Native Intelligence & Navarro – “Moving Windows” on Late Night Sneakin

Native Intelligence (from upcoming HDST1206) and Navarro have just released a downtempo album on the Late Night Sneakin label.

Native Intelligence says:

“Moving Windows”, featuring the production of Native Intelligence(www.rockitscienceSF.com) and Navarro(Urban Loops) is both a mid tempo and ambient odyssey through sound.
Each brilliant track weaves a new sonic tale sometimes creating a deep and meditative musical story and other times a head bobbing, road trippy, energized vibe. Quite simply it not only fits all moods but molds your mood while drifting in and out of global soundscapes.

“Moving Windows” is a very special album because it is one that seemed impossible to release. I’ll explain more on that later.
Each track was a collaborate effort by myself and Navarro. We pulled loops, samples, sounds and mixed the vast bank of collaged textures with our own original musical writings on the keyboard. By producing in this style songs could be formed quickly with an exciting feeling of accomplishment as we were obsessed with the notion of making twelve songs, having a photo shoot, and releasing on our own label in just a few months. We worked long hours in his cramped living space in the Tenderloin area of San Francisco setting personal records such as completing two and a half songs in 12 hours. Often we saw eye to eye and then there were other times of great disagreement on such subjects of song structure, song titles, and even the album title. We both had very strong opinions and yet always worked it out and kept on pressing forward. With respect to my ex production partner I will simply state that during the production of song 12, laptops and external hard drives were confiscated, things went missing and I was left with 11 songs on an audio CD and no contact with my friend. That was more than two years ago. The album sat on a shelf for a while only to be shared with close friends. Recently Todd Christensen offered to distribute the album and help with all the details of a proper release. I kept all the song titles the same and even kept the album title that Navarro wanted. Interestingly enough the missing track (12) was titled “No Small Hurdle”. I chose the concept for the album cover art in reference to Navarro being a Moving Window in my life. Just like the alley is a reflection or view through the human shape next to me so is Henry Navarro’s musical and personal view and offerings on this album. This album is dedicated to all that grab the creative moment without hesitation and work diligently against all odds to present their vision to the masses. Last but not least, keep supporting artists and buy music. thanks.

Sincerely, Native Intelligence
January 21, 2010

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-Ken