Finally!

Stop! Before you read this you should know that today's post has nothing intelligent to say about music. So about a year ago, while watching a home made movie at a local film festival I heard the world's catchiest song. I was whistling it for days! A few weeks later I heard a snippet of the same song on a radio add. I then set on a quest to find this insanely catchy song. I spent a good two days in between classes and homework searching in vain for this elusive song that was stuck in my head. I eventually gave up and forgot about the song... until today. As I was listening to one of my favorite internet radio stations my attention was pricked by the sound of a familiar tune. I wasted no time and quickly made my way to the computer that was playing the much sought after song. I realize this build up has been a tad dramatic but hopefully worth it. The song I had been searching was called "Happy Up Here" by a Norwegian electronic duo named Royksopp. Be warned, this song will have you dancing and whistling for the next three days. Happy listening!

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=klxai9aaxUw

Electronica

Yes I'm actually posting about music outside of the indie/alternative rock genre. To start off I'll give credit to my good friend Rawley (now Elder Selk) for introducing me to the techno/electronic genre which he gained an appreciation for while at school in Utah. Who knew Utah had something good to offer. Now I'm not going to pretend to know what I'm talking about when it comes to electronic music because I'm just starting to get a feel for it. All I can say is I cannot get enough. Although I've had the chance to listen to lots of different groups I've chosen two of my favorite for today.

The first group is a French electronic duo named Justice. The duo consists of Gaspard Augé and Xavier de Rosnay. They're known for incorporating strong rock and indie influences into their music. Their first and only album to date, entitled Cross (or † for short), received huge critical success. Rumor has it their second album is in the making. Some of you may have heard the song I've chosen. It's probably their most famous and perhaps most catchy song. Give it a listen and if you like it definitely try out the rest of their stuff. The link I've provided has no video. They do have a cool video to go along with the song but the sound quality is poor.


 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjWPyDMk8k8&feature=related

The second group is Daft Punk. If you are familiar to the Electronic music scene these artists should need no introduction. Dubbed "Electro Kings", Daft Punk are arguably the most ground breaking and influential Electronic artists of all time. They are also a french duo who have been around since the early 90's. Their trademark look of space age helmets and robotic style gloves have kept their identities relatively unknown. A neat little bit of info is that they recently composed the entire movie score for the much anticipated Tron: Legacy. There are a few scenes in the movie where you'll find yourself wanting to tap your foot and bob your head because the music is just so good. The song I've chosen today comes from a live recording taken from a concert in Paris in 2007. If you haven't already been blown away by Daft Punk take some time and give them a good listen. By the way if at all possible try to listen to these songs with speakers or headphones that have decent sound quality.






http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZuGcPGKVJc

P.S. Comments are well appreciated so feel free.