Last night I saw Danny Boyle's
latest film, Sunshine, and I think it was one of 2007's best.
All of you should really make an effort to get out and see it, especially
if you're in the mood for a good ride. I mean, it was actually intense
enough that long after it was over I felt the need to search out some music
that had a little bounce to it. In the end, I wound up stumbling
across a brand new Atmosphere track from the Sad Clown Bad Summer #9 EP
and it performed well in loosening the cinematic grip that Mr. Boyle had on
me. Now if only I could figure out how Slug and Ant managed to
get a song with the same title of the movie in my hands at this very moment.
Though, a clue as to when they decided to perk up their sound would be just
as nice. Enjoy.
:Atmosphere
- Sunshine:
I've been listening to these guys for awhile and at no time have they ever
sounded so playful. That isn't to say that I don't like it. I
just can't believe that I'm listening to Ant spit out lines like:
"Sunshine sunshine is fine/I feel it in my skin warming up my mind/Sometimes
you have to give in to win/I love the days when it shines." Hell, even
the music's been tamed from it's usual fury with a soft beat and pretty
piano work. I have no idea how this will fly with some of the die hard
fans, but as a casual admirer I'm loving every bit of its weirdly positive
energy.
Just in case
you aren't too familiar with Atmosphere's early work, I give
to you a video for the song Trying To Find A Balance.
Clearly, the vibe given off is completely different than the
one Sunshine provides. Which sound do you
prefer? Summertime glee or straight edged underground?
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