One Man's Ballz is another Mun's Kingdom

Mike Ballz (feat MuZ) takes Ólafur Arnalds on a hip hop trip. Listen to the player and then watch the video after the jump. This a catchy number that warrants more than a listen to appreciate. Unfortunately we live in a society that seeks the instant gratification of bubblegum and lauds image over substance (yes I am slagging off the X-Factor, Bieber + Beliebers and Cher Lloyd again). 

One Man (feat. Muz) by Mike Ballz

An Evening with Ólafur Arnalds

I discovered Ólafur Arnalds a while back and was immediately moved by his music. From his YouTube channel I've watched in awe at his improvisation skills building emotive soundscapes almost at will.

Now there is this brilliant concept. For 7 days, Ólafur "invites the audience into the comfort of his living room, where the songs will be recorded live and the whole process filmed. The songs will instantly be released in form of free MP3 downloads and videos to stream - straight from Ólafur's Reykjavík apartment." It's a mixture of improvised songs and unreleased material.

Two of the videos are below and you can head over to AudioPornCentral to check out 3055 one of the most beautiful , moving tracks I have ever heard.

Fyrsta

Why I Hate Mash-Ups #4 November Rehab

Italian duo DJ's From Mars have a lot to answer for because this is better than the original.

Download Page: Mash Up Your Bootz

Video after jump

Fun with Anousheh Khalili

I turn to putty when I hear this. Hauntingly Beautiful vocals. 

Anousheh Khalili 

Perfect Strangers Classically Mashed RADIO 1 (LIVE)

I really like the original, but there is something about this Classically Mashed version of Perfect Strangers that is far superior. I think it's Katy B's vocals.