0463 - Quite literally one of the best nights of my life

Last night was easily one of the best nights of my life.  Not only did I get to go see Madeon and The M Machine but I also won a meet and greet with Madeon and then got to chill with them after the show thanks to some well connected friends.  It was seriously the best night of my life and I am still a little in disbelief that it actually happened.  Madeon live mixed everything on beatpads tilted so the entire audience could see what he was doing, and the M Machine had some of the best transitions I have heard in a live set.  Also I have to mention the beautiful visuals to accompany the audio, just really made Madeon's music pop that much more.  I'm also completely exhausted, my legs are killing me, and my back hurts like a motherfucker.  Pictures will come on Facebook soon I promise!  In honor of this legendary night, I think some Madeon and some M Machine is very fitting.

Lets start with the most powerful song from that show, Madeon left and then came back and played Home.  Sang it himself, played the entire thing live and just created such an amazing atmosphere.  If you haven't heard this one yet, you are missing out and need to push this play button right now.  For The M Machine lets go with one of my favorites, Superflat.  This track has just about everything that I love in a track.  Vocals, a bit glitchy, great tonality, and unique.  Give both these tracks a listen and if you ever get to see Madeon live YOU NEED TO GO.

Madeon - Home

The M Machine - Superflat

0408 - Feel the Passion

So I am very excited that Madeon will be touring the country coming up and dropping his first album!  I know some friends of mine are going to the show in Cleveland and I will for sure be at the show at the Bluestone in Columbus!  I am very excited because I have been following him very closely ever since that first mashup he did, Pop Culture, live on a beatpad.  I had never seen anything like it and knew that he would be someone I would follow for some time. His new music is phenomenal, and I can not wait to hear the rest of the album!  This one is called Pay No Mind and features Passion Pit, an unexpected but very beautiful combination and collaboration.

Madeon - Pay No Mind (feat. Passion Pit)

0367 - Monday Means We Didn't Get Enough Sleep

Happy Monday Everyone!  I am sure you are all just as sleepy and exhausted as I am but its time to get back to the grind, be it either work or school so I wish you all the best this week.

Two tracks for you today, the first from Madeon.  Known mostly for Pop Culture, his massive mashup, Madeon has been branching out into some different sounds and this is one I really really like.  Taking a very chill approach, You're On features some very relaxing and driving tones with a great combination of chill vocals.  Its funky in the sense that it moves fluidly, but no where near as funky as song number 2!

Supermans Feinde brings us a really funky track called Shine, filled with all the necessary elements of an amazing funk tracks.  A little dash of vocals, a nice big driving bass, and HORNS!  I LOVE ME SOME HORNS.  But really they bring such a fluid and beautiful sound to funk music and I think that may be why I have been so drawn to Funk the past few years.  Give it a listen and let me know what you think!

Madeon - You're On

Supermans Feinde - Shine

0316 - Madeon's Glorious Return

Madeon is Back.  You likely know him from his mind blowing pop culture live mashup on a beatpad.  That video blew my mind open into the insane and crazy talented world or mixing songs live right there on the spot, and I fell in love with beatpad mixing right there.  His new song is out of the blue, since it has been nearly 6 months since we have heard anything from him.  This one is heavier than his usual, but still has that unique flair that he gives to tracks.  There is also a rumor this may be off an upcoming album!  Give it a listen and enjoy!

Madeon - Imperium

050 - Special Request: Workout Free Friday

Free is Awesome, Everyone knows that.  I have had a special request for today's post, so I will fulfill it with pleasure.  Electronic music keeps me going, keeps my heart racing, my head bobbing, and want to share it with everyone.  So by this logic it makes sense that the kind of music shared here on this blog is great workout music.  One of my friends has asked for a list of songs that are great to work out to and can also be found and downloaded for free.  I have done my best to come up with a solid list, even tested a few of them out on a run.  Hope you enjoy them and let me know if you have recomendations for more lists like this! Also I inserted what type of workout I would use the song for (cardio, weights, etc.) Links are for download and streaming.
(Songs are listed in no particular order/ranking)
1. Zedd - Into the Lair - Though pretty short, this is one of my favorites to run to.  Keeps your heartbeat up, feet in motion, just feels natural to power through this one and push up the tempo.
2. Mord Fustang - If You Want - This just feels like a song to lift weights to.  Constant tempo that keeps the confidence up and doesn't overwhelm.
3. Grant Lazlo - Jericho - Honestly not sure where I would put this song, all depends on your view on electro swing.  Could work anywhere
4. Pegboard Nerds - Disconnected - Perfect for anything and everything.  One of my favorite songs right now (very likely to show up in the mix I am working on fyi!)
5. Madeon - The City - I like this song for lifting, its got a great small break in the middle and then picks right back up.  Great for your rest and then go straight into the next set!
All of these are just my opinions and all are actually on my list of songs that I work out to.  Hope you enjoy your weekend, see you right back here on Monday!

027 - Tuesdays Are Full Of Technicolor

Tuesday, Tuesday, Tuesday.  My plan is to try to get the tracks out before work, but that may not happen on some days, so they will be posted by 6pm at the latest if they aren't up by 8.  Today I bring you the newest from Madeon, one of the up and comers to the scene in the last few years.  His big premiere to the world was his live mashup, and this track is just as excellent!  Technicolor is melodic, with nice drops, and an overall great track!  I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!

027 - Madeon - Technicolor