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So I’ve been feeling ill most of this week. Actually, scratch that… I’ve been on fucking death’s door with one hand on the doorbell and the other clutching a large bottle of Vicks flu remedy. That probably sounds a little overdramatic but, hell, that’s what it feels like and I’m entitled to a little misery. Cool story.
But what’s made it all worse is the Ministry of Sound Halloween Special that I’ve been looking forward to for months, bringing the talents of the U.S’s Porter Robinson to London (for only the second time!) and pairing him with homegrown hero and Progressive House / Drum n Bass prodigy Mat Zo.
An amazing night awaits me on Saturday and I need to get on form, so I’ve somehow ended up at the melodic end of House music, letting the soothing rhythms and energising drums exorcize the blocked-up nose and foggy headache that stand in my way.
And you know what? It fucking working…. I’m already feeling better and with just a few of these classic House tunes you too can shake away those Autumn blues and get into the dancing spirit, just take 2 with food and consult a barman immediately!
Who can resist this little slice of sunny, Golden-Age Daft Punk? I bet it’s impossible to even think about being depressed when you’re listening to 'Face To Face', my favourite from the genre-defining Discovery. That melody! Those drums! The twisted vocal samples! It sounds like nothing else but works oh-so well and, as the jewel in the crown of the French House scene, banishes any ill feelings the moment you hit ‘play’.
Grew up in the 80’s? Played GTA Vice City? You’ll remember this theme song from one of the most beloved 80’s TV shows, Miami Vice…
Jan Hammer's 'Crockett’s Theme' will be instantly recognisable and bring back fond memories of plowing through a crowd of pedestrians with the cops on your tail (possibly exclusive to GTA players).
How relaxing...
This brings us to Michael Cassette, the mysterious alter ego of Finnish producers Komytea. His 80’s-obsessed album Temporality bleeds 808 kick drums, Roland synthesisers and other staples from 80’s production, making them relevant and just, well, awesome. Check it out...
This Tom Middleton remix adds a neat percussion rhythm over Cassette/Hammer’s song but the fantastic, authentic production is immediately obvious. House covers can sometimes sound awful, a 4-by-4 beat pasted over a melody, but in the case of 'Crockett’s Theme', bring out the best in Hammer's composition. Working up to a glorious finale, this is one irresistible slice of dance music.
So there it is - my patented, unresearched formula for getting rid of sickness and getting you out on the dancefloor instead. I'll be expecting that Nobel prize shortly...
Until next time then, folks, it's been a pleasure. Thanks to Paul for letting me take over his wonderful column for a week (sorry it's all about House Paul)...
But what’s made it all worse is the Ministry of Sound Halloween Special that I’ve been looking forward to for months, bringing the talents of the U.S’s Porter Robinson to London (for only the second time!) and pairing him with homegrown hero and Progressive House / Drum n Bass prodigy Mat Zo.
An amazing night awaits me on Saturday and I need to get on form, so I’ve somehow ended up at the melodic end of House music, letting the soothing rhythms and energising drums exorcize the blocked-up nose and foggy headache that stand in my way.
And you know what? It fucking working…. I’m already feeling better and with just a few of these classic House tunes you too can shake away those Autumn blues and get into the dancing spirit, just take 2 with food and consult a barman immediately!
Watch// Daft Punk - Face to Face
Who can resist this little slice of sunny, Golden-Age Daft Punk? I bet it’s impossible to even think about being depressed when you’re listening to 'Face To Face', my favourite from the genre-defining Discovery. That melody! Those drums! The twisted vocal samples! It sounds like nothing else but works oh-so well and, as the jewel in the crown of the French House scene, banishes any ill feelings the moment you hit ‘play’.
Grew up in the 80’s? Played GTA Vice City? You’ll remember this theme song from one of the most beloved 80’s TV shows, Miami Vice…
Watch// Jan Hammer - Crockett's Theme
Jan Hammer's 'Crockett’s Theme' will be instantly recognisable and bring back fond memories of plowing through a crowd of pedestrians with the cops on your tail (possibly exclusive to GTA players).
How relaxing...
This brings us to Michael Cassette, the mysterious alter ego of Finnish producers Komytea. His 80’s-obsessed album Temporality bleeds 808 kick drums, Roland synthesisers and other staples from 80’s production, making them relevant and just, well, awesome. Check it out...
Watch// Michael Cassette - Crockett's Theme (Tom Middleton Cosmos Mix)
This Tom Middleton remix adds a neat percussion rhythm over Cassette/Hammer’s song but the fantastic, authentic production is immediately obvious. House covers can sometimes sound awful, a 4-by-4 beat pasted over a melody, but in the case of 'Crockett’s Theme', bring out the best in Hammer's composition. Working up to a glorious finale, this is one irresistible slice of dance music.
So there it is - my patented, unresearched formula for getting rid of sickness and getting you out on the dancefloor instead. I'll be expecting that Nobel prize shortly...
Until next time then, folks, it's been a pleasure. Thanks to Paul for letting me take over his wonderful column for a week (sorry it's all about House Paul)...
