dang missed the doc too.
yes think back to
Warrior Groove - DSM
Aleem - Get Loose
Tashan - Read My Mind
Hard Rock Soul Movement
Straffe - Set it Off
All futuristic and hard, compared to the usual suspects, Nick Martenelli,
Jam+Lewis
Honourary mention to Maze - Twilight...ended many a club night with that in my
ears.
I could go on, but im prob on the wrong list for this talk.
Rav
-----Original Message-----
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: 18 June 2003 13:12
To: [email protected]
Subject: (313) Soul
Aww man, I missed this documentary! I hope it's repeated soon...
There's surely a strong link between the techno scene and the soul scene of the
80s, the immense power of the songs back then is incredible. Each new track
that came out must have been a real event, and I remember reading something, I
think on the back of the Prescription compilation which acknowledges that
infuence.
Of course, the main link is that the 80s soul stuff all had that futuristic,
techno kind of sound, with big drums, big synths, and even bigger hair and
wardrobe budgets!! The commitment to melody, funk, and songwriting in those
songs is something to take inspiration from, but of course not *just* emulate!
(Metro Area-style...sorry ;-)
I personally play a selection of 80s whenever I can, the tracks ALWAYS go down
well with crowds, regardless of affiliation. Man, they just MAKE you dance!!
How can that not be inspiring??
I think we have seen a renaissance in this adventurous attitude in the
productions of people like Timbaland and Rodney Jerkins, alongside the legion
of soul producers who are trying to stretch their particular template. Just
cause they write songs, are they any less 'techno'? Not for me. I reckon
there's a lot to learn from such people. Speaking with young soul/garage
producers here in London from time to time, you learn that the same things
occupy their mind - what the boxes do, how to get the most out of their kit,
who's killing it in their scene, etc. etc. Sound familiar?
So, anyone fancy coming down The Lick on Saturday?? ;-) Ha ha.
Cheers,
Andrew
