Friday, May 31, 2013
Serge Gainsbourg and Jane Birkin - Je t'aime (moi non plus)
This was bound to crop out at one point or another - one of the earliest songs to receive a ban on the radio. And anyone who's ever heard it, knows why.
Thursday, May 30, 2013
Manau - Le tribu de dana
Manau are a French hip hop band using traditional celtic melodies to give their music a colourful tinge. This particular song features something I've first heard Alan Stivell sing.
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Patricia Kaas - Mademoiselle chante le blues
Keeping in theme with the French songs, here is Patricia Kaas gracing the lady spotlight on Wednesday. Pretty hard to pick a tune, but I went for something a bit more uplifting, even if she tells us of the girl who sings the blues.
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Edith Piaf - Non, je ne regrette rien
Here is French chanson legend Edith Piaf, assuring us for over half a century now already that she doesn't regret a thing.
Jimi Hendrix - Hey Joe
You know I caught my old lady messin' 'round town
And I gave her the gun
And I shot her
And I gave her the gun
And I shot her
Monday, May 27, 2013
Noir Désir - Le vent nous portera
Don't you just feel like running away, to wherever the winds might take you?
Here's the kick off to a French themed week from my side, with Bordeaux rockers, Noir Désir.
Here's the kick off to a French themed week from my side, with Bordeaux rockers, Noir Désir.
Sunday, May 26, 2013
Leonardo Trincabelli - Hang Performance in Parc Güell
If you happen to be in Barcelona at any given time, please do yourself a favour and take a walk through Parc Güell. If the weather is nice, you might chance upon Leonardo Trincabelli and his hang. Enjoy the performance, because it is worthwhile.
Saturday, May 25, 2013
Amr Diab - Amarain
If you want to know what Ricky Martin would've looked and sounded like if he'd been of Arab instead of Latin heritage, you might as well press play. Amr Diab hails from Egypt and this title literally means "twin moons". The stuff you learn when you read novels by "exotic" authors...
Friday, May 24, 2013
The Communards - Don't Leave Me This Way
A classical song and a Jimmy Sommerville's voice is something to behold indeed. Plus, he's Scottish, which is always a bonus as far as I am concerned. Plus, he had the guts to come out when not many people did.
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Paul van Dyk - The Other Side
Since we've seen RHCP's other side this week, why not take a peek at it in a totally different genre? A name even I have heard of in the scene.
Paperjam - Siderophobia
Here it is. Something different for this Thursday, the song of a band called Paperjam. If you like it, maybe you'll like their Facebook page too:Paperjam
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Sheryl Crow - Soak Up the Sun
Just because technically, I am still on a mini-holiday. Not that there is much sun to speak of in Germany, but they say it's the thought that counts. And this lady definitely deserves a Wednesday's spotlight.
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Depeche Mode - People are People
Greetings from the hopefully sunny Budapest. Where these guys will be (en)chanting tonight. So for oldies' day, we're dusting off this single from 1984's Some Great Reward.
Monday, May 20, 2013
Sunday, May 19, 2013
Jane Siberry - It Can't Rain All the Time
When I was around 14 and my granny fell asleep one night, I was left alone watching TV and I saw something that has haunted me for a long time afterwards and up to the point I discovered the magic of Google. I am not talking about seeing my first porn scene ever, which incidentally happened the same night; I had been watching The Crow and was bawling my eyes out. Ever since that night, I have wanted an appartment in an attic, with a round window and also, for a long time, I kept randomly remembering a soothing female voice, reassuring me that It Can't Rain All the Time. It was much later when the www exploded that I found Jane Sibbery's song again and the magical aura still hasn't rubbed off.
Saturday, May 18, 2013
Animotion - Room to Move
If you wanna dance, you definitely need some Room to Move. You might also need some music (fairly optional though); how about some 80s dance pop?
Friday, May 17, 2013
White Lies - To Lose My Life
Let's grow old together and die at the same time is a bit on the morbid side, as far as declarations of love go. Forgive them, they were nearly teens and scared to / of death. And yes, they sound like they want to be Joy Division when they grow up. I could think of worse crimes...
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Michael Jackson - Billie Jean
I don't think this post needs any introduction at all. And I could've chosen just about any out of Michael's discography. The two huge man and woman idols of the late mid 80s - mid 90s span, the Adam and Eve of pop were definitely Michael and Madonna, so it's only fair that each should get their due here.
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Madonna - Take a Bow
It would be hard to pinpoint a period in Madonna's carreer or an album or a song that meant more than another - she has somehow managed to be a chameleon of pop and stay on top for so long, that both her music and her image have changed to reflect (and face it, sometimes shape) the spirit and style of the times. But this one has to be one of my favourites of hers.
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Jethro Tull - Too Old to Rock 'n' Roll: Too Young to Die
Ever had that very distinct feeling of being caught between two ages, fitting properly into neither? Then this is a song for you. Take it from someone who knows - a story that's been true since 1976.
Monday, May 13, 2013
Sidney Youngblood - Sit and Wait
This is a very distinct possibility on a Monday - sitting and waiting for the day to be finally over and done with. Let this one-hit-wonder join you.
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Soundtrack of Our Lives - Jehovah Sunrise
Well, if you are so used to getting up early, that you can't enjoy a long morning in bed on Sunday, you might as well enjoy a sunrise, even a Jehovah one. And listen to the Soundtrack of Our Lives. It is time passing us by...
Saturday, May 11, 2013
Armin van Buuren feat. Trevor Guthrie - This Is What It Feels Like
Seriously, even I have heard of Armin. And there aren't many names in this slice of music that I know. If that isn't deserving of a post on a Saturday, I don't know what is.
Friday, May 10, 2013
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Andy Burrows - Hometown
One of the gems picked up from local music station Deluxe TV is this particular song. Digging around, I found that Andy Burrows has been associated with a couple of acts that kind of guarantee good music - he was a drummer with Razorlight and We Are Scientists and has collaborated with the Editor's Tom Smith. In October last year, he released his solo album. Which once again made me wonder about the distribution of music and my way of (not) looking for it...
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Björk - Army of Me
It was only a matter of time until we got round to this particular lady. As weird as anything Iceland ever produced music wise that I am aware of (and that is not much, as I can only thing of Sigur Ros), here comes the tiny but energetic Björk.
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Elvis Presley - Hound Dog
Ladies and gents, make way for the King. Since Sherlock was so kind to remind me...
Monday, May 6, 2013
Radiohead - Karma Police
Nothing more suitable to Mondays than the most depressive band ever. Karma police, arrest this girl.
Sunday, May 5, 2013
Saturday, May 4, 2013
Timo Maas ft. Brian Molko - First Day
I was hooked on this track for weeks - Timo's hypnotic beat and Brian's hypnotic voice make a great combo.
Friday, May 3, 2013
Thursday, May 2, 2013
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Paula Abdul - Straight Up
The music industry has a lot to thank for when it comes to this lady and tons of artists out there owe her their moves.
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