Making Things

the theme for tonight is definitely dreamy lush synth-pop. i dont know why that is, but it is probably something to do with me losing all the music on my ipod. (actually, that argument is a little weak as this theme pretty much applies to every night of my life, but whatever- lets roll with it.)

the first piece of definite dreamy lush synth-pop comes from the master of such things: monsieur anoraak. it is called 'make it better' and features on a superb compilation of french electronic artists called 'edges' that was released in mid-june (get it here).
as could be expected, this track is pretty excellent. it would certainly be the only song to play at a party held in the shadows of a pink neon sign somewhere 'downtown'.

Anoraak - Make It Better

the only criticism i have of anoraak (and indeed of the valerie collective in general) is that all of their music sounds so similar. similar synths, similar drums, similar vibe.
but when they do it so damned well, who am i to complain??

this remix of miami horror by cyndi seui was definitely one of the best ones on the bravado remixes package.. yes, even better than fred 'evergreen' falke's effort.

Miami Horror - Don't Be On With Her (Cyndi Seui Remix)

the funky slap-bassline and cool valerie styled synths join hands and skip around the quadrangle in such a way that it is pretty much impossible to get your eyes off them. i love it in a jealous kind of way.

fingers crossed my ipod will be operational for work tomorrow

wise guys

tesla boy are a trio from moscow.. have you heard of them before? i hadnt before three days ago. feel like ive been really slow on the uptake with these guys with all the blog attention they have been getting.
anyway, their music is tres tops and i have spent the last few days basking in it. they have done such a good job at not only making incredible music but also in replicating that timeless eighties sound. it really sounds as if it belongs on the flashdance soundtrack or something.
plus, lead singer anton sevidov's voice sounds like the dude's from tears for fears. accident? i think not.

Tesla Boy - Spirit of the Night

Tesla Boy - Neon Love

apparently tesla boy come highly recommended by valerie, so big things are possibly coming their way..

if you like tesla boy's sound, you should run off and check out the first song by visitor posted by bec over at electrorash.. very excellent

under the radar

a new russ chimes remix has been out for three weeks and somehow it has only been shared once.. am i missing something? is russ chimes out of vogue? unless his entire audience has been transformed into cold, emotionless robots i dont understand how this song could as under the radar as it is currently.

big fat props to tribulations & trials for unearthing this gem

Heads We Dance - Sirens (Russ Chimes Remix) taken down by request

i did think that russ chimes' best may have been behind him with a few lukewarm tracks slipping out recently, but this effort reaffirms him as one of my favourites. classic hands-in-the-air-like-you-just-dont-care russ chimes

just quickly

the valerie and friends compilation is awesome.
go and buy it now

Electric Youth - Faces

Symbolone - Last Scene (Daytona Mirage)

"a must have accessory for your '09 weekend"
- steve (blouse)

core-core

sunday music. day after music. train sitting music. break-up music. reading music. studying music.
comedown-core: the worst, most subjective non-genre since forever.
sure most of this music could and probably is filed under 'chillout' or something similar but i feel like these specific tracks seem to actually understand what im going through and are there to help me at my time of need.

the first and most obvious comedown-core artist would have to be m83. anything by m83. oh my god m83

m83 - Car Chase Terror

Van She - Kelly (m83 Remix)

might be my favourite ever. have nursed me through many a comedown-core moment. they are playing in sydney soon too. maybe you should buy tickets?

the second most obvious comedown-core artist would have to be cut copy. a perfectly intelligent mix of so many sounds that would soothe and numb even the most restless of minds. their tracks 'that was just a dream' and 'zap zap' (should just have been one song) are probably their most solid comedown-core works to date.. the fact that they were the permanent comedown tracks at kobi and lisa's (our old comedown shack) is a testament to this.
absolutely need to be listened to one after the other. but of course you already knew that.

Cut Copy - That Was Just A Dream

Cut Copy - Zap Zap

the new lost valentinos song serio also sits pretty underneath the fluttery cut copy flag. like i said before, i cant believe that this is the same lost valentinos that were floating around last year/the year before but i dont think that really matters. on its own merit this song is very damned sweet. comedown core sweet.

Lost Valentinos - Serio

this sun-speckled remix of asobi seksu by twins would also be a perfect addition to your next comedown-core occasion. all bendy hawaiian guitars and warm bass guitar.. so nice and hazy. the vocals offset the dreamy melody so well.

Asobi Seksu - Familiar Light (Twins Remix)

roxy music made some of the most classy and understated pop music of the '70's and '80's. now its the '00s (gonna be the '10s soon yo) and their music slides into comedown-core so easily. why cant pop music be this good nowadays?

Roxy Music - The Space Between

Roxy Music - True To Life

and what post would be complete without some kind of valerie connection?
pegase is absolutely one of the most rising of stars in that esteemed collective and i cant believe that i have never posted about him before. now seems like a good time though as this song fits the comedown core mold pretty well.
apparently this is a demo but to that i say "whatever". the wistful synths and choked vocals somehow bring '70s french movies to mind. weird hey.
if this song was approx three minutes longer it could totes be the score for c'était un rendez-vous

Pegase - Without Reason

ok im gonna stop now or else this post will go on for eternity. so many notable exclusions hey. oh well--more later. in the meantime maybe you can tell me your favourite comedown-core songs?

faust is like a god

so justin faust is basically the embodiment of everything i love about electronic music. and i only found out about him today. shame on me.

Justin Faust - Revenge

describing his sound as lush, classy or even amazing wouldnt really do it justice, but i think ill do it anyway.
imagine braxe, falke, lifelike, daft punk and every other french hero you ever had sitting together, enjoying cheese and wine and making music in some kind of studio or house. yes, i know the awesomeness of the thought is captivatingly crippling, but so is justin faust's music. i havent heard anything this lush, classy, amazing, or good ever.

College - The Energy Story (Justin Faust Remix) (seeing college tonight: "yessssss")

please please do yourself a favour get every justin faust song you can find.

maybe i should get the fuck out of my life and back into blogs. seems i have been missing out on a lot.

something to keep warm

well here is some good news. anoraak have just announced an australian tour with college. isnt that the best news that you have heard all day?
the last french electronic group i saw play in australia performed in some kind of pyramid.. hopefully anoraak and/or college bring a of sphere or cube to play in..

College/Anoraak Australian Tour

13/02 - Electric Circus / Adelaide

14/02 - Prince Bandroom / Melbourne

21/02 - Tank / Sydney

20/02 - Limelight / Perth

france? australia? together? kind of awesome. kind of really awesome:

Anoraak - Nightdrive With You (Pomomofo Remix)