March 3rd, 2010
According to BTS Radio, the fine people who wrangled this mix: “there’s a deep rooted sound to Teebs‘ music that connects with our everyday surroundings. It spotlights emotional corners and builds warmth over the listener. Initially, I was drawn into Teebs’ world when I discovered his artwork. Rich in color, complex, yet leaving enough breathing room for its subjects to shine. I guess the same can be said for his production.” Or as the guy who commented on my Low End Theory article more succintly opined: “Teebs is the don.”
The latest mix from the 2:00 a.m. wine warrior is predictably heavy on Los Angeles beat music, featuring rarely heard CDR cuts from Samiyam, Flying Lotus, Exile, and Teebs himself. There are lots of reasons why Teebs’ mixes stand out from the millions cluttering the Internet. I could ramble aimlessly about how he picks good songs and makes seamless transitions, but that’s expected. For me, it’s less about the richness of Teebs’ colors, and more about the precision of his arrangements. His blends coast as though there was only one proper order, a single stoned tone stuck between sad and sublime, the sound of someone bent on studying small details with a head full of clouds. This mix doesn’t have a name but if it did, I’d suggest “Suturing Through Smoke” or possibly “Do Not Operate Heavy Machinery.”
Tracklist below the jump.
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MP3: Teebs - BTS Radio Mix
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November 7th, 2009
2:00 a.m. wine is a risky endeavor. On the proper occasion, it can be wise, if not essential to ease social awkwardness, set the mood, or just get your mind right. However, should things not go your way, it can be the recipe to a sledgehammer headache worthy of Peter Gabriel (no shock that monkey.) But there’s no denying that at that late hour, fermented grape can be undeniably awesome, mingling with the impending sleeplessness to create a mildly hallucinogenic euphoria. Throw a spliff into the mix and now we’re talking. Teebs, one of the Brainfeeder brethren, understands this alchemy well, at least that’s what you’d expect from his blurry, bong-ripped, down-tempo beats that most closely resemble Brainfeeder boss Flying Lotus.
His latest mix, 2:00 a.m. Wine, done for Cosmopolyphonic Radio, channels this Ambien-addled aesthetic (the miracles of modern chemistry) and delivers a gauzy beautiful haze ideal for the witching hours. Best served with some Miles Raymond-approved vintage, the pop and hiss of vinyl and the strongest smoke money can afford. For those in the 9-0 zip codes and attempting to strike this combo, you are in luck. Come Sunday, Teebs, Daedelus, Gaslamp Killer, Kutmah, and Jogger, will be kicking off the first of the monthly Brainfeeder sessions at the Downtown Independent. Flier below the jump. $10. Strong drink not included.
In the meantime, should you still be awake in 10 hours, your playlist is now pre-programmed.
Download:
MP3: Teebs-Cosmopolyphonic 2:00 A.M. Wine Mix
MP3: Teebs-”Untitled Beat”
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