I tend to sneer at the sort of ‘hit of the summer’ pop music produced by people like Calvin Harris. Although this doesn’t, in most cases, extend to Calvin Harris himself. Maybe it’s because he’s provide a soundtrack for most of the 21st century. Maybe. Or, it could be because he’s consistently produced some of…
09/11/2020: “Lute Suite in E Minor, BWV 996 I. Passaggio – Presto” by J.S. Bach // arranged by John Williams
What I love most about this piece, other than its obvious dainty charms, is the cross-century dialogue. Without being too pretentious, I think it’s amazing…
08/11/2020: “Hot For Teacher” by Van Halen
Van Halen represent, for me, the epitome of classic hard rock. They do it all right – the blistering guitar solos, the turbulent drums, the…
07/11/2020: “I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor” by Arctic Monkeys
2005 is now 15 years ago. Long enough so that I can’t imagine a song like this going to number one on the UK Singles…
06/11/2020: “Look Youthman” by Barrington Levy
Barrington Levy is up there among the most prolific and successful Jamaican Dancehall Deejays. Not by accident, either. Using his distinctive voice and versatile delivery,…
05/11/2020: “Thelonius Phunk” by Phuturistix
I’m not exactly certain what kind of music this is. Good music, of course! But beyond that, I’d say future jazz or breaks. Doesn’t matter…
04/11/2020: “Flav” by Big Bird
Has House music ever got groovier than this? Perhaps. House is a large genre, with more than its fair share of grooves. But this song……
03/11/2020: “Kona” by Sho Madjozi
South African music stands out even from the diversity of Africa. This frenetic effort from Sho Madjozi is as South African as it comes. Taken…
02/11/2020: “Blow Them Away” by Serum featuring Inja
Inja is one of my favourite Drum & Bass MCs. He’s insightful by the standards of D’n’B rappers, and knows when to give a track…
01/11/2020: “Everything You Do (Todd Edwards Vocal Dub Mix)” by Lenny Fontana
Todd Edwards’ magic touch can take a mediocre song and make it great. Here though, he started with great source material – Lenny Fontana’s original…