Showing posts with label Chromeo. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Chromeo. Show all posts

Sunday, November 7, 2010

Going Pro : Failing Miserably

I am very thankful that this blog exists so it can function as a constant distraction from the work the I should be doing at all times. I hope you guys enjoy it as much as we do. As the great Nietzsche once said, "Without music, life would be a mistake".


Despite the mixed reviews of Aeroplane's latest album, We Can't Fly, Vito Deluca remains one of my favorite producers. Aeroplane's high flying melodies and compelling harmonizations give his music an intangible quality that just exudes dramatic vitality. Growing up as a classically trained pianist, it's no wonder that Vito has such masterful control over the emotions in his music. Transcending genres and touching on many different styles simultaneously, Aeroplane manages to capture the attention of musicians all over the world. Currently on a world tour, I have not doubt that Vito will maintain his iconoclastic reputation by consistently surprising us with new original material. If for some reason you're in Greece tonight, catch his performance at the Shark Club in Thessaloniki.

Here we have a remix that Aeroplane did of Chromeo's Don't Turn The Lights On. This song is just filled with wonderful chord progressions. Just listen to those awesome piano writing skills starting at around 3:35. Amen.

Here is a DJ set that he recently recorded for Paris' Le Mouv radio station. He really chooses a stellar tracklist, most of which you can find in the comments section on SoundCloud.

Included in that set is a sample of Breakbot's (!!!) new remix of Without Lies. All I can offer you at this time is the preview on Eskimo Recording's soundcloud. But seriously kids... I'm so excited to own this one in its full 320 glory.

Boston based dance duo Nightriders has done it again with their latest remix. High flying background synths and that smooth bassline really turn this track into nu disco/indie dance gold.

Todd Edwards is the master of the chop and rearrange effect. His abrupt cuts create amazing lines and he truly puts some funky pep in the step of this song. Don't you deny it. Take a chance on love.

Now this one is a bit uncharacteristic of me. This here track is quite a banger. Something you might hear in a set by the likes of mad man Busy P. With it's ascending chromatic scales and whatnot, It really gives off that crazy rave vibe that many of us know probably a little too well. Disco Of Doom really captures the mood with this one. Sex face indeed.

Facing the Sun is a very appropriate song title for this Fritz Kalkbrenner production. Perfect for that Sunday drive through the country side or nap in the hammock, this track beautifully utilizes repeating harp lines and airy vocals.

This smashing disco remix by Tonka absolutely serves its funky purpose. The groovy vibe will no doubt pack that dance floor with disco loving coolcats. Great vocals by Denmark's own 23 year old Mercedes.

Opptimo is a new turkish producer on brand new label, La Bombe records. He just released an EP by the name of Travellers. This new single, Locate, will be available for purchase tomorrow (Nov. 8). For now, I apologize for the 128. Beggars can't be choosers though, so shut up.

Here's a great Phonat remix of said track, Travellers. I was unaware we needed more disco in this song, but thankfully Mr. Michele Balduzzi has better incite than I do.


Bonus:

Now mashups are a tricky thing. The interweb is flooded with a million shitty mashups that tend to diminish the quality of both songs involved, but there are always exceptions. This one, boys and girls, is truly a marvel. A 3 song mashup that not only does justice to all songs involved, but also sound incredible. No lie, I'm so happy I have another reason to listen to Kid Cudi's vocals from Day and Night. Yet again, thank you LBCK.


I'm in love with Aeroplane. Check out their brilliantly costumed video for Superstar.



As usual. Love, Patrick

Friday, October 29, 2010

I'm Doin' It Better

I had work at 8 o'clock this morning and I'm the second most hungover I've ever been. The only thing that keeps me going is the music. All of these tunes are stupid good, listen to them and download them. Without further adieu...

A couple of jamming softies:

The Knocks - Dancing With The DJ

Yuksek - So Down ft. Chromeo

MGMT - Congratulations (Erol Alkan Rework) [sounds like rain falling peacefully over your body]


Pounding electrons:

Skrillex - Kill Everybody (Original Mix) [electro]

Duck Sauce - Barbra Streisand (Matt Sayers 'Beebs' Bootleg) [hilarious]

Laidback Luke - Til Tonight (PeaceTreaty Skywalker Remix) [SoCal chillin']

Wolfgang Gartner - Illmerica [play extra loud]


the Clubhaus

I have a foolish amount of stadium-filling, huge progressive sounds today.

David Gausa, David Tort, Thomas Gold - Areena (Dirty South Remix)

Christopher S - Are You Ready For This (Dirty Organ Mix)

Nadia Ali - Rapture (Avicii New Generation Extended Mix)


This one was taken from a dirty little mini-mix by our friend and fellow Washingtonian Aristotle from A3 Lifestyle. Listen here.
Usher - O.M.G. ft. Wil.i.am (Alvaro Remix)


Now go get silly, it's Friday.

Sir Real

Sunday, September 12, 2010

Lazy Sunday


Hey guys, it's Patrick and.................................I'm sleepy. These songs are real good. Trust in me, just in me.


This first song is pure craziness and I love it. Leno Lovecraft is a new face, at least for me, and from the looks of things he's got nowhere to go but up up up.


Rainbows of Death has become a staple on all my best playlists. They do good stuff.


Bloody Beetroots people. Two thumbs up for them. Relaaaax.


Drrrreeeeeaaaamm syyyynnthhsssssssssssss. Good job Anoraak.


After seeing Chromeo live, I've acquired an intangible bond to their music. This song is typical Chromeo, but oh so welcome.


This next song is awwwwesome. Savage Skulls and Douster recently released this song on Mad Decent. That's Robyn singing with her super Swedish voice.


This song isn't new, but that doesn't make any less good. Not really sure what genre to put this in.


Oh hi DCUP. I love you so much.


Irrelevant video of the day:



Love, Patrick

Saturday, September 11, 2010

Beauty..

is simplicity. (round 2)









HOMEWORK
For today's homework we'll be looking at a dude named Russ Chimes whose beautiful remixes have been bumping nonstop from my speakers over the last couple of days. He's got a new EP coming out called Midnight Club which happens to have an awesome 3 piece music video/disco-opera-movie-thing to go along with it. I highly recommend you check it out (it's below the songs).



Part I

Part II

Part III


.Augustus

Saturday, August 14, 2010

This will Brighten (shiny) your day


Ok so I, Patrick, have a special treat for you today. The songs below are, as per usual, all excellent, but today my friends, is all about one song. This one song is essentially the favorite child of my song family. It gets the most hugs and the other songs are disgruntled at their lack of attention in the face of my honor roll student varsity athlete star child. This song is totally unreleased and wasn't easy to track down, so promise me you'll do yourselves a favor and bump this tune on some speakers with a little bass. Finally, the moment you've been waiting for:



This song combines two of my most favorite artists. Chromeo's electrofunk stylings worked over by a genius man by the name of Siriusmo, based out of Berlin, Germany.



Much like me on the basketball court, this song is on FIYAH. MillionYoung is an up and coming new artist with a lot of potenital. Here he takes a Neon Indian song and turns it into a shining dreampop example of what a song should sound like.



At first you go, huh? Then you're all, what?? Then you go, more please. Do it.



Now get back to college.

Love, Patrick