ON TIME TWICE IN A ROW. UNHEARD OF.
Anyways, a couple more good songs for you guys.
First off, Calvin Harris - Bounce.
I'm generally not a fan of Calvin Harris, his stuff is good, but usually lacking in the bass sector, and well, you know, need bass. I really like this one though, a very feel-good song.
I recently came across a Danish singer-songwriter Agnes Obel. Her stuff is quite mellow, very pretty, and very piano heavy. Basically, it's just piano. But that's always nice. I also have a remix here that I personally do not like as much as the original, but I thought I'd add it just for kicks.
Agnes Obel - Riverside
Agnes Obel - Riverside (Lulu Rouge Remix)
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Monday, May 2, 2011
Daily Post #1
So. A couple of friends had the idea that because I cannot keep this blog going on a weekly basis that I post 1-2 songs daily for your enjoyment. I approve.
Lets get some trance going today.
First off, let me just say that W&W is someone who you should all definitely look out for; Personally I'm expecting them to get really big very quickly, rising up to Tiesto levels in the trance circles.
Word on the street is that they absolutely destroyed Ibiza a couple months ago, and, if you can do that, you're pretty sicknasty.
That said, here's a track of theirs called Alpha
I recently came across a song by a Spanish band called Newton. It's a very unique style of music called Makina, which was a genre that fathered modern trance and electro in general and was very popular in Spain in the 90's. This song came out in 1994, and I think it's really cool to look at this and compare it to new artists and see how the electonica scene has evolved.
Newton - Streamline
Lets get some trance going today.
First off, let me just say that W&W is someone who you should all definitely look out for; Personally I'm expecting them to get really big very quickly, rising up to Tiesto levels in the trance circles.
Word on the street is that they absolutely destroyed Ibiza a couple months ago, and, if you can do that, you're pretty sicknasty.
That said, here's a track of theirs called Alpha
I recently came across a song by a Spanish band called Newton. It's a very unique style of music called Makina, which was a genre that fathered modern trance and electro in general and was very popular in Spain in the 90's. This song came out in 1994, and I think it's really cool to look at this and compare it to new artists and see how the electonica scene has evolved.
Newton - Streamline
Monday, February 14, 2011
Refresh
It's been a long, long time, again.
I don't know why, but it always seems to go in spurts. A couple of weeks with a lot of music, a couple of months with none. Hopefully I can keep it up this time. Not that I haven't said that before too haha.
Anyways, I'm really excited to share these next tracks with you. The youtube playlist that I had made before worked really well, in my opinion, and I will try to create another one for this next post. Unfortunately, I'm not going to be able to put download links up this time; last time I did, I basically got a cease and desist letter saying, "yo, that music you're putting up? take it down, or else. kthxbye" So, no more downloads. But definitely yes to streams, they cannot stop that.
First up is a song that I had heard in the past, but I'll give credit to Lauren for reminding me of this awesomeness: We have Swedish House Mafia teaming up with Tinie Tempah for this awesome song. This song has been mixed the $%@! out, but I think this one is at the top with Miike Snow's mix coming close behind.
Swedish House Mafia - Miami 2 Ibiza ft (Tinie Tempah)
Fun Fact: Ibiza is a tiny island off the coast of Spain, known for it's clubs.
Skrillex... how should I describe them. They (he) goes HARD. As in, all the way in super dirty hard. I, for one, am a huge fan. It's just something that you listen to and surrender all your emotions and movement to. And you are left confused at the end of the track because you have no idea what just happened. They have a new album that came out last month, if you like these, get it. It's awesome.
Also, just a warning, Kill Everybody is creepy. Very creepy.
Skrillex - Kill Everybody
Skrillex - Slats Slats Slats
Wiz Kalifa is basically made of weed. I cannot think of a song of his that doesn't mention weed. And this is the same. But, it's really dirty. And everyone knows dirty = good. Also, who's Too Short?
Wiz Kalifa - On My Level ft. Too Short
The Good, The Bad, The Ugly, now updated to 2011 standards. Very chill.
Ennio Morricone - L'Estasi Dell'Oro (Bandini Remix)
If I had to say who my favorite mashup artist is, I would definitely have to say The White Panda. I think there's been one or two songs of there's that I haven't really enjoyed. They didn't disappoint me this time either. Shooting Superstars is one of my favorite songs of all time, and the other two are pretty good too. Have to say that I think they expected too much from their slant syncopation they were trying to get going with Roscoe Dash's part at the end of Stereo Hands, but other than that, top notch.
The White Panda - Shooting Superstars
The White Panda - Infinite Dream
The White Panda - Stereo Hands
Usually good mixes come from really good music. Except with Monarchy. I've listened to all of their original songs, have not liked a single one. This one is the same. Pretty bad. But Benny Benassi saved it, thank god.
Monarchy - Love Get Out of My Way (Benny Benassi Remix)
Taking a short break from all this electro-oriented music, here's a couple of non-remixed ( :-O ) songs that are some of my favorites. Especially Little Lion Man. God, it's a good song. Don't know much about either of them though.
Erin McCarley - Pony, It's OK
Mumford and Sons - Little Lion Man
I heard a couple of rappers lately that I really like that I want to get to know better. Doesn't hurt to have a couple of superstars like Kanye and Robyn to back you up to help you get noticed. Also, this way has a pretty damn good music video.
Dilated Peoples - This Way
Robyn - Cobrastyle Remix (Ft. Ish)
While we're on Kanye, here's a song I really really like. It's a Pretty Light's mix of his All of the Lights. And a mix of Pink Floyd's Time. Pretty Lights is soooo good. They definitely make the songs less lyrical, but the music makes it all worth it. Not happy songs, but it's Valentine's day. Screw happy.
Kanye West - All of the Lights (Pretty Lights Remix)
Pink Floyd - Time (Pretty Lights Remix)
I have to admit, most of the songs that I like I like because of the music, not because of the lyrics. That's partially because most songs that come out don't have particularly good lyrics. For example, I love Train, but all their songs that are good are about love and how it's great and how you're great blah blah blah. Lame. Plain White T's. LAME. Good, catchy tunes sometimes. But no real depth. Or meaning. I guess you don't need that for 12 year old girl audiences. Here's a song though, that's really just a form of expression. With really good music.
Lupe Fiasco - Words I Never Said (Ft. Skylar Grey)
Enjoy!
I don't know why, but it always seems to go in spurts. A couple of weeks with a lot of music, a couple of months with none. Hopefully I can keep it up this time. Not that I haven't said that before too haha.
Anyways, I'm really excited to share these next tracks with you. The youtube playlist that I had made before worked really well, in my opinion, and I will try to create another one for this next post. Unfortunately, I'm not going to be able to put download links up this time; last time I did, I basically got a cease and desist letter saying, "yo, that music you're putting up? take it down, or else. kthxbye" So, no more downloads. But definitely yes to streams, they cannot stop that.
First up is a song that I had heard in the past, but I'll give credit to Lauren for reminding me of this awesomeness: We have Swedish House Mafia teaming up with Tinie Tempah for this awesome song. This song has been mixed the $%@! out, but I think this one is at the top with Miike Snow's mix coming close behind.
Swedish House Mafia - Miami 2 Ibiza ft (Tinie Tempah)
Fun Fact: Ibiza is a tiny island off the coast of Spain, known for it's clubs.
Skrillex... how should I describe them. They (he) goes HARD. As in, all the way in super dirty hard. I, for one, am a huge fan. It's just something that you listen to and surrender all your emotions and movement to. And you are left confused at the end of the track because you have no idea what just happened. They have a new album that came out last month, if you like these, get it. It's awesome.
Also, just a warning, Kill Everybody is creepy. Very creepy.
Skrillex - Kill Everybody
Skrillex - Slats Slats Slats
Wiz Kalifa is basically made of weed. I cannot think of a song of his that doesn't mention weed. And this is the same. But, it's really dirty. And everyone knows dirty = good. Also, who's Too Short?
Wiz Kalifa - On My Level ft. Too Short
The Good, The Bad, The Ugly, now updated to 2011 standards. Very chill.
Ennio Morricone - L'Estasi Dell'Oro (Bandini Remix)
If I had to say who my favorite mashup artist is, I would definitely have to say The White Panda. I think there's been one or two songs of there's that I haven't really enjoyed. They didn't disappoint me this time either. Shooting Superstars is one of my favorite songs of all time, and the other two are pretty good too. Have to say that I think they expected too much from their slant syncopation they were trying to get going with Roscoe Dash's part at the end of Stereo Hands, but other than that, top notch.
The White Panda - Shooting Superstars
The White Panda - Infinite Dream
The White Panda - Stereo Hands
Usually good mixes come from really good music. Except with Monarchy. I've listened to all of their original songs, have not liked a single one. This one is the same. Pretty bad. But Benny Benassi saved it, thank god.
Monarchy - Love Get Out of My Way (Benny Benassi Remix)
Taking a short break from all this electro-oriented music, here's a couple of non-remixed ( :-O ) songs that are some of my favorites. Especially Little Lion Man. God, it's a good song. Don't know much about either of them though.
Erin McCarley - Pony, It's OK
Mumford and Sons - Little Lion Man
I heard a couple of rappers lately that I really like that I want to get to know better. Doesn't hurt to have a couple of superstars like Kanye and Robyn to back you up to help you get noticed. Also, this way has a pretty damn good music video.
Dilated Peoples - This Way
Robyn - Cobrastyle Remix (Ft. Ish)
While we're on Kanye, here's a song I really really like. It's a Pretty Light's mix of his All of the Lights. And a mix of Pink Floyd's Time. Pretty Lights is soooo good. They definitely make the songs less lyrical, but the music makes it all worth it. Not happy songs, but it's Valentine's day. Screw happy.
Kanye West - All of the Lights (Pretty Lights Remix)
Pink Floyd - Time (Pretty Lights Remix)
I have to admit, most of the songs that I like I like because of the music, not because of the lyrics. That's partially because most songs that come out don't have particularly good lyrics. For example, I love Train, but all their songs that are good are about love and how it's great and how you're great blah blah blah. Lame. Plain White T's. LAME. Good, catchy tunes sometimes. But no real depth. Or meaning. I guess you don't need that for 12 year old girl audiences. Here's a song though, that's really just a form of expression. With really good music.
Lupe Fiasco - Words I Never Said (Ft. Skylar Grey)
Enjoy!
Monday, October 18, 2010
Whoops.
Well, it seems like I've been violating some copyright laws by posting download links on my blog. I got an email the other day basically saying take them down or else. So from now on, only stream links :-/ However, if you do want to download the songs from somewhere, send me and email (cdfrantzis@gmail.com) and I can tell you how to do that.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Music's Back!!!!
Damn. It has been a long long time since I've done this. Unfortunately, in the time that I haven't been posting music, I've still been listening to music, so I have a ****load of music to post. After reluctantly doing away with a bunch of songs, there are still 34 of them. I guess that could be a good thing too. But if i were to actually write a review/explanation for each song, I would probably fail all of my classes. And that wouldn't be fun. I'll write a brief intro to each song that I feel needs it. I'm also made a Youtube video playlist of all the songs on this post so that you can just click play and listen to the songs while you work or whatever. To download click on the link to take you to a mediafire page where you can download the song. If it just opens a new tab that plays the song, close that tab and right click on the download link and say save link as. Furthermore, I would recommend listening to these songs at night. They aren't really songs that go well with the light of day, at least most of them. Enjoy! The poll is up. Any input is appreciated.
Here's the Youtube playlist. It should play all of these songs in order. WARNING THIS PLAYLIST IS ALMOST 3 HOURS LONG. So judge your listening accordingly.
Also, look at the duck. It's wearing a dog mask on its face.
First off, here's an awesome song by Parov Stelar. Thanks to Matt Rice for introducing me to this song. And the awesome dance.
Cat Groove - Parov Stelar
Stream
Kanye has had some pretty sweet mixes/songs that I've listened to lately. He may be a little too cocky, but his music's right on.
Alors on Danse (Remix) (ft Kanye West & Gilbert Forte) - Strombe
Stream
Christian Dior Denim Flow (Ft. Kid Cudi, Pusha T, John Legend, Lloyd Banks, & Ryan Leslie)
Stream
La Roux - In For the Kill (Remix) (Ft. Kanye West)
Stream
The following songs are pretty damn thug in my opinion. Although I definitely (probably) would not be the person to judge that. Warning, lots of n-bombs.
Danger Vs Bone Thugs-N-Harmony - Thug-h30 (Vodka & Milk Mash)
Stream
T.I. - Pledge Allegiance to the Swag (Ft. Rick Ross)
Stream
Ludacris ft. Nicki Minaj, Diamond, Trina, & Eve - My Chick Bad
Stream
It's amazing what you can do with 8-bit sound.
8-Bit - Hip Hop Medley
Stream
Thanks are due to Jules for introducing me to the wonders of Nicki Minaj. Also, I think Willow Smith is crazy for a 9 year old. Also, "Willow"? Common Will Smith, please be more self centered.
Willow Smith - Whip My Hair (Ft. Nicki Minaj)
Stream
I actually first heard this song on a music video of some people PWNING n00bs IN HON. I like it. Good trance.
Deadmau5 & Kaskade - I Remember (Original Mix)
Stream
Ke$ha is a dirty person. All her songs are dirty. But I have to give it to her, she pulls off the persona perfectly and I love her music. So all in all, I have lots of respect. Also, much to my surprise, she is not from Jersey as I though. She's from Nashville. That caught me off guard.
Kesha Ft. 3Oh!3 - Blah Blah Blah (Skeet Skeet Remix)
Stream
Don't judge me. I rediscovered this song and it is amazing.
Celine Dion - My Heart Will Go On
Stream
These next two are for those of you (coughsartuccicoughcough) who prefer normal music, you know, with instruments, rather than electronica that for all we know is made by a 17 year old kid in his basement with a couple of cigarettes, dim lighting, and $2000 dollar pirated software. These songs both sound much older than they are, hopefully that's a good thing.
King Charles - Love Lust
Stream
Alexander - Truth (Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes Side Project)
Stream
Kyle, this is for you. I know you like epic music, and I consider this pretty epic. It'll be good for writing papers. Plus, I know you'll like the intro.
Hans Zimmer - Time (We Plants Are Happy Plants Remix)
Stream
It's always nice to hear a DJ come up with something instrumental. (ish)
DJ Okawari - Luv Letter
Stream
Tehe. This is just fun. And a little bit French.
Crookers - Cooler Couleur (Ft. Yelle)
Stream
For those who want to slow everything down and mellow out.
Explosions In The Sky - Your Hand In Mine (W/ Strings)
Stream
N.E.R.D. - Hypnotize U
Stream
Royksopp - This Space
Stream
I know that a lot of the music that I put up is pretty heavy. Here's some that isn't.
Martin Solveig ft Dragonette - Hello (Original Mix)
Stream
Norwegian Recycling - Miracles [Bruno Mars, Michael Jackson, Knarls Barkley, B.O.B, the list goes on]
Stream
Hoodie Allen - Tighten Up (Ft. The Black Keys)
Stream
Two Door Cinema Club - Costume Party
Stream
Sky Ferreira - One
Stream
The rest are all really good. But not much to say in particular. Enjoy!
Miles Dyson & Lea Luna - Hearts Under Fire (Pance Party Remix)
Stream
Pendulum - The Island (Pt I - Dawn & Part II - Dusk)
Stream
Basic Physics - Ghosts on a G6 (Deadmau5 vs Far East Movement)
Stream
Rihanna - Who's That Chick (Produced By David Guetta)
Stream
Swedish House Mafia vs Miike Snow - Silvia to Ibiza
Stream
3Oh!3, Kid Cudi, & Mike Posner - Don't Trust Me (Remix)
Stream
Afrojack Ft. Eva Simons - Take Over Control (Extended Mix)
Stream
LCD Soundsystem - You Wanted A Hit (Keljet Remix)
Stream
Nero - Innocence (Original Mix)
Stream
As always, please share! The playlist and the poll will be up when I can get to them, I'm going to be in Montreal this weekend, and I do have schoolwork and work. But I promise I'll get them up at some point.
Next weekend, A-Demps has some impressive music she put together that I'd like to share with all of you.
Here's the Youtube playlist. It should play all of these songs in order. WARNING THIS PLAYLIST IS ALMOST 3 HOURS LONG. So judge your listening accordingly.
Also, look at the duck. It's wearing a dog mask on its face.
First off, here's an awesome song by Parov Stelar. Thanks to Matt Rice for introducing me to this song. And the awesome dance.
Cat Groove - Parov Stelar
Stream
Kanye has had some pretty sweet mixes/songs that I've listened to lately. He may be a little too cocky, but his music's right on.
Alors on Danse (Remix) (ft Kanye West & Gilbert Forte) - Strombe
Stream
Christian Dior Denim Flow (Ft. Kid Cudi, Pusha T, John Legend, Lloyd Banks, & Ryan Leslie)
Stream
La Roux - In For the Kill (Remix) (Ft. Kanye West)
Stream
The following songs are pretty damn thug in my opinion. Although I definitely (probably) would not be the person to judge that. Warning, lots of n-bombs.
Danger Vs Bone Thugs-N-Harmony - Thug-h30 (Vodka & Milk Mash)
Stream
T.I. - Pledge Allegiance to the Swag (Ft. Rick Ross)
Stream
Ludacris ft. Nicki Minaj, Diamond, Trina, & Eve - My Chick Bad
Stream
It's amazing what you can do with 8-bit sound.
8-Bit - Hip Hop Medley
Stream
Thanks are due to Jules for introducing me to the wonders of Nicki Minaj. Also, I think Willow Smith is crazy for a 9 year old. Also, "Willow"? Common Will Smith, please be more self centered.
Willow Smith - Whip My Hair (Ft. Nicki Minaj)
Stream
I actually first heard this song on a music video of some people PWNING n00bs IN HON. I like it. Good trance.
Deadmau5 & Kaskade - I Remember (Original Mix)
Stream
Ke$ha is a dirty person. All her songs are dirty. But I have to give it to her, she pulls off the persona perfectly and I love her music. So all in all, I have lots of respect. Also, much to my surprise, she is not from Jersey as I though. She's from Nashville. That caught me off guard.
Kesha Ft. 3Oh!3 - Blah Blah Blah (Skeet Skeet Remix)
Stream
Don't judge me. I rediscovered this song and it is amazing.
Celine Dion - My Heart Will Go On
Stream
These next two are for those of you (coughsartuccicoughcough) who prefer normal music, you know, with instruments, rather than electronica that for all we know is made by a 17 year old kid in his basement with a couple of cigarettes, dim lighting, and $2000 dollar pirated software. These songs both sound much older than they are, hopefully that's a good thing.
King Charles - Love Lust
Stream
Alexander - Truth (Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes Side Project)
Stream
Kyle, this is for you. I know you like epic music, and I consider this pretty epic. It'll be good for writing papers. Plus, I know you'll like the intro.
Hans Zimmer - Time (We Plants Are Happy Plants Remix)
Stream
It's always nice to hear a DJ come up with something instrumental. (ish)
DJ Okawari - Luv Letter
Stream
Tehe. This is just fun. And a little bit French.
Crookers - Cooler Couleur (Ft. Yelle)
Stream
For those who want to slow everything down and mellow out.
Explosions In The Sky - Your Hand In Mine (W/ Strings)
Stream
N.E.R.D. - Hypnotize U
Stream
Royksopp - This Space
Stream
I know that a lot of the music that I put up is pretty heavy. Here's some that isn't.
Martin Solveig ft Dragonette - Hello (Original Mix)
Stream
Norwegian Recycling - Miracles [Bruno Mars, Michael Jackson, Knarls Barkley, B.O.B, the list goes on]
Stream
Hoodie Allen - Tighten Up (Ft. The Black Keys)
Stream
Two Door Cinema Club - Costume Party
Stream
Sky Ferreira - One
Stream
The rest are all really good. But not much to say in particular. Enjoy!
Miles Dyson & Lea Luna - Hearts Under Fire (Pance Party Remix)
Stream
Pendulum - The Island (Pt I - Dawn & Part II - Dusk)
Stream
Basic Physics - Ghosts on a G6 (Deadmau5 vs Far East Movement)
Stream
Rihanna - Who's That Chick (Produced By David Guetta)
Stream
Swedish House Mafia vs Miike Snow - Silvia to Ibiza
Stream
3Oh!3, Kid Cudi, & Mike Posner - Don't Trust Me (Remix)
Stream
Afrojack Ft. Eva Simons - Take Over Control (Extended Mix)
Stream
LCD Soundsystem - You Wanted A Hit (Keljet Remix)
Stream
Nero - Innocence (Original Mix)
Stream
As always, please share! The playlist and the poll will be up when I can get to them, I'm going to be in Montreal this weekend, and I do have schoolwork and work. But I promise I'll get them up at some point.
Next weekend, A-Demps has some impressive music she put together that I'd like to share with all of you.
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