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Tunes and junk
The long-overdue music post has arrived. I haven't listened to much new stuff that's got me all hot and bothered but it can't hurt to mention it.
So first, I am Timbaland's bitch. Totally, unreservedly his beeyotch. I love the non-Western rhythms, the off-kilter beats, and the bizarre sounds he samples. I just realized that he reminds me of some of the electronic/industrial bands of the 80's and 90's in that way; he has a tremendous talent for finding the musicality in random sounds. Put simply, he fucking rocks.
The new Brandy track he produced is great, very classic Timbaland stuff that's a little reminiscent of his work with Aaliyah without repeating himself. Brandy is no Aaliyah (and vice versa) and Tim brings an earthier sound to complement her rougher, more visceral tone. The track for "Who Is She To U" is old-school 70's R&B roughed up with modern hip-hop beats; the end result is a pop-dance song with the kind of passion and soul that lifts it above the crowd.
Also, I hate to admit this but I am hooked on Christina Aguilera's cover of "Carwash" with Missy Elliot. Yes, please hit me. With the exception of Missy's rap, it's an almost note-for-note remake of the Rose Royce original. The thing is, much of the instrumental parts from the original are doubled (or replaced) by vocals. The first time I heard it, I decided that Christina must be a fucking mutant. There are plenty of talented, skilled, trained singers in this world who will never be able to sing the kind of crisp, perfectly intonated runs and fills she consistently delivers. It's just insane. Very cool, but insane.
To reiterate, Christina Aguilera = Mutant.
Lastly, Pure Pop Perfection from AnneTenna. Halo.
So first, I am Timbaland's bitch. Totally, unreservedly his beeyotch. I love the non-Western rhythms, the off-kilter beats, and the bizarre sounds he samples. I just realized that he reminds me of some of the electronic/industrial bands of the 80's and 90's in that way; he has a tremendous talent for finding the musicality in random sounds. Put simply, he fucking rocks.
The new Brandy track he produced is great, very classic Timbaland stuff that's a little reminiscent of his work with Aaliyah without repeating himself. Brandy is no Aaliyah (and vice versa) and Tim brings an earthier sound to complement her rougher, more visceral tone. The track for "Who Is She To U" is old-school 70's R&B roughed up with modern hip-hop beats; the end result is a pop-dance song with the kind of passion and soul that lifts it above the crowd.
Also, I hate to admit this but I am hooked on Christina Aguilera's cover of "Carwash" with Missy Elliot. Yes, please hit me. With the exception of Missy's rap, it's an almost note-for-note remake of the Rose Royce original. The thing is, much of the instrumental parts from the original are doubled (or replaced) by vocals. The first time I heard it, I decided that Christina must be a fucking mutant. There are plenty of talented, skilled, trained singers in this world who will never be able to sing the kind of crisp, perfectly intonated runs and fills she consistently delivers. It's just insane. Very cool, but insane.
To reiterate, Christina Aguilera = Mutant.
Lastly, Pure Pop Perfection from AnneTenna. Halo.
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Too true. Aside from her talent, it's clearly her soul that lifts her out of the tepid pool of skinny blonde "singers."
I heard an interview with her this summer in which she spoke about her renewed interest in jazz, blues, 70's soul, that sort of thing. I was cheered by that comment since clearly she'll be better off in the long run if she takes time to study and learn from some of those musicians. Contrary to popular belief, Whitney Houston is not the be-all and end-all of North American singers. When Christina talked about listening to Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald I cheered.
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