Preview 4Hero’s New Album “Extensions”
I can barely contain myself but I think I can calm down long enough to post this. 4hero returns on October 26th with a new album and a new twist on their music called “Extensions.”
4hero present a compilation of original previously unreleased cover versions of their music, reinterpreted by a selection of hand picked artists. When presented with the idea of doing another remix album they felt a need to do something new and fresh, rather than calling up the usual remix suspects and getting dance floor club mixes 4hero have put together an album that would happily sit on the shelf of a 4hero fan. For this project they’ve sought out a range of forward thinking outfits, orchestra’s & producers including some new discoveries to cover their music. 4hero played their part in the music supervision including some recording, mixing and co producing tracks on the album making the project that much more special to the 4hero fan base. The result is cinematic and dynamic in structure and styles. 4hero are well known for pioneering new electronic music genres including Jungle/D&B, Broken Beat and Nu Jazz. The “Extensions” recordings are the best way to define Nu Jazz.
The reinterpretation of Third Stream from the Robert Mitchell 3io we talked about in May is included on the album. Listen to samples of the entire album below.
1. Universal Love – Sonar Kollektiv Orchester
2. Why don’t you talk? – Nu Tropic
3. Conceptions – Landau Orchestra
4. Planeteria – Christian Prommer’s Drumlesson
5. Third Stream – Robert Mitchell 3io
6. Give In – Ayanna Witter Johnson
7. Blank Cells – Luke Parkhouse with The Sharkfood Orchestra
8. Sophia – Christian Badzura & Liverpool Session Orchestra
9. Cosmic Tree – Andre Zimma vs YeSolar feat Oezlem
10. People Always Criticize Us – Vince Vella’s Cuban Collective
11. Humans – The Sub Ensemble
12. Star Chasers – RE:JAZZ
Thanks for sharing. I LOVE 4Hero. You have a cool blog.
—Jody Watley..and just when I had calmed myself down lol. Wow, thank you Ms. Watley. I really appreciate that.
—HoneyWe are excited here too. Hope you are well.
Robert Mitchell
(Jody Watley …OMG …Hi!)
—r mitchellwe fully appreciate the love HoneySoul and all others who show it!
—4herothe album sounds incredible. October can’t come fast enough. great work.
—Preach JacobsCan’t wait to pick this album up….ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!
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—New 4hero album ‘Extensions’ « kenseI’m so excited about this…well that goes for anything 4 hero produce! pleased to include portraits of 4 hero in the forthcoming book The ‘Now’ School
—the now schoolAnything 4hero touches turns into healing music. No matter the vibe or instrument it always have and will for ever be a cooling excitement. I can’t wait until I start working with them thank you for sharing.
-Raquel M Jackson
—Raquel M Jacksonsinger, songwriter
Play With The Changes is my Favorite 4hero album (Ms. Watley you did your thing in “Bed of Roses”), I can’t wait for Extensions (damn two months away)
—Anthony4Hero’s music has been a blessing in my life for a long time. I love the usual suspects (Face/Ursula etc.) but am excited at the thought of their new effort Extensions. Change is good and one thing that never changes is my appreciation for 4Hero sharing their talent with us all.
—BeanLove You Guys!!!!!!
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—4hero’s “Extensions” Preview « preachjacobs.comyeah big respect to 4hero, this is sounding hot, Ill be getting it for sure. 4hero are one of the truely great modern musical acts, from early hardcore through to what theyre doing now theyve kept exploring new grounds and stayed true in what they do.
—woodle