tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24280185153724751202024-03-13T21:26:51.206-07:00Super Melodic TracksMelodic music review blog.Ugo Capetohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03888707121210420415noreply@blogger.comBlogger74125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2428018515372475120.post-33620010331739420992015-05-14T08:21:00.000-07:002015-05-14T08:23:51.977-07:00Random by Design by Handwrist<center><iframe style="border: 0; width: 350px; height: 753px;" src="https://bandcamp.com/EmbeddedPlayer/album=3974632687/size=large/bgcol=ffffff/linkcol=0687f5/transparent=true/" seamless><a href="http://handwrist.bandcamp.com/album/random-by-design">Random by Design by Handwrist</a></iframe></center><br />
Another release by my good friend Handwrist. I wouldn't call it "super melodic" in the purest sense of the term but there's something about progressive rock that makes it always interesting to listen to. The first track, "into the grey and pink" (What? No caps!), has all the ingredients of old school prog rock with the over-the-top organ that wouldn't be out of place in a traveling circus. I was kinda looking for the guitar work Handwrist is famous for though. Maybe I have to be patient. Hmm, I can hear some bass in the second track and it doesn't take long for the electrified ax to make itself heard, in a soft psychedelic sort of a way. I guess I could go on dissecting the tracks but I won't, mainly because nobody really cares and secondly because it's too much work. Just listen to the album, ok?Ugo Capetohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03888707121210420415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2428018515372475120.post-54138421893135504302015-01-23T04:40:00.001-08:002015-01-23T04:40:04.133-08:00Balloons by Ryan Stunkel<center><iframe style="border: 0; width: 350px; height: 654px;" src="https://bandcamp.com/EmbeddedPlayer/album=1655900685/size=large/bgcol=ffffff/linkcol=0687f5/transparent=true/" seamless><a href="http://ryanstunkel.bandcamp.com/album/balloons">Balloons by Ryan Stunkel</a></iframe></center><br />
Pretty cool album where the focus is on the melodies, not on the boom-boom fluff.Ugo Capetohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03888707121210420415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2428018515372475120.post-48860879625421397882015-01-05T09:26:00.002-08:002015-01-05T09:29:50.721-08:00Cosmic House-Warming Party by Cristina Lord<center><iframe style="border: 0; width: 350px; height: 753px;" src="https://bandcamp.com/EmbeddedPlayer/album=2854698692/size=large/bgcol=ffffff/linkcol=0687f5/transparent=true/" seamless><a href="http://cristinalord.bandcamp.com/album/cosmic-house-warming-party">Cosmic House-Warming Party by Cristina Lord</a></iframe></center><br />
Interesting little album. Lots of notes for some pretty nifty melodies. Track 3, "Tardigrades in Space", sounds very familiar though.Ugo Capetohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03888707121210420415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2428018515372475120.post-61368547418495824202015-01-03T15:56:00.001-08:002015-01-03T15:56:16.326-08:00The Return South by The Return South<center><iframe style="border: 0; width: 350px; height: 753px;" src="http://bandcamp.com/EmbeddedPlayer/album=4251519022/size=large/bgcol=ffffff/linkcol=0687f5/transparent=true/" seamless><a href="http://thereturnsouth.bandcamp.com/album/the-return-south">The Return South by The Return South</a></iframe></center><br />
I would summarize this album as a nice piece of thoughtful post-rock. It's really nice.Ugo Capetohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03888707121210420415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2428018515372475120.post-46003044010235787492015-01-02T07:53:00.001-08:002015-01-02T07:53:22.115-08:00A Vibe to the Perplexed by Handwrist<center><iframe style="border: 0; width: 350px; height: 786px;" src="https://bandcamp.com/EmbeddedPlayer/album=4089006693/size=large/bgcol=ffffff/linkcol=0687f5/transparent=true/" seamless><a href="http://handwrist.bandcamp.com/album/a-vibe-to-the-perplexed">A Vibe to the Perplexed by Handwrist</a></iframe></center><br />
This is the latest release from my Portuguese buddy Rui aka Handwrist, the one-man band from Lisbon. It's rich in sounds and complex melodies. Voice is not bad either. If you're into progressive/post rock, you will certainly like this album as much as I do.Ugo Capetohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03888707121210420415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2428018515372475120.post-77805356094341292302014-12-11T08:42:00.001-08:002014-12-11T08:42:41.179-08:00The Single EP by Martignetti<center><iframe style="border: 0; width: 350px; height: 588px;" src="http://bandcamp.com/EmbeddedPlayer/album=2195470409/size=large/bgcol=ffffff/linkcol=0687f5/transparent=true/" seamless><a href="http://martignetti.bandcamp.com/album/the-single-ep">The Single EP by Martignetti</a></iframe></center><br />
Here's some nu-disco for you! In small doses (this EP has 4 tracks), I think it's totally fine.Ugo Capetohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03888707121210420415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2428018515372475120.post-81178537020345675132014-12-11T08:38:00.001-08:002014-12-11T08:38:51.202-08:00My Pet Cloud by Josh Zimmerman<center><iframe style="border: 0; width: 350px; height: 720px;" src="https://bandcamp.com/EmbeddedPlayer/album=2481418855/size=large/bgcol=ffffff/linkcol=0687f5/transparent=true/" seamless><a href="http://joshzimmerman1.bandcamp.com/album/my-pet-cloud">My Pet Cloud by Josh Zimmerman</a></iframe></center><br />
Be aware that some of the tracks have square waves, so if you're allergic to chiptunes, this album might not be your cup of tea. I don't mind chiptune sounds as long as it's not the main focus, which is what is happening here.Ugo Capetohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03888707121210420415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2428018515372475120.post-26320931566087231642014-12-11T08:33:00.002-08:002014-12-11T08:36:00.018-08:00Buddhalicious 2014 by Synthetic Zen<center><iframe style="border: 0; width: 350px; height: 786px;" src="http://bandcamp.com/EmbeddedPlayer/album=3244479650/size=large/bgcol=ffffff/linkcol=0687f5/transparent=true/" seamless><a href="http://syntheticzen.bandcamp.com/album/buddhalicious-2014">Buddhalicious 2014 by Synthetic Zen</a></iframe></center><br />
Hmm, can't say I was too inspired by the album cover but I am glad I went ahead and actually listen to the tracks. It's a bit all over the place but it's strong melodically (That word probably doesn't exist!) wise. There's some cheesy stuff but, all in all, not bad.Ugo Capetohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03888707121210420415noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2428018515372475120.post-77725998951473556512014-11-07T09:34:00.001-08:002014-11-07T09:34:54.669-08:00The Orchestra Within by EiN<center><iframe style="border: 0; width: 350px; height: 720px;" src="https://bandcamp.com/EmbeddedPlayer/album=1922367071/size=large/bgcol=ffffff/linkcol=0687f5/transparent=true/" seamless><a href="http://einartist.bandcamp.com/album/the-orchestra-within">The Orchestra Within by EiN</a></iframe></center><br />
Some pretty cool tracks in there. I invite you to listen to the whole thing since, as Stefan would say, it has got everything: slow melancholic stuff and fast upbeat stuff.Ugo Capetohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03888707121210420415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2428018515372475120.post-44150286113754805382014-11-07T09:22:00.001-08:002014-11-07T09:24:51.589-08:00Crab Sir Mojo by Jacob Morris<center><iframe style="border: 0; width: 350px; height: 654px;" src="https://bandcamp.com/EmbeddedPlayer/album=3589894347/size=large/bgcol=ffffff/linkcol=0687f5/transparent=true/" seamless><a href="http://jacobmorris.bandcamp.com/album/crab-sir-mojo">Crab Sir Mojo by Jacob Morris</a></iframe></center><br />
Nice little assemblage of melodic tunes. Fave track: "Ratchet Dirge", it's super downtempo and has some real nice melodic motifs. The two following ones are pretty cool too. Come to think of it, I really like the slowest tracks on this album.Ugo Capetohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03888707121210420415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2428018515372475120.post-37488363916724663982014-10-10T04:17:00.002-07:002014-10-10T04:20:19.060-07:00Liquid Fusion by Mōtus<center><iframe width="100%" height="450" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/playlists/54167030&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true"></iframe></center><br />
Drum and Bass with an ambient feel to it, this is a cool EP.Ugo Capetohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03888707121210420415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2428018515372475120.post-35490807807205178332014-10-10T04:11:00.000-07:002014-10-10T04:12:54.056-07:00The Expansion Pack by Dream Theory<center><iframe style="border: 0; width: 350px; height: 786px;" src="https://bandcamp.com/EmbeddedPlayer/album=1107454630/size=large/bgcol=ffffff/linkcol=0687f5/transparent=true/" seamless><a href="http://dreamtheory.bandcamp.com/album/the-expansion-pack">The Expansion Pack by Dream Theory</a></iframe></center><br />
Cool electronic album! It has that game music vibe but don't you worry, it's not chiptune, well, not too much ("The Plot Thickens"is very chiptunesque.) The only thing that bothers me a little is that track 2 sounds very similar to track 1.Ugo Capetohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03888707121210420415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2428018515372475120.post-36237191785866549162014-09-29T12:38:00.002-07:002014-09-29T12:43:56.183-07:00Felix Product III by Felix Product<center><iframe style="border: 0; width: 350px; height: 786px;" src="https://bandcamp.com/EmbeddedPlayer/album=2403446477/size=large/bgcol=ffffff/linkcol=0687f5/transparent=true/" seamless><a href="http://jasonthompson.bandcamp.com/album/felix-product-iii">Felix Product III by Felix Product</a></iframe></center><br />
Best electronic album I've heard in a while and I listen to a whole lot of stuff. Then again, I may have strange tastes.Ugo Capetohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03888707121210420415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2428018515372475120.post-75041858627727087742014-09-28T14:04:00.000-07:002014-09-28T14:04:57.062-07:00Alpha EP by Wyld Wyvern<center><iframe style="border: 0; width: 350px; height: 720px;" src="https://bandcamp.com/EmbeddedPlayer/album=2362409025/size=large/bgcol=ffffff/linkcol=0687f5/transparent=true/" seamless><a href="http://wyldwyvern.bandcamp.com/album/alpha-ep">Alpha EP by Wyld Wyvern</a></iframe></center><br />
Cool album by a young Scottish lad. It's a bit on the chiptune side but not so much that it gets annoying after a few tracks. There are some really good melodies in there, and that's why it gets the nod on "Super Melodic Tracks". Ugo Capetohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03888707121210420415noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2428018515372475120.post-9160731741863425712014-09-20T17:43:00.003-07:002014-09-20T17:46:36.438-07:00Shipwrecked by Superfluous Motor<center><iframe width="420" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/mXk7U3sW-Ts" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></center><br />
I like those albums with some kind of a theme, even though this one is all instrumental. There is a bit of everything in there from fusion to progressive rock (including Latin rhythms, psychedelic and funk). It's good stuff!Ugo Capetohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03888707121210420415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2428018515372475120.post-52355554605133306562014-09-16T09:18:00.001-07:002014-09-16T09:18:57.148-07:00Zeigarnik Effect by Wiwichu<center><iframe style="border: 0; width: 350px; height: 654px;" src="http://bandcamp.com/EmbeddedPlayer/album=1030708472/size=large/bgcol=ffffff/linkcol=0687f5/transparent=true/" seamless><a href="http://cosmicwiwichu.bandcamp.com/album/zeigarnik-effect">Zeigarnik Effect by Wiwichu</a></iframe></center><br />
Nice album of instrumentals for you to consider. Trust me, it's good.Ugo Capetohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03888707121210420415noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2428018515372475120.post-75312108628437685002014-09-14T12:31:00.000-07:002014-09-14T12:31:09.227-07:00Everything Under The Sky by Flora<center><iframe style="border: 0; width: 350px; height: 588px;" src="http://bandcamp.com/EmbeddedPlayer/album=1984197913/size=large/bgcol=ffffff/linkcol=0687f5/transparent=true/" seamless><a href="http://floraband.bandcamp.com/album/everything-under-the-sky">Everything Under The Sky by Flora</a></iframe></center><br />
This a nice little album (only four tracks) filled with drum/guitar instrumentals of the highest quality production and composition wise. It's like intelligent easy listening.Ugo Capetohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03888707121210420415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2428018515372475120.post-10269907764322395192014-08-23T19:58:00.001-07:002014-08-23T19:58:19.977-07:00Chasm by Sine of Life<center><iframe style="border: 0; width: 350px; height: 621px;" src="https://bandcamp.com/EmbeddedPlayer/album=1448463930/size=large/bgcol=ffffff/linkcol=0687f5/transparent=true/" seamless><a href="http://sineoflife.bandcamp.com/album/chasm">Chasm by Sine of Life</a></iframe></center><br />
Here's an album of chill, laid back tunes for you to discover.Ugo Capetohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03888707121210420415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2428018515372475120.post-67408978756074926062014-08-23T19:50:00.001-07:002014-08-23T19:50:59.270-07:00Long Legs Is Coming, Everybody Hide! by Rival Tag<center><iframe style="border: 0; width: 350px; height: 786px;" src="https://bandcamp.com/EmbeddedPlayer/album=2386912734/size=large/bgcol=ffffff/linkcol=0687f5/transparent=true/" seamless><a href="http://rivaltag.bandcamp.com/album/long-legs-is-coming-everybody-hide">Long Legs Is Coming, Everybody Hide! by Rival Tag</a></iframe></center><br />
Here's a good example of thoughtful, original, melodic electronic music. Listen to it and let me know what you think!Ugo Capetohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03888707121210420415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2428018515372475120.post-39952846082846797372014-08-21T17:09:00.002-07:002014-08-21T17:09:27.456-07:00The Tarnish from Men's Souls by The Southern Sun<center><iframe style="border: 0; width: 350px; height: 621px;" src="http://bandcamp.com/EmbeddedPlayer/album=1211355883/size=large/bgcol=ffffff/linkcol=0687f5/transparent=true/" seamless><a href="http://thesouthernsun.bandcamp.com/album/the-tarnish-from-mens-souls">The Tarnish from Men's Souls by The Southern Sun</a></iframe></center><br />
Very cool laid back instrumental music to listen to.Ugo Capetohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03888707121210420415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2428018515372475120.post-84917519269741964742014-08-12T07:43:00.000-07:002014-08-12T07:43:20.420-07:00Pieces by Adam Fielding<center><iframe style="border: 0; width: 350px; height: 786px;" src="http://bandcamp.com/EmbeddedPlayer/album=3077104188/size=large/bgcol=ffffff/linkcol=0687f5/transparent=true/" seamless><a href="http://adamfielding.bandcamp.com/album/pieces">Pieces by Adam Fielding</a></iframe></center><br />
If you like good ole' melodic electronic downtempo stuff, check out this album!Ugo Capetohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03888707121210420415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2428018515372475120.post-82175928214704209222014-07-19T20:03:00.002-07:002014-07-19T20:03:26.331-07:00Parties With Tina by Bachelor<center><iframe style="border: 0; width: 350px; height: 786px;" src="http://bandcamp.com/EmbeddedPlayer/album=683770811/size=large/bgcol=ffffff/linkcol=0687f5/transparent=true/" seamless><a href="http://bachelor.bandcamp.com/album/parties-with-tina">Parties With Tina by Bachelor</a></iframe></center><br />
Very cool synth/poop album reminiscent of the best 80s British acts.Ugo Capetohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03888707121210420415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2428018515372475120.post-39910842446744227192014-07-17T04:58:00.000-07:002014-07-17T04:58:06.112-07:00Dusk by James Klassen<center><iframe style="border: 0; width: 350px; height: 654px;" src="http://bandcamp.com/EmbeddedPlayer/album=1527856837/size=large/bgcol=ffffff/linkcol=0687f5/transparent=true/" seamless><a href="http://jamesklassen.bandcamp.com/album/dusk">Dusk by James Klassen</a></iframe></center><br />
Well, this is a perfect fit for Super Melodic Tracks. Listen to the opening track, "Leaving", and tell me if you don't absolutely love what you are hearing. It starts with that cool lingering melody on the electric piano. At some point, light drumming comes in, which breaks the mood a tiny bit. But that's not all. What sounds like crackling gets pumped in, just like in your favorite vinyl. Whether it's a good thing or not is debatable. Track 2, "Barren", is as the name implies a bit more on the ambient side of the lake. So, at this point, I am not sure where the album is going, which is kinda cool. Track 3, "New Life", seems to indicate something more uplifting. The chord progression seem to indicate that as well. Then, the layered piano playing kicks in and you're in for a good time. Well, that's it for individual reviews and I invite you to listen to the album for yourself as it's just a click away.Ugo Capetohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03888707121210420415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2428018515372475120.post-10866971838697830712014-07-12T18:17:00.000-07:002014-07-12T18:17:34.418-07:00Eagle Morning by Afterline<center><iframe style="border: 0; width: 350px; height: 588px;" src="http://bandcamp.com/EmbeddedPlayer/album=918409941/size=large/bgcol=ffffff/linkcol=0687f5/transparent=true/" seamless><a href="http://afterline.bandcamp.com/album/eagle-morning">Eagle Morning by Afterline</a></iframe></center><br />
It is pretty rare to have non-instrumental albums featured on SMT (Super Melodic Track) but I couldn't pass on this EP and not mention it. This is indie alternative pop/rock at its best. Too bad there are only 4 tracks to listen to.Ugo Capetohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03888707121210420415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2428018515372475120.post-91611570316179647382014-07-12T15:19:00.001-07:002014-07-15T14:08:19.614-07:00New Metal From Old Boxes by Jason Rubenstein<center><iframe style="border: 0; width: 350px; height: 786px;" src="http://bandcamp.com/EmbeddedPlayer/album=3920276903/size=large/bgcol=ffffff/linkcol=0687f5/transparent=true/" seamless><a href="http://music.jasonrubenstein.com/album/new-metal-from-old-boxes">New Metal From Old Boxes by Jason Rubenstein</a></iframe></center><br />
Progressive rock at its finest! I am just gonna briefly review the opening track, "The Contemplation Of The Cosmologer", because it gives a good idea of what to expect. It's got the big drums, the bass, the piano, the strings, the organ (I assume the Hammond B3), and the guitar (of course), in short, anything and everything you would expect in a prog-rock track. The drumming is crisp which makes for a big sound. The track evolves beautifully and it really leaves you wanting to hear more. Well, it's the perfect opening track.Ugo Capetohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03888707121210420415noreply@blogger.com0