The Apples

The Apples are a 9 piece Funk, Jazz, and Scratch collective. Hailing from Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and Haifa, this collective has almost as many damn members as the Budos Band. I’m not saying that in a bad way either, the more the merrier. The band is made up of Arthur Krasnobaev (Trumpet), Yaron Ouzana (Trombone), Oleg Nayman (Tenor & Soprano Saxophones) Yuval Tabachnik (Baritone Saxophone), Shai Ran (Acoustic Bass), Yonadav Halevy (Drums), DJ Todres(Turntables), Schoolmaster (Turntables) and MixMonster (Sound Console & Live Effects). This conglomeration got it’s beginnings at the Rubin Academy in Jerusalem. Most members are accomplished Jazz, Funk, and Fusion artists in their own right, shining brightly in places like Montreaux, and also playing Israeli Jazz festivals with national musicians. While, not all members are from Israel (Krasnobaev and Nayman are from the Ukraine), it’s this exact kind of band that I definitely applaud here. The Funk and Soul can be heard everywhere in the world. Music sees no color or nationality. If only the world were the same way. Putting down their spontaneous creations since 2003’s Mitz, and 2005’s Attention (where they released their first 7″ on Freestyle called, surprise, “Attention!”). Their sound is quite unique, and they do so without the presence of a guitar or keyboard player, using both turntablists to improvise and also take the place of the aforementioned instruments. According to their bio they they “throw anything from Ray Charles samples to traditional Jewish Kleizmer melodies” into their sets.

After delighting sold out crowds in the U.K., Belgium and their nativ Israel, The Apples finally deliver their highly anticipated debut album for Freestyle Records. Since the very first release on Freestyle Records (the highly charged "Attention!" taken from the bands debut album of the same name) interest has grown and grown in this fresh and unique band. Consisting of 9 members (including 2 DJ`s!), the same band are a mixing pot of funk, hip hop, big band jazz, rock and turntablism - all deliverd in their energetic and off-kilter style. Just check Youtube for examples of their incendiary performances. Last year saw the release of their cover version of Rage Against The Machines "Killing In The Name Of", which gained plays across the globe support from DJ´s such as Annie Mac, Zane Lowe, A Skills and Mr Scruff. To date, it is the largest selling single on the label showing that demand for the band is at an all time high. This demand is sure to rocket even further with the release of "Buzzin`About" - 12 tracks packed with fresh ideas, dazzling showmanship, unique musicality and more sweat-inducing funk than you can shake stick at.

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You can buy 'em here!

Discography - Lp's
Mitz (2003) - Bombaklaat Records
Attention! (2005) - Freestyle Records
Buzzin' About (2008) - Freestyle Records

Mitz (2003)

Tracklist:

01) ... The journey continues - (5:19)
02) Ze ra'ayon toy - (5:01)
03) Artour de force - (5:06)
04) Freak Afrique - (7:33)
05) Benzedrine - (6:39)
06) 30 shekel - (6:30)
07) Breath (feat. Mc Goga) - (5:40)
08) Jewfro - (5:41)09) Everybody - (8:27)
10) Keep the faith - (9:30)

Here you go
http://rapidshare.com/files/137475579/The_Apples.zip.html

Attention! (2005)

Tracklist:

01) Chemical sniffer - (4:54)
02) Attention - (3:34)
03) Bulgarians - (5:09)
04) Elias - (4:23)
05) Thirst - (4:10)
06) Shakin' - (5:08)
07) Kidney stone - (5:35)
08) Natri ba makom - (3:58)
09) Woo - (6:39)

Here you go

http://rapidshare.com/files/50649899/THE_APPLES_-__Attention.zip

Buzzin`About (2008)

Tracklist:

01) Stack It Up! - (3:33)

02) Run This Town - (5:51)

03) Debil`s Dream - (4:53)

04) The Bell Step - (4:10)

05) Run Shai Ran - (1:30)

06) Lou-E-Zee-YANAA - (5:55)

07) Kol Hayom Bahalal - (3:47)

08) Number Two - (3:55)

09) Up-Skirt - (4:54)

10) Yablaki - (5:39)

11) Buzzin` About - (4:32)

12) Killing - (4:23)

Here you go

http://rapidshare.com/files/125244393/The_Ap_-_Buzz_2008.rar.html

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Enjoy!