Giorgio Moroder, Jean Michel-Jarre, Kraftwerk, Jan Hammer and now Para one & Tacteel. These two Frenchmen have teamed up to continue this tradition of exploratory/cinematic electronic music with a touch of 2011. I was intrigued by this project when I saw
this video of the two gentlemen a few months ago in the studio twisting knobs and noodling on synth keys. It is always refreshing to see electronic musicians using analog hardware rather than starring at a laptop screen. I assume that hardware jam session gave birth to this “Fair Enough” EP which is out now on Fools Gold Records. It is a collection of 5 songs that exist in our forever expanding post-genre world. You may listen to these tracks on an iPod/Mac Laptop Speakers, on a proper soundsystem and you may choose to dance or ponder life – the choice is in your hands.
Bonus: Check out this 45 min live performance by Para One & Tacteel as they twist, turn and dial in the perfect sonic combinations that may make you dance or ponder the meaning of life.
The Avalanches’ “Frontier Psychiatrist” is a music video and song that has stuck with me for years. It is hard to believe that this album is already 10 years old and now due for a re-issue via the Modular Records gang. It is of course a deluxe re-issue that feature a list of impressive remixes/re-works by Jackson & His Computer Band, MF Doom, El Gunicho, and this Stereolab remix of the title track.
Chromeo enlists the Frances ambassador of boogie disco, Breakbot to bless their next single “When The Night Falls”. The main hook has a super house cut-up disco vibe a la Todd Edwards with a serious funky bassline. This remix is all that Breakbot has to offer, definitely a dancefloor pleaser.
I had an iPod shuffle nostalgia moment this weekend when this Buggles tune, “Technopop” came on. This track is a surprisingly forward thinking pop song that I feel stands the tests of time. There is still great energy and vibe that resonates today even though production-wise it is very 80s. Do yourself a favor and give The Age of Plastic a good listen because once you get past “Video Killed The Radio Star” you will find some amazing gems such as “Elstree” and “Astroboy (And The Proles On Parade)”.
[audio:http://diestruktur.com/asianmandan/music/JULY%202011/10%20Technopop.mp3] The Buggles – Technopop
Who knew mannequins could be so mysterious/sexy/trippy. “Wonderfox” is the 2nd single off of the self-titled Stepkids’ album coming out Sept 27 on Stones Throw Records.
Breakbot drops yet another massive musical lesson on us. A 33 min mix that is more than just a boogie history lesson but also a certified feel good #summervibes #yachtrockvibes #poolvibes mix. There is nothing more to say than sit back and enjoy this fantastic collection of tracks.
PS If you all haven’t noticed, I automatically love any mix that includes Carly Simon’s “Why”.
The enigma that is Squarepusher gives us a peak into why he does what he does with the tools that he has at his fingertips. It is a pretty absurd and amazing look into the mind of a mad genius.
Rogue Vogue is a mysterious Chicago producer who is paying homage to all things good about Chicago House and the importance of the genre to the dance world but of course with a modern tinge. Now this sample that is the backbone of the tune comes from totally out of the blue and is just the perfect summer touch to this track. I will leave it a surprise for you all but it is one of my favorite Yacht Rock jams. May the Yacht Rock Gods and Frankie Knuckles bless Rogue Vogue…
I don’t know why but I love everything about this. Maybe it is because is she is a babe or maybe because this is tasteful, heartfelt and honest music. There are notes of Angelo Badalamenti circa Twin Peaks, especially when she sings “they say you like the bag girls” evoking images of Laura Palmer. I also hear Jeff Alexander’s “Come Wander With Me” in her music.
Gold Panda is giving away a fuzzed and chopped, hypnotic tune that is driven by some very Gamelan inspired percussion called “MPB” – a very “Gold Panda sounding” tune. #SUMMERVIBES
[audio:http://diestruktur.com/asianmandan/music/JUNE%202011/Gold%20Panda%20-%20MPB.mp3] Gold Panda – MPB
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