Showing posts with label Music Video. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Music Video. Show all posts

Thursday, June 10, 2021

Flight Facilities - The Ghost

Just a day after showcasing an hour of unreleased content against the backing of an immersive audio/visual experience, the Australian duo of Hugo Gruzman and James Lyell, aka Flight Facilities, has shared a new single on Future Classic. Complete with a simple yet striking video (below), "The Ghost" features an awesome acid onslaught amidst the very potent polish and playfulness that's made Flight Facilities such a success over the years. Like last month's "Light Up" with Channel Tres, this new single absolutely bodies the bass. Big chugging synths lead the way before the voice of "The Ghost" slithers its way into your ears, almost becoming one with the ever-expanding acid. And here, slithering is the keyword, as the essence of "The Ghost" zigs and zags its way into your unconscious. Quite like the obelisk in 2001: A Space Odyssey, as soon as you come into contact with this otherworldly power, you're invariably changed in some fundamental way. This unearthly, potentially evil, yet undeniably awesome energy takes hold in the second half of the track, as Flight Facilities go full fluoro with a phantasmagorical acid-laced finale. Get "The Ghost" from your preferred outlet here and stream below.

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Tuesday, November 10, 2020

Caribou - Never Come Back (Youngr Live Cover)

If somehow you've managed to remain woefully unaware of the tremendous talent that is Manchester's Dario Darnell, aka Youngr, I'm here to set you straight. Quite simply put Youngr has been on a hot streak all year. In January he authored a 10 track album of originals in Memories and recently followed that with a brilliant bootleg project in which he takes on the likes of Lifelike x Kris Menace, Autoerotique, Phats & Small and several others. While listening to the productions themselves is a fun experience, the best way to witness Youngr's brilliance is through his live performances. Just as he shared a full live version of his Bootleg Mixtape, Vol. 01 (here), last week he appeared on ORLOVE's weekly series "Under The Covers" with a take on Caribou's "Never Come Back" (below).
Starting right from the opening vocal chops, Youngr covers the Caribou track in real-time. As you can hear in the Soundcloud version below, this is a rehearsed routine but one that still takes incredible skill, concentration and flexibility. Watching Youngr command countless instruments so seamlessly, and then play with their layering, is all kinds of awesome. The cover, which begins as a simple rebuild, quickly becomes a jam session as Darnell caresses the keys before firing off a flurry of fills on the drum kit. Sadly, it all ends quite quickly, inevitably leaving us hungry for more of his fabulously fun energy. So this is where I again recommend Youngr's incredible live performance of his Bootleg Mixtape, Vol. 01 (here), a tremendous feat by not just him but the camera crew, production team and other behind the scenes entities. An equally talented producer and performer, Youngr is undeniably one to watch going forward, especially as it seems like he's already working towards a follow-up to his Bootleg Mixtape with a new take on classic "2 People." Find Youngr's socials linked below and enjoy the ride!
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Monday, October 19, 2020

SWIM - Love

Some vocals are so incredibly iconic that they can span decades, genres and all kinds of editing. It seems no matter how I encounter Leona Lewis' timeless classic "Bleeding Love," I'm always left in awe. Of course, the titular lyrics are immanently memorable but I'd venture to claim that the line used in the track below is just as much so.

"Love," from mysterious Melbourne-based producer SWIM, leans into the line "I'm in love with you," giving it a new dreamy analog bed. A triumph I encountered courtesy of Soundcloud's The Upload feature, this five-minute affair creeps quietly through its opening section, applying a cool calm from which Lewis' vocals emanate immaculately. As the crisp, yet inconspicuous percussion pushes "Love" ever higher, the vocal chops and synths really begin to soar, striding brilliantly and confidently towards the climactic final two minutes. And it is this fabulous final combination that makes "Love" such a beguiling beauty. SWIM combines all the best elements of his production in one momentous minute, authoring an utterly euphoric trance. Pair it with the Youtube visualizer and you might get a different feeling, but the immensely soulful strength of "Love" continues to pervade. Stream the seductive single below, get it now via pre-order of Somewhere, Somehow and follow SWIM's socials at the bottom.
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Tuesday, October 06, 2020

Bicep - Apricots

After sharing ray of sunshine "Atlas" in the darkness that was the early days of COVID, the Bicep boys are back with the second single from just-announced album Isles. Due out January 22nd on Ninja Tune, the new 10 track sophomore saga is set to feature more original vocals than ever before as well as a deeper dive into the duo's diverse inspirations.

Today's single, "Apricots" features two vocal samples, one from a Malawian folk group and another from the Bulgarian State Choir, both exceptionally placed amidst the duo's sublime synths. Having begun as an ambient, beatless piece (which may very well have been excellent by itself), the thumping kick drum, slick snare clicks and otherwise mostly subtle percussion provide a brilliant backbone for the fluttering synths and ethereal atmosphere. While it doesn't deliver the same bewitching breaks as either "Glue" or "Atlas," there is no shortage of seduction in "Apricots" whose warmth and alchemy is undeniable, especially in the fabulous final flourish starting at about 3:15.

Serene and spellbinding, get "Apricots" now with pre-order here and take the experience up a notch with the accompanying music video from BAFTA-winning director Mark Jenkin, here.
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Tuesday, June 09, 2020

Jessie Ware - Save A Kiss (Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs Remix)

We're just 10 days out from the release of Jessie Ware's fourth full length album What's Your Pleasure?, due Friday June 19th on PMR. Last night she made a green screen appearance on The Late Late Show with James Corden performing the album's latest single "Save A Kiss" (which you can watch here), while earlier in the day Orlando Higginbottom, aka Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs, lent his touch to the James Ford/Midland production.

Turning the lush string-driven disco affair into a catchy club cut, TEED's eclectic quality works wonders throughout this electro-tinged, anticipatory offering. There is no let down over the course of this five minute mix as TEED's new bed bears down brilliantly from start to finish. There is no big pay off per se, but rather plenty of pleasing points throughout. TEED's playfulness constantly pushes "Save A Kiss" to the edge of pure groove power without ever actually abandoning the emotional, optimistic quality of the original. And it is this masterfully crafted middle ground that makes this mix so intriguing as it can be enjoyed both as an energizing earphone offering or mid-set dancefloor firestarter. It oozes with excellence and gives me a bit of a Robyn vibe, and I can't imagine anyone being upset about that. Get the genius TEED remix of "Save A Kiss" now here and pre-order What's Your Pleasure? now here.FOLLOW JESSIE WARE: FACEBOOK SOUNDCLOUD TWITTER
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Tuesday, May 19, 2020

Daði Freyr - Think About Things (Hot Chip Remix)

A mere 10 days into 2020 Icelandic artist Daði Freyr released "Think About Things," an original composition written about his infant daughter, that later in January was confirmed to be Iceland's entry into the annual Eurovision Song Contest. While the competition was eventually cancelled, the track has nevertheless captured the attention of Europe and beyond. "Think About Things" first came to my attention, the way it did for seemingly millions of others, through a video posted to the Twitter account badboygargar. The video (below), which at time of writing boasts 7.7 million views, is captioned: "Day 17: morale is weird" and showcases a flurry of edits of five people dancing to a minute and half clip of the funky track. It has since spawned remakes and appears in Daði Freyr's official fan video.
Joining the fray around one of the most fascinating tracks of 2020, London outfit Hot Chip have jumped on remix duties like only they can. A fantastic fit with the warm indie electronic grooves of "Think About Things," Hot Chip's alternative dance direction centers the track around a rollicking riff, especially electrifying in its killer clavinet. Whereas the original thrives through its ultra clean sound, making room for each element to play its part in the spotlight, this Hot Chip mix waddles along with an incredible weight and gravity, having gorged itself on the genius of the original. It doesn't have quite the same punch or get-down as the original, especially as it wipes out relief of the the final drop/chorus of the original, which is made so powerful by the brilliant fill and flourish (found at about 2:35). However, the Hot Chip remix cannot be stopped, it simply rolls on, keeping the dance-floor churning. And that's just it. This is no radio-play piece, but rather a club-friendly mix bursting with the same electronic allure as their timeless remix of "Tutti Frutti." Stream the full "Think About Things" remix below and get it here.
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Thursday, April 30, 2020

Radio Soulwax Presents CELESTIAL VOYAGE PART 1: QUEST FOR ORLOK

There's no denying the legendary quality of the Belgian Dewaele brothers, their work as part of Soulwax and 2manydjs is truly timeless. As part of today's Throwback Thursday post we go back nearly a decade to the initial release of Radio Soulwax's amazing Celestial Voyage and its debut episode "Quest For Orlok."

A multimedia masterpiece, the hour long episode is space themed and dives through largely disco driven tracks, but basically makes room for anything under the night sky. Of course the selection and mixing is masterful, but the coolest bit of this throwback is the accompanying visuals. The album art nearly jumps off the screen, flowing forward like the infamous Star Wars openings, and somehow breaks free of their two dimensional depth, further bringing each track to life. The Star Wars style delivery is fitting in that the main theme is remixed here, as well as the likes of The Bee Gees, Jean-Michel Jarre, and Comet, who turn Lord Of The Rings into space disco.

Soulwax recommend watching and dancing to this in a darkened room without any distractions. It's as good as an escape as most of us can get right now. Enjoy on Facebook below or Vimeo here.
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Thursday, January 16, 2020

Daktyl - Veins Detached [Live Video]

Last month, one of electronic music's top talents, Daktyl released a magical and moving single called "Veins Detached" with help from Roméo Testa. A testament to Daktyl's exceptional abilities, today he released a live video of him performing the entire track all by himself. Watch below and purchase here.
While the live performance is an absolute marvel, it would be impossible not to consider the quality of the original craftwork. A brilliantly subtle yet exceedingly cool and captivating studio production, the genius of Daktyl and "Veins Detached" is on full display here. I've always been a fan of Daktyl's soundscapes, largely due to their immersive and intimate feel. It is as though he's dropped you onto a blank canvas, proceeding to paint around you in incredible detail. Here he succeeds in making "Veins Detached" both warm and cold, comforting and melancholic; which is of course the mind-blowing, can't-look-away, quality of the studio version, ultimately magnified in the stark nature of this live performance. While the lyrics would suggest expiration and the end of movement, Daktyl gives the track new angelic life through his guitar work, only to leave us wanting more. Unfortunately it doesn't seem as though we'll be seeing Daktyl in person any time soon as he has no current concert dates, however he is planning to release weekly loop videos which you can find on his twitter below.

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Thursday, November 14, 2019

DUX & Raquel Rodriguez - Leave Me Behind

Last summer I found myself at a loss for words as I admired not just the slick quality of DUX and Stan Taylor's "Lady Of The Night," but also their live performance of it while seated in a moving van (see here)! This month DUX is back at it; doubling down on the performance by adding a second van. Below you'll see three vocalists, six musicians, a sound engineer and a drone pilot, all working in unison to record a live version of the newly released DUX and Raquel Rodriguez collab "Leave Me Behind."
Much like last year, I first came across the audio stream and immediately fell in love with the fantastically funky and soulful number. DUX's musical bed is sublime and uplifting, glistening with an incredible glow and groove. It's got the perfect mixture of synths and all sorts of little gems like the guitar, drum fills, solos and even effects like the telephone tone. Then there's Raquel's ridiculously powerful yet careful and truly tactful delivery which is downright awesome. In fact it sends shivers down my spine, reminding me of perhaps my favourite singer Jessie Ware. All of this magic is multiplied in the live video, which further showcases the incredible interplay and cohesion - the alchemy that makes music so alluring. But I think I've gushed enough, so just enjoy "Leave Me Behind" at your leisure...
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Thursday, April 04, 2019

Hot Chip - Hungry Child

Legendary London outfit Hot Chip have returned with big news. After making waves in recent weeks with a number of shows including an hour long set for BBC's 6 Music Festival (here), they've just announced their first album since 2015's Why Make Sense?. Due out June 21st on Domino Record Co, A Bath Full Of Ecstasy will be the band's seventh studio album. Along with the accompanying tour announcement (see here), Hot Chip have come through with not just a brilliant music video featuring Martin Starr and Milana Vayntrub, but also a couple cuts of sensational lead single "Hungry Child."
It's easy to call this a triumphant return, not just because it's awesome to have Hot Chip back, once again blessing our ears with new music, but because there's quite simply an underlying ecstasy or exultance built into "Hungry Child." The character and quality of their always immaculate craftwork is on full display in both versions. The six minute original is downright divine, slowly yet surely satisfying every bone in your body over the course of the cool, crisp climb. The shorter edit features a rearrangement of the elements into a tighter, more fun focused delivery. Despite the time constraints of this version, Hot Chip's brilliance comes through as they give each element its moment, breathing beautiful into each other. There's no doubt in my mind that "Hungry Child" will be pulling listeners back in for countless repeats as the year goes on and we work towards the release of A Bath Full Of Ecstasy. And best believe I'll be in attendance as they take to The Phoenix Concert Theatre Sept. 12th.FOLLOW HOT CHIP: FACEBOOK SOUNDCLOUD TWITTER

Wednesday, November 21, 2018

Bump In The Hump Sneak Peek: Apashe x Cherry Lena - Feeling Good

John De Buck aka Apashe has had a big year. His first offering, the wild 3 track Requiem EP kept us satisfied until he tapped one of its vocalists in Black Prez for "Do It" in September. Both of those releases aside, this week may be Apashe's biggest of the year. Today he drops the video for "Majesty" with Wasiu (see here), which follows the killer cover/remix of Nina Simone's "Feeling Good" alongside fellow Montreal talent in Cherry Lena. Obviously dark and destructive, the contrast in the music and vocals is what makes this take so strong. Like Requiem it's a little different from your normal fare, but the big bounding trap strides give a weightless feel much like the titular sensation of "Feeling Good." Catch it in the mix on Bump In The Hump tonight, and pick it up from your favourite retailer here.Tonight's episode is truly jam packed with many of my favourite artists of the year and some of the best releases including a number of exceptional EPs from Chali 2na, Wizard Of, Lingopolus, Just John x Dom Dias, Ricco Harver, Jacques Greene and others. That selection alone should be a good indication of how wide the sounds range tonight. Closing the episode is a clip of my conversation with OAKS, ahead of his episode of My Mixtape this Saturday at 11 PM EST. Catch it all live from 7-9 PM EST on Radio Humber or cataloged after the fact via Mixcloud here.

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Thursday, November 08, 2018

warner case & Spencer Ludwig - heart dance

Back in August we received warm dance grooves courtesy warner case and "good time" with Zak Downtown. Yesterday it got a partner in the Spencer Ludwig aided "heart dance." But that's not all.Both sides of the EP are complete and with that comes a pair of music videos directed by Losmose.
This new b-side addition, "heart dance" contrasts the sheen and glow of "good time," yet shares the same beatific dance doctrine. As always warner is warm in his production and that's only boosted by Ludwig's vital tones. However, the best of warner's habits is imbuing his tracks with life and "heart dance" surely lives and breathes. Obviously a heart dancing is a good thing, not just literally but in the lyrical/visual delivery. All that said, the most important part of this piece is the climactic trumpet solo. Both cinematically, and as the sonic protagonist, its explosive, repetitive pulses mimic a heart at full force, before eventually falling into a more swinging groove. All of these ingredients, cinematic and otherwise, both tracks included, are complete in unison (except that you need a playlist for the videos)  ¯\_(ツ)_/¯. Watch part one here and part two here, purchase and stream here and follow below.

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Thursday, August 23, 2018

LIZ - Pandemonium

There are very few 'pop' artists I enjoy more than LIZ. Over the years she's tapped some talented producers to bring to life her incredible artistic vision. Favourites include: Djemba Djemba for "Underdogs" with RiFF RAFF, Lido for "Y2K," SOPHIE for "When I Rule The World," Henrik The Artist for "Wild Target," and Wave Racer for "Queen Of Me." Yesterday she did it again as she linked up with Grammy nominated Finnish producer, Nico Stadi whose credits include Justin Bieber, Lindsey Stirling and Goldroom, to name just a few.

"Pandemonium" does a great job of living up to its complex and crazy namesake with its wild sound design and onslaught of effects. That said Stadi does a masterful job of keep it all taught, in its short pop delivery. LIZ's lyrics mirror the groove and get down of the bouncy bed, bringing her trademark throwback fun and goofiness, never more apparent than in the line "I make it pop like a VHS." And while there's always room for experimentation and progression in an artistic ouvre, consistency in the world your art creates is the best reward for your fans. That's exactly what we get with the look for "Pandemonium" which arises at the end of the music video from her previous single, "Super Duper Nova." Stream via Soundcloud below, and purchase from your favourite outlet here.FOLLOW LIZ: FACEBOOK SOUNDCLOUD TWITTER

Monday, August 20, 2018

New Seasons of Bump In The Hump and My Mixtape

The summer is wrapping up and things are progressing towards new seasons of both Bump In The Hump and My Mixtape. Today my inbox received audio 3 promos to go along with a video, recorded during last week's episode (here), so I figured I'd share and announce the season premiere dates.

Bump In The Hump will premiere its eighth season September 12th in its normal Wednesday 7-9 timeslot. We will continue with new episodes through then with a special recap/preview episode September 5th. My Mixtape will follow suit kicking off a long line of mixes September 15th at 11 PM on Radio Humber, as always. I've also put the call out for more guest mixes, so if you're interested in making an hour long, all Canadian mix, you can contact me at oggiejames88@gmail.com.

Stay tuned to this blog, my Twitter @OggieJames and my Facebook for more information. Until then enjoy the promos below. Audio produced by Javon Anderson, video by Joseph Kan.

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Tuesday, August 07, 2018

Monki B2B Purple Disco Machine @ Café Mambo

The long weekend may be in the rear view mirror, but that doesn't mean we can't still reap the rewards of its epic nature. While many of us took to cottages or festivals, BBC Radio One took their setup to Ibiza's Café Mambo for a slew of incredible sets, often pairing one of their presenters with guest DJs. Annie Mac worked overtime playing a solo set and going B2B with both Mark Ronson and Tiga. Pete Tong took to the decks with Patrick Topping and Danny Howard delivered the goods alongside Camelphat and AU/RA. However my favourite pairing came from Monki and Purple Disco Machine. These sets have been recorded and can be found on Youtube and on the BBC Radio One site.
As you might expect with such a pairing, Monki and Purple Disco Machine got groovy right from the jump, allowing the warm island energy to stir the crowd like waves on the shore. There's no shortage of organic instrumentation in their selections helping us to horns, strings and all kinds of percussion. Opening the set with his enormous "At Night" remix before letting "Body Funk" take over and ending with "Dished," Purple Disco Machine's DNA is all over this 30 minute mix. A tip of the cap also has to go to the genius incorporation of the "Groove Is In The Heart" sample into the finale. The whole thing is just an easy moving grooving set, perfect for Ibiza or really anywhere in the summer.

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Thursday, July 12, 2018

warner case - comoverto...

Last time we saw warner case here, he had just changed his name from Jay xero and released "upsidown." He since stayed tickling strings with "Thereforeyou," another beautiful, bouncy pop production. His latest "comoverto..." once again pairs the contrasting warm, bright top line and cool, dark bass with case's crisp, smooth vocals. As always the allure of his production lies in its brilliantly blended elements and the movement around them. It is an uber earworm, that will leave you wriggling and writhing on the floor. Stylish and chic, this is exactly the kind of pop that I can listen to any time of the day and share with literally anyone. Find it paired with an equally slick music video below, stream via Spotify here, and add the sleek "comoverto..." to your collection from your favourite outlet here.
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Tuesday, July 10, 2018

Daktyl - Oscillate (ft. Janelle Kroll)

Going back a few years, there was no one that blew my mind more than the UK's Daktyl. His production is and was always pristine. His sound and style unlike any - in my mind true 'future bass' although that definition/connotation has since changed. Take his early remixes of Wonderful Humans and fwdslxsh as examples. Later his Cyclical showcased his incredible abilities as an original artist, and perhaps this is where his genius and versatility shines most: "Mind," live with frequent collaborator JJ Draper.
Following this Daktyl went nearly radio silent, leaving me and others waiting with baited breath for essentially all of 2016 and a good portion of 2017. His return was then marked by the tellingly titled EP, The Act Of Hesitation. That release seemed to be twofold, in that it opened the floodgates for a more steady stream of music, whether it be his Dusk+Dawn mixes, recent Riyaaz EP, and even more fresh flurry of singles, including "Weather," and today's "Oscillate." If Daktyl's story interests you, serendipity has struck as my friends at FUXWITHIT just released an interview with him today, read here.Maybe it's my love for steel pans, but I was hooked on "Oscillate" in seconds. Janelle Kroll's and Daktyl's treatment of them is (like the rest of the production) brilliantly beautiful. The whole track just seems to shimmer, at least until the bass and groove kicks in sending your senses spiraling. As well as the movement, play and progression combine as one wondrous weapon, it is the little things that make "Oscillate" so spectacular. The one off, varying percussive hits; sneaky, backing strings; and bleepy effects, all add an undeniable allure and sparkling sheen. A wonderful return to the form that I first fell in love with, find the musical magic that is "Oscillate" available for stream/purchase here.

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Thursday, July 05, 2018

Alisky - Traces (ft. IOLITE)

Cool is as cool does, and that's definitely what the debut from Finnish artist Alisky is. "Traces" featuring vocals from Denver's IOLITE is seemingly a conflation of genres and sounds, but in an act of clever craftsmanship Alisky has offered up an aggregate of awesomeness. There's stunning simplicity and voluminous vibes which oppose the wickedly warped wall of sounds in the choruses. That said the quality of "Traces" lies in the space and captivating colour of each sound. The piano and snap led opening slides seamlessly into the groovy bass line which then explodes in a resplendent rainbow rife with raindrops, psychedelic plucks and chromatic vocal chops. "Traces" is a dazzling display of production prowess and lush lyricism, especially in the the line "Call me a gold digger, cause I found treasure in you." Stream below, watch the music video here, and purchase "Traces" here.FOLLOW ALISKY: FACEBOOK SOUNDCLOUD TWITTER
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Thursday, June 07, 2018

DUX - Lady Of The Night (ft. Stan Taylor)

It's probably not a good sign to be at a loss for words as I begin a piece, but here I am. I'm struck by DUX's "Lady Of The Night" in so many ways. Let's start chronologically shall we?

A couple months back the Boston-born, California-based artist uploaded a video (below) of himself, vocalist (and apparent stunt driver) Stan Taylor, along with the four other artists behind "Lady Of The Night," all jammed in a car performing the funky piece. Not only are the visuals something to behold, but the song is quite simply sensational. Of course this had people clamoring for a download/stream or the likes, and DUX came through last week with just that (Soundcloud/Spotify).
The studio version brings the same fun and easily enjoyable warmth of the live version, in an even more fulsome manner. We already know how polished and powerful Stan Taylor is, but the fact that his voice is still full of passion removes any doubt that this version is stale or lifeless. And this is the key to the success of a song such as this. It must have a heart and soul, and like the titular character, this decidedly does. Find it as part of DUX's Sarita EP, which is due out tomorrow (June 8th) see here.
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Thursday, May 03, 2018

Throwback Thursday: Jessie Ware - Night Light (Joe Goddard Remix)

It's been a while since I've done a proper Throwback Thursday post, but with Jessie Ware bringing her Glasshouse tour to Toronto tonight it feels right to shine a light on not just my favourite remix of the wonderful Mrs. Ware, but one of my favourite remixes of all time: Joe Goddard's take on "Night Light."

NOTE: The stream is not available in Canada on Soundcloud nor Spotify, so Youtube it is. There are several versions there, but in this one VJ Gary remixed the original music video, so enjoy those visuals.
Where to start with this masterpiece? The springy lead synth? Mmm. The luscious layered vocals? Ahh. The funky drum groove? Ah yes. This lays the foundation for the pure and potent pleasure that this tune delivers in droves. It swings and slides, slithering its way down your spine, infecting your unconscious with its warm groove.

As in the music video, Jessie acts as the all powerful puppet master with her beaming vocals emerging as a sublime spotlight above the brooding nocturnal bassline. And this mixture is more than magnificent, it is manifest magic as they swirl together in a fantastical fog. All of this movement and commingling is one thing, and as always Joe Goddard delivers it with incredible grace, but it's nothing without strong sound design, and surprise surprise, that too is showcased front and center.

The depth and delivery of the low end seems ceaseless, yet there is no muddy or murkiness to it, each piece plays its role perfectly. And as with the aforementioned drums, the low end lays the foundation for the titillating top end, which is no better enjoyed than in the final minute and a half as all the elements are realigned in resplendent fashion. And this is truly the cherry on top on this rave-worthy recast of Jessie Ware's sensational sophisti-pop sound.

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