Hear No Evil

Das EFX - They Want EFX  

This track dropped when I was in grade 8 I believe. Somewhere then in the early 90’s. Doesn’t matter. All that matters is that the time I took to memorize the words then, listening to this track over and over again are still ripe in my fractured mind now! Peace!!!

(Source: youtube.com)

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Mac DeMarco- Rock and Roll Nightclub

This track is weird. Well, it’s not weird, I shouldn’t say that. I like the track and all that, but it’s how Mr. Mac DeMarco sings it. 

I got something to admit. Sometimes, on rare occasions, usually when I am kind of bored, I’ll start making up songs and I’ll sing those songs. Sometimes, I take a turn and become a persona that is a gothic, darkwave rock-star. I don’t know why I do this. It’s not an area of music I am heavily into or anything. I just find it fun to make up songs as if I was in a obscure subculture in England in 1982.

What trips me out, is when I am doing my graveyard superstar persona, singing morose ballads about dead flowers, ruined lace and of pale-faced women with died black hair who refuse to look at me or show any emotional connection as we make love, is that I sing just like Mr DeMarco here! It’s as if he’s in my mind! Tripping me out!!!

Anyways, enjoy the track and ignore me and my little story. Peace.

posted by timtothed

Gotye - Don’t Worry, We’ll Be Watching You

There are a lot of hidden gems in the Gotye album - if you were expecting an album full of songs like Somebody That I Used To Know, you will be disappointed.

This vocals on this track reminds me of a deconstructed Deftones song.  It’s a slow, and dark song that builds into a pretty cool electronic beat near the end.

posted by skorch

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Roots Manuva - Here We Go Again

I was excited to see a new track from Roots Manuva.  He’s a great MC/Producer from London I haven’t heard from lately.  This track’s got some great, deep beats to it.  Listen to it with some high quality headphones and crank it up.

http://www.myspace.com/rootsmanuva

posted by skorch

Here’s a Ted Talk about what constitutes beautiful music by using an example of the ugliest song conceived.

It’s a fascinating story, and it got me thinking about pop vs progressive… crap vs substance.  If we all perceive pattern and repetition as pleasing (except for those crazy jazz folk), where is the line between good and evil music?

I propose this:  Music is the anticipation of patterns.  By the use of repetition, an expectation is presented of what is to come.  Pop music fulfills this expectation with little surprise.  It’s boring but comfortable.  One of the most basic human emotions is comfort and security.  

Progressive music builds up similar patterns - except it tricks you and deviates away at the last second leaving you confused and vulnerable to their new direction.  This elicits a different emotion - one of surprise, astonishment, awareness, appreciation, exploration.  These are higher emotions which I believe contributed to our evolution

Pop music is easy - the high-fructose processed food that mechanically hits all of our pleasure centers.  Progressive music is challenging, requires effort and ultimate better for the soul.  What two people are going to bond over the common passion for the latest Rhianna jam?  Who is going to annoy all of their friends with their passion about the latest Gaga duet?

Music is the greatest gift to man.  It can be used for both good and for evil.

Hear no evil.

posted by skorch

Cypress Hill and Rusko - Roll It Light It

‘Excuse me friend, but who are you trying to project your mental instability upon? Do you not know that I am on a cocktail of prescription medications?!’

spin.com is giving away the free MP3 Roll It Light It which is off of the upcoming EP by Cypress Hill and Rusko. Check it out.

http://www.cypresshill.com/

http://www.ruskoonfire.com/

posted by timtothed

The Clash - Junco Partner

I was reading about how some research scientists working in Indonesia have rediscovered a species of monkeys long thought extinct. This story makes me happy. Maybe they may rise one day. Usurp humanity. Maybe not. In the meantime, here’s a wicked Clash track to listen to. Peace.

http://www.theclash.com/

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Stefanie Sūn Yan Zī - 種 Zhong (Species)

Happy Chinese New Year!

http://stefsunyanzi.pixnet.net/blog

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Etta James - Something’s Got A Hold On Me

Thank you, Etta. You made this world a better place. Rest easy, beautiful. Rest in Peace.

(Source: youtube.com)

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Elephant Man - Church Heathen

Originally a Shaggy song, about those claiming to be religious and holy, yet they partake in loose gossip and hypocritical behavior. Personally, Elephant Man’s take on this riddim is my favorite of the many versions done from the original track. Check it out.

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Tyrone Green and his Reggae Band - Kill The White People 

Classic Eddie Murphy SNL skit which also happens to be a wicked song! Peace

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Santigold - Big Mouth [Music Video] (by ibelieveinsantogold)

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Kid Koala - Basin Street Blues 

http://kidkoala.com/

(Source: youtube.com)

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Run DMC - You Be Illin’

A classic Run DMC track as a follow-up to Mike D’s deconstruction of the word, Illin.

http://www.rundmc.com/

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