i was born in havana, cuba. i've lived in chicago, new york, miami, and now make my home in philadelphia. i've worked with tim motzer and king britt on my song La Vida, of which, there are 3 versions. the original being my favorite. most recently, i've just completed a new project with producer tim motzer called nucultures - butterflies, zebras, and moonbeams. i'm so thrilled with this record, i sing 10 songs along with contributions by tim motzer and barry meehan...and wonderful guest musicians like john swana, helena epsval, jeremy carlstedt, chris cuzme, and others...i'll be posting some of my new tunes up above in the coming weeks for you to check out. also, the album is not officially out yet, but if you want a copy write to me here. it's $15. it will be soon out, and also at all the digital places too. if you're in philadelphia, you can buy a copy at aka music on second street. it's a double album with 21 songs, and beautiful artwork by thomas schmid. that's all for now. i hope you love the record. we'll be working on our live show in the next few months, and maybe do a few little underground gigs around philly. we plan on doing a big show by september. meanwhile, i've begun finishing tracks and writing a few new ones for my solo album...lot's more to come. thanks for stopping by! bye, ellie
1k recordings is pleased to present:
NUCULTURES - THE ZEBRAMOON REMIXES
NUCULTURES - THE ZEBRAMOON REMIXES (1K014)
The wonderous downtempo house electronic followup and companion
to the critically acclaimed 'Butterflies, Zebras, and Moonbeams'
featuring remixers from around the world: The Society (Denmark),
Jeff Sharel (France), Enrico Marani (Italy), Soy Sos, Tleilaxu, Tilomo and
Man From NoWhere (USA). Not to be missed!!
In Philadelphia at these fine record stores:
A.K.A Music 27 N. 2nd Street
Long in the Tooth Records 2027 Sansom Street
Tequila Sunrise Records 525 W. Girard Avenue
NUCULTURES – BUTTERFLIES, ZEBRAS, AND MOONBEAMS (1K)
Not only is it becoming increasingly hard to find an album that runs the gamut of several different musical styles, but all-encompassing double albums are even more of an anomaly in this day and age. But the Philadelphia collective Nucultures is not your average, ordinary band. On their 2007 two-disc set, Butterflies, Zebras, and Moonbeams, the group (which is comprised of lyricist Ellie Perez, guitarist/producer Tim Motzer, and bassist/songwriter Barry Meehan -- all of whom also contribute vocals) issues a true musical potpourri. With a largely laid-back feel throughout and a mixture of electronic and acoustic instruments (additional players lend a hand), many of the songs sung by Perez are equally jazzy and sultry -- and slightly Portishead-esque -- especially such standouts as the album opening "Night Is Beautiful" and "Behind the Moon." But even Nostradamus couldn't predict the group's next move, as they manage to touch upon electro-acoustic-folk ("Think I'm Losing It"), breezy meditations ("Mind Dunes"), and soundscapes ("Amorphous Lake") -- all the while managing not to lose the listener. If it's laid-back but unpredictable pop that is equal parts jazz and trip-hop that you're after, Nucultures' Butterflies, Zebras, and Moonbeams will most definitely not disappoint. -- ALL MUSIC GUIDE Review by Greg Prato
ECHOES TOP 25 AIRPLAY--ESSENTIAL ALBUM OF 2007-JOHN DILIBERTO
TOP 25 on ECHOES - a nationally syndicated radio show hosted by John Diliberto on over 130 radio stations across the United States and streaming on the internet. Sept 2007
www.echoes.org
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it’s a masterpiece that sets up us nicely for the third cometh of Portishead later this year.
STRAIGHT NO CHASER UK
it holds a top spot on my list of phenomenal down-tempo albums of the year.
...a truly sublime aural experience. –Ross Solomon -- SLUG MAGAZINE
At times, Butterflies, Zebras and Moonbeams could stand as a testament to the budding mystique of a great Miles Davis masterwork such Kind of Blue. But it exists in a post-Portishead era, encapsulated in its own time and entity. There's that gorgeous block piano chord tinkle on the standout track, "Babylon is Crying (Tigris)." Like a good Davis cut, "Babylon is Crying (Tigris)" fills the room with its ubiquity, changing everything in the room with its seismic wake. -- NIKKI STYLE
Silky smooth but never sleepy, Nucultures have arrived to fill the gap left after Kruder and Dorfmeister failed to follow-up their landmark K & D Sessions. This is unabashed trip-hop, a descendent of Tricky, Morcheeba and, on the more bootilicious bangers, Deee-Lite. Where Nucultures expands on their ancestry is in the bedrock musicality and undeniable melodic grace of this ultra creamy double-disc offering, an endlessly shifting landscape spread over 21 tracks that never drags or falters. Nice. -- JAMBASE
It's a strong outing in the downtempo realm and boasts one of that subgenres more distinctive personalities of late. -- review by Kristofer Upjohn -- RAVES.COM
At times evoking images of Portishead, Postal Service, and even Pink Floyd... Unlike other releases flirting with the trip-hop sound, however, "Butterflies, Zebras, and Moonbeams" transcends existing as sheer ambience, or a hot bedroom soundtrack. Songs like "Head," "Babylon is Crying," and "Think I'm Losing It" all prove the serious chops behind the songwriting talent. -- RIFFIN
available in Philadelphia exclusively at:
AKA MUSIC
27 N 2ND St
Philadelphia, PA 19106-2214
(215) 922-3855
in Cincinnati:
SHAKE IT RECORDS
4156 Hamilton Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45223
(513) 591-0123
www.shakeitrecords.com
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Available for download at I-tunes, emusic, and other digital sites August 7, 2007.
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discography
nucultures - the zebramoon remixes (1k)
nucultures - butterflies, zebras, and moonbeams (1k)
nu cultures - a one k mix collection(1k)
cafe de la noche - nu jazz latin down tempo (sunswept)
globe la collection - compiled and mixed by jojo flores
late night with king britt - (swank)
ellie perez - the awakening (1k) out of print
undercover cuts 19 - undercover magazine UK
this is what radio should sound like - five six compilation (56)
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HEY ELLIE!! GLAD YOU FINALLY GOT ON LOVED MEETING YOU AND HOPE TO SEE YOU AGAIN BEFORE I LEAVE.....LOVE, LOVE YOUR VOICE I AM GOING TO GET ALL MY FRIENDS TO HEAR YOU!!! THANKS FOR THE ADD AND LETS KEEP IN TOUCH!
1k recordings is pleased to present: NUCULTURES - THE ZEBRAMOON REMIXES
The wonderous downtempo house electronic followup and companion to the critically acclaimed 'Butterflies, Zebras, and Moonbeams' featuring remixers from around the world: The Society (Denmark), Jeff Sharel (France), Enrico Marani (Italy), Soy Sos, Tleilaxu, Tilomo and Man From NoWhere (USA). Not to be missed!!
I was going thru my iTunes a few days ago while searching for my King Britt files. In the process I set the iTunes to show songs according to my 5* ratings and the first song in the list was "La Vida". This is really a beautiful song. The version I have though isn't the version here on your page. The version that I have is on the compilation "Late Night with King Britt". I look forward to hearing more from you.
