2012-06-17

Saigon Sunday - Papa's Day edition

Torontoites and Canadians out there will recognize this as the theme to the now defunct NewMusic, a show that totally blew my mind as a kid.

In any case, this track goes back to 1981 and could broadly be defined as 'post-punk', though the group has not much to do with any other artist you would typically find in that category. "Punk-funk" kind of fits, but that really doesn't do the song or the group justice. Whatever the label you feel needs to be applied, it's a pretty good song, notable for being instrumental, funky, and absolutely unique.

2012-06-15

Morning Track - R. Kelly "Ignition (Remix)"

Cause why not? Everyone loves a remix that knows it's a remix. It's a sentient club track.

2012-06-14

The AV Club takes a look at Weird Al's UHF

One of my favourite movies...

Weird Al’s UHF is uneven, but that just made it ahead of its time

8-bit Radiohead

My friend Adam sent me this one recently, but I didn't get around to posting it. The idea is cool, but I can't see myself listening to this for more than a few minutes and a flip through before I realize I'd rather be listening to the real thing.

Cool stuff though, when I'm listening to it I imagine an alternate universe 8-bit NES platformer where Thom Yorke shoots flying daggers at paranoid androids in order to ensure the "OK-ness" of the all-seeing, all-knowing "Computer".

Oh yeah, there's a Kid A version too. That one works better for me, I guess cause it's a largely electronic-driven album. And perhaps also because I don't have the same emotional attachment to that record as I do to OK Computer

The concert this Saturday should be killer.

Sexy Sax Man

Whenever I need a laugh, I pull up this clip:

2012-06-03

Saigon Sunday - Peter Gabriel + David Bowie

"Games Without Frontiers", featuring Kate Bush on backing vocals, is an interesting clip that parallels Bowie's "Ashes to Ashes" in style and some of the provocative imagery. Both tracks were from established artists dealing with the challenges of the "new wave" of alternative bands and the nascent music video industry.

These tracks are both from 1980, but for the most part that's where my little comparison ends. It's interesting to see these two videos back to back and think about where music videos started out, that is, emphasis on the 'video' medium, and the way both artists played with the technology that was available at the time.


Gorilla vs Bear: M83 – “Reunion”

video: M83 – “Reunion”

This clip reminds me a lot of the amazing sci-fi manga Akira... kids with incredible psychic powers.