As I sit down at my computer today to start off this new week, I feel somewhat invigorated, as my little disappearing act from the blog has brought on a newfound energy to get back into the swing of things (at least I hope so…). After seeing some good shows, being around familiar faces, and just having a good time altogether – it’s easy to forget sometimes that I do run this blog.
To start off this week in the best way possible, i’ve got a track that has been completely dominating my listening time over the past week or so. It’s a remix of one of my all-time favourite Chemical Brothers songs, actually, just one of my favourite songs period. This remix of “Star Guitar” is by Japanese producer Shinichi Osawa, who’s remix of Digitalism’s “Pogo” was featured in the last edition of The Sunday Shuffle. Apparently, the guy is huge over in Japan – as he’s formerly of jazz/dance band Mondo Grosso who formed in the early 90s, and has recently released an album called The One towards the end of last year.
I’ve yet to hear that entire album, but the couple of tracks i’ve managed to hear are absolutely killer. I’ve heard plenty of “Star Guitar” remixes/covers in my time, but this one managed to command my attention. It’s simple enough, and most importantly, retains everything that makes that such a good song in the first place. Plus, the guest vocals from indie-pop cuties Au Revoir Simone just seals the deal for me. You really just can’t say no to this one folks.
It seems we may hear more from him in 2008, as I think there will be a remix LP of his debut at some point, though i’m not entirely certain.
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MP3: Shinichi Osawa :: “Star Guitar (feat. Au Revoir Simone)”
MP3: Shinichi Osawa :: “Detonator (feat. Princess Superstar)”
MP3: Digitalism :: “Pogo (Shinichi Osawa remix)”
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No, he’s the come back of Bruce lee like singer
Thanks for these extracts. I love this with Au revoir Simone (excellent girl band).