Various Artists - Balearic 2
Here it is, the second edition of ‘BALEARIC’, the perfect soundtrack to the summer and anticipated follow up to last year’s highly praised inaugural compilation (top 10 compilations of 2015 in Piccadilly Records). ‘BALEARIC 2’ features 13 sunset inspired recordings selected by Ibiza fixtures Chris Coco & Jim Breese, and presented in a stunningly designed and collectible package available on 180 gram double vinyl, CD and digital formats. Alongside the release, a limited edition ‘Balearic IPA’ has been brewed and these bespoke craft beers will be available exclusively at the BALEARIC launch events!
A bona fide collection of future classic beach cuts, BALEARIC 2 has many a musical highlight. Exclusive track (and sublime album closer) is an epic sunset moment in composer Sacha Puttnam’s brand new rendition of the classic Abraham’s Theme from the film Chariots Of Fire. A deep and lovely 80s synth style instrumental comes from Manchester band Horsebeach. Inner City’s club classic ‘Good Life’ gets the beachside treatment from Eugene Tambourine feat. Yevhen Varela in an excellent cover that instantly transports the listener to the good life on a sunny afternoon. A dubby digi-reggae tune from Giorgio Tuma and featuring the distinctive vocals of Stereolab lead singer Laetitia Sadier is an irresistible treat and later, an unexpected twist from Young Gun Silver Fox conjures the vastness of California’s Pacific Coast Highway. The laid-back and stripped-down Bing Ji Ling remake of Loose Ends’ massive chart hit ‘Hangin’ On A String’ provides a sun-kissed nostalgia trip. Whether day-dreaming, sea-swimming or beach dwelling, BALEARIC 2 is the soundtrack for your summer.
BACKGROUND
Chris Coco is part of the original firm that compiled the seminal Real Ibiza compilations throughout the 1990s. He currently hosts the award winning radio show Melodica.
Jim Breese was a resident DJ at Cafe Mambo Ibiza and currently produces the respected Ku De Ta album series for the beloved Bali based sunset venue.
Together as ‘BALEARIC’ their aim is to build a proper compilation series that people can rely on, one made with love and featuring a top quality, diverse selection of music from real artists who embody that enduring Balearic spirit.
Timeless art direction from Peter Chadwick (Popular / This Brutal House) combines with a first-rate photo shoot by David Ryle to produce a heavenly visual identity that encapsulates summer.
TRACK LISTING
1. Stratus — Tisno
2. A Vision Of Panorama — Seaside Tune
3. Simon Peter — Arc Of Lark
4. Giorgio Tuma With Laetitia Sadier — Through Your Hands Love Can Shine
5. Horsebeach — Midnight Part 2
6. Young Gun Silver Fox — You Can Feel It
7. Jacob Gurevitsch — Mexican Margarita
8. Dream Lovers — Brasil
9. Bing Ji Ling — Hangin On A String (Lexx Reconstruction)
10. Faze Action Featuring Zeke Manyika — Chiiko
11. Eugene Tambourine Featuring Yevhen Varela — In The Good Life
12. Ruf Dug — Dominica (Kenneth Bager’s Sunset Ambient Mix)
13. Sacha Puttnam — Abraham’s Theme
