Distriction: Nightcap
July 27, 2008 at 2:28 pm
And the sun is beyond set, far below the horizon; yet the lights are just hitting peak illumination. The second wind arrives in full force as the city comes alive. The sixtieth minute of bliss fades further into memory, time and space lose meaning. After happy hour ends the clock stops running and past nor future hold stock against the eternal present. Social lubrication eases the lingering loungers’ focus from bar to dj booth, they dance as if no one is watching. No drink seems like the last until you’re halfway between the dancefloor and a friendly stranger’s futon. The night is capped and all that awaits is morning. Now the city lights fade as the sun peeks its crest over the skyline and cycle begins again.
Ursula 1000 - Kinda’ Kinky
(Kinda’ Kinky/ 2002 )
Nickodemus - Desert Dancer
(Buddha-Bar, Vol. IV/ 2002)
Thievery Corporation -The Cosmic Game
(The Cosmic Game/ 2005)
Ursula 1000 - Nightcap
(Kinda’ Kinky/ 2002)
Federico Aubele - Esta Noche
(Gran Hotel Buenos Aires/ 2004)
Thievery Corporation - Until the Morning
(The Richest Man in Babylon/ 2002)
sidenote(s): Again, all ESL artists for this list. A bit all over the place; but after Happy Hour ends the ones who stay at the bar usually are too. So, a nightcap; the halfway point between “the dancefloor and the futon.” For what it’s worth — enjoi.
photo credit: Cishore
I am a fan actually. But this is first time I am writing. This list that I found out at this moment I felt very desperate, made me feel wonderful.
Thank you and thank you:)
I thought Thievery corporation has only one version of until the morning. … The rewound version. …mm.. interesting.
i can’t tell you how pleased i am to hear that gozde. you’re welcome you’re welcome but beyond that, thank you. don’t be a stranger :o)
hmm … very interesting indeed — do you have a preference?
i <3 Ursula 1000
love the thievery corporation. check them out at this year’s Voodoo Experience
Sweet.
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fk: i thought ursula added a bit of an up twist to the list but im glad you like it
caj: thievery is my new fav du jour, kinda reminds me of sts9s more chill tracks … a bit like downtemp rjd2 and ltj bukem a bit … with an exotic twist
bdr: sticky
Love this mix! Its so sultry you almost need a fire extinguisher. Great job!
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