Posts Tagged ‘psychedelic’

Maps


09 Feb

James Chapman is one of those musicians which I hail a true talent.

Performing under the title of Maps, his warming “everything is going to be alright” sound is really, quite lovely. Being he emotional bloke that i am i’m finding it difficult to put across the masculine breakdown of structure, layout and levels of sound but instead that small amount of femininity that i possess is saying ” Aww, that’s so sweet”. So much so, I had to listen to Valium In The Sunshine on his MySpace player three times. (Fortunately, I luckily timed it to perfection to be the first listener of that particular track, so if it does really well, I’ll be very proud of myself)

What I like about Maps is something which Moby didn’t have an his ridiculously successful album Play, it appears as if Maps has balls like Ian Brown of the Stone Roses.

The sound is incredibly open to remixers left, right and centre because of the cracking foundational sound that he has produced.  This should be all over Ministry Of Sound and Global Underground albums. These electronica tracks (for me I should add) are not for the happy, hardcore raver on the dance floor but definately at 3am afterwards with no shadow of doubt.

Turning The Mind is going into my collection.

Maps

Vitalic


08 Feb

I have no reason for my admiration for French Electronica. Why do I seem to appreciate so much is beyond me. So to come across this particular Artist/DJ/Producer is almost overwhelming due to the divine beats, tweeks and bleeps this gentleman creates and unleashes through my speakers.

Vitalic from Dijon, France has recently-ish released Flashmob. To be honest, I’m struggling to put one track on here that can truly allow you to feel the masterful vibrations created. Poison Lips would be the best one really would as it reminds me so much of the original House music anthem by Donna Summer. Adorable record!

The tracks are at a comfortable dancing pace suited for all. The depth of the music is almost sordid at times with a naughty, sleazy twinge and along with the harmonious overtones that balance the music out shows intelligence as only the successful producers in my opinion can achieve. It’s all about balance I say. I would expect myself to be quite off balance after visiting a venue where he would be performing.

The tunes are sweetly delivered, progressing into what can become a frantic display of an unleashing rejuvenation.

It’s light, it’s hard, it’s sweet, it’s sleazy, naughty and just awesome.

This is a perfect example of why I love French Electronica.

Vitalic - Flashmob

Exit Calm


03 Dec

Quite possibly the shortest band review yet because for me, their music speaks for itself.

I envisage this band to be bigger than Kasabian and I would hope so too. I’m very much hooked into their sound after seeing them live as a support band. I ended up preferring them to the main band on the bill.

Just listen to the passionate, psychedelic warmth that wraps around you. Brilliant!

Exit Calm are definitely a band to investigate. I’d love to be one of those people that introduce to you, a new found love.

Exit Calm - Exit Calm

Bass Association by Far Too Loud


21 Sep

This is just a snippet, a teaser of what will be pure magnificence gaurenteed and is released October 2009 on Funkatech Records

The Big Pink


21 Sep

Immediately when pressing play for the first track of this debut album A Brief History Of Love you fall into a relaxed state of consciousness. When the lyrics begin, you believe that you know exactly what you are going to get. You hope it is going to be like it is, and let me tell you, yes people, it is.

The Big Pink are obviously to me anyways influenced by the psychedelic dance waves of the late 80′s and early 90′s without mentioning any particular bands or artists. MGMT have a similar sound but I am now afraid to say, they can move over.

There is an anthemic feel, an uplifting nature to all the tracks and the warmth it carrys takes the chilling cold away from all shivering parts of your soul.

The music is intrciate and sounds complicated but truly it is just very smartly mixed. A fullness in sound and soothing vocals are heard, welcomed and even make the spine quiver a touch.

One track Dominos has been heard by many already (the video is below) It has a nice drum and bass feel, yet it is a simple eclectic mix of synth, drums and positive lyrical aura. Love Is Vain is also as enchanting as well as Velvet but with a darker tech noir tinge to it. I adore the warmth, harmony, emotion and depth to Tech Noir.

Yes man, this is good, this is really good, I’d get this if I were you.

Fat Freddy’s Drop


14 Sep

How fantastic it is to listen to something which is sooo cool.

From NZ, Fat Freddy’s Drop are from the other side of the world to where I am. This second studio album titled Dr Boondigga & The Big BW is a delightful ensemble of instruments from trumpets to harmonicas, digital effects and vocals, bass and some lovely deep dub sounds which have influenced the band from across the globe. It doesn’t sound messy, cluttered but refined and clean. The engineering work is truly a masterful piece of production.

Soulful to the max, a reggae feel yet with a more blues tint to it withoutcoming across as bluesy. the dance tunes hum and bounce brilliantly and the more lyrical tracks are soft, sweet and harmonious to the point where I feel I’m still experiencing summer.

The Camel featuring Alice Russel (which is a shame not to hear on their MySpace player but it is the track below) is a perfect example of the entire bands talents all working superbly well as the comprehensive collective. The track sounds simple and light but the bass is absolute quality with such a dreamy and airy ambience to it.

This is fat, funky, soul food for the brain in the form of some warm vibrations. Totally non-offensive, soothing and healing. A great record and I am happy it has managed to get to these shores too.

Bogan by Dopamine & James Cocozza


08 Sep

Top choonage that takes you where you want to go out when you’ve already convinced yourself that you’re staying in!

Masters Of Reality


08 Sep

Masters Of Reality does sound like a bit of a cheesy name. Trying locate them on MySpace is not easy if you don’t know what you are looking for being as the name isn’t particularly original. Their music however, kind of is.

Achieving a slot in the Top 40 Rock Chart we have a band that have released various bits of material. Pine/Cross Dover their 5th album is soulful, rythymatic and produced very well. Collectively they are very experienced indeed. This is a mature band that are really good at putting together a record that has a mix of various sounds without it sounding like a mess. It is a touch psychedelic as well which makes it easy to listen to and easy is what I like at times, I don’t know about you.

There are tracks you can nod to, swing to and of course rock to. The tunes are tight though, very tightly done and there is no showing of which some guitarists tend to do and ruin a perfectly good track with their ego-showboating. None of that here. Just simply great harmonious strumming. Blissful, almost refreshing. VT In IT is a cracking example, Classic Rock. Dreamtime Stomp, also a brilliant little number.

This is an album that doesn’t blow my socks of whilst still being attached to my paraboots nor does it smash the internal hammer and anvil behind my lugholes. This is good, steady and solid, that is the reality of it and something they have mastered.

A track of their previous work. These boys are a very good group which I feel are seriously underfunded as well as rated.

Neubreakz Head by Codec. The Original Mix


29 Aug

“If there’s ever a dance track which embodies all the traits required to be an All-Time Classic, the giver of the spinal chills, the giver of goosebumps, the giver of the ultimate head-nodding, foot-stomping or just quite simply a track that’ll make you weep due to the fantastic awesomeness, this is THAT tune.”

Pitiless by Dilemn. The Original Mix


29 Aug

“Lovin’ his work, a fantastic producer”

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