Compilation Title :
Chillpresso ~ dari bali ~ ( Compiled by Supercozi )

Genre : Downtempo, Chillout

Label : Hypo=espresso Records ( Bali / Japan )

Released: 2007-04-27

Format: CD / Digital

Track List:
01: Waltz On The Dusk Sand / Supercozi ~ featuring Lex empress
02: Chill Dome Refugees / System7 vs Zen Lemonade
03: Hardcore Buddhist / Blue Planet Corporation
04: Sun Chaser / Zen Lemonade
05: Catalyzer / Zen Lemonade vs Jules Evans featuring Rio Sidik
06: Got To Get Ready / Brother Culture ( Gus Till & Youth remix)
07: Red Sun Dub / Gus Till
08: Lady Mint Tea / Supercozi
09: I Need Sunshine ( Gus Till remix) / Ionizer
10: Aurora / Jong

( 日本語は下）’ Chillpresso 1 dari bali ‘ is the first chill out compilation from Hypo Espresso Records that was founded and based in island of god, Bali, Indonesia until 2016, before it was relocated to South France.

‘ Dari Bali ‘ mean ‘ From Bali ‘ in Indonesian. Indeed, this compilation keeps it’s musical spine on a sun dripping atmosphere with warm vibes and organic grooves.
This sound saga has been woven by 8 artists who have very strong connection and love for Bali over the years. Naturally, this project has became a very personal soundtrack of island life for label and artists who were involved.

10 down tempo tracks with multi coloured flavours of Jazz, Asian chill, Dub, melodic drum’n bass, and even Waltz takes listeners effortlessly to tropical lounge on the beach.

The album features three different vocalists, including the UK dub singer MC Brother Culture and Dutch singer Lex Empress, also plenty of real instruments such as violin, flute, trumpet, drum, percussion, and authentic sounds from Balinese Hindu ceremonies.

 

Music Review by David Dobson (DJ David Hikari)

1.Waltz On The Dusk Sand / Supercozi

The album opens with a soothing cinematic 8/6 waltz by Supercozi, featuring Dutch vocalist Lex Empress and Irish violinist Sally Jo from Saharadja (the well known Bali based world music band). The lyrics reflect the personal metamorphosis Cozi experienced through the birth of her first child. Lex’s tender voice and Gus Till’s fine production lull us into a sense of warm reassuring harmony, opening us up to the welcome treats that follow. Ennio Morricone would be proud.

2.Chill Dome Refugees / System 7 vs Zen Lemonade

There is no need for introduction of respected electronic music pioneers and innovators System 7. This collaboration between System7 and Zen Lemonade captures the magical multi dimensional influences of Bali upon the work and lives of all four of these talented artists. It was in Bali, many years ago, where the idea for System 7 was originally conceived. Today, the island is home to Zen Lemonade and Hypo Studio. The track itself is based on Gus’ reworking of a gamelan loop taken from the track “Sinom X Files”, from System 7’s album “Golden Section”. Zen Lemonade’s Zen dub bass line provides a respectfully sensitive and spacious counter balance and anchor to Steve’s trademark ethereal guitar and Miquette’s synths. Supercozi has provided additional arrangement and support. The final result is a superbly produced synergy of all elements and artists.

3.Hardcore Buddhist / Blue Planet Corporation

The album changes gear and gains momentum with the following vibrant jazzadelic sample laden track from Blue Planet Corporation (Paris based Gabriel Masurel). The frenzied Rhodes organ, chased by an ecstatic flute and Gabriel’s live drumming, create a driven dynamic racy feel that builds a very live and fluid atmosphere of excitement and mystery.

4. Sun Chaser / Zen Lemonade

Things level out and enter cruise mode with the following groove from Zen Lemonade. We’re served up a crisp combination of a progressive house morning feel, coupled with spacey synths and the trip hop funkiness of mad cut up samples. Check out the excellent live bass by Campbell Hapi – it really carries the track.

5. Catalyzer / Zen Lemonade vs Jules Evans featuring Rio Sidik

Jules Evans has released numerous tracks as a member and producer of Western Rebel Alliance, Underwolves, and Muki. This collaboration between him and Zen Lemonade treats us to a chilled atmospheric late night jazz feel, lightened with a drum and bass rhythm and accompanied by Rio Sidik’s solo trumpet and Supercozi’s silky smooth vocals.

6. Got To Get Ready / Brother Culture (Youth & Gus Till Remix)

“How to get ready for true loving?” This laid back yet extremely funked up number sets you well on your way to finding out. Featuring inspirational lyrics from Rasta/dub MC Brother Culture, aka Kulcha B, who has worked and released with the likes of Dubhead, Roots Garden, and Youth since the 90’s. A surprise that widens the scope of the sound base of Youth’s label Liquid Sound Design. Be sure to check Brother Culture’s forthcoming album on LSD later this year.

7. Red Sun Dub / Gus Till

If it’s fat bass you’re into, then look no further than this number from Gus Till. With it’s well rounded driven subterranean bass line that has a serious attitude to boot, this track marks the peak point of the album in terms of flow. Some fancy free styling keyboard work and light percussion provide a superb balance of space, structure, freedom, funkiness and groove. Great production once again from Gus.

8. Lady Mint Tea / Supercozi

Supercozi now takes us on an excursion to an exotic Latin Moroccan lounge where we are wooed by the sensual voice of Sophie Digby (The Yak). Smooth final mix by Gus Till.

9. I Need Sunshine / Ionizer (Gus Till Remix)

Ionizer is Copenhagen based Danish producer Ian Ion, well known for his work as a member of psychedelic trance pioneers Koxbox and Saiko-Pod . This track reflects a marked shift in direction from his earlier work. From simple beginnings, the track slowly unwinds yet subtly builds as it goes. Early influences for both Gus and Ian are evident: the “give me sunshine” vocoded voice, a chic chilled nod to Kraftwerk perhaps, plus hints of Herbie Hancock in the floating piano rifts. This all comes together to create a sophisticated harmony of lush fullness that can’t help but leave the listener with a sense of contented satisfaction. Well produced music.

10. Aurora / Jong

Jong ( a.k.a Jonathan Garnier ) is a fresh new producer from Paris. He had been working as a graphic designer and sound designer for film, which helps explain why he has already established his own sense of deep acoustic soundscapes in his music. This ten minute long Asian chill track with gentle accompanying Indian vocal, flute and percussion creates a warm peaceful and positive ambience. What better way to bring this excellent compilation to a close. Jong’s debut album will be released on Youth’s Liquid Sound Design label later this year.

2016年まで神々の島バリ島を拠点にしていたハイポ・エスプレッソ・レコードが2007年にリリースした珠玉のラウンジ・コンピレーション、’ チルプレッソ１・ダリ・バリ ‘。

ダリ・バリとはインドネシア語でバリから、を意味し、その言葉どうり全編を貫いて流れるのは太陽したたる南国の情緒と暖かなヴァイブ、そしてオーガニックなグルーヴ感。ジャズ、エキゾティカ、エスニック、ファンク、ダウンビートにダブ、ドラムン・ベースにはてはワルツまでの幅広い音楽フレイバーに溢れたハイクオリティなチルアウト１０曲が収められています。

オランダの歌姫レックス・エンプレスにイギリスのダブ界重鎮ブラザー・カルチャー、スーパーコージによるヴォーカルの他、ヴァイオリン、トランペット、フルート、パーカッション、ベースにギター、バリニーズ・ヒンデュー教のセレモニーの音までの生の楽器や音をふんだんに盛り込んだ楽曲群を提供したり、コラボレーターとして参加したアーティスト達のライン・アップも豪華です。ロンドン、パリス、アムステルダム、デンマークのコペンハーゲン、そして東京。世界のあちこちからバリ島を愛し、何度も訪れたり移住したりしたアーティスト達の想いが見事にこの作品となって昇華されました。

楽曲の多くはバリ島にて実際に制作され、世界中から実際にレーベルのスタジオを訪れたアーティスト達のみならず、地元の才能あふれるミュージシャンもフューチャリングしています。１曲目でヴァイオリンを奏でたサリー・ジョー、そして５曲目でトランペットを吹いているリオ・シディックは共に、バリ島をベースにワールドワイドな活躍を続ける、ワールドミュージック・バンド、サハラジャのメンバーです。

バリ島の穏やかなヴァイブを体験したことのある誰にとっても、個人的なアイランド・ライフのサウンド・トラックになれる一作。
リリース以来、時を超えて愛されるチルアウト決定版です