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2013, music, new music, new music roundup

[new music roundup] 4.9.13

April 9, 2013 Concrete Opinions Leave a comment

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A few of my favorite new releases, including James Blake’s sophomore effort, Overgrown, The Postal Service’s 10 year anniversary re-release of Give Up, M83’s film score for Oblivion, and the much anticipated Shaking the Habitual from The Knife. As always, be sure to visit Largehearted Boy for more new music.

What are your favorite new releases this week?

James Blake//Overgrown

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The Knife//Shaking the Habitual

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Little Tybee//For Distant Viewing

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The Postal Service//Give Up (Deluxe 10th Anniversary Edition)

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Various Artists//Oblivion (soundtrack)

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Villagers//{Awayland}

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[bonus: “My Lighthouse” is Today’s Top Tune on KCRW. Free download today, 4/9/13]

A few more worth a listen:
Dawes//Stories Don’t End
Kleenex Girl Wonder//Let It Buffer
Kurt Vile//Wakin’ on a Pretty Daze
Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark//English Electric
Twin Tigers//Death Wish

2013, music, on repeat

[on repeat] M83//Oblivion: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

April 4, 2013 Concrete Opinions Leave a comment

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As you probably already know, Anthony Gonzales (M83) scored the soundtrack to the new Tom Cruise flick, Oblivion, along with Joseph Trapanese (who helped Daft Punk with Tron: Legacy). Though the physical release is next week (April 9th), you can now stream the entire soundtrack at Pretty Much Amazing. Enjoy

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2013, music, video, watch

[watch] Oblivion Drum Battle

January 14, 2013 Concrete Opinions Leave a comment

M83 (aka Anthony Gonzalez) is busy scoring the upcoming sci-fi film, Oblivion, and over the weekend, we were treated to our first taste. The film will be released April 12th. Hopefully we’ll be treated to more of the score as we near the release. Enjoy.

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2011, concerts, live music, music

[recap] M83 – The Music Box – 11/9/11

November 10, 2011 Concrete Opinions Leave a comment

I’ve been a big fan of M83 since I first heard “We Own The Sky” in the snowboard flick, That’s It, That’s All. Since then, Anthony Gonzalez and company have become one of my favorite musical acts and i’ve gobbled up everything they’ve released (at least i think i have).

Last night, the wifey and I were lucky enough to see them play a super sold-out show (tickets were going for $150+ on stubhub) at The Music Box in Hollywood. This was my first time seeing the group live, and I honestly didn’t know what to expect. I absolutely LOVE M83, but I’m always a bit nervous that I’ll be let down when I see one of favorites live for the first time. Needless to say, the show was everything I expected — ambitious, visually stunning, the perfect amount of loud, and quite simply…epic.

If you missed last nights show (or if you’re thirsty for more) M83 will be back in LA for a show at Club Nokia on Jan 13th. Tickets go on sale Nov 12th here. (complete tour dates here)

Setlist:
Intro (ft. Zola Jesus)
Reunion
Kim & Jessie
One Year, One UFO
My Tears Are Becoming A Sea
Teen Angst
We Own The Sky
Steve McQueen
Wait
This Bright Flash
Claudia Lewis
♪ Midnight City
A Guitar And A Heart

Encore:
Skin Of The Night
Couleurs

A few highlights from the show (in no particular order):
I was pleasantly surprised with the opening act, Active Child. Take a minute and give them a listen, you won’t be disappointed…unless of course you hate the harp.

activechild_musicbox_1 — Credit: Andrew Youssef http://amateurchemist.blogspot.com/

Zola Jesus joining the band on stage for “Intro” (video below thanks to youtube user suprefan)

White Sea’s powerhouse vocalist/keyboardist Morgan Kibby was a force to be reckoned with (seriously, she was amazing and her stage presence captivated me all night).