Name: Black Sands
Brand: Bonobo

Tax rate EU

Default:19

Supplier EU

Rough Trade

Total Cap

Format detail

Colour details

Discogs ID

Limited edition

Colour

Format Music EU

Extended format

Extended format: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Download code

Download code: No

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Release date

2010-03-26

Format multiplier

Catalogue number

ZENCD140

UPC / Barcode

5021392584126

1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Bonobo

Label EU

Ninja Tune

Genre EU

Electronic

Simon Green, known by his stage name Bonobo, is a British musician, producer and DJ based in Los Angeles. He debuted with a trip-hop aesthetic and has since explored more upbeat approaches while experimenting with jazz and world music. His electronic sound incorporates the use of organic instrumentation and is recreated by a full band during his live performances.
In 2020, Bonobo founded his own label called OUTLIER.

Ninja Tune is an independent record label based in London, England. Established in 1990 by the duo known as Coldcut, Ninja Tune was created as a platform to release underground music free from the constraints of major labels. Inspired by a visit to Japan, Coldcut sought to pioneer the emerging hip-hop/electro scene of the eighties.

The label's success can be attributed to its constantly growing roster of diverse artists and their innovative approach to music and multimedia. With the combined expertise of Black and More, along with the graphic vision of Openmind and sound business practices, Ninja Tune has become known for producing quality music while providing unparalleled support to its artists.

Notable releases include DJ Food's 'Jazz Brakes' series, which showcased instrumental hip-hop cuts produced by Coldcut. Through their dedication to musical excellence and artist empowerment, Ninja Tune has solidified its position as a leading force in the independent music industry.

'black sands remixed' gathers together a group of like-minded musicians and producers to interpret si green's 2010 album 'black sands', which received almost universal critical acclaim and worldwide commercial success. this album saw bonobo moving from being an underground producer of impeccable credentials to a poster boy for a new take on electronic music - contemporary and edgy but also soulful, song-based, sometimes lush but always emotional. the majority of material here has never been heard before (versions of a couple of the pieces were used as part of ninja's 20th anniversary xx campaign) and has been gathered with assistance from renowned dj and label-head alexander nut. recent brainfeeder signing lapalux kicks things off with a meticulous, sensuous re-work of 'prelude'. banks fills 'the keeper' with spooky atmospherics. cosmin trg re-imagines 'kiara' as delicate heartbeat-house. floating points spaces 'eyesdown' out and adds to the groove, while arp101 (better known as d&amp;b producer alix perez) gives the tune an electronic re-lick and dels adds heartfelt lyricism to the original. later in the record, machinedrum turns the same tune into hyperactive percussion and echoed loops of sound. faltydl shows a subtle, understated exercise in rhythm and atmosphere for his re-work of 'all in forms'. mark pritchard lets in the air on 'stay the same', to create delicate, dub-soul. mike slott fiddles with the pitching on 'all in forms' to create robot emotion. blue daisy cuts up and plays with andreya triana's vocals until 'stay the same' really is 'not quite the same'. duke dumont finishes the record with an incredible use of ambience and orchestral build on his "reconstruction" of 'grains of sand'. bonobo himself makes two contributions. 'ghost ship' (originally given away to promote the xx celebrations) reminds the world of si green's obvious talents, combining as it does a classic motown shuffle with lashings of wobbling bass. 'brace brace' is, quite simply, beautiful, showcasing once again his grasp of instrumentation and tone.rough trade east in-store - ninja tune presents black sands - an exhibition of photgraphy - monday 6th february to monday 27th february

Black Sands

Music EU