Thursday, February 24, 2011

Flying Lotus - Los Angeles

This album is something special because it's really difficult to describe the music Flying Lotus does and after reading this post and maybe getting yourself the album, you'll still be surprised about what you are hearing.

His real name is Steven Ellison and he grew up with alot of musical influence coming from all sides, being related to the famous jazz muscian, Coltrane. His music knows no boundaries and he combines HipHop, instrumental beats, jazz, electronic music in general and ethnic/world music creating a universe of melodies and tunes. As for the vocals he uses these strange sounding samples. I guess most of those are from old jazz classics. It may take some time to get used to this, but it's worth it!

"Los Angeles" is my favorite album from this guy, who got really popular with the release of his new album "Cosmogramma" (featuring guests like Thom Yorke of Radiohead). He also works as a producer for artists like Gonjasufi and has almost established a new genre with his music (with people like Tokimonsta, Teebs or Nosaj Thing almost doing the same thing he does).

Listen to if you enjoy: J Dilla, Madlib, Prefuse 73, Daedelus, Instrumental music in general


It doesn't make much sense posting a song as an example, because the album is clearly not a collection of singles but made for listening through the whole thing.
Still, here's one track from "Los Angeles" (one of the more funky ones):

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26 comments:

  1. !sense!February 24, 2011 at 2:05 AM

    Its aight.

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 24, 2011 at 2:06 AM

    Nice music video they sound great.

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  3. Hombre720February 24, 2011 at 2:27 AM

    Very nice.

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  4. Obi-wan MikenobiFebruary 24, 2011 at 2:28 AM

    Almost euphoric, Loving the album cover aswell.

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  5. Patti D.February 24, 2011 at 3:01 AM

    didn't know this, thanks for the recommendation

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  6. PekkaKFebruary 24, 2011 at 3:27 AM

    Now this was good, thanks for sharing

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  7. HaraldFebruary 24, 2011 at 3:33 AM

    i liked the track. considering listening to the whole thing. cheers!

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  8. jopjopjopFebruary 24, 2011 at 3:38 AM

    great sound, going to check them out

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  9. rfsFebruary 24, 2011 at 4:14 AM

    nice, I like it

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  10. FilmAdviserFebruary 24, 2011 at 4:19 AM

    I could never understand this music

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  11. Hom DiddlyFebruary 24, 2011 at 4:25 AM

    I really like the track in the video, I'll have to check them out!

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  12. The Facts of VidyaFebruary 24, 2011 at 4:30 AM

    Always looking for new music, cheers :)

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  13. D.February 24, 2011 at 5:04 AM

    Really nice to know more about them

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  14. edFebruary 24, 2011 at 5:56 AM

    the drums really make this song

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  15. DrivebotFebruary 24, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    yeah flo lo is dope, i might make a mix sometime soon with some fly lo on it, like a more mellow mix. you can really hear the same synth used in cosmogramma on parisian goldfish! following

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  16. AtlasFebruary 24, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    I just can't stop listening to this and the N Jaar fellow.

    Great posts, mate.

    Keep it up

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  17. AnonymousFebruary 24, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    Another good music blog. Thanks!

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  18. MotivationalizedFebruary 24, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    Thanks, I'll check it out.

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  19. RahmanFebruary 24, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    Great music,keep up the excellent content!

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  20. SpongeworthyFebruary 24, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    cool, not really me though.

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  21. obiFebruary 24, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    nice tune, thanks for sharing. following ;)

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  22. ScottFebruary 24, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    It really is hard to describe it, lol.

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  23. InnovationsFebruary 24, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    i love flying lotus

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  24. Aaron M. GipsonFebruary 24, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    This is really really good! Thanks for introducing me to some good new music!

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  25. SteveFebruary 25, 2011 at 3:28 AM

    Why Ache of the Ear? My ears don't ache after listening to this music

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  26. GFTMFebruary 28, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    Ill make sure to check this out man, cheers

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