INCredible Sound of Gilles Peterson

Gilles Peterson

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 15, 2000)
• Original Release Date: August 15, 2000
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Sony
• ASIN: B00004W59D
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Vinyl
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #87,145 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Track Listings

1. I Can See the Future [Ski'sa Main Mix] - Incognito

2. I Am the Black Gold of the Sun [4 Hero Remix] - Nuyorican Soul

3. I See - MJ Cole,

4. River Man - Andy Bey

5. Fleur - Minnie Riperton

6. Truth - Handsome Boy Modeling School, Galt MacDermot, Roisin

7. Your Revolution - DJ Vadim, Sarah Jones

8. Rejoice - Pharoah Sanders

9. Flower [Aka Scuba Mix] - Soul Dhamma

10. Messages [Main Mix] - Critical Point, Vikter Duplaix

11. Skindo le Le - Alive,

12. See the Light - Eddie Russ

13. Let the Sun Shine In - Sons & Daughters of Lite

14. Spread Love - Black Sun, Lenny Fontana

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

It's occasionally hard to wrap one's American boy-band-addled brain around the idea, but there is a world across the ocean in which blustery A&R execs aren't the musical tastemakers--the DJs are. Imagine that. You could say that one in particular, acid-jazz kingpin Mr. Gilles Peterson, is chiefly responsible for giving jazz back to the entire under-40 U.K. population. So when a compilation by someone like that hits the streets, it's understandably cause for celebration. The bad news is that the original double-disc import edition has been hobbled at the knees for its domestic release. The much better news is that the single CD that remains is still as gorgeously diverse as Peterson's radio shows. It features tons of jazz (most notably saxophonist Pharoah Sanders) and vibraphonist Roy Ayers), heartbreaking soul (Minnie Riperton), sultry hip-hop (Handsome Boy Modeling School) and DJ Vadim), and otherwise indescribable journeys (Soul Dhamma's "Flower," Nuyorican Soul's piano-backed Balearic cocktail "I Am the Black Gold of the Sun"). The entire urban music spectrum holds hands and sways in harmony under Mr. Peterson's direction. --Bob Michaels

Product Description

Soul/funk: One of the Frew True Eclectic DJ 's Mixes his Favourite Current Ground Breaking Tunes with Obscure and Unmistakable Classics. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing. Let him take control of your taste...., April 3, 2000

By	stewart (London, Engerland) - See all my reviews

This review is from: INCredible Sound of Gilles Peterson (Audio CD)

My friend originally bought this, but I have recorded it and listened to it so many times I think of this album as mine. When listening to this album you will think 'fantastic tunes' and 'impeccable taste'. Both are equally applicable to this fine double CD. Gilles Peterson is one of the most innovative and talented DJ's in the UK today and has done more than anyone to explore and redefine the genre of acid Jazz. The CD starts with some old-skool funk via George Clinton and then swiftly moves on past contempory stars Nyorican Soul, to some classic jazz treats. Don't worry if you haven't heard most of the tracks before, and therefore assume that they are mediocre unknowns or up-his-own-arse exclusive tracks. Every track in this CD is very cutting edge and a joy to listen to. I especially reccomend 'ohio' by the Isley brothers, pure genius- and mixed in after it is a beautiful song 'les fleurs' by minnie riperton, great voice. If you are looking to seriously expand you music collection and listen to tunes which will make you grin to, then buy this. I tell you, you will want to buy the album of nearly every track. Even better, tune into BBC Radio 1 on wednesday evening to hear the master at work.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Spectacular, but buy the import CD, October 1, 2001

By	Nick Kallen "Nick Kallen" (Berkeley, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The range of music is incredible. Really this is a collection of gems spanning decades and genres and yet mixed together with transparent expertise.

Because of this eclectic and obscure range, no matter how sophisticated you are, you will learn something about music by listening to this CD. I've listened to Peterson's Worldwide on KCRW for several years, and his range and influence and knowledge smack you in the face. He is most famous for starting Talking Loud and with it the Acid Jazz movement, which is in 2001 returning in full force in the nu-jazz movement (cf: Jazzanova, Kyoto Jazz Massive, Beatless, Nathan Haines, Truby Trio, Afronaut, and so on). But the range on this disk isn't just NEW music, and it isn't just JAZZ music, it's everything old and new, and that it is mixed together so smoothly is proof that Gilles Peterson is the world's greatest DJ. He is the DJ's DJ's DJ.

BUY THE IMPORT!!, it isn't just worth the extra money it is a spectacular deal. Precious gems. Something for everyone but for those with discerning taste for the greatest and most underground in any genre, it's diamonds and solid gold.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Amazing journey between genres, but BUY THE IMPORT (2-disc), November 4, 2002

By	Erin Finney "jimmylegs" (Austin, TX United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

You'll find copy after copy of this release for sale, but only the single discs. Apparently a "condensed" version also flooded the market, but narrowing down Gilles' original choice of tracks doesn't approximate what he was trying to do from song to song. The import version (2-disc set) is vastly more impressive, and though it spans many genres, it's still musically cohesive and makes you want to witness one of his sets yourself someday...