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“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…
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…
Jim has to face his most imminent threat in his search for new worlds, himself! Jim’s crew lands on a distant panet where it is cold and desolate. He beams back aboard the ship and an evil clone of himself runs amok. It tries to rape Janice and almost succeeds. Eventually they figure out the…
“Come Fly With Me” is an exhilarating, ultra-luxurious 1958 traditional pop and swing masterpiece that served as the definitive title track for Frank Sinatra’s iconic travel-themed album. Arranged by Billy May, the song features a spectacular, cinematic big-band orchestration that begins with a dramatic, soaring brass fanfare mimicking a plane taking off. The production is…
“Don’t Forget Me (When I’m Gone)” is a bright, soaring 1986 synth-pop and arena-rock anthem that launched Canadian band Glass Tiger onto the international stage. The song features a definitive, high-energy mid-80s production driven by an infectious, pulsing synthesizer hook, a driving bassline, and a crisp, punchy drum machine beat. A major highlight of the…