Category: playlists
Random moment #31 – Life In The Fast Lane
More Pop Rock! The songs in this playlist has got that classic, swaggering riff-driven rock sound that crackles with power, attitude and urgency. The vocals are sharp, often theatrical. Briming with reckless energy and a sense that the night’s just getting started. The songs don’t meander — they hit fast, lean hard, and always on…
Random Moment #30 – Rockin’ All Over The World
Here is a playlist that got the classic, no-nonsense, driving rock’n’roll groove —built on riffs, a backbeat and repetitious choruses made for shouting across a crowded pub. No prog rock, no pretense, just straightforward, blue-collar charm. It’s all about the weekend with the lads and simple pleasures. Think denim jackets, lager, and jukeboxes. Look out…
The Timeless and Relentless Boléro by Ravel
On this blog, we have been exploring iconic pieces of music that have inspired numerous cover versions and cross-genre reinterpretations. Maurice Ravel’s Boléro stands out as a particularly rich and fascinating work—one that continues to captivate musicians, dancers, and fans. What so special about it ? It is 15 minutes, two melodies, one crescendo—Ravel’s boldest…
Random Moment 29 – Ghosts Again
These five songs share a notable feature, namely haunted elegance which manifests through these stylistic elements: a melancholic and reflective tone, a quiet steady beat, and a dream-like production paired with detached vocal delivery. “Ghosts Again” from Depeche Mode’s latest album (Memento Mori, 2023), is a classic: sleek and sad; and it is stuck in…
Ryuichi Sakamoto’s playlist for his favorite restaurant
Ryuichi Sakamoto died on March 28, 2023 after enduring throat cancer and then colon cancer. This is our second anniversary post on his artistry. I(Chris) has been a longtime fan of his music and wrote a tribute post about his passing. Last year, we posted on his personal playlist for his own funeral here. This…
Random Moment #28 – Jazz journeys East
As we are about to travel to East this month, these four pieces reflects an influence by Japan, blending jazz with other genres. Dave Brubeck’s “Fujiyama” blends cool jazz with elements of Japanese classical music. “Ashitaka Sekki” written for a Hayao Miyazaki-anime, is a tango, infusing jazz with Argentinian dance elements. “Pink Cherry Trees” incorporates…