“Union Square” by Stephane Pompougnac
Stephane Pompougnac’s “Union Square” feels like one of those moments you’re physically present and visibly awake, but your mind escapes from the confines of your current setting. Your eyes display a vacant gaze as you stare in the direction of whatever’s in front of you……but you can’t see a thing.
Instead, you’re transported to your own little world where your wishes are the only truth, and the temperature’s just right. Let’s daydream…
Title: Union Square
Artist: Stephane Pompougnac
Album: Hello Mademoiselle, 2007
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“Piano Sonata No. 14 in C♯ minor” (Moonlight Sonata) by Beethoven
I’ll be the first to admit having a relatively limited knowledge of classical music. That being said, my father had an impressive collection of works from Brahms, Mozart and Chopin so I did have a lot of exposure to the genre growing up. Although I’ve often “caught” myself enjoying some Chopin, until recently I had never acknowledged my own appreciation and always considered classical to be my “dad’s music”. “Moonlight Sonata” changed that for me a few years ago.
I’ve always felt that whether or not we like a particular song, is as dependent on the circumstances in which we hear the song, as on the music itself. Our general state of mind tends to not only affect how we act, but also what we “like”. What I’m trying to convey is that one day I heard this piece, and for some strange reason, it sounded so much better than all the other times I had heard it before. That day for the first time, the music made sense to me.
Legend has it that Beethoven wrote this piece in honor of one of his pupils, the Countesss Giulietta Guicciardi whom he fell madly in love with. Being from different social “classes”, there was never any real possibility of them getting married or being in any meaningful relationship for that matter. If the story is to be believed, then it’s safe to say that “Moonlight Sonata” is an expression of Beethoven’s romantic hopelessness at the time….
Ah L’amour.
Title: Piano Sonata No 14 in C# Minor (Moonlight Sonata)
Composer: Beethoven (Interpretation by Tomislav Stanich)
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Loading ...“Everything in its right place” by Radiohead
When Radiohead dropped their traditionally guitar driven brand of Rock in favour of a more electronic based sound for their fourth studio album “KID A”, there was a lot skepticism among fans and critics alike. However, the doubts only lasted until the actual record came out. Although “KID A” was a clear departure from “OK Computer” (the band’s most successful album), it drew high praises and a new legion of followers to a band that dared to be “progressive”.
“Everything in its right place” totally embodies the overall sound of the “KID A” album. Simple electronic keyboards driving a continuous note with little pause; stuttering vocals; and a bit of fuzz and hums adding a spacey dimension to an already interesting melody.
Innovation rules.
Title: Everything In Its Right Place
Artist: Radiohead
Album: KID A, 2000
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Loading ...“Angels” by Wax Poetic
All you need is twenty five seconds of this song to brighten up your day. The intro is literally out this world. It begins by grabbing your attention with an extremely uncommon vocal sample, which is then enveloped by layers upon layers of (I’m tempted to say chocolate…lol) sonic treats. The Creole whispers perfectly match the bass line, as Norah Jones delivers a stellar chorus over some very smooth saxophone riffs.
Ilhan Ersahin’s Wax Poetic is New York-based via Stockholm and Istanbul. The band came together in 1997 as a result of the jam sessions that were taking place with various musicians at his “Nublu” club in New York.
Incredible stuff…
Title: Angels
Artist: Wax Poetic & Norah Jones
Album: Wax Poetic, 2000
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Loading ...“Say Yes” by Floetry
Today I’m leaving my usual verbosity at the door.
“Say Yes” is simply too smooth for words.
Let’s just flow……
Title: Say Yes
Artist: Floetry
Album: Floetic, 2002
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Ssidy is what my friends call me. I was born in Senegal of Malian parents (hence my Mali nationality). I grew up all over the place…Bamako, London, Accra, Cape Town, before I went to college in Miami and finally got a job in Sydney where I’ve been living since August 2008.
When I’m not working on The Timbuktu Project, or as a financial analyst (full-time), you can usually catch me somewhere on a football pitch or involved in anything music related. Music is everything to me. Whatever mood I am in, there is always a song that captures the moment perfectly. Anyone who has spent more than 10 minutes around me will probably attest to this: I listen to all types of stuff.....possibly because no single genre holds enough songs to quench that musical thirst of mine... 