As the world's best athletes converge upon Vancouver, BC, I can't help but imagine what it would be like if I was competing in the Olympics; I would probably fair about as well as Nodar Kumaritashvili. But, if I were to try and psyche myself up, as opposed to out, these are some of the songs that would be blasting through my headphones:
Yeasayer- Ambling Amp
The art-pop quartet, Yeasayer, are back with their sophomore contribution to the ever growing Brooklyn music scene. Odd Blood sees Yeasayer moving away from their experimental-world music style for a more distinct sound which resembles aspects of the Talking Heads mixed with a bit Devo(?). If that sounds a bit confusing, then give Ambling Amp a listen to see what I mean and feel inspired to take on the world at the same time.
Beach House- Silver Soul
With the Grizzly Bear stamp of approval, Beach House have been working hard the past few months making a name for themselves. Their new album, Teen Dream, is out and I cannot stop listening to Silver Soul. This song is an acid tripper's delight with some heavy reverb and church organ drone providing a beautiful drug induced sonic landscape. So, for those who would rather be relaxed as opposed to wired before competing, Silver Soul is the perfect dose for you.
Joy Orbison- The Shrew Would Have Cushioned the Blow
With only a handful of tunes produced, Joy Orbison has been making quite a name for himself within the dubstep scene. With the likes of Animal Collective's Avey Tare taking notice, Joy Orbison is sure to have a promising career as a dubstep producer. HYPH MNGO/Wet Look showcases his ability to bring elements of techno and ambient music into the dubstep rhelm. The Shrew Would Have Cushioned the Blow is his latest contribution, and though it is a mouthful, it is well worth a listen.
Moderat- A New Error
When I discovered that Bpitch greats Modeselektor and Apparat had made an album together, two things came to my mind: Why did it take me so long to find this out and how awesome is it going to sound? With the first question not of much important I gave Moderat's self titled album a listen and answed my second question; it was pretty damn awesome! The tune A New Error jumped out at me as a perfect techno tune to blast in my headphones to pump me up.
Talking Heads- Once in a Lifetime
If I were to be competing on such a stage as the Olympics and I could only choose one song to put me in the zone, it would definitely be Talking Head's Once in a Lifetime. Off of the masterpiece of an album that is Remain in Light, this tune reminds you that certain moments don't come around often.
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