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Naive Melody w/T&T - Tim Sweeney & Tim Goldsworthy (DFA/Beats in Space/the Loving Hand) - friday 24th September at Charlies

By NM on August 19, 2010 7:27 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

Greetings to all men and women far and wide,

We are feeling considerably refreshed after our summer departure and are now preparing for September's party. At Naive Melody We like to bring you a little bit extra and so we have asked two of DFA's finest men to join us - Tim Sweeney & Tim Goldsworthy. This will be the gents MCR debut playing together under their production moniker T&T.

Tim Sweeney began his illustrious career by inte...rning for NY DJ legend Steinski, which led to a bizarre string of chance meetings, gigs and events that read like a teen beat digger's wet dream.
He then met Tim Goldsworthy and James Murphy where he also interned and became forever part of the DFA family. Sweeney has been airing his Beats in Space radio show for 10 years on New York's WNYU. Since it's inception BIS has developed into perhaps the strongest, diverse and eclectic dance music show/podcast on the internet. His following is uncharted and we take it as a given that if your reading this then you already know the score.

Tim Goldsworthy has produced an intimidating line up of artists that stands up as a who's who in modern music - U.N.K.L.E (Goldsworthy co-founded James Lavelle's Mo' Wax label). He went on to work with James Murphy on LCD Soundsystem and is a joint owner of DFA records. Other hot bands that Tim has produced include The Rapture, Cut Copy, Hercules & Love affair and David Holmes. Big...
You may have heard the heavy sounding remixes he's been knocking out under "The Loving Hand"; Combined with his production and engineer work, TG has pretty muched changed the sound of dance and electronic music that we know and love today.

We hope to hear some brand spanking new live material from the pair, expect Tim Sweeney to bring us wonderful vision's of tomorrow's music as he throws it down with all manner of unreleased tracks and classics from back in the day.

Should be an absolute barnstormer of an evening, looking forward to seeing you all again.

NM x

Naive Melody presents T&T
Tim Sweeney & Tim Goldsworthy (DFA/Beats in space/The Loving Hand)
Friday 24th September
At Charlies, 1 Harter Street, MCR, M1 6HY
£8 adv (limited tickets)
£10 OTD

Naive Melody Ibiza - Saturday 24th July - Putamayo Cafe

By NM on July 18, 2010 2:59 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

The month of July is upon us and it's Naive Melody's first excursion out of the UK borders. As this coincides with our usual party date the location has been changed to an equally quirky venue on the Balearic Island. Music will be selected by Naive Melody residents and Ian Blevins from the We Love... Posse. Also an extra special guest appearance by local hero who needs no introduction... Kelvin Andrews - Check his recent compilation with Balearic Mike "Down to the Sea and Back", possibly our soundtrack to the summer...

See you in the sunshine.

NM X

Naive Melody interview the Stallions (Lovefingers & Lee Douglas)

By NM on June 22, 2010 10:17 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

We managed to squeeze a few words out of Andrew and Doug prior to their appearance at Charlies later this week. Our apologies for the un-funny direction of questioning, we set them up for the worst interview they've ever had...

Q: Okay so the first question is for Andrew (Lovefingers), here's an interesting statement from your biog "The internationally acclaimed mix of 999 songs on Lovefingers' website has made it a compulsory stop off for those fascinated by the burgeoning eclecticism of the dance scene of today." Would you say this is accurate and that it met with your initial aims?

LF: Yeah I guess the idea of 'anything goes' was a main theme for the site. I personally lean towards creating a context through a vast array of parts rather than summing things up in just a few parts - an environment rather than a statement. It wasn't necessarily educational, but more of an exploration where everyone was invited to take part. With 999 songs you can do almost anything, create any mood, juxtapose freely, find interesting linkages, create linear sequences... no limits!

Q: Doug Lee (Lee Douglas), it seems you have been working on some pretty hot projects recently; A nice 12 with Jacques Renault, you're much talked about project with Justin Vandervolgen (TBD) and lets not forget your collaboration with Andrew...
How's the project with Justin? It's fair to say he has also been killing it over the last year or so.

DL : I'll just give you a little disclaimer.. me no good with interviews.. so to answer your question:... Uh, Its good.....and yes Justin is .... enough? ...No, ...hmm ..I guess the thing with TBD is its very free we have no rules, each track or remix we try to make its own thing... we're not trying to make our stuff "good" or "tasteful" or sound like anything for the most part ....maybe just memorable,... our stuff is not for your car or office.. not yet.anyway ....who knows... i shouldn't say stuff like that.. because i always contradict my statements.. so yes TBD .. is good, just trying to not be bored or boring.. that pretty much sums it up.. although boring is good too and sometimes we are bored making our stuff.... Its called TBD that should be tell you something...

Q: You both live in NYC and use to live in LA so you've got it covered west to east. Anything we're missing out on over here that you can shed any light on, music/parties/life etc???

LF: This country is generally hit or miss, I think. We've both been to/played at amazing parties all over the place but just as many have been disappointments. I guess its no different than anywhere else. If you're friends are there it makes all the difference.

DL: NY is a great place and LA is cool too.. but they can be weird like anywhere.. as far as "missing out" can't think of anything.. puerto ricans? korean food..?

Q: If you weren't working at what it is that you are, then what would you be working as?

LF: A cook maybe?

DL: a creepy janitor ...i don't know ... anything that actually pays ... this question sucks..

Q: Nerd out for a minute and talk about some of the records you own that we probably don't.

LF: I have the original master tapes of Thriller, with Michael and Quincy's notes on a sheet of paper in the box, if you like that kind of shit.

DL: Tough one.. hmmm ...well my pal conor hooked me up with this Bob Chance album which its from 1980 but its sounds like 1972 hes about the goofiest white guy you can imagine the music is fucking out there, its good.. also andrew has these records from this guy steve tidbits or something they are suberb but i can't remember too much because i dont have them.... so i guess technically that doesnt count..

Q: The first time I heard the Stallions Suite I just closed my eyes and dreamt of a guy riding commando into the sun on the back of a pony. Can you tell us a bit about the vibe you were going for with this record?

LF: Eyes closed, hands in the air flailing, prancing around the dancefloor like a buffoon singing Ooooh Ooooh etc. I dunno, just a real feelgood kind of moment was the aim, long and drawn out.

DL: Bassically what Andrew said,... Fin showed up with this Ennio Morricone version of Outcasts Sorry Miss Jackson....hehe.. we looped up the bassline and recorded a few hours worth of stuff with his band.. Ennio Morricone was a big influence on that obviously.. we wanted to make something beautiful and epic..

Q: Who would be the dream artist for you to produce together as the Stallions?

ST: ...fuckin' Beethoven dude... whoo knows... i think were more into producers anyway so it would amazing to work with any number of legendary producers from Library music to Pop, Disco, House, Dance, Modern composers like Terry Riley ... would be cool to see how these people work..

Q: When you're travelling around far away from home do you ever get lonely and look to your buddy for a bit of comfort if you know what I mean?

LF: Very funny.

DL: Andrew is not my type, i dont like beards and he smells like a white guy..

Q: Is there anything in particular within today's diverse and burgeoning world of music that you particularly can not stand? Please elaborate if you need to...

LF: Anything warped to shit with Ableton. Also people hammering that same dumb piano riff over and over... boring.

DL: I warp stuff and I made one of those piano tracks...asshole, but i know what your saying ,... i don't like to talk about things i don't like because i will probably end up doing just the thing i was saying i can't stand .... i would say its sad how dance music is so disposable.. its not really taken as seriously as some shitty band of talentless haircuts..
but i guess if it were any different i would probably be a douche bag too..

Q: When was the last time you heard a track and threw your hands up in the air, bit down on your lip and thought this is the shit?!?

LF: The new Backwoods album out soon is kinda like that. Maybe also the last time I heard Harvey drop Tranquillo.

DL: Second that backwoods LP from Kent (force of nature) MEGA!

Q: Who's got the best look?

ST: these guys..

Q: And the burning question, what is it about a moustache that makes a man so sexy?

ST: Authority.

Q: Thanks guys, any thoughts to leave us with?

ST: Don't listen to anything we just said...... check out ESP institute.. TBDSounds , TBD classics, Come Party with us....leave your troubles behind..

The Stallions - A Night In Babylon (Live in Istanbul) by warmhq

Naive Melody Presents the Stallions

Lovefingers (ESP Institute/Blackdisco) & Lee Dougls (Rong/TBD)

Friday 25th June

10pm till 4am

£8 entry

Naive Melody - w/Lovefingers & Lee Douglas (The Stallions) Friday 25th June ay Charlies

By NM on June 3, 2010 7:50 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

Hi there,

We'd like to start by thanking everyone for there support this year. Some of the artists most influential to us have been down to play; all have understood what we're about and delivered beyond our expectations... 2010 has been kind!

This month will be our last party at Charlies till September as Ibiza and Croatia crash course with our regular spot, June is usually a corker down at Harter Street so don't miss out!

Playing under their new guise for the first time in the UK we welcome two afficionados in the scene, both have been on our wish list for some time and are cut out just right to play NM.

The Stallions is the collaborative production duo of Rong Music's Lee Douglas and ESP Institute label-boss Lovefingers also known for those hot "Blackdisco" 12's. The longtime buddies and DJ partners had already toured most of the western world, and finally saw fit to furnish their own musical vision. After a commission from singer/songwriter Findlay Brown to remix his song Teardrops Lost In The Rain, Lovefingers enlisted the talent of producer Lee Douglas, and The Stallions were born. Enamored by their remix, Findlay and his label further commissioned the pair to collaborate with his band on an original track and therefore came Stallions' Suite, an epic journey of modern Disco and Spaghetti Western themes clocking in at around 12 minutes. Months before its official release, the song had already found itself in the hands of disco giants like Prins Thomas, Ashley Beadle, Todd Terje, DJ Cosmo and Pilooski, and has since been dropped at David Macuso's legendary Loft. The two have currently been busy with remixes including The Phenomenal Handclap Band and Phil Manzanera, as well as crafting the Stallions debut album for release later this year.

Joining us all the way from New York before heading way out east to Moscow, the Stallions play the most unique locations and party hot spots hidden from the public eye. Check out this live recording from Istanbul!

http://soundcloud.com/warmhq/the-stallions-a-night-in-babylon-live-in-istanbul

Probably the best mp3 site ever - RIP!!!

http://lovefingers.org/

NM x

Friday 25th June

10pm till 4am

£8 entry

NAIVE MELODY - FOLK IBIZA PRE-PARTY AT CHARLIES - FRIDAY 28TH MAY

By NM on May 10, 2010 6:17 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

As some of you may already know this Summer will see us take one of our first trips outside of the UK borders. We are teaming up with Folk Cafe Bar (West Didsbury) and the UKs Balearic Circle to deliver a series of events on the white sandy beaches of Iberican paradise.These parties will be something truly special concentrating on the original spirit of the Ibiza party scene at venues located off the beaten track. For more information on these parties, free music and tickets check out this site:

http://www.folkibiza.co.uk/FolkIbiza/Home.html

You can also catch us hosting the Premiere Etage at "We Love Sundays" at Space!

http://www.welove-music.com/we-love-DJs/Folk-Ibiza

This month sees us invite some of the DJs that will be providing the soundtrack at these parties to give you a taste of what you can expect at Folk Ibiza. The party will be a good chance to meet some fellow attendees and a good excuse for good old balearic knees up at Charlies.

NAIVE MELODY - FOLK IBIZA PRE-PARTY AT CHARLIES

Balearic Mike & Jan Hammered
Nick Acid Tree
Be (Prime Numbers)
Naive Melody DJs

10pm till 4am - £5 on the door

A buffet will be provided by Folk for those who arrive early.

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Regarding the Ibiza Events we have put together some links to make booking the trip as easy as possible.

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FLIGHTS:

http://www.ryanair.com/en

At the moment Ryanair are doing some pretty cheap flights from Liverpool.

The prices are varying but we have seen them for £110 - £120

Skyscanner offers some pretty good deals too.

http://www.skyscanner.net/

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ACCOMMODATION:

There is all sorts available for our dates, from nice villas, to cool campsites, all budgets and group sizes catered for.

For easy access to our shindigs we suggest staying around the south side of the island.

The Folk gang and DJs are staying in locations all over the island...it's quick and easy to get around...

http://www.ownersdirect.co.uk/list_properties.asp?region_id=4&class=all

http://www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/search/keywords:Ibiza

http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/ibiza/

http://www.ibizavillas2000.com/villas.htm

http://www.villarentalibiza.com/epages/eb3579.sf

http://www.hostallatorre.com/

http://www.vistabella.net/room.htm

http://www.calamoli.com/index4.htm

http://www.homelidays.co.uk/EN-Holidays-Rental/110_Search/SearchList.asp?MODEAFFICHAGE=NONE&NATURECACHEE=MER%2C+MONTAGNE%2C+CAMP

NM x

Naive Melody w/Andrew Weatherall part 2 - Friday 30th April at Charlies MCR

By NM on April 6, 2010 10:19 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

For the sheer fuck-offness of it we have the governor back for another extensive journey through the Weatherall vaults.

Those who missed out last time don't sleep...

£10 tickets ADV from Eastern Bloc and Piccadilly Records

NM x

Naive Melody w/Optimo DJs (J.G Wilkes & J.D Twitch) Friday 26th March at Charlies

By NM on March 5, 2010 8:53 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

It is without shame we admit that "Optimo Espacio" has been one of the main sources of inspiration behind Naive Melody over the years. J.D Twitch and J.G Wilkes' Sunday night legacy at Sub Club has achieved iconic status in the British clubbing underground to say the very least.

We are fans of there turntable work and have been honoured to share the privilege of joining them at some great parties. However we feel they are greater than mere disc jockeys and that beneath the surface lies much more.

The Scottish duo's love for diverse music is impressive, I remember reading through playlists from the club that they use to post on there site. "Chris & Cosey" next to "Carl Craig" followed by "the Stranglers"... Hardly your average DJ's work?

Optimo have traveled the world sourcing their music, well before the days of the download and still they have compiled some of the best comps and mix series we've found on the internet.

Aesthetically they are akin to the great DJ's before them such as the late John Peel... From annotations on records which inspired the club, to eulogies for the unsung heroes of the underground... They put their soul into what they say and do and their fans are given much to love and learn.

We can't find a good enough reason for why it has taken us more than 4 years to do this. All we can say is that we feel this is going to be special for us and hopefully for you too.

Visit their site and check out the brand new podcast.
http://www.optimo.co.uk/

NM x