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Archive for April, 2010
Women Explained (thanks @dchetty)
I found this over on @dchettys blog and thought it was absolute genius!
Amy Winehouse: This week’s sample find
There’s nothing I love more than digging out an obscure track that was sampled in a contemporary track, especially when the later version was a success in it’s own right. This week, I found the origin of the bass line used in Amy Winehouse’s killer track “You Know I’m No Good.” It’s taken from a track by The Harvey Averdene Dozen from back in 1968.
Here’s Harvey and his other 11 compadres doing there thing:
Here’s Amy’s tune with Havery’s b line skillfully dropped in:
Have a great Monday,
Lester
(If you’re reading this on Facebook, click here to see the videos)
What I Said on Twitter This Week
- @trevornoah killing it on stage. #sama16 #fb #
- The awards have begun but there's still chaos in the aisles as people try to find seats #sama16 #sama #fb #
- After an epic #sama #audi #risa fail,we're missing pre drinks and going up to the awards now #fb #
- 30 minutes waiting downstairs for a car. #sama #fail #
- Queuing for the limo at the Samas. This year's theme seems to be 'waiting.' No one here to coordinate from Sama or Risa side. #Fail #fb #
- @lorenmuiz They had still not sorted tickets out 2 hour before the event. And now everyone is late again. Now the cars are running behind. in reply to lorenmuiz #
- Queuing for the limo at the Samas. This year's theme seems to be 'waiting' #
- Dear RISA WHAT THE FUCK ARE YOU DOING? Another hour in the line after yesterday's screw up. #sama16 #sama #fail #
- RISA's production office is a farce. Complete lack of organization, preparation or competence. #fail #sama16 #sama #
- Checking out the Parlotones rehearsal at the Super Bowl. #sama16 #fb #
- The Long Island Iced Tea is great value for money at Sun City. #fb #
- I get this feeling sometimes that makes me wonder why you wanna take me under #
- Feet in pool. Long island in hand. Sun in pocket. #goodtimes #fb #
- Grabbing a quick bite at the Valley of waves. Great weather out here. #
- A champagne breakfast should clear this champagne hangover. Down to the pool we go #fb #
- DJ dropping Fairytale on the decks. Saw the Liquid Deep boys rock it live last night. Good times #fb #
- @Jo_Godden Mms not working here for some reason! Will post pics when I get back to the hotel. @lloydjansen somewhere in the vicinity too #fb in reply to Jo_Godden #
- Jerusha doing an intimate set in the Orchard room. New Holland up next in the room next door #fb #
- Just hooked up with @loyisobala at the after party. Good times #fb #
- Being Chauffeured to the Palace now for the after party. Welcome to Friday night #sama16 style. #fb #
- First night of #Sama16 wrapping up. Now off to the after party. #fb #
- Loyiso and Axene on stage. Maybe it's all the same. #fb #
- @lesterhein: Congrats to @byronclarkesa for being nominated with the best and getting his name up in lights. Now we work for next year #fb #
- Congrats to @byronclarkesa for being nominated with the best and getting his name up in lights. Now we work for next year #
- Jason Hartman taking the stage now. #sama16 #fb #
- And the Sama goes to … Brian Temba #
- And the awards have begun #fb #sama16 #
- @lesterhein: Just finished pre drinks. About to be seated for the awards. Fingers crossed #sama16 #fb #
- Just finished pre drinks. About to be seated for the awards. Fingers crossed #sama16 #
- First album I executively produced & co-wrote w/ @chadsaaiman nominated for Best R&B/Neo Soul at @SAmusicawards "Self-Inflicted" #
- RT @chadsaaiman: This is it! http://tweetphoto.com/18659120 #
- Bar Fridge got raided by a baboon. He made off with some pringles, a jungle bar and some kit kat's. Had to chase him out. #sama16 #
- Just met Oskido. Wicked. #fb #
- @PrincessNellyK You missed a big night.Cool Runnings, then went to see Fresh, Euphonic and Liquid Deep and wound up at Taboo in the early in reply to PrincessNellyK #
- Finally made it to Sun City after 4 hours of delays. Checking in to the Sun City hotel now #fb #
- Thursday night just ended. Time for a quick nap before the drive to Sun City where I can sleep by the pool. #fb #
- @PrincessNellyK Yup. Here for the SAMA's. About to stroll in to Cool Runnings for a beer or two. You keen? in reply to PrincessNellyK #
- Off to Mellville for a bit of a party. #fb #
- @byronclarkesa singing to some fans in Jozi. The whole room is singing along to Pieces Of Me. Good times. #fb #
- Finally doing some proper chilling. #fb #
- Winding down at sunset #fb http://twitpic.com/1fk5xb #
- In Jozi for the next couple of days. Any peeps keen to hook up? #fb #
- Top of the morning! Getting ready to set off for Sandtown with Byron Clarke for an interview on 94.7 Highveld Stereo #fb #
- So much for no beer. I blame the pool #fb #
- @chadsaaiman @byronclarkesaThis T shirt was made for us! @stereotypesa http://twitpic.com/1fbez8 #
- This T shirt was made for me! @stereotypesa http://twitpic.com/1fbez8 #
- Trying like hell to resist a midnight snack #
- Clothes hangers are one of things I always mean to buy, but can never remember to. #
- Holy hell. What a day. #fb #
- What's the average price of a draft these days? #fb #
- Chilling at News Cafe in town with @byronclarkesa to beat the traffic. #work #
- Traffic. Bleh. #fb #
- Trying to get in touch with someone at Kaya FM. Can you recommend anyone? #
- My next royalty cheque is going straight to a pair of 824's – http://bit.ly/d1jq29 #
- One more vid to export and then time to hit the hay. Early start tomorrow – big week ahead #SAMA16 here we come #
- @isaacmonty sending the Summer City mp3 to you now. Have fun #
- Just finished fitting the hats on my new track "Breathe" #
- I almost forgot how cool sidechaining compressors can be. #fb #
- @isaacmonty @chadsaaiman Can't waot to hear it. You're going to love what I have for you two
# - I <3 Tor! http://bit.ly/cJl5pv #
What I Said on Twitter This Week
- @trevornoah killing it on stage. #sama16 #fb #
- The awards have begun but there's still chaos in the aisles as people try to find seats #sama16 #sama #fb #
- After an epic #sama #audi #risa fail,we're missing pre drinks and going up to the awards now #fb #
- 30 minutes waiting downstairs for a car. #sama #fail #
- Queuing for the limo at the Samas. This year's theme seems to be 'waiting.' No one here to coordinate from Sama or Risa side. #Fail #fb #
- @lorenmuiz They had still not sorted tickets out 2 hour before the event. And now everyone is late again. Now the cars are running behind. in reply to lorenmuiz #
- Queuing for the limo at the Samas. This year's theme seems to be 'waiting' #
- Dear RISA WHAT THE FUCK ARE YOU DOING? Another hour in the line after yesterday's screw up. #sama16 #sama #fail #
- RISA's production office is a farce. Complete lack of organization, preparation or competence. #fail #sama16 #sama #
- Checking out the Parlotones rehearsal at the Super Bowl. #sama16 #fb #
- The Long Island Iced Tea is great value for money at Sun City. #fb #
- I get this feeling sometimes that makes me wonder why you wanna take me under #
- Feet in pool. Long island in hand. Sun in pocket. #goodtimes #fb #
- Grabbing a quick bite at the Valley of waves. Great weather out here. #
- A champagne breakfast should clear this champagne hangover. Down to the pool we go #fb #
- DJ dropping Fairytale on the decks. Saw the Liquid Deep boys rock it live last night. Good times #fb #
- @Jo_Godden Mms not working here for some reason! Will post pics when I get back to the hotel. @lloydjansen somewhere in the vicinity too #fb in reply to Jo_Godden #
- Jerusha doing an intimate set in the Orchard room. New Holland up next in the room next door #fb #
- Just hooked up with @loyisobala at the after party. Good times #fb #
- Being Chauffeured to the Palace now for the after party. Welcome to Friday night #sama16 style. #fb #
- First night of #Sama16 wrapping up. Now off to the after party. #fb #
- Loyiso and Axene on stage. Maybe it's all the same. #fb #
- @lesterhein: Congrats to @byronclarkesa for being nominated with the best and getting his name up in lights. Now we work for next year #fb #
- Congrats to @byronclarkesa for being nominated with the best and getting his name up in lights. Now we work for next year #
- Jason Hartman taking the stage now. #sama16 #fb #
- And the Sama goes to … Brian Temba #
- And the awards have begun #fb #sama16 #
- @lesterhein: Just finished pre drinks. About to be seated for the awards. Fingers crossed #sama16 #fb #
- Just finished pre drinks. About to be seated for the awards. Fingers crossed #sama16 #
- First album I executively produced & co-wrote w/ @chadsaaiman nominated for Best R&B/Neo Soul at @SAmusicawards "Self-Inflicted" #
- RT @chadsaaiman: This is it! http://tweetphoto.com/18659120 #
- Bar Fridge got raided by a baboon. He made off with some pringles, a jungle bar and some kit kat's. Had to chase him out. #sama16 #
- Just met Oskido. Wicked. #fb #
- @PrincessNellyK You missed a big night.Cool Runnings, then went to see Fresh, Euphonic and Liquid Deep and wound up at Taboo in the early in reply to PrincessNellyK #
- Finally made it to Sun City after 4 hours of delays. Checking in to the Sun City hotel now #fb #
- Thursday night just ended. Time for a quick nap before the drive to Sun City where I can sleep by the pool. #fb #
- @PrincessNellyK Yup. Here for the SAMA's. About to stroll in to Cool Runnings for a beer or two. You keen? in reply to PrincessNellyK #
- Off to Mellville for a bit of a party. #fb #
- @byronclarkesa singing to some fans in Jozi. The whole room is singing along to Pieces Of Me. Good times. #fb #
- Finally doing some proper chilling. #fb #
- Winding down at sunset #fb http://twitpic.com/1fk5xb #
- In Jozi for the next couple of days. Any peeps keen to hook up? #fb #
- Top of the morning! Getting ready to set off for Sandtown with Byron Clarke for an interview on 94.7 Highveld Stereo #fb #
- So much for no beer. I blame the pool #fb #
- @chadsaaiman @byronclarkesaThis T shirt was made for us! @stereotypesa http://twitpic.com/1fbez8 #
- This T shirt was made for me! @stereotypesa http://twitpic.com/1fbez8 #
- Trying like hell to resist a midnight snack #
- Clothes hangers are one of things I always mean to buy, but can never remember to. #
- Holy hell. What a day. #fb #
- What's the average price of a draft these days? #fb #
- Chilling at News Cafe in town with @byronclarkesa to beat the traffic. #work #
- Traffic. Bleh. #fb #
- Trying to get in touch with someone at Kaya FM. Can you recommend anyone? #
- My next royalty cheque is going straight to a pair of 824's – http://bit.ly/d1jq29 #
- One more vid to export and then time to hit the hay. Early start tomorrow – big week ahead #SAMA16 here we come #
- @isaacmonty sending the Summer City mp3 to you now. Have fun #
- Just finished fitting the hats on my new track "Breathe" #
- I almost forgot how cool sidechaining compressors can be. #fb #
- @isaacmonty @chadsaaiman Can't waot to hear it. You're going to love what I have for you two #
- I <3 Tor! http://bit.ly/cJl5pv #
Breathe – This Week’s New Tune
I started trying to make an electro house track, but just like every other time I started making electro, the track went in a different direction. There are still elements of my original idea in here (the lead synth which I named Let It Ride – listen and you’ll hear why) but the track is still a lot more mellow that I originally intended, despite clocking in at 128BPM.
The track was produced fully using Reason with a heavy reliance on the fantastic Thor polysynth.
Breathe by Lester Hein from Lester Hein on Vimeo.
