Minimix Time!

Hey guys! Sorry I haven't posted in a while. I was going to post last week, though there was a power outage, and some other stuff, so my post is delayed. So, as an apology gift, a minimix by me!

Minimix 2010 by Djwaybig

Tracklist:

Black Eyed Peas - Boom Boom Pow
Mr. Oizo - Jo
Attack Yourself! - My Radio
Thomas En Masse - French Stuff
Louis La Roche - On The Floor
Poka - Believe
DJ Waybig - Crazy For You
Evil Stereo - Sarva

New Tron Track? Hell Yes!

The first question in your mind after reading the headline is most likely "Is It Real?" Good question. By now, we've all seen so many tracks claimed to supposedly be real tron tracks,but turn out to be just fakes made by some other artist (i.e Fragile,The Crash) So when i saw this:



I thought it was just another guy making up some bull@#$! That is,until i saw THIS (you can hear it at 1:21 and on):



This is an official trailer from disney by the way, so i can confirm the track on the first vid is 100% Official. Amazing right? Yes it is. Its even more amazing to me that this was even confirmable from the start. I am so sure this is a real track that if I am proved wrong, I will hereby resign from this blog. Anyways, you guys need a link to this. I cant blab about it and screw you over. :)


Daft Punk-Tron Legacy Trailer Theme

And just as an added bonus,here is a badass track from Beaufort to get you in the mood for Tron: Legacy

Beaufort-Kraken

Enjoy the goodies! Tron:Legacy Drops in US 12.17.2010 and across the world in 2011.

Nite

Dark's Track of the Week: Sasha and Emerson - Scorchio

This week's "Track of the Week" is probably an unsung hero of the bridge between Techno and Progressive House.

Released in late 2000 as a three track EP, I first discovered "Scorchio" many years ago at a house party, and was instantly blown away by the main synth and builds. Little did I know at the time that what I heard was a radio edit: The main mix is way better!

Masterminds Sasha & Emerson bring home a progressive yet soulful piece of dance music that i'm sure you can't help enjoying.

I must say, overall, I do prefer this remix above many others. But it is the genius of the original that still hits me whenever I listen.

Cheers,

Dark.

Free EP: My Name is Skrillex!!

Tracklist:
01)My Name is Skrillex
02)Weekends!!!(Feat.Sirah)
03)Fucking Die 01
04)Fucking Die 02 (EE Cooper Remix)
05)Do Da Oliphant
06)With You Friends
File Size: 86.2 MB
Songs:256 kbps (VBR) AAC file .m4a

I Thought i'd post this since no one has posted for a while. You can get the EP for free by clicking the picture above!! Please help support Skrillex in anyway possible!!! Theyre too good to go to waste! If youre not sure you can check out my EP review and listen to a few of their songs here

And just as a Bonus:




Skrillex-My Name is Skrillex (NiteShades Say My Name Vocal Chop Edit) by niteshade

Peace,
Nite

Dark's Track of the Week: Calvin Harris - Vegas

Classic tune from Mr Harris, who of late is best known for "I'm Not Alone" and "Ready for the Weekend". It is difficult to really define what Calvin's music is all about, with the style being mainly pop electro, but all insanely catchy.

This track in particular is one of my favourites. It shares the bassline from "Acceptable in the 80's" but adds some extremely catchy vocals and a franky amusing tone. Vegas" is a lovely tune, and very fun to listen to. I'd always recommend this dude to anyone, especially his "I Created Disco" album.

Peace out,

Dark.

PS. Here's a picture of a "Toast E", made by me, for your amusement.

Our COMIC BOOK VILLAN OF THE WEEK IS DOOMSDAY!!!!!!!
HE KILLED SUPERMAN

Holy Crap...

So the other day i stumbled on a massive collection of tracks and i do mean MASSIVE. (204 tracks) What was even more amazing about it was the fact over 100 of these bad boys were remixes,dubs,and instrumental mixes of tracks by Masters at Work! Can you really imagine deadmau5 or Daft Punk doing 100+ Remixes? Your mind couldnt handle it!! Anyways heres the link

FRMijac1211's Files (Mediafire)

Check this out when you get the chance :D

Nite

OMGWTFBBQ!!!!!!!!!!

i came in today thinking about posting something good for monday.
maybe some high contrast, or sub focus.
but then i heard this.
OMGWTFBBQ
and holys*** have i ever been angrier.
its called happiness by alexis jordan, even the title p****s me off(also her name, it reminds me of Jordan Sparxxx, or sparks, or whatever, f*** her.)
it is your average cookie cutter pseudo-pop/dance hybrid that is permeating the market these days.
and heres teh kicker: IT BLATANTLY STOLE DEADMAU5ES SONG, BRAZIL(2nd edit i believe)
FOR THE WHOLE DAMN SONG.
and it was very amateurish as well.
"like it was done in audacity"
needless to say, it obviously is a infringement of copyright, because on my heart i know Mr. Zimmerman would NOT sign off teh tune that made him framous for somethin like this.
B******IZING GOOD DANCE MUSIC IS BAD KIDS.
now, to lighten the mood, our comic book villan of the day is(aniticipation!!!!!):

ZOD, BOW DOWN TO HIM!!!!!
of course the superman 2 version

"what is this Houston and why does it have a problem"-ZOD, DESTROYER OF WORLDS, CONQUEROR OF PLANETS, OVERLORD OF DOOM, GOOD ENOUGH FOR ONE MOVIE

Album Review: Ian Pooley - "In Other Words"

Let’s kick start the creation of this new blog with a track by track album review that, so far, I have not seen many reviews for..

Probably best known for “Chord Memory” (Remixed by none other than “Daft Punk”), Ian Pooley, real name Ian Pinnekamp, is a German house artist who can amazingly juggle his styles between albums, ranging from the heavy underground house of his early ep’s to the ever popular Latino styles of “Since Then”.

The album I am reviewing is one of his most recent releases, “In Other Words”. Released on 13th June 2008, the album mixes heavy underground house with hip hop styles, ambient melodies and catchy rhythms to deliver some powerful, if unique, combinations.

Here is some essential Information about the album:

Artist: Ian Pooley
Title: In Other Words
Released: 2008
Style: Deep House
Length: 73:32
Tracks: 14

"Intro"

This is beautifully composed with ambient pads and the feel of rushing waters of foreign lands. It is'nt especially long, but it sets the mood excellently. It also runs into the first proper track of the album, "5 Am".

8/10

"5 Am"

Classic house, with a scene setting introduction of bongos and raindrops, which continues to repeat throguhout the song, keeping a rather ambient feel to this one.
I absolutely love the melodies that come in around 3:20, as well as the drum patterns/hi hats. Probably not the best track on the album, but definitely worth listening to...

7/10

"It's You"

Some very funky mastering on this one, especially the beginning, with panning of the elements between ears. There's a very catchy main synth, that continues to blend with the flowing vocal samples present within.
Overall, well presented and, while not a massive club hit, can be a good track to listen in the background or when you need an upbeat, feel good track.

8/10

"What I Got (Featuring Tim Fuller)"

Starting off with a decent drumset build up, then diving straight into some 80's style bass, this track is definitely one to listen. There are some nice drops and builds here, good vocal effects, if not fully understandable, and a funky bassline to boot.
This definitely feels simmilar to Crydajam's "If You Give Me The Love That I Want" in style, but I can't help thinking that there could have been more to the track overall.

6/10

"Heat (Featuring Perry Colo)"

One of my personal favourites this. Very soulful peice of music that does not require your brain to function to enjoy, with a truly beautiful main sound and almost perfect mastering and builds.
There is just something very enjoyable about listening to "Heat", something I can't quite put my finger on. Listen yourself and see. Maybe perfection doesn't need to be explained?

9/10

"Blue Intelude"

What a great way to separate the beginning of the album with the remainder. "Blue Intelude" perfectly segments the ambience and peace of the first part of this album, with beautifully crafted bubbling leads and soft liquid pads. The pace is slow and allows you to get ready before the different styles in the middle of the LP.

7/10

"Steppin' Out"

Hands down, this is my personal favourite on the album. Absolutely excellent style here, mixing house and hip hop together, with massive piano, groovy hip vocals and bangin' bass drum. The way the track is put together and mastered is of especially high quality. I never thought a hip hop track could still be so house/electronic without being overwhealmingly mainstream.

Overall, a very powerful recording that I find hard to fault. Even if hip hop isn't really your style, I don't think there is much to complain about "Steppin' Out".

9.5/10

"Maestral (2008)"

Just one word to describe this track really. Funky!

The beginning is near on perfectly manufactured, with the drumkit introducing us to the piano and bassline very quickly. The bassline here carries the rest of the elements right through to the end, as does the exotic sounds found after a few minutes in.

There's an almost carribean flavour to the music on offer here, with some hints of latino still sneaking into parts. Combining some varying filters, modulation and a repetative but catchy piano roll marks this track to be a favourite to listeners. A winning favourite.

8/10

"Last Nite"

My god. Just unbeleiveable sequencing going on here. Extremely soulful piece once again, just about the right kind of bass on offer, and what I can only descibe as a massively catchy set of instruments and patterns. Loving the drumset here, as well as the random sounds popping in now and again.

Some very sexy synths going on here, which might be why the song is titled as it is. I wonder what Ian got last nite to make this up?

9/10

"Learn (Featuring Robert Owens)"

Beginning with a swirly bassline that rebuilds itself through the intro, which also helps to support the vocals as they enter the scene. Instrument wise, very simple construction allows the other words to really present themselves to the audience.
I'm really enjoying the actual vocals here, with a powerful meaning about learning to love others and yourself and looking at what makes you. A very enjoyable listen, but you have to be in the mood to stick this one through.

7.5/10

"The Hippest Hip"

Obviously, some more hip hop style is in order, Ian Pooley style. This changes completely compared to "Steppin' Out", being alot more downtempo with more old school funk bass and variating soft pads. Not as many vocals, but they match so well to the overlapping beats and instruments that I can;t really complain about that.

Must say, this really is hip, but I don't think it's the hippest. But you be the judge.

7/10

"My Kicks"

Back to Ian's favoured underground/latino styles again, this one certainly has the kicks, as well as the laidback listenability of his older works. The basic structure rarely changes, but that's not a deal breaker for My Kicks.

I love the twist with the vocals, coming in and out as the song evolves towards the end, as well as the forementioned kick drums. These are only my opinions, but hey. Still a kicking track.

8/10

"Do The Thang"

Absolutely love the intro on here. I must wonder who Hank is though?
Catchy latino instruments come back again, mixing well with the overall feel of a carribean beach party, me thinks. Of mention also is the stabby jiggly synth that pops up now and again. I'd definitely recommend this track for playing at parties to really get the crowd going.

8.5/10

"Closer"

A perfect end to a very successful album. This one sounds more like the electrohouse that i'm personally accustomed to. Classic detroit house beats, catchy synth, and extrememylenjoyable to listen to anywhere really. I'd like to think that Ian put alot of love into this closing statement for the album, as it is a great example of his signature style of Latino/Deep House.

9/10

Overall

I personally think that Ian Pooley's work deserves alot more credit that it currently recieves. He is a great underground producer, and here it really shows.

The blend of styles on offer here, old and new, mainstream and underground, can sometimes show what an artist is truly capable of when they push themselves to create masterpieces. In Other Words, this is a near perfect listen, and essential.

Overall score: 9/10

Some Links:

"In Other Words" at Discogs

"In Other Words" at Amazon

Some track from the album on Youtube to listen to:







Cheers,

Dark.

Hey guys!

Just makin' another blog post here. I thought I'd make it about the songs that have been stuck in my head lately. They're a little random, Ke$ha was stuck in my head but I won't post that because I think somebody would chase me around with a stick. But yeah, here is what has been in my head:


J Dilla - Nothing Like This (Video)

J Dilla is awesome. I love this little instumental hip hop piece. He doesn't seem to be all bitche$ and hoe$, he's all about the music. It's been said that he "was one of the music industry's most influential hip-hop artists, working for big-name acts like De La Soul, Busta Rhymes and Common." So you should check him out. The video is quite cute, but it's sad when the little guy doesn't get his lover :( J Dilla is one of the few hip hop artists that I actually like. R.I.P. J Dilla

Three 6 Mafia - Dope Boy Fresh (Video)

Dope boy, do do dope boy FRESHH Ehhhhh... was going constantly through my head all week. I don't know why. Catchy Hip Hop tune I guess.

Mattafix - To and Fro (Chicken Lips Remix) (Video)
It's a nice nice remix. The vocals are sort of harmonic and at the chorus "To and Fro" being sung is my favourite part of the song. Chicken Lips did quite well with this.

Field Music - Let's Write A Book (Video)

The video is quite fun, with random things flying everywhere. The Xylophone gives it it's quirky touch and the guitar and clapping sounds just makes the song great. Really fun track. You could see me jumping around the house to this. :)

So there you have it another post from me. I'll be posting up some more indie on here because indie is my second love to electronica and house. I might post some hip hop :)

Au Revoir!