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Come Touch the Sun

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"For your pleasure, I created...a dream."

That's how the last track (Flying Away) begins, in a jazzy-cool, restrained voice that cannot hide the Portuguese embers smoldering underneath. Close your eyes, and picture yourself as James Bond flying to Brazil at midnight, with this voice whispering in your ear. I could swear I heard this song before on some 60s Brazilian jazz album...but, like most of the other songs, it was written by the two German masterminds behind Mo' Horizons. Talk about breaking a stereotype: you would never guess that these guys weren't born in Cuba and raised in Rio.

Touch the Sun was not at all what I expected...every surprise was a good one. DJs Ralf Droesmeyer and Foh Wetzler stir electronic beats that sound engineered by BMW, into a melange of brassy funk, South American and African rhythms, latin and acid jazz, bossa nova bongos, stunning and sultry vocals, breathy flutes, jungley dub, and more. Then they somehow slip it all into a downbeat wrapper that is as sleek, smooth, energizing, and exotic as the dress Marilyn Monroe wore to sing Happy Birthday to President Kennedy.

For your pleasure, Mo' Horizons has created...a dream.

I have just finished the 5th song on the CD. By now my body is weightless and Im floating around my small universe, Incense flowing through my hair. One hand straight out and one bent, keeping time to the downbeats and my eyes are closed..and I'm seeing the future of this life...straight out in front of me. I am no longer "ego".

Buy this CD. This surpasses even Baby Mammoth. And thats a mouthfull.

This CD kicks. Buy it. Buy it today. Buy it NOW. Of 30 or so lounge CD's I have, this takes me out of my chair effortlessly. This makes me ...something...I never thought was there. This is the sound of the world turning.

The first time I heard of Mo Horizon's was when I heard the track "Foto Viva" on Thievery Corporation's compilation "Eighteenth Street Lounge Jet Society". It was dark, seductive and had a sort of groove that you could just totally unwind to while sipping a drink with a beautiful lady. After hearing it, I was curious about the band, checked out a few of their cuts while picking up different compilations and finally went for their feature release.

This is a very good album. It's a bit of jazz, great beats and for that special flair, you add Brazilian vibes into the mix to get "Come Touch the Sun". Most of the tracks on this CD are pretty smooth and neat - you have to have this for the full version of "Fly Away", and of course you'll recognize "Prince Charles Latest Affair" if you're a Brazilectro fan. And if you've seen a recent Kia (automobile) commercial, you'll recognize the familiar background mix from "Yes Baby Yes".

I highly recommend this album. It's a great addition to my collection and while it does have it's flaws (some tracks just don't do it for me - and I don't like the end of Foto Viva with the alarm clock) it more than makes up for it in general quality. Likewise, if you're a fan of this definitely look into ESL Jet Society as mentioned before, look at "More Psycodelico" by Reminiscence Quartet, and they do have another album. But IMO, the second album isn't as strong as this one is. Finally - their label is Stereo Deluxe - who showcases them on their compilation series titled "Basic Instinct".

"For your pleasure, I created...a dream."

That's how the last track (Flying Away) begins, in a jazzy-cool, restrained voice that cannot hide the Portuguese embers smoldering underneath. Close your eyes, and picture yourself as James Bond flying to Brazil at midnight, with this voice whispering in your ear. I could swear I heard this song before on some 60s Brazilian jazz album...but, like most of the other songs, it was written by the two German masterminds behind Mo' Horizons. Talk about breaking a stereotype: you would never guess that these guys weren't born in Cuba and raised in Rio.

Touch the Sun was not at all what I expected...every surprise was a good one. DJs Ralf Droesmeyer and Foh Wetzler stir electronic beats that sound engineered by BMW, into a melange of brassy funk, South American and African rhythms, latin and acid jazz, bossa nova bongos, stunning and sultry vocals, breathy flutes, jungley dub, and more. Then they somehow slip it all into a downbeat wrapper that is as sleek, smooth, energizing, and exotic as the dress Marilyn Monroe wore to sing Happy Birthday to President Kennedy.

For your pleasure, Mo' Horizons has created...a dream.

This was recommended to me because of some Theivery Corporation CD's I bought a while back and I can honestly say I like this album as much as any of my TC records.

Come Touch the Sun provides the perfect variety of jazz sounds. A great CD for driving or just chilling around the house. I especially like 'foto viva' talk about smooth! Wow! Would highly recommend.

This cd is, pure and simple, excellent. These guys go hand and hand with the ESL and Ubiquity vibe and never let up.

This cd is very similiar to some of Cal Tjader's sounds, along with tips of the hat to Jobim and Wanderly.

This will become one of your fave's if you give try it out.

Though Mo'Horizons weren't the first to enter on the whole lounge-jazz scene, they were one of the first to make a name for themselves. COME TOUCH THE SUN is the evidence of why. "Yes Baby Yes (Sally Said)" is chilled and funky, with a groovy piano that hits you in just the right place. "Hold On" makes a political statement danceable, and "Fever 99" makes you dance even faster in a bongo frenzy. Their cover of "Brazil" sounds completely authentic, even with a house rhythm. Who would have thought that Germany could do Latin-America justice? "Foto Viva" makes voyeurism sexy again (if only sonically). But in terms of pure chill out, you couldn't do better than "Prince Charles' Latest Affair," a slow and sensuous affair with a breathy "Oh, Charles!" sample that makes you feel slightly dirty. That alone makes up for weaker tracks.

This is a great album. It was listed in my record store under Trip-hop. I think it speaks for itself. They have a great sounds and the album flows really well. I would highly recommend it for a dance party or just chillin.

This album seems to always find it's way onto web and radio playlists, and for good reason. The album sound is infused with a cool mix contemporary style, Braziletro, and Latin lounge. Foto Viva is usually singled out as he album "hit" but this album is solid. Other hit songs including "Yes Baby Yes", "Price Charles Affair", and their take on the classic song "Brazil". My favorite song of their's - isn't on this album which is a song called "Pé Na Éstrada" (Hit The Road Jack).

I recommend you spend time listening to all of their other music and collaborations (mixes) as well - I'm a huge fan and these tracks are a nice addition to my Latin lounge set. :-)