50 years from that day it was recorded, it's a record that keeps all its emotional power intact, undimmed by half a century. We are delighted to have the opportunity to tell this story, a tale never told until now. So it was that Steve opened his heart without anyone asking, like a memory fished out from the distant past, awakened by a smell, a sound, or the vision of a record cover. When we met Steve Kuhn, he told us a story that can only be told to a brief traveling companion, someone who will get off after a few stops and will never be seen again. What if there was a disc that contains all of these? There are the sudden goodbyes, wordless love songs and poignant words that everyone hears but the one person who should listen to them never will. There are some records that turn out to be important only in the worst moments of our life the thrill of a rare vinyl record that we have always been looking for, in which the liner notes that tell us the story of that night, of that recording, of those days creating an arrangement.īut there are also records that tell us nothing records without liner notes or information, those records that bring us unexpected reflections by great masters of music who spent themselves on a friend who hasn't published much and who deserves more. It's the playfulness and the power in making music together, the true magic recipe of these Freaky People: we are what the Universe wants! Co-produced with brother Legno and digital sister La Tempesta.Įvery time we walk into a record store digging for music we look for something different, something that satisfies our emotional demand in that moment. This is music of multiple forces, a sacred harmony to overcome barriers, which sees no enemies and breaks down egos. Everything is always supported by the balance between robust and biting guitar riffs, raga-rock incursions, tribal rhythm sections and impregnable and captivating sax drifts and echoes of the soft lysergic sound of the 60s cannot be missing. These chants are incisive gospel and soul sermons and their narration magically permeates throughout the album. There's certainly a greater lightness and airiness, expecially in the most immediate and direct arrangements to convey the message of brotherhood because the absolute weapon lies in female voices and choirs. Their typical blend of Spiritual-Jazz, Psychedelia and Afro-Latin Rock remains on the same wave, accentuating the collective rite of liberation and expansion of the spirit. From their home of Love & Nature, they set out to travel the Universe to forge a new Being together. Now, they live in a futuristic Garden of Delights, inhabited by strange bright bubbles, golden wheels, water secrets and mysterious plants.
You're a vital part of the BBE story and we look forward to journeying on with you, into 2022 and beyond.Īl Doum and the Faryds continue their journey toward a New Direction. We wouldn't still be here after 25 years if it wasn't for your support and encouragement, so we'd like to extend our eternal thanks to you all, whether you've bought a record, attended a gig or streamed a song of ours over the last quarter century. Sit back, relax, and enjoy this selection of almost 40 tracks, featuring an exclusive reimagining of Beatchild and Justin Nozuka's 'The Only Difference' crafted by BBE artist and staffer, Sumsuch. The last year has seen multiple reissues in DJ Amir's continued exploration of Detroit's iconic Strata Records, a benchmark 20th anniversary box set and book celebrating J Dilla's 'Welcome 2 Detroit', acclaimed David Bowie tribute album 'Modern Love', more contemporary Afro-centric cuts on BBE's sister label Batakari Music, and fresh original material from MF Robots, Sean Khan and Sons of the Sun. In another year dominated by uncertainty, crippling manufacturing delays and a global shipping crisis, BBE Music has managed to get a surprising amount of music out into the world during 2021, even if none of the staff are entirely sure exactly how they did it.
BBE Music celebrates its 25th year of Barely Breaking Even with 'Staff Selections 2021', a bumper pack of musical highlights from the last 12 months, as chosen by the label team themselves.