Steve Vai was a disciple of Frank Zappa, and there’s a great deal of the Zappa style in his playing. But Vai has surpassed Zappa…
Month: June 2019
29/06/2019: “Getting Nasty” by Ike Turner & The Kings Of Rhythm
Ike Turner was one of the central figures behind the evolution of rock n roll from blues. His 1951 hit, “Rocket 88”, is widely considered…
28/06/2019: “Prophecy” by Fabian
The bassline of this one is an absolute monster. Even in the reggae scene, there aren’t many heavy than this. The song is very catchy…
27/06/2019: “Pulp Fiction” by Alex Reece
This is one of the undisputed classics of the drum and bass scene. Not only did it bring stripped back 2-step drum patterns into vogue,…
26/06/2019: “You Better (Original Mix)” by Mount Rushmore
I love a bit of old school organ house. The big, bold vocals, the funky drums rhythms, and naturally, the fat organ basslines! The title…
25/06/2019: “Ashley’s Roachclip” by The Soul Searchers
“Ashley’s Roachclip” contains one of the big drum breaks. It’s a break which has been sampled in so many songs as to make it an…
24/06/2019: “The Word II” by Shigeo Sekito
Earlier on, I wrote about Mac DeMarco. One of my favourite tunes by Mac DeMarco is Chamber Of Reflection, not least because of the stunning…
23/06/2019: “Jibaro” by Electra
The original “Jibaro” is by Colombian duo Elkin and Nelson, and was released in 1974. It’s a great tune, a lovely rare Latin disco song….
22/06/2019: “Ode To Viceroy” by Mac DeMarco
Mac DeMarco is a star with legions of fans, a distinctive sound, and a penchant for unusual stage antics, fashion and video visuals. There’s clearly…
21/06/2019: “Mystery To Me” by Walt Barr
I stumbled across this song because the YouTube algorithm suggested it. I have to say, these algorithms are getting good! Other than than, people might…