Posts Tagged ‘rock’
Street Player
Chicago is easily recognized as one of the most successful pop rock bands ever, having lasted for so many years while still charting single after single.
To achieve longevity in the music industry, Chicago’s sound evolved to keep pace with popular culture. With disco rising to dominate the airwaves in the 70s, the band released their thirteenth LP (cleverly titled ‘Chicago 13′) which was produced with disco clubs in mind.
Their track Street Player is such a departure from traditional rock and roll. There’s this long sort of tribal funk house break about halfway through (which is pretty standard for disco records of the era), but keep listening and check out the last couple minutes. It’s easily my favourite part!
Oh yeah, and it’s been heavily sampled as well… but I’ll leave that up to you to figure out. Too easy.
Crazy On You
Classic rock used to be reserved for true aficionados, music enthusiasts, and adults (ie old people).
That’s different now.
Guitar. Hero.
Don’t get me wrong, I am ALL FOR people broadening their palates and learning about music they would have not enjoyed otherwise. Still, it floors me when I hear an 8 year old humming along to Heart.
Check out the amazing use of both acoustic and electric guitars in the hugely popular ‘Crazy On You’.
Make sure to peep the video too… they look and sound sooo awesome!
Electro? Disco? Rock?
Ghostland Observatory describes their music as, “A robot making love to a tree” and states… “Ghostland Observatory is not a band, but an agreement between two friends to create something that not only heals their beat-driven hearts, but pleases their rock ‘n roll souls… ”
Ghostland Observatory – Sad Sad City
Ghostland Observatory – Stranger Lover
