Tag: News
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Richard MARCER Lets the Synths Stretch and the Tension Build on ‘Unusual Discovery’
Warmth and a sense of discomfort are closely linked in this piece. The acoustic nostalgia present in the track combines with electronics which can have a…
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Set to 88’s ‘1996’ Puts a Strained Romance on the Dance Floor
Clocking in at two minutes and thirteen seconds, the latest release puts a relationship under pressure into a compact dance format.
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Gianfranco Malorgio Pairs Guitar and Synths to Explore Italian Emigration on “An Immigrant’s Story”
The fact that he has a background in ensemble playing gives the piece “An Immigrant’s Story” a special context since it is a musician experienced in…
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Six Days in Prague Gave Bash Co. a Love Song with Marching Drums and a Revolution at Its Heart on “Velvet”
The line “It’s you in velvet, Revolution in my heart” combines all these meanings in a skilful and concise manner. The appeal is at once obvious;…
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Gus Ormo Gives Romance the Piano Treatment on ‘Claroscuro’
Claroscuro (APAPE)’s appeal rests on the relationship between intimacy and scale. Its romantic character gives the piano a clear purpose, while the surrounding instrumentation expands the…
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ErickOscar’s Album ‘Hold The Light’ Gets Personal About Love and Tough Days
His album ‘Hold The Light’ incorporates elements of ballads, acoustic pop, gospel, and Latin music and includes songs in both English and Spanish, while the most…
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Elias Dream Turns ‘Serra’ Into a Story of Obsession With a Rock Soundtrack
The progression is well suited by conversational rap; since the account is presented directly, it brings the listener close to the speaker, and the shift from…
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The Awesome Crew Give Hard Work Its Due on ‘No Apology’
The song’s premise allows pride into the conversation, and I appreciate that. If the effort was yours, taking pleasure in the result seems fair.
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Collector’s Edition Have Some Explaining to Do on ‘If You Only Knew’
Rap and sung vocals suit that conflict, giving the storytelling and the repeated plea distinct voices. The chorus keeps returning to whether she would stay, gradually…
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Nevz Gives His Mother Her Flowers on ‘Love You Momma’
I’d put the vocal at the top of the song’s strengths. Keeping it prominent gives the words room to register, particularly when the focus turns to…
