This quick little video is something I think a lot of music commentary is lacking pretty severely. 1Live hosts an explanation of why Discovery is one of the best albums created in the last 2 decades. Aerodynamic is one of the better tracks on the album, and this explanation as to why. Baroque technical proficiency, added to disco beats and gesturing, instead of telling. Actual examples of musical concepts right there on the presentation, moving through time. This is tremendously useful for up & coming artists, especially those who haven’t had so much classical or theory training. Also, giving you a way to prove to your friends that Daft Punk is better than their favorite band of course.
Monthly Archives: May 2015
Midnight Music: Nightcall – Reverie [Euphoric Synth Metal]
Nightcall is one of the few moody, dark triumphant groups that get an instant listen whenever they put out new work. Their explosion 2min in is one of mastery and could best be described as “viking metal without guitars.” There’s a powerful dark future sound here, while staying true to the fundamentals of a genre of music that ISN’T DANCE MUSIC. This is straight up some progressive metal that is being made with a keyboard, or some crazy synth work. If this is coming out of a laptop, which, is likely at this point, I think we’ve seen the tip fellas. Like, this means that all genres are on the take when it comes to this, as my longstanding love of indietronica helps to reinforce. If you can take the best of what’s coming out of laptop production & throw it into some pre-existing musicality/vibe/whatever, bang. And we’re all better for it. This is the kind of work that needs to be happening across genres to really find the sweet spot that bands need to sound unique in an ever increasingly crowded marketplace.
Cigar Box Juggling Is The New Thing. Needs LEDs.
Someone needs to bring this guy to some talent show or party in the USA. I had totally forgotten cigar boxes were a thing, but clearly, he has not. The smoothness of his performance and a whole lot of “wow” factor in his tricks mesh with the track perfectly. I’m always about new party tricks, and I feel like this could get really huge, especially if we put some blinky shiny on the boxes. Hey circus performers, glovers & jugglers, who wants to be the first person at a Brooklyn party performing light shows with these puppies? Great vid by Kuma Films.(via Laughing Squid)
Midnight Music: Rudimental – Never Let You Go [Soulful Drum & Bass]
Rudimental is back and all is right with the world. The soulful, triumphant feel that the world fell in love with is back. The rollicking good time that hits up 45sec in is the signature sound that if they keep making, I’ll keep hyping. To know what the potential of this music is and not see it in wider American release kills me. This is the sound of a generation and we’re all better off for them being so good & well received we’re getting a 2nd album. If you’re like me, that album is already getting you hyped. The full album should be out this summer and if it’s anything like Home, we’re in for a treat. Live drum work, great vocals, throbbing bass & quality production, what more could you ask for in your drum & bass? Oh right, live trumpet! Because Rudimental does that 😀
Terry Gotham 