Janko Nilovic

Funky Tramway impresses from the start with its maturity, the richness of its musical architecture and its mystical spirit. The sound and production differ notably from records previously released on Montparnasse 2000, Telemusic or Neuilly, as the album was recorded in Belgium with excellent local musicians (including Dan Lacksman from the group Telex). The tracks take on a real cosmic dimension thanks to the judicious use of backing vocals and synths. Compositions oscillate between Placebo-style organic jazz funk (the sublime Funky Tramway, Sitting Bull, and Gipsy Funk), slow lysergic deviations (Flemish Suite, Atomium 82), psychedelic incantations (Underground Party), cubist and dada funk (Disconnected Song, Fish Market) and unexpected rock misdemeanours (Pis Rock). The free tone, far from breaking up the harmony of the compositions, rather commands respect. A compendium which brings the entire career of the Yugoslavian composer into perspective.

• 1 funky tramway
• 2 flemish suite
• 3 sitting bull
• 4 underground party
• 5 manneken-pis rock
• 6 gipsy funk
• 7 atomium
• 8 disconnected song
• 9 little butchers street