I've been listening to a bit of ELO lately. Some of you might be aware of my incredible obsession with them a few years ago, during which time I signed up for the ELO mailing list, Showdown. As well as all the news on Jeff & co., the people on that have introduced me to quite a few interesting bands in a similar vein, as well as some completely oddball choices made possible by the way people meet and touch on each others' lives, purely out of circumstance and luck.
Just imagine the relationships that the people you meet have. Or even the classic Six Degrees ofKevin Bacon Separation. But that's only truly interesting when you know the people involved before you discover the links between them.
This came to light again after an interview from the summer with Frankmusik was brought to my attention by that very mailing list. I'd already liked the sound of him, if not his fashion sense, and it pleases me greatly that the legacy of ELO lives on and is appreciated - and by people significantly cooler than the Feeling (much as I love them). People like Ladyhawke, who automatically gets the prize for 'my favourite ELO fan' because she's (1) a pretty girl, (2) has a sense of humour, (3) loves synths and (4) is a Kiwi. But don't fret, girls, I'm still accepting nominations...
Anyway, the point is that I also rather enjoy Ellie Goulding's work, who incidentally falls into the first three categories I enumerated earlier. There is some fine poppy-electronic work in her songs and I can't wait for the album to come out.
(Hmm, I've changed my mind, being a Kiwi is optional.)
Tying this together reasonably neatly, I have no idea if she likes ELO, but what I do know is Frankmusik produced a song for her, and very good it is indeed. You should have a listen, you know - it's called Wish I Stayed.
Without doubt I'll have to see her and the truly amazing Passion Pit when they're around in Bristol's O2 Academy this coming March. I can only wonder who I'll be looking forward to most by the time that rolls around!
Just imagine the relationships that the people you meet have. Or even the classic Six Degrees of
This came to light again after an interview from the summer with Frankmusik was brought to my attention by that very mailing list. I'd already liked the sound of him, if not his fashion sense, and it pleases me greatly that the legacy of ELO lives on and is appreciated - and by people significantly cooler than the Feeling (much as I love them). People like Ladyhawke, who automatically gets the prize for 'my favourite ELO fan' because she's (1) a pretty girl, (2) has a sense of humour, (3) loves synths and (4) is a Kiwi. But don't fret, girls, I'm still accepting nominations...Anyway, the point is that I also rather enjoy Ellie Goulding's work, who incidentally falls into the first three categories I enumerated earlier. There is some fine poppy-electronic work in her songs and I can't wait for the album to come out.
(Hmm, I've changed my mind, being a Kiwi is optional.)
Tying this together reasonably neatly, I have no idea if she likes ELO, but what I do know is Frankmusik produced a song for her, and very good it is indeed. You should have a listen, you know - it's called Wish I Stayed.
Without doubt I'll have to see her and the truly amazing Passion Pit when they're around in Bristol's O2 Academy this coming March. I can only wonder who I'll be looking forward to most by the time that rolls around!
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