What appropriate timing to make an entrance to The Warehouse Project, a definitive moment of the night for many I’m sure, that of Joy Orbison’s 'Shrew That Cushioned The Blow' mixed wonderfully into ‘Hyph Mngo’. Nice. And no better does it sound than in this moment right now, surrounded by mash-faced revellers and stunning lasers that silhouette arms twist shapes for.
As the night’s progressing, the young crowd respond to Katy B in her newfound modern icon status, with 'Perfect Stranger' proving to be the best of the night so far. Flying Lotus supplied us with edgy, experimental hip-hop sounds that only the die-hard fan missed the bar to see. And Magnetic Man prove their supergroup status, and true to their name the people swarm and squash to see this forward thinking, 21st century boy band. Or is that man band?
A few random video selections that can't really highlight the superiority of this night but can let you in to the brilliant production of a Warehouse Project show. Enjoy!
Magnetic Man (Artwork, Skream, Benga) are the world's first dubstep supergroup. How overused is that term of recent? Even so, it's worth the hype. I've been scouring the tinterweb for some kind of negativity surrounding the boys' work - not to say I do that for a living as someone who gets horny over the negative musing of others. That investigation has worked as a reinforcement of a common and shared view on this 'supergroup' and that they are on their way to global domination.
See, Magnetic Man don't subscribe all the while to the typical heavy sound of dubstep, it's more intelligent and experimental, more tight than their previous work of this 14 track album. They encapsulate the freedom that is associated with this uniquely British creation of genre; another testament that hard times can breed creativity and a sense of revolution is in the air, a precursor to the doomed political future. This may all sound a little over the top, using ridiculous hyperbole of such usual and weekly occurences - that of album making, but it is only what is seeping in the discussion of these guys.
'Flying To Tokyo' is a gentle lullaby of an opening track, as if a prelude to a torretes-styled outburst, taking off your clothes and rolling around in mud with pigs. Maybe not, eh? It's poignant sound is reflective of meadow views and intricate Buddhist teachings of the control of mind. Post-Tokyo, this aforementioned outburst hits as 'Fire' featuring Ms Dynamite strips away that peace of mind to deliver something more suitable for a school disco. 'Anthemic' tries to be just that through its festival-perfect synths, whilst 'Box Of Ghosts' authority in production is examplified by the squelchy bass, official-type synth and trance-like bleeps.
Katy B features heavily in their promotion and tracks, with a stand out 'Perfect Stranger' showing what it is to merge success of brilliant production that is celebrated in the underground and mainstream. 'I Need Air' seems a little overplayed now, yet it's unfavourable to take away the infectious affect it had on the nation's love affair with the Man who is Magnetic. 'Crossover', another featuring Katy B maintains depth in emotion without making the narrative sound like every other unoriginal dance track. And in this case, they save the best to last as 'Getting Nowhere' is the stand out track - a great choice of collaboration, as John Legend's soulful voice is imperceptible and the main focus of this longful track.
Anybody out there willing to challenge these dubstep afficianados, speak up never! Though competition is always an interesting factor. Whatever the case, Magnetic Man are representative of the rolling trends of dance music and are simply signified by the year 2010 - the year they changed the British musical scope.
Enjoy.
Box Of Ghosts
Crossover (feat Katy B)
Released: 8th October 2010 Label: Sony Music Entertainment UK Ltd Link: official // myspace // wikipedia // last.fm // Words: Sukhi Bansal
This is probably way too obvious a choice but nothing beats it this week. Already a firm favourite across the nation, already been played a million times on the radio and at clubs, heard all over festivals, it's supergroup Magnetic Man and soulful Katy B with 'Perfect Stranger'. The video below is the live strings remix of the tune, adding yet another fresh level to the tune as it's needed now! But you can rely on Magnetic Man to reinvent whatever they like.
Magnetic Man....and Deadmau5, I hear you ponder. Yes, this is the case. The actual case. On the 10th of December, the Dubstep supergroup and the electro legend combine their musical know-how to provide a night of varying tastes. All part of their Arena Tour, so if you're in Coventry, Glasgow or London, you're the chosen ones! But for you Mancunians, Manchester Central is the location!
This is an unexpected track from Magnetic Man. It showcases a different side to the dubstep supergroup, a more soulful, reflective side that soul Legend John only proves to amplify. It carries an emotive message over the epic yet simple production, with hypnotic wood instrumentation and piercing synth. Some aren't feeling it, but we definitely are. They are going from strength to strength and anticipation is noteably growing for their upcoming album release early October. World domination could perhaps follow?
Dance music performed well in the UK Charts this week with 2 new top ten entries, with Magnetic Man earning a respectable 10 and the Swedish House Mafia at number 6. This was after intense promotion throughout the week leading up to the commercial fate of 2 of the biggest tunes that will hit us this year.
Just a congratulations to the artists, and there's one due for the many thousands of people who spent their monies to back dance music.
Another week, another blinding week of tunes. This is the newsicmoos round up of noteable tunes. Let us know what you think! Plus, more singles and updates to follow throughout the week.
Jenna G offers her take on lyrics with substance: of obtaining pain through the everyday, as depicted in the official video (link below), but only to rise against it all and do your thing with style. The music, played by the trio from Brighton, is in toe with the lyrics, a blast of metalised drum and bass, heavy use of rocky drums and a live sound that isn't too far away from Pendulum's. A connotative moral victory - though not of one that you can impart on the kids! Another cool release and follow up to 'Your Revolution' from the guys at Ninja Tunes.
This below is the 'My Digital Enemy Remix' - a dancefloor housey take on a rocky original.
Who is Kidkut? Well newsicmoos came across his breakbeat sound whilst browsing one of the best compilations of the summer: Ibiza Rocks Reclaim The Dancefloor. A relatively unknown puts his knowledge of sub cultured underground music and applies it to this release; a dedication to reminiscent sounds of the breakbeat past, with a touch of sophisticated updating. The likeness to 808 State's 'Pacific' in the breakdown of this tune does no harm whatsoever. After a bit more research, it seems the label, Immerse Records, was launched by Bristolian Kidkut 4 years ago.
A layered intro, liquid sounds, bleeps, low synths, quiet bass and an overall electro-dub outlook. It's as if this release is an example of how garage music has adapted into the modern musical day.
With two tracks on this EP, the combined efforts of Smooth, Nookie and Utah Jazz offer a seismic release of happily epic proportions. An uplifting track which evokes reflective emotion, a subtle deployment of drops in snare then bass, and a jazzy, sunny and soulful drum and bass outlook. Ahhhh :)
'Jealous Eyes (Utah Jazz Remix)'
Label: Fokuz Released: July 2010
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Magnetic Man featuring Katy B - Perfect Stranger
Magnetic Man is causing a storm at the moment, with the teasing ways in which no full tunes aren't posted anywhere until released. On YouTube, for example, they have created cleverly edited clips that entice you enough to search vigorously for more. I predict that we will look back at 2010 and remember the ways in which Magnetic Man (Benga, Skream & Artwork) shook the very foundations of dubstep and rebuilt it in their own way. Big up & watch out for these guys! I..need...air..re-ye-yah!
Now, I did link this video way before & it will probably get linked again later in the month for when it's officially released - a premonition that on the week commencing 25th July, nothing will be as good as thei single 'I Need Air'. So, here it is, the anthem, the classic, the vintage, the one and only.
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