Alistair Oakes and The Myth – "He Better Take Care Of You" (2010)
I was fortunate enough to catch "Alistair Oakes and The Myth" performing the other night at a local venue known as "The Bug Jar". With a whiskey in hand, a loosened tie and pulled out dress shirt, this was no typical rock band. I likened their opening song "He Better Take Care Of You" to the sort of flavor harnessed by the likes of Stephen Merritt of The Magnetic Fields or Jens Lekman and I'd like to believe it may have broadened some horizons. Another piece, entitled "Wanderlust", was a spoken word song thanking (aparently members of the audience) for given a reason not to take all 300 pills, and other self diminishing acts of that ilk. Although not entirely local, with members hailing from NYC and San Francisco (and the drummer, who appeared to be freshly from the Apple Store and taking the shape of a new iPod Nano), I am happy to say that Rochester is not devoid of creative music. Visit their bandcamp page for a listen! Song Recommendations If you like this song, I also suggest: Jens Lekman The Magnetic Fields The Smiths I also suggest the music genre: Indie Pop Click here for more info on Alistair Oakes and The Myth – Reach for the Stairs – "He Better Take Care Of You". The MP3 may be downloaded here…
Girl Talk – "All Day" (2010)
Those other songs I posted in 2010… yeah, never you mind all of that! You have got to listen to this! Bask in the glory of a good mash-up! Most include 2 or 3, maybe 10 different songs. Girl Talk has raised the bar with "All Day" though, listing over 350 songs sampled in the over 70 minute song. Could it be the sign of the apocalypse or the dawning of a new age? Are we jumping on the wagon or falling off again. Time to find out! Part 1: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bMM7tGV9MI] Part 2: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtsxfquYHf0] Part 3: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVmXXWcfitw] Part 4: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ka3GznTXur8] Part 5: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZu_lLGFDtM] Part 6: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzf8NNF1Af4] Part 7: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRCEgD1nRRM] Part 8: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nr2cfwR0roU] Part 9: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DBmMoW5lSs] Part 10: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1pd69r1Il8] Part 11: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0yY0zxk-18] Part 12: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bo5bBq2j2EE] PS: You can download it for free here! PPS: Props to my "song a day" compatriot and friend "Listen To The Danielle" for tipping me off to this song! PPPS: I am counting it all as one song, as Girl Talk intended it to be played, and as you should! Song Recommendations If you like this song, I also suggest: Baths DJ Earworm Dsico I also suggest the music genre: Mashup Click here for more info on Girl Talk – "All Day". The MP3 may be downloaded for free here…