The holiday fast approacheth, so I wanted to get July's playlist out ASAP. This month includes some new favorites along with some unearthed gems. My friend Jill inspired me to go through some of my old mix tapes - and I'm so glad she did. I unearthed several songs that I had held dear at some point in my life, yet had forgotten about over time. Enjoy!
1. California Soul /A. Skillz Remix/ (Marlena Shaw) - Another jazz vocalist gets a delicious millennial facelift. Great companion to the Madison Park vs Lenny B remix of Nina Simone's "Look of Love" and Adam Freeland's remix of Sarah Vaughan's "Fever". Free download on PumptheBeat.com.
2. Bow Chicka Wow Wow (Mike Posner feat. Lil Wayne) - Fun R&B seduction song with a rock vibe.
3. Lost in My Mind (The Head & the Heart) - Holden referenced this on his Facebook wall and I loved the song. Makes me think of the old West, cowboys and the whistle of railroad trains.
4. I Should Forget (Dynamic 4) - This summery jazz song was on an old playlist from 2003. I'm happy to have it back in circulation.
5. Don't Sit Down 'Cause I've Moved Your Chair (Arctic Monkeys) - The Monkeys return with more psychedelic rock.
6. Nasty (Christina Aguilera & Cee Lo Green) - Unreleased track from the "Burlesque" soundtrack, probably leaked in response to their both being on "the Voice". I love the Jimmy 'Bo' Horne sample!
7. The Rhythm of Love (Lushus Daim & the Pretty Vain) - I had her poster in my freshman dorm room back in college (she looks like a female hybrid of Prince & Michael Jackson), but never bothered to buy the album. I stumbled across it on a music blog and I'm happy to report it wasn't bad! It's been out of print for years.
8. Drink Before the War (Sinead O'Connor) - Another lost single. When "The Lion & the Cobra" came out, I was obsessed with Sinead. It still sounds great after all this time.
9. Got to Give It Up (James Taylor Quartet) - Marvin Gaye's seminal soul classic gets retrofitted for a 1960's bachelor pad. Makes me want to put on my crushed velvet smoker's jacket and mix up some Moscow Mules in my stainless steel cocktail shaker...
10. Homesick Blues (Never Shout Never) - For me, summer is all about concerts. This bluesy number makes me think of cold beers and hot shows. Free download on Daytrotter.com.
11. Miss Me (Andy Grammer) - This was a free download on iTunes. Decent pop song in the style of David Gray or Daniel Powter.
12. Freeway (Aimee Mann) - Former lead singer of 'Til Tuesday did this session on Daytrotter back in 2008. She still sounds great.
13. Stay With Me 'Til Dawn (Heather Park) - Sleek, contemporary take on Judie Tzuke's haunting classic.
14. Bright Nights, Bigger City /Shapeshifter's Heavy Disco Remix/ (Cee Lo Green) - Cee Lo's latest gets even bigger & brighter thanks to the Shapeshifters.
15. I Love My Redneck Roots (Canady Thomas & Chris Cook) - This is the theme song to a local film called "Redneck Roots" being produced by some friends of mine! Can't wait to see the movie!!
16. I Can't Make You Love Me (Bon Iver) - Colton turned me on to this. Heartbreaking Bonnie Raitt cover & the B-side to the new "Calgary" single.
17. The Man Who Played God (Danger Mouse & Sparklehorse feat. Suzanne Vega) - The latest Danger Mouse collaboration with unexpected guest vocalist Suzanne Vega!
18. America (Prince & the Revolution) - I wanted to have something patriotic for Independence Day, so this month's throwback is Prince's red white & blue tribute to the US of A! Happy 4th of July e'er'body!
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Saturday, June 4, 2011
Brant's June 2011 Playlist
1. Bright Sunshiny Day (Mashup Germany) - Jimmy Cliff, Kelis and I'm not quite sure who else are thrown into the musical Cuisinart to result in this summery selection.
2. Sad Song (the Cars) - Didn't expect a new release from Ric Ocasek & gang, but gotta say I like it! Thanks to Stacy & Janique for the 'heads up' on this!
3. I'm Not Gonna Teach Your Boyfriend How to Dance with You /the Twelves Remix/ (Black Kids) - Glee did this in a "blink & you'll miss it" prom sequence, and it reminded me how much I liked the original.
4. Instant Love (Sylvia Love) - This month's Disco Discharge pick is Sylvia Love's sublime 1979 Euro hit. Sounds like something Georgio Moroder might have done for Donna Summer during the "I Feel Love" years.
5. Restless Moods (Lulu) - Found this on an R&B compilation. Lulu recorded it in 1999, thirty two years after her classic "To Sir With Love" and she still sounds great!
6. L.O.V. (Fitz & the Tantrums) - I'm still digging these guys!!! Free download on Daytrotter. Thanks again to Jill for calling them to my attention.
7. Songbird (Glee Cast feat. Naya Rivera) - I wasn't sure how Fleetwood Mac would work in a Glee episode, but when Naya Rivera as Santana sang this to her love interest, Brittany - I got chills. I've always thought Christine McVie was underrated as a member of Fleetwood Mac. Hopefully the resurgence of this gorgeous ballad will give her some long overdue props.
8. Jupiter Flight No. 9 (Herman's Rocket) - Every now & again I come across a song that was probably meant to be edgy and avant garde but turned out to be ridiculously campy. This sounds like 1970s space porn! It still makes me smile, though.
9. Life (Ministry of Funk feat. Sade) - The Ministry of Funk guys drag Sade out of the bedroom and onto the dance floor! I first heard this poolside in Ft. Lauderdale - so now it immediately makes me crave sunshine and Mojitos.
10. Talking 'Bout a Revolution (Afro Fiesta) - This is from the first Playing for Change cd - which brings musicians from around the world together to raise money to build music schools across the globe. This is a Tracy Chapman cover, but they also do a great version of "Gimme Shelter" by the Rolling Stones on their second cd.
11. Two Against One (Danger Mouse & Daniele Luppi feat Jack White) - Danger Mouse + Jack White! Yay!
12. Better Than Love /Freemasons Pegasus Club Mix/ (Hurts) - Nine minutes of bliss. Sounds like something New Order might have done.
13. How to Love (Lil Wayne) - I don't love everything he does, but I do love how he always surprises me.
14. Mine Is Yours /Passion Pit Mix/ (Cold War Kids) - The latest from CWK gets an electro boost.
15. Post Break Up Sex (the Vaccines) - Heard this on the Sirius Alt Nation channel, and was thrilled to find it as a free download on Daytrotter. Not bad advice, either!
16. Gold Mine (Breanne Düren) - This was a free download on iTunes. Sounds a little like Jenny Lewis, which isn't a bad thing!
17. The Roller (Beady Eye) - Oasis members pull together this awesome Beatles-esque anthem after Noel Gallagher exits the group.
18. Daydream Believer (the Monkees) - Since a lot of this month's list had a 60s vibe (Lulu, Fitz & the Tantrums, Beady Eye) I decided this month's throwback would be one of my fave 1960s songs. Sheer bubblegum bliss - and I like having that in my world.
2. Sad Song (the Cars) - Didn't expect a new release from Ric Ocasek & gang, but gotta say I like it! Thanks to Stacy & Janique for the 'heads up' on this!
3. I'm Not Gonna Teach Your Boyfriend How to Dance with You /the Twelves Remix/ (Black Kids) - Glee did this in a "blink & you'll miss it" prom sequence, and it reminded me how much I liked the original.
4. Instant Love (Sylvia Love) - This month's Disco Discharge pick is Sylvia Love's sublime 1979 Euro hit. Sounds like something Georgio Moroder might have done for Donna Summer during the "I Feel Love" years.
5. Restless Moods (Lulu) - Found this on an R&B compilation. Lulu recorded it in 1999, thirty two years after her classic "To Sir With Love" and she still sounds great!
6. L.O.V. (Fitz & the Tantrums) - I'm still digging these guys!!! Free download on Daytrotter. Thanks again to Jill for calling them to my attention.
7. Songbird (Glee Cast feat. Naya Rivera) - I wasn't sure how Fleetwood Mac would work in a Glee episode, but when Naya Rivera as Santana sang this to her love interest, Brittany - I got chills. I've always thought Christine McVie was underrated as a member of Fleetwood Mac. Hopefully the resurgence of this gorgeous ballad will give her some long overdue props.
8. Jupiter Flight No. 9 (Herman's Rocket) - Every now & again I come across a song that was probably meant to be edgy and avant garde but turned out to be ridiculously campy. This sounds like 1970s space porn! It still makes me smile, though.
9. Life (Ministry of Funk feat. Sade) - The Ministry of Funk guys drag Sade out of the bedroom and onto the dance floor! I first heard this poolside in Ft. Lauderdale - so now it immediately makes me crave sunshine and Mojitos.
10. Talking 'Bout a Revolution (Afro Fiesta) - This is from the first Playing for Change cd - which brings musicians from around the world together to raise money to build music schools across the globe. This is a Tracy Chapman cover, but they also do a great version of "Gimme Shelter" by the Rolling Stones on their second cd.
11. Two Against One (Danger Mouse & Daniele Luppi feat Jack White) - Danger Mouse + Jack White! Yay!
12. Better Than Love /Freemasons Pegasus Club Mix/ (Hurts) - Nine minutes of bliss. Sounds like something New Order might have done.
13. How to Love (Lil Wayne) - I don't love everything he does, but I do love how he always surprises me.
14. Mine Is Yours /Passion Pit Mix/ (Cold War Kids) - The latest from CWK gets an electro boost.
15. Post Break Up Sex (the Vaccines) - Heard this on the Sirius Alt Nation channel, and was thrilled to find it as a free download on Daytrotter. Not bad advice, either!
16. Gold Mine (Breanne Düren) - This was a free download on iTunes. Sounds a little like Jenny Lewis, which isn't a bad thing!
17. The Roller (Beady Eye) - Oasis members pull together this awesome Beatles-esque anthem after Noel Gallagher exits the group.
18. Daydream Believer (the Monkees) - Since a lot of this month's list had a 60s vibe (Lulu, Fitz & the Tantrums, Beady Eye) I decided this month's throwback would be one of my fave 1960s songs. Sheer bubblegum bliss - and I like having that in my world.
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