Next Phase Is This
“Heaven Is A Place On Earth” is a monumental 1987 pop-rock anthem that solidified Belinda Carlisle’s status as a solo superstar following her departure from The Go-Go’s. The song is famous for its massive, towering wall of sound, driven by roaring electric guitars, dramatic synthesizers, and a thunderous, driving drum beat. The track’s instantly recognizable,…
“Something There to Remind Me” is a sleek, highly innovative 1983 synth-pop and new wave track that served as the breakout debut single for British duo Naked Eyes. Originally written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David as a 60s pop tune, the duo completely overhauled the song by layering it over a driving, electronic drum…
“Heart and Soul” is a sleek, highly innovative 1987 new wave and synth-pop track that propelled British band T’Pau into international multi-platinum superstardom. The song features a highly unique production style characterized by a pulsing electronic bassline, sharp digital drum tracking, and a distinctive, interlocking rap-like spoken-word verse layered directly underneath a soaring vocal melody….
Just finished watching this show and I loved the first fifteen or twenty minutes of it but the second Caleb stepped through the grooming machine it was game over. I felt disconnected. I thought that the Doctor coming back was briliant and the pretty alien named Genesis was graceful and smart. She exhuded confidence and…
If I find that the episodes of the original Star Trek I watch for review continue on this sentimental and lovey dovey path I’ll stop doing this. We see Captain and Bones on another planet and ran into Bone’s ex-girlfriend who is really dead and is being impersonated. Her husband is with her and knew…
“Hey Jude” is a monumental, historically significant 1968 pop-rock masterpiece that stands as one of The Beatles’ most successful and enduring recordings. Written by Paul McCartney, the song is structured as a slow-building ballad that opens simply with McCartney’s solo vocals and a gentle acoustic piano accompaniment. As the track progresses, it gradually layers in…
“A Little Less Conversation” (Remix) is a high-octane, globally explosive 2002 electronic rock track that completely revitalized Elvis Presley’s discography for the 21st century. Originally recorded by Elvis in 1968, Dutch electronic producer Junkie XL (JXL) completely overhauled the track by layering Elvis’s raw vocal stems over a driving, modern big-beat techno rhythm, a funky,…
“Pour Some Sugar on Me” is a massive, heavy-hitting 1987 arena-rock and glam-metal anthem that became the definitive signature song for British rock icons Def Leppard. Produced by Mutt Lange, the track features an extraordinarily polished, revolutionary production style built on a slow, thunderous stadium-sized drum beat, heavy distorted guitar riffs, and meticulously layered, multi-tracked…
“Take My Breath Away” is a cinematic synth-pop ballad performed by the American band Berlin for the blockbuster 1986 film Top Gun. Produced by the legendary electronic music pioneer Giorgio Moroder, the song features a distinct, pulsing bassline synthesizer, dramatic electronic echoes, and a slow, hypnotic rhythm. The atmospheric production strips away traditional rock instrumentation…
“Remind Me to Forget” is a sleek, ultra-modern 2018 electronic dance music (EDM) and synth-pop track led by Norwegian superstar DJ Kygo featuring a powerful lead vocal performance from Miguel. The track features Kygo’s signature tropical house production, built on a slow-building piano melody that drops into a fluid, syncopated rhythm driven by airy synthesizer…