The post dedicates Vangelis’s “One More Kiss, Dear” to Labour MP Jessica Morden for her dedication to the Caldicot and Newport East area since 2005. The author reflects on their friendship and her support in mental health advocacy. They encourage political engagement and wish everyone a Merry Christmas, highlighting the importance of community representation.
This U2 – Where The Streets Have No Name video just commemorates an iconic moment in pop music history and is so inspirational. The band set up an impromptu rooftop gig in downtown Los Angeles and just deliver to a street crowd the most spectacular performance. In true rock n’…
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The content enthusiastically reviews “The Mosquito Coast” series on Apple TV, highlighting a family’s perilous journey to an off-grid jungle. It also praises The Prodigy, noting their significant influence on electronic live performances despite the loss of member Keith Flint. The author urges recognition of their groundbreaking contributions to music.
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Jamaican Reggae star Jimmy Cliff has passed away at 81, leaving a legacy of timeless music. His accessible style and iconic songs, like “I Can See Clearly Now,” reflect his influence as a cultural icon and inspiration. Tributes highlight his impact, wishing peace for his soul and honoring his contributions to music.
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The author expresses strong admiration for Gracie Abrams, highlighting her performance at Glastonbury and her hour-and-a-half live show on Apple Music. They describe her as a talented artist with catchy lyrics and a captivating voice, predicting a bright future for her career and recommending her music to new listeners.
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The author reflects on discovering British singer Olivia Dean, noting her impressive 44 million Spotify listeners and the quality of her song “So Easy (To Fall In Love).” This experience challenges the author’s previous perception of British music, highlighting Dean’s contribution to the global music scene amidst a focus on American pop.
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I came across a new song by an artist featured on the ELEVATE Electronic playlist, which also includes my music. The song is an upbeat dance pop track by Madison Beer, who has a significant following. I enjoy discovering inspiring new artists and songs.
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This song pick takes us back to the very first Wez G Random Song which was from the Vangelis – Bladerunner soundtrack: Rachel’s Song Westworld sample the Bladerunner theme music with this #techno classic, with a haunting vocal sample about ‘Technocop’, whose image I have recreated for this post using…
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Ophelia is a young noblewoman from Denmark in Shakespeare’s masterpiece, Hamlet. Taylor Swift uses her here as the front portal to her new ‘Life of a Showgirl’ album that, since its release last week, has been achieving all sorts of landmark music industry records in terms of sales and streams…
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I love this band. They hail from Essex and totally took America by storm, exporting some of the best music the United Kingdom has to offer. Depeche Mode are cutting edge tech and way back when they were at their peak in the 1980s they were redefining music boundaries. Many…
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The Doors are my favourte band and I dedicate this song of theirs off the LA Woman album, to the woman I love…. Jim Morrison very much loved his life partner, Pamela Courson, very much indeed, even if theirs was a very tempestuous affair…. Indeed it is difficult to be…
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This song takes me right back to my own Summer of Love in Ibiza in 1995. I was only 17 and running wild! Amazing holiday experience with plenty of clubbing and dance music networking opportunities…. I stayed in some dodgy dive of a hotel that I bought off teletext, in…
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The writer reflects on a song by their favorite trip hop band, Massive Attack, which has been stuck in their mind. They mention a disturbing video featuring Rosamund Pike and express admiration for the band’s innovative style amidst the current rise of AI. They encourage readers to relax and enjoy the music.
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This is a power ballad. It is one of the most romantic songs that I know of. At the height of Whitney Houston fame, along comes Jennifer Rush, with granted, a one off hit, yet this songstress climbs the heights of vocal freedom and marks this heart-warming number… I had…
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The author reflects on discovering Christine and The Queens, appreciating their bold Glastonbury 2023 performance. They draw parallels between French cultural norms and British prudishness while celebrating the band’s artistic expression. The author also highlights their fond memories of France, ultimately valuing empowering art, with a shoutout to DJ Laurent Garnier.
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