On this grey and gloomy Sunday, with the nights creeping in far too early now that British Summer Time is officially over and the clocks have gone back, I think it's time for another showcase of some of the "newer" choons that have caught my ear of late.
Let's open with something sleazy, shall we? How about a bit of "bump'n'grind", courtesy of Sam Smith and Kim Petras..?
I've always loved the work of master mixer Dave Aude - and here's his latest:
For some bizarre reason Ukrainian pop sensation, the very lovely Max Barskih [see here and here] has just changed his name to "Mick Sunday" - but at least he's producing new music in the midst of all the horror his home nation is suffering. In his own words: "This war brought great changes to my life. Feeling negative emotions and constant stress, you seem to forget about the existence of joy, happiness and love... I hope this music can put a smile on your face and put you in a good mood.” It works!
You just know when you see the name Shapeshifters that you're in for a treat - and with this remake of an old Talking Heads classic, I'm not disappointed!
Finally, how about a sizeable portion of Robbie? Yes please!
As ever, dear reader - let me know your thoughts...
"Motions" by Dave Audé & Zee Machine is very catchy. I think it's my favourite. Even over Robbie & Lufthaus.
ReplyDeleteMick Sunday and the Shapeshifters were okay - kind of background party music (I must admit to not knowing the Talking Heads' original). I don't have much to say about Sam Smith & Kim Petras other than without that video the song/music is forgettable - not my cup of tea/glass of gin.
So, thank you Jon, Dave Audé put a smile on my face!
Dave Audé always puts a smile on my face! [Click the label at the foot of the post for more of his faboo remixes.]
DeleteI do agree with your observation about the power of the video - there's a helluva lot of stuff out there that if just played as a track on the radio would not have the same effect... Jx
Great Frank N. Steen (that was the name of my boss when I worked at Yale and I've never looked at Frankenstein the same). I Feel Blue video has a strong Andy Warhol Factory vibe. Excellent music today (and it's Monday).
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed the selection, Mitch! Jx
DeleteI will always like Robbie's voice - so I like the last one. I will bop around to most dance tunes, but I'll probably only download a very small selection of them!
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There's a few here to bop around to, Ms Scarlet - even Robbie's one is what they call these days "a banger", M'Lud! Jx
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