Tunes and junk

[quesarah]

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.

Comments

[among-the-waves.livejournal.com]

If her vocal cords survive another five years, that is. She had to cancel some shows due to voice strain. Aside from that, I agree with you.

I haven't heard Timbaland yet - I'll have to borrow the CD from you or hunt and peck on the Internet. Sounds interesting.

[biogeekgrrl.livejournal.com]

Yep, but you know girlfriend should know better. She's had enough training in her life to realize when she's pulling a Joe Elliot and fucking up her cords. I think she has an ego about the fact that she can sing in chest voice across almost her entire range, or at least that she can cleverly disguise her breaks, and so she always sings in chest voice.

She should just stop wearing stupid costumes that restrict her breathing and get her damned diaphragm working.