Posts Tagged ‘wu-tang’
Greedmont x GhostFunk [Interview with Max Tannone]
Friday, November 18, 2011 by
Spencer.Charles |
No Comments |
Category: Uncategorized
There are tons of great remix and mash-up mixtapes on the Internet these days. Some of them get lost, never making it pass 100 views on YouTube. Some of them get passed around twitter and tumblr more than pictures of boobs. Either way, if you spend enough time online you can find some great remixes of classic songs and albums from your favorite artist.
I found a mash-up mixtape of two of my favorite artist a couple years ago, Jay-z and Radiohead. Jaydiohead is the brainchild of NY based producer and DJ, Max Tannone. Max has become pretty well known for his work, being recognized by Mos Def and Talib Kweli for his Mos Dub and Dub Kweli projects.
This summer I met up with Max in Soho to talk about his latest project, Ghostfunk. I rushed to a crowded Starbucks on Spring St and found him sitting at a small round coffee table in the corner with his MacBook open. Once I realized we weren’t going to find a quieter or more spacious area, I sat down and we began talking. We talked about everything from some music I sent him on twitter to his day at work. A comment about Hip Hop artist having characters and being animated in their lyrics led us to his newest project, Ghostfunk.
Ghostfunk is a mixtape complete with lyrics from Ghostface Killah over African Funk samples. “I like Ghost cause he’s such a character,” Max said about his favorite Wu Tang member. “Remember when he was rocking the eagle and Jason mask.” Ghostface’s energetic nature is definitely evident on this mixtape accompanied with spaced-out guitar riffs and chords, funk horns, and 70’s drum patterns.
The first track Max worked on was “Psychedelic Woman;” though it’s the 8th track on the tape, it sets the tone for the entire project. Each track is just as psychedelic and funky yet still has the gritty sound that Ghostface is known for.
“I don’t expect anyone to check out so if anyone does, it’s a bonus for me.” Max is extremely modest about the attention he’s been getting from his work. I recently found a copy of Ghostfunk in criminal records in Atlanta on vinyl for sell, even though the project was originally released online for free. Besides that, his Jaydiohead project is getting one of the most talked about Jay-z remix mixtapes out. “Just to have someone listen and give their opinion,” Max explains what he gets out of doing music, “ I do it just because I like it.” He described his motive behind the Ghostfunk tape as being the simple fact that there’s tons of Wu Tang a capellas online and just being in the mood to do it.
Though Max Tannone is extremely talented and dedicated to his music, he still is a regular guy. He wakes up and goes to work everyday. He doesn’t hype himself up or expect people to know who he is. He sat, listened, and gave positive feedback on my music as if he didn’t just come back from DJing a show in San Francisco and doesn’t have his music in New York Times magazine. He’s more than modest. He does what he does because he sincerely likes to do it. He claims that he’s still trying to develop his sound, but music seems to come naturally to him. He says he doesn’t know when or what his next project will be, but be on the lookout for more work from Max Tannone. You can find his work at www.maxtannone.com
Alex Ebert (Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeroes) – Truth (feat. RZA)
Thursday, August 4, 2011 by
noahXzark |
1 Comment; |
Category: Uncategorized
File this under awesomely WTF trifectas: a campfire ember tune from Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, Breaking Bad, and RZA. Ed Sharpe singer Alex Ebert crafted “Truth,” which was then picked up for the season premiere of BB, which then prompted RZA to ask how he could contribute. The resulting verse, layered in with Oregon Trail whistles, faded shaman vocals, and simple strums and drums make this one truly sad and wonderful.
In His Words: “‘Truth’ is a song that is very close to me in so many ways. After feeling a bit pinned as a strictly joyous human being, I felt the need to confess to myself and to others my struggle with the entire notion of duality within and without. Another thing is that ‘Truth’ is the first song I’ve publicly released that exposes my love of the more glorious days of hip-hop. And lastly, the Clarinet — to play and hear that clarinet on the bridge was and is one of the most smile-inducing parts of the entire album for me.”
Just do it yourself!!!
Tuesday, June 7, 2011 by
Zimbabwe Kev |
No Comments |
Category: Daily Inspiration
This video is so inspiring on so many levels. A lesson like this should be taught everyday in life! When everybody else is saying no and keeping the doors closed just do it yourself!!! and open your own doors. Its really just as simple as that.
Justin Bieber ft. Kanye West and Raekwon – Runaway Love
Monday, August 30, 2010 by
A.ware |
No Comments |
Category: Music, Pop, Rap
This is a hit or miss, It can use some work im sure its not the final version but Raekwon went inn as always.
Justin Bieber ft. Kanye West and Raekwon – Runaway Love
Run Away Love [remix]
METHOD MAN,GHOSTFACE,REAKWON (OUR DREAMS VIDEO)
Wednesday, April 21, 2010 by
Morbid |
No Comments |
Category: Music, Music Video, Rap, Video
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRQCY_0j2c0
Wu-Tang vs the Golden Phoenix
Monday, March 1, 2010 by
Morbid |
No Comments |
Category: Art, Culture, movies, Music, Rap
New portraits from when art imitates life featuring the RZA for their film thatsgonnabesuperdope. Hopefully this marks the return of classic Kung-Fu cinema.
WU Tang VS The Beatles
Thursday, January 28, 2010 by
Jas Boston |
No Comments |
Category: Music
Talk about one awesome mash up album. You need this one in your life! Wu-Tang Clan and the Beatles, who would have thought it? I’m listening to it right now, and it’s nothing less of amazing. Download it for FREE here.
BONG!
Saturday, January 16, 2010 by
Morbid |
No Comments |
Category: Art, Music
The RZA did his version of “Washington Crossing the Delaware” along with the rest of the Wu-Tang members. It’s a bit pricey but it’s worth purchasing. I ordered mine. Get yours.
OJ Da Juice Man in NYC *Fail*
Friday, October 23, 2009 by
Simon Duval |
1 Comment; |
Category: Comedy, Culture, Entertainment, Events, Music
NYC had no love for Oj da juiceman at the Wutang show, he was booed off stage last night. (Well Damn)
NEW WU-TANG House Of Flying Daggers
Monday, September 21, 2009 by
A.ware |
No Comments |
Category: Entertainment, Music, Video
Greedmont x GhostFunk [Interview with Max Tannone]
Friday, November 18, 2011 by Spencer.Charles | No Comments | Category: Uncategorized
There are tons of great remix and mash-up mixtapes on the Internet these days. Some of them get lost, never making it pass 100 views on YouTube. Some of them get passed around twitter and tumblr more than pictures of boobs. Either way, if you spend enough time online you can find some great remixes of classic songs and albums from your favorite artist.
I found a mash-up mixtape of two of my favorite artist a couple years ago, Jay-z and Radiohead. Jaydiohead is the brainchild of NY based producer and DJ, Max Tannone. Max has become pretty well known for his work, being recognized by Mos Def and Talib Kweli for his Mos Dub and Dub Kweli projects.
This summer I met up with Max in Soho to talk about his latest project, Ghostfunk. I rushed to a crowded Starbucks on Spring St and found him sitting at a small round coffee table in the corner with his MacBook open. Once I realized we weren’t going to find a quieter or more spacious area, I sat down and we began talking. We talked about everything from some music I sent him on twitter to his day at work. A comment about Hip Hop artist having characters and being animated in their lyrics led us to his newest project, Ghostfunk.
Ghostfunk is a mixtape complete with lyrics from Ghostface Killah over African Funk samples. “I like Ghost cause he’s such a character,” Max said about his favorite Wu Tang member. “Remember when he was rocking the eagle and Jason mask.” Ghostface’s energetic nature is definitely evident on this mixtape accompanied with spaced-out guitar riffs and chords, funk horns, and 70’s drum patterns.
The first track Max worked on was “Psychedelic Woman;” though it’s the 8th track on the tape, it sets the tone for the entire project. Each track is just as psychedelic and funky yet still has the gritty sound that Ghostface is known for.
“I don’t expect anyone to check out so if anyone does, it’s a bonus for me.” Max is extremely modest about the attention he’s been getting from his work. I recently found a copy of Ghostfunk in criminal records in Atlanta on vinyl for sell, even though the project was originally released online for free. Besides that, his Jaydiohead project is getting one of the most talked about Jay-z remix mixtapes out. “Just to have someone listen and give their opinion,” Max explains what he gets out of doing music, “ I do it just because I like it.” He described his motive behind the Ghostfunk tape as being the simple fact that there’s tons of Wu Tang a capellas online and just being in the mood to do it.
Though Max Tannone is extremely talented and dedicated to his music, he still is a regular guy. He wakes up and goes to work everyday. He doesn’t hype himself up or expect people to know who he is. He sat, listened, and gave positive feedback on my music as if he didn’t just come back from DJing a show in San Francisco and doesn’t have his music in New York Times magazine. He’s more than modest. He does what he does because he sincerely likes to do it. He claims that he’s still trying to develop his sound, but music seems to come naturally to him. He says he doesn’t know when or what his next project will be, but be on the lookout for more work from Max Tannone. You can find his work at www.maxtannone.com
Alex Ebert (Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeroes) – Truth (feat. RZA)
Thursday, August 4, 2011 by noahXzark | 1 Comment; | Category: Uncategorized
File this under awesomely WTF trifectas: a campfire ember tune from Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, Breaking Bad, and RZA. Ed Sharpe singer Alex Ebert crafted “Truth,” which was then picked up for the season premiere of BB, which then prompted RZA to ask how he could contribute. The resulting verse, layered in with Oregon Trail whistles, faded shaman vocals, and simple strums and drums make this one truly sad and wonderful.
In His Words: “‘Truth’ is a song that is very close to me in so many ways. After feeling a bit pinned as a strictly joyous human being, I felt the need to confess to myself and to others my struggle with the entire notion of duality within and without. Another thing is that ‘Truth’ is the first song I’ve publicly released that exposes my love of the more glorious days of hip-hop. And lastly, the Clarinet — to play and hear that clarinet on the bridge was and is one of the most smile-inducing parts of the entire album for me.”
Just do it yourself!!!
Tuesday, June 7, 2011 by Zimbabwe Kev | No Comments | Category: Daily Inspiration
This video is so inspiring on so many levels. A lesson like this should be taught everyday in life! When everybody else is saying no and keeping the doors closed just do it yourself!!! and open your own doors. Its really just as simple as that.
Justin Bieber ft. Kanye West and Raekwon – Runaway Love
Monday, August 30, 2010 by A.ware | No Comments | Category: Music, Pop, Rap
This is a hit or miss, It can use some work im sure its not the final version but Raekwon went inn as always.
Justin Bieber ft. Kanye West and Raekwon – Runaway Love
Run Away Love [remix]
METHOD MAN,GHOSTFACE,REAKWON (OUR DREAMS VIDEO)
Wednesday, April 21, 2010 by Morbid | No Comments | Category: Music, Music Video, Rap, Video
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRQCY_0j2c0
Wu-Tang vs the Golden Phoenix
Monday, March 1, 2010 by Morbid | No Comments | Category: Art, Culture, movies, Music, Rap
New portraits from when art imitates life featuring the RZA for their film thatsgonnabesuperdope. Hopefully this marks the return of classic Kung-Fu cinema.
WU Tang VS The Beatles
Thursday, January 28, 2010 by Jas Boston | No Comments | Category: Music
Talk about one awesome mash up album. You need this one in your life! Wu-Tang Clan and the Beatles, who would have thought it? I’m listening to it right now, and it’s nothing less of amazing. Download it for FREE here.
BONG!
Saturday, January 16, 2010 by Morbid | No Comments | Category: Art, Music
The RZA did his version of “Washington Crossing the Delaware” along with the rest of the Wu-Tang members. It’s a bit pricey but it’s worth purchasing. I ordered mine. Get yours.
OJ Da Juice Man in NYC *Fail*
Friday, October 23, 2009 by Simon Duval | 1 Comment; | Category: Comedy, Culture, Entertainment, Events, Music
NYC had no love for Oj da juiceman at the Wutang show, he was booed off stage last night. (Well Damn)
