Name: Farewell Ferengistan (Special Edition) by Banco De Gaia
Brand: Banco de Gaia
SKU: 5038719002058
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 3 (91 reviews)

ALBUM

"Ferengistan" is a term used in Central Asia to denote an imaginary place that represents the superficiality and materialism that too often characterize Western culture. So there's no real secret to the message behind the latest album by Toby Marks, aka Banco de Gaia. While the music is (thankfully) free of didactic lyrics, its instrumental tracks were written with serious matters of geopolitics in mind: one track has reference to a law recently passed in Mongolia, reinstating the use of surnames (a practice previously forbidden under Communist rule); the ironically titled "Harmonious G8" consists of eight overdubbed vocals, each an improvisation by a singer from one of the G8 nations; "White Man's Burden" requires little amplification. If you're not interested in the politics, you can just relax and enjoy the variously danceable and relaxing moods that Marks creates; the robust ethno-funk of "Kara Kum" is a highlight of the program, as is the very pretty and gently swinging "Flow My Dreams, the Android Wept" (based on a lute tune from Renaissance England titled "Flow My Tears," which was reportedly the favorite piece of music of science fiction author Philip K. Dick). The jittery Middle Eastern dub of "Chingiz" is also lots of fun. The only consistent irritant here is the exceptionally long track length, which wouldn't be a problem if every selection didn't seem to take forever to actually get underway. More and shorter tracks of the same quality would have made for a better album, but this one is still quite good. Recommended.
© Rick Anderson /TiVo

1. Farewell Ferengistan

by Banco De Gaia

Primary Artist: Banco De Gaia; Main Performer
Composer: Toby Marks; Composer
Music Publisher: Kaleidoscope Mm&p Ltd/fairwood Music (uk) Ltd; Other

2. Ynys Elen

by Banco De Gaia

Primary Artist: Banco De Gaia; Main Performer
Composer: Toby Marks; Composer
Music Publisher: Kaleidoscope Mm&p Ltd/fairwood Music (uk) Ltd; Other

3. Chingiz

by Banco De Gaia

Primary Artist: Banco De Gaia; Main Performer
Composer: Toby Marks; Composer
Music Publisher: Kaleidoscope Mm&p Ltd/fairwood Music (uk) Ltd; Other

4. Kara Kum

by Banco De Gaia

Primary Artist: Banco De Gaia; Main Performer
Composer: Toby Marks; Composer
Music Publisher: Kaleidoscope Mm&p Ltd/fairwood Music (uk) Ltd; Other

5. The Harmonious G8

by Banco De Gaia

Primary Artist: Banco De Gaia; Main Performer
Composer: Irina Mikhailova
Claudio Passavanti
Nigel Mazlyn Jones
Artemis Robison
Elisa Molisso
Jane Tilley
Iris Lancery
Eugenia Maranke
Toby Marks; Composer
Music Publisher: Copyright Control
Toby Marks
Suisa
Irinasheba Music
Kaleidoscope Mm&p Ltd/fairwood Music (uk) Ltd
Sunlight Square Records; Other

6. Saturn Return

by Banco De Gaia

Primary Artist: Banco De Gaia; Main Performer
Composer: Toby Marks; Composer
Music Publisher: Kaleidoscope Mm&p Ltd/fairwood Music (uk) Ltd; Other

7. Flow My Dreams, the Android Wept

by Banco De Gaia

Primary Artist: Banco De Gaia; Main Performer
Composer: Toby Marks; Composer
Music Publisher: Kaleidoscope Mm&p Ltd/fairwood Music (uk) Ltd; Other

8. White Man's Burden

by Banco De Gaia

Primary Artist: Banco De Gaia; Main Performer
Composer: Toby Marks; Composer
Music Publisher: Kaleidoscope Mm&p Ltd/fairwood Music (uk) Ltd; Other

9. We All Know the Truth (You Have God) [feat. Maya Preece]

by Banco De Gaia

Featured Artist: Maya Preece; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Banco De Gaia; Main Performer
Composer: Toby Marks
Maya Preece; Composer
Music Publisher: Copyright Control
Kaleidoscope Mm&p Ltd/fairwood Music (uk) Ltd; Other

10. Kara Kum (The Bombay Dub Spaghetti Eastern Mix)

by Banco De Gaia

Primary Artist: Banco De Gaia; Main Performer
Composer: Toby Marks; Composer
Remixing: Bombay Dub Orchestra; Production
Music Publisher: Kaleidoscope Mm&p Ltd/fairwood Music (uk) Ltd; Other

11. Ynys Elen (Androcell Remix)

by Banco De Gaia

Primary Artist: Banco De Gaia; Main Performer
Composer: Toby Marks; Composer
Remixing: Androcell; Production
Music Publisher: Kaleidoscope Mm&p Ltd/fairwood Music (uk) Ltd; Other

12. Kara Kum (Andy Guthrie Remix)

by Banco De Gaia

Primary Artist: Banco De Gaia; Main Performer
Composer: Toby Marks; Composer
Remixing: Andy Guthrie; Production
Music Publisher: Kaleidoscope Mm&p Ltd/fairwood Music (uk) Ltd; Other

13. Farewell Ferengistan (Levente Remix)

by Banco De Gaia

Primary Artist: Banco De Gaia; Main Performer
Composer: Toby Marks; Composer
Remixing: Levente; Production
Music Publisher: Kaleidoscope Mm&p Ltd/fairwood Music (uk) Ltd; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

13 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 37 minutes and 44 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1500x1500 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

No lyrics found

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Techno, Electronic, Dance, Downtempo, Ambient Dub

Label

Disco Gecko Recordings

Music Distribution Service

Kudos Records, Inc.

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Jul 3, 2006

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

5038719002058

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Notification

Farewell Ferengistan (Special Edition)

1. Farewell Ferengistan

2. Ynys Elen

3. Chingiz

4. Kara Kum

5. The Harmonious G8

6. Saturn Return

7. Flow My Dreams, the Android Wept

8. White Man's Burden

9. We All Know the Truth (You Have God) [feat. Maya Preece]

10. Kara Kum (The Bombay Dub Spaghetti Eastern Mix)

11. Ynys Elen (Androcell Remix)

12. Kara Kum (Andy Guthrie Remix)

13. Farewell Ferengistan (Levente Remix)

Technical Specifications

Farewell Ferengistan (Special Edition)

Product information

Release options

1. Farewell Ferengistan

2. Ynys Elen

3. Chingiz

4. Kara Kum

5. The Harmonious G8

6. Saturn Return

7. Flow My Dreams, the Android Wept

8. White Man's Burden

9. We All Know the Truth (You Have God) [feat. Maya Preece]

10. Kara Kum (The Bombay Dub Spaghetti Eastern Mix)

11. Ynys Elen (Androcell Remix)

12. Kara Kum (Andy Guthrie Remix)

13. Farewell Ferengistan (Levente Remix)

Technical Specifications