Hear a clip of a new Daft Punk track from the TRON Legacy Soundtrack. An epic soundtrack where the duo employees a 100 piece orchestra from London as well as a few fancy production tricks that stay true to their Daft Punk roots. Just wait till you hear this clip. I’ve already listened to it 20+ times. The countdown is on till 11.22.2010 when new Daft Punk music hits our ears!
Directions to hear the clip:
+ Go to TronSoundtrack.com, and click on the “Tron: Legacy” logo.
+ Click anywhere outside of the highlighted boxes on the side walls of the site.
+ Then, in the black space, type in the code “derezzed.” (Note: No field will pop up.) An audio clip of Daft Punk’s score for “Tron: Legacy” will then play.
+ We’ve also got a little Easter egg for you. Right-click and view source for an extra surprise.
James Blake’s “CMYK” is one of my favorite releases of the year. Before this year closes out he will drop another EP entitled “Klavierwerke” which I am sure will also join CMYK’s ranks. “I Only Know (What I Know Now)” is a track of the EP that is up there with Mount Kimbie’s “Maybes”, both tunes that slowly unfold in a very thoughtful and introspective way revealing music that is able to soothe the mind and soul. I always try to find a genre for James Blake/Mount Kimbie and Co, everyone says they are leading the whole Post-Dubstep scene but there music is a religious experience so I will call it “Gospel-step”. Amen!
Klavierwerke EP is out 9.27.2010 and out 10.4.2010 on vinyl onR&S Records
Todd Edwards reminisces about another one of his favorite Sound Factory Bar x Master At Work memories. This is a track that definitely needs to be heard in the club.
I owe MAW for one my most note worthy tracks. It was a while since I had been to the Sound Factory Bar. I went, and heard some of the most inspiring tracks that I had heard in a while. One of them was Sole Fusion’s “Bass Tone. The drums crashing in that track!!!! Amazing! What an impact those drums had echoing in the club!
[audio:http://diestruktur.com/asianmandan/music/Sept%202010/03%20Bass%20Tone.mp3] Sole Fusion – Bass Tone
Bibio is on a serious roll with his latest remix, first with that great remix of Neon Indian and now this remix of fellow Warp Records label mate, Gonjasufi. This release is off “The Caliph’s Tea Party” a remix album of Gonjasufi’s psychedelic tracks. Bibio really taps into his electronic beat making side with a heavy Rhodes driven section with some lovely drum machine patterns that compliment Gonjasufi’s shaman-esque voice. The second half of the track is a whole other story with a heavy synth/slap bassline and echoing snare along side some funky guitar chords that just dominates and causes you to bow down at the greatness that is Bibio.
This week Todd dives into one of his favorite club memories at the Sound Factory Bar back in its heyday. Yet another classic track by Masters At Work.
MAW feat.India “Can’t Get No Sleep” The best memory at the Sound Factory Bar…India performing “I Can’t Get No Sleep” Every producer knew when this song was being mixed in during a dj set from Kenny Dope’s recognizable drum snare (Like a banging hollow plastic tub, that’s what I thought it sounded like) It wasn’t until that familiar Sax riff came in that everyone recognized the track and cheered. But to see India perform it live…goosebumps!!!
You may or may not know the song, (though I don’t see how you wouldn’t) but halfway through the song India sings the phrase “You’re the one I’m thinking of” sliding the last note upwards with a crescendo, and the mood of the track goes really deep and jazzy. At that moment the crowd went NUTS!!! As if we all were hitting that note with her. The cheers were so loud. I know anyone that was there that night cherishes that memory. I know I do.
Alvin Risk is one of DC’s hidden artists. Mr. Shuttle turned me on to Alvin Risk’s music and I gotta say it is some good stuff. “At Last” is a straight-forward synth pop tune that reminds me of early Midnight Juggernauts when they were channeling the likes of ELO. There are splashes of The Buggles that pop up during the chorus. Production wise there are those heavily compressed/side-chained drums we are use to in electro/banger music but within in a pop context is a surprising touch such as in Emil & Friends’ music. Vocally, Alvin Risk delivers whispery vocals that remind me of the Postal Service which should be making a comeback about now. Overall great music that should be heard.
[audio:http://diestruktur.com/asianmandan/music/Sept%202010/Alvin%20Risk%20-%20At%20Last.mp3] Alvin Risk – At Last
French Horn Rebellion’s first single “This Moment” shall be unleashed to the world on November 1st. The duo dives into Prince/synth pop territory on this track with synth stabs and catchy hooks that will be stuck in your head for days. Definitely looking forward to their full length and by the sounds of this track it will be a massive pop opus.
Logo are one of Kitsune’s favorite new acts at the moment whose track “La Vie Moderne” was featured on the latest Maison Compilation. French Fries and Tony Senghore team up for an unlikely non-banger remix of “La Vie Moderne”. It is surprising and refreshing to hear French Fries hold back from recreating “Senta” and Tony Senghore recreating “If You Came to Party” on this remix of Logo, instead they channel a very UK, restrained and chilled out sound with a synth parts that remind me of James Blake. A fantastic collaboration and production by every party involved.
Yet another installment of guest posts from Mr. Edwards, this time a lovely remix by Masters At Work of Bjork along side the tune that it inspired, The Sample Choir “Feeling Lonely”. Hope you are all enjoying and learning from this House music history less from Professor Todd.
Masters at Work’s Bjork “Violently Happy” Dub, another of my favorite MAW productions. It is Taken or influenced from an interlude by Kool And The Gang, the musical riff is one of the catchiest and most uplifiting used in an MAW dub. Once again, Kenny Dope’s use of hard snares and reverb drive the track.I attempted, once again, to emulate their work. This attempt came in the form of my track “Feeling Lonely” on The Sample Choir EP…I didn’t come close. 😉
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