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Thievery Corporation — The Supreme Illusion (Feat Gunjan)
Album: Cosmic Game
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7.1

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Released: 2005
Length: 4:05
Plays (last 30 days): 3
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I meet the chillest people and have the most noteworthy experiences when I hit the town wearing my TC concert T-shirt. Like tonight... Killer food and Caipirinhas to die for at BarTaco and now arriving home this song makes me think that this time Reality really does feel like The Supreme Illusion... or -- wait... whoah... Anyway, I'm ever-grateful! Thanks, TC and RP!
Posted 2 months ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
 bam23 wrote:


Reality gets dated. Happens all the time


wish I got dated.  That does not happen all the time.
Posted 6 months ago by brosen    [ Reply ]
Someone told me that Thievery Corporation was too derivative. They're derivative of what? TC is their own unique thing to be absorbed and enjoyed! 
Posted 7 months ago by nelsonha    [ Reply ]
A few minutes ago, William played Massive Attack. Now ... this. 

Apparently William has designated today to be Trip-hop Tuesday. 
Posted 7 months ago by Grammarcop    [ Reply ]
 mjbaumann wrote:

Really good sandwiched between blunts...




I Bet!!   
Posted 10 months ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
GOOD TUNE!   But not one of their best tunes.  Thanx RP!   
Posted 10 months ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
These guys are GREAT live; highly recommended if you get a chance...
Posted 1 year ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
We sure get lots of "drum machine" stuff on RP.
Posted 1 year ago by bviner    [ Reply ]
 Dr_Ross wrote:

maybe I'm imagining things but that root bass tone sounds sharp. Just to provide some tension to a yawner, my guess.


Yawner!?!?  Trance, bro, and a good one.

For the intro, the bass player has turned up the treble tones and likely turned the bass tones all the way down.  (Like the equalizer for your stereo.)   After that, seems like she/he turned the bass tones up again -- the "sharpness" is not nearly as sharp.   You know, sounds like there's a pillow stuffed into their amplifier speaker.
Posted 1 year ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
maybe I'm imagining things but that root bass tone sounds sharp. Just to provide some tension to a yawner, my guess.
Posted 1 year ago by Dr_Ross    [ Reply ]
Very nice groove.
Posted 1 year ago by Zep    [ Reply ]
 inbagt wrote:

I feel like this style of music got a little dated.



Reality gets dated. Happens all the time
Posted 2 years ago by bam23    [ Reply ]
I'm just being spoiled now with a playlist only RP could provide. 
Posted 3 years ago by sonicsurfer    [ Reply ]
Really good sandwiched between blunts...
Posted 3 years ago by mjbaumann    [ Reply ]
I hear slot machines throughout this song.
Posted 3 years ago by yofitofu    [ Reply ]
Thanks for this, it keeps me focused.
Posted 4 years ago by 2Hawks    [ Reply ]
Yes!!! Sitting with a huge smile on my face- thank you for playing such a diverse mix of music...
Posted 4 years ago by cdavies442    [ Reply ]
made me think of DUB FX...  
Posted 4 years ago by GoodKarm    [ Reply ]
Solid toe-tapper.  I'll vote 8.
Posted 5 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
The thievery corporation is stealing my time.
Posted 5 years ago by gregmu8370    [ Reply ]
I find this song annoying.
Posted 6 years ago by donnski    [ Reply ]

Isn't the band name Thievery Corporation a bit redundant? 

This track has grown on me, up to an 8 now. Long Live RP!!

Posted 6 years ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]
 pfwashburn9485 wrote:

Gives a buzz...... don't it  ?

 
A crazy cow buzz.
Posted 7 years ago by SeriousLee    [ Reply ]
I feel like this style of music got a little dated.
Posted 7 years ago by inbagt    [ Reply ]
A big phat 8 that may go up in time.
Posted 7 years ago by DigitalJer    [ Reply ]
 paradisepig wrote:
Under the three beech trees, just next to the roaring bonfire ..aka b-b-q ...the family gather to have a re-union and a great time..listening to some thumping tunes ...but see when the sun goes down we listen to music like this...oft too purchase{#Daisy}

 
I used to love beech trees until I lived behind a row of copper beeches which stole the sun, mossed my lawn, sent suckers up every square foot and rotted my roof. Oh yes, plugged the drains too.
Now I prefer to admire beeches in parks. 
Posted 8 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
God I used to listen to TC all day.. {#Chillpill}
Posted 8 years ago by Robertchu    [ Reply ]
Groooooovy....
Posted 8 years ago by Tippster    [ Reply ]
i'm there
Posted 8 years ago by Skydog    [ Reply ]
 paradisepig wrote:
Under the three beech trees, just next to the roaring bonfire ..aka b-b-q ...the family gather to have a re-union and a great time..listening to some thumping tunes ...but see when the sun goes down we listen to music like this...oft too purchase{#Daisy}

 
well said, my friend
Posted 8 years ago by coding_to_music    [ Reply ]
got more than a touch of Massive Attack about it, I like it a lot. just hopped on ebay, got the album on it's way. cheers.
Posted 9 years ago by torino390    [ Reply ]
{#Sunny}
Posted 9 years ago by TomJB    [ Reply ]
I like it too
Posted 9 years ago by DavidS_UK    [ Reply ]
I don't know why I haven't been listening to this a long time ago.  
 
Posted 9 years ago by Rockstable    [ Reply ]
These guys have the whole delay thing DOWN!
Posted 10 years ago by MJdub    [ Reply ]
This band can take me places within my own mind...intriguing places..
Posted 10 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
Very nice!
Posted 10 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
Under the three beech trees, just next to the roaring bonfire ..aka b-b-q ...the family gather to have a re-union and a great time..listening to some thumping tunes ...but see when the sun goes down we listen to music like this...oft too purchase{#Daisy}
Posted 10 years ago by paradisepig    [ Reply ]
 Cynaera wrote:
Thievery Corporation is a band with which I run hot and cold - I like this techno-pop song, but I know TC can do better. Still, this has me doing that stupid chair-dance (when you're at a computer and can't just kick it out...) {#Dancingbanana_2}
 

This music is very entertaining...  miss you so much, Cynaera...
Posted 11 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]
 ziakut wrote:
It's a cool thing when a techno-modern sound can evoke a desirable and reminiscent atmosphere.

 
Nice post!
Posted 11 years ago by JIan    [ Reply ]
..seamlessly from Crowded House/'Private Universe'..and both songs notch an 8(!) on my personal scoreboard..
Posted 11 years ago by cShaggy    [ Reply ]
It's a cool thing when a techno-modern sound can evoke a desirable and reminiscent atmosphere.
Posted 11 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
got the jungle beat going on this morning
private universe and supreme illusion
goodonya bill 
Posted 11 years ago by coy    [ Reply ]
 vanmas wrote:
Very cool! Play it loud!
 
.....jep...
This post apparently contained an image that was dragged into the post editor. Sorry, but any text contained in the post after this point has been lost.
Posted 11 years ago by rockpommel16    [ Reply ]
 ziggytrix wrote:

So when you guys saw them the bass guitar wasn't turned up so !@#$ing loud it drowned out everything else?  I mean, I get it, bass is cool, but when Massive Attack took the stage next the levels were PERFECT, so I have a hard time blaming the venue.
 
Have to confess this is why I carry 2 sets of earplugs to concerts, 1 set is just decibel lightening, the other is bass blocking. The 3rd option is - none.
Posted 11 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
Air and now TC.  Great - got turned on to these two bands and Zero 7 by the boyfriend of an ex gf's daughter! - I will be forever thankful to you Ben! {#Notworthy}  {#Good-vibes}
Posted 12 years ago by Pedro1874    [ Reply ]
I don't know about you but I'm digg'n this!
Posted 12 years ago by Rockit    [ Reply ]
10. Its a ten. More then nine. Tenity, ten, ten. 

I think I have made my point. 
Posted 12 years ago by SquiddlyDiddly    [ Reply ]
10 for cover-art!
Posted 12 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
Very cool! Play it loud!
Posted 12 years ago by vanmas    [ Reply ]
 socalhol wrote:

Oooohh YES!  I agree whole-heartedly!  I saw them in San Diego (4th & B) a few years back, I think it was July — and the A/C was not working — so damn HOT, probably even more so with all those bodies moving & grooving.  Great, great experience regardless.  {#Jump}

 
So when you guys saw them the bass guitar wasn't turned up so !@#$ing loud it drowned out everything else?  I mean, I get it, bass is cool, but when Massive Attack took the stage next the levels were PERFECT, so I have a hard time blaming the venue.
Posted 12 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
Metro PCS commercial?
Posted 12 years ago by ter666    [ Reply ]
 robco1 wrote:
Mark my words; one of the best concerts you'll see...
 
Oooohh YES!  I agree whole-heartedly!  I saw them in San Diego (4th & B) a few years back, I think it was July — and the A/C was not working — so damn HOT, probably even more so with all those bodies moving & grooving.  Great, great experience regardless.  {#Jump}

Posted 12 years ago by socalhol    [ Reply ]
This project always works for solid 7, never more, never less.
Posted 12 years ago by whomhow    [ Reply ]
Saw them the other night in Vancouver. Tiny crowd, right up front and everything perfect, speaking as a huge fan.  Great songs and perfect sound  - but I felt like I was at a Broadway show with a lack of any spontaneity or passion.  I'm going to reserve judgement and pledge to see them again, perhaps this show came to close to seeing Cake who nailed it
Posted 13 years ago by houston    [ Reply ]
Not all this great guys do is great - here is one example!
Posted 13 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
 robco1 wrote:
Mark my words; one of the best concerts you'll see...
 
Too true...

Got to see the WHOLE band though... the DJ sets are not as spectacular 
Posted 13 years ago by ckcotton    [ Reply ]
 drews wrote:
You mean chair dancing not like this then?


 
drews - if I looked that good doing a chair-dance, I'd be making a living at it. Thanks for the laugh, though... {#Roflol}
Posted 13 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
i really dig this!
Posted 13 years ago by triskele    [ Reply ]
Mark my words; one of the best concerts you'll see...
Posted 13 years ago by robco1    [ Reply ]
 calypsus_1 wrote:

cd front by ~TinyPEN15
©2006-2010 ~TinyPEN15

Some cd art I did recently. Spent some amount of time on it, my best digital piece yet. I'm content with it.

.
 
Really great work! Kudos!


Posted 13 years ago by robco1    [ Reply ]
weeeeeeeeeeeeee    always a fun (rock the casbah) kinda tune{#Dancingbanana_2}
Posted 13 years ago by cattail321    [ Reply ]
Very cool artwork. Post more when you get a chance.
Posted 13 years ago by bronorb    [ Reply ]
GREAT COVER ART,
GREAT ALBUM,
GREAT BAND,
MEDIOCRE SONG!

Posted 13 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]

cd front by ~TinyPEN15
©2006-2010 ~TinyPEN15

Some cd art I did recently. Spent some amount of time on it, my best digital piece yet. I'm content with it.

.
Posted 13 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
Every day I'm discovering new awsome music, thanks!! this radio is simply perfect  {#Good-vibes}
Posted 14 years ago by zenmumu    [ Reply ]
I just like this one.  Good beat and good vibe, I s'pose.  Kinda spacey. The beat really works.
Posted 14 years ago by shutter    [ Reply ]
If I was still doing psychedelics, this would be awesome! But now I rate it just ok. A 5.
Posted 14 years ago by gatorade    [ Reply ]
You mean chair dancing not like this then?

 Cynaera wrote:
Thievery Corporation is a band with which I run hot and cold - I like this techno-pop song, but I know TC can do better. Still, this has me doing that stupid chair-dance (when you're at a computer and can't just kick it out...) {#Dancingbanana_2}
 


Posted 14 years ago by drews    [ Reply ]
Thievery Corporation is a band with which I run hot and cold - I like this techno-pop song, but I know TC can do better. Still, this has me doing that stupid chair-dance (when you're at a computer and can't just kick it out...) {#Dancingbanana_2}
Posted 14 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]

TC is one contant RP choice that I have struggled to 'get'.  It all sounds a bit cut'n'paste chill morcheebazero7lemonjellyair'sih to me.

Nothing wrong with it, yet too calculated and formulaic chill zone for me.

I picked up on TC a few years back after  "Until the Morning" was used in a Lexus Ad (or was it a Nissan? - that's how memorable..)

No urge to hear any more from them.  Not bad, just not very good.


Posted 14 years ago by garycha    [ Reply ]
So .... the name of this is "Feat Ganjan?"  I guess that's appropriate.   (Oh, wait.  My bad.)

I love almost everything these guys have ever recorded.  Thanks, Bill, for this one!
Posted 14 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
 triathlete wrote:
Anything Thievery does has always mesmerized me!!! It must be due to the fact that I "experimented heavily" w/herbs and spices that were designed by Dr Osley and Timothy Leary. I just happened to survive quite well to enjoy the remainder of my life.
Either way > this group is absolutely "PHENOMENAL"!!!!!
Stay Electric!

 
that just mesmerizes me as much without anything else than not heavily smoking indian beedees


Posted 14 years ago by ambrebalte    [ Reply ]
This to 60's psych rock the way Austin Powers was to 60's culture - Fake and pointless...

Posted 15 years ago by DaveInSaoMiguel    [ Reply ]
Nice!!
Posted 15 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]

Like this.

 

If you like this, Richard Barbieri's material may interest you.


Posted 15 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]

break out the binkies and the E.............{#Roflol}


Posted 15 years ago by enidualc    [ Reply ]
{#Sunny} {#Meditate} {#Sunny}

Outstanding groove.

Posted 15 years ago by robco1    [ Reply ]
dedawson wrote:
1 => 0 {#Puke}

Wot, no comments since January?  OK DeDa — I give this a 7: it's a cool start to the working day (here in the UK).

Posted 15 years ago by lawman    [ Reply ]
1 => 0 {#Puke}
Posted 15 years ago by dedawson    [ Reply ]
 trekhead wrote:
Why are Jerry Seinfeld and Tim Robbins on the album cover?
 

You know, after reading this I looked, and sure enough it DOES look like them!   Cool song also.  I have enjoyed all the TC heard on RP.
Posted 16 years ago by ronniegirl    [ Reply ]
 {#Chillpill}
Nice =)

Posted 16 years ago by Candela    [ Reply ]
Anything Thievery does has always mesmerized me!!! It must be due to the fact that I "experimented heavily" w/herbs and spices that were designed by Dr Osley and Timothy Leary. I just happened to survive quite well to enjoy the remainder of my life.
Either way > this group is absolutely "PHENOMENAL"!!!!!
Stay Electric!

Posted 16 years ago by triathlete    [ Reply ]
Not bad, but far away from their best!
Out of ACID, I assume!
Posted 16 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
Love the 3-D effect!
Posted 16 years ago by Danny_G    [ Reply ]
Namgev wrote:
"This is the Cone of Silence, Max. No one can hear us in here" "What?"
That is correct
Posted 16 years ago by rascal420    [ Reply ]
timjclark wrote:
LOL at you... I think you were thinking of Tim Allen.
Shit....you were faster.... I just killed my comment due to this fact. Can't understand why I took the wrong way... 'Tooltime' is very popular in Germany.
Posted 17 years ago by prickelpit96    [ Reply ]
prickelpit96 wrote:
LOL Tooltime forever....
LOL at you... I think you were thinking of Tim Allen.
Posted 17 years ago by timjclark    [ Reply ]
ohmmmm...meditating on a dream.
Posted 17 years ago by peyotecoyote    [ Reply ]
these guys are good, very cool, slick, smart combinations of space and international music. THey offer a nice mixed presentation of cool sounds. COuld be one guy in front of a computer I guess. I like!
Posted 17 years ago by jjbix    [ Reply ]
Love it!
Posted 17 years ago by Welly    [ Reply ]
Thievery is one of my most recent in a long line of discoveries thanks to RP. Thanks again Bil!
Posted 17 years ago by zaknafein    [ Reply ]
Why are Jerry Seinfeld and Tim Robbins on the album cover?
Posted 17 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
not a single song from Th. Corporation that is from low quality... perfect dub and chillout sounds.
Posted 17 years ago by prickelpit96    [ Reply ]
It keeps growing on me as the song progresses
Posted 17 years ago by shuttlecr    [ Reply ]
Superb and very imaginative music !! A clear 9.
Posted 17 years ago by Nabla    [ Reply ]
I was driving the other day and had TC playing and everyone in the car asked me who it was. I was all proud that they didn't know! (Yes, I told them)
Posted 17 years ago by bcorcoran    [ Reply ]
fancy trancy
Posted 17 years ago by davin    [ Reply ]
Namgev wrote:
"This is the Cone of Silence, Max. No one can hear us in here" "What?"
Use the Control secret word file.
Posted 17 years ago by drtjdel    [ Reply ]
Paul_in_Australia wrote:
"He say you Blade Runner!"
Good one. Super trancey! I like this a lot.
Posted 17 years ago by kazuma    [ Reply ]
Like the song with Perry Ferrel better.
Posted 17 years ago by schmoooz    [ Reply ]
Posted 17 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
"He say you Blade Runner!"
Posted 17 years ago by Paul_in_Australia    [ Reply ]
h2o wrote:
I love this album and every time I play it around people more than one person wants to know who it is.
Yeah, me too, must be a Downtown Cincinnati thing, eh?
Posted 17 years ago by crowhog2000    [ Reply ]
Mooseknuckle wrote:
This song reminds me of picking up milk at a grocery store in slow motion. 8/10.
Chop wood, carry...milk?
Posted 17 years ago by fuh2    [ Reply ]
bryan199 wrote:
Thievery remain my band of 2005, even if its now 2006...worthy World successors to the likes of Bob Marley and Manu Chao. Laid Back? Absolutely! In this mad world its often just what you need.
completely agree, even w/ more than half the year over!
Posted 18 years ago by meower    [ Reply ]
Happygirl wrote:
to put in your white russian, of course...
"The Dude abides."
Posted 18 years ago by Darkmatter    [ Reply ]
UltraNurd wrote:
I'm not high enough level to cast that spell...
Uhhhh that would be a "Get Smart" reference. No magic involved. Much like this song!
Posted 18 years ago by Pipes    [ Reply ]
Exciting my spiritual neurons
Posted 18 years ago by fuh2    [ Reply ]
mooseisadick wrote:
Wow what crap
I love this album and every time I play it around people more than one person wants to know who it is.
Posted 18 years ago by h2o    [ Reply ]
Wow what crap
Posted 18 years ago by mooseisadick    [ Reply ]
B-dub wrote:
Posted 18 years ago by Danny_G    [ Reply ]
iTuner wrote:
Turn on the cone of silence...
"This is the Cone of Silence, Max. No one can hear us in here" "What?"
Posted 18 years ago by Namgev    [ Reply ]
Mooseknuckle wrote:
This song reminds me of picking up milk at a grocery store in slow motion. 8/10.
to put in your white russian, of course...
Posted 18 years ago by Happygirl    [ Reply ]
iTuner wrote:
Turn on the cone of silence
I'm not high enough level to cast that spell...
Posted 18 years ago by UltraNurd    [ Reply ]
Zone out...love, love!
Posted 18 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
kanadan wrote:
"Not the craw. The craw!"
Turn on the cone of silence No, not the cone of silence
Posted 18 years ago by iTuner    [ Reply ]
Good music for typing . . .
Posted 18 years ago by fishy1    [ Reply ]
Posted 18 years ago by crowhog2000    [ Reply ]
This song reminds me of picking up milk at a grocery store in slow motion. 8/10.
Posted 18 years ago by Mooseknuckle    [ Reply ]