The Many Colors of [astral projects] (Collection 2012)

1. Les Etoiles- Windswept
2. Nova- Feel Your Vibrations
3. The Nubians- Now’s The Time
4. Astralsound Orchestra- The Theme
5. The Nubians- Whirlwind
6. Js.One- Ya’ll Don’t Hear Me
7. Nova- Swoon
8. Together Brothers- Insight
9. Js.One- Waiting…
10. Astralsound Orchestra- The Breakdown
11. Astralsound Orchestra- Into The Night
12. Astralsound Orchestra- Color Transitions
13. Nova- Out Of My Mind
14. The Nubians- Affinity
15. Les Etoiles- The Ecstacy Of Sound

Personnel:
Js.One: Rhodes, Synths, Drums
Stony Watson: Organ, Bass, Percussion
Nova: Synths, Drum Machine, Keyboards
Les Etoiles: Mellotron, Ambience, Effects
Astralsound Orchestra: Horns, Guitar

Composition, Arrangement, & Production by Js.One

I’m very proud to announce the official release of The Many Colors of [astral projects]. This album is the culmination of ideas materialized in 2012. Styles range from mellow funk, to boogie, to disco, to jazz-funk, to hypnagogic.

Characterized by swirling organs, warm Rhodes, vintage synths,  and syncopated bass, this collection stands as the most advanced work from [astral projects] Records thus far, and as a sampler of the featured artists’ upcoming projects in the next few months.

Hi-res art .pdf files come with the digital release. Or if you prefer a physical copy there will be a limited edition disc that might come with some more surprises so you can get your copy. Also, if you purchase a physical copy, you’ll get a free digital copy as well. In the next couple weeks we’ll be expanding into more popular online music stores.

As mentioned before, every track here is part of a larger project from each individual artists. This collection stands as a sort of jumping off point of our new development. For instance, The Nubians record (Changing With The Times) will be released in late January, upon which point there will be some more announcements.

With all that said, I’m sure you’ll feel this joint as much as I do. -Js.One

The Many Colors of [astral projects] (Collection 2012) 1. Les Etoiles- Windswept 2. Nova- Feel Your Vibrations 3. The Nubians- Now’s The Time 4. Astralsound Orchestra- The Theme 5. The...

1. Lonnie Liston Smith- Free And Easy
2. Slave- I’d Like To Get You
3. C.P Express- C.P. Express
4. Richard “Groove” Holmes- Ode To Larry Young
5. The Nubians- Now’s The Time (featured on The Many Colors of [astral projects])
6. McNeal & Niles- Summertime
7. Jasmine- Four Fifths
8. Eddie Harris- Smoke Signals
9. Cicci Santucci & Erizo Scoppa Group- Jook
10.Roy Porter- Panama
11. Jasmine- No Regrets
12. Rudolph Johnson- The Highest Pleasure
13.He3 Project- Make It Sweet

Last show of 2012 this week and we’ve got more expressive funk, spiritual jazz, & jazz funk.

The Many Colors of [astral projects], our latest full-length record which is a sort of sampler of things to come from material developed this year will be released Monday! On the 31st there will be a digital release as well as physical disc copies available, and in the next couple weeks it will be available in many popular online music stores.

Visuals:

Preview Mix:

Projects on the horizon (Thru-January):

• Various Artists- The Many Colors Of [astral projects] Records (Collection 2012)[12/31/12]
• Vintage Crates Year Four [01/19/13]
• The Nubians- Changing With The Times [January 2013]

Vintage Crates Episode #169: Free And Easy Play Now | Play in Popup | Download 1. Lonnie Liston Smith- Free And Easy 2. Slave- I’d Like To Get You 3....

Some simple visuals displaying some art for Nova‘s Feel Your Vibrations which will be featured on The Many Colors of [astral projects] coming next Monday!

Art Direction & Editing by Stony Watson

Some simple visuals displaying some art for Nova‘s Feel Your Vibrations which will be featured on The Many Colors of [astral projects] coming next Monday! Art Direction & Editing by...

1. Syd Dale – Take Two From Three
2. John Cacavas – The Big Score
3. Wojchiech Karolak & Zbigniew Kalemba- Discopus
4. Barry Stoller Band- Some People
5. Puccio Rolens- Splash Down
6. Wojchiech Karolak & Zbigniew Kalemba- Half Step Up
7. Tony Hymas- Dreamland
8. Moggi- Elzeviro
9. Puccio Rolens- Sweet Foolishness
10. Syd Dale- Come September
11. Barry Stoller Band- Feeling High
12. Eugene Cines – Boca Raton
13. Richard Benjamin – Pensativo
14.Peter Morris – Solid Sunshine
15. Barry Stoller Band- Young People
16.Wojchiech Karolak & Zbigniew Kalemba- Finale

This week we’ve got the tenth Librarian Confessions episode showcasing some of the best in music library & mood music. There will be a couple surprises next week for our last episode of the year.

In Other News:

Special Nova visuals featuring a track from The Many Colors of [astral projects] on the way soon!

The Many Colors of [astral projects] is nearing completion for it’s release date on December 31st and there will be some new cool material for you in the next couple days, so stay tuned!

You can also check out our new Visuals section.

Projects on the horizon (Thru-January):

• Various Artists- The Many Colors Of [astral projects] Records (Collection 2012)[12/31/12]
• Vintage Crates Year Four [01/19/13]
• The Nubians- Changing With The Times [January 2013]

Vintage Crates Episode #168: The Librarian Confessions No.10: Magical Melodies [ 51:51 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download 1. Syd Dale – Take Two From Three 2....

Visuals promoting our upcoming release The Many Colors of [astral projects] which will be available for digital download on December 31, 2012. There will also be a limited edition physical copy run, & some wider distribution later on, but for now if you haven’t already check the preview mix.

Visuals promoting our upcoming release The Many Colors of [astral projects] which will be available for digital download on December 31, 2012. There will also be a limited edition physical...

1. Babadu- Words To A Song
2. Macky Feary Band- It Takes Two
3. Lil’ Albert- Who Do The Voodoo (Baby Like You Do)
4. Nohelani Cypriano- Lihue
5. Mike Lundy- Tropic Lightening
6. Country Living- Country Living
7. Breezin’- Oh Why Leave
8. Tender Leaf- Countrieside Beauty
9. Phase 7- So Good To Be In Love
10. Lil’ Albert- Outrageous
11. Lemuria- Get That Happy Feeling
12. Aura- Can’t Waste No Time
13.Macky Feary Band- A Million Stars

This week return to the Mind Trip series with some funk, soul, folk, and a drop of disco from Hawaii. Honestly, in some ways this show would’ve been better around spring, but there was no way we could wait that long!

In other news:

Mentioned last week by Stony, The Many Colors of [astral projects] [Collection 2012] is a project coming soon featuring unreleased & new material from Js.One, Nova, The Nubians, The Astralsound Orchestra, Les Etoiles, & Together Brothers from 2012. We should have a digital release for you around the last week of December, until then you can get the preview mix The Gift Of Sound (Download link) or stream it here:

Next week in VC we’ve got the return of another fan favorite series, which I’m going to leave to the element of suprise. Also, we’re gonna be doing some heavy updates for the next couple of weeks, so excuse some of the pages.

Projects on the horizon (Thru-January):

• Various Artists- The Many Colors Of [astral projects] Records (Collection 2012)[Late December]
• The Nubians- Changing With The Times [January 2013]

Vintage Crates Episode 167: Mind Trip: Hawaiian Delight [ 51:26 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download 1. Babadu- Words To A Song 2. Macky Feary Band- It...

1. Nova- Feel Your Vibrations
2. Les Etoiles- Windswept
3. Nova- Swoon
4.The Astralsound Orchestra- The Breakdown
5. The Nubians- Now’s The Time
6. The Astral Sound Orchestra- Atmospheric Funk
7.The Astral Sound Orchestra- The Theme (Wherever I Go)
8. Js.One- Waiting…
9. Les Etoiles- The Ecstasy Of Sound

Stony on the mix this week with an exclusive episode, this year’s giftmix for Js.One’s birthday. This one features a sampling of original material produced  and/or written by Js.One in 2012 in collaboration with all [ap] musicians. Definitely the jazzy/funkish/boogie/melodic vibe we’ve been on lately. Some completely unheard joints, and some new mixes of a couple tracks featured in VC episodes. What is important to be noted is that none of these tracks has an official album release yet…we have many projects in the works, which brings me to my next announcement.

This episode also serves as a promo for the upcoming release of a project highlighting the collected works of [astral projects] in 2012, which we feel is our best year yet. Many new strides of creativity were made in the last twelve months. Expect an online release around Christmas. More details coming soon!

Also, we have the return of  a couple classic Vintage Crates series for the next two weeks.

Projects on the horizon (Thru-January):

• Various Artists- The Many Colors Of [astral projects] Records (Collection 2012)
• The Nubians- Changing With The Times

Projects secheduled beyond January 2013:

• Nova- (Untitled Project)
• The Astralsound Orchestra- (Untitled Project)

Vintage Crates Exclusive Episode: The Gift Of Sound [prod. Js.One] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download 1. Nova- Feel Your Vibrations 2. Les Etoiles- Windswept 3. Nova- Swoon...

1. Ray Barretto- Here We Go Again
2. Jimmy McGriff- Just Friends
3. Jack McDuff- Minha Saudade
4. The Astralsound Orchestra- Tides [prod. Js.One]
5. Panaché- Sweet Jazz Music
6. Richard ‘Groove’ Holmes- When I Grow Too Old To Dream
7. Gabor Szabo- Desiring You
8. Odell Brown- Song Theme
9. Joe Thomas- Coco
10. Yusef Lateef- First Gymnopedie

This week we have a special preview track from The Astralsound Orchestra, another new studio project in the works here right now.

Vintage Crates Episode #166: Anticipated Joy Play Now | Play in Popup | Download 1. Ray Barretto- Here We Go Again 2. Jimmy McGriff- Just Friends 3. Jack McDuff- Minha...

1. Barney Kessel- B.J’s Samba
2. Richard ‘Groove’ Holmes- Go Away Little Girl
3. The Nubians- Affinity [prod. by Js.One]
4. Bernard Wright- Won’t You Let Me Love You
5. Ronnie Foster- Delight
6. Dick Griffin- Peaceful Thinking
7. Sam Most- P.C.
8. Barney Kessel- Freeway
9. Ghetto Brothers- Girl From The Mountain
10. Rainbow Band- Where Do You Live
11. Richard ‘Groove’ Holmes- Wedding Bell Blues

Continuing with the theme of the season we’ve got some more jazzy and funky colors with a couple surprises. More mellow Rhodes, swirling Hammonds, and hypnotic basslines.

This week features another special Nubians joint to give you a preview of their upcoming project ‘Changing With The Times‘. Expect a single release in the next coming weeks.

Until then, as always, enjoy!

Vintage Crates Episode #165: Affinity Play Now | Play in Popup | Download 1. Barney Kessel- B.J’s Samba 2. Richard ‘Groove’ Holmes- Go Away Little Girl 3. The Nubians- Affinity...

1. Nora Orlandi- Night Story
2. Sensation’s Fix- Scraping Delay
3. The Keith Tippett Group- Green And Orange Night Park
4. Calvin Keys- Night Cry
5. Doug Carn- Little B’s Poem
6. The Nubians- Whirlwind [prod. Js.One]
7. Charles Kynard- It’s Too Late
8. P.E. Hewitt Jazz Ensemble- Betrayed
9. Uncle Funkenstein- Third Bosinova
10. Nora Orlandi- Intimita

More this jazzy vibes for this week. Featuring a brand new Nubians joint to give you a taste of their new project, which was first heard on last week’s Mind Flow.

Vintage Crates Episode #164: Through New Eyes Play Now | Play in Popup | Download 1. Nora Orlandi- Night Story 2. Sensation’s Fix- Scraping Delay 3. The Keith Tippett Group-...