The start, so sublime. A subtle, sad run of colours and airy vocals. The horn synth pulses gently. Then a new vibe kicks in about…
Tag: Electronica
30/04/2021: “Sunset (Bird Of Prey)” by Fatboy Slim
I’m not sure anybody has ever done a better job of representing the feeling of being an eagle through music. I wouldn’t know, as I’m…
25/04/2021: “Alberto Balsam” by Aphex Twin
When Aphex Twin decides to make a relaxing song, he delivers. This soothing slice of sonic bubble bath is a great de-stressor. The drum track…
22/04/2021: “Poison” by The Prodigy
The Prodigy, at the time of More Music For The Jilted Generation‘s release in 1994, tended towards fast, heavy big beat and hardcore songs. “No Good” is a case in…
09/04/2021: “Senses” by New Order
There’s more to New Order than ‘Blue Monday’. Although that’s a classic tune, the group’s earlier work is worth some attention. Released in 1981 on…
14/03/2021: “Xe2” by Mssingno
Mssingno makes trappy, electronic music that is faultlessly emotional. This is no different – you can really get lost in the thick synths and cavernous…
18/02/2021: “Locked” by Four Tet
Four Tet is a rare breed. The diversity of his work spans sounds influenced by dubstep, techno, and leftfield electronica of the Boards Of Canada…
15/12/2020: “Cinnamon” by Fatima
Opening with otherworldly, echoing vocals, “Cinnamon” resolves halfway through into a thumping neo-soul stunner, weighty bassline and snapping snare included… Floating Points is on production…
22/10/2020: “Funeral March Of Queen Mary” by Wendy Carlos
Credit where credit’s due – “Funeral March Of Queen Mary” was originally composed by Henry Purcell in 1695. It’s a somber, dignified and timeless piece….
04/10/2020: “It’s A Mug’s Game” by Soft Cell
This one finds Soft Cell at their best. The production is fairly epic in scale, an 8 minute power track with a thumping, sticky bassline…