Dead Anyway – Space Dust
Writing a long article isnโt that hard. All youโve got to do is pour out all of your ideas and combine them in one piece. Making your point in a short article however is much more complicated. It forces you to really choose your words carefully and only include your strongest arguments. As far as Iโm concerned, the same goes for songs. Short songs (provided theyโre crafted by great musicians, of course) often cut the deepest.
Enter Dead Anyway. Kate Arnold (lyrics/vocals) and Marc Symonds (beats/instruments) are currently two of Britainโs most prolific artists. If you think: โI betcha, their songs are 2 minutes on averageโ, Iโm afraid you didnโt catch my drift. Creating a short track can easily take more time than a long one.
In the case of the duoโs new single Space Dust, the lyrics are as witty and humorous as ever. Musically, they chose a driving jazzy drum beat, piano and percussion for a back drop. This way, once again, Symonds found a highly effective way to highlight Arnolds poetry. In 97 seconds, itโs all over. Thank God for the repeat button. Letโs hope Adele doesnโt kill itโฆ
Listening to Space Dust, The Jackal by Ronny Jordan feat. Dana Bryant (1993) came to mind. You might like that one as well. But: listen to Space Dust first!
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Dead Anyway – Pigs In Blankets
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I’m a music industry watcher and journalist. Worked at a CD club, a record store chain and was editor in chief of an entertainment trade magazine. Have been in the radio business since 1987, producing and presenting shows. Was music director of several stations. Also, I developed the European Border Breakers Chart, Music Moves Europe Talent Chart and ESNS Chart. CEO of Werner Bros. tekst | uitleg.
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