To be earnest and steadfast is only the sign of a good captain.
Dangerous objects, however, should still be skillfully avoided. Icebergs are chief among maritime dangers; these frigid monstrosities, though, are far from the only threat to a well-meaning, seafaring vessel. Coastlines, just as well as reefs, are stealthy. As such, any and all fermented drinks are to be avoided. Trenches may be deep but the effects of an oil spill run far deeper. And yet, what is most important to note is that Conrad's friend Jim was not always a Lord.
Composure during stressful times is of the essence.
In just such a tradition, the author has made the strong-headed decision to double down. For the past three months there has been a running joke on these pages. Good or bad, long or short, recent or ancient any and all funana tracks seem to be featured. High profile sounds are pushed aside. In lieu of reaching more readers, relevant releases are prematurely preserved. And, as such, the present is no exception.
Just one week removed from the last post of such a nature, some fresh funana has surfaced. Moreover, today's primary selection features the same crew, Djs di Puro Ritmo. Released over the weekend what can be heard below is a dupla. Although, strictly speaking, "Funana Demo 2015," is a Produtor Big Vado track, the tag for Dj BlackinhO can be heard alongside similarities to last week's "Funana Batucada." The bass kicks a four-to-the-floor while two accordions are used for harmony and melody; the latter of which spans a healthy sixteen beats until a teased change near the end. A sole snare drums creates the primary rhythm while a crash cymbal is heard, somewhat irregularly, every couple of bars.
Effective as a sample, likely better as entre.
Notable Mention: MC Capps & Dj EDÝ [B.N.P.B] - "Funana Kenti Kenti"
The follow-up portion, likewise, revisits a recently featured beat-maker.
Unsurprisingly, the funana theme is maintained as well.
As part of his return, Dj EDÝ has steadily been feeding listeners' ears. Last week alone saw two novel releases from the Black 'n' Power Beats mainstay. First - a song, tentatively titled "Preview - Tarraxo - 2015" - is notable on its own. Typically sparse and destitute, the tarraxo in question relies on a hi-hat cymbal as the rhythmic foundation for good reason; arrangement is of the essence. No sound is to be overshadowed. Strings are used both for rhythm and harmony, only to be joined by the lackadaisical strumming of an electric guitar. Plenty of percussion is heard, however, with chains syncopating on the up-beat and additional drums fills maintaining the polyrhythm strong.
But the song below is much different. Released the following day, "Funana Kenti Kenti," sees EDÝ cross some open EU border; joining up, in the process, with a Parisian by the name of MC Caaps. Alas, it should also be noted that "Funana Kenti Kenti" is not the first song of such a nature for which Puto EDÝ is responsible. Like last year's "Funana," what follows is not only busy, but successfully combines the modern with the traditional. As a kick drum carries the grooves, a metal scraper and woodblock syncopate. But the song is question moves fast. Despite the sixteen beat bars, changes rapid and frequent. Suddenly, the succinct accordion is met with a longer, high-pitched synth and the clicks of a digital snare. Structured as Introduction-A-interlude-B-bridge-C-B, the impression is given of producers juggling their verses. Where A and C correspond to accordion and MC Capps, the interlude, bridge, and B correspond to synth and EDÝ.
With enough hot air written to create a new trade wind already, the author will simply say that there is nothing bad to say here.
- J.N.
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