Leak leak leak…
Here’s a second song off my upcoming album “Bells and whistles”. It’s called “On the back of a golden dolphin”.
The album drops november 18th. Be about it, guys.
Also, in case you missed it, here’s “Kaput!” , which I leaked a month ago.
Phat Friend
Sweeping generalizations and unicorns
Sounds great! Can’t wait to see you play in Detroit!
Awesome! Opened my mind for memories about Uncle Tony’s Coloring Book.
This tune is rising and … wait … cheerful ? Did I just heard a cheerful Blockhead beat or is it just me?
You’re not to know it but the opening sample was used by UK DJ Bias for his track ‘Deceive’ – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbEJfbgIKH8
I definitely didn’t know that as I’ve never heard of that DJ ever. At least we used it differently.
I didn’t think for a minute you had. Got to admit I’ve got a soft spot for him. He’s a long way away from cutting edge but that’s fine by me.
This is so fuckin tight man.
Really loving this vibe and think this is a great direction.
Diggin the new track. Looking forward to seeing you back in MPLS. Do you have plenty of vinyl this time around?
I should have a bunch when I go to minneapolis.
I love it! I was a bit worried because I didn’t like Kaput at all, but I shouldn’t be surprised. You’re one of the few artists I know who seem to grow with each project. I can scarcely listen to Music By Cavelight anymore because your newer stuff completely overshadows it. I can’t wait for the full album!
Well if you hated Kaput but loved this one, I think you’ll like half of my new album. I’d say the vibe falls somewhere between those two songs.
Also, Co-sign 100% about music by cavelight. If you think you’re sick of it, Imagine how I feel!
Lol not exactly a glowing recommendation but at least youre honest!
I mean, I think it’s great but if you hated Kaput, there are a handful of songs you’re not gonna be into. There’s some gloomy tracks on this new album .
super dope. great progression. love the horns that come in around 3:30 and the super melodic tune that starts around 4:00! the sample blending is top notch as per usual too. you are heading in a great direction my friend
Can’t get enough of your sweet percussion and jazzy vibes. Don’t know how you do it, but keep doing man
Sounds awesome, you coming to Seattle to tour Bells and Whistles?
I’ll be there in november. Check my tour schedule on my facebook page. “The real Blockhead”
One of those samples sounds like it came from a song outta samurai champloo
hi there, when will be The Vinyl version of “Bells and Whistles”? and where I can bought it ? May be some pre-order ? 🙂
There will be vinyl but I’m not 100% sure when it will be available. Once I know, I’ll announce it for sure.
I like this one better than Kaput! (I usually prefer your more downbeat stuff, so that’s a surprise!). Looks like the album will be pretty sweet!
Also, I hope you worked out a system for the LP edition.
Cheers!
Have you heard brother ali’s “so dearly” from rites of passage? Same piano loop not to take away from this track because they sound very differently and I really enjoy both. Just an observation
Nope. Never heard it. Like I’ve said in the past, I would never knowingly reuse a sample if I had heard i before. But, hey, samples and samples and shit happens.
please make a cd version of Bells and Whistles! CDs still live! Maybe make like a small amount of copies, first come first serve?
Production:6 out of 10
Vocals:5 out of 10
Listenability:5 out of 10
Originality:4 out of 10
Sorry I gave your demo a shitty review, dude.
Rating is almost dead on, actually. Don’t hate.
It’s cool dude, I already read your synopsis of why the songs suck. No need to back your claims up by piggy backing this person. It’s not gonna make you like the songs more or me make music differently in the future.
can you really leak your own music? I mean wouldn’t it be a preview or a pre release or like hey just check out this song I made. I love be your boring instrumental music btw, I be teaching mad yoga to this jaunt right here.
It’s whatever you want it to be, guy.
Yessss!!! I love Blockhead so much…. this is beautiful!
Diggin it
Longtime fan here but I’m not too sure about these latest tracks man. The music is extremely chaotic, there is no flow. The Music Scene was brilliant. The entire album told a story as well as the amazing build you did per track slowly layering in complexity over time. These tracks make it sound like you’ve suddenly became a breaks dj. Sharp cuts between very, very different samples with no real flow or transition. I’m very surprised tbh. If you played either of these tracks to me and asked me who it was without knowing there’s no way in hell I would guess it was you. I’d guess Exile perhaps. Now, don’t get me wrong I’m all for a musician progressing and changing things up but as long as the progression doesn’t take away the sole piece that makes that musician unique. This doesn’t anything like “Blockhead” music and that is a decidedly bad thing. Sorry bro, I’m not digging it. But good luck with the album. Hope people like it.
Umm…sorry? I don’t know what to tell you, dude. I can disagree with you all I want but you’re gonna feel how you’re gonna feel. I don’t agree with your synopsis but, well…there’s nothing I can do about that. I guess we can just break up or something?
i will say that if you really can’t hear the “blockhead sound” in these songs, you’re actively trying to ignore it. It’s there. It’s always there. I approached this album the same way I did the two prior to it. So if you feel it’s not transitioning or flowing in a certain way, I honestly have no clue what you’re talking about. But, like I said, your opinion is your opinion. Nothing I can do to change that.