This song is more of an oldie compared to the bulk of the tracks in this playlist. The closing track off of Mazzy Star’s 1996 release, Among My Swan.
Nordic Giants are not so much a band as a multimedia performance art experience. Like a post-rock Daft Punk, they hide their individuality so that the concept of Nordic Giants is untainted by the banalities of the real world, creating cinematic soundscapes which seem to tell stories of monsters and men in grand, impossible landscapes.
There is songwriting, then there’s SONGWRITING. Prolific and profound singer/songwriter James Taylor emerged in the late 60s as the ultimate laid-back troubadour and the multi-Grammy Award-winning artist remains one of the top selling artists of all time. His first album, which was self-titled, was released in 1968 and received a warm reception from critics…
This is not just a song about falling in love. It’s as delicious as one, but better.
Born Luis Roberto Julião, Sorry Drummer is a Brazilian drummer and producer who brings a soulful approach to hip hop. His music is awesome, but I believe he also deserves credit for being able to reunite amazing artists and make it even better, like he does in this song.
One, two, three, four. Going all the way. “Northern Territory” drives you, the steady beat formed by drums, bass and guitars stomp like a steam engine. Onwards, onwards!
Yasemin Mori gerçekten çok özgün sanatçılardan birisi. Sürreal şarkı sözleri ve yüksek müzikalitesiyle yıllardır ana akımdan uzak orijinal işler yapıyor. Diğerlerinin birkaç adım önünde mi yoksa aksi mi bilmiyorum ama diğerlerinden farklı bir yerde durduğu kesin. Kendi yarattığı gezegeninden ara sıra dışarı çıkıyorsa da Venüs’te uyanıyor ve dünyaya pek uğramıyor.
Kırmızı Rüyalar, bir Ferzan Özpetek filmi olan İstanbul Kırmızı için bestelenmişti. Her ne kadar bu vesileyle ortaya çıkmış olsa da, sanatçının üslubundan hiçbir şey kaybetmediğini görüyoruz. Şarkının yapısı gerçekten çok başarılı. Koşturan ritmi, Gaye Su Akyol’un lirik vokali, iddialı sözleri ve sürekli değişen trafiğiyle bütün İstanbul filmlerine soundtrack olabilir.
Orijinali Aşık Veysel Şatıroğlu’na ait olan bu özel beste, belki de Aşık Veysel’den sonraki en iyi vokalini Selda Bağcan’da bulmuş. Yakınlarda Selda Bağcan Remix adlı albümde diğer türkülerle birlikte bu şarkının da Acid Pauli & Jamie işbirliğiyle çok özel bir versiyonu var. Mutlaka bir göz atın.
This song perfectly encompasses the essence of this playlist. The simple and spacey instrumental complimented by Frank’s beautiful vocals, take you to a whole other world. Closing your eyes and listening to this song is like a psychedelic trip with no drugs required.
The circumstances in-which this iconic track from Cream was recorded under are almost as legendary as the track itself! Drummer Ginger Baker was so stoned at the time of the recording they had to duct tape the sticks in his hands. Take note to the simplistic driving rhythm of the drums early in this track.
Let’s take off with this jazz-funk classic. This track will make you feel like whatever you’re doing now will finally get done — possibly soon!
From the home of biggie, this next track on the playlist is from a native Brooklyn New Yorker know as “Reason”, who happens to be myself. This song is entitled “My favorite” and is produced by Roadsart. Roadsart has worked with numerous rap artists on their respective projects (Snoop, Raekwon, Schoolboy q etc.) this particular track is off my latest EP “Reason”//passion n’ pain (nobody cares till you win).