The Rondo Brothers are masters of trip-hop, an electronica genre that lends itself well to be combined with world elements. On their latest loop collection, Seven Minutes To Midnight: Trip-Hop Loops & Samples, Jim Greer and Brandon Arnovick provide 581 captivating royalty-free WAV file loops.
The loop collection is divided into 17 songs, with melodies performed on guitars, electronic keyboards and other instruments, inspired by pop, rock and world sounds.
Based in San Francisco, The Rondo Brothers was formed in 2003. In 2006 the Rondos’ contribued to a remix by Dan The Automator (Gorillaz, Deltron 3030), and a New York Dolls remix for their 2006 release on Roadrunner Records. They also worked with producer Dan The Automator on Deltron 3030, Galactic’s Ruckus, Handsome Boy Modeling School, and Head Automatica.
A lounge remix of Ella Fitzergald’s "Beginning To See The Light" was included on several remix compilations, and the Rondos collaborated with legendary keyboardist Bernie Worrell (Talking Heads, Parliament) on a remix record for Bay Area jam band Vinyl.
Seven Minutes to Midnight is their most recent CD release.
Buy the loop collection, Seven Minutes To Midnight: Trip-Hop Loops & Samples.
Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
