Catablog of Music .V2.

12Jul08

This was the second volume of the Composed and Conducted- Catablog of music.

Volume 1 spawned a variety of genres and styles, uncovered gems and warmed the cockles of many a music lover. Many thanks to all who contributed!

This week volume 2 will be lighting more fires than an evening with Will Young and Simon Cowell combined.

This is another opportunity to share, recommend and find music that may not necessarily find the light of day or just may be of interest to other people. The aim is to have a directory of great music or what I have coined a catablog of music.

Please add your three (max) picks to this week’s catablog. Format is as follows;

Genre
Artist
Song
youtube link
myspace link (if you can be bothered)
abit of blurb, two sentences max (if you’re keen)

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Nu-Soul
Quantic Soul Orchestra

Father – (Myspace)
QSO feat Spanky Wilson (sunshine of my love track) youtube
QSO myspace – (father)

QSO, headed by front man Quantic, bring big energy to great music. This funk/soul outfit have managed to tear the house down every time i’ve heard them play, great on wax even better live!

UK Hip Hop/Grime
Hoodman

Home of the brave

Hoodman – Ringa roses Youtube
Hoodmans Myhood sorry Myspace page

What you call it? Who knows, I’m not a huge advocate of UK hip hop, Grime, Street music, but when an artist with potential comes around I have no choice but to say something about it. HOODMAN, is one of those artists who deserves a mention and if you don’t believe me listen to Home of The brave on his Myspace and tell me different.

Leftfield
Beck

Cellphone’s dead
Cellphone’s dead youtube
Beck Myspace

The guy is an eccentric musical genius that will never be overlooked. Cellphone’s Dead is a classic track, with an irresistible beat and baseline; so good I broke into a dance routine whilst in a GAP store, thankfully they didn’t call the police!

DSiot. – A don’t sleep on it Creation.


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  1. 1 Damola of Catablog on July 14, 2008 said:

    here are all the comments from V2.

    John Ndege (Facebook) wrote
    at 5:33pm on February 5th, 2008
    Indie+Afrobeat – Vampire Weekend

    These guys are getting quite popular nowadays. Vampire Weekend hail from New York offering a blend of indie infused with African samples and strings. Not everyone’s taste but worth a quick listen.

    My fav song of theres is Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa below….

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KLjD7CjLn4
    Delete

    John Ndege (Facebook) wrote
    at 6:21pm on February 5th, 2008
    Soul+Electronica+HipHop – Essensual

    A new artist raised in Germany, France, the UK and now living in London. Suffice it to say, this guy brings a splash of rhythm, ryhmes and lyrics. Its difficult to categorize his music but if you like soul, or elctronica or hip hop, you will definitely like him….

    MyfFav song of his is Brazilian Beauty

    http://www.myspace.com/essensual
    Delete

    Damola Timeyin wrote
    at 10:54pm on February 5th, 2008
    Good picks John, Vampire weekend also featured last week recommended by Andy Winter who’s pick was their song “Oxford comma”, looks like they may become a favorite on comcon!
    Delete

    Helene Skaardal wrote
    at 11:29pm on February 5th, 2008
    Hip Hop with a touch of Jazz
    Nujabes (producer, HydeOut Productions)
    http://www.myspace.com/nujabes
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjqTiQhOgU8
    hip hop from Japan, and no, its not DJ Honda
    Delete

    Alex Jarvis (London) wrote
    at 11:37am on February 6th, 2008
    Neo-Soul / Jazz
    Eric Roberson
    http://www.myspace.com/ericroberson

    Awesome tracks, awesome voice. Quite happy to stay underground too which demands respect.

    Hiphop
    Viktor Vaughn / MF Doom
    Mr Clean
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSUFly3V-RY

    Not new by any means, but I would imagine most people that flit into and out of hip hop have missed out. Off key lyrics, no chorus, all good.

    Dubstep
    Distance
    Night Vision
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_EL3K-QEMc

    Quite simply, a banger. Check out the Skream remix for a tune that will literally make your brain fall out of your ears.
    Delete

    Alex Jarvis (London) wrote
    at 11:41am on February 6th, 2008
    Oh shit, sorry Mo I’ve gotta get this one in too!

    Hiphop
    El Da Sensei
    Crowd Pleasa / The Unusual (album)
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZzWYHHe4TxE

    Old school beat, old school video, very very nice. Album is decent too, check Amazon out.
    Delete

    Jamie Walden wrote
    at 1:56pm on February 6th, 2008
    Electronic/Minimal
    Donnacha Costello
    Colorseries
    http://www.minimise.com

    This is the proper stuff. People always chat about electro disco house bassline thumping bla bla. They know SHIT. This album (on the famous German KOMPAKT label) is what its all about. £8 on Amazon is a bargain, it will convert even the most sceptical!

    Radiohead
    Radiohead
    In Rainbows
    http://www.myspace.com/radiohead

    I just can’t put them into a genre- they are so far ahead of anything ‘Indie’. Their genre can be Radiohead. I wasn’t a fan of their last 3 or 4 albums but this one is PURE MINDBLOWING GENIUS. Listen to Weird Fishes/Arpeggi on their myspace and try telling me any different.

    Lo-fi Indie Fun Stuff
    The Whitest Boy Alive
    Dreams
    http://www.myspace.com/thewhitestboyalive

    Lots of people probably know this already, but i’m listing it because anyone who doesn’t know it is missing out bigtime. Light, airy summer fun. Check track ‘Burning’ on the Myspace. Lovely.

    This is fun. Keep it up Damola!
    Delete

    Sunny Gally (Leeds) wrote
    at 5:57pm on February 6th, 2008
    Todd Edwards
    Garage

    He been around for ages and you probably wont like the music but this video is the best video ive seen in ages.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=reHrH0WvxPU

    Midnight Circus
    Garage

    Wicked band providing a new take on UK Garage, the video link below is for “Complicated” which is chilled out but the best song they did is “Back to the Summer” which is on their Myspace page

    http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=52216478

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLAgI70QWNI

    Joshua Heath
    House

    He’s done a few, very cool remixes. Best one is the “Im with Ya” remix on his myspace page.

    http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=7959004

    Sunny
    Delete

    Andy Winter wrote
    at 11:49pm on February 6th, 2008
    Twee-pop
    The Deirdres
    Sir Michael of Aspel
    http://www.myspace.com/thedeirdres
    7 piece chirpy indie loveliness from disgustingly young Derby 7 piece with an antiques roadshow obsession. Saw them at Carpe Diem on Saturday and they was boss.

    Firey-Country Rockabilly
    The Brute Chorus
    Chateau (but all the tracks on myspace are quality)
    http://www.myspace.com/thebrutechorus
    Saw them supporting NME’s new big hypes Glasvegas and they absolutely blew the headlines off the stage. Some great Elvis-like hip swinging as well.

    Electro-silliness
    Late of the Pier
    Broken (Fairy Light mix)
    http://www.myspace.com/lateofthepier
    Arch young synth fiddlers who are being hyped all over the place. This is on the new Kitsune Maison compilation (number 5) which also includes an ace Fischerspooner track. (http://www.myspace.com/maisonkitsune)

    Hurrah! A
    Delete

    Mandy Mence (London) wrote
    at 12:43am on February 7th, 2008
    “dance music that doesnt fit in a category”
    Nathan Fake
    The Sky was Pink
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0PDhNLIeYiM&feature=related
    Off the awesome album ‘Drowning in a Sea of Love’, from James Holdens label ‘Border Community’. Nathan Fake unleashes the rock beast within on psychedelic casio rock epic ‘The Sky Was Pink’.

    “Indie/Rock”, but not really either
    PJ Harvey
    The Piano
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpNxP7FcywY
    Beautiful angry and sad. A short and polished adult contemporary song.

    “freak-folk”
    Cocorosie
    Raphael
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bpuuq8_O0c
    This is really like nothing you have ever heard before… unless you’ve heard this album, title “The Adventures Of Ghosthorse And Stillborn”. I love it.
    Delete

    Sarah Wayman wrote
    at 4:26pm on February 12th, 2008
    they don’t have to be songs actually released this week right?
    new releases – Ready for the Floor by Hot Chip, naturallement!
    hmmm, i feel I should have selected a more diverse range!! three is hard!!!

    but OK….

    Artist: Broadcast
    Genre: Electronic-ish – BRUMMY STEREOLAB
    Song: Black Cat
    Album: Tender Buttons
    They’re good

    Artist: Fuck Buttons
    Genre – electro, noisey / droney – LOUD
    Song: Sweet Love for Planet Earth
    my highlight of ATP – and they use toy instruments.

    Artist- Magnetic Fields
    Genre- alternative / synth-pop / shoegazish – GOOD
    Song – i Don’t Want To Get Over You
    Album – Get Lost
    Stephen Merritt has a cool voice

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