Disiz and The Imitation Game
Today I have some new music for you by the French rapper, Disiz la Peste. What I find interesting about a lot of popular music that is being released today, is that there is always some sort of electronic or tropical undertone. It doesn't matter if it is a DJ producing new music or a pop artist releasing a new single, we seem to be surrounded by music that has the same base. Which is why this song was a nice breath of fresh air. Don't get me wrong, I really do enjoy tropical and electro songs, but it's nice to be surrounded by something else. Listening to something else.
Disiz la Peste is an artist that has dabbled in a few different styles. However, the man definitely prefers to stay within the realm of French rap and R&B. Disiz is my focus for today because of how interesting this particular song is. It was released about a month ago, and I still haven't been able to shake how strangely eerie this song. One of the first things you notice, is that there is no bass element. Most songs that we listen to have some sort of bass support, whether it be through pounding drums, a bass guitar, or the heaviness associate with bass drops. But in this song, we get nothing. In fact, most of this song is performed with just a piano. Somehow, Disiz is able to take a bit more of an "acoustic" approach to this song, and still have it be oddly energetic. There isn't a moment where the song feels like it is lagging or dragging. Maybe it comes from the simple and repetitive rhythm provided by the drums, or maybe it comes from the rapid fire French we hear from Disiz. Either way, there is something about this song which has a driving force to it. It is subtle, but if you really pay attention you start to hear how the song never loses momentum. Even when the drums pause, there is no lack of forward trajectory.
When it comes to a breakdown of the musicality of this song, it really is quite simple. The song starts out with a piano melody, one that remains consistent and vigilant throughout the song. And then we get the softer drum rhythm that gets played out. The drums tend to rely on having a louder snare sound and a subdued kick-drum. If you listen very carefully, you can hear the kick-drum. But it is so soft that I wouldn't be able to go as far as to say that there is some sort of heavy foundation. What is so interesting, is that the song uses the piano line as the foundation and base of the song. For the vast majority of songs, this isn't the case because the piano serves as a melody provider. But this time around, Disiz utilizes the drums and piano in the same way. They both serves as unchanging lines with which Disiz can lay his wordplay. I don't speak French (sadly) so I cannot really give much reference as to how the song sounds in comparison to what the song lyrics are. But when you couple the actual musicality with the video, something clicks into place. I don't necessarily need to know the translated song to understand its meaning. The strangely enticing haunting nature to the song is captivating in a way that is humbling. The sheer simplicity of this song has the power to make this a song that is powerfully emotional. It isn't a melancholy or heartbreaking kind of emotion, rather, the song captures other emotions which aren't necessarily always addressed. I like how different this song is in comparison to a lot of what we have heard lately. Disiz is dropping quite a bit of music right now, so be on the lookout!
Today's instrumental song is from the movie The Imitation Game. If you have not seen this film, I highly recommend it. It is stunning and moving and even a little heart breaking. But nevertheless, it is an absolute masterpiece. As is the score for the film. This composition in particular is one of my favorites because of how beautifully haunting it is. A lot of scientific and mathematics related scenes and films have this certain kind of melody and sound. It is mysterious and wonderful and sounds like the music is reaching beyond into the stars. That kind of melody is so iconic, and we get to hear a bit of that in this score. The way Alexandre Desplat weaves that hauntingly beautiful melody into this piece is brilliant. This piece enchants you in a way that is full of wonder and shrouded in this playful suspense, beckoning us to listen closely. Alexandre Desplat fails to disappoint, giving us something that is gorgeous and exciting. I hope you enjoy the music and please feel free to comment!
Disiz la Peste is an artist that has dabbled in a few different styles. However, the man definitely prefers to stay within the realm of French rap and R&B. Disiz is my focus for today because of how interesting this particular song is. It was released about a month ago, and I still haven't been able to shake how strangely eerie this song. One of the first things you notice, is that there is no bass element. Most songs that we listen to have some sort of bass support, whether it be through pounding drums, a bass guitar, or the heaviness associate with bass drops. But in this song, we get nothing. In fact, most of this song is performed with just a piano. Somehow, Disiz is able to take a bit more of an "acoustic" approach to this song, and still have it be oddly energetic. There isn't a moment where the song feels like it is lagging or dragging. Maybe it comes from the simple and repetitive rhythm provided by the drums, or maybe it comes from the rapid fire French we hear from Disiz. Either way, there is something about this song which has a driving force to it. It is subtle, but if you really pay attention you start to hear how the song never loses momentum. Even when the drums pause, there is no lack of forward trajectory.
When it comes to a breakdown of the musicality of this song, it really is quite simple. The song starts out with a piano melody, one that remains consistent and vigilant throughout the song. And then we get the softer drum rhythm that gets played out. The drums tend to rely on having a louder snare sound and a subdued kick-drum. If you listen very carefully, you can hear the kick-drum. But it is so soft that I wouldn't be able to go as far as to say that there is some sort of heavy foundation. What is so interesting, is that the song uses the piano line as the foundation and base of the song. For the vast majority of songs, this isn't the case because the piano serves as a melody provider. But this time around, Disiz utilizes the drums and piano in the same way. They both serves as unchanging lines with which Disiz can lay his wordplay. I don't speak French (sadly) so I cannot really give much reference as to how the song sounds in comparison to what the song lyrics are. But when you couple the actual musicality with the video, something clicks into place. I don't necessarily need to know the translated song to understand its meaning. The strangely enticing haunting nature to the song is captivating in a way that is humbling. The sheer simplicity of this song has the power to make this a song that is powerfully emotional. It isn't a melancholy or heartbreaking kind of emotion, rather, the song captures other emotions which aren't necessarily always addressed. I like how different this song is in comparison to a lot of what we have heard lately. Disiz is dropping quite a bit of music right now, so be on the lookout!
Today's instrumental song is from the movie The Imitation Game. If you have not seen this film, I highly recommend it. It is stunning and moving and even a little heart breaking. But nevertheless, it is an absolute masterpiece. As is the score for the film. This composition in particular is one of my favorites because of how beautifully haunting it is. A lot of scientific and mathematics related scenes and films have this certain kind of melody and sound. It is mysterious and wonderful and sounds like the music is reaching beyond into the stars. That kind of melody is so iconic, and we get to hear a bit of that in this score. The way Alexandre Desplat weaves that hauntingly beautiful melody into this piece is brilliant. This piece enchants you in a way that is full of wonder and shrouded in this playful suspense, beckoning us to listen closely. Alexandre Desplat fails to disappoint, giving us something that is gorgeous and exciting. I hope you enjoy the music and please feel free to comment!
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