Los Delinqüentes — El Aire de la Calle If someone had told me when I started on Soundboard that some day I would post anything related to Flamenco, I’d probably have laughed at them. But since this Summer feeling won’t leave me and keeps making me think it’s freaking August already (when it’s more likely that, liking it or not, I’ll listen to Rumba music), let’s increase it by posting Los Delinqüentes’ song El Aire de la Calle; which speaks of life in the streets and smells of Summer afternoons out chilling with the loved ones. I can’t deny it, it puts a smile on my face, and that’s reason enough to ‘betray’ my past self. —Viu. (Source: soundboard) |
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Extremoduro — Bribriblibli Today I bring you another spanish band, this time, they come from Extremadura, western Spain. Extremoduro is one of the most influential bands from spanish rock scene, and it’s another band that forms part of my teenage years, when this was almost everything I listened to. A few days ago, I got to see friends from that period of time of my life. It was wonderful. Such a lovely night. A friend of mine had a guitar and he sang some of Extremoduro songs which I thought I’d forgotten the lyrics, but not quite, I sang them the other night, and here I am, singing to this one as I type. Hope you’re in the mood for some spanish rock. Have a great Thursday! -Viu. |
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Ella Fitzgerald — How High the Moon I once discovered an old vinyl record, coated in dust, residing in my parents collection. I put it on, it started spinning, and I sat on the floor right in front of the speaker. The first notes began to play, and Ella’s voice teleported me to a place I’d never been before. It still has the same effect nowadays and as I listen I find myself drifting into that same indescribable place. 96 years ago today, The Queen of Jazz was born. - Viu (Source: soundboard) |
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Symarip — Parson’s Corner Symarip, previously known as The Pyramids were a ska and reggae band from the United Kingdom formed in the late 60s by people of Caribbean descendent. Symarip is known for being one of the first skinhead reggae bands releasing an entire album dedicated to the working class skinhead youth called Skinhead Moonstomp which sold over 7000000 copies. They played really nice ska, like this piece, that always puts me in a good mood and makes me feel like it’s already summer (this song and I guess that late Barcelona’s weather has something to do with it too). Anyway, enjoy the tunes! -Viu. |
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The Curse of Monkey Island — Puerto Pollo’s Theme This one goes to those of you who are sad to hear that LucasArts is closing. Let’s take the time to remember one of the best games ever. Yes, I’m talking about Monkey Island. The whole saga is glorious, but what I’m posting today belongs to the third one, The Curse of Monkey Island, because I love its soundtrack. I’ve been wanting to post it since forever, and I can’t think of a better moment to do it. I remember I spent many afternoons when I was a kid playing LucasArts games, Grim Fandango and Monkey Island being my favorites. And everytime I listen to this soundtrack I end up wanting to play it again. So… I think you already know what I’m doing this weekend. What about you? I’m sure many of you have played some LucasArts, do you have any favorites? -Viu. |
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New York Ska-Jazz Ensemble — Brain Freeze I’ve always found impossible to study while listening to songs with lyrics. The reason is that, for my experience, if when studying, it played a song which I knew the lyrics… well, uh… I’d start singing like if I was on stage. You know… ANYTHING before studying. So no lyrics. I’d say no speedy/loud music neither. Also, no classical music, because I’d find it just TOO relaxing (specially after hours of study) I’d just be tempted to close my eyes and fall asleep. So I had to find a song which was not too loud but not too chill, and came up with this song, that hopefully will put you in the mood for whatever you gotta do, even if it is studying of what we are talking about. –Viu (Source: soundboard) |
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Pailhead — I Will Refuse In the small amount of time that is a week I’ve been listening to Pailhead. Someone mentioned it to me a while ago, but I didn’t remember the name so I couldn’t check it out. This week someone I follow on tumblr brought them back to me in a post where it said Ian MacKaye had been part of it. I was feeling curious and adventured myself to listen to them. I kind of didn’t see the point at first, but eventually ended up enjoying the whole Trait album. Specially this song, I Will Refuse, which got me loving what I would describe as a monotonous begining with this sudden rise of the music, speeding the song up. “Ah yes, nice find!” I told myself while I nodded my head in approval. -Viu |
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Angelo Badalamenti — Dance of the Dream Man Welcome to the Red Room, expect weird things to happen here! I always love a good soundtrack, and even more if it’s as good as Twin Peaks OST. I mean, gee it’s crazily good! Listening to this soundtrack always has the same effect on me: something inside me tells me to go watch the show again. It’s also nice how, when listening to the first notes of the Main Theme, my mind conjures that unique atmosphere; it’s like I could teleport myself into that small town… It’s a great song to listen to even if you haven’t watched Twin Peaks, so go ahead, press play! -Viu. |
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