Post by Anthony on Aug 25, 2013 14:51:08 GMT -5
Björk: Homogenic: Released in 1997
- Wikipedia: "Mark Roland drew comparisons with the music of St Etienne and Björk's Homogenic album, highlighting Ray of Light's lack of cynicism as its most positive aspect; "It's not an album turned on the lathe of cynical pop manipulation, rather it's been squished out of a lump of clay on a foot-powered wheel. Lovingly teased into life, "Ray Of Light" is like the ugly mug that doesn't match but is all the more special because of it."
"Homogenic was highly acclaimed on its initial release and continues to be praised by critics, with Sal Cinquemani of Slant Magazine stating that "if not the greatest electronic album of all time, it's certainly the greatest of its decade".
Kylie Mingoue: Impossible Princess: Released in 1997
- Wikipedia: "Billboard's Larry Flick described the album as "stunning", concluding that "it's a golden commercial opportunity for a major [record company] with vision and energy [to release it in the United States]. A sharp ear will detect a kinship between Impossible Princess and Madonna's hugely successful album, Ray of Light."
Summary of Kylie's Thoughts on Her Album: "Together they embarked on a series of trips across the United States and southern China on a mission of self-discovery. The trips and her relationship with Sednaoui made Minogue feel free to express her own creativity and talent."
Madonna: "I feel that talking about it trivializes it. I've been studying the Cabala, which is the mystical interpretation of the Torah. I've studied Buddhism and Hinduism and I've been practicing yoga and obviously I know a lot about Catholicism. There are indisputable truths that connect all of them, and I find that very comforting and kind. My spiritual journey is to be open to everything. Pay attention to what makes sense, be absorbed. For me, yoga is the closest thing to our real nature."
Madonna: Ray of Lies: Released in 1998
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someone posted a comment from Youtube where the user said Madonna listened to Kylie's album before releasing Ray of Lies. Above, I already highlighted parts where both albums are similar in their themes, ideas, and sounds. If you listen to these Kylie songs, you will hear similarities between their production and the production used in Madonna's album (the electronica "beeps"/sounds).
Especially at 1:34
Listen at 0:24. Tons more throughout the song.
Techno-rock song.
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A lot of songs on Bjork's album Homogenic also make use of electronica.
Such as...
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Another reminder, MADONNA WAS NOT THE FIRST TO USE ELECTRONICA/ELECTRONIC MUSIC, NOR DID SHE POPULARIZE IT.
Dannii Minogue - 1997
Eurodance is a form of electronic music:
La Bouche - 1996
Culture Beat - 1993
Donna Summer - 1977
And you can't forget groups like Daft Punk or Kraftwerk, who were also influential when it comes to electronic music.
- Wikipedia: "Mark Roland drew comparisons with the music of St Etienne and Björk's Homogenic album, highlighting Ray of Light's lack of cynicism as its most positive aspect; "It's not an album turned on the lathe of cynical pop manipulation, rather it's been squished out of a lump of clay on a foot-powered wheel. Lovingly teased into life, "Ray Of Light" is like the ugly mug that doesn't match but is all the more special because of it."
"Homogenic was highly acclaimed on its initial release and continues to be praised by critics, with Sal Cinquemani of Slant Magazine stating that "if not the greatest electronic album of all time, it's certainly the greatest of its decade".
Kylie Mingoue: Impossible Princess: Released in 1997
- Wikipedia: "Billboard's Larry Flick described the album as "stunning", concluding that "it's a golden commercial opportunity for a major [record company] with vision and energy [to release it in the United States]. A sharp ear will detect a kinship between Impossible Princess and Madonna's hugely successful album, Ray of Light."
Summary of Kylie's Thoughts on Her Album: "Together they embarked on a series of trips across the United States and southern China on a mission of self-discovery. The trips and her relationship with Sednaoui made Minogue feel free to express her own creativity and talent."
Madonna: "I feel that talking about it trivializes it. I've been studying the Cabala, which is the mystical interpretation of the Torah. I've studied Buddhism and Hinduism and I've been practicing yoga and obviously I know a lot about Catholicism. There are indisputable truths that connect all of them, and I find that very comforting and kind. My spiritual journey is to be open to everything. Pay attention to what makes sense, be absorbed. For me, yoga is the closest thing to our real nature."
Madonna: Ray of Lies: Released in 1998
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someone posted a comment from Youtube where the user said Madonna listened to Kylie's album before releasing Ray of Lies. Above, I already highlighted parts where both albums are similar in their themes, ideas, and sounds. If you listen to these Kylie songs, you will hear similarities between their production and the production used in Madonna's album (the electronica "beeps"/sounds).
Especially at 1:34
Listen at 0:24. Tons more throughout the song.
Techno-rock song.
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A lot of songs on Bjork's album Homogenic also make use of electronica.
Such as...
-----------------------------------------------
Another reminder, MADONNA WAS NOT THE FIRST TO USE ELECTRONICA/ELECTRONIC MUSIC, NOR DID SHE POPULARIZE IT.
Dannii Minogue - 1997
Eurodance is a form of electronic music:
La Bouche - 1996
Culture Beat - 1993
Donna Summer - 1977
And you can't forget groups like Daft Punk or Kraftwerk, who were also influential when it comes to electronic music.