Just a quick one today, inspired by the Valerie and Friends album I’m in full retro mode at the moment! Futurecop! are probably one of the most well know (certainly in the UK) artists from the Valerie collective. They produce a refreshingly mellow style of electro-house that can suit many moods - from the dance floor to the sofa. They have often been quoted as saying that they imagine their songs being played during the credits of old 80’s films, such as Back to the Future, and I think this comes across when you actually hear the songs.
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After seeing them at BLOC last weekend I’ve discovered I love Future Sound of London! I first discovered them when Wikipedia listed this song under the entry for IDM. I listened to the sample, bought Room 208, and then pretty much forgot about them… Which is a real shame, but it does mean that I [...]
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Today is my first day back at work after BLOC Weekender 2009. I’m sat on the bus on the way to the office still thinking about the last few days. Outside the air is filled with the haze of morning mist. And I am listening to the perfect soundtrack for such a morning. Ulrich Schnauss [...]
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Two days ago I bought ‘In Silico’, and since then I’ve listened to 9,000 Miles pretty much non stop! It’s got an old school Pendulum vibe to it - with chilled out grooves, a euphoric lead line and massively over-produced drums… And I love it!
Experience 9000 miles for Yourself:
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Set against a backdrop of 80’s polysynths the extreme 8-bit tune dot’s in and out creating a lovely mellow blend. There are several versions of this song, but I’ve found the instrumental is my favourite, simply because the music is so relaxed and perfect.
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