Your Beat of the Week

»West End Girls (Pet Shop Boys Cover)«
by We Have Band

24.01.2011 | Jan Obri

Quite close to the original version but individual enough to give the track a taste of WHB.

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»Photoshop Handsome«
by Everything Everything

17.01.2011 | Jan Obri

UK pop 2011. When listening to Everything Everything for the first time they sound quite asymmetric but after a short while this really is catchy!

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»Crystalised (The XX Cover)«
by Gorillaz

10.01.2011 | Dennis Wiesch

Another stroke of genius by mastermind Damon Albarn. Together with his band Gorillaz he went down to the BBC Studios and recorded this very nice cover version of The XX's "Crystalized".

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»Home«
by Brian Eno & David Byrne

03.01.2011 | Markus Muffler

Nice song, nice houses, nice start to the year by two of the most creative guys in pop.

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»Night Air«
by Jamie Woon

27.12.2010 | Dennis Wiesch

A great and very touching song plus a wonderful video. A good final track for a year that has been quite big for us.

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»December Song (I Dreamed of Christmas)«
by George Michael

20.12.2010 | Dennis Wiesch

George Michael is not just "Last Christmas", but I think we all know that. We all wish you a merry christmas and happy holidays!

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»Loving You is Killing Me (Live in Studio)«
by Aloe Blacc

13.12.2010 | Markus Muffler

A great new young soul singer who sounds like the early Bill Withers. I think this is a nice start to the week.

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»In Sleep (Live)«
by Lissie

06.12.2010 | Markus Muffler

When reading an article on minimalism in pop I came across this artist. It is great music. Non mainstream but lots of substance!

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»The Simpsons«
by Panzerballett

29.11.2010 | Markus Muffler

The Panzerballett will come to Freiburg on December, 4th. They will perform in the course of the "Between the Beats Series" at the Waldsee. This is a little foretaste of what it will be like!

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»Litany Against Fear«
by Christian Scott

22.11.2010 | Dennis Wiesch

A breathtaking song from Christian Scott's 2007 album "Anthem"!

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»At the Indie Disco«
by The Divine Comedy

15.11.2010 | Jan Obri

Thank you Neil Hannon, you can read my mind. Charming and in propper style - welcome to the indie disco.

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»Off Point«
by Junip

08.11.2010 | Jan Obri

Junip is the new band project of Swedish singer Jose Gonzalez. »Fields« is the latest and so far only album the band has made and it is full of emotions of every kind. I think, the song »Off Point« expresses this very well.

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»Paper Scissor Stone«
by Portico Quartet

01.11.2010 | Dennis Wiesch

Portico Quartet is coming to Freiburg! On November 4th the band will perform at the Waldsee Freiburg. This song is from their latest album »Isla«. It's awesome!

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»Moon on Ice«
by Yello

25.10.2010 | Markus Muffler

During the last couple of weeks, we, the team of Between the Beats, talked a lot about Yello and once more we noticed how groundbreaking these super creative Swiss guys have been for the development of elecetronical music. This wonderful track is from 1987.

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»Mystic Brew«
by Vijay Iyer Trio

18.10.2010 | Dennis Wiesch

On September 21st Vijay Iyer Trio will be guest at Waldsee Freiburg. Here a little teaser from their very successful new album »Historicity«. It is the trio's version of Ronny Foster's classic »Mystic Brew«.

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»Starting Over«
by John Lennon

11.10.2010 | Jan Obri

We say happy 70th birthday, John.

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»When Night Falls«
by HKB Finn

04.10.2010 | Markus Muffler

Amongst other things HBK Finn is the lead singer of noJazz, a band which was playing at our first Between the Beats Festival. We think, he's also a great solo performer! This track is from his latest album »Natural Eloquence«. We keep an eye (and ear) on Finn.

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»Urgence«
by noJazz

20.09.2010 | Dennis Wiesch

It's about time! Between the Beats Jazz Festival starts on Thursday. Here's a little teaser for you!

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»Think Twice«
by Donald Byrd

06.09.2010 | Dennis Wiesch

This song which has been sampled quite often is from Donald Byrd's 1975 album »Stepping Tomorrow« (Bluenote) and is a real masterpiece. Further contributors to the album were e.g. Harvey Mason, Chuck Rainey and Gary Bartz!

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»AIE«
by Soil & Pimp Sessions

30.08.2010 | Markus Muffler

In my opinion, this team from Japan is one of the best jazz live acts of the present - full with energy and vitality. They'll blow you away!

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»Jeru«
by Miles Davis

23.08.2010 | Dennis Wiesch

Great song from one of the coolest albums ever. Enjoy!

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»Inca Roads«
by Frank Zappa & The Mothers of Invention

16.08.2010 | Markus Muffler

In my opinion, Inca Roads is one of the most beautiful Zappa songs - pure pleasure! Pay attention to the singer with the high voice... yes, it's him - George Duke.

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»Dark Star«
by Crosby, Stills & Nash

09.08.2010 | Dennis Wiesch

Call it folk, yacht rock or pop. We don't care, it is just good. There will be a new album in autumn and the critics say it is amazing. Still, these three guys definitely don't belong to the scrap heap.

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»Epistrophy«
by Thelonious Monk

26.07.2010 | Dennis Wiesch

One of the most impressive piano jazz pieces ever! Monk at his best.

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»Summertime«
by Ella Fitzgerald

31.05.2010 | Markus Muffler

Great Ella with a great song...

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»Egis«
by Studnitzky

24.05.2010 | Dennis Wiesch

Sebastian Studnitzky is a wonderful pianist; this great live performance demonstrates it again. Studnitzky Trio will come to the Between the Beats Jazz-Festival on September 24, 2010 – don't miss it.

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»Galang (Trio Riot Version)«
by Vijay Iyer Trio

17.05.2010 | Dennis Wiesch

The pianist Vijay Iyer and his trio conjure up an amazing grove. Released last year on his album Historicity!

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»Little Lion Man«
by Mumford & Sons

10.05.2010 | Jan Obri

Mumford & Sons will be newcomers to the Montreux Festival 2010. They demonstrate that American folkpop will never die, very good. Open your window and sing!

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»Love That Girl«
by Raphael Saadiq

03.05.2010 | Markus Muffler

This song has been recorded in 2008 but sounds like the good old Motown times. Raphael Saadiq shows us how timeless this sound is.

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»Human Nature«
by Miles Davis

26.04.2010 | Markus Muffler

This interpretation of Michael Jackson's classic shows it once again: Miles was the best!

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»Peanut Butter (Larry Levan Remix)«
by Gwen Guthrie

19.04.2010 | Dennis Wiesch

An absolute dream team created this wonderful song back in 1982. The combination of Sly & Robbie (producer), Gwen Guthrie (vocals) and disco legend Larry Levan (remix) tells everything.

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»Where Did All The Love Go«
by Kasabian

12.04.2010 | Jan Obri

They step out of the shadows of great britpop bands from the 90s. A new, playful and dominant guitar and bass sound – zeitgeist galore.

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»Behind the Yashmak (Live)«
by Esbjörn Svensson Trio (e.s.t.)

05.04.2010 | Markus Muffler

The intensity of this legendary trio fascinates me consistently. These three guys were unbeatable, especially live. Basist Dan Berglund and his new project »Tonbruket« will perfom live at the Between the Beats Jazz-Festival in Denzlingen near Freiburg on September 25, 2010.

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»Two Fugitives«
by Malia

29.03.2010 | Dennis Wiesch

The voice of the Malawi born singer Malia puts a spell on everybody, over and over again. This also includes »Two Fugitives«. We are looking forward to see her performing live at the Between the Beats Jazz-Festival on September 24, 2010.

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»Shaft«
by Isaac Hayes

22.03.2010 | Markus Muffler

The dramaturgy of this absolute classic is unmatched. To everybody who thinks he's cool, watch this video...

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»Hang Up Your Hang Ups«
by Herbie Hancock

15.03.2010 | Dennis Wiesch

A pure funk treasure taken from Herbie's great album Man-Child from 1975. Here in a fantastic live version!

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»French Navy«
by Camera Obscura

08.03.2010 | Jan Obri

Probably THE new voice in pop. Camera Obscura transform queer into happy.

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»Petite Fleur«
by Sidney Bechet

01.03.2010 | Markus Muffler

When I was a teenager this has been the final song of the night in my favourite pub. I just had to think of this nice song.

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»Walking In Rhythm«
by The Blackbyrds

22.02.2010 | Markus Muffler

Dear Dennis! This is your »Birthday Beat«. It will comfortably get your through your day and your week. Happy Birthday from the Between the Beats team and from M74.

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»Moanin«
by Art Blakey

15.02.2010 | Dennis Wiesch

So good, so cool. A classic!

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»Rich Woman«
by Alison Krauss & Robert Plant

08.02.2010 | Jan Obri

A song made for a Quentin Tarantino movie soundtrack. Cool and smooth.

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»Ordinary People«
by John Legend

31.01.2010 | Markus Muffler

To the love of my life, happy birthday!

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»The Magician«
by Return to Forever

25.01.2010 | Markus Muffler

This track is taken from the album »Romatic Warrior«. In the 1970s »Return to Forever« has set new standards in fushion.

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»This Land is Your Land«
by Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings

18.01.2010 | Markus Muffler

Sharon Jones and her Dap Kings are always a good start to the week. A wonderful classic in good old Motown tradition.

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»Heavens in the backseat of my cadillac«
by Hot Chocolate

11.01.2010 | Dennis Wiesch

If you listen to this song on a Monday morning then the longing for the following weekend will be immense.

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»Starlight (Greg Wilson Version)«
by Escort

04.01.2010 | Dennis Wiesch

The original was one of my favourite tracks in 2006 but king of Boogie Greg Wilson created a version which caped it.

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»Dukey Treats«
by George Duke

28.12.2009 | Markus Muffler

George Duke's latest album sounds magnificently fresh. Good handmade funk! Check out Duke's website for new sounds.

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»Shack up«
by Banbarra

21.12.2009 | Dennis Wiesch

This song always makes me feel good! P.S.: I'm still looking for the original vinyl single edition.

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»So Groovy«
by Manu Katché

14.12.2009 | Markus Muffler

I think this is the best drummer in the world! Enjoy it.

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»Fannin Street (Live)«
by Tom Waits

07.12.2009 | Markus Muffler

This week's »Beat« is taken from Tom Wait's latest live album »Glitter and Doom«. Nobody is able to transform melancholia into lyrics and tones like he is.

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»Uninvisible«
by Medeski Martin & Wood

30.11.2009 | Markus Muffler

I am a big fan of this trio, they are legendary in the US. This »Beat« is taken from their untitled album which has been released in 2002. I think the sound of this band is unique.

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»Jean Pierre (Live)«
by Miles Davis

23.11.2009 | Markus Muffler

I am a lucky guy because I had the opportunity to visit the »We want Miles« exhibition in Paris which inspired me to show you this track. The song (extended version) is a brilliant example for unique and creative moments which can only occur in improvisational music.

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