Clean Bandit are relatively new on the British music scene, having initially formed in 2006 and first appearing on the UK top 40 only last year with their single ‘Mozart’s House’; a curious electronic mix with classical elements. On occasion they also like to throw some deep-house into their music. Frankly, I think it works brilliantly from what I’ve heard of them so far. This single, Rather Be, achieved even more success when it hit the number one spot of the UK charts back in January of this year. I think it’s great, not least because it’s set in Japan (a country I have a strange affection for) and has lovely vocals provided by British singer-songwriter Jess Glynne. There is a general good feeling that resonates from this song that one can’t help but associate with summer. Have a listen and see if you agree! Oh, wait a minute. You see, I was sitting here writing up this synopsis when I thought what a shame it would be if I only gave you the latter having also promoted one of their former singles. Rather Be is a very nice song, granted, but Mozart’s House is something else entirely. I couldn’t just assume you’d heard it as well, so this Tunesday I have decided to make a little exception and give you two songs for the price of one. Sssh, don’t tell the boss... EGS
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Taken from Gorillaz' third studio album Plastic Beach (2010), Superfast Jellyfish is a wonderful little song. Not only is it a clever comment on consumerist culture and society's dependence on disposability, but it is also very entertaining, which is more than can be said for a lot of other creative endeavors that put their message above artistic achievement. Gorillaz have never been known for such a thing and I feel they're not about to start now. This video is on the more curious side of normal, mixing animation with live action - the signature style that you could say everyone's favourite virtual band is so well known for. Though let's not allow that assessment, however accurate, confuse us into thinking the video for 'Superfast Jellyfish' is anything like the others. It is both stylistic and unique in itself. I've been talking like you're all fans already, and I guess I'm hoping that's exactly what you will be after this. EGS
As a writer, irony is one of my favourite literary devices. This week’s Tunesday has an element of it in audio form, both as I look out my window in this moment and as I ponder the weeks ahead. I say this because the past couple of days here in Portsmouth have not been anything like what we expect from ‘summer time’. On the contrary, they have been rather wet and dreary. Therefore you could say referencing this song is more about wishful nostalgia than my current feelings about the weather. And wishful nostalgia it does, ever so well... I’m also due to start a new job within the next two weeks, one that means the majority of my summer this year will be spent training and learning a brand new role with a new set of skills. While all very exciting, it could mean I’ll spend more time looking at the sun from the wrong side of an office building – apparently I should expect a few late nights too. In that case I’ll take the rain; the sound of it can be soothing when you’re sitting at a desk. Anyway, the matter at hand sees us looking back at a classic track which I admittedly was too young to fully appreciate when it was released. Hey, I was one year old; cut me some slack. The appreciation I give it now surely makes up for that? I’ll be honest and say I don’t think the video is all that great. But this is a tune that is not about any video the artist made to go with it. It is in fact, I think, a very personal – even individual – song that everyone enjoys in different ways and for different reasons, depending on their own experience. Whether it is metaphorical, literal or ironic for you as you listen, enjoy it in your own context. EGS
Välkommen! It is Tunesday again, and if you don't speak Swedish today... Well, actually it's not a problem because while artist Robyn is Swedish, she sings today's pick "Call Your Girlfriend" in English. From the first few moments when there's only a beat, you know that this song is a keeper. You'll be singing along by the end. You'll also listen to the song again when you go home so you can unleash all the dance moves that you held in while in the office/library. "Call Your Girlfriend" is a synthpop/dance-pop earworm from the perspective of someone's new love interest, beseeching them break up with their old girlfriend [for them], but tells them how to do it gently. It's easy to get really into the beat and be mildy upset when you realise the song has already ended. Just play it again. You know you want to. This is a track that would fit in easily on a workout playlist as it's so upbeat and energizing. Regardless of whether you're using this track to help get you through those last few words of an essay, or minutes of a run, here are a few of the lyrics to get you singing along right from the get go: Call your girlfriend Until next time... Lycklig Tisdag! (: M-J |
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