It’s official, I’m no longer yearning for the halcyon days of yesteryear (at least not musically). 2009 has now brought me a tag team remix by beloved Valerie artists Russ Chimes + Anoraak, who go Bayside High all over Circlesquare‘s “Dancers” with awesome results. Circlesquare’s (aka Jeremy Shaw) minimalist album Songs About Dancing & Drugs (released back in January) is pensive, brooding, and occasionally bizarre..pretty much the perfect soundtrack for your subway ride.
Here’s a beautiful take on “Nude” brought to us by sayCet. I don’t really care for the original much, so I’d say mission accomplished. They were also included in Anoraak’s Nightdrive With You Remixes EP, which I was obsessed with last year. Check it out posthaste if you haven’t already.
And now I have an excuse to post my 2nd favorite song of 2008 – the Fear of Tigers remix of the same song.
If your life were rife with romance and intrigue (which this song reeks of, albeit of the semi-cheesy variety), how hard would it be to get up in the morning? Thus, you should start your day with the Caspa remix of “Moments in Love”.
I don’t think I need to explain why power-pop imports from France make it on this list (and part of the dreamiest collective ever, no less).
Sure every major city hates you..but they love it when you muscle on! And that crescendo around 2:25..what’s not to love?
I’ve been listening to this song most mornings for a while now because it makes me feel like any mundane task I’m doing is super-important. You should try it.
