... after all that the Yann Tiersen track is ALREADY on the The Best Of. Who knew...?!
In which case I'm replacing it with;
Bjork - Dull Flame Of Desire (Modeselektor Remix For Girls) - ironically the Remix For Boys is an absolute steaming muck-heap of an effort but if there's a better remix than the one For Girls on the whole of DHS then I challenge you to bring it to my attention.
*crosses fingers that this too isn't already on the Best Of...*
Thursday, 8 November 2012
Best of DHS 9 & 10 (S) & 3rd Anniversary 3
Whose ridiculous idea was this then...?!
Six of the best from the previous 180 and then any three more from the remaining 720?!
Mentalism.
So, before I go completely round the twist never to return here are my six of your best from DHS9 & 10;
Frontside - Dammerung - probably THE best tune from probably THE best commercial mix CD ever. It's hard to leave some tunes out during this 'Best Of' pruning but to have left this off would've been barbaric.
Underworld - Two Months Off - dropping this for the first time at Pat Goodall's i-Witness was a moment I always remember very fondly - still got absolutely no idea how I was sent the tune so far ahead of release. So simple, so compelling, so relentless, so very, very, joyful.
Carter & Swain - Believe - first heard this during a mix session at D's many years ago, during which he gave me a vinyl copy. Can genuinely say it never left my record bag and was one of the *must* finds when I 'went digital'. Just a fabulous record.
Emeli Sande - Heaven - to be honest you could play pretty much anything over a loop of THAT drum break and I'd be in raptures. But to add in some nice lyrics, a BIG voice and some gorgeous strings well, I never stood a chance really.
Fun - We Are Young - from the moment daughter asked me to get this onto her phone for her I was hooked. Not sure why but it would never have occurred to me to sling it on DHS so I was mightily pleased when one of you did. Feel a slight fraud when I'm belting out the chorus but I simply ain't bothered innit.
Underworld - And I Will Kiss - What an amazing few moments they were - the gaze of the entire planet focused on London and out come Underworld with the most epic thing they've ever done - and while the rest of the world marvelled at the unfolding spectacle those of us who instantly 'got it' were just blown to bits. I just want to drink beer now for two hours whilst listening to H tell me all about it - get it in the diary sunshine...
So there you go - my six of the best of the previous 180. Wasn't easy but I'm 95% happy with them - although in moments of uncertainty I think about changing one or more of them for; Moby's OMD remix, Song To The Siren, the Djinxx remix of Steve Mills and PM Dawn. But, no - I'm happy with them as they are and that is that.
So - three more from anywhere?! After being initially mithered I hit upon a method; stick on Total DHS, put it on random play, keep clicking fast forward to the next track after 20 seconds writing down those that 'jump out' - stop when writing when ten are listed - whittle down to three. So based on that, and that alone;
Band of Horses - The Funeral - a more 'unlike me' song you'd struggle to find but there's something about it - I literally couldn't tell you what it is but there's something...
Yann Tierson - Comptine d'un autr ete, l'apres midi - one of the very best examples of the brilliance of DHS, without which I would never have heard this.
FSoL - Papua New Guinea - we can't really expect to have a 'Best Of' list and then not include this, surely?!
Onwards...
x
Six of the best from the previous 180 and then any three more from the remaining 720?!
Mentalism.
So, before I go completely round the twist never to return here are my six of your best from DHS9 & 10;
Frontside - Dammerung - probably THE best tune from probably THE best commercial mix CD ever. It's hard to leave some tunes out during this 'Best Of' pruning but to have left this off would've been barbaric.
Underworld - Two Months Off - dropping this for the first time at Pat Goodall's i-Witness was a moment I always remember very fondly - still got absolutely no idea how I was sent the tune so far ahead of release. So simple, so compelling, so relentless, so very, very, joyful.
Carter & Swain - Believe - first heard this during a mix session at D's many years ago, during which he gave me a vinyl copy. Can genuinely say it never left my record bag and was one of the *must* finds when I 'went digital'. Just a fabulous record.
Emeli Sande - Heaven - to be honest you could play pretty much anything over a loop of THAT drum break and I'd be in raptures. But to add in some nice lyrics, a BIG voice and some gorgeous strings well, I never stood a chance really.
Fun - We Are Young - from the moment daughter asked me to get this onto her phone for her I was hooked. Not sure why but it would never have occurred to me to sling it on DHS so I was mightily pleased when one of you did. Feel a slight fraud when I'm belting out the chorus but I simply ain't bothered innit.
Underworld - And I Will Kiss - What an amazing few moments they were - the gaze of the entire planet focused on London and out come Underworld with the most epic thing they've ever done - and while the rest of the world marvelled at the unfolding spectacle those of us who instantly 'got it' were just blown to bits. I just want to drink beer now for two hours whilst listening to H tell me all about it - get it in the diary sunshine...
So there you go - my six of the best of the previous 180. Wasn't easy but I'm 95% happy with them - although in moments of uncertainty I think about changing one or more of them for; Moby's OMD remix, Song To The Siren, the Djinxx remix of Steve Mills and PM Dawn. But, no - I'm happy with them as they are and that is that.
So - three more from anywhere?! After being initially mithered I hit upon a method; stick on Total DHS, put it on random play, keep clicking fast forward to the next track after 20 seconds writing down those that 'jump out' - stop when writing when ten are listed - whittle down to three. So based on that, and that alone;
Band of Horses - The Funeral - a more 'unlike me' song you'd struggle to find but there's something about it - I literally couldn't tell you what it is but there's something...
Yann Tierson - Comptine d'un autr ete, l'apres midi - one of the very best examples of the brilliance of DHS, without which I would never have heard this.
FSoL - Papua New Guinea - we can't really expect to have a 'Best Of' list and then not include this, surely?!
Onwards...
x
Wednesday, 7 November 2012
Best of DHS 9 & 10 (D) & 3rd Anniversary 3
Well I figured it was high time that we had these best of selections on here to be honest so I am beginning that trend that hopefully you biys will feel minded to follow. Ive loved the best of process, as it gives me a chance to re-visit some too hastily discarded and cast another ear over 120 tracks once more. Tremendous.
Its been a hard decision, which was 28 after the initial cull and has been quite difficult even fromt here. As I type, its still 13 left to go. I now have no idea whos they are so its completely random, so if one of you had all 6 then thats the way it is, no politics or making sure its 3/3 !
So going through the 13 remaining roughly in order of how much Ive played them and how I couldnt bear to leave them out, it is:
Dammerung - The Return
Staggeringly beautiful piano work, really moving piece of music.
Harder than you think
Damn this track got me, initially I didnt like it, especially the repetitive flavour flav - but those huge chords and some killer Chuck D lyrics got me hooked and its been on my fave list almost non-stop since it was added.
Jar of Hearts
I have to fess up - I utterly love this record, even if the ocean sessions version does it slightly better for me with the vocal. Builds and builds making great use of a strong voice and a simple piano and the crescendo with the change of lyrics just lets you feel the passion - this was definiately written about someone in particular. FACT as hodge would say...
Lie Down in Darkness (Photek Remix)
Its just bloody huge isnt it ? Taken an inauspicious original and turned it up to 11, making full use of the Moby strings with some fuck off beats and brilliant arrangement. Again this hasnt been off my playlist since it was added. Monster.
Pure & Easy
This is dripping with funk isnt it ? Such a happy, groovy record, I dont think its possible to love music and not love this record. Wonderful.
Distant Shores
Massive, massive prog record this one that ticks all the boxes for me - one day I will layer this at both ends with the perfect accompanying tracks as it deserves supporting acts. I could get lost in this record - it has it all, great riff, wonderful strings, top arrangement. Tremendous.
Shouts out to 8th Wonder, Heaven, Song to the Siren, Aviator, Paper Planes and Opus.
Amazingly we cleared 3 years at the end of July since this wonderful idea began and somehow we have to pick 3 tracks from ANYWHERE to add to the list. That like trying to select the best 3 pieces of hay from a haystack. Tough one. So I just plunged in and picked some at random.
Baunz - 'Let me Feel - Ejeca Remix'
Largely because I really needed to pick 7 records for 9 & 10 and I couldnt separate this and the Dundov track. The break is ridculous and rather unexpected. Love it.
Dr Dre & Snoop Dogg - 'Still D.R.E.'
Because quite simply, one of the greatest hip-hop records of all time just cannot be in there.
Tori Amos - 'Precious Things'
Great lyrics, great song, you can tell she means it. Love the live version with the crowd and of course that famous piano. Tune.
One Love
Its been a hard decision, which was 28 after the initial cull and has been quite difficult even fromt here. As I type, its still 13 left to go. I now have no idea whos they are so its completely random, so if one of you had all 6 then thats the way it is, no politics or making sure its 3/3 !
So going through the 13 remaining roughly in order of how much Ive played them and how I couldnt bear to leave them out, it is:
Dammerung - The Return
Staggeringly beautiful piano work, really moving piece of music.
Harder than you think
Damn this track got me, initially I didnt like it, especially the repetitive flavour flav - but those huge chords and some killer Chuck D lyrics got me hooked and its been on my fave list almost non-stop since it was added.
Jar of Hearts
I have to fess up - I utterly love this record, even if the ocean sessions version does it slightly better for me with the vocal. Builds and builds making great use of a strong voice and a simple piano and the crescendo with the change of lyrics just lets you feel the passion - this was definiately written about someone in particular. FACT as hodge would say...
Lie Down in Darkness (Photek Remix)
Its just bloody huge isnt it ? Taken an inauspicious original and turned it up to 11, making full use of the Moby strings with some fuck off beats and brilliant arrangement. Again this hasnt been off my playlist since it was added. Monster.
Pure & Easy
This is dripping with funk isnt it ? Such a happy, groovy record, I dont think its possible to love music and not love this record. Wonderful.
Distant Shores
Massive, massive prog record this one that ticks all the boxes for me - one day I will layer this at both ends with the perfect accompanying tracks as it deserves supporting acts. I could get lost in this record - it has it all, great riff, wonderful strings, top arrangement. Tremendous.
Shouts out to 8th Wonder, Heaven, Song to the Siren, Aviator, Paper Planes and Opus.
Amazingly we cleared 3 years at the end of July since this wonderful idea began and somehow we have to pick 3 tracks from ANYWHERE to add to the list. That like trying to select the best 3 pieces of hay from a haystack. Tough one. So I just plunged in and picked some at random.
Baunz - 'Let me Feel - Ejeca Remix'
Largely because I really needed to pick 7 records for 9 & 10 and I couldnt separate this and the Dundov track. The break is ridculous and rather unexpected. Love it.
Dr Dre & Snoop Dogg - 'Still D.R.E.'
Because quite simply, one of the greatest hip-hop records of all time just cannot be in there.
Tori Amos - 'Precious Things'
Great lyrics, great song, you can tell she means it. Love the live version with the crowd and of course that famous piano. Tune.
One Love
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