Stress Musik - "Revolution"

Feel free to keep the same name on the office door.

There is no need to order a new set of business cards.

It is very easy to refuse every getting fooled again. Meeting the new boss, though, is usually anticlimactic. The face might be new - and, for what it is worth, demeanor may drastically differ - but the overall concept remains much the same. Change is hard to come by, even in an industrial democracy. Constantly, it seems, that the electorate longs for a novel candidate. It seems that the chase is much more fun than the catch. Case in point: the field of candidate for the 2016 United States presidential candidate is made up of the son of a former president, the son of a candidate, and Ted Cruz.

 Take a bow for the new revolution, readers.

But the alternative is much more pleasant. Promises of change are followed-up, at least. At best, it seems that a Goldman revolution is in the works. So while "Revolution"  may fit well into a previously existing genre bin, general optimism is difficult to hide. Released day, the song below comes from zouk specialist Stress Musik. The beat, however, able to stand alone more so than an instrumental for sale. In addition to a brief introduction and head, one large verse, a pre-chorus, chorus, and outro make up the song. The is slow tempo and creates strong ghetto zouk vibes. Rhythm is carried by kick/snare, but a fluttering high hand accents the end of bars and wood block syncopates. Flute, guitar, and what sounds like an mbira are all heard alongside three synths (one harmonic, two melodic). The bass cleans up nice, ready to accompany any politician into power as first spouse.

If nothing else, much better than any electronic sounds The Who strung together.



Notable Mention: Sirus Black - "Tarracho Infernal"

The second feature is purposefully ambiguous.

Tarraxo, kizomba, and zouk are all listed as possible genre tags.

Even more interesting is the group's name. Der G Pro, Dr. Gai e Kiss Moda, alongside beatmaker Ady Karga, make up the Luanda based group Sirus Black. Now, the origins of such a name beget a number of possibilities. There is, of course, Harry Potter's godfather; posessising a similar but not identical moniker. The second possibility is a larger stretch of the iamgination. Nonetheless, Cyrus Black is indeed a comic book villain whose alternative name is the "Devil Incarnate." So while the similarities are undeniable, there is still no sign of a pet rat named Nebuchadnezzar

The song itself is common fair. Released a week ago, and available for download. the slow tempo is created by a kick. Djembe syncopates all the while. Bass far from a central aspect, but heavy in the instances it is made use of. Alas, melody and harmony are corner. Chanting vocals are used in the background as well as synth. It is during the chorus though, that the three different high pitched 8-bit sounds take ears hostage. The vocals vary from a rapping delivery and auto-tuned singing on the hook

Available for download if any party is at all interested


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