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<figure id="figure-okekh8cq0vrm27j2v77"><img id="okekh8cq0vrm27j2v77" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/28UZu0pvO0t9OVgpnGeGjUg1Ptx1wnZLNYn6z1eqWRwhvB86xCfAxDUr9RzGDETX.png" alt="Interior of former Chamberi Station of Madrid Metro with old Subway Stations Map - Madrid, Spain" title="Interior of former Chamberi Station of Madrid Metro with old Subway Stations Map - Madrid, Spain" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl lg:rounded-4xl" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/28UZu0pvO0t9OVgpnGeGjUg1Ptx1wnZLNYn6z1eqWRwhvB86xCfAxDUr9RzGDETX.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"></figure>A bunch of stuff I made earlier this year, was inspired by many sounds at the time, ranging from Japanese electronic music to Deep House. The main theme of this project was to combine different sounds into some musical form—quite like how in a scrapbook or collage, different elements are brought together to create the art. I wanted a big experimental/electronic feel to this project, yet also have elements of Hip Hop, R&amp;B, and Jazz in some places. The project is up on my Bandcamp to listen to, Peace!Danny J <a title="Danny J - Scrapbook Vol 1" href="https://dannyj1.bandcamp.com/album/scrapbook-vol-1" data-mce-href="https://dannyj1.bandcamp.com/album/scrapbook-vol-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bandcamp Link</a>

Scrapbook Volume 1 - Experimental Electronic Album On My Bandcamp

<figure id="figure-6kecpp90d6m2azl8s7"><img id="6kecpp90d6m2azl8s7" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/234lNkV6LAkxq1y2HzkRGtPhLMZTKL61IFUP1wJ6kiNr0kCKJFKSxb4MOVrlkDMd.png" alt="Subway station in Berlin, Germany with the wall beside the rails covered in graffiti spray paint" title="Subway station in Berlin, Germany with the wall beside the rails covered in graffiti spray paint" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl lg:rounded-4xl" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/234lNkV6LAkxq1y2HzkRGtPhLMZTKL61IFUP1wJ6kiNr0kCKJFKSxb4MOVrlkDMd.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"></figure> The Swiss musician and artist Fiona Fiasco teamed up with the amazing producer Melodiesinfonie to create her latest project ‘Forever Faking Memoirs’. The 8 track LP combines both of the artists’ styles seamlessly. The project starts with the wonderfully named ‘Brangelina Fanfiction’. The intriguing title had me expecting a lively sound, but I was pleasantly surprised by the soothing and enticing melody instead. I instantly fell for the soft click-clacks of the drumline and the use of dreamy keyboard chords. My first listen of this song literally made me put a pause on responding to emails to go and bask in the evening sunlight streaming in from my bedroom window. Bliss. Fiona’s hazy, almost hypnotic voice marries well with each rhythm presented on the project. There are moments in a few songs where the instrumental shines by itself, but Fiona’s vocals adds depth and develops the sentiment the song possesses which further allows the listener to be completely swept away. I felt this the most with ‘Strong Ankles’ and ‘You Didn’t Touch My Neck’. My favourite track from this project changes from day to day, but I have a very deep appreciation for ‘Je Suis Avec Moi’. The song is very high energy and the delivery of the lyrics have an extra playful feel to them. It’s absolutely perfect for frantically dancing around your bedroom (which I often do). The old skool electronic arrangement stands out among the duo’s more sensual sounds. I would rate this project 4.5/5 Aloe Vera plants. I’m definitely looking forward to future work from Fiona Fiasco &amp; Melodiesinfoie collectively as well as individually! Miss Finewood&nbsp;Instagram - @missfinewood <figure id="figure-66ppe9sgylm22fdwd8"><iframe id="66ppe9sgylm22fdwd8" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/GIUIa0SPuPI" class="w-full bg-gray-100 rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl lg:rounded-4xl" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9;" allowfullscreen="" data-url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIUIa0SPuPI&amp;list=PLkLGtfv9wqNJRHMBK4QGfEgKnbFvj2pW-" data-corners="default" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/GIUIa0SPuPI" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9;"></iframe></figure>

Miss Finewood Review - Forever Faking Memoirs - Fiona Fiasco & Melodiesinfonie

<figure id="figure-wo8x2dnkh9m1z0uoxl" class="selected"><img id="wo8x2dnkh9m1z0uoxl" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/13R5q8dfSdR65FqDG1npUiG9amLpPGt0VnzuZPPL0BeswsVGaThnPEDJ55X7y2oY.png" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl lg:rounded-4xl" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;" data-corners="large" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/13R5q8dfSdR65FqDG1npUiG9amLpPGt0VnzuZPPL0BeswsVGaThnPEDJ55X7y2oY.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;"></figure>Frevo originated in Pernambuco, Brazil, and is a traditional rhythm and music used in Brazilian carnivals. It has some of its origins in the carnival clubs of black and mestizo workers in Recife, as well as the European marching style music, which was popular at the time. &nbsp;The word Frevo originates from the Portuguese word ferver, which means boil, essentially describing the dance accompanied by Frevo music, that the style is like dancing on boiling water. The dance movements and acrobatics take their roots from Capoeira, another Brazilian dance and martial art created by enslaved Africans in the country. Frevo dance is also known as passo or step and its dancers are known as passistas, who usually wear colourful clothing. Passistas often dance with an umbrella, performing many movements with the umbrella alongside acrobatics.There are three types of Frevo music: street (Frevo de Rua), Block (Frevo de Bloco), and song (Frevo Song). Street Frevo is an instrumental orchestral style, where the metal and woodwind families are at the center of the performance, this type of Frevo is mainly danced to. Block Frevo is another orchestral-influenced style, however, there is a bigger focus on string instruments and woodwinds. This style is also accompanied by a female choir, who sing about the enjoyment and nostalgia of carnival time. Frevo song has a similar instrument arrangement as Street Frevo, and is often sung on stages. In the 1950s frevo was introduced to the carnival of Salvador, Bahia, and included instruments such as electric guitars. This style became known as Bahian frevo (Frevo Baiano).Danny J<figure id="figure-49djwwl4d6m1z1d0jq" class=""><img id="49djwwl4d6m1z1d0jq" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/27QITigMLgnQ7k4JPemEhJQQJvQkmvcutPC86sid0xbnGomb7PaGUM1HKNNA1Ngw.png" alt="Portrait of talented beautiful woman playing accordion isolated over white studio background. Emotions" title="Portrait of talented beautiful woman playing accordion isolated over white studio background. Emotions" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl lg:rounded-4xl" style="aspect-ratio: 1/1; object-position: undefined undefined;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="1:1" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/27QITigMLgnQ7k4JPemEhJQQJvQkmvcutPC86sid0xbnGomb7PaGUM1HKNNA1Ngw.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 1/1; object-position: undefined undefined;"></figure><figure id="figure-fx1htebberm1z15hl4" class=""><iframe id="fx1htebberm1z15hl4" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/6XruFqqeq9o" class="w-full bg-gray-100 rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl lg:rounded-4xl" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9;" allowfullscreen="" data-url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XruFqqeq9o" data-corners="default" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/6XruFqqeq9o" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9;"></iframe></figure>

The World of Frevo

<figure id="figure-fjiaoas8tnm1z2i79o" class=""><img id="fjiaoas8tnm1z2i79o" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/35vRYIODvtudZDnpJzTCZc725RPYGqFrBruTJJIQurar3st3qdgSdRlAsaJlszBP.png" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl lg:rounded-4xl" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/35vRYIODvtudZDnpJzTCZc725RPYGqFrBruTJJIQurar3st3qdgSdRlAsaJlszBP.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"></figure> I have recently been listening to McCoy Tyner's music and loving his catalogue so far. His album Fly With The Wind has got me hooked, the big band strings and orchestration matched with his signature piano playing takes you to some distant land. &nbsp;All musical parts fit so well creating a nice musical landscape and bliss for my ears. &nbsp;Alfred McCoy Tyner was an American Jazz Pianist born in 1938, in Philidelphia. He became well known for being the pianist in John Coltrane's Jazz Quartet, and in part helped define Coltrane's sound.Tyner would later go on to record many successful solo albums as well as live performances.&nbsp;Danny J<figure id="figure-79etcoebslm1z6q6s4"><iframe id="79etcoebslm1z6q6s4" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/UZIXDTH-sLA" class="w-full bg-gray-100 rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl lg:rounded-4xl" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowFullScreen="" data-url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZIXDTH-sLA" data-corners="default" data-fullWidth="false"></iframe></figure><figure id="figure-3pp96rizjnm1z2kf5k"><iframe id="3pp96rizjnm1z2kf5k" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/sCUWc9ves8g" class="w-full bg-gray-100 rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl lg:rounded-4xl" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9;" allowfullscreen="" data-url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCUWc9ves8g" data-corners="default" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/sCUWc9ves8g" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9;"></iframe></figure><figure id="figure-c6px4f7r0pm1z2jay5"><iframe id="c6px4f7r0pm1z2jay5" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/m-2FTAVz2DU" class="w-full bg-gray-100 rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl lg:rounded-4xl" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9;" allowfullscreen="" data-url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-2FTAVz2DU" data-corners="default" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/m-2FTAVz2DU" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9;"></iframe></figure>

Mccoy Tyner and Fly With The Wind

<figure id="figure-x4l07ka88m1va6gtj"><img id="x4l07ka88m1va6gtj" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/22Ri9NopgFfQijTbasMxDC1p5SBOjDnNYqbcIBnj48OUrvZ5LyIRQTTZgBU6eBlf.png" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl lg:rounded-4xl" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/22Ri9NopgFfQijTbasMxDC1p5SBOjDnNYqbcIBnj48OUrvZ5LyIRQTTZgBU6eBlf.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;"></figure>MF DOOM has been an influential figure in crafting my music tastes as well as many other people around the world. His 2004 album MM Food, is one of my personal favourites. The above image was revealed as the artwork for the 20th-anniversary release, and I have to say it looks nice; kind of makes me want to buy the record on wax again.&nbsp;What I enjoy about this record is the sampling chops, for example, Anita Baker's Sweet Love in Hoe Cakes or Sade's It's a Crime in Kon Karne. DOOM has a lot of memorable lines in this record, especially in Rapp Snitches Knishes; could of saved a whole lot of careers - I'm telling ya; If only they listened. Lastly, I love the comic book feel to this album,&nbsp; I've seen some people not liking the sketches, but I feel it adds to the whole vibe of the music. Below is a link to the full album, I hope you enjoy it as I have.&nbsp;Danny J<figure id="figure-g9lkzdrsukm1vamx2q" data-full-width="" class=""><iframe id="g9lkzdrsukm1vamx2q" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FbpEnkDQnhk" class="w-full bg-gray-100 " style="aspect-ratio: 16/9;" allowfullscreen="" data-url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbpEnkDQnhk" data-corners="no-rounded" data-fullwidth="true" data-mce-src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FbpEnkDQnhk" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9;"></iframe></figure>

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