So it's been over a month since my last music post... story of how busy I've been lately that I've been replaying the same tracks over and over. I'll be doing a post on fashion week soundtracks in time, but until then, this is what I've been listening to:
No introduction should be necessary for the main songwriter of the Velvet Underground (you might remember him, he was the singing fellow with the guitar most of the time?). But for those of you who are a little rusty on your music history, the Velvet Underground were formed on the Lower East Side in NYC, and went on to become one of the most influential rock groups this side of the 1950s. They were also associated with Mr. Andy Warhol himself, who managed and promoted the band.
'Vicious' was the third single from Lou Reed's second record, Transformer (the first was self-titled, which is really only justifiable if you're that good, in my opinion). The record was produced by David Bowie and Mick Ronson, so you know it's a good one (and if that doesn't convince you, Transformer is on numerous 'Greatest Albums of All Time' lists). The song, which I am/always have been in love with is quite literally about someone who is completely and utterly vicious. Okay, maybe not in a serial-killer-with-a-knife type vicious, but so vicious that they'd "hit [you] with a flower". Apparently, the line comes from the afore mentioned Warhol, who told Reed to write about someone who would do that sort of thing back before Reed quit the Velvet Underground. Whatever, it's a rad track. And in case anybody was wondering what the Gill Ford equivalents of Tom Cruise's 'Old Time Rock 'n Roll' are... 'Vicious' is one of them. (Expect more in the future. Gill Ford is a proud supporter of dancing in underwear and knee highs.)
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Okay, so I rewatched Balmain F/W 2010 a few weeks ago on Youtube, and Primal Scream's cover of the 1967 Lee Hazelwood and Nancy Sinatra song was part of the soundtrack the user had put over the original audio. I must admit, I had completely forgotten about Kate Moss's endeavours into music, this song included (which was, incidentally, her first time singing on a professional basis). The original is a classic, but if you're into the whole electro/house type stuff, this is a great cover.
Primal Scream are an alternative rock group from Glasgow (I know I was pushing some Glaswegian music last time, but you've gotta give credit where it's due). In 1992 I was only just starting to comprehend words, but people of older generations might remember the song 'Movin' On Up', which was fairly successful in America. Record-wise, Primal Scream has done pretty well in the UK, though singles haven't been quite on par, oddly enough. The cover of 'Some Velvet Morning' was originally released on the band's Evil Heat record in 2002, but was then rereleased as a single from their greatest hits compliation Dirty Hits in 2003.
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I'll finish off with another single, this one from an excellent indie rock band, which everyone should check out when they get the chance. 'Hang Me Up To Dry' is the third single off the Cold War Kids' first record, Robbers & Cowards (which is fantastic... seriously, go buy it). Looking into the deeper meaning of the song isn't required to enjoy the beat and riff of it, and there is definitely more than one interpretation of the lyrics. General consensus though? The poor boy has been torn limb from body by some girl and he just wants her to let him alone. At the same time, there's a sense that the two are addicted to the relationship: she can't stop hurting him, and he inevitably keeps going back to her afterwards, leading to one of those vicious circles that we all love to see on primetime television. I would encourage you all to have a look at the music video for the song as well.
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Peace, love, and floating,
Gill Ford
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| 1. Lou Reed - Vicious - 1973 (single) |
No introduction should be necessary for the main songwriter of the Velvet Underground (you might remember him, he was the singing fellow with the guitar most of the time?). But for those of you who are a little rusty on your music history, the Velvet Underground were formed on the Lower East Side in NYC, and went on to become one of the most influential rock groups this side of the 1950s. They were also associated with Mr. Andy Warhol himself, who managed and promoted the band.
'Vicious' was the third single from Lou Reed's second record, Transformer (the first was self-titled, which is really only justifiable if you're that good, in my opinion). The record was produced by David Bowie and Mick Ronson, so you know it's a good one (and if that doesn't convince you, Transformer is on numerous 'Greatest Albums of All Time' lists). The song, which I am/always have been in love with is quite literally about someone who is completely and utterly vicious. Okay, maybe not in a serial-killer-with-a-knife type vicious, but so vicious that they'd "hit [you] with a flower". Apparently, the line comes from the afore mentioned Warhol, who told Reed to write about someone who would do that sort of thing back before Reed quit the Velvet Underground. Whatever, it's a rad track. And in case anybody was wondering what the Gill Ford equivalents of Tom Cruise's 'Old Time Rock 'n Roll' are... 'Vicious' is one of them. (Expect more in the future. Gill Ford is a proud supporter of dancing in underwear and knee highs.)
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MySpace
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| 2. Primal Scream feat. Kate Moss - Some Velvet Morning - 2003 (single) |
Primal Scream are an alternative rock group from Glasgow (I know I was pushing some Glaswegian music last time, but you've gotta give credit where it's due). In 1992 I was only just starting to comprehend words, but people of older generations might remember the song 'Movin' On Up', which was fairly successful in America. Record-wise, Primal Scream has done pretty well in the UK, though singles haven't been quite on par, oddly enough. The cover of 'Some Velvet Morning' was originally released on the band's Evil Heat record in 2002, but was then rereleased as a single from their greatest hits compliation Dirty Hits in 2003.
Official Website
MySpace
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| 3. Cold War Kids - Hang Me Up To Dry - 2007 (single) |
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Peace, love, and floating,
Gill Ford
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