Life Sounds Better To Music ~ May 2020
Life Sounds Better To Music ~ May 2020. We come to the end of another month in the year that promised so much … then took a major detour. Life has started to return to the new normal (whatever that’s going to be) and, as always, I’ve got a lot to be thankful for. New music seems to be slowing down, which I guess is inevitable under the circumstances. Here are some new and old things that have been in my ears during May.
Badly Drawn Boy ~ I’ll Do My Best
Damon Michael Gough, aka Badly Drawn Boy, is an act that I came to late. I’ve never been fortunate enough to see him play live. He’s someone I turn to when I need a musical hug. My friend Chris Haslam has been sharing his playlist over the recent months and he’s responsible for me finding this and the Baxter Dury below. Thanks Chris.
I’ll Do My Best is from the first Badly Drawn Boy album in eight years. As well as this track from the album, you can also see a fascinating short video called ‘Supersize Your Soul: The Story of Banana Skin Shoes’ if you CLICK HERE
Nathan Dawe ~ Flowers (featuring Jaykae)
A not-so-new new release, apparently from the end of last year – but new to me. Actually I think this isn’t the mix I heard but it’s the nearest I can find.
Originally a hit for Sweet Female Attitude in 2000. Apparently the song uses the same chord sequence as Erik Satie’s well know classical piece Gymnopedie 3.
If you know a softer/Glitterbox/Tropical House style mix of this UK Garage classic, PLEASE let me know.
Baxter Dury ~ I’m Not Your Dog
New to me, Baxter is the son of Ian Dury. He actually appears on the cover of his dad’s iconic ‘New Boot and Panties’ album. ‘The Night Chancers’ by Baxter Dury is the other recommendation, from my friend Chris Haslam. Another that made a big impact on my May playlist. His vocal style is so much like his Dad’s, ‘I’m Not Your Dog’ is a great example of this.
Neil Finn featuring Stevie Nicks & Christine McVie ~ Find Your Way Back Home
One of my all-time heroes released a new track at the end of the month. Mr Finn of Crowded House fame, and more recently a member of Fleetwood Mac, wrote the song for the homeless of population of Auckland in New Zealand and the Auckland City Mission which works to support them.
The song features Stevie Nicks sharing the lead vocals and Christine McVie on backing vocals.
It’s beautiful.
Prince ~ I Wanna Be Your Lover ~ Dimitri From Paris Remix
OMG! This remix is from way back, but I hadn’t heard it until it featured on a recent Glitterbox Radio podcasts. One of my favourite Prince tracks remixed by one of my favourite remixers – Dimitri From Paris. Ignore the Dimitri from Stoke tag on the video – that’s probably to reduce the possibility of it getting taken down). THIS is absolutely my favourite find of the month.
And that, dear listener, is Life Sounds Better To Music ~ May 2020. I must confess it was hard to find four tracks this month. Maybe it’s the lack of new releases or maybe it’s just me. If you have some stand out new music on your playlist, or have any thoughts about these, please get in touch – paul@thepartydj.co.uk.
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I wish you peace, love and music in June as I raise my mug of tea to you ~ cheers! x
