Masterpieces of crossover. Recommended popular songs.

Take Look AroundLimp Bizkit

Limp Bizkit – Take a look around.flv

Limp Bizkit is a nu metal band from Jacksonville, Florida, USA, formed in 1995.

Their sound is characterized by nu metal, rapcore, rock, alternative, and metal.

Popular songs include Behind Blue Eyes, Take a Look Around, Rollin’ (Air Raid Vehicle), Break Stuff, and My Way.

They are well known for their contribution to the Mission: Impossible 2 movie soundtrack.

FamilyMondo Grosso

Mondo Grosso-Family

Mondo Grosso is a band formed in Kyoto in 1991, originating as a spinoff from Kyoto Jazz Massive.

The band’s name comes from Italian, meaning “big world.” Centered around club music, they have many crossover tracks spanning acid jazz, soul, hip-hop, bossa nova, and R&B, as well as music rooted in digital styles such as house, breakbeats, and techno.

Their sonic evolution, from a band to a solo project, is also wide-ranging.

Everybody Loves The SunshineRoy Ayers

Roy Ayers – Everybody Loves The Sunshine (DEMO)

Roy Ayers is a jazz musician and vibraphonist from California, USA.

He became a professional vibraphonist after receiving a set of mallets from Lionel Hampton when he was five years old.

His fusion of jazz and funk has been rediscovered and appreciated by people in acid jazz, rare groove, and hip-hop scenes.

He is known for tracks such as Everybody Loves the Sunshine.

Also Spruce ZarathustraDeodato

Eumir Deodato Also Sprach Zarathustra (1972)

Deodato is a Brazilian musician, arranger, and keyboard player in the crossover/fusion genre.

He debuted in Brazil in 1964, and around 1967 he became known as a renowned arranger on jazz labels such as CTI.

In an era before the terms “crossover” and “fusion” even existed, his jazz-inflected arrangements of classical works became major hits.

His representative tracks include Also Sprach Zarathustra and Love Island.

LithiumNirvana

Nirvana – Lithium (Official Music Video)

Nirvana is an American rock band formed in 1987 in Aberdeen, Washington.

The band’s name comes from a Buddhist term meaning the state of nirvana.

Alongside crossover sounds like grunge, alternative rock, punk rock, and post-punk, they became famous as a pioneering band in the grunge genre.

Their 1991 release Nevermind became a phenomenal hit and sparked a global grunge movement.

Well-known songs include Smells Like Teen Spirit, Lithium, and Come as You Are.

Dark NecessitiesRed Hot Chili Peppers

Red Hot Chili Peppers – Dark Necessities [Official Music Video]

Red Hot Chili Peppers is a funk rock band formed in 1983, based in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA.

Their music is characterized by rock, alternative rock, funk rock, alternative, and funk.

Popular songs include Dark Necessities, Under the Bridge, Californication, Can’t Stop, and Scar Tissue.

Take Me to the Mardi GrasBob James

Bob James – Take Me To The Mardi Gras (audio)

Bob James is a pianist, music producer, composer, and arranger from Missouri, USA.

He began playing piano at the age of four, won a jazz festival in 1962 with his trio, and was discovered by Quincy Jones.

His first album had a modern jazz sound, and Jones introduced him to the founder of CTI Records.

From around 1967, he participated as a player in recordings with various artists, and by composing and arranging, he played a key role during the crossover era.

His song Take Me to the Mardi Gras became well-known in Japan.