SHREM'S CAROUSEL OF ÜBER NERDINESS

Saturday, February 4, 2012

SHREM'S INSTITUTE OF LOST CLASSICS: "GAJ" - Marek Grechuta & Maryla Rodowicz

This song always makes me very nostalgic and sentimental. It was released back home, in Poland, the year I was born. It saved itself a very safe spot among my most beloved Polish songs ever. Both Maryla Rodowicz and Marek Grechuta were back then the indisputable giants of the local pop scene. My iTunes tells me it's the 14th most played track of the +10k songs in my library... I do seem to have a particularly soft spot for it then indeed...

Marek Grechuta & Maryla Rodowicz - "Gaj" by SHREM

SHREM'S DOUBLE TROUBLE: "SELFOSS" /// "OVER" [Live on KEXP] - Gus Gus

Even more goodies from Gus Gus. Last October I posted their electrifying live version of "Arabian Horse" performed at the KEX Hostel, Reykjavík along with some photos I took during their magical concert in Warsaw. Here come two more tracks from that low-key show during Iceland Airwaves '11. First up the enigmatic, mesmerising opening track from "Arabian Horse" (my album of the year in 2011, see the entire chart HERE) - "Selfoss", followed by the anthemic "Over" which I chose as one of the tunes of the year too. However you classify their "icicle masterpieces" of electronic soul you can't deny their superiority over the rest of the so-called "intellectual dance" scene.

Friday, February 3, 2012

SHREM'S BIGGIES BUT GOODIES BASKET: "BAD GIRLS" - M.I.A. [VIDEO PREMIERE]

Not only one of M.I.A.'s best singles to date but now also one of her most accomplished music videos too. Just minutes before the world premiere of Madonna's brand new video featuring her too! This makes me ultra-excited about her 4th album!