Couple of new things to highlight. First up is a new remix by Gold Panda. It's a little different from what I've heard from him in the past, a little more uptempo, dark, and glitchy. The remix is of a track by Night Works, a new outfit started by the former bassist of Metronomy. They sound quite intriguing themselves, so I'll try and check out more by them and hopefully do a post.
Next is a new(ish?) track by Burial and Four Tet. I saw Four Tet in DC recently (I don't think I posted about it, but my memory isn't what it used to be), at U Street Music Hall. I was in two minds about going but it turned out to be a good decision. It always seems like a bit of a gamble going to a live dance music event but it almost always pays off. Thoughts of "it's just a bloke with a laptop" evaporate when the music starts, mostly cos the soundsystems make such a massive difference, as does the experience of being with a crowd of dancing people. But the fact that the musician is there, playing the music in one form or another (Four Tet was definitely not just pressing play on a laptop), does make a difference -- and it definitely makes a difference from a DJ'ed show, a difference that to me is positive. The DJ has his place too, but there's something about listening to a live set that appeals to me more. Anyway, enough of that; the collaborated track is called 'Nova', and here it is:
Finally, RIP MCA. I can't say I was ever a massive Beastie Boys fan, but I did like them and enjoyed having my life punctuated by a new Beasties track every few years. The singles from Ill Communication will always remind me of my teenagerhood, as will the amazing videos. Adam Yauch seemed like a decent person, and 47 is very young.
Next is a new(ish?) track by Burial and Four Tet. I saw Four Tet in DC recently (I don't think I posted about it, but my memory isn't what it used to be), at U Street Music Hall. I was in two minds about going but it turned out to be a good decision. It always seems like a bit of a gamble going to a live dance music event but it almost always pays off. Thoughts of "it's just a bloke with a laptop" evaporate when the music starts, mostly cos the soundsystems make such a massive difference, as does the experience of being with a crowd of dancing people. But the fact that the musician is there, playing the music in one form or another (Four Tet was definitely not just pressing play on a laptop), does make a difference -- and it definitely makes a difference from a DJ'ed show, a difference that to me is positive. The DJ has his place too, but there's something about listening to a live set that appeals to me more. Anyway, enough of that; the collaborated track is called 'Nova', and here it is:
Finally, RIP MCA. I can't say I was ever a massive Beastie Boys fan, but I did like them and enjoyed having my life punctuated by a new Beasties track every few years. The singles from Ill Communication will always remind me of my teenagerhood, as will the amazing videos. Adam Yauch seemed like a decent person, and 47 is very young.
