Acid Washed

I submit to you a riposte to the quasi-dubstep that’s smothering the electro/dance aesthetic with a pillow soaked in PBR. (I’m looking at you, Electro$%@##&). Enjoy, brothers and sisters, the menacing hooks and blade-sharp bass lines of our friend in aural care, Danger.

Da Funk

“You’ll have to speak up, I’m wearing a towel” – Homer Simpson

Although the above quote has nothing to do with this post, it does share one commonality with that of French House producer, Etienne De Crey… Ok, not really, but do I like both the quote and De Crey, so that much they do have in common. But moving on…

More recently I’ve been listening to a lot of this somewhat notable French House producer. I say “somewhat notable” because, in my opinion, De Crey doesn’t garner the attention his music deserve. In general he fits the French House model very well, but overall his productions venture into new sounds foreign to the genre. Regardless, he’s still pretty damn good.

This particular track can be found on the soundtrack for the French film 99 Francs, along with other De Crey tracks. While I could find a link for the download, here’s as close as it gets. Instead, the The Bloody Beetroot’s (who were somehow in Memphis last week) remix will have to suffice as provided below.


Etienne de Crey - Funk (The Bloody Beetroots Remix)


Next up for La Rivoire… DJ FALCON!


Tanks and enjoy.

Let's Do It

All Aboard! Straight from Atlanta, GA, the S.O.S. Band hits Soul Train to perform "Take Your Time," on October 11, 1980. Thirty years later, it still impresses. Just watch the video already, and check out other Soul Train performances.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FACTx6fhpLc

Blank Check

We all know John Locke for the notable philosopher, social theorist and brainchild of the social contract that he is, but while Locke help us all discover we’re born into a world free from social impression (aka “blank slate”) he failed to mentioned how “blanche” that slate really was. So, thanks John for the blank slate, but where’s my “blank check”?

Well, I need fear no more as my French home-boys DJ Mehdi and Riton are serving it up a la Cartre Blanche! Cartre Blache hit the road in US for a summer long tour which mysteriously took them to…Oklahoma City? Whatever. They’re doing their thing. Having already remixed the likes of Chromeo and Scissor Sister, Carte Blanch is on a role. Ed Banger announced a new EP from Carte Blanche dropping sometime this fall. Cant wait. DO! DO! DO!

Chromeo - Don't Turn The Lights On (Carte Blanche Remix) by Chromeo

Like a G6? Well, sort of..

Diamonds are so overrated… at least that seems to be the direction rap music is heading as referencing the luxurious, $60 million Gulfstream series (aka, like a G6) grows in popularity. If you really want to distinguish yourself as the poshest rapper alive, try rappin’ bout planes. That’s right, airplanes.

Yeah, they say “airplanes” can take you places, get you where you need to be, and on occasion satiate your appetite for off-brand peanuts, but I assure you this Aeroplane does more than that. For Vito de Luca (pictured above), the only destination for this aeroplane is a one-way trip to melodic bliss.

So, Drake, how well do you know this G4 pilot? Enjoy.


June Chart Mix by Aeroplane (Official)

Track List:

1.Bryan Ferry - Alphaville ( Leo Zero Remix )
2.Space - Deliverance ( Justus Kohncke Wild Pitch Mix )
3.Humorous Norwegian Disco Alias - I Work Out ( Special Instrumental Maxi Version )
4.Diskjokke - 1987 ( Richard Sen Remix )
5.Ali Love - Smoke & Mirrors ( Bottin Remix )
6.Jamie Lidell - Telephone ( Tiga Remix )
7.Monarchy - Love Get Out Of My Way ( Tim Goldsworthy Remix )
8.Simon Faz feat Dany L - The Model ( In Flagranti Money Belle Remix )
9.Subskrpt - We'll Be Fine
10.Art of Tones - Square Knocking

Loose Ends

I'm feeling generous with the posts today, so here is another essential track for our subscribers: Loose Ends' "Hanging On a String." Another great 80s track with tight production. This track is dear to me, as it reminds me of riding around in my Mom's Volvo station wagon as a grade school-er jamming to this song off a cassette of a recorded radio mix. Yes, believe it or not, good music used to be played on the radio. It hasn't lost it luster 20+ years later, and I have yet to hear anything that resembles this or seems as adventurous sonically. Enjoy it for yourself by re-pasting this link, I swear you won't be disappointed:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFS8qADIBCM

And The Beat Goes On

Concerning our commitment for "good beats for good people," it is my duty to bring you, the listener up to speed. As far as "roles" on this blog are concerned, I will typically be posting more 70s-80s R&B, disco and funk tracks (Lord have mercy on your soul if you think R&B can include Boyz II Men and the like), as Kyle remains your #1 authority on anything newer/electronic/house. First up is a well known track, but its been rotating heavily on my recent playlists: The Whispers track "And the Beat Goes On." The breezy production and undeniable groove (that Will Smith decided to wreck years later) may overshadow the poignancy of the seemingly negligible lyrics. For the bookworms out there, they almost have a certain flair about them, as The Whispers, whether intentional or not, decide to push back against a world that is cruel and uncaring. Yet, the force to continue is stronger to just end it all, and there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy life. That might be a projection, but the song is great regardless. Enjoy it in the link, I still am working on embedding for the future.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfN4DD0eVkQ

Falke This...

One of the quintessentials to French House music, Fred Falke truly knows his game. Falke has produced along side the likes of Guy Manuel (Daft Punk), Kris Menace and Alan Brake, all of whom bearing well the French House name. Download his remix of "The Whitest Boy Alive - Golden Cage".