Monthly Archives: March 2012

BeatSession 03|27|12

The Original Sample: Don’t Leave Me Lonely by King Floyd This week’s sample comes from King Floyd’s 1971 self-titled release.  This album features “Groove Me” which was King Floyd’s most commercially successful song. But it is “Don’t Leave Me Lonely” … Continue reading

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BeatSession 03|20|12

The Original Sample: 絆 by Kenji Sawada Never has it been more difficult for me to research a WBS sample. I’m only 80% sure that this week’s sample is titled 絆 which, according to Google translate, means “Bonds“.  To be honest, … Continue reading

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BeatSession 03|13|12

The Original Sample: Selim by Pleasure Day Light Savings always causes issues. People forget to move their clocks an hour ahead. People arrive late to work. WBS submissions are sent an hour late.  The first BeatSession after Day Light Savings … Continue reading

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BeatSession 03|06|12

The Original Sample: Tune In by Pleasure A little funk, soul, and some jazz — what’s not to like about this week’s original artist? Pleasure is actually a merger of two Portland, OR bands that formed back in 1972: Franchise … Continue reading

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