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Mushroom Jazz-man Mark Farina steps out from behind the decks for the funky and unpredictable Air Farina, his first self-produced artist record. Farina's experimental streak has always competed with his Chicago house background, but this one is a complete grab bag. Sparse beats mix with electro and ambient textures, with grooves hovering just out of reach, lingering in a funk-jazz haze. The theme of aviation fits in the cracks and crevices, expressed literally with five different "layovers" of air traffic dialogue and flight school instruction. "Dream Machine" is a standout, as Sean Hayes' vocals stretch out
Mushroom Jazz-man Mark Farina steps out from behind the decks for the funky and unpredictable Air Farina, his first self-produced artist record. Farina's experimental streak has always competed with his Chicago house background, but this one is a complete grab bag. Sparse beats mix with electro and ambient textures, with grooves hovering just out of reach, lingering in a funk-jazz haze. The theme of aviation fits in the cracks and crevices, expressed literally with five different "layovers" of air traffic dialogue and flight school instruction. "Dream Machine" is a standout, as Sean Hayes' vocals stretch out and sigh over cowbells and Farina's laconic production. The house DJ does make an appearance now and again on songs like "To Do" (featuring label mates Kaskade), but other tracks ("Dropped into the Water") could pass for a poor man's Mouse On Mars. It's a tribute to Farina that despite the sonic diversity on display, his record still has a sense of unity. Nevertheless, while his ears are admirably open, Air Farina would be better off keeping a few ideas in reserve for artist record number two. --Matthew Cooke
Album Details
San Francisco, Om Records Announces the Release of "Air Farina" the Long Anticipated Debut Artist Album of all Original Material from Mark Farina. Designed as a Transcontinental Flight Through the Mind of Mark Farina, "Air Farina" Takes the Listener from Take off to the Wildest and Most Exotic Places Visiting Friends Kaskade, People under the Stairs, Lance Desardi and More. This Album Includes Released Mark Farina Tracks!
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Manufacturer: Om Records
Release date: 13 October 2003
Number of discs: 1
EAN: 0600353034129 UPC: 600353034129
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