MiS | Moving in Stereo

I’ve had it up to here–Listening to a small segment of people trying to put down America.  America is the greatest land on Earth and we ought to be proud of what we have.  I’m proud of America; I’m proud of our people; and I’m going to prove it.  We’re American and damn proud of it.

And then the industrial meets electro beat kicks in!  Dink, a 5-piece from Kent, Ohio used that above banter to kick off their 1995 one hit wonder, “Green Mind”.  If you were a fan of the 90’s industrial scene with the likes of KMFDM, Ministry, and of course Reznor’s group, you most likely knew of the song and maybe even owned the album.  And if not, Dink got enough radio play on local alternative stations and Subterranean’s older brother, 120 Minutes to get the word out.  (Great 120 Minutes performance here)  For someone who was more a fan of alternative music, (is that term worse than indie?) this track was unique–with its electronic effects, torrential drum hits, swooping bassline, and rapidfire vocals.

If I were to compile a singles playlist with tracks from the 90’s that make people get up, “Green Mind” would rank high.  There seems to be infinite energy from start to finish.  I always used to think of White Zombie’s “More Human Than Human” when I played the goodness below.

Dink :: Green Mind

Oh, did you not click that great 120 Minutes performance?  Sunny Day Real Estate performing the hell out of “Circles”.

Yea, I was initially turned onto this Brighton, England group because of the Karate Kid reference.  But after hearing Fujiya & Miyagi’s  “Collarbone” from their 2006 LP Transparent Things, I realized they had more than a crane kick and spelled their name with an I.  They laid down the funk, inserted bubbly synths, and made me do more than want to tap my foot to their dancey beat.

Consider me excited to hear their soon to be released new record-Lightbulbs. (Has it leaked?) Spin the lead single, “Knickerbocker” in video format and realize they are definitely not tarnishing the name Miyagi.  R.I.P., Sensei…

Fujiya & Miyagi :: Knickerbocker

Dave 1, Daryl Hall, & P Thugg

If it wasn’t for the Internet, would we have amazing collaborations between modern and yesterday’s ingenious pop crafters?

Chromeo are a two-piece on the electrofunk tip who hail from Montreal, but as an avid fan of pop, you already knew this.  I still feel their one-two punch of “Tenderoni” and “Fancy Footwork” was one of the better 80’sEsque/synth pop moments of last year.  Seriously, why didn’t their Fancy Footwork LP make my ‘07 top 10?

Daryl Hall was part of the 70’s & 80’s monster known simply as Hall & Oates.  I’m not going to even try to pretend I know this duo.  Poppy soul?  Sadly, Grand Theft Auto Vice City (the 80’s influenced game) really introduced me to their song, “Out of Touch”.  And now glancing at their singles, I’ve heard most of them: “Maneater”, “Adult Education”, “Private Eyes”, etc.  Their game was rather tight back then, obviously.

Mr. Hall has a site where he broadcasts jam sessions from his house with his six-piece band.  This time around, (episode 10) he asked the boys from Chromeo to come over and funkdafy some of his tunes.   We are graced with some Hall & Oates numbers, a few from the Montreal duo, and some great music minded banter too.  Highly recommended for fans of either artist; the performance of “Family Man” deserves repeat viewings with P on the talkbox!

Live From Daryl’s House: Episode 10 Featuring Chromeo