Untel
Two Hours - Tetris
Bubbles in my Soul - Will Felt
Running Away - Derrick Berry feat. Raoule
Closer (Loveslap Gets Closer Remix-Radio Edit) - Goapele
Wondering - Superbacana
Avisa - Andre Castano
You Know it's You (radio edit) - Movido feat. Li'sha
Era Verdade - Superbacana
Do it for You (Original Vocal)- Miguel Migs feat. Li'sha
Where's the Tape - Triangle Orchestra
Entities - Will Felt
Spontaneous Love - Maximillian feat. Rev. Cecil Williams
Masterplan Remix (radio edit) - Karmacoda

Album Description

San Francisco Under a Groove is the second installment in the "Under a Groove," series. This series focuses on uncovering new electronica from hotspots around the globe. The concept was created after a trip to Paris in 2001. There we came across some French artists who fused electronica with funk and jazz. The resulting album, Paris Under a Groove received some critical buzz. We decided next to begin a San Francisco project, and in the process found some great talent. The SF sound has a more mellow side compared with New York and Chicago. In capturing that vibe, the album, focuses in on a funk/jazz electronica sound, deep basslines and sultry vocals. Perfect for kicking off any cocktail hour. The album's back side includes soulful breakbeat and deep house tracks played in Soma clubs.

Featuring unreleased tracks from Miguel Migs and Lisa Shaw, a deep house remix of Goapele's hit track "Closer," and introducing, Andre Castano, Superbacana, Irina Mikhailova & Mr Untel, Triangle Orchestra, Will Felt, Tetris, Movido, and Karmacoda. Plus Maximillian's unreleased deep house track, with spoken word by Rev. Cecil Williams. 74 minutes total time.

Customer Reviews:

Smooth Grooves!.......2007-05-16

im not someone who hosts cocktail parties, but I am beginning to love the Lounge/House/downtempo genre. Listening to this, I imagine myself in a lounge bar, the lights dimly lit with martinis everywhere. You dont have to have cocktail parties to enjoy this kind of music. I slip this disc in when I get home from a long day at work. it seriously helps me relax!

Great Mix! Check it out..........2006-04-07

Fans of electronica, jazz, deep house, and just plain good music will love this one. I also bought the special edition on itunes because it has some extra tracks not included here.

Anyway, definitely worth the purchase...

Jeff

Gift to Self.......2006-02-05

I originally purchased this album as a birthday gift for a friend. Well, that friend ended up with some scented candles. I just had to keep this little gem for myself. The first time I slipped SF Under a Groove into my stereo, I was mesmerized.

I love the deep-house and jazz undertones running through each song. And my very favorite (I hit repeat and listen to it about a million times a day,) is Spontaneous Love by Maximillian. It's the Rev. Cecil Williams put to a powerful mix of echoes and rhythmic sounds.

This album is the best gift I've ever didn't give to someone else.

Solid Compilation of San Francisco Artists.......2005-12-07

I bought this album on a whim, and was very pleasantly surprised. It starts off pretty chill, with great melodies, sultry vocals, and a good deal of diversity from the widening electronica genre.

I've listened to the album in my car on the way to work, and just hanging out with friends over a couple of drinks at home. It's a good mix, and makes for a great addition to my music collection.

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