Happy Tuesday, everyone. I have for you the second part of my rave playlist. It’s a bit shorter than the first because, after listening to it exclusively for a week, I’m sick of some of the songs and they’re obviously not good enough for me to talk about. Luckily, this is the last piece of the playlist. Otherwise, the entire thing would be reduced to my five favorites and you would have much less exposure to new songs. On to the music!
Love Don’t Let Me Go by David Guetta
The vocal harmony here is amazing and is the main focus of the song. The background melody is interesting and uses a bit less of the synth static that these songs tend to be drawn towards.
The Promise Man by Basic Element
If this song had no lyrics, it would be amazing. However, it does. It’s still a good song, but the lyrics really don’t add anything to it at all. While I’m changing things, I would add a bit more of the secondary melody.
Walk On Water by Basshunter
This is the song that got me hooked on techno. It’s one of those songs that is absurdly popular, but it still hasn’t been worn out. It’s insanely repetitive, but it can get away with it because it sounds amazing.
Feel Fine by Tune Up!
The main melody in this song is very well-supported and it gives this song a ton of energy. The song has three distinct parts that work together fairly well to keep things interesting.
Can I Get a Witness by Rob Mayth
The main melody of this song is good enough to make up for the odd lyrical sections. Once again, it has a lot of energy and it sounds like it’d be wonderful to dance to. The transitions are done very well.
Future Shock
Here is a true example of the Minimalist influence in techno. This song really doesn’t change often and the patterns are the same throughout. It’s not unpleasant, but it’s more of a filler song. At the moment, I can’t find the artist for this song because the Grooveshark gnomes seem to have taken the name off. If anyone knows it, post in the comments. It is currently listed under Hard Dance Mania Volume 5 (disk 2).
Start the Game by Tune Up!
Aside from the fact that this song makes me lose the game every single time I hear it, the melody is fun and restated in a few different ways. Unfortunately, it doesn’t get much deeper than that.
Bounce by Tune Up!
This one has become one of my favorites because of the energy, the lyrics (all four lines of them), the open synth sound in the melodic line and the layout of the song. Bounce is more complex than others because of the Matrix-esque slow motion break in the melody gives the song a bit more texture than the straight repetition of the beat.
Feelings by Basic Element
Unlike the other songs on this list, the main melody is exclusively in the lyrical line. It’s repetitive and leaning towards Minimalist, but it’s a generally interesting song. I will admit that I’ve never paid attention to the lyrics whatsoever.
Every Time We Touch by Cascada
Every Time We Touch is another techno/pop classic and one of the few songs on this list whose lyrics I actually listen to. It may be cheesy and slightly overused, but it’s a good song.
Ravers in the UK by Manian
Ah, Manian. Evidently, they love stealing from their own songs. There are few differences in the melody of this song and Welcome to the Club, but, luckily for them, I like both of them enough to overlook that. Once again, the rhythmic pattern from last week shows up noticeably in the melodic line. The lyrical line is great except the actual “ravers in the UK” part annoys me. The style of singing is subtly different on that part and it doesn’t sound as good as the rest. However, the remainder of the song has enough musical merit that I can get past it.
Stamp on the Ground by Italo Brothers
I blame the Nerd of the Blog for the inclusion of this song. Since my last post, he introduced me to it and it’s been stuck in my head ever since. My initial opinion was that it lacked in the energy of some of the other songs I’ve listed, but the melody is undeniably well-written (for those of you keeping track, it also has a bit of that same rhythmic pattern). The harmony in the lyrical line also has an appealingly open resonance. I’m absolutely in love with this song now and I can’t quite pin down why apart from reasons I’ve already stated.
Raise Your Head Up by Pimp! Code
I’m becoming steadily more impressed with Pimp! Code despite their odd name choice. This song is a tiny bit over-synthesized, but the pizzicato sections provide a good contrasting statement of the melody. The melody itself is very repetitive, but well-harmonized and a bit addicting. It hints at the same swung style of other techno songs I love (techno takes a lot from jazz rhythmically).
This marks the end of my rave playlist for the time being. I have many more playlists of various genres that will likely be coming to you soon. If you have any specific requests of songs for me to talk about or genres, leave a comment. I retain the right to choose not to talk about those songs (for example, I’m not going to be talking about the majority of heavy metal songs), but I promise I will consider them.
A martedì!
~ Entropy
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Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
It Is Not Yet Dead
The blog is back and I’m here to claim Tuesdays before anyone else does. I will be posting about music seeing as that’s my specialty (or obsession, whichever you prefer). As a warning, I will probably have a post or two on random topics that I find particularly important that day and a few may be college-related simply because I’m gathering a good many hilarious stories and quotes from classes.
On to the real post!
This and next week I will be sharing my new and improved rave playlist for your entertainment. It’s served me well so far in keeping me awake while doing homework and, of course, solo dorm raves when I’m bored. Disclaimer: This playlist does not grant you the ability to dance. Trust me, I’ve tried.
Dreaming by Fun Factory
Despite the fact that I always put this on shuffle, this is a good song to begin a playlist with given the overly-serious introduction. The actual song, like many in the genre, is repetitive and not remarkably outstanding, but enjoyable.
The Vulture by Pendulum
This is a new one I’ve gotten into. The beginning is a bit annoying and has very little musical merit, but the main melodic line is addicting.
They’re Taking the Hobbits to Isengard by Erwin Beekveld
I must include this as a tribute to an epic car ride where this was blasted and sung by all those involved. Doing that with just about any song greatly improves the musical experience and it is further improved if the song is nerdy and gets you strange looks from people on the street. This has been tested recently with John Williams is the Man, Dream Land (Kirby) and various other video game songs. Also, this song is quite good/hilarious on its own.
Move Your Dead Bones by Dr. Reanimator
This song is a bit weird and extremely good for dancing.
Sandstorm by DaRude
Sandstorm is the classic rave song and the first one I ever heard. This is the original version rather than the shortened one. It is the most melodically and rhythmically diverse techno song I’ve come across thus far that I would want to listen to again.
Welcome to the Club by Manian
This song is absolutely amazing. A friend of mine introduced me to it a month or so ago and I was able to use it in my English paper on techno (side note: choosing your own topics in a class with a geeky teacher is epic). It has the most complex lyrical line I’ve seen in this genre and, more importantly, the melody is simply great. If any of you are interested in writing techno music, use 16th + 8th note patterns. I can name at least three songs from my favorites that all feature similar rhythms.
Techno Syndrome (Mortal Kombat) by The Immortals
It’s a video game theme and techno. I can think of few better combinations. Oh, and there’s that pattern again.
You Know by Pimp! Code
I’m beginning to love the synth sound in techno songs. This one does it well and uses it more for color on a strong melody than as the melody itself. The overall sound is very upbeat and fun.
Levas Polka by Basshunter
Most people either love this song or hate it. Personally, I think it’s great and it grows on you. It’s a very effective tongue exercise if you try to sing it. I am guilty of singing it repeatedly for that very reason. I’ll take all the practice I can get for La Forza del Destino (my flute part, aka the violin part on the recording, is insane for articulations).
We Are the Best by Pimp! Code
This is likely my favorite techno song and definitely in the top few if not. It’s organized much in the way of a traditional orchestra in regard to how the melodic and harmonic lines come in and out of the music. The effect is a perpetually building song with a ton of energy and a cool collection of synths.
Raver’s Fantasy by Tune Up!
Another rave classic, this song doesn’t have quite as much energy as We Are the Best, but it’s close. The music itself is a bit more complex, but there is a single melodic line, two rhythmic backbeats and no counter-melody to speak of apart from when the lyrical line is introduced (when the melodic line takes counter-melody).
Dota by Basshunter
I can’t, in good conscience, leave out Dota. It may not be particularly deep musically or lyrically, but you can’t deny it’s fun.
Hold Me Tonight (Alex K Mix) by Manian
To be honest, this song annoyed me in the beginning due to the female voice lead, but it found its way onto the list nonetheless. Once again, I’m caught up in the synth and the syncopated backbeat. Maybe it appeals to me since I’m a band kid: it’s very well subdivided (ok, that’s not it, but it does make it easier to dance to).
Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger by Daft Punk
This is on my list more for the others on the blog than myself. I don’t have any particular attraction to this song because it borders on minimalist (all techno does, but it is more apparent in some than others). Still, it’s fun to listen to and/or mime once in a while. At an actual rave it would work very well. At my desk doing calculus, I need something a little less robotic to keep me going.
In the Hall of the Mountain King (Techno Remix) originally by Mozart
Mozart is good in all forms, as shown by this remix. It isn’t in my favorites, but I like it. I’m not sure what else can be said.
This concludes my contribution this week. I hope you find something in this list that you haven’t heard before and go listen to it. If any of you have contributions to make, they are welcome in the comments. I’m always looking for more music. On a related note, if any of you have ideas on a paper topic I can use as my final for English, I would love to hear them. I’m having an awful time coming up with something that I haven’t already used (aka techno and Fire Emblem).
In other news, I’m changing my tag on here to Entropy for various reasons including that I won’t forget it. In the event that you don’t see a post from me next Tuesday, it’s probably because I’m dead from attempting sodium fusion at my job.
~ Entropy (former Minister of Silly Posts)
On to the real post!
This and next week I will be sharing my new and improved rave playlist for your entertainment. It’s served me well so far in keeping me awake while doing homework and, of course, solo dorm raves when I’m bored. Disclaimer: This playlist does not grant you the ability to dance. Trust me, I’ve tried.
Dreaming by Fun Factory
Despite the fact that I always put this on shuffle, this is a good song to begin a playlist with given the overly-serious introduction. The actual song, like many in the genre, is repetitive and not remarkably outstanding, but enjoyable.
The Vulture by Pendulum
This is a new one I’ve gotten into. The beginning is a bit annoying and has very little musical merit, but the main melodic line is addicting.
They’re Taking the Hobbits to Isengard by Erwin Beekveld
I must include this as a tribute to an epic car ride where this was blasted and sung by all those involved. Doing that with just about any song greatly improves the musical experience and it is further improved if the song is nerdy and gets you strange looks from people on the street. This has been tested recently with John Williams is the Man, Dream Land (Kirby) and various other video game songs. Also, this song is quite good/hilarious on its own.
Move Your Dead Bones by Dr. Reanimator
This song is a bit weird and extremely good for dancing.
Sandstorm by DaRude
Sandstorm is the classic rave song and the first one I ever heard. This is the original version rather than the shortened one. It is the most melodically and rhythmically diverse techno song I’ve come across thus far that I would want to listen to again.
Welcome to the Club by Manian
This song is absolutely amazing. A friend of mine introduced me to it a month or so ago and I was able to use it in my English paper on techno (side note: choosing your own topics in a class with a geeky teacher is epic). It has the most complex lyrical line I’ve seen in this genre and, more importantly, the melody is simply great. If any of you are interested in writing techno music, use 16th + 8th note patterns. I can name at least three songs from my favorites that all feature similar rhythms.
Techno Syndrome (Mortal Kombat) by The Immortals
It’s a video game theme and techno. I can think of few better combinations. Oh, and there’s that pattern again.
You Know by Pimp! Code
I’m beginning to love the synth sound in techno songs. This one does it well and uses it more for color on a strong melody than as the melody itself. The overall sound is very upbeat and fun.
Levas Polka by Basshunter
Most people either love this song or hate it. Personally, I think it’s great and it grows on you. It’s a very effective tongue exercise if you try to sing it. I am guilty of singing it repeatedly for that very reason. I’ll take all the practice I can get for La Forza del Destino (my flute part, aka the violin part on the recording, is insane for articulations).
We Are the Best by Pimp! Code
This is likely my favorite techno song and definitely in the top few if not. It’s organized much in the way of a traditional orchestra in regard to how the melodic and harmonic lines come in and out of the music. The effect is a perpetually building song with a ton of energy and a cool collection of synths.
Raver’s Fantasy by Tune Up!
Another rave classic, this song doesn’t have quite as much energy as We Are the Best, but it’s close. The music itself is a bit more complex, but there is a single melodic line, two rhythmic backbeats and no counter-melody to speak of apart from when the lyrical line is introduced (when the melodic line takes counter-melody).
Dota by Basshunter
I can’t, in good conscience, leave out Dota. It may not be particularly deep musically or lyrically, but you can’t deny it’s fun.
Hold Me Tonight (Alex K Mix) by Manian
To be honest, this song annoyed me in the beginning due to the female voice lead, but it found its way onto the list nonetheless. Once again, I’m caught up in the synth and the syncopated backbeat. Maybe it appeals to me since I’m a band kid: it’s very well subdivided (ok, that’s not it, but it does make it easier to dance to).
Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger by Daft Punk
This is on my list more for the others on the blog than myself. I don’t have any particular attraction to this song because it borders on minimalist (all techno does, but it is more apparent in some than others). Still, it’s fun to listen to and/or mime once in a while. At an actual rave it would work very well. At my desk doing calculus, I need something a little less robotic to keep me going.
In the Hall of the Mountain King (Techno Remix) originally by Mozart
Mozart is good in all forms, as shown by this remix. It isn’t in my favorites, but I like it. I’m not sure what else can be said.
This concludes my contribution this week. I hope you find something in this list that you haven’t heard before and go listen to it. If any of you have contributions to make, they are welcome in the comments. I’m always looking for more music. On a related note, if any of you have ideas on a paper topic I can use as my final for English, I would love to hear them. I’m having an awful time coming up with something that I haven’t already used (aka techno and Fire Emblem).
In other news, I’m changing my tag on here to Entropy for various reasons including that I won’t forget it. In the event that you don’t see a post from me next Tuesday, it’s probably because I’m dead from attempting sodium fusion at my job.
~ Entropy (former Minister of Silly Posts)
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