Forget the introduction
No lead-in is necessary.
An excess of time shall not be wasted on the written word (at the moment). The author would much rather proceed directly to the music. Bless the almighty for both Fridays and funana; which is exactly the type of song Edyl0x shared earlier today. Accordion is the track's centerpiece. In revisiting the Kanga Boiyz name, the tempo is fast enough to be considered a Triple Crown favorite. In addition to the very percussive bass and compressed snare, a more acoustic version of the drum is heard as well. A shaker syncopates/ By and large, the song is standard fare; nstrumentation typical and a guilty pleasure is fulfilled within five minutes.
But in the words of Billy Mays, "There's more!"
After all, the title, which reads "Bouyon vs Funana," is made of of two parts. But even more important is that the first half makes all the difference in the world. Edyl0x is listed on his SoundCloud as hailing from both Portugal and France, after all. And while the lusophone influence has often been heard on these pages, the same cannot be said for the French culture. This, if nothing else, is the void filled by "bouyon."
Located in the Eastern portion of the Caribbean sea - part of the Lesser Antilles/West Indies, to be specific - are two of the five islands that make up France's collection of "overseas departments;" if nothing else, a lovely euphemism for the American government's "territorial possessions." Guadaloupe is the larger of the two sea-rocks. Coincidentally, Guadeloupe is also where "bouyon" comes from. As a style of music, the frenetic pace is reminiscent of soca while the delivery shows roots calypso and some dancehall. So while far from an expert, the author is willing to semi-blindly vouch for the style. A quick, arbitrary YouTube search has yielded positive and infectious results.
Now back to the regularly scheduled programming.
A closer listen to the Edyl0x beat reveals a subtle shift between two different rhythms for the first minute of his song. Examine the more frequent kick drum during the 0:23 - 0:33 stretch, indicating funana. The 0:34-0:40, in contrast, changes the beat and brings some hi-hat into the fold. After a couple of switches back and forth a shaker begins to syncopate. Once the accordion phrasing changes, a verse is dedicated to each style. Afterwards, the song returns to the head with the switching beats.
Although still in the realm of niche interest, a download is highly recommended. If nothing else, however, an Edyl0x deserves an undue amount of credit for the sheer creativity put into the ensuing combination
Notable Mention: Randy Valentine - "Black Cinderella"
The second selection also happens to come from the Western Hemisphere, albeit slightly northwest in the Caribbean ocean.
The second leak from the upcoming extended play Still Pushing is a rootsy romance song titled "Black Cinderella." Coming off the heals of "Wake the Town," Valentine steps back from the rap delivery, towards his immaculate singing voice. Of immediate note is the enormous size that demands attention. More over, the enunciation is clean and the vibrato is tender like Jimmy Cliff. Echoey dub effects only add to the overall feel. In addition to giving a new image to the traditionally caucasian fairy tale character, the overall concept of a woman is presented differently. The female is more than a damsel in distress No slack is heard. Instead, a woman is credited for keeping the entire operation together.
Musically, the track is equally as elegant; drummer bass, chickenscratch guitar, backing vocals. Additional percussion is heard. The sound of organ is used in assistant and a jazzy piano briefly makes an appearance.
But simply put, the song is very good.
- J.N.
A Noggle Brain Trust, LLP. website
Friday, April 10, 2015
Dj BeBeDera "Tarraxo Suicida"
Liquidate the cheeseburgers.
The internet has officially moved-on.
Sure, pockets of interest still exist. If nothing else, the cyber world is an excellent platform for connecting diverse folk with obnoxiously specific interests. Forums exist for medieval instrument making. Likewise, the web's more obscure corners might fixate on newscasters wearing boots. So, if nothing else, cats pictures provided a formidable force able to uniquely unify the senseless sea of cyber silliness.
Goats have since become a new favorite.
Of course, the kicker is the alternative meaning; an acronym frequently seen on social media for "Greatest of All-Time" in varying degrees of seriousness. The result is a label nearly devoid of meaning. But such is the inevitable nature of superlatives. Technically speaking there can be only one -est i any field; and while Dj BeBeDera is by no means the dance music equivalent of the Highlander, a case can be made for ,oving up on the food-chain.
Although originally released as part of a larger compilation in December by French label Bazzerk (including Nidia Minaj, Dj Wayne, and LyCoOx among others), the song below merits examination. Titled "Tarraxo Suicida," the beat-maker takes a page out of Machiavelli. A blow is not always required, but when used by a prince, no mortal should recover. The pace of operation, however, is slow. A kick/snare establishes the languishing rhythm with a high pitched hitch on the quarter notes. Djembe and a shaker are used to syncopate as well as a collection of three vocal samples. The enormous sound of a timpani appears to be heard as well. Rather than groove, the bass flanks the rhythm to further the languid feeling home. Differences in the melody mark the changes - the song progressing, then working backward Introduction-A-interlude-B-C-interlude-D-B-A - whether it is the sound of Asian strumming, xylophone or synth.
An exceptional track is exceptionally busy; the secondary achievement is the simply to ability to organize all the available sounds.
Notable Mention: Dj Zulox feat. Dj BeBeDera - "TarraXo FodênCiado Somos Nos"
Appropriately enough, a goat, or a distant relative of one, adorns the second feature; an easily superior cut.
Ironically, the title alone destines the song greatness
The author, a minor language nerd in his own right, feels a desire for sharing the relevant explanation. Consider that the term "fodêr" bucks an English translation. Simply put, the distant relative of Germanic has no equivalent word. The nearest example is must be found romantically in the Spanish term "joder." Both are infinitive verbs and equally difficult to define, their usage is just as ambiguous. It is the context of a sentence that determines both how the word is used and the level of vulgarity. "Joder la paciencia," for example, is a brusk way of saying, basically, "To bug someone;" whereas an exasperated "que jodienda" is closer to something like "what fuckery."
With this background now established, it is now possible to say that what follows is a song bassically titled "A Fucked Tarraxos - It's Us."
Now the featured artist, BeBeDera comes in to assist frequent collaborator Dj Zulox. The song is much more loosely structured. Initially, the rhythm is laid down by a quaint djembe with claps to syncopate. The shaker - which takes on two appearances - carries the groove as much as the bass. Whistles and the same stringed instrument that appears above carry the melody with vocal samples. Essentially, "TarraXo FodênCiado Somos Nos" patiently unpacks, but halfway through the record flips. BeBeDera maintains the bass and shaker as new percussive elements, two metal instruments the author cannot identify, become the centerpiece as an amorphous synth sound carries the melody.
The download is highly recommended
- J.N.
A Noggle Brain Trust, LLP. website
The internet has officially moved-on.
Sure, pockets of interest still exist. If nothing else, the cyber world is an excellent platform for connecting diverse folk with obnoxiously specific interests. Forums exist for medieval instrument making. Likewise, the web's more obscure corners might fixate on newscasters wearing boots. So, if nothing else, cats pictures provided a formidable force able to uniquely unify the senseless sea of cyber silliness.
Goats have since become a new favorite.
Of course, the kicker is the alternative meaning; an acronym frequently seen on social media for "Greatest of All-Time" in varying degrees of seriousness. The result is a label nearly devoid of meaning. But such is the inevitable nature of superlatives. Technically speaking there can be only one -est i any field; and while Dj BeBeDera is by no means the dance music equivalent of the Highlander, a case can be made for ,oving up on the food-chain.
Although originally released as part of a larger compilation in December by French label Bazzerk (including Nidia Minaj, Dj Wayne, and LyCoOx among others), the song below merits examination. Titled "Tarraxo Suicida," the beat-maker takes a page out of Machiavelli. A blow is not always required, but when used by a prince, no mortal should recover. The pace of operation, however, is slow. A kick/snare establishes the languishing rhythm with a high pitched hitch on the quarter notes. Djembe and a shaker are used to syncopate as well as a collection of three vocal samples. The enormous sound of a timpani appears to be heard as well. Rather than groove, the bass flanks the rhythm to further the languid feeling home. Differences in the melody mark the changes - the song progressing, then working backward Introduction-A-interlude-B-C-interlude-D-B-A - whether it is the sound of Asian strumming, xylophone or synth.
An exceptional track is exceptionally busy; the secondary achievement is the simply to ability to organize all the available sounds.
Notable Mention: Dj Zulox feat. Dj BeBeDera - "TarraXo FodênCiado Somos Nos"
Appropriately enough, a goat, or a distant relative of one, adorns the second feature; an easily superior cut.
Ironically, the title alone destines the song greatness
The author, a minor language nerd in his own right, feels a desire for sharing the relevant explanation. Consider that the term "fodêr" bucks an English translation. Simply put, the distant relative of Germanic has no equivalent word. The nearest example is must be found romantically in the Spanish term "joder." Both are infinitive verbs and equally difficult to define, their usage is just as ambiguous. It is the context of a sentence that determines both how the word is used and the level of vulgarity. "Joder la paciencia," for example, is a brusk way of saying, basically, "To bug someone;" whereas an exasperated "que jodienda" is closer to something like "what fuckery."
With this background now established, it is now possible to say that what follows is a song bassically titled "A Fucked Tarraxos - It's Us."
Now the featured artist, BeBeDera comes in to assist frequent collaborator Dj Zulox. The song is much more loosely structured. Initially, the rhythm is laid down by a quaint djembe with claps to syncopate. The shaker - which takes on two appearances - carries the groove as much as the bass. Whistles and the same stringed instrument that appears above carry the melody with vocal samples. Essentially, "TarraXo FodênCiado Somos Nos" patiently unpacks, but halfway through the record flips. BeBeDera maintains the bass and shaker as new percussive elements, two metal instruments the author cannot identify, become the centerpiece as an amorphous synth sound carries the melody.
The download is highly recommended
- J.N.
A Noggle Brain Trust, LLP. website
Thursday, April 9, 2015
Khalil Nova feat. Jesse Doragon - "N1 Xam"
Change is on the verge of arriving. Just look up at the night sky.
This past Saturday saw a full moon. For most of the world, Earth's largest satellite was fully visible; white as a French space program. But such was not the case for the western United States, where the moon's hue was slightly more ominous. Granted, the name did not help either. For the third time in just the past two years a total lunar eclipse resulted in a blood moon
To the trained eye, however, a visit from the Distortion God could be read in the stars.
March 13th passed without so much as a teaser. No explanation was afforded. As a matter of fact, the mystery remained until last night. A second date for the release of 808s of Life 2 - set to coincide with the release of Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection F - was announced. Of course, in the internet era this can already be considered lifetime away. Young Thug has since announced the release of The Carter IV for April 17th. The aforementioned tweet no longer available.
Fortunately, a coded message has been left behind with the numbers 4/18/15 and some Escherian interior design ideas. Titled, "N1 Xam" the song below whets the appetite. The sounds like old Memphis are inescapable. Bass is bigger than a Gundam. The floor shakes with every step taken. Meanwhile, the drums - hi-hat/compressed snare - small small by comparison. Both the production and the performance are handled by Khalil Nova. A nod to Bob Marley is shouted; flow reminiscent of Tennessee and new Atlanta. Best of all, though, is a return to what makes Nova beats great. The synth lay out open up the song. As the melody sounds like a space funk riff, a galaxy of possibility made with the harmony. Two other synths provide additional depth, although the chopping and screwing, handled by Nova Councilman Jesse Doragon, helps too.
Whether or not the project will be released on time or feature more collaboration is unknown. But in the mean time, quite the sample has been put forth.
Notable Mention: JaaRdel [Black Starz Dj's] - "nosso"
The second selection utilizes a minimal aesthetic as well.
Otherwise, the link is non existent; the sound is much more like deep techno than hip-hop.
Based in Talaide - some twelve miles west of Lisbon - JaaRdel is a beat-maker that makes up half of the Black Starz Dj's Portugal contingent. What can be heard below is mid-tempo, relatively unstructured batida released earlier today. Which is to say, rather than develop a definite idea, the producer opts for a impressionistic approach. The sound of a vibraphone and a four to the floor bass begins the track. Meticulously the song is unpacked and a kuduro influenced beat is heard from, curiously enough, an open and a closed hi-hat. Three synths are heard but rely predominately on short, single notes that fill a percussive role. An effect is used to syncopate as a digital cymbal swings the rhythm. A disembodied, single syllable voice is the coup de grace.
A captivating track both appearance and theory: Not only does "nosso" sound good, but it reveals that the undiscovered possibilities still exist.
- J.N.
A Noggle Brain Trust, LLP. website
This past Saturday saw a full moon. For most of the world, Earth's largest satellite was fully visible; white as a French space program. But such was not the case for the western United States, where the moon's hue was slightly more ominous. Granted, the name did not help either. For the third time in just the past two years a total lunar eclipse resulted in a blood moon
To the trained eye, however, a visit from the Distortion God could be read in the stars.
March 13th passed without so much as a teaser. No explanation was afforded. As a matter of fact, the mystery remained until last night. A second date for the release of 808s of Life 2 - set to coincide with the release of Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection F - was announced. Of course, in the internet era this can already be considered lifetime away. Young Thug has since announced the release of The Carter IV for April 17th. The aforementioned tweet no longer available.
Fortunately, a coded message has been left behind with the numbers 4/18/15 and some Escherian interior design ideas. Titled, "N1 Xam" the song below whets the appetite. The sounds like old Memphis are inescapable. Bass is bigger than a Gundam. The floor shakes with every step taken. Meanwhile, the drums - hi-hat/compressed snare - small small by comparison. Both the production and the performance are handled by Khalil Nova. A nod to Bob Marley is shouted; flow reminiscent of Tennessee and new Atlanta. Best of all, though, is a return to what makes Nova beats great. The synth lay out open up the song. As the melody sounds like a space funk riff, a galaxy of possibility made with the harmony. Two other synths provide additional depth, although the chopping and screwing, handled by Nova Councilman Jesse Doragon, helps too.
Whether or not the project will be released on time or feature more collaboration is unknown. But in the mean time, quite the sample has been put forth.
Notable Mention: JaaRdel [Black Starz Dj's] - "nosso"
The second selection utilizes a minimal aesthetic as well.
Otherwise, the link is non existent; the sound is much more like deep techno than hip-hop.
Based in Talaide - some twelve miles west of Lisbon - JaaRdel is a beat-maker that makes up half of the Black Starz Dj's Portugal contingent. What can be heard below is mid-tempo, relatively unstructured batida released earlier today. Which is to say, rather than develop a definite idea, the producer opts for a impressionistic approach. The sound of a vibraphone and a four to the floor bass begins the track. Meticulously the song is unpacked and a kuduro influenced beat is heard from, curiously enough, an open and a closed hi-hat. Three synths are heard but rely predominately on short, single notes that fill a percussive role. An effect is used to syncopate as a digital cymbal swings the rhythm. A disembodied, single syllable voice is the coup de grace.
A captivating track both appearance and theory: Not only does "nosso" sound good, but it reveals that the undiscovered possibilities still exist.
- J.N.
A Noggle Brain Trust, LLP. website
Puto San [Black Starz Dj's] - "China Gueto"
The planet Earth is incalculably.
According to Chance the Rapper, the world might not even be flat either.
Thomas Friedman would, of course, disagree. Still, it seems that surprises are abound tonight. The state of affairs is not as it should be. Just when a consistent and stable view of the world is established it seems that a single event alters all mental trajectory. Neurons are interrupted mid-flight. Not quite tip-of-the-tongue syndrome, the author prefers the term intellectual disconnect: an inability to comprehend a set of fact due to lacking a prior register of such possibilities.
For example, consider a community of Jewish folk in the People's Republic of China.
These pages has featured its fair share of unlikely scenarios as well. On occasion the Asian continent has played a role. So, much like a Sino-Passover seder, the present selection continues a tradition; and for what it is worth, the "China" label is not misplaced. The sound of a pipa carries the track's melody. At any rate, what follows is a mid tempo batida. Puto San, a Black Starz Dj's] creates a light kuduro beat is with a close hi-hat/kick. The sound of a crash crash cymbal signifies transition while a distant snare swings. Bass is used selectively to great accenting effect. Where novel usage is concerned, the vocal sample provides harmonic and rhythmic contributions.
But what makes this busy, eleven, twelve, thirteen element sound different from all others is the taciturn nature. Listeners are drawn into a track that seems passive on the surface but is keeping them in constant motion. Another quality song from a group that continues to surprise.
Notable Mention: Dj Mika - "Natura"
Eastern imagery bleeds over into the second selection by sheer chance.
The electric currents on the figure sitting in a lotus postion, though, as understandable.
Below is a brevemente. Over the course of eighty second, Dj Mika presents a verse and a chorus to a potential afro-house song. The pace set by the kick/snare/hit-hat is average and bass is largely absent. At long last a woodblock comes into to support. But "Natura" shows promise regardless. Three synths are heard; harmony, a longer melodic synth, and a third during the chorus. Seeped in EDM the hook is undeniable, at which point the xylophone only drives the point home.
- J.N.
A Noggle Brain Trust, LLP. website
According to Chance the Rapper, the world might not even be flat either.
Thomas Friedman would, of course, disagree. Still, it seems that surprises are abound tonight. The state of affairs is not as it should be. Just when a consistent and stable view of the world is established it seems that a single event alters all mental trajectory. Neurons are interrupted mid-flight. Not quite tip-of-the-tongue syndrome, the author prefers the term intellectual disconnect: an inability to comprehend a set of fact due to lacking a prior register of such possibilities.
For example, consider a community of Jewish folk in the People's Republic of China.
These pages has featured its fair share of unlikely scenarios as well. On occasion the Asian continent has played a role. So, much like a Sino-Passover seder, the present selection continues a tradition; and for what it is worth, the "China" label is not misplaced. The sound of a pipa carries the track's melody. At any rate, what follows is a mid tempo batida. Puto San, a Black Starz Dj's] creates a light kuduro beat is with a close hi-hat/kick. The sound of a crash crash cymbal signifies transition while a distant snare swings. Bass is used selectively to great accenting effect. Where novel usage is concerned, the vocal sample provides harmonic and rhythmic contributions.
But what makes this busy, eleven, twelve, thirteen element sound different from all others is the taciturn nature. Listeners are drawn into a track that seems passive on the surface but is keeping them in constant motion. Another quality song from a group that continues to surprise.
Notable Mention: Dj Mika - "Natura"
Eastern imagery bleeds over into the second selection by sheer chance.
The electric currents on the figure sitting in a lotus postion, though, as understandable.
Below is a brevemente. Over the course of eighty second, Dj Mika presents a verse and a chorus to a potential afro-house song. The pace set by the kick/snare/hit-hat is average and bass is largely absent. At long last a woodblock comes into to support. But "Natura" shows promise regardless. Three synths are heard; harmony, a longer melodic synth, and a third during the chorus. Seeped in EDM the hook is undeniable, at which point the xylophone only drives the point home.
- J.N.
A Noggle Brain Trust, LLP. website
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
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
- J.N.
A Noggle Brain Trust, LLP. website
Available for download if any party is at all interested
- J.N.
A Noggle Brain Trust, LLP. website
Wednesday, April 8, 2015
DJ Bochecha - "Azimbora Guitarra"
George Harrison was the most sympathetic member of the Beatles.
Notwithstanding, the man could not make his guitar weep gently or in any other way.
Overlooked by member of both the offshoot cults - all hail McCartney and Lennon! - and not ironically looked up like the group's drummer, Harrison passed by the wayside. The man became a Hare Krishna later in life, yes. At some point, Harrison bought a house formerly belonging to the vaudeville performer Lord Buckley and proceeded to record a song about it. But it was Eric Clapton that make that guitar gently weep on the white album.
Bochecha's guitar seems to have an equally as intriguing story. The title makes a presumed allusion to semba. Meanwhile, a tag is affixed in reference to Dj Jefafrozila's label Kazukuta. Context aside, what follows is quick afro-house. A recognizable kuduro rhythm is laid down by the kick snare while a rattle syncopates. Although an acoustic guitar is the melodic staple, it is by no means exclusive. Two electric guitars are heard as well. The song itself has a fast pace rapidly progressing Introduction-A-B-interlude-C-B-D; the C section being a percussion verse. Not to be overlooked, however, is the bass. Only three beats long, it rumbles at the beginning of a bar and trails off but effectively grooves.
Niche interest aside, the "Azimbora Gutiarra" is both solid and enjoyable.
Notable Mention: The Dutty Inspectors X Skinny Banton - "Cooking Saltfish"
The relevance of the second selection is minimal.
But good vibes cannot be denied.
What follows is a soca song; although remix is perhaps more accurate. Titled "Cooking Salt" the track below comes from Carriacou, Grenada by way of Bristol. The original is a calamitous affair. MIDI trumpet, synths, and whistle are flying all around. A Kick drum are syncopated with a triangle, woodblocks, and snare. Bass is a thick and muddy.
The remix opts for a hi-hat/snare/kick rhythm. Plenty of syncopation is still still heard, but the peripheral sounds differ. Much more synth is preferred. All of the vocals are retained and unaltered. In this case as well, the bass is the central element; withheld deep within the groove.
More soca, much more soca is the conclusion
- J.N.
A Noggle Brain Trust, LLP. website
Notwithstanding, the man could not make his guitar weep gently or in any other way.
Overlooked by member of both the offshoot cults - all hail McCartney and Lennon! - and not ironically looked up like the group's drummer, Harrison passed by the wayside. The man became a Hare Krishna later in life, yes. At some point, Harrison bought a house formerly belonging to the vaudeville performer Lord Buckley and proceeded to record a song about it. But it was Eric Clapton that make that guitar gently weep on the white album.
Bochecha's guitar seems to have an equally as intriguing story. The title makes a presumed allusion to semba. Meanwhile, a tag is affixed in reference to Dj Jefafrozila's label Kazukuta. Context aside, what follows is quick afro-house. A recognizable kuduro rhythm is laid down by the kick snare while a rattle syncopates. Although an acoustic guitar is the melodic staple, it is by no means exclusive. Two electric guitars are heard as well. The song itself has a fast pace rapidly progressing Introduction-A-B-interlude-C-B-D; the C section being a percussion verse. Not to be overlooked, however, is the bass. Only three beats long, it rumbles at the beginning of a bar and trails off but effectively grooves.
Niche interest aside, the "Azimbora Gutiarra" is both solid and enjoyable.
Notable Mention: The Dutty Inspectors X Skinny Banton - "Cooking Saltfish"
The relevance of the second selection is minimal.
But good vibes cannot be denied.
What follows is a soca song; although remix is perhaps more accurate. Titled "Cooking Salt" the track below comes from Carriacou, Grenada by way of Bristol. The original is a calamitous affair. MIDI trumpet, synths, and whistle are flying all around. A Kick drum are syncopated with a triangle, woodblocks, and snare. Bass is a thick and muddy.
The remix opts for a hi-hat/snare/kick rhythm. Plenty of syncopation is still still heard, but the peripheral sounds differ. Much more synth is preferred. All of the vocals are retained and unaltered. In this case as well, the bass is the central element; withheld deep within the groove.
More soca, much more soca is the conclusion
- J.N.
A Noggle Brain Trust, LLP. website
Dj Bubas & Nidia Minaj - untitiled
Two is greater than three.
So the new age philosopher Don Knotts said, and so it shall be.
The idea of solitude predates the television of course. From Rilke to Thoreau the idea of self-discovery hinged upon the very idea of limited social interaction. Other folks are said to be the downfall. Even the Dhammapada suggests its reader, "Be not a friend of the world."
But Dj Bubas has taken it upon himself to challenge such time honored notions
In true John Ritter fashion, though, the good Dj has outsourced for some assistance. Bubas tracks typically lean heavily on percussion. The song below is no exception. What makes it different is the sheer amount of auxiliary sounds put into the run. A mid-tempo batida, the hi-hat/snare kuduro beat is heard throughout while the backline percussion swings. The bass carries a deep groove that's cozier than the Friends were with each other. No elaborate structure is used, the track simply progresses Intro-A-interlude-B-C-reprise and crash is used for all the transitions. But what matters is content. In addition to the three synths and syncopated vocals, the airhorn is given new life. On the Bubas/Minaj collaboration the sound is more than an effect as the reggaeton staple is looped and folded into the melody.
Since his last appearance on these pages Dj Bubas has been diligently working at his style, and a track such as this presents a possibility for his many rhythms.
Notable Mention: Dj Edý [BnPB] - "Africa Beat"
If nothing else, the second feature represents the virtue of solo creation.
The author, for whatever it might be worth, is very partial to the song below.
Impartiality will not even be feigned. Truth be told, Edý has put together a banger. The structure, extra verse notwithstanding is similar to the Bubas track: Introduction-A-B-C-bridge-D. Similar afro-centric elements can be heard as well; including but not limited to djembe. But Black 'n' Power Beats is an ever suprising crew, and "Africa Beat" is an exercise in excess. Twelve unique sounds are heard over the course of the two-minute afro-house track that rests on the edge of a mid-tempo to quicker paced track. Like an older BNM track, Edý meticulously develops the beat. While a kick snare inititially establishes the rhythm it comes to change and include a hi-hat as well. Gasps syncopate while the djembe swings; the latter ultimately switched out with wood blocks. The melody may begin with humble whistle and guitar but comes to include MIDI trumpet, two different flutes. Nothing can be said about the bass that JJ did not already say repeatedly throughout the run of Good Times.
The effort is really excellent and the download is highly recommended.
- J.N.
A Noggle Brain Trust, LLP. website
So the new age philosopher Don Knotts said, and so it shall be.
The idea of solitude predates the television of course. From Rilke to Thoreau the idea of self-discovery hinged upon the very idea of limited social interaction. Other folks are said to be the downfall. Even the Dhammapada suggests its reader, "Be not a friend of the world."
But Dj Bubas has taken it upon himself to challenge such time honored notions
In true John Ritter fashion, though, the good Dj has outsourced for some assistance. Bubas tracks typically lean heavily on percussion. The song below is no exception. What makes it different is the sheer amount of auxiliary sounds put into the run. A mid-tempo batida, the hi-hat/snare kuduro beat is heard throughout while the backline percussion swings. The bass carries a deep groove that's cozier than the Friends were with each other. No elaborate structure is used, the track simply progresses Intro-A-interlude-B-C-reprise and crash is used for all the transitions. But what matters is content. In addition to the three synths and syncopated vocals, the airhorn is given new life. On the Bubas/Minaj collaboration the sound is more than an effect as the reggaeton staple is looped and folded into the melody.
Since his last appearance on these pages Dj Bubas has been diligently working at his style, and a track such as this presents a possibility for his many rhythms.
Notable Mention: Dj Edý [BnPB] - "Africa Beat"
If nothing else, the second feature represents the virtue of solo creation.
The author, for whatever it might be worth, is very partial to the song below.
Impartiality will not even be feigned. Truth be told, Edý has put together a banger. The structure, extra verse notwithstanding is similar to the Bubas track: Introduction-A-B-C-bridge-D. Similar afro-centric elements can be heard as well; including but not limited to djembe. But Black 'n' Power Beats is an ever suprising crew, and "Africa Beat" is an exercise in excess. Twelve unique sounds are heard over the course of the two-minute afro-house track that rests on the edge of a mid-tempo to quicker paced track. Like an older BNM track, Edý meticulously develops the beat. While a kick snare inititially establishes the rhythm it comes to change and include a hi-hat as well. Gasps syncopate while the djembe swings; the latter ultimately switched out with wood blocks. The melody may begin with humble whistle and guitar but comes to include MIDI trumpet, two different flutes. Nothing can be said about the bass that JJ did not already say repeatedly throughout the run of Good Times.
The effort is really excellent and the download is highly recommended.
- J.N.
A Noggle Brain Trust, LLP. website
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