Tuesday, November 25, 2008
NamaMusic introduces the Infinity Project
NamaMusic: Rough Jazz by Infinity Project, hosted by Omid and DJ ESP
The first thing you may have heard by Omid was the now classic "Beneath The Surface" compilation. How did he get it going?
He was a big fan of the L.A. underground rhymers and really connected to the Goodlife / Project Blowed scene. One day he was in a studio with CVE and O.M.D. and P.E.A.C.E. came through. So did Longevity (Darkleaf) and Sesquidpedalien. It was a real random gathering and he did this song "What Up" and it inspired him to do a full project of brining together his favorite MC's. It was a long process which took 2 years to complete, but it was worth it. "Beneath the Surface" was his tribute to his favorite artists in L.A., and his action truth process of bringing them all together as a movement.
As things grew, he also dialed in on an interesting Dj Named ESP who spun for OMD and some of the others on Beneath The Surface. Namasteezy had been working in Video Promotions at the time ESP and Omid first started connecting and had been doing everything it could to support Omid projects. But it would be some time before Omid and ESP got something out together. Eventually Namasteezy Relocated to Sf,Ca where it continued to support from a distance, however on one return trip to LA, Ca Esp and Martel worked out an agreement that set a huge process into motion, the Uninfluenced by Intensity Music project.
ESP made sure to bring things together in a way that would help Namasteezy far into the future. And that future is now.....
Esp made sure to bring something special together, something that had an Enlightenment Factor. The songs were produced more along the lines of how Horace Tapscott would have done it, and was actually a kind of tribute to him. Community figures in the project blowed scene came together to honor the old activist and to explore creative and interesting ways of doing things. Several of the songs are up to twenty minutes long, and the artists wanted to expand their styles and do music that people who are into jazz and electronica would appreciate, as far as the melodies, original rhythms and concepts.
Namasteezy makes music to connect with people, its much more than a 3 minute wam bam thank you marketing scam.... Its about getting involved and understanding the activism and struggle of low budget artist studios that pull many mediums together to share one message.
What do we need? PEACE
Which is another reason Namasteezy selected ESP and his friend Omid..... Omid is from the middle east, from Iran and when those middle eastern music practices meet rough jazz, expressed by Hip Hop people - YOU KNOW the music is going to move you with the power of Rumi/ sufism/ and you will be able to meditate on it in the spirit of "Shreem", which is a yogic term.
Surf the net, and follow the fun, supporting the project along the way.....
The first thing you may have heard by Omid was the now classic "Beneath The Surface" compilation. How did he get it going?
He was a big fan of the L.A. underground rhymers and really connected to the Goodlife / Project Blowed scene. One day he was in a studio with CVE and O.M.D. and P.E.A.C.E. came through. So did Longevity (Darkleaf) and Sesquidpedalien. It was a real random gathering and he did this song "What Up" and it inspired him to do a full project of brining together his favorite MC's. It was a long process which took 2 years to complete, but it was worth it. "Beneath the Surface" was his tribute to his favorite artists in L.A., and his action truth process of bringing them all together as a movement.
As things grew, he also dialed in on an interesting Dj Named ESP who spun for OMD and some of the others on Beneath The Surface. Namasteezy had been working in Video Promotions at the time ESP and Omid first started connecting and had been doing everything it could to support Omid projects. But it would be some time before Omid and ESP got something out together. Eventually Namasteezy Relocated to Sf,Ca where it continued to support from a distance, however on one return trip to LA, Ca Esp and Martel worked out an agreement that set a huge process into motion, the Uninfluenced by Intensity Music project.
ESP made sure to bring things together in a way that would help Namasteezy far into the future. And that future is now.....
Esp made sure to bring something special together, something that had an Enlightenment Factor. The songs were produced more along the lines of how Horace Tapscott would have done it, and was actually a kind of tribute to him. Community figures in the project blowed scene came together to honor the old activist and to explore creative and interesting ways of doing things. Several of the songs are up to twenty minutes long, and the artists wanted to expand their styles and do music that people who are into jazz and electronica would appreciate, as far as the melodies, original rhythms and concepts.
Namasteezy makes music to connect with people, its much more than a 3 minute wam bam thank you marketing scam.... Its about getting involved and understanding the activism and struggle of low budget artist studios that pull many mediums together to share one message.
What do we need? PEACE
Which is another reason Namasteezy selected ESP and his friend Omid..... Omid is from the middle east, from Iran and when those middle eastern music practices meet rough jazz, expressed by Hip Hop people - YOU KNOW the music is going to move you with the power of Rumi/ sufism/ and you will be able to meditate on it in the spirit of "Shreem", which is a yogic term.
Surf the net, and follow the fun, supporting the project along the way.....
Monday, November 24, 2008
Got a label hub started at Voice Your(Non)Self
http://www.voiceyourself.com/site/global_community/your_space.php?userid=290&screenname=Profile
Its not about me, its about us. Namasteezy is not in it for self, we are a collective, a studio that cannot eat our art but people who do not eat to make it for you. Help us find our people, those who want to work interdependently so that we can preserve dieing art forms, methods and other missing knowledge. Practice with us, get to know us and lets live fully and truly!
Voice Yourself posted our first blog there... And we crossposted it to couchsurf!
http://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=15979
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Thursday, November 20, 2008
Namasteezy Records is gearing up for a new round of action
Make sure to get your email into the golden roladex!
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Heard about the new documentary by the activist who we brought you via the truth - key in artistry commentary?
Did you ever get to meet Lama Khenpo and would you like to attend future teachings with Special K in Cali (North or South)
- La, Ca to Sf, Ca They got some super noyce videos up online, introducing Khenpo a little bit.
If you are in the South, you might want to look into some Yoga with Dezengo, she is doing the most with us online. We are currently working into a Charity CD launch, using Namasteezy Catalog to serve those in need. Dezengo is committed to making fundraising easy. We will feature two distinct approaches: (1) Donor Recognition Rewards for campaign contributors or (2) Selling the CDs for Fundraising. Use Customizable Pre-Programmed or Custom Programmed Compilations to communicate your message while raising revenue. So get involved and lets create strategic image building communications that reach new audiences on an emotional level. We will be feature Artists' songs with dedicated Liner Booklets or Blogs for describing our organization's needs within the global community. Place the customized CD into your personal music collections, reminding you of our mission on this planet. Should we take it even further and produce interactive Enhanced CDs (eCDs): Music CDs that feature video presentations with direct, measurable web-links; CDs that will showcase our organization's needs while driving traffic to the websites of everyone who we have brought together, the monk, the artists, our label, the distro collective, and the ladies in the yoga community who are working behind the scenes to make this happen?
We are devoted to providing real culture and positive community-oriented spiritual activism that reflect integrity, high morals and standard of street artistry. Our Themed Music CD compilations are specifically designed for spiritual upliftment, Yoga sessions, Hiking and camping trips, daycare centers and community groups. Lets get it together, to gather and work interdependently to leave lasting impressions with Music.
And how does the fiber art fit in? Have you checked out the new scarves? With slides and handwoven paper weavings, Drea tells the story of her career and love for natural dyes. Check into her projects, they often include pattern drafts, inspirations, handmade weavings, her required readings and artist books and question/answer meet ups online. Her experience with the japanese methods as it pertains to enhanced flexibility and performance on the loom is discussed.
Not to mention head roc has their new video out, working the tracks as a band now!
Check for their FEATURED VIDEO:
'The Warm Up' by The G.I.F.T
There is so much to share!
Get on that golden roladex!
NamaTribal: Golden Roladex
Get updated, be involved, sharing is caring....
Heard about the new documentary by the activist who we brought you via the truth - key in artistry commentary?
Did you ever get to meet Lama Khenpo and would you like to attend future teachings with Special K in Cali (North or South)
- La, Ca to Sf, Ca They got some super noyce videos up online, introducing Khenpo a little bit.
If you are in the South, you might want to look into some Yoga with Dezengo, she is doing the most with us online. We are currently working into a Charity CD launch, using Namasteezy Catalog to serve those in need. Dezengo is committed to making fundraising easy. We will feature two distinct approaches: (1) Donor Recognition Rewards for campaign contributors or (2) Selling the CDs for Fundraising. Use Customizable Pre-Programmed or Custom Programmed Compilations to communicate your message while raising revenue. So get involved and lets create strategic image building communications that reach new audiences on an emotional level. We will be feature Artists' songs with dedicated Liner Booklets or Blogs for describing our organization's needs within the global community. Place the customized CD into your personal music collections, reminding you of our mission on this planet. Should we take it even further and produce interactive Enhanced CDs (eCDs): Music CDs that feature video presentations with direct, measurable web-links; CDs that will showcase our organization's needs while driving traffic to the websites of everyone who we have brought together, the monk, the artists, our label, the distro collective, and the ladies in the yoga community who are working behind the scenes to make this happen?
We are devoted to providing real culture and positive community-oriented spiritual activism that reflect integrity, high morals and standard of street artistry. Our Themed Music CD compilations are specifically designed for spiritual upliftment, Yoga sessions, Hiking and camping trips, daycare centers and community groups. Lets get it together, to gather and work interdependently to leave lasting impressions with Music.
And how does the fiber art fit in? Have you checked out the new scarves? With slides and handwoven paper weavings, Drea tells the story of her career and love for natural dyes. Check into her projects, they often include pattern drafts, inspirations, handmade weavings, her required readings and artist books and question/answer meet ups online. Her experience with the japanese methods as it pertains to enhanced flexibility and performance on the loom is discussed.
Not to mention head roc has their new video out, working the tracks as a band now!
Check for their FEATURED VIDEO:
'The Warm Up' by The G.I.F.T
There is so much to share!
Get on that golden roladex!
Don't miss Blitz on our Truth - Key In Artistry Commentary
Namasteezy Records features Blitz on the Truth - Key In Artistry Commentary.
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This Blitz Track is featured on the Namasteelo Music Project titled Air (Merch Table Version of) Artists With a HIgher Purpose.... These releases were used to create theKey Truth in Artistry Commentary which expands on the topics presented by the artists including Mind Control, 911 and how bank are the cause of all wars.... The commentary project includes full length songs when mail ordered direct from the Namasteelo Record Label. You can also listen to the ipodcast download in full by visiting:
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