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Antipodean Anomalies

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Killer compilation that sheds light on oddball tunes made in Australia and New Zealand during the 70's and 80's..For musicians inhabiting the Antipodean countries of Australia and New Zealand during the 70’s and 80’s, it was a geographically and culturally isolating environment. Boutique shops, community radio and mail order exchanges championed independent and contemporary music from across the globe. It was, however, this isolation that caused a number of small community-focused scenes to evolve, creating their own unique interpretation and reappropriation of outside influences. Through both these scenes and government initiatives, a vast amount of music emerged on self-released and independent labels.Yet, even among small scenes that were creating unique sounds, a number of artists seemed to be making music that was neither here nor there, often meshing together numerous genres and influences to create anomalous sounds. Artists like Olev Muska along with Ingrid Slamer meshed traditional folk songs of their Estonian heritage with cutting edge computer technology. Ngahiwi Apanui used his native language of Te Reo and a “cheap drum machine” to create a pulsating tale that highlights the creation of Aotearoa (the Maori name for New Zealand); while the Free Radicals would sing through PVC pipes to construct their vision of post-apocalyptic tribal music. Sydney’s Nic Lyon used his classical training to craft a distinctive gem which matched eastern and African influenced instruments with synchopated drum machines, while artists like Delaney Venn and Toy Division managed to challenge their post-punk sensibilities by blending both dub and atmospheric sounds respectively.Compiled by: Chris Bonato and Umut Turkeri

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Delaney/Venn - Cub Dub
Errol H Tout - Metaphoric Allusions
Helen Ripley-Marshall - Green Chaos
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1. Olev Muska - Karjapoisi Lugu (A Shepherd's Tale) (feat Ingrid Slamer)
2. Delaney/Venn - Cub Dub
3. Free Radicals - Don't Ask
4. Toy Division - Melbourne Winter
5. Ngahiwi Apanui - He Whakapapa
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1. Errol H Tout - Metaphoric Allusions
2. Nic Lyon - Woody
3. Helen Ripley-Marshall - Green Chaos
4. Rainbow Generator - City Of The Sun

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Lovin Babe Sure Is Fun

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After previously releasing Starship Commander Woooo Woooo’s – Mastership LP, Left Ear Records have continued excavating the archives of the artist more formally known as Omer Coleman Jr. The result is two handpicked mid 80’s instrumentals salvaged from the original master tapes, as well as an extended vocal edit on the flip for good measure.After laying his alter ego to rest Omer made a handful of electronic releases on his own Kansas based ‘Remo’ label. Of these releases Left Ear has selected their two favourite instrumentals: ‘Lovin “Babe” Sure Is Fun’ and ‘So Good’. ‘Lovin “Babe” Sure Is Fun’ was originally released in ’85 and was created to celebrate a time in America where “the economy was good, people were happy and love was in the air”, the essence of which Omer captured using his Roland 808 and 303 in what may best be described as Acid-Boogie. ‘So Good’ on the other hand is a sensual downtempo cut shaped with heavy-bass, telephone samples and guitar solos that conjures images of late Night Rendezvous and compromising scenarios.

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Lovin Babe Sure Is Fun (instrumental)
So Good (instrumental)
Lovin Babe Sure Is Fun (vocal edit)
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1. Lovin "Babe" Sure Is Fun (instrumental)
2. So Good (instrumental)
Side 2
1. Lovin "Babe" Sure Is Fun (vocal edit)

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I'm An Arabian Knight (Egyptian Lover Remixes)

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From a lost Australian electronic soul gem, to a cult classic: Shahara-Ja’s ‘I’m An Arabian Knight’ has gained much momentum since it’s 2017 reissue, so much so that the Egyptian Lover reached out to the label proclaiming he’d do a remix. The electro innovator who the original release appears to be highly inspired by seemed like a perfect fit for this sleazy late Night groover. The result is 3 fresh mixes using elements of the original session tapes and the perfect touch of the Egyptian Lover’s signature 808

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I'm An Arabian Knight (Egyptian Lover dub mix)
I'm An Arabian Knight (Egyptian Lover vocal mix)
I'm An Arabian Knight (Egyptian Lover instrumental mix)
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1. I'm An Arabian Knight (Egyptian Lover dub mix)
Side 2
1. I'm An Arabian Knight (Egyptian Lover vocal mix)
2. I'm An Arabian Knight (Egyptian Lover instrumental mix)

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Grata Compania

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Respuesta Alternativa or the Alternative Response was the project of Spanish musician Jesus Mª Catalan, created with the help of Julián C. Pérez.As the title implies the music was generated in response to traditional music notions of the time, and reflects how Jesus Mª Catalan would challenge these traditional ideals using a fusion of styles and his unique vision. Jesus laid out his synths and drum machines, while other musicians played traditional instruments over the top. This unique approach worked to create atmospheric tracks capturing simple themes, with each influence being carefully thought of in the joint result. As he explains “each instrument weaves independently throughout a passage in a curious game where the listener’s attention goes from focusing on a keyboard, guitar to bass or percussion. Previously only released on a cassette album in Spain, Left Ear have polished 5 choice cuts for a 2018 12”.

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Amigos
De Paso
Grata Compania
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1. Amigos
2. De Paso
Side 2
1. Grata Compania
2. Andy
3. En Tu Caso

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Just U And Me

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Nigeria’s Kingsley Bucknor’s ‘Just U and Me’ LP gets the long-awaited reissue treatment from Melbourne’s Left Ear Records. After cutting his teeth playing with Fela in the 70’s and releasing two afrobeat LP’s Kingsley travelled the globe before finding himself in London, it’s here that he laid down 6 distinctive electro-funk tunes inspired by African rhythms and music he’d heard through his travels in the States and in Europe. Originally issued on Kinglsley’s own KAB records in ’85 and according to Kingsley the release was well received at the time, but due to constraints of international marketing the record remained mostly unknown outside of his homeland. Fast-forward to 2017 and the stage is set for a new global audience to appreciate the distinct sound of KB.

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Someone Is Talkin' & Shoutin'
You Gotta Keep On Luvin' Me (Hot extended remix version)
Just U & Me
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1. Someone Is Talkin' & Shoutin'
2. You Gotta Keep On Luvin' Me (Hot extended remix version)
3. Just U & Me
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1. You Gotta Keep On Luvin' Me (instrumental Hot remix)
2. Don't Give Up Ya Luv (extended Hot remix)
3. Don't Give Up Ya Luv (instrumental Hot remix)

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Subterranean (1989-1995)

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Left Ear are re-introducing another ten lost tracks from Nicholas Georgieff and Virgil Work, St Louis' basement electronics duo Workdub.The release spans material from 1989-95 and includes recordings from their sole LP and both cassette albums. Workdub’s music hardly fits into a vacuum and some might even say it’s otherworldly. Tracks like “Reach for the Stars” and “Lunar Module” reflect dreams of space-age exploration, all the while their investigation into drum machines, synthesizers, samples and digital fx’s matched with their organic live instrumentation work to create a unique atmospheric dubbed out sound.

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By Any Means Necessary
Rainforest
Reach For The Stars
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1. By Any Means Necessary
2. Rainforest
3. Reach For The Stars
4. Work-A-Day World
5. Industrial Revolution
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1. Invasion
2. Drive It Home
3. Just Pump It
4. Subterranean
5. Lunar Module

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In Praise Of Mitochondria

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Oddball Japanese electro-fueled vocoder funk with occasional raps from the 80s, including unreleased material... .Japanese Electro original, Minoru Hoodoo Fushimi, self-released four albums. Two vinyl LPs and two CDs between 1985 and 1992. Melbourne`s Left Ear Records have selected twelve tracks, for a double vinyl retrospective. 10 tracks from Minoru`s four albums and a further two unreleased tracks from the archives.Minoru set out to combine his love of all things Funk with traditional instruments and song from his homeland. He uses shamisen on Thanatopsis. Where Parliament`s Flashlight, George Clinton`s Atomic Dog, ride with Osamu Kitajima`s Masterless Samurai. Shakuhachi on Mizuko No Tamashii Hyakumademo. Nohdashi puts koto with a Jimmy Castor riff. All set to popping and locking beats.Minoru`s vocals switch between raps about cellular metabolism and haemoglobin, Soul croon and vocoder. On Shinz-San he adds Metal guitar to vintage Sugarhill. And he goes crazy with his sampler. Scratching in cats, frogs, babies, laughter, giggles, traffic jams, failing ignitions, opera singers, and amorous sighs. Furarete mixes elephant roars and Go-Go. Creating unique avant grooves that share something with Tackhead`s ON-U Sound System, Savant`s tape experiments, and fellow countrymen EP-4.Co-compiled by Left Ear Records and Jerome Qpchan

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Nikuzukue (Living Desk Of Flesh)
Thanatopsis
In Praise Of Mitochondria (Mitochondria San)
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1. Nikuzukue (Living Desk Of Flesh)
2. Thanatopsis
3. In Praise Of Mitochondria (Mitochondria San)
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1. Ai Wa Nohshintoh (Love Hits Like Concussion)
2. Shinzo-San (Respecting My Hardworking Heart)
3. Mizuko No Tamashii Hyakumademo (Unborn Fetus' Dream Lives For One Hundred Years)
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1. Furarete Nambo (It's Ok To Get Dumped)
2. Sutten Tenmari (Me After The Bubble Economy Crashed)
3. Nohdashi (Taking Out The Brain/The Man Who Was Only A Brain)
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1. Dompan (Private Funk - alternate version)
2. It Isn't Because Of Hemoglobin (Hemoglobin No Seijanai)
3. Zennotized Funk

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I'm An Arabian Knight

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Melbourne`s Left Ear have polished a lost, late `80s, Antipodean, Electro Soul gem. It`s creation no doubt inspired by the music of L.A.`s Egyptian Lover and the genre-defining output of New York`s Tommy Boy. However, the gear used, the sparse mix, the Eastern keys in the detail, and its erotic intent, make it sound more like Chris & Cosey backing a would-be Michael Jackson.

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Extended Funky Arabian Mix
Instrumental
Extended Funky Mix
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1. I'm An Arabian Knight (extended Funky Arabian mix)
Side 2
1. I'm An Arabian Knight (instrumental)
2. I'm An Arabian Knight (extended Funky mix)

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Mastership

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Get Funky
Laugh & Dance
Master Ship
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1. Get Funky
2. Laugh & Dance
3. Master Ship
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1. Hello Hollywood
2. Angie
3. Visions Of You
4. Jam On Today

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Spaced Out

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Stone cold killer classic jazz funk long player.. zoning and beautiful...

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Head Trip
Bongo Lumbo
Holding Back
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1. From The Past
2. Head Trip
3. Bongo Lumbo
4. Spaced Out
5. New Forever
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1. Toe Tapper
2. Holding Back
3. I Hear What You Say
4. Your Message
5. Hear You Clearly

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