Showing posts with label the loss and recovery. Show all posts
Showing posts with label the loss and recovery. Show all posts

Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Beans' Top 10 beats of 2010: No. 4 & 5

We have counted down five of the best albums of 2010 per Producer and Musician David Beans. Now, we cross the threshold to numbers four and five. Beans reviews the latest releases by LCD Soundsystem and The National:

LCD Soundsystem - This Is Happening (Link a la versión español aqui:http://cucharasonica.com/2010/04/download-lcd-soundsystem-this-is-happening)

LCD Soundsystem is mostly compromised of James Murphy from DFA Records. If you want uplifting and moving disco rock, this is it. Past records have been more electronic and this record aimed for live instrumentation. Consequently, this is their best work to date. A record with legitimate lyrical content, a rhythm to swing with and vocals that just make sense (leaving the bullshit aside), it sticks with you.
Recommended Track: 'All I Want'



The National - High Violet* (Español: http://cucharasonica.com/2010/05/resena-high-violet-the-national)
The National is my favorite American Rock band. Fair warning, the lyrics are not to the point, the songs are melancholy and Matt Beringer's vocals are about as low as Johnny Cash following a night of whiskey. This is a record that, with the right amount of patience and understanding, will provide a soundtrack to those confusing thoughts on loss, regret and discovery. They possess some of the greatest musical organization and arrangements you'll ever hear in a rock format.
Recommended Track: 'Bloodbuzz Ohio'

David Beans collaborates with Recording Engineer and Musician Keith Vance to offer recording and audio mixing services. Recent clients include Tom Evanchuck, Diamonds and Pearls, and Justin Markert. Beans also released a self-recorded solo album entitled The Loss & Recovery EP in 2008, available atwww.david-beans.com. Contact: davidbeans@msn.com

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Sunday, December 26, 2010

Beans' Top 10 beats of 2010: No. 6 & 7

Reviews by David Beans

The Top 10 countdown of albums released in 2010 continues with the following EPs recorded by Jónsi and Kanye West:

The Sigur Ros lead singer's first solo record is nothing short of beautiful. This may be the most epic, grandiose and large record released this year by any artist. Instrumentation ranges from guitars to pianos, cellos to flutes, trumpets to keyboards, choirs and vocal loop. Several tracks aim to please pop radio while the others dabble into the emotionally draining love ballad. This record is fearless and without shame, ignoring boundaries and expectations.Recommended Track: 'Tornado' (Este video tiene subtítulos en español y en íngles.)



Kanye West - My Dark Twisted Fantasy
Kanye West not only achieved the most controversy over the past year, he was also able to release one of the best records of the year. This new album includes fantastic and inspiring production that escapes from the recycled pop formula we have heard all year. This is my favorite record of his to date.From beginning to end, it tells a story of an optimistically sad man cursed with the strength of artistic genius.
Recommended Track: 'Lost in the World'

David Beans collaborates with Recording Engineer and Musician Keith Vance to offer recording and audio mixing services. Recent clients include Tom Evanchuck, Diamonds and Pearls, and Justin Markert. Beans also released a self-recorded solo album entitled The Loss & Reco
very EP in 2008, available at www.david-beans.com. Contact: davidbeans@msn.com

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Friday, December 24, 2010

Beans' Top 10 beats of 2010: No. 8 & 9

Hola lectores del Rhythm Report! Saludos desde Costa Rica. (Hello The Rhythm Report readers! Greetings from Costa Rica.) I missed day two of David Beans' Top 10 albums of 2010 so here are the next two in the series, Beach House and Four Tet:

Beach House - Teen Dream
Beautiful and soulful lyrics, atop hazy guitars and keys in reverb, singing the songs that fit perfectly for the late-night venture home. Mostly a two-person group, the sound is huge and genuine, and recalls the ambient pop of the sixties.
Recommended Track: 'Take Care'

Four Tet - There Is Love In You
Progressively one of the most ambitious and inspiring electronic acts, 'There Is Love In You' is a record that is a lesson in sampling and manipulation techniques. This record is mostly comprised of chill tracks that are loud enough to feel yet quiet enough to understand. One of the best 'headphone' records of the year, your best friend for when walking through the city.
Recommended Track: 'Love Cry'

David Beans collaborates with Recording Engineer and Musician Keith Vance to offer recording and audio mixing services. Recent clients include Tom Evanchuck, Diamonds and Pearls, and Justin Markert. Beans also released a self-recorded solo album entitled The Loss & Recovery EP in 2008, available at www.david-beans.com. Contact: davidbeans@msn.com

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Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Beans is on beat with Top 10 of 2010

To close out the year 2010, The Rhythm Report invited guest blogger David Beans, musician and producer, to share his Top 10 favorite albums of the year. The list presents a mix of original artists who are closing out the decade with intricate compilations of musical design. The first in this series of Beans' best albums is Down There by Avey Tare. Stay tuned to The Rhythm Report through the end of the year to learn who else topped his list.

Avey Tare - Down There
Review by David Beans
A founding member of the experimental group Animal Collective, Avey Tare's first solo record combines samples of underwater grumblings, distorted samples and talk of crocodiles (Really!) with vocal hooks that can't be ignored. The record follows Animal Collective's recent mainstream success, his sister's battle with cancer and a divorce from his wife. Who doesn't love despair!
Recommended Track: "Lucky 1"

This artist was featured on the National Public Radio (NPR) series First Listen in October. Also, read Pitchfork Media's review on Avey Tare.

David Beans collaborates with Recording Engineer and Musician Keith Vance to offer recording and audio mixing services. Recent clients include Tom Evanchuck, Diamonds and Pearls, and Justin Markert. Beans also released a self-recorded solo album entitled The Loss & Recovery EP in 2008, available at www.david-beans.com. Contact: davidbeans@msn.com

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