Bonobo
Biography
With the experimental warmth of '60s French films and the pizzicato flavor of horizontal hip-hop, Simon Green's Bonobo project established a welcome niche of a pretension-free, post-party intellectual chill-out. An almost silent figure among Ibizian romanticists, Green began in Brighton, debuting in 1999 with a track on Tru Thoughts Recordings' When Shapes Join Together compilation. Though tempted by offers from Mute and XL after the official issue of "The Scuba EP" and the "Terrapin" single, Green stuck with Tru Thoughts for the acclaimed debut LP Animal Magic. Highlighted by downtempo dub, funk, and an equally likable use of sitars, Animal Magic was an obvious success and plans were quickly made for careful European support appearances, as well as a follow-up album, Dial "M" for Monkey, for Coldcut's Ninja Tune label. A tour to support the record followed and was documented on the 2005 EP Live Sessions. ~ Dean Carlson, All Music Guide
Selected Discography
I love this man! Incredibly talented--hi s music oozes buttery chillness...
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now let,s c,,it has a a**-kickin beat, and oh yeah the kind of beat that make ya wanna go git-down on the dance flo,wit somebody u wNNA GIT DOWN ONDA DANCE FLO,,,,HA, HA, HA,TO ENJOY MUSIC MUSIC, YOU MUST FIRST LEARN HOW TO ENJOY IT FOR IT IS A LEARNED SKILL AS IS EVERYTHING ELSE WE DO IN LIFE,HALLELU Y A H ! ! !
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I'm really not use to listening to electronic music, especially smooth liquid styles; Perhaps I am only exploring it because of my new job which uses the genre to move the atmosphere. However, this artist really caught my attention with something I can really relate to. Its not repetative, but abstract enough that I can actually think about whats going on here instead of allowing it to float above my head in clouds. This music rains pleasently on me, refreshing my mind, and feeding my creativity
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Bonobo highlights the boundless depths and possibilitie s from each moment. Something you can feel yourself expand into... Have been listening to Bonobo since 2005 or so and he is by far one of my favorite musicians. If you haven't heard it, check out the The Plug (Quantic mix).
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funky lazy jazz,hard hittin bass, all the mixture of some toe-pattin,g o i n g round all over the place,,excel l e n t rythem. electric music,it only get better and better. if it,s good ,we will hear it. thanks!
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"Silver" is my fav of his. As a drummer it pretty much blows my mind what simon green (or his drummer) does with the beat in that song. The changes in syncopation, while small, are outstanding. Incredibly creative stuff all around.
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I love his music. So grounded yet motivates creativity and imagination. Love it. Raw and sophisticate d at the same time.
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During "Signs" featuring the incomparable Badmarsh and Shri when that first beat drops, I just go nuts. AMAZING track!
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If you dig Boards of Canada or Plaid, you'll love the hell out of this. The track Recurring(li v e ) is crushin' me right now.
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Absolutely sublime. If you want some more amazingness by Bonobo, check out the Live CD released about 4 years back. Silky
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This track is deep inside my head-- very cinematic and ethereal. I am madd diggin it bwoi!
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Dial "S" for stoned... they best way to listen to Bonobo. I can taste the music...
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chimpanzees are rude. I won't stand for their bad manners. I often throw the poop right back at them
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