Sunday, February 28, 2010
SHREM GOES MASQUERADE
This is yours truly portrayed beautifully by my super-talented friend Leanne at the charity masquerade event last nite. Click HERE 2 b transferred on2 her website. Thank u so much Miss Keaney X
Crème de la crème: FEBRUARY 2010
20 (N) - U CAN DANCE - Dj Hell Feat. Bryan Ferry - Mr Roxy Music's flirt with dance scene continues with this dark piece of electro
19 (8) - THIN ICE - Gus Gus - 2nd single from Gus Gus' 6th studio album "24/7"
18 (N) - BULLET PROOF - Ray Mang Feat. Lady Miss Kier - P-Funk classic revisited by Deee-liteful Lady Miss Kier Kirby who remains one the most distinctive vocalists in the history of dance music, smashing house track
17 (N) - VACUUM BOOGIE - Floating Points - another deep house theme by the ultra talented Londoners
16 (N) - MAMA USED TO SAY - Jupiter - jolly little cover version of Junior's top 10 hit from 1982
15 (N) - FUNKY NASSAU - The Juju Orchestra - bouncy little modern bossa nova number, courtesy of Mr Shane Murphy (thanx dad:-)
14 (N) - ME AND MADONNA (Comité Central Clap-Clap Laz-Laz Remix) - Catherine Ferroyer Blanchard - Black Strobe's electro anthem in a kooky and slightly off-key rendition by Parisian answer 2 Miss Kittin
13 (3) - LOVE - Dj Cam Feat. Nicolette - hypnotic duet of electronica's two über-talents
12 (N) - BYE BYE BAYOU - LCD Soundsystem - really really really looking 4ward 2 the new album after hearing this funky teaser
11 (N) - SAVE YOUR LOVE - Sally Shapiro - guilty pleasures Norwegian style
10 (N) - FEELING WITHOUT TOUCHING - Glass Candy - no one else sounds like Glass Candy, UNIQUENESS
09 (N) - PEARL'S DREAM - Bat For Lashes - sometimes 4 some strange reason u fall in love with a song months after its release...
08 (N) - TROUBLE (CFCF Remix) - Fabio Lendrum - balearic arrangement and one of the most haunting songs of the past few weeks
07 (N) - COMA CAT - Tensnake - 1980's r back again - great Pitchfork review of this track HERE
06 (N) - AZZA - Y.A.S. - From Beirut via Paris comes this hypnotic song from my most favourite album of last year ARABOLOGY
05 (N) - STILLNESS IS THE MOVE - Dirty Projectors - I have been praising this one already HERE
04 (N) - UN CANTO A MI TERRA - Quantic & His Combo Barbaro Feat. Nidia Gongora - un poco de salsa colombiana, me gusta mucho:-)
03 (N) - WE HAVE LOVE - Hot Chip - danced my socks off 2 this one last nite...
02 (1) - MOMMA'S PLACE - Róisín Murphy - it all begun at Momma's place...
01 (2) - RECKLESS (WITH YOUR LOVE) - Azari & III - house music all night long, listen and dance 2 it HERE
19 (8) - THIN ICE - Gus Gus - 2nd single from Gus Gus' 6th studio album "24/7"
18 (N) - BULLET PROOF - Ray Mang Feat. Lady Miss Kier - P-Funk classic revisited by Deee-liteful Lady Miss Kier Kirby who remains one the most distinctive vocalists in the history of dance music, smashing house track
17 (N) - VACUUM BOOGIE - Floating Points - another deep house theme by the ultra talented Londoners
16 (N) - MAMA USED TO SAY - Jupiter - jolly little cover version of Junior's top 10 hit from 1982
15 (N) - FUNKY NASSAU - The Juju Orchestra - bouncy little modern bossa nova number, courtesy of Mr Shane Murphy (thanx dad:-)
14 (N) - ME AND MADONNA (Comité Central Clap-Clap Laz-Laz Remix) - Catherine Ferroyer Blanchard - Black Strobe's electro anthem in a kooky and slightly off-key rendition by Parisian answer 2 Miss Kittin
13 (3) - LOVE - Dj Cam Feat. Nicolette - hypnotic duet of electronica's two über-talents
12 (N) - BYE BYE BAYOU - LCD Soundsystem - really really really looking 4ward 2 the new album after hearing this funky teaser
11 (N) - SAVE YOUR LOVE - Sally Shapiro - guilty pleasures Norwegian style
10 (N) - FEELING WITHOUT TOUCHING - Glass Candy - no one else sounds like Glass Candy, UNIQUENESS
09 (N) - PEARL'S DREAM - Bat For Lashes - sometimes 4 some strange reason u fall in love with a song months after its release...
08 (N) - TROUBLE (CFCF Remix) - Fabio Lendrum - balearic arrangement and one of the most haunting songs of the past few weeks
07 (N) - COMA CAT - Tensnake - 1980's r back again - great Pitchfork review of this track HERE
06 (N) - AZZA - Y.A.S. - From Beirut via Paris comes this hypnotic song from my most favourite album of last year ARABOLOGY
05 (N) - STILLNESS IS THE MOVE - Dirty Projectors - I have been praising this one already HERE
04 (N) - UN CANTO A MI TERRA - Quantic & His Combo Barbaro Feat. Nidia Gongora - un poco de salsa colombiana, me gusta mucho:-)
03 (N) - WE HAVE LOVE - Hot Chip - danced my socks off 2 this one last nite...
02 (1) - MOMMA'S PLACE - Róisín Murphy - it all begun at Momma's place...
01 (2) - RECKLESS (WITH YOUR LOVE) - Azari & III - house music all night long, listen and dance 2 it HERE
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Friday, February 26, 2010
THE DECADE IN SONGS 80 - 71
I am getting more & more excited about every next post on the Noughties matter, every next 10 is just better again... I adore this one;-) :
80 - MARZEC - Kasia Stankiewicz - I suppose the highest entry by a Polish artist in my ranking means this is the best song of the decade coming from my homeland... Well in my humble opinion anyway...
79 - MIDSUMMER NIGHT BLUES - Waldeck Feat. Zeebee - glamorous lounge extravaganza built up around timeless SUMMERTIME sample, beguiling
78 - SUPERMASSIVE BLACK HOLE - Muse - the masters of indisputably enormous melodies, here's a tad more POPpy effort by the boys from Devon, England
77 - THE ESSENCE - Jody Watley - one of my biggest music icons of all times in a deliciously funky collaboration with King Britt, s*** cool vibes
76 - KOOP ISLAND BLUES - Koop Feat. Ane Brun - charmingly kitschy tune from the retro chic electronic jazz duo from Uppsala, Sweden, vibraphones, clarinet 'n' all that oldfashioned jazz
75 - FOREVER MORE - Moloko
74 - EVERYTHING IN ITS RIGHT PLACE - Radiohead - once upon a time when I was a kid (A)...
73 - HUMAN - Goldfrapp - particularly impressive and over the top in its Bondesque strings galore in the video edit of the song,
72 - SINKING FEELING - Róisín Murphy - another elaborate composition by the ever so fascinating La Murphy/Matthew Herbert team from RUBY BLUE - the sampling "rococo" masterpiece
71 - GET INNOCUOUS - LCD Soundsystem - 7 minutes long electronic symphony based on "bolero" motive, from one single juicy loop 2 the whole wall of sound, James Murphy's most sophisticated work 2 date, and he sounds a wee bit like David Bowie here too
80 - MARZEC - Kasia Stankiewicz - I suppose the highest entry by a Polish artist in my ranking means this is the best song of the decade coming from my homeland... Well in my humble opinion anyway...
79 - MIDSUMMER NIGHT BLUES - Waldeck Feat. Zeebee - glamorous lounge extravaganza built up around timeless SUMMERTIME sample, beguiling
78 - SUPERMASSIVE BLACK HOLE - Muse - the masters of indisputably enormous melodies, here's a tad more POPpy effort by the boys from Devon, England
77 - THE ESSENCE - Jody Watley - one of my biggest music icons of all times in a deliciously funky collaboration with King Britt, s*** cool vibes
76 - KOOP ISLAND BLUES - Koop Feat. Ane Brun - charmingly kitschy tune from the retro chic electronic jazz duo from Uppsala, Sweden, vibraphones, clarinet 'n' all that oldfashioned jazz
75 - FOREVER MORE - Moloko
74 - EVERYTHING IN ITS RIGHT PLACE - Radiohead - once upon a time when I was a kid (A)...
73 - HUMAN - Goldfrapp - particularly impressive and over the top in its Bondesque strings galore in the video edit of the song,
72 - SINKING FEELING - Róisín Murphy - another elaborate composition by the ever so fascinating La Murphy/Matthew Herbert team from RUBY BLUE - the sampling "rococo" masterpiece
71 - GET INNOCUOUS - LCD Soundsystem - 7 minutes long electronic symphony based on "bolero" motive, from one single juicy loop 2 the whole wall of sound, James Murphy's most sophisticated work 2 date, and he sounds a wee bit like David Bowie here too
Thursday, February 25, 2010
CHOON OF THE DAY: SEND ME SHIVERS - Mouse On Mars Feat. Niobe
Some exquisite elektronische beats in a harmonious joint effort by Yvonne Cornelius (a.k.a. NIOBE) and Düsseldorf based electronic wizards of techno - Mouse on Mars. SEND ME SHIVERS does exactly what it says, it does send me shivers...(Danke Metellus:-)
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
THE DECADE IN SONGS 90 - 81
90 - WOULD YOU - Slowpho - Hi-Fi sounds not only for the young Norwegians, remember it clearly when I got a promo of their album 4 the whole ONE EURO back in 2002 and ringing my friends Maciek & Marysia all excited screaming "I THINK WE HAVE A BRAND NEW UNEXPECTED ALBUM OF THE YEAR"... "Would You" is a definite highlight, marriage of nervous drum'n'bass and beautifully haunting melody
89 - STANDING IN THE WAY OF CONTROL - Gossip
88 - CHEWING GUM - Annie - tongue 'n' cheek pop @ its best!
87 - VICIOUS GAME - David Carretta - Marseille born International Deejay Gigolo Records' number one pimp who will KILL YOUR RADIO!
86 - CHOCOLATE - Kylie Minogue - Miss Minogue's classiest, most elegant and also sadly most underrated single in her whole decade catalogue
85 - SINGLE LADIES (PUT A RING ON IT) - Beyoncé
84 - LOVERTITS - Peaches - Debut 12" by the filthiest of all electroclash queens with a rather obscure bicycle themed video;-)
83 - SIX DAYS - DJ Shadow - really wanted 2 add Wong Kar Wai's phenomenal video 4 this gem but 2 my surprise I couldn't chase it down in the whole youtube... Strange... Here's the artwork instead:
82 - LIKE A FEATHER - Nikka Costa - Mark Ronson produced this saucy number in 2001
81 - AMOUREUX SOLITAIRES - Jeny Goes Dirty - a one off kinky collaboration between dame of electro Jennifer Cardini and producer Henry Goes Dirty covering French Pop classic song from LIO's repertoire
89 - STANDING IN THE WAY OF CONTROL - Gossip
88 - CHEWING GUM - Annie - tongue 'n' cheek pop @ its best!
87 - VICIOUS GAME - David Carretta - Marseille born International Deejay Gigolo Records' number one pimp who will KILL YOUR RADIO!
86 - CHOCOLATE - Kylie Minogue - Miss Minogue's classiest, most elegant and also sadly most underrated single in her whole decade catalogue
85 - SINGLE LADIES (PUT A RING ON IT) - Beyoncé
84 - LOVERTITS - Peaches - Debut 12" by the filthiest of all electroclash queens with a rather obscure bicycle themed video;-)
83 - SIX DAYS - DJ Shadow - really wanted 2 add Wong Kar Wai's phenomenal video 4 this gem but 2 my surprise I couldn't chase it down in the whole youtube... Strange... Here's the artwork instead:
82 - LIKE A FEATHER - Nikka Costa - Mark Ronson produced this saucy number in 2001
81 - AMOUREUX SOLITAIRES - Jeny Goes Dirty - a one off kinky collaboration between dame of electro Jennifer Cardini and producer Henry Goes Dirty covering French Pop classic song from LIO's repertoire
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
THE DECADE IN SONGS 100 - 91
Here it is... Top 100 countdown starts right here, right now:
100 - LES CHRYSANTHÈMES - Moscow Grooves Institute, O.L.F. & Olga Rojdestvenskaya - have I told you about "the melodies from heaven" yet? Well this is one of those "inescapable" compositions, sung in Russian with goosebumps-causing key changes,
99 - NIE PATRZYSZ - Kayah - elegant and intricate almost 8 minutes long opening track of the best album of the decade in my homeland - Poland, JAKA JA KAYAH...
98 - LOVELY HEAD - Goldfrapp - the very first single by Goldfrapp still magnetises the audiences at any of their live shows, Alison's otherworldly vocal performance
97 - PYRAMID SONG - Radiohead
96 - LET ME KNOW - Róisín Murphy
95 - MOODY FEELS GOOD - Spektrum - a London based gritty disco punk collective with a fashion icon Lola Olafisoye behind the microphone, beautifully crafted sonic experience straight from their second LP: "Fun At The Gymkhana Club"
94 - IT'S ALL TRUE - Tracey Thorn
93 - BACK TO BLACK - Amy Winehouse
92 - DON'T STOP THE MUSIC - Rihanna - similarly 2 Britney's TOXIC, I have included this track against my own will as I find Miss Rihanna extremely average, generic and predictable, DON'T STOP THE MUSIC though well top class pop moment, and that clever Michael Jackson sample, I just can't say a bad word about it...
91 - ALL THAT IS THIRST - Pati Yang - dreamy trip-hoppy sounds by one of Poland's most underrated songwriters, gorgeous tune accompanied by this sublime and meticulous video:
100 - LES CHRYSANTHÈMES - Moscow Grooves Institute, O.L.F. & Olga Rojdestvenskaya - have I told you about "the melodies from heaven" yet? Well this is one of those "inescapable" compositions, sung in Russian with goosebumps-causing key changes,
99 - NIE PATRZYSZ - Kayah - elegant and intricate almost 8 minutes long opening track of the best album of the decade in my homeland - Poland, JAKA JA KAYAH...
98 - LOVELY HEAD - Goldfrapp - the very first single by Goldfrapp still magnetises the audiences at any of their live shows, Alison's otherworldly vocal performance
97 - PYRAMID SONG - Radiohead
96 - LET ME KNOW - Róisín Murphy
95 - MOODY FEELS GOOD - Spektrum - a London based gritty disco punk collective with a fashion icon Lola Olafisoye behind the microphone, beautifully crafted sonic experience straight from their second LP: "Fun At The Gymkhana Club"
94 - IT'S ALL TRUE - Tracey Thorn
93 - BACK TO BLACK - Amy Winehouse
92 - DON'T STOP THE MUSIC - Rihanna - similarly 2 Britney's TOXIC, I have included this track against my own will as I find Miss Rihanna extremely average, generic and predictable, DON'T STOP THE MUSIC though well top class pop moment, and that clever Michael Jackson sample, I just can't say a bad word about it...
91 - ALL THAT IS THIRST - Pati Yang - dreamy trip-hoppy sounds by one of Poland's most underrated songwriters, gorgeous tune accompanied by this sublime and meticulous video:
Monday, February 22, 2010
CHOON OF THE DAY: STILLNESS IS THE MOVE - Dirty Projectors
Alluring mélange of alt-funk and experimental rock (apparently...) . A slightly weird but certainly an unforgettable sonic experience. My little pick 2 brighten up this monday moodiness.
Sunday, February 21, 2010
SHREM'S INSTITUTE OF LOST CLASSICS PRESENTS: "BAMALAMA" by Belle Epoque
BAMALAMA by Belle Epoque
I have a soft spot 4 music that was released the year I was born... Also in a mood 4 some dancefloor oddities 2day big time. Here's an absolute stomper by Belle Epoque mostly known 4 their BLACK IS BLACK and MISS BROADWAY singles. Bamalama's off da wall and way ahead of its time. I am in awe listening 2 it (as tacky as it is) I just can't get over the production!!! What a treasure! Hope u like it too:
I have a soft spot 4 music that was released the year I was born... Also in a mood 4 some dancefloor oddities 2day big time. Here's an absolute stomper by Belle Epoque mostly known 4 their BLACK IS BLACK and MISS BROADWAY singles. Bamalama's off da wall and way ahead of its time. I am in awe listening 2 it (as tacky as it is) I just can't get over the production!!! What a treasure! Hope u like it too:
SHREM'S GUILTIEST OF PLEASURES... VOL.2
SPLENDIDO SPLENDENTE by Donatella Rettore
Kitsch galore from sunny Italia circa 1979. Camp discoteca favourite still present on my saturday playlists... 2 put a smile on ur hangover face this lazy sunday:-)
Kitsch galore from sunny Italia circa 1979. Camp discoteca favourite still present on my saturday playlists... 2 put a smile on ur hangover face this lazy sunday:-)
Friday, February 19, 2010
GET FRESH @ DA WEEKEND
Jumping music, slick dee-jays, fog machines and laser rays:-) ...
Number 1 and I mean NUMERO UNO dancefloor tune in my books of the last few weeks. Well along with La Murphy's MOMMA'S PLACE. If u like house music, if u like oldskool, if u like irresistible melodies or if u simply love dancing u r gonna ADORE that one:
Number 1 and I mean NUMERO UNO dancefloor tune in my books of the last few weeks. Well along with La Murphy's MOMMA'S PLACE. If u like house music, if u like oldskool, if u like irresistible melodies or if u simply love dancing u r gonna ADORE that one:
THE DECADE IN SONGS 110 - 101
110 - I CAN'T WAIT - Mirwais - Ahmadzaï's instantly recognisable sound and his very own definition of techno,
109 - PRIMITIVE - Róisín Murphy - most passionate moment on OVERPOWERED, fans favourite
108 - FACE TO FACE - Daft Punk
107 - FIRE IN THE HEART - Nicolette - divine, unclassifiable and incomparable sounds by the owner of one of this planet's most extraordinary voices, find this journey of a song among other uncompromising compositions on Nicolette's third solo album LIFE LOVES US
106 - SKIN DEEP - Beady Belle
105 - KEEP YOU KIMI - Hird Feat. Yukimi Nagano
104 - EMERGE - Fischerspooner - New York electro performance artists and their debut single that broke many boundaries
103 - KESKESE - Nosowska
102 - SPOITORESA - Mahala Raï Banda - The Noughties was a decade of a growing popularity of Oriental sounds which I was more than happy 2 observe, here's one of the most incredible bands of the genre, phenomenal Gypsy band based in Bucharest, check out their myspace page 4 the extended tour dates HERE
101 - MARBLE HOUSE - The Knife Feat. Jay Jay Johanson - exceptionally beautiful collaboration between two of my most beloved swedish acts. MARBLE HOUSE is what I call "a melody from heaven"...
From monday onwards I will be delighted 2 present you with top 100 of the past decade... Stay tuned:-)
109 - PRIMITIVE - Róisín Murphy - most passionate moment on OVERPOWERED, fans favourite
108 - FACE TO FACE - Daft Punk
107 - FIRE IN THE HEART - Nicolette - divine, unclassifiable and incomparable sounds by the owner of one of this planet's most extraordinary voices, find this journey of a song among other uncompromising compositions on Nicolette's third solo album LIFE LOVES US
106 - SKIN DEEP - Beady Belle
105 - KEEP YOU KIMI - Hird Feat. Yukimi Nagano
104 - EMERGE - Fischerspooner - New York electro performance artists and their debut single that broke many boundaries
103 - KESKESE - Nosowska
102 - SPOITORESA - Mahala Raï Banda - The Noughties was a decade of a growing popularity of Oriental sounds which I was more than happy 2 observe, here's one of the most incredible bands of the genre, phenomenal Gypsy band based in Bucharest, check out their myspace page 4 the extended tour dates HERE
101 - MARBLE HOUSE - The Knife Feat. Jay Jay Johanson - exceptionally beautiful collaboration between two of my most beloved swedish acts. MARBLE HOUSE is what I call "a melody from heaven"...
From monday onwards I will be delighted 2 present you with top 100 of the past decade... Stay tuned:-)
Thursday, February 18, 2010
SHREM'S INSTITUTE OF LOST CLASSICS PRESENTS...
THE TREE KNOWS EVERYTHING by ADAM F FEAT. TRACEY THORN
Some good fresh news coming about Tracey Thorn's third solo album LOVE AND ITS OPPOSITES. Look at the gorgeous artwork & check out some more details + a yummy free download HERE. In the meantime her impeccable vocals on Adam F's album COLOURS back in 1997. Welcome 2 the jungle baby...
Some good fresh news coming about Tracey Thorn's third solo album LOVE AND ITS OPPOSITES. Look at the gorgeous artwork & check out some more details + a yummy free download HERE. In the meantime her impeccable vocals on Adam F's album COLOURS back in 1997. Welcome 2 the jungle baby...
PAN DI-DZIEJ VS HOT CHIP
A very good friend of mine and one of my musical gurus - Piotrek aka Pan Di-Dziej, dropped this juicy review of Hot Chip's latest effort. A great read especially 4 all those ones undecided 2 buy or not 2 buy. Brilliant 2 have u guest appearing on my blog Piotrek. More of it in the future please. Enjoy:
Hot Chip – "One Life Stand"
Hot Chip's front man Alexis Taylor is not a very good singer. Nor is Bob Dylan. Whereas Dylan's songs had been wildly covered by many artists throughout decades, bringing some ease for those less tolerant of his voice, this is unlikely going to happen with Hot Chip's material. Mostly because their songs aren't as politically or socially significant. It's not like Hot Chip write bad lyrics or tuneless melodies, but taken out of their natural environment – a quirky electro pop production – they wouldn't stand a chance. A good remix of a Hot Chip tune is also a rarity. That only shows the cheekiness of the band. This is as good as it gets. It won't get any better. Hot Chip could have been a great production team providing material for less imaginative pop stars. Instead they choose to deliver it themselves. This is what we have to offer – take it or leave it. What makes the Band of Geeks from London so significant is their "in your face” attitude and ability to work within their limitations, mocking them occasionally. White geeky boys trying to adopt soul and R'n'b for a laptop generation? That couldn't possibly work. But it does. Their first three LPs were a proof of that, so is their new album, “One life stand”, on which takes down a notch on their sonic experiments. “One night stand” is warmer, more polished and accessible. It's also less synthetic and more alive than previous ones. That might be a sign of growing up or sophistication. Or maybe Hot Chip finally discovered their inner rock band after years of touring and incorporating computer generated sounds with live instruments. With last year's arrival and popularity of bands Hot Chip clearly influenced, the likes of Passion Pit and Miike Snow, it is possible they felt a need to please more people. Then again the album lacks the potential hit singles like “A boy from school”, “Over & over” or “ Ready for the floor”. There are very strong moments and few possible singles here. “One life stand”, a synthpop gem reminiscent of Laid Back's 1983 hit single “White horse”, is as close you will get to a dancefloor filler. Opening tracks “Thieves in the night” and “Hand me down your love” introduce more mature songwriting and complex, lush arrangements (listen to the strings on “Hand me ..”). Halfway through the album slows down and delivers a trio of cozy songs that show sensible side of the boys. In a lullaby-like “Slush” Alexis takes his singing “talent” to another level. Providing the backing vocals as well, he handles the gorgeous melody very carefully in a great piano balladry style. He might not be the greatest singer, but he certainly feels the songs. The closing “Take it in” opens with dark, cloudy electro intro just to let some sunshine in with a catchy refrain and finish the album with an upbeat feeling. “One life stand” is a bold step and a proof of Hot Chip's progress.
(9/10)
Piotrek Czarnecki
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
TELL ME IF YOU WANT ME TO...
Is there any 1990's R'N'B lovers in da house? Do u remember Groove Theory's smashing TELL ME? Circa 1995, Amel Larrieux on vocals? Well it's one of my all time favourite r'n'b tunes and it was just covered by Beyonce's s*** cool sister Solange and Dirty Projectors on one of their gigs. Absolutely brilliant cover:
THE DECADE IN SONGS 120 - 111
Time flies. We're nearly in top 100, two more posts and I shall b revealing the crème de la crème of the past decade... Stay tuned:-)
120 - WILLIAM'S BLOOD - Grace Jones - around her 60th b*day the exquisite Miss Grace Jones came back with one of her most stunning works 2 date, classic Jones sound, enchanting lyrics and that goosebums causing ending 2 the song, EPIC!
119 - HARDER, BETTER, FASTER, STRONGER - Daft Punk - robo-funk state-of-the-art track, let's try 2 forget how it was mistreated by certain Kanye West...
118 - PANDORA - Róisín Murphy - and so La Murphy saga continues... Produced by the ever so inventive Mr Richard X, a sophisticated bonus track on her tremendous OVERPOWERED LP, space disco translated 4 the new century
117 - GET CONFUSED - Fischerspooner - rich, multi structured electro theme from their very own pop art video performance, included on New Yorkers' rather average second coming ODYSSEY,and the flute solo 2 die 4!
116 - SHUBRA - Natacha Atlas
115 - MY PLASTIC HEART - Frost - analog low key brilliant little number from... yes from Norway again... indeed... FROST's myspace page HERE
114 - SEXI FLEXI - Natalia - it's like 1980's rare grooves (that never happened in Poland btw) done up a mere 20ish years later, I've already shared this one with u HERE
113 - THE ERASER - Thom Yorke - Piotrek cieszysz sie?
112 - PLASTIQUE - Crème de Menthe
111 - BEAT GOES ON - Madonna - could have been one of La Ciccone's most successful singles... Could have if it was ever released... The most brilliant moment of the HARD CANDY era by far
120 - WILLIAM'S BLOOD - Grace Jones - around her 60th b*day the exquisite Miss Grace Jones came back with one of her most stunning works 2 date, classic Jones sound, enchanting lyrics and that goosebums causing ending 2 the song, EPIC!
119 - HARDER, BETTER, FASTER, STRONGER - Daft Punk - robo-funk state-of-the-art track, let's try 2 forget how it was mistreated by certain Kanye West...
118 - PANDORA - Róisín Murphy - and so La Murphy saga continues... Produced by the ever so inventive Mr Richard X, a sophisticated bonus track on her tremendous OVERPOWERED LP, space disco translated 4 the new century
117 - GET CONFUSED - Fischerspooner - rich, multi structured electro theme from their very own pop art video performance, included on New Yorkers' rather average second coming ODYSSEY,and the flute solo 2 die 4!
116 - SHUBRA - Natacha Atlas
115 - MY PLASTIC HEART - Frost - analog low key brilliant little number from... yes from Norway again... indeed... FROST's myspace page HERE
114 - SEXI FLEXI - Natalia - it's like 1980's rare grooves (that never happened in Poland btw) done up a mere 20ish years later, I've already shared this one with u HERE
113 - THE ERASER - Thom Yorke - Piotrek cieszysz sie?
112 - PLASTIQUE - Crème de Menthe
111 - BEAT GOES ON - Madonna - could have been one of La Ciccone's most successful singles... Could have if it was ever released... The most brilliant moment of the HARD CANDY era by far
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
KEEP DA FLAVA OF DA OLDSKOOL : DIRTY CASH (MONEY TALKS) - Adventures of Stevie V.
Dizzee Rascal covered it quite recently, I just can't get over how fresh does the original still sound. One of house music's brightest moments.
Monday, February 15, 2010
THE DECADE IN SONGS 130 - 121
130 - ENTA FEN - Soapkills - the greatest of the greats, hidden gem from Lebanese underground dance scene, minimal, esoteric and deadly!
129 - ROCKING CHAIR - Cyndi Lauper Feat. Basement Jaxx
128 - CANDY CASTLE - Glass Candy - the coolest band on earth (and the most generous one!) that's all I have 2 say about Glass Candy, click HERE 4 their myspace page
127 - TOXIC - Britney Spears - kinda against my own will cause I simply cannot stand her but i have 2 admit it's a damn fine pop song... B%@&^ !!!
126 - SING A SONG (RÖYKSOPP REMIX) - Eri Nobuchika - do u know VISION ONE with Anneli Drecker on vocals on Röyksopp's latest album JUNIOR? Well this is where it comes from... All the way from Fukuoka, Japan comes this scrumptious pop piece by 信近エリ remixed by the applauded Norwegians
125 - GHOSTS - Beady Belle - from the musical capital of Europe - Bergen in Norway - comes this jazz-meets-drum'n'bass "melody from heaven", one of a kind!
124 - AERO DYNAMIK - Kraftwerk - the fathers and inventors of 95% of sounds I adore recording their final single in 2003, here's their visually phenomenal performance of it @ MTV awards:
123 - CRYSTALLINE GREEN - Goldfrapp - the most perfect bridge between their dreamy soundtrack-alike debut - FELT MOUNTAIN and electro kaleidoscope of BLACK CHERRY...
122 - WHAT ABOUT US? - Brandy
121 - DIAMOND DAVE - The Bird & The Bee - flawless melody in this slightly bizarrely themed tribute 2 David Lee Roth (sic!)
129 - ROCKING CHAIR - Cyndi Lauper Feat. Basement Jaxx
128 - CANDY CASTLE - Glass Candy - the coolest band on earth (and the most generous one!) that's all I have 2 say about Glass Candy, click HERE 4 their myspace page
127 - TOXIC - Britney Spears - kinda against my own will cause I simply cannot stand her but i have 2 admit it's a damn fine pop song... B%@&^ !!!
126 - SING A SONG (RÖYKSOPP REMIX) - Eri Nobuchika - do u know VISION ONE with Anneli Drecker on vocals on Röyksopp's latest album JUNIOR? Well this is where it comes from... All the way from Fukuoka, Japan comes this scrumptious pop piece by 信近エリ remixed by the applauded Norwegians
125 - GHOSTS - Beady Belle - from the musical capital of Europe - Bergen in Norway - comes this jazz-meets-drum'n'bass "melody from heaven", one of a kind!
124 - AERO DYNAMIK - Kraftwerk - the fathers and inventors of 95% of sounds I adore recording their final single in 2003, here's their visually phenomenal performance of it @ MTV awards:
123 - CRYSTALLINE GREEN - Goldfrapp - the most perfect bridge between their dreamy soundtrack-alike debut - FELT MOUNTAIN and electro kaleidoscope of BLACK CHERRY...
122 - WHAT ABOUT US? - Brandy
121 - DIAMOND DAVE - The Bird & The Bee - flawless melody in this slightly bizarrely themed tribute 2 David Lee Roth (sic!)
CHOON OF THE DAY: THE KEEPER - Bonobo Feat. Andreya Triana
A slice of nu-jazzy moodiness. Andreya Triana on vocals - magical! Just really felt like it looking at the weather outside...
Friday, February 12, 2010
THE DECADE IN SONGS 140 - 131
The last bit of my musical absurdities b4 the weekend properly kicks in...
140 - KEEP YOUR WORRIES - Guru Feat. Angie Stone - such a bouncy little number, try 2 find the live performance @ Jools Holland with the mighty Herbie Hancock guest appearing, one of my boyfriend's all time favourite songs
139 - MOSS - Gus Gus - when club scene goes poetic lyrics, massive tune with the voice of Daníel Ágúst - one of Iceland's most prominent vocalists,
138 - MAXIMUS - Beni Feat. Sam Sparro - even better than BLACK & GOLD! I found a cool little review of it HERE and I simply can't add anything 2 it
137 - WOULD WOULD YOU LIKE TO DISCO? - Hess Is More - Danish kooky club cacophony
136 - PARIS HILTON - Mu
135 - OCALE CIE - Reni Jusis
134 - ALWAYS - Bent
133 - MUCHOMORY/HUJAWIAK - Maria Peszek - right I am slightly cheating here... I just couldn't decide which one 2 pick, I adore them both equally, one of my homeland's most promising talents
132 - SAMBA DA BÊNÇÃO - Bebel Gilberto - a truly brazilian experience, João Gilberto's daughter and her very own interpretation of bossa nova around samples taken from PERMUTATION by Amon Tobin -one of Brazil's most creative electronica artists
131 - MISSY QUEEN'S GONNA DIE - Tok Tok Vs Soffy O. - electroclash anthem made in Germany
140 - KEEP YOUR WORRIES - Guru Feat. Angie Stone - such a bouncy little number, try 2 find the live performance @ Jools Holland with the mighty Herbie Hancock guest appearing, one of my boyfriend's all time favourite songs
139 - MOSS - Gus Gus - when club scene goes poetic lyrics, massive tune with the voice of Daníel Ágúst - one of Iceland's most prominent vocalists,
138 - MAXIMUS - Beni Feat. Sam Sparro - even better than BLACK & GOLD! I found a cool little review of it HERE and I simply can't add anything 2 it
137 - WOULD WOULD YOU LIKE TO DISCO? - Hess Is More - Danish kooky club cacophony
136 - PARIS HILTON - Mu
135 - OCALE CIE - Reni Jusis
134 - ALWAYS - Bent
133 - MUCHOMORY/HUJAWIAK - Maria Peszek - right I am slightly cheating here... I just couldn't decide which one 2 pick, I adore them both equally, one of my homeland's most promising talents
132 - SAMBA DA BÊNÇÃO - Bebel Gilberto - a truly brazilian experience, João Gilberto's daughter and her very own interpretation of bossa nova around samples taken from PERMUTATION by Amon Tobin -one of Brazil's most creative electronica artists
131 - MISSY QUEEN'S GONNA DIE - Tok Tok Vs Soffy O. - electroclash anthem made in Germany
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
THE DECADE IN SONGS 150 - 141
150 - LA LA LA - The Bird and the Bee
149 - WHY DID WE FIRE THE GUN - Waldeck Feat. Zeebee - the coolest Vienna based team from their brilliant ballroom reinventing concept album
148 - INDIGO - Moloko - musical, lyrical and visual inventiveness, nothing less expected from Moloko throughout their whole vibrant catalogue, here's a perfect example of all 3:
147 - I PUT A SPELL ON YOU - Natacha Atlas - Egyptian vocal institution covering one of all time classics 2 a surprising in its oriental style superb effect,
146 - UTOPIA - Goldfrapp - mesmerising single from their groundbreaking debut,
145 - CYBER-RAGA - Madonna Feat. Talvin Singh - one of La Ciccone's sadly rare tracks as it is a genius joint effort by The Queen of Pop and number one name in Indian electronica, complex, raw and stimulating "modern era mantra", chase it down on the Japanese edition of MUSIC
144 - LIGHT & MAGIC - Ladytron - this title track from Ladytron's second album sends a shiver down my spine each time, there's something quite old fashioned about its melody and then there's their distinguishing multi-layered in-your-face electronic production all over it, ethereal and gripping
143 - ME AND MR JONES - Amy Winehouse
142 - SOUND OF VIOLENCE (COSMO VITELLI REMIX) - Cassius - Le French Touch founders remixed by genre's other pioneer, jolly little gathering and one of those impossible-not-2-dance moments...
141 - WLOCZYKIJE - Envee & Niewinni Czarodzieje Feat. Marysia Sadowska - thanx 2 certain Pan Kolega Askaniusz I've been learning this nu-jazz stomper by heart from the original demo tapes back in the days... Then there was the official release and the remixes keeping me haunted until 2day
149 - WHY DID WE FIRE THE GUN - Waldeck Feat. Zeebee - the coolest Vienna based team from their brilliant ballroom reinventing concept album
148 - INDIGO - Moloko - musical, lyrical and visual inventiveness, nothing less expected from Moloko throughout their whole vibrant catalogue, here's a perfect example of all 3:
147 - I PUT A SPELL ON YOU - Natacha Atlas - Egyptian vocal institution covering one of all time classics 2 a surprising in its oriental style superb effect,
146 - UTOPIA - Goldfrapp - mesmerising single from their groundbreaking debut,
145 - CYBER-RAGA - Madonna Feat. Talvin Singh - one of La Ciccone's sadly rare tracks as it is a genius joint effort by The Queen of Pop and number one name in Indian electronica, complex, raw and stimulating "modern era mantra", chase it down on the Japanese edition of MUSIC
144 - LIGHT & MAGIC - Ladytron - this title track from Ladytron's second album sends a shiver down my spine each time, there's something quite old fashioned about its melody and then there's their distinguishing multi-layered in-your-face electronic production all over it, ethereal and gripping
143 - ME AND MR JONES - Amy Winehouse
142 - SOUND OF VIOLENCE (COSMO VITELLI REMIX) - Cassius - Le French Touch founders remixed by genre's other pioneer, jolly little gathering and one of those impossible-not-2-dance moments...
141 - WLOCZYKIJE - Envee & Niewinni Czarodzieje Feat. Marysia Sadowska - thanx 2 certain Pan Kolega Askaniusz I've been learning this nu-jazz stomper by heart from the original demo tapes back in the days... Then there was the official release and the remixes keeping me haunted until 2day
SHREM'S INSTITUTE OF LOST CLASSICS PRESENTS...
THE FORCE by NANCY NOVA
A slice of bonkers underground disco. I have only discovered it 27 years after its original release. My i-choons library tells me I have played it 77 times since... 4 any admirers of dancefloor oddities and disco obscurities. A top class track in its attractive eeriness.
A slice of bonkers underground disco. I have only discovered it 27 years after its original release. My i-choons library tells me I have played it 77 times since... 4 any admirers of dancefloor oddities and disco obscurities. A top class track in its attractive eeriness.
Monday, February 8, 2010
THE DECADE IN SONGS 160 - 151
The countdown continues after a short weekend break, god I was just listening 2 those 10 love it love it love it! Enjoy...
160 - THIS ISN'T MAYBE - Waldeck - a charming piece created around Chet Baker's THIS IS ALWAYS by Austria's most talented musical export
159 - SWEET CHILD - Micatone - play that funky music by nu-jazz pioneers aus Deutschland, joyful and gooorooooovy:-)
158 - REVEALING THE SOUNDS - The Timewriter - mind yourself u're about 2 be hypnotised on the dancefloor! Deep house at its most refined, nearly 7 minutes of a sonic orgasm 4 all those who dig the genre or any slaves to the rhythm on that matter
157 - ROCK WITH U - Janet Jackson - Ok... I admit, I do have a soft spot 4 Miss Janet. This track though is a genuinely and objectively a great pop song. Her name ain't baby, it's Janet! Miss Jackson if u're nasty!!!
156 - FANCY FOOTWORK - Chromeo
155 - BUCKY DONE GUN - M.I.A. -
154 - FREE YOUR HEART - Frost - icicle pop from Bergen, Norway. Beware: EXTREMELY CATCHY!
153 - JAKA JA KAYAH - Kayah - pop goes oriental electronica by Polish Madonna, sitar & strings arrangements 2 die 4
152 - TEA LEAF DANCERS - Flying Lotus Feat. Andreya Triana - no one else creates sounds quite like these, Flying Lotus' very own recipe 4 "liquid" downtempo beats, here additionally embellished by Andreya Triana - Brighton's underground diva & owner of one of the most desired voices on the club scene nowadays...
151 - DISTANCE (METRONOMY REMIX) - DNTL - Maciek thanx 4 finding this one out, still one of the most listened songs on my i-choons, a great example 4 a remix work being a work of art in the same time
160 - THIS ISN'T MAYBE - Waldeck - a charming piece created around Chet Baker's THIS IS ALWAYS by Austria's most talented musical export
159 - SWEET CHILD - Micatone - play that funky music by nu-jazz pioneers aus Deutschland, joyful and gooorooooovy:-)
158 - REVEALING THE SOUNDS - The Timewriter - mind yourself u're about 2 be hypnotised on the dancefloor! Deep house at its most refined, nearly 7 minutes of a sonic orgasm 4 all those who dig the genre or any slaves to the rhythm on that matter
157 - ROCK WITH U - Janet Jackson - Ok... I admit, I do have a soft spot 4 Miss Janet. This track though is a genuinely and objectively a great pop song. Her name ain't baby, it's Janet! Miss Jackson if u're nasty!!!
156 - FANCY FOOTWORK - Chromeo
155 - BUCKY DONE GUN - M.I.A. -
154 - FREE YOUR HEART - Frost - icicle pop from Bergen, Norway. Beware: EXTREMELY CATCHY!
153 - JAKA JA KAYAH - Kayah - pop goes oriental electronica by Polish Madonna, sitar & strings arrangements 2 die 4
152 - TEA LEAF DANCERS - Flying Lotus Feat. Andreya Triana - no one else creates sounds quite like these, Flying Lotus' very own recipe 4 "liquid" downtempo beats, here additionally embellished by Andreya Triana - Brighton's underground diva & owner of one of the most desired voices on the club scene nowadays...
151 - DISTANCE (METRONOMY REMIX) - DNTL - Maciek thanx 4 finding this one out, still one of the most listened songs on my i-choons, a great example 4 a remix work being a work of art in the same time
LA MURPHY SAGA: "DEMON LOVER" @ VIKTOR & ROLF
The sensational Róisín Murphy performing her upcoming single DEMON LOVER at the gravity defying ultra-fabulous VIKTOR & ROLF show. The epitamy of COOL...
Friday, February 5, 2010
CHOON OF THE DAY: ALL THROUGH THE NIGHT - Escort
Lads I dare 2 say this is THE BEST mash up video ever made on youtube. Clips of THE MUPPET SHOW perfectly synchronised with this ace nu-disco anthem by this super-talented collective from New York. I fell in love with this song in 2008 but never realised this brilliant video existed until this morning...
Voulez-vous disco avec Escort? Click HERE 2 b transferred 2 their myspace page. Top notch tunes I promise!
Thursday, February 4, 2010
THE DECADE IN SONGS 170 - 161
170 - SPLITTING THE ATOM - Massive Attack - last year's epic single from Bristol crew's upcoming brand new LP HELIGOLAND
169 - HEARTBEATS - The Knife
168 - BRING ME CLOSER - Richard Davis - strings multilayered deep house tune with soul
167 - DIDN'T ANYBODY TELL YOU - Dani Siciliano - from Miss Siciliano's unbelievable 2nd album SLAPPERS, sang it along loudly in the first row admiring her performance in Krakow 2 years ago, fingers crossed we get 2 hear something new this year...
166 - MOTH - Burial & Four Tet - 9 minutes of monotonous yet fascinating journey into electronic landscapes, Danse Macabre a.k.a. dubstep ;-)
165 - PLEASURE IS ALL MINE - Björk - MEDULLA's opening track, breathtaking beauty, a serious sonic experience in Dolby Surround...
164 - THRILLS - LCD Soundsystem - 4 some strange reason this is the strongest moment on James Murphy's debut in my humble opinion...
163 - SYNU (SISQUAD REMIX) - SiStars - Polish mainstream single in a very dancefloor friendly rendition
162 - LOVE CAN DAMAGE YOUR HEALTH - Télépopmusik Feat. Angela McCluskey - remember it clearly it was the first single I have purchased when I moved 2 Dublin first in 2002...
161 - TRICKS - Novika Feat. Sqbass - little Polish treat of a song, joyful, extremely melodic and sooo catchy, check it out:
169 - HEARTBEATS - The Knife
168 - BRING ME CLOSER - Richard Davis - strings multilayered deep house tune with soul
167 - DIDN'T ANYBODY TELL YOU - Dani Siciliano - from Miss Siciliano's unbelievable 2nd album SLAPPERS, sang it along loudly in the first row admiring her performance in Krakow 2 years ago, fingers crossed we get 2 hear something new this year...
166 - MOTH - Burial & Four Tet - 9 minutes of monotonous yet fascinating journey into electronic landscapes, Danse Macabre a.k.a. dubstep ;-)
165 - PLEASURE IS ALL MINE - Björk - MEDULLA's opening track, breathtaking beauty, a serious sonic experience in Dolby Surround...
164 - THRILLS - LCD Soundsystem - 4 some strange reason this is the strongest moment on James Murphy's debut in my humble opinion...
163 - SYNU (SISQUAD REMIX) - SiStars - Polish mainstream single in a very dancefloor friendly rendition
162 - LOVE CAN DAMAGE YOUR HEALTH - Télépopmusik Feat. Angela McCluskey - remember it clearly it was the first single I have purchased when I moved 2 Dublin first in 2002...
161 - TRICKS - Novika Feat. Sqbass - little Polish treat of a song, joyful, extremely melodic and sooo catchy, check it out:
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