Techarí Remixes (Diquela/Six Degrees, 2007)
Ojos de Brujo has become one of the hottest bands in the world music scene. They are back with a collection of remixes of their latest CD, Techarí.
Most music fans are used to electronic and dance oriented remixes. Ojos de Brujo breaks molds by having a beautiful piano version of the song "Corre Lola Corre."
The edgy dance beats, however, make presence right after the first song. The master of lush world music landscapes, Nitin Sawhney, is responsible for the remix of "Feedback." His vivid soundscapes mix with Flamenco and Indian konakol vocals.
Next come the powerful reverberating electronic beats combined with vocals and guitar used by remixer DJ Floro on "Runalí."
London Elektricity Club Mix provides frenzied electronic grooves, mixed with flute, on "Silencio."
Another version of "Silencio," by Max fx, uses more of the acoustic instruments mixed with electronics.
"Sultanas de Merkadillo combines an unusual mix of Flamenco, surf guitar and reggaetón. on the Jim Janik remix. He combines electronics with Indian tabla, brass, vocals and guitars.
The popular rumba beats is blended with electronics on the second, and much better, version "Sultanas de Merkadillo," mixed by Peru’s Novalima.
The Nasha Experience Remix of "Todo Tiende" combines vocals with electronic beats and ambience.
An additional version of "Todo Tiende," mixed by Panko, sounds like a completely different song, with funky beats, dub and great vocals.
If you like Ojos de Brujo, you may also want to check one the hottest Spanish groups in Spain right now, Flamenco chillout band Chambao.
Recommended CDs:
- Ojos de Brujo – Techarí
- Ojos de Brujo – Barí
- Ojos de Brujo – Vengue
- Ojos de Brujo – Remixes from Barí
- Chambao – Pokito a Poko
- Chambao – Caminando 2001-2006
- Chambao – Endorfinas en la Mente
- Nitin Sawhney – Beyond Skin
- Nitin Sawhney – Prophesy
- Nitin Sawhney – Philtre
- Novalima – Afro
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.
