originally posted here https://www.pinchyandfriends.com/5080/sleepy-bedtime-mix-for-young-ones/

Sweet Dreams xx

Tracklist:
0:00-1:38 : The Science of Sleep (film)
1:39-4:16 : Astrud Gilberto – Meditation
4:17-8:07 : The Free Design – Don’t Turn Away From Me
8:08-10:12 : The Four Freshmen – More (Theme from Mondo Cane)
10:13-12:20 : Luiz Bonfa & Pat Kirby – Oba Oba
12:21-14:53 : The Free Design – Kites Are Fun.
14:54-17:29 : Astrud Gilberto – So Nice (Summer Samba)
17:30-19:58 : The Four Freshmen – Misty
19:59-22:59 : The Free Design – Michelle
23:00-23:45 : The Eddie Thomas singers – Harlem Nocturne
23:46-25:59 : Mia Farrow – Lullaby
26:00-29:18 : The Eddie Thomas Singers – My Funny Valentine
29:19-32:19 : Luiz Bonfa – Maria
32:20-36:25 Robert Wyatt – At Last I Am Free
36:26-38:06 : Vashti Bunyan – Just Another Diamond Day
42:29-46:57 : Linda Perhacs – Parallelograms
46:58-49:20 : The Beach Boys – I Went to Sleep
49:21-end : The Beach Boys – Mount Vernon and Fairway (A Fairy Tale)

The Sleepy Bedtime Mix for Young Ones was released on April 22, 2012, under the pseudonym Henry Chinaski, a character from Charles Bukowski’s novels. This mixtape was made available on the Pinchy & Friends website, a platform associated with The Avalanches and directed by Tom Kuntz, who also directed their “Frontier Psychiatrist” video. The mix features a blend of dreamy 60s pop, bossa nova, jazz, and folk, creating a soothing and nostalgic atmosphere.

The mix opens with a clip from Michel Gondry’s film The Science of Sleep, setting a whimsical tone. It includes tracks by Astrud Gilberto, The Free Design, The Four Freshmen, Luiz Bonfá, and The Beach Boys, among others. The selection of songs and their sequencing evoke a sense of calm and introspection, making it a perfect companion for winding down or reflecting on the day’s events.

The Sleepy Bedtime Mix for Young Ones was later broadcasted on NTS Radio 2 as part of The Recording Angel series on July 10, 2024, further cementing its place in The Avalanches’ eclectic discography. (avalanches.fandom.com)

If you’re interested in exploring this mix further, you can listen to it on Spotify or YouTube.