The Monday long song slot LCD Soundsystem/ DFA takeover continues. Last Monday was LCD Soundsystem's Freak Out/ Starry Eyes, which followed the DFA remix of Le Tigre the previous week. Today, two further remixes but this time remixes of LCD Soundsystem by others, both from 2007.
Carl Craig, second wave of Detroit techno legend, remixed the title track from LCD's album of the same year, Sound Of Silver. James Murph's vocal refrain remains intact, 'Sound of silver talk to me/ Makes you feel like a teenager/ Until you remember the feelings of/ A real life emotional teenager/ Then you think again'. Around this piece of wisdom, Carl constructs a sleek nine minute machine ride with thudding drums, a synth drone at the top end that nags away, keyboard parts and not a little drama.
Sound Of Silver (c2 rmx rev.3)
Soulwax remixed Get Innocuous!, ten minutes and one second of Belgian dancefloor nirvana, kicking off with just drums and then gradually bringing the keys in, Nancy Wang's voice, shiny 80s production, Murphy's Bowie- esque vocal, juddering synth stabs, the whole kit and caboodle.
Will give this a listen later. I'll admit that LCD have passed me bÿ somewhat, but their Glastonbury appearance on TV the other week was a standout for me. Wonderful stuff.
ReplyDeleteThe Sound Of Silver album is probably the best place to start, followed by the 2 that bookend it- self titled debut and This Is Happening. Plus Losing My Edge, the first single.
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