Okie Dokie, after a long weekend involving work and fun I'm suitably refreshed to get some Blogging done. During Friday nights antics i decided to dust my decks off and get my Vinyl out. Since technology rules the roost these days when it comes to Dj'ing activities and playing music as a general, I have neglected some of the gems that i acquired while i was banging away at a battered pair of Stantons. So, with the weather in fine form and being in a rather chipper mood i'm going to lay down a couple of tracks dug from the depths of my modest but rather eclectic little box of goodness.
Rightio,
1. Junior Boys - In the Morning (Hot Chip Remix) / Junior Boys - FM (Tensnake Remix)
Having been a fan of Junior Boys anyway, when i first heard this i was rather excited and hence bought the Vinyl pressing. The cool, understated dreamy electronic vibe builds softly and delicately into a rather cosmic sounding mantra of calm and soothing sounds. As it builds, a rousing and unexpected deep bass line creeps with it, eventually dropping and with it comes the distinctive vocals of Hot Chips Alexis Taylor. The record quickly passes it's 10 minute play time in a hazey whirl, leaving the listener in a relaxed and mellow vacuum. Best listened to post-club comedown time when everybody is a little bit battered. Best served with a tangy spliff (If that's your thing)
Not taking anything away from the Hot Chip remix, i would rather imagine it's not really to every ones tastes, each to their own and all that. Instead the flip side, a rather dramatic yet brilliant remix from Tensnake, the Junior Boys track this time being FM. Tensnake is a varied producer and this is homage to that fact. This is the total opposite side of the fence to the Hot Chip offering. Tensankes effort is a moody, atmospheric winner, It builds with tension at every beat. The drop is rather luscious with haunting vocals cascading through this emotional dose of Tech House that's being served up but as the record nears it's pinnacle, an upbeat feeling is created leaving an ending that smashes the lot to bits. Like a long overdue sun rising from behind a dreary grey cloud, it brightens the whole thing to joyous levels.
2. Cut Copy - Lights and Music (Boyz Noize Remix)
Let me just start by saying, Moi Jaime' le Cut Copy... In English, i fucking well adore the Australian outfit of Ghosts in Colours fame. They make cool sounds for all occasions and some of their remixes are of EPIC proportions. This is an Ace record and one i had forgotten how good it actually sounds. So as i sit here and type my little review, i've got it pouring from my speakers at neighbour-annoying levels of volume. Complete with a smile slapped across my face as big as this shockingly good remix from Boyz Noize. Boys Noize isn't usually a producer or Dj i would get excited about, his sound is very glitchy and tech/electro. So how he manged to pull of this devilishly handsome remix is rather impressive. It's Disco, It's House, It's Electronica, It's Summer.... Get on it and throw a shape!
3. Phoenix - Too Young / Phoenix - If i ever feel better.
Phoenix are French indie hero's and i managed to catch their set last year at Latitude festival and although the middle England Toff crowd didn't look to impressed, myself and then girlfriend had a pretty top time tripping on space cake bought from some old New Age traveller to these records. Too young was one that they played which is probably my favourite by the band along with "If i ever feel better" (Blogged next) Too Young is a light and fluffy French indie record that i first heard sometime back in a set by Annie Mac (Before she started raping Dub Step) It's a nice, fresh and uplifting kind of track that is nice to have in your ipod on days like today.
If i ever feel better is all about the lyrics. No wait, It's all about that groove... Yeah, hear it? It's good, yes? Add this to your BBQ play list and get some Mojitos on the rip and instant win! Over sized shades optional.
