Beat.Connection: Shapeshifters

Still jazzed about yesterday's post, I wanted to start a little feature highlighting interesting samples. This particular connection I need to credit to Mike Katzif (of NPR fame), who first pointed it out to me.

The allmusic entry for "Shapeshifters" only credits Llana Weaver (Invincible) and Robert O'Bryant (Waajeed) for the song, so it's unclear if the duo actually cleared the sample before using it. Regardless, really clever overlay of the introductory Spanish guitar and organ riff. Both seemingly have been sped up a little bit to adhere to the tempo, but their interaction feels natural -- a phenomenon you'd have to credit to both Waajeed and Tortoise, ultimately.