CYNE + Keith Sunset on "A Ride To Anywhere"

Check out two new tracks from CYNE and Keith Sunset on the new Hometapes holiday compilation…

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A Ride to Anywhere:
Hometapes for the Holidays 2013

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THIS IS A FREE DOWNLOAD! Click Buy Now and feel ok about entering $0. That said, we set this up so you have the option to make a charitable donation this holiday season: 100% of proceeds collected will go to benefit Megabolt.

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About Megabolt:
Founded in 2009, Megabolt is a independent organization that specializes in art projects and workshops for kids. By uniting the design, fine arts , and craft communities with young people, Megabolt enables the creation of unique objects, events, and experiences – all designed to let kids be kids and enjoy their lives through the power of art.

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CYNE - Tears For Uriah

Let’s turn it back into something: CYNE announces their new album, All My Angles Are Right

LISTEN: CYNE “Tears For Uriah”

CYNE are more than one emcee, more than two producers, more than their decade-spanning discography, and, with today’s announcement of the new album, All My Angles Are Right, more than just hip-hop.

Cise Star is a conscience for your headphones. Speck and Enoch dig deep so you don’t have to. CYNE rise above their sphere, merging the personal and the political with genre-busting production and silver-tongued rhymes that capture cross-millennia truths. Their beats have been used by Joey Bada$$, they’ve been remixed by Four Tet, they’ve collaborated with To Rococo Rot, Daedelus, and Nujabes, and, since 2008, they’ve been part of the Hometapes family (see Pretty Dark Things, Water For Mars, and Wasteland Vol. 1.)

CYNE lights up their full spectrum with All My Angles Are Right, their fifth album out March 2014 – and with today’s tell-tale release of the first single “Tears For Uriah.”

CYNE All My Angles Are Right
Hometapes 065 - LP / CD / DIG
RELEASE DATE: March 18, 2014

01. Attics
02. Avians
03. Tears For Uriah
04. Sunglasses After Midnight
05. Fine Prints
06. In Between Kingdoms
07. Ancient Audio
08. Plato’s Cave
09. Poison
10. Carousels
11. Null
12. Heaven Is A Hologram
13. Spaces
14. Embers
15. Firefights

BELOW: Album art by 2Shy

CYNE and Keith Sunset for the Holidays

CYNE - Wasteland Vol.1: Killmore

Now I go by the name Laserteeth Killmore
Baptized in hurt
Resurrected in flames

CYNE returns. On the heels of the rush of Water For Mars and the resplendence of 2008's Pretty Dark Things, Cise Star, Enoch, and Speck tell a new story in classic mixtape form. Nearly an hour of brand new vocal tracks, seriously addictive beat vignettes, evolved samples, and the story of Laserteeth Killmore.

There's Earth, there's Space, and then there's CYNE.

Featuring art by Justin Lovato.

Enter Killmore by CYNE

An Introspection by CYNE

Espalda

We are very proud to present this album to you...



...a longtime collaboration with my good friend Roberto Carlos Lange.

Enjoy and share!

Megafaun

Our dear friends at Hometapes came to us with a very special request...

In preparation for the release of Megafaun's forthcoming record, Hometapes sifted through hours of video footage from the band's recording sessions. They asked that we help with putting together a small glimpse into the process and effort behind this outstanding album.

The Falcon Hawksome team was humbled to be involved, and couldn't be more pleased with the final result.

Be sure to check out the amazing "Carolina Days" video, made by our lovely friends at Sirocco Research Labs.

Enjoy!

Futura x 12ozProphet

A while back, Speck was fortunate enough to collaborate with 12ozProphet for the launch of their highly anticipated t-shirt line, showcasing the work of the legendary graffiti pioneer, Futura. Speck provided the score to a 12ozProphet-produced documentary about the artist.

Although it's been some months since the t-shirt series was released, the video is something that the Falcon Hawksome team is very proud to have been a part of...

Not only has Futura always been a major creative influence, but this opportunity brought longtime friends and collaborators together for the first time.

Enjoy!

Hecho En Venezuela, part 2

Most of these records were found in living rooms, markets, or secondhand stores, on our most recent trip to Maracaibo...

Silvio Rodriguez -- Sueño Con Serpientes
(from "Dias Y Flores" 1975)

A beautiful song by one of the founding Cuban nueva trova artists, popularized during the 70's, in Venezuela, for his protest/political folk songs.

Angel Rada -- Carillon
(from "Upadesa" 1980)

Phenomenal, mostly unknown, Cuban-Venezuelan synth musician, who started the 80's Ethnosonic movement, after a visit to Kling Klang Studio.

Chelique Sarabia -- Orinoco Rio Abajo
(from "La Garza Negra Y De Hierro" 1975)

Celebrating the Venezuelan nationalization of iron and oil, this album continues to explore Chelique's "Revolución Electrónica."

Vytas Brenner -- Madrugada
(from "Hermanos" 1974)

A pioneer of the Venezuelan Progressive scene, Brenner's music is a hybrid of electronic and traditional instrumentation.

Grupo Folklorico Y Experimental Nuevayorquino -- Aguemimo
(from "Lo Dice Todo" 1976)

This 70's Bronx-based Afro-Puerto Rican/Cuban collective centered their recordings around improvisation and traditional music.

And, if you missed our previous Hecho En Venezuela post (featuring other tracks from Chelique Sarabia and Silvio Rodriguez), we've also included those HERE.

Do-Over

We wanted to take this opportunity to repost some music from our Falcon past... Feel free to grab these, again, or for the first time:

01. Cristal can be found HERE
02. Splash.... can be found HERE
03. Fall Music can be found HERE
04. Funk Party can be found HERE
05. Jamaicanmecrazy! can be found HERE
06. Seven Seven Inches can be found HERE
07. Spring Into Summer can be found HERE
08. 90's Remix Explosion can be found HERE
09. The Weekend Became Eclectic can be found HERE

...and, don't forget the recent Psych Hawk posting!

ENJOY!

Playas @ MIFF

The Falcon Hawksome-directed video for Helado Negro's "Playas" will screen at the Miami International Film Festival, during the REEL Music Video Art showcase (March 6th and March 13th).

If you're in town, come check it out!

Psych Hawk, Pt.1

01. Charles Lamont - History (1970, UNI)
02. Ambrose Slade - Genesis (1969, Fontana)
03. The Maze - Dejected Soul (1968, MTA)
04. Stoneground - From a Sad Man into a Deep Blue Sea (1972, WB)
05. Providence - To Light Your Journey (1972, Threshold)
06. J.K. & Co. - Fly (1969, White Whale)
07. Steve Morgen - Of Dreams (1969, Probe)
08. The Illusion - Angel (1969, Steed)
09. John Kay and The Sparrow - Isn't It Strange (1969, Columbia)

Get it HERE.

Ernest Gonzales - "Self Awakening" Video

Ernest Gonzales - "Self Awakening" from CYNE on Vimeo.

Falcon Hawksome recently completed this video for our friend, Ernest Gonzales, for the release of his new record "Been Meaning To Tell You" (which is out now, on the falcon friendly Friends Of Friends record label).

The video premiered at URB, this week... and, can be found at the Ernest-run Exponential Records blog.

Also, be check out CYNE's remix of Ernest's "Upon the 49th Day".

This seemed relevant...

Falcons, RC cars, and Megablast!

Helado Negro "Playas" video and tour!

Falcon Hawksome directed this video for our good friend Roberto Lange, to celebrate his new Helado Negro record (the CD and LP were released on Asthmatic Kitty last month).

You can follow his tour HERE!

And, check out some other HN-related links: myspace, pitchfork, and stereogum.

Funk Party.

I'm pretty sure that we completely missed the Baile Funk train... but, we recently stumbled across this well-loved collection of mid-nineties Brazilian records and felt compelled to share.

After discovering tracks from the likes of DJ Marlboro and DJ Amazing Clay, it felt like the perfect opportunity to bring you some more summer music:

01. MC Kojak - "Dança Da Bundinha Ro JJ"
02. Marcelo Do Rap + MC Pulunga - "Rap Do Trem"
03. MC Marcio + MC Goró - "Liberdade Dos Funkieros"
04. MC Ailton + MC Binho - "Rap Da Massa Funkeira"
05. MC Rogério + MC Marcelo - "Rap Das Marcas"
06. Movimento Funk Club - "Meló Chupa Nenem"
07. MC Dinho + MC Marinho - "Rap Da Casa Branca"
08. MC Esquisito - "Melô Da Janete"
09. MC Willian + MC Duda - "Morena"

Get them HERE, and then throw a party.

FH.

CYNE - Water For Mars

Pre-order your copy of the CYNE "Water For Mars" limited edition 21-track compact disc + download + t-shirt + sticker package, now!

Get it at HOMETAPES

Jamaicanmecrazy!

Just in time for Summer... we recently unearthed an impressive Reggae, Dub, and Dancehall collection. Most of it was from the 80's, with an emphasis on Prince Jammy and Willie Lindo productions. Here are some of our favorites:

01. Thriller U - "Hard To Say I'm Sorry"
[on Jammy Records, 1991]
02. Cocoa Tea - "Highest Mountain (Version)"
[on Witty Records, 198?]
03. Gregory Isaacs - "Secretary"
[on African Museum, 1979]
04. Dennis Brown - "Lovelight" (Burning Version)"
[on Yvonne's Special, 198?]
05. Cornel Campbell - "Mash You Down"
[on Earthquake, 1977]
06. Joe Gibbs and the Professionals - "Jam Fi Bread"
[on Joe Gibbs Music, 1979]
07. Sister Nancy - "Money Can't Buy Love"
[on Techniques, 198?]
08. Augustus Pablo - "The Big Rip Off"
[on Trojan, 1975]
09. Gregory Isaacs - "I Lie To You"
[on Bebo's Music, 1984]
10. Cocoa Tea + Major Danger - "Proud To Be Black (Version)"
[on Eclipse, 198?]
11. The Black Roots Players - "Loving Dub"
[on Black Roots Records, 1980]
12. Sugar Minott - "Dance Hall We Deh"
[on Witty Records, 1984]

ENJOY

Charley Harper

This is my new obsession!!! Just discovered the work of this modernist artist and I absolutely love it!!!
The illustration and posters are beautiful and are made with a very refreshing sense of humor.

You can find more information about Charley Harper here and see/purchase some of his work at charleyharperartstudio.com.

The site is run by his family and they have products for every budget (the cards on the picture were $2 each).

Enjoy!!!

My first knitting project

I just finished my first knitting project! I am so excited!!!

It is a little uneven since I was trying both english and continental knitting. As of now I think I like continental better (maybe because I learned crochet before, when I was younger?).

Anyway, to all my friends who are knitting I would love to see what you've been making.

I'm so excited!!!

101cookbooks is Falcon Hawksome!

I am absolutely in love with this website/blog. The recipes are delicious, easy and very nutritious (and the pictures are gorgeous).

Highly recommended!!!

101cookbooks