Yes yes y'all and you dont stop, keep it on, the suckers, the place to rock...
It really has been a long time and I shouldnt have left you. But now im back, from inner space and its time to get on with the programme. Apologies for the lengthiest delay so far, but well, you know why. When you have no interest in music then you know something is badly wrong and a sense of my restoration was indeed the knowledge of how wonderful it all is. Imagine no possessions ? It really is easy if you try, but imagine no music ? <shudders> well that I just couldnt do. So with no further ado, and my continuing thanks heres my humble opinion on the last 10 tracks...
8th Wonder - added to my personal playlist, this is the purist definition of a funky and fun record, doesnt take itself seriously at all and you need some tracks like that from time to time. Entertaining lyrics and simply not possible to listen to without bopping your head. Class.
Hupendi Muziki Wangu - staying with the funk on this one, enjoyable enough would sound nice in a bar but nothing more than that for me.
Legends (slow motion mix) - oh im sorry mate, I really dont like this at all - depresses the hell out of me with that arrangement, its just too melancholy.
Legends - however this version is much better, different strings offset the bassline to good effect and make it more to my liking, proper deep house I would say, nice.
Perfect Day - ha ha proper old school tune, the synth stabs and horns have dated it for these ears, but that piano hook is still as lush as it ever was. Top tune that gets better the longer it plays.
Dammerung (return) - Another one added to my personal playlist, and as we know im a sucker for a good piano line, I could listen to those all day, and this is a worthy addition. A truly beautiful composition - Hodgson a tip o' the cap in your direction sir.
Callisto - Bit of a strange one this, reminds me of something else to grace these pages but I cant put my finger on what. Would be a great mixing tool, but not sure if its complete enough to work with just the synth, nice enough tune though.
Heaven - this is a proper tune mate, great synth intro and a nice breakbeat but I really sat up when the vocal kicked in, thats top drawer. Is this the doris who had a hit single with something really slow, similar to Adele ? Anyway, cracking set of pipes.
I<3 U SO - ok definitely the most zeigeist tune on these lists, heard this in a couple of guises - that vocal hook is rather distinctive, as is skreams style. Its basically a new old rave record isnt it ? Rave for the 'teenies' sounds like this im guessing ?? Its ok, bit overly percussive for these ears
Dammerung - Words are not necessary. If you do check out first Hodgson, and even with the age gap you're definitely favourite I reckon... ;-) your request shall be most certainly honoured.
Excellent selections as ever gentlemen, my most sincere thanks. And for your help in pulling me back from the darkness, well one love is all I can say. I shall try and get halfway close to the standard of the latest selections...
Katy Perry - Firework
Ok im sorry about this, but I cant deny I really like it, although thats no excuse for some saccharine pop. However she is properly fit and very lovely, and that is. Got me on some documentary following her recent tour, add the uplifting vocal and strings and im done. If I was in a club where I didnt know anyone I'd be bouncing to this tune... ok disown me now. I understand.
Believe - Carter & Swain
As featured on TOTO1 (and there WILL be a TOTO2 at some point Hodge... :)) and also played at the Whitehouse recently. Massive tune, especially when loud.
Discopolis - Kris Menace
Another tune recently aired, another plenty big track that just gets bigger and bigger. Great arrangement and wicked to dance to as far as im concerned.
Every Teardrop is a Waterfall - Coldplay
Finally understood about these guys with the latest album, this as well as 'Paradise' are the standout tunes for me. This one sounds like classic Coldplay but is none the worse for that - properly uplifting.
Hey Jude - Paul McCartney
Amazing record. Its in my mind recently due to an amazing Xmas party we had in Romania that I'll tell you about when we meet. All im saying is 130 people on a 60 seater coach on the way to the after party... and you just cant get the hook out of your head...
Happy Christmas spotters
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