Music Curated #30 - January 29th, 2024
It's just another music Monday
I mix it up here and share various music with my readers, so you’ll see something different each week. You may be into some of what I share, and you may not be into other things, and that’s okay. My goal is to share the things I enjoy and I hope to introduce my audience to something they might not have otherwise heard, and I hope some of it also resonates with you.
Song: Portishead - Roads
Hailing from Bristol, England, Portishead emerged in 1991 as a captivating trio featuring Beth Gibbons' haunting vocals, Geoff Barrow's versatile production, and Adrian Utley's skillful guitar work. Their debut, "Dummy" (1994), skillfully blended hip-hop beats with cinematic atmospheres, marking a pioneering moment in the trip-hop genre. While the band resisted the trip-hop label on subsequent releases like "Portishead" (1997) and "Third" (2008), they continued to captivate audiences with their distinctive sound. Check out the track “Roads”, one of my favorites from their debut.
Album: Portishead - Roseland NYC Live
Celebrating 25 years since its iconic release on November 2, 1998, Portishead's mesmerizing live album, "Roseland NYC Live," featuring a 28-piece orchestra, is back with an expanded edition. Remastered and enriched with gems like “Undenied,” “Numb,” and the full-length rendition of “Western Eyes,” this release captures the anticipation of unveiling new tunes before the second album's launch, reflecting the band's meticulous orchestration and the unforgettable setting of New York's now-vanished Roseland Ballroom.
Video: Kruder & Dorfmeister - Live at Ancienne Belgique
The Kruder & Dorfmeister saga unfolds as a tale of defiance and innovation. In the early '90s, amidst Vienna's techno boom, the duo embraced the unconventional, navigating the cosmic dancefloor landscape of the '80s. Departing from the norm, K&D crafted a dance music language shaped by hip hop, rare groove, dub, new wave, and unique sounds that defied categorization.
This 30th-anniversary live set from Ancienne Belgique is a great taste for the uniquely diverse sound of the historic duo.