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deesh
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KOOP - jazz, dance, electronica (from Sweden)
Just got this album...I didn't think I would like it as much as I do..but I was wrong.
It is very light and beautiful. The electronica influence and excerpts are suddel. The vocals are very sweet and addictive. It has a bossa nova type feel on some songs like MOONBOUNCE. I suggest that one and I SEE A DIFFERENT YOU, which you can listen to here: http://www.giantstep.net/releases/1707/
My Space: http://www.myspace.com/koop
More on KOOP: KOOP is a true original, known for their groundbreaking sample-based amalgamation of jazz, dance, and electronica. Koop Islands sees Simonsson and Zingmark absorbing the influence of the classic Big Band sound of the Twenties, Thirties, and Forties to create an inimitable groove they call "Swingtronica." Joining KOOP on their remarkable musical journey are a number of guest vocalists including Hilde Louise Asbjornsen (featured vocalist for the U.S. tour as well as a featured recording artist and co-lyricist of "Strange Love" from Koop Isands), Yukimi Nagano, Mikael Sundin, and ex-Galliano frontman Rob Gallagher (all of whom appeared on Koop Islands), as well as the acclaimed Norwegian singer-songwriter Ane Brun.
Among the many highlights of Koop Islands is the syncopated "Come To Me," featured earlier this year on an episode of ABC's blockbuster Grey's Anatomy. The track was included on the recently released "Grey's Anatomy Original Soundtrack 3" and was also used in a series of ABC promos from early April through the May sweeps. In addition, the tracks "Let's Elope" and "Koop Island Blues" can be heard on FX's Nip/Tuck and the trailer for the Pandemic Studios videogame, Saboteur, respectively.
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Knjaz
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| Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2007 17:08 |
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I have one of their songs called "Summer Sun". They sound really nice, but I can't seem to find any of their albums anywhere. I just got that one song. |
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p3rpleXdS0u1
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| Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2008 18:43 |
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 there are other koop fans?! even though its been out for a while i still havent acquired koop islands (but im working on it) however wat id recommend to jmq fans is waltz for koop OH LORD HAVE MERCY!!!!!!!  these men who wear dresses and makeup make incredible music. amazing!!!  knjaz you should really get waltz for koop if you like summer sun. "waltz for koop" is just omw wat an awsome track. i was indeed in awe. koop are the guys who made me wanna be a double bassist (im a lil small for the double bass but im working on that too   )EVERYBODY BUY "WALTZ FOR KOOP"  |
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deesh
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p3rpleXdS0u1
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| Posted: Tue Sep 02, 2008 23:44 |
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Most gr8 bands aren't recognised and i think thats why fans should put the word out there. its scary how lil ppl know .as seb's signature says
for 90% of people, Jamiroquai, it's the lil' guy wearing hats and dancing |
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Andrew
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| Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2008 05:57 |
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Just checked these guys out (I only really knew of Relaxin At Club F****n or whatever it is that's on pretty much every chillout compilation going around)...
and maaan, the jazz factor is massive with these guys - kinda different to what I expected.
It's like cocktail lounge jazz - easy stuff to get your head around. 
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Lyes from paris
Joined: 16 Feb 2002
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| Posted: Fri Sep 05, 2008 12:07 |
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| Knjaz wrote: |
| I have one of their songs called "Summer Sun". They sound really nice, but I can't seem to find any of their albums anywhere. I just got that one song. |
I love that song too, especially the remix of Marcus Enochson on the album Waltz for Koop. |
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