“Spring Raindrops” Lyrics

“Spring Raindrops” Giovanni Perini The Cinematic Sessions: Shanghai (2010)

Itandeiru
Watashi no
Aware na
Kokoro ga
Itandeiru
Watashi no

My poor heart
Oh how it is aching
Can you hear the sound
Of it breaking
Show pity on the one
You’re forsaking
Look at all the love here
Just for the taking

(repeat all)

– by Anji Bee (BMI)

Note: These vocals were originally recorded in 2008 for the CC Asia Band Creative Commons project. My vocal files were also made available to remixers on the CC Mixter site, where Giovanni downloaded them to create this new version. An abbreviated version of these lyrics are featured in the Plastic Chair song, “Dispersion,“ from 2003. My Plastic Chair partner, Chukimai, translated my English lyrics to Japanese.

“Buddhahood” Lyrics

“Buddhahood” Benoit Cassar Danai, Vol. 2 (CD 1 : Camera Rolling) (2010)

Know ye not that this life is deceit?
Know ye not that enjoyment is illusion?
Know ye not the world is a passing show?
Know ye not that happiness is a dream?
Know ye not that praise and blame is insubstantial?
Know yet not that appearance is the mind itself?
Know yet not that the mind itself is Buddhahood?
Know yet not that the Buddhahood is the body of truth?

When ye reflect, all appearances are compacted out of mind
Contemplate the mind by day and night
From contemplation of the mind comes beatific vision
Abide in that beatitude
Know yet not that the mind itself is Buddhahood
Know yet not that the Buddhahood is the body of truth
Know ye not that the body of truth is truth itself
When ye meditate upon these things assiduously
Though ye do not succeed in rooting out desire and hatred
Know that whatever appears is your own mind-stuff
And that the mind itself is void
If ye dwell in wisdom inseparably
All the observances of the law, oblations, and the like
Are thus perfectly fulfilled

Know ye not that this life is deceit?
Know ye not that enjoyment is illusion?
Know ye not the world is a passing show?
Know ye not that happiness is a dream?
Know ye not that praise and blame is insubstantial?
Know yet not that appearance is the mind itself?
Know yet not that the mind itself is Buddhahood?
Know yet not that the Buddhahood is the body of truth?

Note: These lyrics are an adaptation of one of the Songs of Milarepa, a classic Tibetan Buddhist text. I recorded these vocals originally for the CC Asia Band Creative Commons project, where the song was called “Crossing The Pond.” My vocals were made available on the ccMixter site, where Benoit discovered them and created this version of the song.

Chillcast #233: Moody & Sexy

“Moody and sexy” isn’t too bad a way to sum up the overall musical theme of this week’s one hour set. This mix is infused with smooth, sultry rhythms and sensual vocals, but still retains some grit and edge. From downtempo and deep house to dub step and electro pop, there’s plenty of musical variety to savor. And you’re definitely gonna love the amazing free downloads included below!

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Playlist:

  1. “Wise” Ernesto Wise (2010) Buy on Juno Oct 1st
  2. “Ghost Ship” Bonobo Ninja Tune XX (2010) Download Free Mp3 | Preorder on Ninja Tune
  3. “A Town Called Obsolete (Mount Kimbie Remix)” Andreya Triana A Town Called Obsolete EP (2010) Buy on iTunes | Download Free Mp3
  4. “Espresso Madera” 7 Day Visa Buenos Aires (2010) Buy on iTunes | Download Free Mp3
  5. “Esprit 64564” Benfay Hey, What’s Wrong Baby? (2010) Buy on Juno
  6. “Cities (Radio Edit)” The Rebirth Station Cities (2010) Buy on iTunes
  7. “I Count The Ways (feat. Kylee Swenson)” Nortec Collective Presents: Bostich+Fussible Bulevar 2000 (2010) Buy at Amazon MP3 | Download Free Mp3
  8. “Worth It (Lounge Mix by Krantz)” DeLatin Sound Worth It (2010)
  9. “You Give Me (Love) [Drum Edit]” J. Axel feat. Astrid Suryanto The Statra Sound: Unreleased Reissues & B-Sides (2010) Download Free DJ Mix of album | Download Free Mp3
  10. “Remedy For My Soul (feat. Antoinette)” Corrugated Tunnel Remedy For My Soul (2010) Buy on iTunes
  11. “Fascinate Me (Fred Falke Edit)” Florrie Single (2010) Download Free Mp3
  12. “Love (Divasonic Remix)” Lovespirals Love EP (2010) Buy on iTunes | Download Free Mp3
  13. “Fascinator” Di Johnston Fascinator (2010) Buy at Amazon MP3 | Download Free Mp3

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Chillcast Video #44: Andreya Triana

This month’s Chillcast Video Edition features Ninja Tune artist, Andreya Triana, who just released her debut solo album Lost Where I Belong. This lovely video for the title track was directed by Daniel Chester and Dave Prosser and was produced by Sweetworld with live-action directed by Robert Sanderson. “Lost Where I Belong” was co-written with Fink and produced by Bonobo, who Andreya is currently on tour with.


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Chillcast #232: Edgily Chill

After last week’s extended 2 hour episode, we are back to our standard one hour format this week. I’ve got some slightly edgier stuff in the mix, but there’s still plenty of chill to keep the mood just how you like it. Look forward to a nice balance of vocals and instrumentals, as well as downtempo and upbeat tunes. There’s some truly excellent free downloads by some top shelf artists, so be sure to grab ’em while they’re hot!

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Playlist:

  1. “Lost Where I Belong” Andreya Triana Lost Where I Belong (2010) Buy on iTunes | Download Free Mp3
  2. “Wax Rose Saturday (Remux Edit)” Mux Mool Wax Rose Saturday EP (2010) Buy on iTunes | Download Free Mp3
  3. “Chillin’ Girl” Night Cruzer Diamonds & Pearls Lounge Vol. 4 (2010) Buy on iTunes
  4. “Every Day Of My Life” Sepalcure Love Pressure EP (2010) Buy on iTunes
  5. “No Lies” Duffstep Know You/More Lies (2010) out soon!
  6. “Low Point On High Ground” Adultnapper feat. Big Bully Low Point EP (2010) out soon!
  7. “Oh Boy (ft. Mirre M.)” Cusmos Cusmos (2010) Buy on iTunes
  8. “History (feat. Will YoungStill Going Remix)” Groove Armada History EP (2010) Buy on iTunes | Download Free Mp3
  9. “Bear In Mind” Damien.S VS Under Bear In Mind (2010) Buy on Beatport

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Chillcast #231: Labor Not

To help my fellow Americans celebrate the extended Labor Day weekend, I’ve put together a 2 hour DJ Mix for your listening pleasure. Listeners worldwide can enjoy this party-worthy mix of tunes, whether you’re at work, home, or on vacation somewhere. I’m gonna go out on a limb here (not really) and predict that you will find yourself listening to this episode multiple times. Lemme know if I’m right by leaving me a comment!

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Playlist:

  1. “Metro” Tao of Sound Metro (2010) Buy on iTunes | Download Free Mp3
  2. “First Voyage” Hisham Kharma First Voyage (2010) Buy on iTunes | Download Free Mp3
  3. “Liquid Sound Delivery” Goatika Creative Lab Musical Fish (2010) Buy on iTunes | Download Free Mp3
  4. “Killerbees (be-1ne Remix)” A Bridge Far Away Killerbees Remixes (2010) Download Free Mp3
  5. “Nexen 80R13” Benfay Hey, What’s Wrong Baby? (2010) Buy on Juno
  6. “Ease The Funk (Funky Destination Rhodes Remix)” BadboE Break The Funk Remixed (2010) Pre-order on iTunes
  7. “Together Forever (J’s Sexy Soul Mix)” DJ J’shon feat. Marcia Boynton Together Forever (2010) Buy on Juno
  8. “Backyard Smoker” Goulet Organica Lounge (2010) Buy on iTunes
  9. “Listen!” Tal M. Klein All Your Beats Vol. 3 (2010)
  10. “Summer Just Can’t Wave Goodbye” Deep88 Summer Stories (2010) Buy on Traxsource
  11. “Quietstorm” Andy Compton Khofelo (2010) Buy on iTunes
  12. “Sparkling Milk” Crablab Penzjina – EP (2010) Buy on iTunes
  13. “Slow” Darren DuVall Between The Streets EP (2010) Buy on iTunes
  14. “Mr. Swishy (Linkwood Remix)” Al Tourettes & Appleblim Lip Smacker EP (2010) Stream In Full | Buy from Simple
  15. “Sun” Kenton Slash Demon Sun EP (2010) Buy on iTunes
  16. “On A Journey” Neurotron The Force Vol 2. (2010) Buy on iTunes | Download Free Mp3
  17. “Broken Promises (Big In Ibiza Remix)” Marcie, Setrise, EBM Broken Promises (2010)
  18. “All We Have” Sunner Soul All We Have EP (2010) Buy on iTunes
  19. “Bring It Back (DJ MFR Bonus Mix)” New Mondo Bring It Back (2010) Buy on iTunes
  20. “Anything You Want (Louisubsole Remix – Radio Edit)” Size 9 Louisubsole World Beats Vol. 1 (2010) Out Sept 20th

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Chillcast #230: Summertime

Today’s 1 hour show is a pretty classic summertime Chillcast mix; you’ve got a number of genres represented here with both vocal and instrumental pieces. We start out with dub, move into downtempo chillout, pick it up with deep house, then a little drum ‘n’ bass, and bring it on home with a killer dance pop track. After I recorded the show I saw an amazing Lee Scratch Perry photo and interview feature that I highly recommend. Be sure to grab the 4 superb free downloads included!

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Playlist:

  1. “Psalm” Lee Scratch Perry Revelation (2010) Buy on Amazon MP3 | Download Free Mp3
  2. “Inner Space (feat. Aaron Aarti)” Temple of Truth Funky Sanctuary (2010) Buy at iTunes | Download Free Mp3
  3. “Trip To Tuscany” Show-B & Cyrus Cosmic Chill Lounge Vol. 4 (Beachclub Edition) (2010) Buy on iTunes
  4. “Between You And Me” By The Way Diamonds & Pearls Lounge Vol. 4 (2010) Buy on iTunes
  5. “Angie Dickinson (DJ Spinna Remix)” The Grooveblaster Angie Dickinson (2010) Buy on Traxsource
  6. “Third Sign (feat. Kes – Original)” Modern Groove Assembly The Third Sign (2010) Buy on AmieSt
  7. “Stay (Original Vocal Mix)” Phil Marwood & Kellylee Evans Stay (2010) Buy on iTunes
  8. “Stay With You” Style Disciples Stay With You/Logical Thinking (2010) Buy at iTunes | Download Free Mp3)
  9. “Overwhelm (Seba Remix)” Blu Mar Ten Natural History Remixes: Part 1 (2010) Buy on iTunes
  10. “Two Different Worlds” Afrobeta Do You Party? EP (2010) Buy at iTunes | Download Free Mp3

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Freedom to Share Remix Event

Anji Bee has contributed an accapella to the big ccMixter Freedom to Share remix event going on right now. The community remix site is responding to recent attacks made by ASCAP against the Creative Commons license concept. This event seeks to “demonstrate the power of creative collaboration using Creative Commons licenses.” If you’d like to get involved, you can create your own remix using any of the Freedom to Share accapellas, including Anji Bee’s “We Are Connected” vocal. A number of completed mixes are already available for download and reuse in podcasts, vidcasts, radio, and various other non-commercial purposes. You have until August 28, 2010 to upload your remix!

Personally, I’ve been thrilled by the interactions I’ve had with musicians and other vocalists working within the CC format, and have no problem with making some of my work available under the Attribution-NonCommercial license. In  2007, I contributed vocals to 2 songs on the Creative Commons free download album, Adrift, by Moosefrog and in 2008, I contributed vocals to 2 songs on the massive CC Asia Band project, CABACA. I have since made several other vocals and spoken words available on ccMixter.

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Chillcast #229: Fantastic

Somehow I managed to say “fantastic” no less than 3 times in the intro of today’s show and I decided that wasn’t half-bad as the subtitle. I’m going with an ever-so-slightly more ambient mix of tunes, with dashes of dream pop, and plenty of downtempo and chillout vibes. So get ready to drift off into pleasant little daydreams as you listen, my friends. There’s some cool free downloads included in the mix, so be sure to go grab ’em for your collection!

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Playlist:

  1. “Kentish Town (Walls Remix)” Tracey Thorn Opposites EP (2010) Out August 23rd | Download Free Mp3
  2. “Take Aim” Ambray Diamonds & Pearls Lounge Vol. 4 (2010) Buy on iTunes
  3. “Where Do You Put Your Heart” January Careful What You Tell The Sky (2010) Buy on Amazon Mp3 | Download Free Mp3
  4. “Cut (feat. Joseph Arthur)” Dive Index The Surface We Divide (2010) Buy on iTunes | Download Free Mp3
  5. “Greenlight (Chillout Edit)” Mike Danis Cool Off Chillout Vol. 3 (2010) Out August 27th
  6. “Love (Xurba Remix)” Lovespirals Love EP (2010) Buy on iTunes | Download Free Mp3
  7. “Silver Music” Audra Everything Changes (2009) Buy on iTunes
  8. “You’re A Real Angel” La Boutique Works, Downtempo Musique and Other Temperate Tracks (2010) Buy on iTunes | Download Free Mp3
  9. “The Keeper (Live)” Bonobo feat. Andreya Triana Live at KEXP (2010) Download Free Mp3
  10. “Here All Along (ft. Ava FainGoulet Mix)” Bryan Ford Organica Lounge (2010) Buy on iTunes
  11. “Mad About You (Steve “FunkWorm” Butler Lounge Lizard Mix)” Neferfari Mad About You (2010) Out soon
  12. “Pretty Lies” Ernesto & Markus Z Spin On (2010) Buy on iTunes
  13. “Smile Para Mi” 7 Day Visa Buenos Aires (2010) Buy on iTunes

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Chillcast Video #43: Bonobo

This month’s Chillcast Video Edition features a gorgeous video by Ninja Tune artist, Bonobo. Their latest album includes several collaborations with lovely vocalist, Andreya Triana — who just released her debut solo album on Ninja Tune. Their first single, “The Keeper,” is a sensual neo-soul downtempo song. The Keeper EP (available on iTunes), includes 2 remixes and an instrumental mix, plus the original mix from Black Sands (available on iTunes).


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