Chromeo: Live

1. The venue seemed to allow aggressive drunks through the door who clearly weren't aware that they were attending a gig and that there was a good possibility that people might just bump into them.

2. During initial technical difficulties, some of the more lairy members of the crowd thought it'd be perfect to reel of their repertoire of Liverpool football chants.

3. There was an extremely obese drunk who made every one's life a misery and who so happened to be in my close proximity.

Even so, In spite of the above hindrances, Chromeo still managed to pull of a performance so stellar, that I can say with some confidence, it was one of the highest calibre gigs I've attended. YOU MUST SEE CHROMEO BEFORE YOU DIE!

MP3: Chromeo - Bonafied Lovi' DOWNLOAD
MP3: Chromeo - Needy Girl DOWNLOAD
MP3: Chromeo - Bonafied Lovin' (LA Riots Remix) DOWNLOAD
MP3: Chromeo - Bonafied Lovin' (Lazaro Casanova Remix) DOWNLOAD

Fresh To Death

MP3: Chromeo - Bonafide Lovin' (Yuksek Remix) DOWNLOAD

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More Samples?

As interesting as they are, I promise this is the last one of these 'sample' posts that will feature on Check The Availability; for a good while anyway. I wouldn't want to steal any of the limelight from Palms Out Sounds (erm...like that'd ever happen). You have to admit though, it is rather fascinating:

MP3: Chic - Soup For one DOWNLOAD/Zshare
Used In: Modjo - Lady (Hear Me Tonight)

MP3: The Sandpipers - Beyond The Valley Of The Dolls DOWNLOAD/Zshare
Used In: Mylo - Valley Of The Dolls

MP3: Ini Kamoze - World A Music DOWNLOAD/Zshare
Used In: Damian Marley - Welcome To Jamrock

MP3: Franco Battiato - Gli Uccelli DOWNLOAD/Zshare
Used In: Dj Shadow - Blood On The Motorway

MP3: Rock Master Scott - The Roof Is On Fire DOWNLOAD/Zshare
Used In: Chemical Brothers - Hey Boy, Hey Girl

Daft Punk. Human After All?

I'm pretty sure that some blog, somewhere will have already done this one. It's kind of obvious I guess, bringing to light some of the samples that the now legendary Daft Punk used to create their celebrated dance sound. Some may be shocked, as even I have to admit, on first listen some do seem like direct "quotes" if you will. Does it make Daft Punk less credible? I don't believe it does. Let's not lose sight of the fact that dance music has always prided itself on taking old concepts and manipulating them to make them fresh and relevant to a particular era. I'm pretty sure there's a whole load more out there. If anyone wants to link to them please feel free to do so.

MP3: Edwin Birdsong - Cola Bottle Baby (Harder, Better...) DOWNLOAD/Zshare
MP3: Breakwater - Splashdown (Robot Rock) DOWNLOAD/Zshare
MP3: The Imperials - Can You Imagine (Crescendolls) DOWNLOAD/Zshare
MP3: Eddie Johns - More Spell On You (One More Time) DOWNLOAD/Zshare
MP3: George Duke - I Love You More (Digital Love) DOWNLOAD/Zshare
BONUS: MP3: Chaka Khan - Fate (Music Sounds Better With You) DOWNLOAD/Zshare

The E.L.F.

I think I can claim this to be something of an 'exclusive', at least in terms of UK blogging. While away, up in the in the North East of England, I got sent an Mp3 from Australian group, The E.L.F. I use the term group in the loosest sense, since it's the lone project of Sydney based Darren 'Daz' Cross, who so happens to be the guitarist/vocalist from Gerling.

As I said to Darren, I've seem to have developed an obsessed with Australian music. With the likes of Cut Copy, Van She (Tech) and Riot In Belgium consistently releasing high quality tracks, many are turning away from traditional music hot spots like America and seeing a new meaning to the term 'world music'.

The E.L.F. sits quite comfortably within this vanguard of Australian music, however takes a very different approach than the likes of Van She et al who've developed their sound around the current 80's reverberation. Instead, and without wishing to over analyse, The E.L.F. sound like the love child of Dee-Lite and Joe Cocker. An amalgam of mid 90's underground pop genius (if that isn't to much a contradiction in terms) and cool 60/70's ambiance. Perfect for those who enjoy fine music on oppressively hot summer days.

Visit The E.L.F.'s myspace for some nice mash-ups.

MP3: The E.L.F. - Cockroaches MP3 DOWNLOAD

Chromeo, Fancy Footwork

Damn, this song is sick, and believe me, I never ever use the word sick, I'm way too white, so you know it must be something worth your while. To be honest, before 'Fancy Footwork' I'd never really heard of Chromeo. I am ashamed of myself.

Chromeo, made up of Pee Thugg and Dave 1, are from Montreal and New York respectively. They describe themselves as "the only successful Arab/Jewish collaboration since the beginning of time." Which, when you think about it, is pretty true. They seamlessly manage to blend disco, funk and pop to create "delightfully hip," catchy dance tunes. 'Fancy Footwork' is no exception. A true funk phenomenon!

I first heard it as a remix and wasn't overly impressed. Luckily I stumbled across the original sometime after and was instantly caught by its cool tones and infectious synths. My only one criticism is that it just ain't long enough but I guess thats only because it's so good that I WANT MORE!!! To date there have been five remixes, but none match up to the original. Gold star for effort to D.I.M. (better known as Teki Latex) another artist high up on my radar, for his superb remix.

While perusing Chromeo's past offerings I came across a remix of Feist's 'Sea Lion Women,' itself a cover of Nina Simone's 'See Line Women.' Again, Chromeo do their thang to perfection, taking advantage of Feist's remarkable voice and creating a warm and hooky torch song.

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On a more trivial note, guitarist Dave (1) Macklovitch is currently Kanye West tour DJ, and if that wasn't enough he is also earning his Ph.D in French Literature from Columbia University, where he also teaches undergraduate French classes. Wowzers!

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Post dedicated to fellow student Alex.

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MP3: Chromeo - Fancy Footwork MP3 DOWNLOAD

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MP3: Chromeo - Fancy Footwork (D.I.M Remix) MP3 DOWNLOAD

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MP3: Feist - Sea Lion Women (Chromeo Remix) MP3 DOWNLOAD