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Electro-Swing. The coolest god damn fusion I've ever heard.

post #1 of 10
11/21/11 at 2:21pm
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Hey guys, I recently stumbled upon this recent genre of music. It combines big-band era swing with modern era electronic music. Here are a couple of examples:

 

 

Catgroove- Parov Stelar
 
Jolie Coquine- Caravan Palace
 
 
Any thoughts?

 

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post #2 of 10
11/21/11 at 3:12pm

Quite like the second one, although what with the samples being so frenetic and repetitive, I suspect it could become wearing after a while. It reminds me a bit of 'Jive Bunny', from the late 1980s/early 1990s.

 

If you like a retro sound (admittedly without the novelty of electronic sampling), you could check out the Puppini Sisters, who are a contemporary trio who sing close vocal harmonies with excellent backing musicians:

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBs8U0hWgNM

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NpMR6RiM4k&feature=BFa&list=PL382FFFAF6D7A6DCB&lf=results_video&index=87

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mM9pmoT7EkY&feature=BFa&list=PL382FFFAF6D7A6DCB&lf=results_video

 

 


Edited by Mython - 11/21/11 at 3:14pm
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post #3 of 10
11/21/11 at 3:18pm

nice! especially liked the second one.

 

Jurassic 5 (a popular hip hop group) has done a few tracks with heavy swing elements in them.. i'll see if i can find them

 

 

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post #4 of 10
11/21/11 at 3:22pm
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Originally Posted by Mython View Post

Quite like the second one, although what with the samples being so frenetic and repetitive, I suspect it could become wearing after a while. It reminds me a bit of 'Jive Bunny', from the late 1980s/early 1990s.

 

If you like a retro sound (admittedly without the novelty of electronic sampling), you could check out the Puppini Sisters, who are a contemporary trio who sing close vocal harmonies with excellent backing musicians:

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBs8U0hWgNM

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NpMR6RiM4k&feature=BFa&list=PL382FFFAF6D7A6DCB&lf=results_video&index=87

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mM9pmoT7EkY&feature=BFa&list=PL382FFFAF6D7A6DCB&lf=results_video

 

 



 

samples you say?  no sir! they do this all live! so cool!!!

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dm6DzM7rNE&feature=like-suggest&list=UL

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3AMEN3OCMiQ&feature=like-suggest&list=UL


Edited by Br777 - 11/21/11 at 3:25pm
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post #5 of 10
11/21/11 at 3:35pm

ok I am officially in love with Caravan Palace.  thanks OP!

 

 

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post #6 of 10
11/21/11 at 3:53pm
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Yeah, I love Caravan Palace!

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post #7 of 10
11/21/11 at 3:56pm

Posted about this a long time ago!

 

http://www.head-fi.org/t/509610/music-recommendation-caravan-palace-caravan-palace#post_7908605

 

Some others I would recommend:

 

Parov Stelar - The Paris Swingbox

Tape Five - Tonight Josephine

Mr. Scruff - Keep It Unreal


There are a lot of awesome obscure neo-swing/electro-swing artists that are awesome. Google is your friend! Would also recommend anything by Paris Combo!


Edited by LFF - 11/21/11 at 3:57pm
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post #8 of 10
11/21/11 at 4:02pm
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A lot of the artists in this genre are French, which seems to have kept it a little obscure outside mainland Europe.

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post #9 of 10
11/21/11 at 4:05pm
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A lot of the artists in this genre are French, which seems to have kept it a little obscure outside mainland Europe.



I agree. I heard a lot of this music when I was in Europe a few years ago. It's fantastic music and very creative...not to mention very catchy.

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post #10 of 10
11/21/11 at 4:59pm
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samples you say?  no sir! they do this all live! so cool!!!

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dm6DzM7rNE&feature=like-suggest&list=UL

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3AMEN3OCMiQ&feature=like-suggest&list=UL



AHH... now THAT puts a whole new complexion on things..

 

NOW I have a lot more respect for what they're doing. Thankyou for the heads-up, yes, that's pretty cool

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