Sonoton - A Musical Wildlife Vol. 1 & 2

Ok. Damn! Those are 2 words I must say about this amazing series on the Sonoton Library label. I gotta admit, I think this series is very underrated. Not only is it about talent, but most of all it is about equipment and mic'ing! Why is this series underrated?  Is it because it is on the somewhat "common" Sonoton label? Or is it the cover that looks like it has "notta" to offer? I dunno...but I've had it for years and I can personally say it is one of my favorite library recordings other than the "Under Water" Volumes 1 & 2.  In fact, both have a very similar sound. To start off, the way they mic'd all of their instruments completely shows you that these guys were not only confident on their arrangements. but they also knew how to record. I dunno about you. but that is an extreme + in my book! Remember the first time you heard Stefano Torossi's "Feelings" LP? To me. the way it was recorded and the confidence Jay Richford and Gary Stevens had, is what made that album a complete masterpiece! There are many musicians that have brilliant minds and are complete geniuses when it comes to writing arrangements (i.e. Morricone, Umiliani, Bixio, Ferrio. Axelrod, Janin, etc.) But, not also were they completely on top of their game as composers/arrangers, but they also were some of the best producers in the game! That is huge! It's not only about how much talent as a musician you are....but what gear you are using!!! And, how you are recording/what mic's you use, are cruial (ask Zeppelin/Beatles etc)  I guess the point I am trying to make, is that not only were a lot of the musicians we respect extreme multi-instrumentalist's. But they also had a keen sense of what gear they used and how the effects would play on us as listeners. And IMO, that is extremely important!!!

Vol. 1 - Activity

http://www.mediafire.com/?9mf1gp69kcfpzmq

Vol. 2 - Dramatic

http://www.mediafire.com/file/lv7zba56zot46y7/Sonoton_Dramatic_2.zip

Piero Umiliani - Percussions

Hello out there! How is everyone? I must say that I am very excited. First off, let me give you another one of my famous "I'm Sorry"posts on how I never update my blog and what my general excuse is. Honestly? I have been getting hit up left and right by companies that own the rights to the records I'm posting. They are deading every single link that I post. It's quite unfortunate. I have always tried to focus on records that are not available on CD, or reissued for that matter. But, as the good ol' saying goes...it"s what it is." Going forward I will not have the pleasure of handing out free links. But they can't stop me from posting sound clips and doing reviews (I hope).

What we have here is one of my favorite Umiliani releases called Percussions. It's dark, it's grimy, and to be quite honest...it has attitude! Confident arrangements, slamming drums, and god only knows what equipment was used to record this library masterpiece.

How about a preview?

Lauth Quartet - S/T (Fonit Cetra)

What's going on out there everyone?! Back from another one of my infamous hiatuses. Today I bring you a very special Jazz record! This is a very rare and amazing Italian LP on the infamous "Fonit Cetra" label. It's a very solid Jazz effort from beginning to end from The Wolfgang Lauth Quartet. This record is chocked full of crisp drums, amazing arrangements, and all of our favorite instrument...Fender Rhodes Piano! I am pretty sure there are not many copies of this record floating around, which is exactly the reason you can get a chance to preview it here at Marsellus Wallace's Crate Favorites! Always bringing you the original, never posted before classic raers. Enjoy my friends, many more to come!

how about a preview? http://www.mediafire.com/file/ky5o14cifcsy2j6/Lauth.zip

Wasateh - Enjoy Coke

What the hell is wrong with this guy? Why is he giving out this rare gemm for FREE? how about a preview? http://www.mediafire.com/?90d7fv3mzk95z0f

Dj Marsellus Wallace - Soundtrack Pro Mixtape

Yo yo what's good out there? This is a mix that I have been working on for the better part of 8 months. Yeah, I take my sweet time. I guess those that follow my blog can vouch for that also ha! But this mix was different. You see, if you didn't already know, I am a huge 70's record soundtrack collector. That and library have always been a passion of mine. So, what I wanted to do was make a mix that had that feel to it, but also in the style of many hip hop mixes that had influenced me in the past. There were many tracks/ost's that I wanted to put on here, but unfortunately the feeling was just not there while laying it down. It almost felt like I was arranging my own orchestra the more I got into it. That is why I added dialogue, action themes, and chase scenes. To give it that 1970's crime jazz feel! Hopefully my attempt to paint a picture in your head paid off, because it was a fun/difficult process. I hope this mix makes you feel happy, scared, sad, and even a little RANDY BABY YEEEEAH!!! FREE download http://www.mediafire.com/?zb2gs56rp228922

Franco Micalizzi - I Due Volti Della Paura

What's up everybody? Here's another soundtrack that took me some years to find. I haven't seen the movie but it looks pretty wicked. The soundtrack is top material from the maestro Franco Micalizzi. Purchased from Monone. He's got great records. Enjoy! http://www.mediafire.com/?yg4bvcvu60h0y2i

Peter Thomas - Golden Ring Library No. 5

Ok here we go again. This is a crazy bugged out psych/electronic/fuzz filled record by Peter Thomas. It is definitely one of the better sessions released on the Golden Ring series IMO. Just take a listen...

how about preview? http://www.mediafire.com/?g3dv39179pt92ty

Ensemble Petit & Screen Land Orchestra - Action Theme

WOW!!! Now this is one that I can't find any information about. This is a Japanese record by the Ensemble Petit & Screen Land Orchestra. While I have heard of them, I had never seen this album before until someone introduced me. This is basically a harder driven twist on funky cinema themes (i.e. 3 Days of Condor, Dirty Harry, Exorcist, etc.). But, I gotta say they are the BADDEST versions (of these already great songs) that I have ever heard. http://www.mediafire.com/?twsv6ctiwralrwa

Fred Bongusto - Malizia OST

Yup! Here we are again with another top Italian gem on the Cinevox label. This is the first time I have been able to put my hands on this record. I couldn't help but to pass it along. http://www.mediafire.com/?ey8jy5lkskxx7vx

Bart Arntz - Jo Jo's Dance Factory

Once again...what's up out there? I got another stone cold gem right here straight out of Philly! This record is definitely one of my favorites in the educational/instructional genre of the early 70's. It is funky, hip, and has all the right instruments to accompany it. With the music supervision of Bart Arntz, here is Jo Jo's Dance Factory on Educator Records. http://www.mediafire.com/?8lb8y4lr022gw0t

Carolyn Sullivan - Dead!

Also copped this last night. I dunno if there's a rip available? I'm sure there is, but gotta say this is one of my favorite donut gems. If you don't have it, you need it. Pure female vocal soul. http://www.mediafire.com/?dq7ut8tzd7ftqgq

Been one hell of a minute

Well 1st off I gotta apologize for the lack of posts and updates in general. But, I think I got a decent excuse. Like I said, decent...maybe not acceptable. Well, I lost my old studio/recording room due to personal in home issues. Pretty much been out of the game for the past 4 months. Either way it's time to unleash for the new year. I have a good feeling about the new year. So far I have about 3 projects in the works, as well as a LOT of new LP's to post that I have scrounged up over the past 4 months. In a nutshell...many new updates to come! Here is basically have been working on, a new studio in a new crib. I had to build a studio / record room, because I got a roomate (Dj Inform / Colombus, Ohio) that also has a sh*t ton of records. So why have a 2 car garage, when you could just have more space for vinyl? Well, the options pretty much pointed in the right direction. With the help of myself and MANY talented men I proudly present, Salmon Studios...a cave where the Grizzly's run wild. To start off on a good note, here is probably one of my favorite Brazilian soundtracks. This is a super duty tough record (in the words of Case Bloom) and extremely rare to put your hands on. It is a dark, jazzy, break filled masterpiece that has many different moods. From the early works of Ze Rodrix, here is the Esquadrao Da Morte Soundtrack aka "Death Squad" on RCA Brazil. This was hipped to me originally by my man Danny Dan The Beat Mann many moons ago, but...I finally found a copy. So here ya go!!! If anyone has a RIP of the movie I would greatly appreciate it. Stay thirsty my friends...!!!

how about a preview? http://www.mediafire.com/?7blgan9lfmn0v15

Caruso and Blue Sensations Orchestra - 7" record (The Trap & Ice Dream)

Now this is a nice 7'' that needs a little light. I don't know much about the movie that it came from, but Caruso & Blue Sensations Orchestra light up this double sider! Expect fuzz, clean drums, vocal harmonizing, and crisp guitar licks! Enjoy...

how about a preview?


http://www.mediafire.com/?xj2n02ih22n78rb

I Marc 4 - GLP 1006 Nelson Records

Here is another one that I think you might enjoy. Top rare Italian group I Marc 4 do it again on the Nelson series. Crisp drums! Always great to listen to. Enjoy!

how about a preview?


http://www.mediafire.com/?j9dvoe780m210aa

I Marc 4 - GLP 1004 Nelson Records

What an album this is! It is everything you would expect from the I Marc 4 boys and one of their best efforts indeed. A tightly knit fusion of jazz, funk, lounge, and psychedelia. No need to blabber. Another top pick from yours truly. Enjoy...!!!

how about a preview?



http://www.mediafire.com/?uz34rrh7bbanhzl

Ruud Bos - Naakt over de schutting OST

What's going on out there? Got a new record right here that is solid all the way through! This is a Dutch soundtrack from the early 70's called Naakt over de schutting (naked over the fence). It is definitely on my top list. The record reminds me of a Alan Tew Hangman/Stefano Torossi/Roy Budd orchestra all rolled in one. It has breaks, horns, strings, and really just plan kick's ass! Enjoy...


how about a preview?



http://www.mediafire.com/?itw82c5o77zsm1z

Been a minute!

Ok let's go!!!

Blue Butterfly (Selected Sound Library 9017)



how about a preview?


http://www.mediafire.com/?9ndnhuh27c70g4u


Claude Bolling - Il Faut Vivre Dangereusement OST (Carrere)

how about a preview?




http://www.mediafire.com/?cl1563n8u1dn5n3


Jean Labre - Vol De Nuit (Private Airline pressing?)



how about a preview?


(link coming soon)

Piero Umiliani - Blue Nude OST (Sound Workshop Library)



http://www.mediafire.com/?41kgqz2343ua991


Barbara Moore - Vocal Shades and Tones (Music De Wolfe Library)




Escrava Isaura OST - V/A (Som Livre)



how about a preview?


http://www.mediafire.com/?e6gg7bi9kb2b6d1

So I got 3 down. I will get to the others shortly. Enjoy...

Themes Library Continued...

What's going on out there? It's a new year and I wanted to start it off with a nice grip of records on the Themes catalog. Let's get it started...

TIM 1013 - Breath of Danger


Oh my, this record is HEEEEAT!!! Starting with #1, we have a cream of the crop lineup of library musicians. You have David Lindup, Alan Hawkshaw, Brian Bennett, and Alan Parker all in one package. It is packed with spy themes, hard driven funk, breaks, and smooth lounge vibes. Definitely on my top list! Every song is pretty much a winner IMO. Enough yapping, just peep the sound clip....!

how about a preview?


http://www.mediafire.com/?yb8ak77b839cq28



TIM No. 1022 - The Sound of Soul


Next on the list is another heavyweight! TIM No. 1022 The Sound of Soul, is a very nice record. Alan Parker & Mike Moran take over this funky smooth record with clean drums funky guitar licks! One of my favorites is definitely Mr Smooth Man. The whole album is pretty funky though, check the sounds!

how about a preview?


http://www.mediafire.com/?i27j687p3f9bb0v



TIM No. 1021 - The Voice of Soul


Hot DAMN!!! Back at it with another great soul record! This is the vocal version of the record above. Madeline Bell on the vocals adding just what the instrumental version needed! Enjoy this record and kick back as it gets cold outside.

how about a preview?


http://www.mediafire.com/?iwzfzhh3t8zi73y



TIM No.1008 - Dramatic Action


Yup! A great break album for the beatheads! David Lindup and Johnny Pearson team up on this drama filled drum break session. An earlier release on this fantastic London based label! Enjoy.

http://www.mediafire.com/?31z6t9qpbckrkfg

Yes Yes Yall!!!

What's new out there everyone? I have pretty much been ghost for quite a bit now. Reason being, I have been waiting on this right here...

My recording software bit the dust on my last post and, well...it was time to upgrade! So Pro Tools was the next step. I figured that most of my recordings could only be so good when running them off a free program and a 1/8 jack in the back of my computer. So to make a long story short, it's time to jam! Again, it's been a minute and I have dug up quite a few records since then. Let me see here...so far I have recieved...



Yup! Pretty much the whole Bruton catalog in shiny NM conditions! Well, about 175 of them to be exact. Lotta cheese on there I must admit, but that's how it goes on library ya dig? So, requests I don't mind...but we gotta keep it groovy unno?

First off...thank you to all of the subscribers out there. Good to see folks tuning in to the sound! Gotta few things coming up, so here we go!



This is gonna be a BIG event, for real! Me and my man Kidragon are throwing this event in the sunny San Diego. First off, if you don't know who Danny Dan the Beatman is, then let me hip you. Dan is the man behind the break/library compilation called "Dusty Fingers".






I must admit, he was one of the 1st people to put me on to the library scene years ago. Shows you how much learning you need, when older cats have been hip to stuff for years that you are just beginning to explore. Anyways, rumor has it there may be Marsellus/Dan/Kidragon mixtape in the works?

Also, joining him will be Mr. Supreme!







Now I sure hope all of the record nerds out there are aware of Supreme. From Conception Records, to break record excavation, this guy is a master of his craft when it comes to digging. Straight out of Seattle with Jake One by his side, they are the Conmen. Not cats that con you out of your lunch $, but well respected gentlemen of hip hop that will make you think you have records lol! If you are in the San Diego area then you gotta peep out this event! For real, don't Zzzzz....

Last but not least...

Check out Dj Revolution's new project/site called "In the Cut"...

@ http://www.thecutonline.com/

Revolution is definitely one of my bigger influences when it comes to cuts and multi tracking! Again, another heavyweight digger and hip hop producer. So be sure and check out his new site and archived videos.

With that said, I have also collaborated with Tucket and Bloom.

Whatever kind of bag your into, they got it! I am in the works of getting a sweet record bag right now! Just click the link at the top of my page, and be sure to check out their gear.

With that said, I am going to search through my archive for some weird/obscure library record to post this weekend. I may even get on a roll and post a few! Stay tuned and as always, stay thirsty!

Marsellus Wallace