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Analog Scene updates with fresh tracks and commentary on art and music throughout the work week. If you like what you hear send the artist some naked pix of yourself. Just make sure the nudes are tasteful, sexy, and original.Archive for Pop
super mario compact disco
Wednesday 04.30.08
Everyone knows about the horrible licensing flukes that can come out of video game franchises; you can look at any cartoon, and almost all movies based off videos games and be certain that it’ll probably suck. Today I have something to share with you that sucks just as much as the Super Mario Show and the movie, although I must say that John Leguizamo makes a fine Luigi.
Back in ‘93 Nintendo of Japan got Ambassadors of Funk to create an atrocious but awesomely nostalgic, inaccurate, and laughable sampler based electro hip hop album under the pseudonym, MC Mario. It’s terrible, but if you haven’t heard this shit yet than you owe to yourself to download these tracks and don’t worry, I won’t be sad at you for deleting it from iTunes after you play it.
Go on, right click these, I dare you.
Ambassadors of Funk- Super Mario World
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Ambassadors of Funk- Super Mario Land
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- Kyle
the album leaf
Wednesday 04.22.08
Ambient electronic music has always been a favorite of mine but occasionally you’ll find that it’s sometimes a mixed bag because as with all music genres becase simply liking ambient electronic music doesn’t mean that I’m going to enjoy it all. Some ambient tunage that I do like however, and it happens to come from Californian post-rock electronic outfit, The Album Leaf. The San Diego based group creates beautiful pop sounds with gorgeous instrumentation and relaxing vibes. Quite simply, their music is almost ambient pop perfection with the occasional somber but welcome overtone.
The following track comes from The Album Leaf’s mostly overlooked 2007 release, Green Tour EP. Drawing Mountains is a beautiful track of which I’m sure you’ll stick on repeat.
The Album Leaf- Drawing Mountains
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-Kyle
rupa and the april fishes
Rupa and the April Fishes have a new album on Cumbancha called “Extraordinary Rendition” that hits on a whole bunch of international vibes, from the French vocals to the Latin fusion.
The San Francisco based group’s latest album utilizes dreamy artwork by muralist Mona Caron, smooth basslines by jazz bassist Marcus Shelby, and a whole host of found sounds from live performances the band has played. The group also has a pretty extensive tour in progress, which will place them (to name a few) in the U.S., Canada, France, England, Spain, and Sweden. The San Francisco Guardian called them a “shining embodiment of globalization-gone-good,” which I whole heartily agree with.
Rupa and the April Fishes-C’est Pas D’Lamour
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-Ben
music: katamari damacy
Monday 04.07.08
Katamari Damacy is an absolutely incredible video game that has been blogged about relentlessly, even better, the soundtrack has been blogged about a lot as well. If you haven’t had a chance to touch the cult hit PS2 game then no better time than the present exists. The art style is absolutely incredible and the premise basically involves you rolling up everything from paper clips to giant squids in an effort to rebuild the start that your drunken father destroyed.
Like I said, the music in the game is absolutely incredible. One of my favorite songs from the game is a fun pop gem by the name of The Prince and the Moon and I first heard it through my friend and awesome artist, Matt Kish.
If you think this song is boss, wait ’till you play the game.
Katamari Damacy- The Prince and the Moon
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-Kyle
photo courtesy of my beautiful (and nerdy) girlfriend.
music: the ruby suns
Tuesday 04.01.08
It seems every red blooded American out there can’t get enough of the Ruby Suns. Being a blue-blooded New Englander, I decided to take a peek and see what these New Zealanders do.
Their latest LP, Sea Lion, is a nicely updated formula on what Noah Lennox (Panda Bear) and Avery Tare have been doing for the last few years. The core is Beach Boys harmony and tonality, but with some added noise, rhythmic slip-ups, and a surprisingly unique songwriting style. Hell, alot of these songs even remind me of Gowns’ terrific and recent Red State. Looks like Sub Pop has another winner.
The Ruby Suns- Tane Mahuta
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photo via Walnut Creek Alpacas.
music: man man
Monday 03.31.08
Ever heard of these guys? Jk-rofl, I know, but these Philly pranksters are releasing their latest album, Rabbit Hats, on April 8. If you missed the Stereogum coverage of their performances at SXSW, shame on you, but no worries, because I have redemption for you right here:
“Mister Jung Stuffed” is a pretty amazing introduction to their third full length in many ways. It certainly takes into account all their past tonalities, but dives halfway through into a fresh locale with some even newer sounds. Honus Honus, you’ve done it again.
Man Man- Mister Jung Stuffed
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-Ben
flickr photo from, massdistraction.
music: pop levi
Thursday 03.27.08
Hi everyone! Sorry for the unannounced hiatus, but I was away from a proper internet connection for sometime throughout my spring break. I’m back now so let’s keep Analog Scene going proper.
First up I have some news about Analog Scene favorite: Francis and The Lights. They’ll be headlining The Mercury Lounge in NYC tomorrow night so check ‘em out New Yorkers!
Let’s talk about Pop Levi shall we? It’s a relief to see “pop” in Levi Pop’s name; mostly because it helps me write a shorter post about his work. Simply, this is some of that guilty pop stuff you indie fucks have come to enjoy mixed in with original sexy and glitchy elements that break up that guilt so you can just shut up and and dance.
The 7″ releases on April 21st, just a week before Mario Kart Wii comes out! Yeah! You can purchase it from Counter Records.
Pop Levi- Never Never Love (Pink Enemy Mix)
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photo via flickr user, la furia.
-Kyle
music: ariel pink
Thursday 03.20.08
Ariel Pink makes low fidelity music.
It’s psychedelic.
Let it melt over you.
Dancing not required but highly recommended.
Ariel Pink- Every Night I Die At Miyagi’s
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Ariel Pink- Higher and Higher
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-Kyle
music: the hermit thrushes
The Hermit Thrushes are from Philadelphia and play some rad mathy tones that remind my Longstreth saturated ears of a Glad-Fact era Dirty Projectors, which is a very good thing. I had the opportunity to the see the Thrushes live a few weeks ago with the all too talented Extra Life, and they brought it very hard.
The band had been on an extensive tour, and tired as they were, the synergies of their compositional energy came through. As Anthony Braxton would say, the vibrational vectors were more than flowing that night. Anyway, “Fourth” is a pretty good indicator of their sound, and I’m sorry to harp on D-lo shit, but I can’t get it away from the “Winter is Here” resemblance. Enjoy it responsibly.
The Hermit Thrushes- Fourth
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-Ben
photo via flickr user, misterbisson.
music: xiu xiu
“No no no no, see, their’s went ‘duh duh duh duh duh duh da do,’ and mine goes ‘duh duh duh duh duh duh da dee do,’” quoth Vanilla Ice in his frantic defense of the main riff in his name making hit. Xiu Xiu on the other hand doesn’t try to disguise the comparison, and opts for an all out cover of “Under Pressure,” the track that marked the first collaboration of David Bowie and Queen.
The result kicks ass in many ways. Off their latest album, Women As Lovers, “Under Pressure” doesn’t even clock in at 3 minutes, but sees its melody taken by three individuals, and rarely indulges in any specific groove for more than 10 seconds. Michael Gira (Swans, Angels of Light) adds a terrific flourish to Xiu Xiu’s already distinctive sound.
Think Akron/Family does Woody Gutherie.
Xiu Xiu- Under Pressure
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-Ben
photo via flickr user, ultramarineblue.
