One word: timeless...
Friday, July 30, 2010
Thursday, July 29, 2010
SHREM'S INSTITUTE OF LOST CLASSICS PRESENTS... MESSAGES FROM THE STARS - The Rah Band
Richard Anthony Hewson and his "one-man-only" made-up band. Stream of sweet like candy dance singles from which this one is by far my number one:
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
SHREM'S BIGGIES BUT GOODIES BASKET: HANG WITH ME - Robyn
Another magical pop moment from the only female artist that deservedly storms charts these days... Roll on September and Electric Picnic the first time SHREM will see Robyn live... Anticipating this moment more & more with every heartbeat :-)
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
PAN DI-DZIEJ VS CHEMICAL BROTHERS
Chemical Brothers - "FURTHER"
Despite of spawning some amazing smash singles, like "Galvanize" and "Do it again", The Chemical Brothers' noughties albums are as forgettable as most of Eurovision entries every year. The other proof of the boys being stuck in the creative first gear is the fact that they released two compilations during the past decade. So instead of releasing another album full of overweight with hype collaborations and bland fillers (leave this to Simian Mobile Disco), Tom and Ed dug out the old blueprints to construct their latest. Out go the highly anticipated guest vocals, out go the mediocre album fillers. Instead we are served with psychedelic, multi-layered house epics put together in a sonic story of a cosmic journey. Eight massive festival tunes here, but sadly no hot singles destined for dancefloor reign. It is not a great revelation that it's a rather bold move in the time of Ipods and over-usage of the “shuffle” button.
The album lifts off with hazy “Snow”, a rare moment on the record when we hear human voice and a kind of a tune that could have been a closing track on any of The Chemical Brothers' previous efforts. It sounds like a great send off into space. A farewell to what's rational and from this planet. “The Escape Velocity” continues that journey with 12 minutes of ascending house beats and furious loops, while “Another World” is floating in zero gravity watching exploding supernovas. A galactic bounce of both, “Dissolve” and “Horse power”, is equally good. The only bland moment on “Further” is the erratic single “Swoon”. Based on a repetitive guitar riff and distant chanting doesn't seem to go anywhere and cannot stand against the brilliance of the rest of the material. The remixes of this tune on the other hand, by Boys Noize and Linsdtrom & Prins Thomas are worth checking out.
The rest of the album continues on with its main motive, a trippy cosmic travel to the edge of the universe (or drugged up mind's consciousness) and back. The fans are probably very pleased with the fact that The Chemical Brothers are back in top form. And to those still unconvinced I would recommend to sit down or go for run and have a listen to this album from start to finish, because The Chemical Brothers will be painting the festival skies with this sound all through the next summer.
(8.5/10)
Piotrek Czarnecki
CHOON OF THE DAY: WHY YOUR LOVE - Stefano e Bene Feat. Hard Ton
Venice Disco Queen - HARD TON a.k.a. Disgrace Jones - bringing back the glory of the tacky 1980's italo disco moments... One of the most vibrant, eccentric and fun acts out there at the minute. It doesn't get any camper than this... Io l'adorrrrrrrrrrrro...
Monday, July 26, 2010
SHREM'S LATE MONDAY NIGHT SESSIONS... IN IT TOGETHER - Human Life
Haunting melody, irresistible beat, á la mode outfits and breathtaking cinematography. Thank you mister Sjón 4 the ever so appreciated link.
CHOON OF THE DAY: LONELY SEA - Alexis
Warning: THIS IS RIDICULOUSLY BRILLIANT! Somewhere between SSION and Crystal Waters lies this chichi little number. One of the catchiest tracks of the past few months. Check out Alexis' flamboyant MYSPACE page and dance, dance, dance like there's no tomorrow...
Sunday, July 25, 2010
SHREM'S BIGGIES BUT GOODIES BASKET: WONDERFUL LIFE - Hurts
Finally appropriately impressive video 4 this great track. One of the most haunting song choruses this year. Also check out Arthur Baker's phenomenal remix HERE!
Saturday, July 24, 2010
SHREM'S ACADEMY OF ALL TIME BEST SINGLES: HARMONY - Suzi Lane
RELEASE DATE: 1979
CHART PEAK POSITIONS: number 1 on US Dance chart
KEY LYRICS: "Harmony, harmony
you and me
that's harmony"
Giorgio Moroder produced gem, one of the most precious singles of the disco era, here in an extended almost 10 minutes long version. Divine!
Friday, July 23, 2010
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
CHOON OF THE DAY: BOOGIE - Uptown Funk Empire
Groovy wednesday introduces Lyon's funkiest of all music projects Uptown Funk Empire. Blame it on the boogie...
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
SHREM'S WORLDLY DELIGHTS: "Dub y Guaguancó" - Quantic presents Flowering Inferno
Quantic has been among the most creative and prolific latin artists 4 quite some time at this stage with his countless projects, collaborations and aliases. Here's a sample from his brand new album this time under the poetic name of Flowering Inferno.
ARTIST: Quantic presents Flowering Inferno
TITLE: "Dub y Guaguancó"
RELEASE DATE: 2010
COUNTRY: COLOMBIA
ARTIST: Quantic presents Flowering Inferno
TITLE: "Dub y Guaguancó"
RELEASE DATE: 2010
COUNTRY: COLOMBIA
Monday, July 19, 2010
SHREM'S LATE MONDAY NIGHT SESSIONS... I WANNA BE YOUR TELEPHONE - Jamie Lidell
A mere 19 years since "DIAMONDS & PEARLS" - Prince's last decent album, the new power generation gap in music is finally being filled up again. Thank God 4 Jamie Lidell. No one gets funk quite as spot-on as him these days. Prince wanted 2 b your lover, Jamie prefers 2 b your telephone...
SHREM'S VINTAGE CORNER PRESENTS... CARA DE GITANA - Daniel Magal
In the mood 4 oldies since saturday Breakfast at Tiffany's set. Argentine answer 2 Julio Iglesias back in 1978... Irresistible melody, reliving its popularity since the soundtrack 2 Lucrecia Martel's "La niña santa".
Saturday, July 17, 2010
SHREM'S GUILTIEST OF PLEASURES... VOL.10 : BESAME MUCHO - Dalida
Spectacularly tacky rendition of the famous BESAME MUCHO by Yolanda Christina Gigliotti a.k.a. Dalida. Un moment mémorable dans la discothèque. ♥
Friday, July 16, 2010
CHOON OF THE DAY: TIGHTROPE - Janelle Monáe Feat. Big Boi
She's young, gifted and black! R'N'B fashionista that would give all the bland female singers run 4 their money if we lived in a perfect quality-music-appropriately-appreciating world... She got funk and she definitely got the look too. My current song addiction. Excellence
Thursday, July 15, 2010
SHREM GOES TIFFANY
Popcorn for ‘Breakfast’
To celebrate the return of ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’ to the big screen, the Screen Cinema will host a special red carpet gala screening of the film on Saturday 17th July at 8.30pm.
This night of cinema nostalgia and old-style Hollywood glamour will mirror the style of the film and the audience are invited to dress up and immerse in the charm and sparkle of Audrey Hepburn’s most famous heroine. The audience will be treated to a walk down the red carpet to a welcome reception á la Golightly. A make-up booth will be set up in the cinema especially for the occasion, so the ladies can get the right look for the night. A 1960’s after-party in Shebeen Chic will follow the screening, extending the ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’ extravaganza through the night.
Tickets are available ONLINE or in the Screen Cinema box office, Townsend Street, Dublin 2 (01 6714034).
And yours truly SHREM promises 2 come back with the full setlist myself along with my music guru Pan Dziej Piotruszeczki will be playing for everyone's pleasure at the after party.
To celebrate the return of ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’ to the big screen, the Screen Cinema will host a special red carpet gala screening of the film on Saturday 17th July at 8.30pm.
This night of cinema nostalgia and old-style Hollywood glamour will mirror the style of the film and the audience are invited to dress up and immerse in the charm and sparkle of Audrey Hepburn’s most famous heroine. The audience will be treated to a walk down the red carpet to a welcome reception á la Golightly. A make-up booth will be set up in the cinema especially for the occasion, so the ladies can get the right look for the night. A 1960’s after-party in Shebeen Chic will follow the screening, extending the ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’ extravaganza through the night.
Tickets are available ONLINE or in the Screen Cinema box office, Townsend Street, Dublin 2 (01 6714034).
And yours truly SHREM promises 2 come back with the full setlist myself along with my music guru Pan Dziej Piotruszeczki will be playing for everyone's pleasure at the after party.
CHOON OF THE DAY: EROTIC STATIC - Sheba
Miss Sheba Williams - the extraordinary voice from Wellington. Discovered this sizzlin' hot number while visiting friends Jason & Adrian in New Zealand last year. Check out all Sheba updates on her MYSPACE.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
SHREM'S CLUB BIZARRE INTRODUCING BLACK & BLUE by Cubic Zirconia
Cubic Zirconia a.k.a. the most bonkers collective out there and their 3rd single following the very promising debut F*** WORK last year and this year's underground anthem JOSEPHINE. Unique is what they are, unique they blow my mind :-)
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
CHOON OF THE DAY: GET TO KNOW THE GIRL - Hypno Love Feat. Bitch Lap Lap (a.k.a. FEIST)
Miss Leslie Feist simply adores collaborating and she strictly does it with only super-creative artists... Mocky, Peaches, Arthur H, Gonzales and here's her less known funky performance under rather saucy alias Bitch Lap Lap on Parisian Hypnolove's amazing one off album EUROLOVE.
Monday, July 12, 2010
Saturday, July 10, 2010
GET IN2 THE RARE GROOVES: LET'S GET SERIOUS - Jermaine Jackson
The year was 1980. Here's a perfect musical bridge between disco, funk, soul and R'N'B of the two decades. Do u wanna get funky?
Friday, July 9, 2010
SHREM'S FUTURE ANTHEMS: SONGS REMIND ME OF YOU(THE SWISS REMIX) - Annie
DON'T STOP just like ANNIEMAL was disappointingly such an underrated album. Annie remains one of the most creative, enthralling and fun singers on the map of let's say intellectually challenged pop music. Since 1999's GREATEST HIT I have been a devoted follower of the Bergen princess and all of her juicy releases. SONGS REMIND ME OF YOU gets a brand new very summery treatment by The Swiss and Donnie Sloan. This mix is ACE! Let the sunshine:-)
Annie - Songs Remind Me Of You (The Swiss & Donnie Sloan remix) by The Swiss
SHREM'S INSTITUTE OF LOST CLASSICS PRESENTS... LUCAS WITH THE LID OFF - Lucas
Seriously one of the greatest music videos ever created. Released just about 5 minutes before the whole planet realised what kind of a genius Michel Gondry is... It's like a prelude 2 Gondry's incredible full feature BE KIND REWIND. I have 2 also admit the song didn't lose any of its charm all through the years. Enjoy!
Thursday, July 8, 2010
SHREM'S INSTITUTE OF LOST CLASSICS PRESENTS... PURPLE - Crustation Feat. Bronagh Slevin
Truly a definition of a lost classic. Sophisticated beauty of a song that was never appreciated enough. The single included mixes by Mr Scruff, A Tribe Called Quest and Air... Still sending chills down my spine. From one of my all time favourite albums "BLOOM"...
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
CHOON OF THE DAY: SO MANY NIGHTS - Burns
More house vibes and that super-cool Pan Am bag... Let there be HOUSE!!! And if u likey too here's a free download @ RCRDLBL
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
CHOON OF THE DAY: HATEFUL (ADA FEAT MAYBURG MIX) - Gus Gus
My favourite Icelanders are @ it again. HATEFUL will b released as the 3rd single from 24/7 late August. If u have missed my I-LOVE-GUS GUS thread b4 here's another chance 2 check out my devotion 4 the Reykjavik outfit yet again.
Monday, July 5, 2010
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