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Ski Oakenfull

Illuminations EP out on 28th Sep!

About Me

2007 is the year that I've finally got round to sorting out my own label ..' Primaudial Records '. All the releases can be downloaded as 320kbps mp3s exclusively from my online shop which you can find on the left hand side of this page, or from many of the major online stores (iTunes, Beatport, Traxsource etc). You can download & preview direct from Beatport here:

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 11/20/2005
Band Website: skioakenfull.com
Band Members: Illuminations EP out on now, featuring mixes by Milton Jackson, Palm Skin Productions and Ayota. Available to download from iTunes, Beatport, Traxsource etc. Click below to get more info:

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illuminations EP

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rising son LP

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life changes LP

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live at maida vale EP

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new orleans under attack EP

ayota
selected ambient works 91-98 LP
Here's my video for 'Fifths'. I'm currently uploading more to the videos section, so please check!

Influences: Anything on Gherkin or NuGroove Record Labels, Herbie Hancock, Underground Resistance, David Sylvian, Richard Barbieri, Steve Reich, Brian Eno, Debussy, Erik Satie, Larry Heard, Theo Parrish, Kerri Chandler, YMO, John Coltrane, Lonnie Liston Smith, Gil Scott Heron, Brian Jackson, Daft Punk, Susumu Yokota, Moodymann, Murcof, Steely Dan, Weather Report, Aphex Twin, Blaze, The Smiths, Joe Henderson, Joe Hisaishi, Stockhausen, Joni Mitchell, Ian O'Brien, Kirk DeGiorgio, ZX81, Vic 20, BBC Micro, Atari ST, Apple Mac, Japan (the country) in its entirety..ADAM & JOE I LOVE YOU

Sounds Like: an S3000 filter board
Record Label: Columbia France, BBE, Third ear, Primaudial Recs
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

So Beautiful Remix

I've just uploaded a remix I did of 'So Beautiful' from the 2005 Rising Son album. It features the wonderful vocal talents of Chi Turner. You can check out his Myspace page.I plan to release this mix ...
Posted by Ski Oakenfull on Wed, 16 Apr 2008 01:52:00 PST

Working with Joey Negro

I’m really honoured to have been working with Dave Lee aka Joey Negro over the last few months.. someone whose music I have loved & respected for ages, so its been a real buzz.So I wanted to poi...
Posted by Ski Oakenfull on Thu, 27 Mar 2008 03:09:00 PST

2 Banks Of Four Japan Tour 2008 Flyer

2bo4 are just about set to release their brilliant new album ’Junkyard Gods’I had the pleasure of working on the album and I’m really looking forward to playing live with the guys in...
Posted by Ski Oakenfull on Thu, 27 Mar 2008 02:15:00 PST

Illuminations EP DJmag 5-star Review

Check out this month's DJ mag. Many thanks for Yogi Haughton for his great review!...
Posted by Ski Oakenfull on Tue, 13 Nov 2007 07:59:00 PST

Beyond jazz Spotlight on Incognito pt2

I just found this great podcast from the guys at beyondjazz. its an Incognito spotlight which includes a few of my tracks, co-writes and remixes including my latest release 'illuminations'. you can li...
Posted by Ski Oakenfull on Tue, 23 Oct 2007 06:32:00 PST

Primaudial Records New Website

please check out the new website for info on all releases on my label Primaudial Records.you can see it here: www.primaudialrecords.com
Posted by Ski Oakenfull on Thu, 14 Jun 2007 02:15:00 PST

Ski Live at Maida Vale EP out now on Primaudial Records.

Out now, Ski live at Maida Vale! Recorded for Gilles Peterson's Radio 1 Worldwideshow on 21st Jan 2006, it features a great band line up:Ski - KeyboardsShawn Lee - DrumsJeremy Shaw - Guitar & Keys...
Posted by Ski Oakenfull on Sun, 15 Apr 2007 01:28:00 PST

Bees & Things & Flowers

I've recently had the honour of collaborating with my good friend Mr Bluey Incognito on his new album entitled 'Bees & Things & Flowers'. As well as dropping some keys I've co-written the track 'Raise...
Posted by Ski Oakenfull on Mon, 18 Sep 2006 06:38:00 PST

Ayota Interview on Resonance 104.4 FM

I was invited by Tom Chivers to discuss the Ayota project for his 'Penned In The Margins' show on Resonance FM today! Also present was James Wilkes, a very interesting poet who spent a year in Japan. ...
Posted by Ski Oakenfull on Sun, 20 Aug 2006 03:23:00 PST

Ayota Playing Live at Bestival 2006

Following the phenominal success of our debut gig at Big Chill last year, Ayota has been given the opportunity to play at Bestival 2006 as part of the 'Blue Pavillion sponsored by Rizla' Tent which ha...
Posted by Ski Oakenfull on Mon, 19 Jun 2006 09:21:00 PST