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On a weekly basis I’ll try to update you on what we are listening to at home and at the gym, the reviews we read, and what’s coming up music wise in this part of the world. As you can imagine, I’m spending most of my time trying to discover local Scottish music. The music creation in this part of the world is so amazing, it’s just one more bonus to an already great experience. Glasgow.
Decouverte du mois:
The Blue Nile: High
Genial. Finally I found the guy who sings the amazing song on the 6 feet under soundtrack. Paul Buchanan. Deep, moving voice, and the music…perfect with a book at night or first thing in the morning. (Scottish from Glasgow!)
The Notwist: Neon Golden. A few years old, but German electronica at its best! Talking about German music, I went to see a Turkish movie set in Hamburg (called Head On, which was excellent), and there was one song from Mercan Dede. A great Montréal composer. I’m a big fan of Mr.Dede. Montreal’s best kept secret …I was very proud !
Another discovery (for me anyway) in world beat this time: Souad Massi. She was playing at the Francofolies de Montreal last year. Her poster was everywhere in the city, also excellent, amazing voice, the Arabic style is not too “Arabic”. Getting some serious airplay prior to our Morocco trip next month (even thought she comes from Algeria).
Recent purchases:
This is what radio should sound like. A great title for an album, a sort of best of from an American label called Fivesixrecordings. Good music, eclectic, dance, electro. Cool stuff.
Japan: Tin Drum. From the 80’s. Definitely not recommended if you don’t already like Heaven 17, ABC, etc…
Athlete: Tourist. Their latest album. You must have heard me talking about them. Not as catchy at Keane, but also not as tacky. Highly recommended.
Mylo: Destroy Rock and Roll. Another Scottish artist, from Skye. Different electronica, very clever, some songs are very good, others very weird. For those who want to experiment, you’ll be rewarded!
Rediscovered:
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds. I was never a big fan of Mr. Cave – but I never doubted his songwriting capability. We bought a ‘best of’ not too long ago, and it’s brilliant.
On high rotation:
Best of of Underworld. Like creme brulee !
Great listening at the gym:
Deep Dish in Toronto on Global Underground. Definitely not their best, but ok…
NEWS: Get ready for Ben Watt (one half of ‘Everything But The Girl) and another lady, Estelle, who have come up with a dance track that is supposed to be the best of the year, and we’re not even in March yet!!
Michelle (edited by Elissa…)
Sounds good Nancy!
On a totally “sans rapport” note, I saw the premier episode of “The L word” last week on showcase… not sure. It’s like Queer As Folk but more sexual, if you can imagine that… a little bit too first degree for my taste, but I will give it another couple of epiodes… very good cast but too predictable and unidimensional view of the lesbian community. I’ll give you my show review in exchnage for more CD reviews!
And I’m certain there are at least 20 CDs, still in their plastic wrap, which you haven’t listened to yet… and I’ll be going to Archambault this week with my little Michelle shopping list… some things never change!
Thanks for the cues, you know I’ll be buying Japan, men with eyeliner, gotta love the 80s!
Thank you very much!! Now I know what to look for in the shops when I go hunting for new musical experiences!
Alex
We bought a Mercan Dede CD in Turkey. Very cool.
We loved the site, really loved it!
I love this site, there is so much information to be found. Thank you.