Thursday, December 31, 2015

Hit Me Baby One More Time by The John Benjamin Band

The only excuse I have for pointing to this stripped down rendition of Hit Me Baby One More Time is that I like it.

http://johnorama.com/songs/covers/pops/mystery_song.mp3

Wednesday, December 30, 2015

For Love I Come by Thundercat

Thundercat starts off slow, then bursts into a blast of funky energy with For Love I Come.

http://www.gorillavsbear.net/files/2011/05/ForLoveICome.mp3

Tuesday, December 29, 2015

Morning Mood Interlude by Daniel Bautista

Here's a beautiful acoustic guitar rendition of Grieg's Morning Mood, used as an interlude in Weirdos and Classics.

Enjoy the morning in vorbis.

http://www.danielbautista.com/music/bautista/weirdos/05.morning_mood.mp3
http://www.danielbautista.com/music/bautista/weirdos/ogg/05.morning_mood.ogg

Monday, December 28, 2015

Bad Dreams by Duboce Triangle

Another old Song Fight cover, today Duboce Triangle takes on Pray For Mojo's Bad Dreams.

http://www.songfight.net/covers/songs/dubocetriangle_prayformojo_baddreams.mp3

Sunday, December 27, 2015

6669 (I Don't Know If You Know) by White Hinterland

Gorilla vs. Bear calls White Hinterland's take on 6669 (I Don't Know If You Know) a "hazy, spectral rendition".

http://www.gorillavsbear.net/files/2010/07/6669-i-dont-know-if-you-know.mp3

Saturday, December 26, 2015

Skeletons by Trails And Ways

Here's another lovely indie pop giveaway from Barsuk's vaults, Skeletons by Trails and Ways.

http://mp3s.barsuk.com/TrailsAndWays_Skeletons.mp3

Friday, December 25, 2015

How The Grouch Stole Christmas by The Grouch featuring Brother Ali and Eligh

Have yourselves a very Rhymesayers holiday with the story of How The Grouch Stole Christmas.

https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/7586493/download?client_id=02gUJC0hH2ct1EGOcYXQIzRFU91c72Ea

Thursday, December 24, 2015

Be What You Want by Cookie Blue

Be What You Want has so many of the little things that make for good amateur bedroom pop: a simple pop song structure, unrefined vocals with a few layers of harmony, and the basic guitar-drum-bass set up, laced with a touch of piano.

http://www.songfight.org/music/be_what_you_want/cookieblue_bwyw.mp3

Wednesday, December 23, 2015

Steps by Lights At Sea

Steps is nearly six minutes of lovely winding post-rock.

http://dl.last.fm/static/1450646157/117353145/d5cb1761b7b6248f6d9ff2a46a4963d158be3bda31aff33b3fec799a8bfc4ede/Lights+at+Sea+-+Steps.mp3

Tuesday, December 22, 2015

Meet Me In The Garden by Dent May And His Magnificent Ukulele

Dent May croons majestically over Tropicalia tinged harmonies in Meet Me In The Garden.

http://www.paw-tracks.com/dent.mp3

Monday, December 21, 2015

Rice by The Rhombus

"She wrote my name upon a grain of Rice," a song about faith.

https://archive.org/download/Margins-7845/The_Rhombus_-_07_-_Rice.mp3

Sunday, December 20, 2015

Opera Mahler, Part 3 by David Cope

Here's another lovely piece from David Cope's Opera after Gustav Mahler.

ftp://arts.ucsc.edu/pub/cope/mahl3.mp3

Saturday, December 19, 2015

I Was An Island by Allison Weiss

If you're looking for satisfying singer-songwriter pop, I Was An Island is one of those sweet little songs about falling in love.

https://freemusicarchive.org/music/download/6d43236b998a56881432a757cecf301b55160ab9

Friday, December 18, 2015

Take It Back by The Worldly Self Assurance

The Worldly Self Assurance tried to Take It Back to Song Fight with this quiet, pleasant pop song.

http://www.songfight.org/music/take_it_back/worldlyselfassurance_tib.mp3

Thursday, December 17, 2015

How Exciting by Revolution Void

How Exciting is a bouncing dance track with an energetic mixture of instruments and samples.

I recommend the excitement in vorbis or, for audiophiles and archivists, flac.

https://archive.org/download/jamendo-027332/07.mp3
https://archive.org/download/jamendo-027332/07.ogg
https://archive.org/download/RevolutionVoid-ThePoliticsOfDesire/7.RevolutionVoid-HowExciting.flac

Wednesday, December 16, 2015

Dear Penpal by Tiny Folk

Dear Penpal has the adorable adolescent charm of puppy love and pencil scratches.

http://dl.last.fm/static/1449354689/111228787/7c4ad01261d933fd2bc24d6d485ad08431fc9f460a2254f1922eb8227219b578/Tinyfolk+-+Dear+Penpal.mp3

Tuesday, December 15, 2015

For You by Sharon van Etten

This is a simple song of dedication For You.

http://languageofstone.com/sve-for_you.mp3

Monday, December 14, 2015

No Vacancy by Berkeley Social Scene

Berkeley Social Scene's sad rock song was second runner-up in the No Vacancy Song Fight.

http://www.songfight.org/music/no_vacancy/berkeleysocialscene_nv.mp3

Sunday, December 13, 2015

Git by Tiny Creatures

Is Git about an asshole, or a popular revision control system? Perhaps both?

https://archive.org/download/ia006/tiny_creatures-21-git.mp3

Saturday, December 12, 2015

Glimpse by Podington Bear

A brief Glimpse, with a thematic string swell.

https://freemusicarchive.org/music/download/7475761e86a1dba20125309812002a7b32f61939

Friday, December 11, 2015

You Mean The World by Charles and Pierre Etienne

My pick of this week's Song Fight contenders is Charles and Pierre Etienne's jazzy pop song You Mean The World.

http://www.songfight.org/music/you_mean_the_world/charles+pierreetienne_ymtw.mp3

Thursday, December 10, 2015

Sucha by Chenard Walcker

Sucha starts slow, but then suddenly gets funky and wobbles back and forth between a dance party and a lounge tune, sometimes both at once.

https://archive.org/download/fsz002/fsz002_18-chenard_walcker-sucha.mp3

Wednesday, December 9, 2015

These Streets Will Never Look The Same by Chromatics, remixed by Recycle Culture

Recycle Culture's take on These Streets Will Never Look The Same preserves the dark mystique of the original.

http://www.gorillavsbear.net/files/2012/10/These-Streets-Will-Never-Look-The-Same-Recycle-Culture-Night-Bus-Remix1.mp3

Tuesday, December 8, 2015

Welcome To Quarkstar by Loveshadow

Welcome To Quarkstar, a strange ambient blend of several tracks by the eponymous CCMixter.

http://ccmixter.org/content/Loveshadow/Loveshadow_-_Welcome_To_Quarkstar.mp3

Monday, December 7, 2015

Jacobus De Tepenec by Marco Nicola

Kara Square describes Jacobus de Tepenec: "Ready for an adventure? Marco Nicola, along with Bill Ray Drums and Briareus, have just the instrumental soundtrack you need. This exquisite composition with top notch production is sure to excite!"

Audiophiles and remixers can get the lossless flac.
http://ccmixter.org/content/MarcoNicola/MarcoNicola_-_Jacobus_de_Tepenec.mp3
http://ccmixter.org/content/MarcoNicola/MarcoNicola_-_Jacobus_de_Tepenec.flac

Sunday, December 6, 2015

Amor Fati by Washed Out, remixed by Clams Casino

Clams Casino submerges the vocals of Amor Fati in a haze of beautiful electronic distortion.

http://www.gorillavsbear.net/files/2011/11/03-Amor-Fati-Clams-Casino-Remix.mp3

Saturday, December 5, 2015

Friday, December 4, 2015

1033 by Vidian, remixed by Onlymeith

1033 blends a track of the same title by Vidian with several samples from Vidian's other works into a slinky dance groove.

http://ccmixter.org/content/onlymeith/onlymeith_-_1033.mp3

Thursday, December 3, 2015

Hey QT by QT, remixed by Diplo

Hey QT goes through fits of exuberance and then sinks into deep bassy grooves.

http://www.gorillavsbear.net/files/2015/03/Hey-QT-Diplo-Remix.mp3

Wednesday, December 2, 2015

Don't Be Afraid by ADD

This lovely song comes with reassurances, Don't Be Afraid.

http://actdead.com/mp3s/divider_07_afraid.mp3

Tuesday, December 1, 2015

Interesting Times by Shot Pounder

Shot Pounder does something more elaborate than their typical screaming punk when they sing/rap about Interesting Times.

http://www.songfight.org/music/interesting_times/shotpounder_it.mp3

Monday, November 30, 2015

Crazyshit by Daniel Bautista

Crazyshit is a stirring maelstrom of guitars and pounding drums.

I keep my copy in vorbis

http://www.danielbautista.com/music/bautista/downloadordie/05.crazyshit.mp3
http://www.danielbautista.com/music/bautista/downloadordie/ogg/05.crazyshit.ogg

Sunday, November 29, 2015

All And Everyone by Small Feet

All And Everyone starts with a whistle straight out of a Western and continues with that confident, dramatic aplomb.

http://mp3s.barsuk.com/SmallFeet_AllAndEveryone.mp3

Saturday, November 28, 2015

Portasoul by State Shirt

Portasoul is an instrumental from State Shirt's latest album with a music video made of footage of Tufts recording all its various component tracks.

http://www.stateshirt.com/audio/losthills/07_Portasoul.mp3

Friday, November 27, 2015

I Wish by jj

jj's particular style of dark electronic pop is a perfect companion for the litany of regrets expressed in I Wish.

https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/231833455/download?client_id=cUa40O3Jg3Emvp6Tv4U6ymYYO50NUGpJ

Thursday, November 26, 2015

Ilcarciofo by Nathan Clevenger

Ilcarciofo is the sort of slow jazz piece one might listen to while lifting a glass on a dark evening, reflecting on one's sorrows.

http://www.nathanclevengermusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/Ilcarciofo-live-1.mp3

Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Jewel Of India by The Orange Collective

Jewel of India is the name of the narrator's favorite mixed drink in this silly Song Fight one-off entry.

http://www.songfight.org/music/jewel_of_india/orangecollective_joi.mp3

Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Let Me Count The Ways by John Benjamin Band

John Benjamin Nolt picks up a ukulele, sings of his love, and calls it Let Me Count The Ways.

http://johnorama.com/songs/guy_n_guitar/let_me_count_the_ways.mp3

Monday, November 23, 2015

Boy by Ra Riot

Boy is for when you just need a cute, peppy song to pick you up.

http://mp3s.barsuk.com/RaRaRiot_Boy.mp3

Sunday, November 22, 2015

Pick An Animal by Bgm

Bgm is back for this week's Song Fight with all sorts of advice on how to Pick An Animal.

http://www.songfight.org/music/pick_an_animal/bgm_paa.mp3

Saturday, November 21, 2015

Harsh Realm by Widowspeak

Gorilla vs. Bear calls Harshe Realm's slow boiling rock "a woozy little ’60s-meets-’90s gem".

http://www.gorillavsbear.net/files/2011/02/01-Harsh-Realm.mp3

Friday, November 20, 2015

Town Center by Atlas Sound

Town Center is a short, pretty little folksy tune.

https://freemusicarchive.org/music/download/c341cae2420c5a6bba1b654da9a5b502efc3f0eb

Thursday, November 19, 2015

Brush Your Teeth by Kompressor

If you have trouble remembering, Kompressor will make sure you never again forget to BRUSH YOUR TEETH.

Brush along while listening to the vobis.

https://archive.org/download/iuma-kompressormusic/kompressormusic_-_BRUSH_YOUR_TEETH.mp3
https://archive.org/download/iuma-kompressormusic/kompressormusic_-_BRUSH_YOUR_TEETH.ogg

Wednesday, November 18, 2015

Day Of The Dead by Nick Soma

Nick Soma presents a zombie celebration of the Day of the Dead.

http://www.songfight.org/music/day_of_the_dead/nicksoma_dotd.mp3

Tuesday, November 17, 2015

Sirenity by Aaron Ximm

Simple, calming music makes this moment of Sirenity.

https://freemusicarchive.org/music/download/0bd360f9bb23fc126964048d6512fd87d53f246a

Monday, November 16, 2015

Temple Of Haunted Gods by That Crooner From Nowhere

The eerie wailing and low booms are apt for the Temple of Haunted Gods.

https://archive.org/download/thatcroonerfromnowhere_thisisvocaltronicaLP/12_Temple_of_haunted_gods.mp3

Sunday, November 15, 2015

Heat Death by The Whiskers

Sometimes you need to think the warmest thoughts as you face Heat Death.

http://dl.last.fm/static/1447440901/113730370/0c0cbe73a5c5f8ef08de1d7fbfbd6d50c73b01d563c02c5c62ae241a158cafc1/The+Whiskers+-+Heat+Death.mp3

Saturday, November 14, 2015

Rat Brain by Tuners Union

There's quite a few quality songs from in last week's Song Fight by entrant's old and new. Tuners Union put forth their own solid Rat Brain.

http://www.songfight.org/music/the_rat_brain/tunersunion_rb.mp3

Friday, November 13, 2015

Power and Possession by Cindy Lee

The echoing voices and swelling sounds of Power and Possession create an intense ghostly atmosphere.

http://www.gorillavsbear.net/files/2015/11/02-Power-and-Possession-1.mp3?_=1

Thursday, November 12, 2015

Corridor by Frozen Silence

Corridor is another beautiful slow piano work by Frozen Silence.

http://www.mikseri.net/music/play.php?id=361359&type=dl

Wednesday, November 11, 2015

Zoot Suit by Podington Bear

Made to party with a fat bassline, Zoot Suit is one of the coolest Pod Bear tracks I've heard.

http://soundofpicture.com/mp3/download.php?file=Party/Zoot_Suit.mp3

Tuesday, November 10, 2015

Mangangá by Chico Correa And Electronic Band

Mangangá is another blazing bit of Brazilian electronica.

https://freemusicarchive.org/music/download/bce5f3b10aa95dd16743737bc8cce4271d483039

Monday, November 9, 2015

Rat Brain by Here, Atticus

Here, Atticus is a relatively recent comer to Song Fight, and this week they bring a really good alt-rock tune for the Rat Brain fight.

http://www.songfight.org/music/the_rat_brain/hereatticus_rb.mp3

Sunday, November 8, 2015

State Of Grace by Taylor Swift, remixed by Recycle Culture

Recycle Culture imbues State of Grace with that relaxed sax and brass sound of late destroyer while preserving it's poppy catchiness.

http://www.gorillavsbear.net/files/2014/10/01-Taylor-Swift-State-Of-Grace-Recycle-Culture-Remix.mp3

Saturday, November 7, 2015

Waste Of TV by Brad Sucks, remixed by Hans Atom

Hans Atom makes an even more rocking song of Waste of TV.

http://ccmixter.org/content/hansatom/hansatom_-_Waste_of_TV.mp3

Friday, November 6, 2015

Marine North by PhilTheNil, remixed by @nop

Snowflake describes Marine North: "Cinematic production from @nop combines ethnic beats and perfectly ambient glitch. Featuring OmniVista and PhilTheNil, this instrumental is absolutely worthy of any film or video."

http://ccmixter.org/content/Lancefield/Lancefield_-_Marine_North.mp3

Thursday, November 5, 2015

Somethin' Bout Me by Eddiebingo, remixed by Kruzzial

Here's some NSFW hip-hop from the cc-mixter crowd: Somethin' Bout Me.

http://ccmixter.org/content/Kruzzial/Kruzzial_-_Somethin_Bout_Me.mp3

Wednesday, November 4, 2015

Real Is A Feeling by Pictureplane, remixed by Grimes

Gorilla vs Bear: "Grimes adds her floating, ghostly vocals on this dark goth re-work of Pictureplane‘s Real Is A Feeling."

http://www.gorillavsbear.net/files/2012/01/Real-Is-A-Feeling-Grimes-Remix.mp3

Tuesday, November 3, 2015

Song 4 B by Little Mystic, remixed by Jeris

This mix of Song 4 B blends Littly Mystic's voice with Admiral Bob's excellent guitar and cello work.

http://ccmixter.org/content/VJ_Memes/VJ_Memes_-_Song_4_B.mp3

Monday, November 2, 2015

Softer But Stronger by colab

Kara Square on Softer But Stronger: "Colab’s beautiful electro pop remix featuring snowflake’s luscious vocals is a must listen. The delicate approach with soft piano and amazingly cool percussion makes for an immersive experience."

http://ccmixter.org/content/colab/colab_-_softer_but_stronger.mp3

Sunday, November 1, 2015

Humdrum by Pallers

Gorilla vs. Bear describes Humdrum aptly by quoting Pallers' record label, Labrador: “dance music for the lazy, the blazers and for the slightly depressed.”

http://static.gorillavsbear.net/uploads/mp3/humdrum.mp3

Saturday, October 31, 2015

Yummy by Chenard Walcker

This Yummy amalgam of voice, bass, and beat opens Chenard Walcker's first cut and paste adventure.

https://archive.org/download/fsz002/fsz002_01-chenard_walcker-yummy.mp3

Friday, October 30, 2015

Green, Blue, And Red by The 3.5.7 Ensemble

Green, Blue, and Red is nearly 17 minutes of lively jazz, with sublime flute solos, relaxed passages, and squalls of chaos along the way.

http://milkfactoryproductions.com/Ephemeral_Series_Vol._1_files/05%20Green,%20Blue,%20and%20Red.mp3

Thursday, October 29, 2015

Magdalena by Daniel Bautista

Magdalena is a slow moving piano and guitar piece from Daniel Bautista.

Fans of non-proprietary formats choose vorbis.

http://www.danielbautista.com/music/bautista/weirdos/08.magdalena.mp3
http://www.danielbautista.com/music/bautista/weirdos/ogg/08.magdalena.ogg

Wednesday, October 28, 2015

Sleepwalking (Acoustic Version) by Beta Hector

This is a haunting, minimal rendition of

Tuesday, October 27, 2015

Impostors by Canasta

Impostors is another beautifully dramatic folk pop production from Canasta

http://audio.canastamusic.com/WeWereSetUp/Canasta-WeWereSetUp-04-Impostors.mp3

Sunday, October 25, 2015

Take Down The Sun by State Shirt

The sudden slow down and shift into a falsetto croon at the chorus of Take Down the Sun is one of my favorite parts of Lost Hills.

http://www.stateshirt.com/audio/losthills/05_Take_Down_the_Sun.mp3

Saturday, October 24, 2015

Friday Song by The John Benjamin Band

A simple Friday Song for anyone who's got nothing to do while trying to control themselves.

http://johnorama.com/songs/guy_n_guitar/friday_song.mp3

Friday, October 23, 2015

Two Bucks And I'm Yours by Ken's Super Duper Band 'n Stuff

I suspect some connection in my mind between the melody of Two Bucks and I'm Yours and Mad World explains my enjoyment of this song.

http://www.songfight.org/music/two_bucks_and_im_yours/ken_Two_Bucks.mp3

Thursday, October 22, 2015

Beach Point Pleasant by Ducktails

Gorilla vs. Bear on Beach Point Pleasant: "According to Visitation Rites, this particular beach jam is “built on a 2-second instrumental loop from Gétatchèwe Kassa‘s “Tezeta Slow” (a song featured on an installment of the incredible Ethiopiques series), which goes a long way to explaining why it’s so rad".

http://static.gorillavsbear.net/uploads/mp3/beachpointpleasant.mp3

Wednesday, October 21, 2015

Such A Drag by Say Hi

A catchy alt-rock song to remind you that "Love's Such A Drag".

http://mp3s.barsuk.com/SayHi_SuchADrag.mp3

Tuesday, October 20, 2015

Que Deus Te Dê O Dobro De Tudo O Que Nos Desejares by Stealing Orchestra

The accordion gives Que Deus Te Dê O Dobro De Tudo O Que Nos Desejares an eastern European folk flavor along with it's playful cut-and-paste flourishes.

https://freemusicarchive.org/music/download/d246a1c4bf5b1cbc83e2ca4eaaa31ae5e5802add

Monday, October 19, 2015

Stationary Blood by Atlas Sound

Stationary Blood repeats its jangly guitar riff and muffled lyric.

https://freemusicarchive.org/music/download/8c40c80fe0938fc6f0a4fe6c3e9fd9a8d6839ee5

Sunday, October 18, 2015

Oversleeping by Those Meddling Kids

Though a beautiful instrumental, Oversleeping didn't do well at the polls, perhaps because it's connection with the title was too abstract.

http://www.songfight.org/music/oversleeping/thosemeddlingkids_os.mp3

Saturday, October 17, 2015

Glad by Glasser

Sometimes all it takes is a couple of voices and a few simple instruments to make me Glad.

http://static.gorillavsbear.net/uploads/mp3/02%20Glad.mp3

Friday, October 16, 2015

The Hungry Garden by Cherly Kacherly

There's something soft and uplifting about the little murmurs of The Hungry Garden.

Also in vorbis.

https://archive.org/download/CherlyKacherly-MisadventureOfAMeatyMachine/07_Cherly_KaCherly-The_Hungry_Garden.mp3
https://archive.org/download/CherlyKacherly-MisadventureOfAMeatyMachine/07_Cherly_KaCherly-The_Hungry_Garden.ogg

Thursday, October 15, 2015

Bellesguard by Noertker's Moxie

Bellesguard is a quiet, elegant jazz tune.

http://www.noertker.com/audio/Bellesguard.mp3

Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Stomach For It by Todd McHatton

This entry for Stomach for It is a nice, pretty pop song with a charmingly amateur vibe to the performance.

http://www.songfight.org/music/stomach_for_it/toddmchatton_sfi.mp3

Tuesday, October 13, 2015

Married by Lucky Dragons

Voices, noises, and a strange array of instruments are Married in this unusual piece of Fear Melody.

http://www.luckydragons.org/all/fear_melody/married.mp3

Monday, October 12, 2015

High End by jj

High End surrounds musings sampled from Kanye West and Pusha T in a lush, calming new context.

http://static.gorillavsbear.net/uploads/2010/12/10-high-end.mp3

Sunday, October 11, 2015

Vibe Drive by Podington Bear

A haunting vibraphone melody and a shuffling rhythm accompaniment makes Vibe Drive a memorable piece.

http://soundofpicture.com/mp3/download.php?file=Driving/Vibe_Drive.mp3

Saturday, October 10, 2015

Two Matchsticks by The Wooden Birds

Here's a simple, charming folk tune from Barsuk records' vaults: Two Matchsticks.

http://mp3s.barsuk.com/TheWoodenBirds_TwoMatchsticks.mp3

Friday, October 9, 2015

Infornography by Revolution Void

Revolution Void deftly blends jazz and electronic flourishes over his hip-hop Infornography.

Try vorbis if you prefer non-proprietary formats.

https://archive.org/download/jamendo-002534/07.mp3
https://archive.org/download/jamendo-002534/07.ogg

Thursday, October 8, 2015

Fashion by Hip Hop Anonymous

Hip Hop Anonymous's "skillfully Fashioned" entry just wasn't in season among last week's voters.

http://www.songfight.org/music/fashion/hiphopanonymous_fashion.mp3

Wednesday, October 7, 2015

Get Back to Love (Street Joy) by White Denim

"You're an instrument of joy" says White Denim in their sweet R&B tinged b-side Get Back to Love (Street Joy).

http://static.gorillavsbear.net/uploads/2012/04/Get-Back-To-Love-Street-Joy.mp3

Tuesday, October 6, 2015

Eu Pisei Na Pedra by Chico Correa And Electronic Band

Eu Pisei Na Pedra comes from a Brazilian DJ/producer blending electronic, rock, and Brazilian folk music into a piece of energetic excellence.

http://freemusicarchive.org/music/download/949c57d65e2e3105c530ee6a0c9d98c461dbd805

Monday, October 5, 2015

Royal Baby by My Social Uniform

My Social Uniform is 4 for 4 winning the Song Fights. Listen to their dramatic performance of Royal Baby and it's clear why.

http://www.songfight.org/music/royal_baby/mysocialuniform_rb.mp3

Sunday, October 4, 2015

Your Friend Wil by MC Frontalot

Your Friend Wil says "Don't be a dick."

http://frontalot.com/media.php/526/MC_Frontalot_-_Zero_Day_-_04._Your_Friend_Wil.mp3

Saturday, October 3, 2015

Eirom by Berestez

Eirom combines pounding, skittering rhythms with atmospheric harmonies.

Try in vorbis.

https://archive.org/download/kahvi169_Berestez_Earthine/kahvi179d_berestez-eirom.mp3
https://archive.org/download/kahvi169_Berestez_Earthine/kahvi179d_berestez-eirom.ogg

Friday, October 2, 2015

Doki by Friend

Doki is a track with a shuffling rhythm and beautiful exotic melodies.

http://www.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/mp3/02%20doki.mp3

Thursday, October 1, 2015

Strangers by Nick Soma

Nick Soma's got a song fight entry for Strangers looking for a good pop/rock track.

http://www.songfight.org/music/strangers/nicksoma_strangers.mp3

Wednesday, September 30, 2015

Polyethylene Bag by Chenard Walcker

This sample crazy construction begins with a squid eating dough in a Polyethylene Bag.

https://archive.org/download/fsz002/fsz002_22-chenard_walcker-polyethylene_bag.mp3

Tuesday, September 29, 2015

Symphony 2 in B Minor, Op 16, Movement 3 by Daniel Bautista

Movement 3 of Bautista's second symphony takes it's time building up harmonies and exploring different melodic phrases.

Enjoy it in vorbis.

http://www.danielbautista.com/music/bautista/symphony2/03.s2m3.mp3
http://www.danielbautista.com/music/bautista/symphony2/ogg/03.s2m3.ogg

Monday, September 28, 2015

Be What You Want by aNomaly

Be What You Want tries to take Song Fight in a more industrial direction.

http://www.songfight.org/music/be_what_you_want/anomaly_bwyw.mp3

Sunday, September 27, 2015

Sing Like A Bird by Loveshadow and BryanArtMuzik

Snowflake: "If you love Bob Marley and Michael Franti, you will absolutely adore Sing Like a Bird! Produced and constructed by ccMixter’s beloved Loveshadow, the soaring vocals of BryanArtMuzik are elevated with a chill-reggae groove that will seep under your skin and not let go. A must add to your favorites playlist!"

http://ccmixter.org/content/Loveshadow/Loveshadow_-_Sing_Like_A_Bird_.mp3

Saturday, September 26, 2015

Cold War by The Morning Benders, remixed by Wallpaper

A relaxed, rhythmic rendition of Cold War.

http://www.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/mp3/Cold%20War%20Wallpaper%20Winter%20Remix.mp3

Friday, September 25, 2015

Gaslighting by State Shirt

SackJo22, on Gaslighting: "State Shirt transformed Spinmeister stems to create a tightly produced moving modern pop song with gorgeous vocals that belies the seriousness of the lyrical content. Bravo!"

http://ccmixter.org/content/stateshirt/stateshirt_-_Gaslighting.mp3

Thursday, September 24, 2015

Dancing Round Like Dandelion by P7R7L5

Dancing Round Like Dandelion

http://ccmixter.org/content/party_redlight/party_redlight_-_Dancing_Round_Like_Dandelion_(hybrid_dance_mix).mp3

Wednesday, September 23, 2015

Round By Round by Lone Starr, remixed by destinazione_altrove

This groove aims to move bodies Round by Round on the dance floor.

http://ccmixter.org/content/destinazione_altrove/destinazione_altrove_-_Round_by_Round.mp3

Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Running Out Of You by Keep Shelly In Athens, remixed by Solar Bears

Gorilla vs. Bear calls Solar Bears' twist on Running Out of You "languid" and "interstellar". I call it stark and beautiful.

http://static.gorillavsbear.net/uploads/2011/01/Running-Out-Of-You-Solar-Bears-remix.mp3

Monday, September 21, 2015

Jazz On Redial by scomber

Scomber gracefully combine's Loveshadow's singing Heart on Redial with a jazz number from Jeris into Jazz on Redial.

http://ccmixter.org/content/scomber/scomber_-_Jazz_on_Redial.mp3

Sunday, September 20, 2015

Just Like Oskar, We'll Never Grow Up by Stealing Orchestra

Just Like Oskar, We'll Never Grow Up is a theme for a warped carnival funhouse spliced together by a Stealing Orchestra.

http://freemusicarchive.org/music/download/e050f311eb555b9a6f41ebc49a4193be9c7a8655

Saturday, September 19, 2015

Accordion by Brian Wright

Accordion moves perfectly from Wright's hauntingly intimate creaking voice to layers of sound by the full band.

http://aurgasm.us/music/michelle/brian-wright-accordion.mp3

Friday, September 18, 2015

Shadow by Chromatics

Chromatics gift us with this ephemeral song addressed to a Shadow.

https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/222905505/download?client_id=02gUJC0hH2ct1EGOcYXQIzRFU91c72Ea

Thursday, September 17, 2015

Summer Edit by Atlas Sound

As summer passes, this short Summer Edit seems an apt coda.

http://freemusicarchive.org/music/download/b8c7409b4a8cf37db218ba1b6bacc2390026c749

Wednesday, September 16, 2015

Deterioration by Slickitude

This slick rock song is my pick of Song Fight's recent Deterioration.

http://www.songfight.org/music/deterioration/slickitude_deterioration.mp3

Tuesday, September 15, 2015

Tinfoil Hats by Rocky Votolato

A song that starts with keeping aliens from reading your mind by wearing Tinfoil Hats turns out to be about the desire to escape change.

http://mp3s.barsuk.com/RockyVotolato_TinfoilHats.mp3

Monday, September 14, 2015

Plum Rain by Anchorsong

If you're looking for moody downtempo electronic music, bask in the Plum Rain.

http://aurgasm.us/wp/uploads/Anchorsong-Plum-Rain.mp3

Sunday, September 13, 2015

New Alium by Lucky Dragons

New Alium sounds like it could be a robot whistling while it works.

http://www.luckydragons.org/all/widows/new%20alium.mp3

Saturday, September 12, 2015

Stardust by The Sandwitches

I find Stardust a haunting, simple, subtle listen.

http://static.gorillavsbear.net/uploads/mp3/01%20Stardust.mp3

Friday, September 11, 2015

The Joke by Jon Eric

Jon Eric took a piano and sang a tribute to Robin Williams he called The Joke.

http://www.songfight.org/music/the_joke/joneric_joke.mp3

Thursday, September 10, 2015

Feather by Podington Bear

This drifting Feather sounds light, ethereal, full of wonder.

https://freemusicarchive.org/music/download/abf117fed0cc377a3d4e8f5bc3a7474a9944e28f

Wednesday, September 9, 2015

Tangible by Pedro Luis Ferrer

Ferrer is a master of the guaracha style of Cuban music, which he blends with other styles to create tunes Tangible.

http://aurgasm.us/wp/uploads/Pedro-Luis-Ferrer-Tangible.mp3

Tuesday, September 8, 2015

Havana Gila by Kurt Ribak

Kurt Ribak describes his Havana Gila "a rhumba rhythm with a klezmer melody and a surf drum break."

http://users.lmi.net/ribax/havanagila.mp3

Monday, September 7, 2015

Red by ADD

Red is a pop-rock tune, with the vocals and guitar slightly twisted, echoing, and distorted.

http://actdead.com/mp3s/plyfapbm_09_red.mp3

Sunday, September 6, 2015

My Eyes by That Crooner From Nowhere

The strange clicking lead in to My Eyes gives way to a morose, otherworldly moan.

https://archive.org/download/thatcroonerfromnowhere_thisisvocaltronicaLP/02_my_eyes.mp3

Saturday, September 5, 2015

Coming Dear by The John Benjamin Band

The lush sound of a cello adds a stirring feeling to the simple guitar pop song Coming Dear.

http://johnorama.com/songs/feel_things_deeply/comingdear.mp3

Friday, September 4, 2015

Anthenagin' (?) by Madlib

Gorilla vs Bear calls Anthenagin' (?) "flawless". It's short, head nodding instrumental hip hop.

http://www.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/mp3/anthenagin.mp3

Thursday, September 3, 2015

Great Display by The Whiskers

This Great Display was another magnificent, partially abandoned song, fleshed out with tense string and reverberating swells.

http://thewhiskers.com/duncecap/04-great_display.mp3

Wednesday, September 2, 2015

What Happened To Free by Justin Bacon

Among the catchier of Justin Bacon's little pop songs is What Happened to Free?

https://archive.org/download/iuma-justin_bacon/Justin_Bacon_-_What_Happened_to_Free.mp3

Tuesday, September 1, 2015

Beaten Man by Bgm

This short ode for a Beaten Man is a beaten Song Fight contender.

http://www.songfight.org/music/beaten_man/bgm_bm.mp3

Monday, August 31, 2015

Don't You Worry by Jim Noir

Some modern music with a style going back to the 60s and 70s: Jim Noir's Don't You Worry.

http://mp3s.barsuk.com/JimNoir_DontYouWorry.mp3

Sunday, August 30, 2015

My Love by White Hinterland

A pounding, almost tribal drum beat stands at the center of My Love, surrounded by haunting voices.

http://www.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/mp3/04%20My%20Love.mp3

Saturday, August 29, 2015

Soledad by Astor Piazzolla, performed by Mandrágora Tango

Mandrágora Tango calls Soledad "the most hauntingly beautiful piece that we play".

http://www.mandragoratango.com/music/2007/06/26/Soledad%20%28from%20%20our%20Youtube.com%20Video.mp3

Friday, August 28, 2015

Tourettes by Nirvana, covered by Daniel Bautista

Tourettes isn't quite as fun without the stream of nonsense and profanity, but it's still fun.

http://www.danielbautista.com/music/bautista/versiones/tourettes.mp3

Thursday, August 27, 2015

Miroirs, Movement I: Noctuelles by Maurice Ravel, performed by Felipe Sarro

Sarro's performance of Ravel's Miroirs gets off to a lively start with the first movement, Noctuelles.

http://freemusicarchive.org/music/download/bcca48d067499394ab2d7c87a8fac0c4594bb28f

Wednesday, August 26, 2015

Grammy by Purity Ring

If you want a surreal pop music experience, listen to Purity Ring cover Soulja Boy's rap hit Grammy.

http://www.purityringsongs.com/grammy.mp3

Tuesday, August 25, 2015

The Him by New Order, covered by State Shirt

The Him epitomizes Lost Hills: a dark, danceable homage to 80's synth pop.

http://www.stateshirt.com/audio/losthills/10_The_Him.mp3

Monday, August 24, 2015

Ballade No. 3 Op. 47 by Frédéric Chopin, performed by Paul Cantrell

Paul Cantrell gives us a stirring piano performance of Chopin's Ballade No. 3 Op. 47 in A flat major.

https://innig.net/music/recordings/ith_chopin-47.mp3

Sunday, August 23, 2015

Marken Lag Stilla by Dungen

Gorilla vs Bear calls Dungen "Swedish psych wizards". Marken Lag Stilla is one of their freebies.

http://www.mexicansummer.com/wp-content/uploads/audio/10%20Marken%20Lag%20Stilla.mp3

Saturday, August 22, 2015

Late Kasparov Drives A Cab by Nathan Clevenger Group

Late Kasparov Drives a Cab sounds like a scene in a film from a bygone era set on some New York City streets.

http://www.nathanclevengermusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/1-01-Late-Kasparov-Drives-a-Cab.mp3

Friday, August 21, 2015

Staring Contest by Mates Of State

If you're looking for some bouncing pop on a summer afternoon, try a Staring Contest.

http://mp3s.barsuk.com/MatesOfState_StaringContest.mp3

Thursday, August 20, 2015

Dry Spell by Howl Down The Chimney

Howl Down the Chimney offers this ironically relaxed, echoing curse of this Dry Spell.

http://www.songfight.org/music/dry_spell/howldownthechimney_ds.mp3

Wednesday, August 19, 2015

Le Bilan by Chenard Walcker

Le Bilan is another playground of seemingly ancient samples orchestrated by Chenard Walcker.

https://archive.org/download/fsz002/fsz002_06-chenard_walcker-le_bilan.mp3

Tuesday, August 18, 2015

River Of Dirt by Marissa Nadler

River of Dirt is a retrospective folk song, filled out with care by Nadler's backing band.

http://static.gorillavsbear.net/uploads/mp3/riverofdirt.mp3

Monday, August 17, 2015

Cynics Recourse by Atlas Sound

Cynics Recourse is the sort of meandering strangeness one might expect from a Bedroom Databank.

http://freemusicarchive.org/music/download/8c44dfa10b47f461eb33bd51e8abd91b1aceb568

Sunday, August 16, 2015

Arpanauts by Eric Skiff

Closing out the album Resistor Anthems is Arpanauts a joyful track done NES style.

http://freemusicarchive.org/music/download/c80312bd508fbc0e6764c7a34fef7f1acdd717de

Saturday, August 15, 2015

It Always Gets Better by Billy And The Psychotics

If you want fun amateur rock, It Always Gets Better.

http://www.songfight.org/music/it_always_gets_better/billy+thepsychotics_iagb.mp3

Friday, August 14, 2015

Come Back by Brad Sucks

Every Brad Sucks release leaves me waiting a few years for his next Come Back. This downer pop gem came four years after its predecessor.

http://media.bradsucks.net/albums/gwam/02_-_Brad_Sucks_-_Come_Back.mp3

Thursday, August 13, 2015

Mirror Friends by Lucky Dragons

Mirror Friends is another charming two minute tune from Lucky Dragons.

http://www.luckydragons.org/all/dream_island_laughing_language/07_mirror_friends.mp3

Wednesday, August 12, 2015

Diana Won't by Dimlite

Diana Won't is that most excellent variety of catchy downtempo pop music.

http://www.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/mp3/Diana%20Wont.mp3

Tuesday, August 11, 2015

Standing In The Death Car by Kissing Contest (aka Lemon Party)

After arguing approaches to Standing in the Death Car, the Lemon Party folks put together a ridiculous fun pop rock song.

http://www.songfight.org/music/standing_in_the_death_car/kissingcontest-deathcar.mp3

Monday, August 10, 2015

Trickledown by Podington Bear

Trickledown is a rocking little Podbear tune.

http://soundofpicture.com/mp3/download.php?file=Grit/Trickledown.mp3

Sunday, August 9, 2015

Eleven Pieces Of Eight by Texasradiofish featuring Bill Ray and ElRon XChile

From a drum track by Bill Ray in 11/8, texasradiofish has made Eleven Pieces of Eight. Kara Square calls it "a THRILLING jazz fusion instrumental".

http://ccmixter.org/content/texasradiofish/texasradiofish_-_Eleven_Pieces_of_Eight.mp3

Saturday, August 8, 2015

Art Bomb by Hoblit

A Hoblit expresses his artistic frustration with this Art Bomb.

http://www.songfight.org/music/art_bomb/hoblit_ab.mp3

Friday, August 7, 2015

When I'm Small by Phantogram

The snaps and crackles of the sampled beat adds a bit of nostalgia to When I'm Small.

http://mp3s.barsuk.com/Phantogram_WhenImSmall.mp3

Thursday, August 6, 2015

White As Diamonds by Alela Diane

Alela Diane's beautiful vocal melody is at the center of White as Diamonds, adorned expertly by lovely strings.

http://www.beggarsgroupusa.com/mp3/aleladiane_whiteasdiamonds.mp3

Wednesday, August 5, 2015

Disco Tony by Schlimminy Cricket

A stirring tune in honor of Disco Tony.

http://www.songfight.org/music/disco_tony/schlimminycricket_dt.mp3

Tuesday, August 4, 2015

Fragile by Olenergy

Fragile is a magnificent dance track graced with auto-tuned vocals by Sleeperspaceborn.

http://ccmixter.org/content/qpec/qpec_-_Fragile.mp3

Monday, August 3, 2015

Hand To Mouth by The 3.5.7 Ensemble

If eight and a half minutes of upbeat jazz sounds appealing, point your ears at Hand To Mouth.

http://milkfactoryproductions.com/Ephemeral_Series_Vol._1_files/02%20Hand%20To%20Mouth.mp3

Sunday, August 2, 2015

You Got To Be Kind by Tuners Union

Tuners Union got a winning song fight entry with You Got To Be Kind, a rocking tune punctuated with striking tempo shifts.

http://www.songfight.org/music/you_got_to_be_kind/tunersunion_ygtbk.mp3

Saturday, August 1, 2015

Gigantic Bodies by The Rhombus

Gigantic Bodies is a bit different for The Rhombus: slow, pensive, and instrumental.

Take it in vorbis for more body for your byte.

https://archive.org/download/Ladders-7853/Rhombus_-_06_-_Gigantic_Bodies.mp3
https://archive.org/download/Ladders-7853/Rhombus_-_06_-_Gigantic_Bodies.ogg

Friday, July 31, 2015

The Diver's Wife by Joanna Newsome

Here's Joanna Newsom's beautiful live performance of The Diver's Wife.

http://static.gorillavsbear.net/uploads/2012/06/THE-DIVERS-WIFE-live.mp3

Thursday, July 30, 2015

Strangers by Cookie Blue

Here's a simple cute little song fight entry for Strangers.

http://www.songfight.org/music/strangers/cookieblue_strangers.mp3

Wednesday, July 29, 2015

The Adjustor by The Octopus Project

The Adjustor warbles and meanders around it's catchy beats and hooks.

http://www.theoctopusproject.com/mp3s/adjustor.mp3

Tuesday, July 28, 2015

Symphony No. 2, Movement 1 by Daniel Bautista

Bautista kicks off his second symphony Allegro con brio with frantically swirling guitars alongside fast, heavy drumming.

http://www.danielbautista.com/music/bautista/symphony2/01.s2m1.mp3

Monday, July 27, 2015

No Rush by Rabbit And Ram

A Rabbit and Ram trade adorable verses telling how they were in No Rush as they fell for each other.

http://www.songfight.org/music/no_rush/rabbitandram_nr.mp3

Sunday, July 26, 2015

Green Knight by Memory Tapes, remixed by Creep

Here's another dark ambient remix from Creep, this time taking on Memory Tape's Green Knight.

http://www.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/mp3/Green%20Knight%20Creep%20Remix.mp3

Saturday, July 25, 2015

Sooner Or Later by Trifonic, remixed by Hans Atom

I've been looking for more ways to recommend Trifonic's magnificent vocal melody when I found Hans Atom had made an upbeat electro-pop tune of Sooner or Later.

http://ccmixter.org/content/hansatom/hansatom_-_Sooner_or_Later.mp3

Friday, July 24, 2015

Lately by Memoryhouse, remixed by Teengirl Fantasy

Teengirl Fantasy did a fantastic sparkling take on Lately by Memoryhouse.

http://www.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/mp3/Lately%20Teengirl%20Fantasy%20Natural%20Mix.mp3

Thursday, July 23, 2015

20two Sh8z by Siobhan Dakay

Kara Square on 20two Sh8z: "Wildly creative, upbeat, and FULL OF FUN, Siobhan Dakay’s remix of Fluffy is not to be missed."

http://ccmixter.org/content/SiobhanD/SiobhanD_-_20two_Sh8z_from_Fluffy.mp3

Wednesday, July 22, 2015

Call Me Baby by John Louis Kluck, remixed by unreal_dm

Jeris, on Call Me Baby: "Somebody is gonna need to put out the fire on this smokey jazz number by unreal_dm featuring vocals by John Louis Kluck."

http://ccmixter.org/content/unreal_dm/unreal_dm_-_Call_Me_Baby.mp3

Tuesday, July 21, 2015

SOS in Bel Air (Ariel Pink's Krystal Bamboo Remix)

The Krystal Bamboo takes SOS in Bel Air into surreal territory.

http://static.gorillavsbear.net/uploads/2014/03/SOS-In-Bel-Air-Ariel-Pinks-Krystal-Bamboo-Remix.mp3

Monday, July 20, 2015

We Are Connected by SackJo22

SackJo22's We Are Connected blends vocal lines by State Shirt and Anjibee with her own lovely voice and tops it off with a blend of other mixters providing the instrumentation.

http://ccmixter.org/content/SackJo22/SackJo22_-_We_are_Connected_(the_Chemma_Chi_Remix).mp3

Sunday, July 19, 2015

Ana Dellali (I Cuddle Myself) by Cheb Zergui

Gorilla vs. Bear puts it better than I could: "I have no idea why this Cheb Zergui guy called this song I Cuddle Myself, but apparently he’s the one that introduced the electric guitar and wah-wah pedal to the scene, and the results on this one are pretty dirty."

http://www.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/mp3/B4%20ana%20dellali.mp3

Saturday, July 18, 2015

She's leaving home. Not the best timing by Cherly KaCherly

All of Drop a 4 note Soundtrack sounds like a perfect accompaniment for a crisis facing an underwater city. She's leaving home. Not the best timing plays its part in the drama.

I recommend vorbis.

https://archive.org/download/birdsong028/11_Cherly_KaCherly-Drop.mp3
https://archive.org/download/birdsong028/11_Cherly_KaCherly-Drop.ogg

Friday, July 17, 2015

Danse De Travers by Chenard Walcker

L'Ane Vetu de la Peau de Lion, on which one may find Danse De Travers, is filed under the topics "Sample Madness" and "Plunderphonics". The riches of the digital age.

https://archive.org/download/fsz002/fsz002_17-chenard_walcker-danse_de_travers.mp3

Thursday, July 16, 2015

Oceanview by Atlas Sound

Oceanview is, appropriately enough, a repetitive and relaxing tune.

http://freemusicarchive.org/music/download/a9af0014b32334e8a48502e4aa8e2d4d8fb44a1b

Wednesday, July 15, 2015

Be What You Want by From A Basement

Last week's Song Fight win went to this little poppy Be What You Want From A Basement.

http://www.songfight.org/music/be_what_you_want/fromabasement_bwyw.mp3

Tuesday, July 14, 2015

Darlene by White Denim

Darlene is a great example of the sparkling, beautiful rock White Denim has produced.

http://static.gorillavsbear.net/uploads/2012/08/02-Darlene.mp3

Monday, July 13, 2015

What's Happening To Me by The John Benjamin Band

Feel Things Deeply is a whole album of JBB pop tunes. What's Happening to Me? is one.

http://johnorama.com/songs/feel_things_deeply/whatshappeningtome.mp3

Sunday, July 12, 2015

Mbira Adventure by Lucky Dragons

Mbira Adventure is accurately named. It's a short stint with a thumb piano.

http://www.luckydragons.org/all/future_feelings/mbira_adventure.mp3

Saturday, July 11, 2015

Warning by Cymbals Eat Guitars

If you are looking for a good straight-up rock song, take this Warning.

http://mp3s.barsuk.com/CymbalsEatGuitars_Warning.mp3

Friday, July 10, 2015

The Bird Of Y2K by Tiny Folk

Of all the animals of the forest, The Bird of Y2K sounds most serene.

http://freedownloads.last.fm/download/191286168/The%2Bbird%2Bof%2By2k.mp3

Thursday, July 9, 2015

Whenusleep by Salem

The slow shuffling beat and morphing tones set off a dreamy voice Whenusleep.

http://www.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/mp3/Whenusleep.mp3

Wednesday, July 8, 2015

Kundalini Rising by Jeris featuring audiotechnica, Javolenus

Kundalini Rising is a big blend of ccmixter and found sound, forged into something strangely sublime.

http://ccmixter.org/content/VJ_Memes/VJ_Memes_-_Kundalini_Rising.mp3

Tuesday, July 7, 2015

Letting Go by Frozen Silence

Letting Go is the second slow piano piece from the free album Sky.

http://freedownloads.last.fm/download/243740624/Letting%2BGo.mp3

Monday, July 6, 2015

Viva La Revolucion by Revolution Void

When you want to find a dance groove, Viva La Revolucion.

Try it in vorbis.

https://archive.org/download/jamendo-104082/03.mp3
https://archive.org/download/jamendo-104082/03.ogg

Sunday, July 5, 2015

Dogs Of War by Nick Soma

Nick Soma delivers a strangely relaxed Dogs of War to win him the most recent Nur Ein title.

http://songlander.com/rest/entries/D4534344F1F5F337D3F28D66B9EB95D9/file

Saturday, July 4, 2015

I Was Thinking by Gauntlet Hair

There's something inimitable and distinctive about Gauntlet Hair's sound. Hear what I mean with I Was Thinking

http://www.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/mp3/01%20I%20Was%20Thinking.mp3

Friday, July 3, 2015

Ashes by The Midnight Society

A simple, quiet vocal melody with a soft guitar got Ashes a Song Fight win.

http://www.songfight.org/music/ashes/midnightsociety_ashes.mp3

Thursday, July 2, 2015

Dutch Interior by Noertker's Moxie

Dutch Interior is one of those pieces that plays with the listener, moving in fits and starts.

http://www.noertker.com/audio/DutchInterior.mp3

Wednesday, July 1, 2015

Furlongs by The Whiskers

Furlongs is a straightforward jig distorted and mutated into something strange.

http://freedownloads.last.fm/download/85939283/Furlongs.mp3

Tuesday, June 30, 2015

Be What You Want by Boltoph

Boltoph showed up to a Be What You Want Song Fight with poppy overdubbed choruses.

http://www.songfight.org/music/be_what_you_want/boltoph_bwyw.mp3

Monday, June 29, 2015

Peppergood by The Samps

Enjoy a sweaty summer afternoon with the funky bass of Peppergood.

http://www.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/mp3/06%20Peppergood.mp3

Sunday, June 28, 2015

The Viking Revenge by Daniel Bautista

The Viking Revenge is a storm of crunching guitars swirling over rapid-fire drumming.

http://www.danielbautista.com/music/bautista/eurotrip/11_the_viking_revenge.mp3

Saturday, June 27, 2015

It's Always Something by ADD

It's Always Something is just an excellent example of ADD doing the sort of song he does best.

http://actdead.com/mp3s/divider_02_something.mp3

Friday, June 26, 2015

Hope You're Having A Nice Time In Jamaica by Jerkatorium

I'm embarassed by how much I like Jerkatorium's winning submission for Hope You're Having a Nice Time in Jamaica. It's quite amateur, complete with painful delivery of some of the lyrics and not-so-pristine mastering, but he does it in such a way that casts a charm over me.

http://www.songfight.org/music/a_nice_time_in_jamaica/jerkatorium_hyhantij.mp3

Thursday, June 25, 2015

Where Did The Silence by SackJo22, remixed by Nethis

Where Did the Silence is a bit of Celtic sounds that sounds both sweet and dark.

http://ccmixter.org/content/Nethis/Nethis_-_Where_Did_the_Silence.mp3

Wednesday, June 24, 2015

Angel Echoes by Four Tet, remixed by Caribou

This take on Angel Echoes is nearly 8 minutes of glitchy, shuffling beats and heavenly tones.

http://www.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/mp3/Angel%20Echoes%20Caribou%20remix.mp3

Tuesday, June 23, 2015

Harmony by Snowflake, remixed by Pyrex

CCMixter Jeris: "This remix of Harmony by Pyrex is pure genius! Majestic, quirky, dark… an enigmatic Rube Goldberg machine of a piano concerto, constantly unfolding and blooming with new surprises."

http://ccmixter.org/content/pyrex/pyrex_-_Harmony.mp3

Monday, June 22, 2015

Square Bidness by High Knowledge Crew, remixed by Quillde

Qwillde makes a subtle beat that highlights the Crew in Square Bidness.

Audiophiles can grab the FLAC.

http://ccmixter.org/content/qwillde/qwillde_-_Qwillde_(feat._High_Knowledge_Crew)_-_Square_Bidness.mp3
http://ccmixter.org/content/qwillde/qwillde_-_Qwillde_(feat._High_Knowledge_Crew)_-_Square_Bidness.flac

Sunday, June 21, 2015

Just a Star (Seth Vanek’s Milquetoast Mix) by Canasta, remixed by Seth Vanek

This take on Just A Star starts like a song fading out as you drive away from the nearest town.

http://audio.canastamusic.com/WeWereMixedUp/16%20Just%20a%20Star%20(Seth%20Vanek's%20Milquetoast%20Mix).mp3

Saturday, June 20, 2015

Free Culture (Never Easy) by 7OOP3D

7OOP3D brilliantly combines disparate elements -- some haunting mixes by airtone, a beautiful vocal by Kara Square -- creating an atmospheric ode to Free Culture (Never Easy).

http://ccmixter.org/content/7OOP3D/7OOP3D_-_Free_Culture_(Never_Easy).mp3

Friday, June 19, 2015

Original Don by Major Lazer, remixed by Dawn Golden and Rosy Cross

Remixers cut up Original Don into a slow, slinky sound.

http://static.gorillavsbear.net/uploads/2011/10/Original-Don-Dawn-Golden-and-Rosy-Cross-Remix.mp3

Thursday, June 18, 2015

Heal Me by Minor Characters

Heal Me is four minutes of sweet, warm indie rock.

https://soundcloud.com/brooklynvegan/minor-characters-heal-me/download

Wednesday, June 17, 2015

T'es Mal by Chenard Walcker

T'es Mal is another sample fest from Chenard Walcker.

https://archive.org/download/fsz002/fsz002_20-chenard_walcker-t_es_mal.mp3

Tuesday, June 16, 2015

These Were My Walls by Atlas Sound

These Were My Walls is a cute, slowly meandering tune from the Bedrooom Databank.

http://freemusicarchive.org/music/download/0d2c7f6d73562b593bed55f420d8f1a6cef1e15f

Monday, June 15, 2015

Besame Mucho by Mandrágora Tango

Besame Mucho is a beautiful instrumental from the album Let's Have Dinner and Go Dancing with the Mandrágora Tango Orchestra.

http://www.mandragoratango.com/music/2005/08/16/BesameMucho.mp3

Sunday, June 14, 2015

Know Me by Frankie Rose

The 80's style synth pop tune Know Me is a perfect complement to a rainy day.

http://static.gorillavsbear.net/uploads/2012/01/02-Know-Me.mp3

Saturday, June 13, 2015

Bill Gates Must Die by John Vanderslice

A frustrated computer user reaches the ultimate conclusion: Bill Gates Must Die.

http://mp3s.barsuk.com/JohnVanderslice_BillGatesMustDie.mp3

Friday, June 12, 2015

13 by Lucky Dragons

Track number 13 from Relax in a Hurry comes in waves of repeating melodies. I do find it relaxing.

http://www.luckydragons.org/all/RELAX_IN_A_HURRY/13.mp3

Thursday, June 11, 2015

Starday by Podington Bear

Starday moves with a tad more swagger in its step than most Podington Bear tracks.

http://www.soundofpicture.com/mp3/download.php?file=Bon_Voyage/Starday.mp3

Wednesday, June 10, 2015

Ping Pong Percussion Power Party by Evolution Control Committee

If you blend Looney Tunes samples with percussion you may find yourself in a Ping Pong Percussion Power Party.

http://snuggles.sensoryresearch.net/projects/snuggling/b07-Evolution_Control_Committee-Ping_Pong_Percussion_Power_Party.mp3

Tuesday, June 9, 2015

The Constellations by Fan Death

Like the folks at gorilla vs bear, I find The Constellations mysteriously compelling.

http://static.gorillavsbear.net/uploads/mp3/theconstellations.mp3

Monday, June 8, 2015

Wheat by Uncle Owen Aunt Beru

Jessica Calliero sings a cute little song called Wheat as she plays guitar in this muddly little song.

The file is even littler in vorbis.

https://archive.org/download/birdsong019/04-wheat.mp3
https://archive.org/download/birdsong019/04-wheat.ogg

Sunday, June 7, 2015

Fake It by Brad Sucks

"Is it so hard to Fake It" typifies the tone of so much of Out of It.

Remixers should check out the source files.

http://media.bradsucks.net/albums/ooi-128/03_-_Brad_Sucks_-_Fake_It.mp3

Saturday, June 6, 2015

Moi Moi by Albin de la Simone and Emiliana Torrini

Moi Moi is a beautiful bit of French pop that seems to ramble off "blah blah blah blah".

http://aurgasm.us/wp/uploads/Albin-de-la-Simone-Moi-moi.mp3

Friday, June 5, 2015

About Us by Mike Reed's People, Places, And Things

This piece of wandering, hopping jazz is About Us.

http://www.umbrellamusic.org/sites/default/files/03%20About%20Us.mp3

Thursday, June 4, 2015

I'm The One / Money On My Mind by jj

I'm the One / Money on my Mind is perfect for jj's too-cool-to-care atitude, on an album called Let Them.

http://static.gorillavsbear.net/uploads/2010/11/02-im-the-one-_-money-on-my-mind.mp3

Wednesday, June 3, 2015

I Like To Pretend by State Shirt

State Shirt gets pensive with I Like To Pretend as it meanders through five reflective minutes, building toward a crescendoing finish.

http://www.songfight.org/music/i_like_to_pretend/stateshirt_iltp.mp3

Tuesday, June 2, 2015

Stay Awake by The Globes

Some foot tapping, head nodding electronic laced rock is just what you need to Stay Awake.

http://mp3s.barsuk.com/TheGlobes_StayAwake.mp3

Monday, June 1, 2015

Railroad Track by Willy Moon

The clanks by the Railroad Track create a haunting atmosphere around these stomping beats.

http://aurgasm.us/wp/uploads/Railroad-Track.mp3

Sunday, May 31, 2015

Battle Cry by Nick Soma

Here's a celtic-folk tinged dragon slaying Battle Cry.

http://www.songfight.org/music/battle_cry/nicksoma_bc.mp3

Saturday, May 30, 2015

Glory Gongs by Forest Swords

Forest Swords' sublimely meditative style reverberates through Glory Gongs.

http://static.gorillavsbear.net/uploads/mp3/01%20Glory%20Gongs.mp3

Friday, May 29, 2015

First Flight by The Oarsmen

The title First Flight fits wonderfully with this song's sweet, uplifting arc.

https://soundcloud.com/brooklynvegan/the-oarsman-first-flight/download

Thursday, May 28, 2015

Germanic by Daniel Bautista

Crank up that gothic drama as you listen to Germanic's crunching guitars.

Better freer with vorbis

http://www.danielbautista.com/music/bautista/eurotrip/02_germanic.mp3
http://www.danielbautista.com/music/bautista/eurotrip/ogg/02_germanic.ogg

Wednesday, May 27, 2015

Four by Waylon Thornton

Four is a contemplative little acoustic jangle that seems meant to fit in the interstices.

http://aurgasm.us/wp/uploads/WaylonThornton-Four.mp3

Tuesday, May 26, 2015

The Last Afternoon Of A Woman He Only Thought He Knew by bgm

The tale of The Last Afternoon of a Woman He Only Thought He Knew as told by bgm.

http://www.songfight.org/music/the_last_afternoon/bgm_tlaoawhothk.mp3

Monday, May 25, 2015

Cable Dazed by Invisible Conga People

Gorilla vs. Bear: "Cable Dazed is a hazy number that recalls some of the more sinister, icier jams on the Knife‘s 'haunted house' masterpiece Silent Shout."

http://www.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/mp3/cabledazed.mp3

Sunday, May 24, 2015

Monsoon by Nathan Clevenger Group

This slow, plodding Monsoon builds and wanes through 6 minutes.

http://www.nathanclevengermusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/03-Monsoon.mp3

Saturday, May 23, 2015

Eric's Trip by Sonic Youth

Pounding drums, swirling guitars, and spoken lyrics punctuate Eric's Trip.

http://sonicyouth.com/archives/mp3-selector/new_mp3/erics_trip_irvine.mp3

Friday, May 22, 2015

I'll Be Fine by Clairy Browne And The Bangin’ Rackettes

I'll Be Fine gives a lover the kiss-off in classic style.

http://aurgasm.us/wp/uploads/clairy_browne-Ill_be_Fine.mp3

Thursday, May 21, 2015

Drunk Season by YouPeoples

A bleak depression pervades Drunk Season.

http://www.songfight.org/music/drunk_season/youpeoples_ds.mp3

Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Deep Blue Sea by Daniel Rossen

Vocal harmonies add a haunting chill to the simple guy+guitar backbone of Deep Blue Sea.

http://static.gorillavsbear.net/uploads/mp3/15%20Deep%20Blue%20Sea.mp3

Tuesday, May 19, 2015

Invention by David Cope

Today we have a cute little piano Invention in the style of Bach.

ftp://arts.ucsc.edu/pub/cope/invention.mp3

Monday, May 18, 2015

Not If I See You First by Shot Pounder

Perfect punk rock: Not If I See You First is 33 seconds of screaming and guitars.

http://www.songfight.org/music/not_if_i_see_you_first/shotpounder_niisyf.mp3

Sunday, May 17, 2015

Willow Tree by Chad VanGaalen

Thoughts on death rarely sound so adorable as VanGaalen's folk/pop gem Willow Tree.

http://static.gorillavsbear.net/uploads/mp3/01%20willow%20tree.mp3

Saturday, May 16, 2015

Willful by Atlas Sound

Willful distortion pervades the instrumentation and vocals of this track.

http://freemusicarchive.org/music/download/ff4ab2df9057afa5775de5ebff1fe7817e1fbf6f

Friday, May 15, 2015

These Streets Will Never Look The same (drumless version) by Chromatics

These Streets Will Never Look The Same brings with it a sedate, haunting tension.

http://static.gorillavsbear.net/uploads/2012/05/02-THESE-STREETS-WILL-NEVER-LOOK-THE-SAME.mp3

Thursday, May 14, 2015

Becs Sales by Chenard Walcker

The throwback vocal samples combined with the occasional crunching guitar lick in Becs Sales creates a surreal listening experience.

https://archive.org/download/fsz002/fsz002_09-chenard_walcker-becs_sales.mp3

Wednesday, May 13, 2015

The Usual Topic by Carei Thomas

The Usual Topic is a short piano improvisation by Carei Thomas.

https://innig.net/music/recordings/ith_thomas_usual-topic.mp3

Tuesday, May 12, 2015

V Pattern by Lucky Dragons

The ramshackle and chaotic sound of V Pattern makes me imagine it was inspired by the novel.

http://www.luckydragons.org/all/widows/v%20pattern.mp3

Monday, May 11, 2015

I Noticed You by Podington Bear

This little indie pop tune called I Noticed You sounds as sweet as its title.

http://www.soundofpicture.com/mp3/download.php?file=Indie_Pop_Instrumentals/I_Noticed_You.mp3

Sunday, May 10, 2015

Super Mom by The Very Best

A reminder to remember your Super Mom, from The Very Best.

http://cdn02.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/01-The-Very-Best-Super-Mom.mp3

Saturday, May 9, 2015

Learn To Let It Go by Acquaintances

Good old fashioned rhythm-focused rock: Learn To Let It Go.

https://soundcloud.com/brooklynvegan/acquaintances-learn-to-let-it/download

Friday, May 8, 2015

Lucy Jane by Leza Boyland, remixed by Jeris

Mixter editor SackJo22 describes Lucy Jane: "Well balanced jazzy chill groove hipness from Jeris with expert weaving a panapoly of sounds — a bit of upright, a bit of brass, and the unique voice of Leza2unes."

http://ccmixter.org/content/VJ_Memes/VJ_Memes_-_Lucy_Jane.mp3

Thursday, May 7, 2015

Nadine by Fool's Gold, remixed by Memory Tapes

Gorilla vs. Bear: "Memory Tapes lends his warped, magical brand of nostalgia to this extended version of Nadine".

http://www.iamsoundrecords.com/original/music/foolsgold-weirdtapesversion.mp3

Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Plastic Planet by Rocavaco

Rocavaco masterfully crafts mesmerizing electronic jazz from snowflake's vocal melody and many other mixters with Plastic Planet.

There's a lossless version for the audiophiles.

http://ccmixter.org/content/rocavaco/rocavaco_-_Plastic_Planet.mp3
http://ccmixter.org/content/rocavaco/rocavaco_-_Plastic_Planet.flac

Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Another Likely Story by Au Revoir Simone, remixed by Neon Indian

Gorilla vs. Bear: "Neon Indian winningly applies his bent/dreamy psych-pop to Au Revoir Simone‘s Another Likely Story".

http://www.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/mp3/Another%20Likely%20Story%20Neon%20Indian%20Remix.mp3

Monday, May 4, 2015

Dancing Like A Maniac by Sybil Smith, remixed by Rey Izain featuring The Ragga Twins

Musikpirat on Dancing Like a Maniac: "Want some great combination of Swing, Reggae and Hip Hop that makes you dance like a maniac? Here you go! Rey Izain in combination with Sybil Smith and The Ragga Twins make is nearly impossible not to dance to the beat."

http://ccmixter.org/content/Rey_Izain/Rey_Izain_-_Dancing_Like_A_Maniac_ft_The_Ragga_Twins.mp3

Sunday, May 3, 2015

This New Technology by Midnight Juggernauts, remixed by Memory Tapes

Memory Tapes transmutes This New Technology from trippy pop to pounding club dance.

http://www.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/mp3/this%20new%20technology%20memory%20tapes%20mix.mp3

Saturday, May 2, 2015

So Wierd by State Shirt, remixed by Jacob Nowak

Here's a subtle shake up of So Weird. It manages to sound more spacey and ethereal while also making the lyrics more prominent and clear.

http://ccmixter.org/content/Jacob_Nowak/Jacob_Nowak_-_So_Weird.mp3

Friday, May 1, 2015

I'll Be There With Bells On by Brass Bed

I'll Be There With Bells On is a track that's ready to accept your challenge.

https://soundcloud.com/riot-act-media-1/03-ill-be-there-with-bells-on/download

Thursday, April 30, 2015

Lucky Cloud by White Hinterland

The strange touches and lo-fi sound make Lucky Cloud a charming track.

http://www.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/mp3/Lucky%20Cloud.mp3

Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Run Free by ADD

I love the amateur recording, the washed out vocals and distorted guitars of Run Free.

http://www.songfight.net/covers/songs/add_jbb_runfree.mp3

Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Symphony No 25, Movement 1, composed by JS Bach, performed by Daniel Bautista

If you want to hear an electric guitar rendering of Bach's Symphony No 25, Movement 1, Bautista has music for your ears.

http://www.danielbautista.com/music/bautista/clasicos/sinfonia25.mp3

Monday, April 27, 2015

Os Argonautas by Mina Tindle

Gorilla vs. Bear describes "this somewhat unexpected, completely enchanting Tropicália throwback. Her lovely cover of Caetano Veloso‘s Os Argonautas is just a demo, but highly recommended for fans of Gal, Feist, Françoise, and the like."

http://cdn02.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/OS-ARGONAUTAS-demo.mp3

Sunday, April 26, 2015

Thanks For Coming by Deshead

A friendly rock song cover of Jack Shite's Thanks for Coming moves me this afternoon.

http://www.songfight.net/covers/songs/deshead_jackshite_thanksforcoming.mp3

Saturday, April 25, 2015

Ballade Op 10 No 4 composed by Johannes Brahms, performed by Paul Cantrell

Paul Cantrell describes Ballade Op 10 No 4: "it’s almost as if the whole piece were a single long phrase. And it ends by dissolving and fading away — a sentence without a period."

https://innig.net/music/recordings/ith_brahms-10-4.mp3

Friday, April 24, 2015

Here Comes My Dragon by Cow Exchange

Cow Exchange makes great exuberant and bouncy songs, this time a cover of a goofy tune called Here Comes My Dragon.

http://www.songfight.net/covers/songs/cowexch_rabidgarfunkel_herecomesmydragon.mp3

Thursday, April 23, 2015

Shine Blockas by Big Boi featuring Gucci Mane

Shine Blockas represents Big Boi as one of the best rappers around.

http://static.gorillavsbear.net/uploads/mp3/02%20Shine%20Blockas.mp3

Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Dunce Cap by The Whiskers

Why must The Whiskers be dead? Even their Dunce Cap exhibits a wondrous creativity.

http://thewhiskers.com/duncecap/15-dunce_cap.mp3

Tuesday, April 21, 2015

More Fun by Noertker's Moxie

Expect a jazz ensemble with Moxie to have More Fun.

http://www.noertker.com/audio/MoreFun.mp3

Monday, April 20, 2015

SChnitzel Polka by Cherly KaCherly

SChnitzel Polka rides a compellingly curious rhythm.

Get it in vorbis.

https://archive.org/download/CherlyKacherly-MisadventureOfAMeatyMachine/04_Cherly_KaCherly-SChnitzel_Polka.mp3
https://archive.org/download/CherlyKacherly-MisadventureOfAMeatyMachine/04_Cherly_KaCherly-SChnitzel_Polka.ogg

Sunday, April 19, 2015

Points Of Light by Pillars And Tongues

These Points of Light have a slow folk song feel, but with a lavish attention to detail.

https://soundcloud.com/brooklynvegan/pillars-and-tongues-points-of-light-mp3/download

Saturday, April 18, 2015

The Fall by The Weeknd

"I ain't scared of The Fall." It's deep and dark.

http://static.gorillavsbear.net/uploads/2011/12/07-The-Fall.mp3

Friday, April 17, 2015

Weathering A Storm by Brown Bird

Brown Bird has been Weathering a Storm lately. This recording is a tad less polished than I'm used to from them, but the song writing is just as sharp.

https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/122928782/download?client_id=b45b1aa10f1ac2941910a7f0d10f8e28

Thursday, April 16, 2015

Lanterns by Atlas Sound

These Lanterns undulate hypnotically for over four minutes.

http://freemusicarchive.org/music/download/5d7a2284f554f72de8cc74205426a1691f688fe0

Wednesday, April 15, 2015

The Full Retard by El-P

It's hard to think of a rapper and producer who can turn up the rage as high as El-P does on tracks like The Full Retard.

https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/39556307/download?client_id=0f8fdbbaa21a9bd18210986a7dc2d72c

Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Infinitely by Amanda Rogers

A piano and a woman's voice are the simple ingredients that create the beauty in Inifinitely.

http://aurgasm.us/music/kyle/Amanda%20Rogers%20-%20Infinitely.mp3

Monday, April 13, 2015

Hey Sparrow by Peaking Lights

Hey Sparrow is a dash of slow surreal pop.

http://static.gorillavsbear.net/uploads/2011/03/05-05-Hey-Sparrow.mp3

Sunday, April 12, 2015

Sunday by Lucky Dragons

It seems appropriate to me that Sunday closes out the Fear Melody EP.

http://www.luckydragons.org/all/fear_melody/sunday.mp3

Saturday, April 11, 2015

Earthine by Berestez

Earthine creates a lovely ambiance decorated with fascinating percussion rythms.

It's yet another track I recommend in vorbis

https://archive.org/download/kahvi169_Berestez_Earthine/kahvi179e_berestez-earthine.mp3
https://archive.org/download/kahvi169_Berestez_Earthine/kahvi179e_berestez-earthine.ogg

Friday, April 10, 2015

Intermezzo by That Crooner From Nowhere

Today enjoy a brief Intermezzo from That Crooner.

You can enjoy this tiny tune in vorbis as well.

https://archive.org/download/jamendo-031825/04.mp3
https://archive.org/download/jamendo-031825/04.ogg

Thursday, April 9, 2015

Follow The Porcupines by Drew Barefoot

An instrumental named Follow the Porcupines can't help but be adorable.
http://aurgasm.us/wp/uploads/Drew-Barefoot-Follow-the-Porcupines.mp3

Wednesday, April 8, 2015

The Blues by Primary 1 featuring Nina Persson

Gorilla vs. Bear calls The Blues a "wistful and extremely catchy duet with Nina Persson of A Camp/the Cardigans, highlighted by some melancholy horns and Persson’s familiar dreamy voice."

http://static.gorillavsbear.net/uploads/mp3/The%20Blues.mp3

Tuesday, April 7, 2015

Down The Drain by Sleeve Channel

"I just flush your gossip Down the Drain". It's the perfect line for cool, slinky electronic pop.

I prefer vorbis.

http://www.radio-gfm.net/podpress_trac/web/2104/0/Sleeve_Channel_-_Down_The_Drain.mp3
http://download.radio-gfm.net/ogg/rockpop/Sleeve_Channel_-_Down_The_Drain.ogg

Monday, April 6, 2015

Fever Dream by The Chocolate Chips

"Nothing is what it seems lost in the Fever Dream" says the surreal voice of The Chocolate Chips.

http://www.songfight.org/music/fever_dream/chocolatechips_fd.mp3

Sunday, April 5, 2015

Carry by Chenard Walcker

Carry is another inventive blend of samples from L'Ane Vetu de la Peau de Lion.

https://archive.org/download/fsz002/fsz002_05-chenard_walcker-carry.mp3

Saturday, April 4, 2015

Raindrops Plucking The Last Leaves From A Tree by Lullatone

Raindrops Plucking the Last Leaves from a Tree perfectly captures the track's sweet, relaxing character.

http://aurgasm.us/wp/uploads/Lullatone-Raindrops-Plucking-The-Last-Leaves-From-A-Tree.mp3

Friday, April 3, 2015

Less Of It, More Of Having by Flow Child

With an epic sweep, Less Of It, More Of Having seems to celebrate the indescribable.

http://static.gorillavsbear.net/uploads/2012/02/01-Less-Of-It-More-Of-Having.mp3

Thursday, April 2, 2015

Ten Years Of CCMixter by Speck

Speck demonstrates how to span Ten Years of ccMixter's catalogue and craft a compelling, coherent track.

http://ccmixter.org/content/speck/speck_-_Ten_Years_of_ccMixter.mp3

Wednesday, April 1, 2015

So Much Universe by Tuners Union

Tuners Union produced some crisp, lovely pop aboutSo Much Universe for this week's Song Fight.

http://www.songfight.org/music/so_much_universe/tunersunion_smu.mp3

Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Socks On by MC Frontalot

Front on Socks On: "To the casual ear! Maybe it sounds like a cryptic critique of a cable news channel? If you cannot discover actual subject of song, third verse addresses you personally."

http://frontalot.com/media.php/494/MC_Frontalot_-_Final_Boss_13_Socks_On.mp3

Monday, March 30, 2015

Dry by LeaLea Jones

Dry has an insanely cool beat and catchy infectious hooks.

http://aurgasm.us/music/julija/LeaLea%20Jones%20-%20Dry.mp3

Sunday, March 29, 2015

Fokionos Negri Street by Keep Shelly In Athens

A romantic, perhaps nostalgic vibe permeates Fokionos Negri Street.

http://static.gorillavsbear.net/uploads/mp3/01%20Fokionos%20Negri%20Street.mp3

Saturday, March 28, 2015

Symphony 1, Movement 4: Allegro Ma Non Troppo by Daniel Bautista

Bautista wraps up his first guitar symphony with Allegro Ma Non Troppo, a delightfully dynamic piece.

Take it in vorbis.

http://www.danielbautista.com/music/bautista/symphony1/04.movement4.mp3
http://www.danielbautista.com/music/bautista/symphony1/ogg/04.movement4.ogg

Friday, March 27, 2015

Quit Complaining by Brad Sucks

An old demo from ages past, Quit Complaining is simple peppy downer rock.

http://media.bradsucks.net/Brad_Sucks_-_Quit_Complaining.mp3

Thursday, March 26, 2015

Fever Dream by The Grim

The Grim's Fever Dream is a noisy screeching mess.

http://www.songfight.org/music/fever_dream/thegrim_fd.mp3

Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Love Love Love by Say Hi

Say Hi offers a sweet tune about Love Love Love.

http://mp3s.barsuk.com/SayHi_LoveLoveLove.mp3

Tuesday, March 24, 2015

Rise Up, Careful by Bodies Of Water

A lonesome voice and the slow cry of a saxophone draws you in to Rise Up, Careful, and then the song picks up pace as it races toward a dramatic finish.

http://static.gorillavsbear.net/uploads/mp3/Rise%20Up%20Careful.mp3

Monday, March 23, 2015

Belfast by Podington Bear

Pod Bear labels Belfast "Playful", and indeed it is, like much of his work.

http://soundofpicture.com/MP3/Playful/Belfast.mp3

Sunday, March 22, 2015

Ready Everyday by Keefe Jackson's Fast Citizens

Saxophone driven jazz music, Ready Everyday, for your enjoyment.

http://www.umbrellamusic.org/sites/default/files/01%20Ready%20Everyday.mp3

Saturday, March 21, 2015

Things by Tiny Folk

Today, a cute little song about missing Things.

http://freedownloads.last.fm/download/76310216/Things.mp3

Friday, March 20, 2015

June 18, 2011 by State Shirt

The atmospheric, melancholic June 18, 2011 is part of State Shirt's new collection of live looping tracks, Life Is Easy.

http://www.stateshirt.com/audio/lifeiseasy/05_June_18,_2011.mp3

Thursday, March 19, 2015

Watch The Waves by Taken By Trees

The repeating rhythms have a meditative quality that suits Watch The Waves.

http://static.gorillavsbear.net/uploads/mp3/Watch%20The%20Waves.mp3

Wednesday, March 18, 2015

Stay In Your Lane by N.M.D.T.

Stay In Your Lane is one of the strongest rap songs to show up in a Song Fight in a good while.

http://www.songfight.org/music/stay_in_your_lane/nmdt_siyl.mp3

Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Lullaby by Uncle Owen Aunt Beru

A sweet washed out Lullaby from Jessica Calleiro.

I suggest vorbis.

https://archive.org/download/birdsong026/04_Lullaby.mp3
https://archive.org/download/birdsong026/04_Lullaby.ogg

Monday, March 16, 2015

Tree Tenants by Revolution Void

Tree Tenants is another dose of hip-hop tinged jazz from The Politics of Desire.

I prefer vorbis for its openness or flac for lossless precision.

https://archive.org/download/The_Politics_of_Desire-7876/Revolution_Void_-_04_-_Tree_Tenants.mp3
https://archive.org/download/The_Politics_of_Desire-7876/Revolution_Void_-_04_-_Tree_Tenants.ogg
https://archive.org/download/RevolutionVoid-ThePoliticsOfDesire/4.RevolutionVoid-TreeTenants.flac

Sunday, March 15, 2015

The Kids Were Wrong by Memoryhouse

The Kids Were Wrong is another lovely piece of indie pop from Sub Pop's archives.

http://assets1.subpop.com/assets/audio/11001.mp3

Saturday, March 14, 2015

Replica by Oneohtrix Point Never

A somber repeating piano line lies at the center of Replica, decorated by sparse instruments and electric buzzes.

http://cdn02.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Replica.mp3

Friday, March 13, 2015

Lost Weekend by Nick Soma

Nick Soma's Lost Weekend entry at first hits me like some typically obnoxious Song Fight pop song. But by the time he gets to the oohs and aahs in the chorus I'm hooked.

http://www.songfight.org/music/lost_weekend/nicksoma_lw.mp3

Thursday, March 12, 2015

New Romantic by Atlas Sound

New Romantic is an adorable little song adorned with the crackling and popping of vinyl.

http://freemusicarchive.org/music/download/44ab1caef8ab9dcd80d71b7ac9bd0b0d63865197

Wednesday, March 11, 2015

Travelling Song by Lucky Dragons

Today's track is a cute Travelling Song featuring a menagerie of delightful sound.

http://www.luckydragons.org/all/OPEN_POWER/01%20Travelling%20Song.mp3

Tuesday, March 10, 2015

String Quartet 9 Mvt 1 by Ben Johnston

Ben Johnston's String Quartet 9 Mvt 1 is beautiful, playful music.

http://freemusicarchive.org/music/download/26fbf2409c782f59cacef6dda379995fbcd3b925

Monday, March 9, 2015

Snowdaze by Jeris, remixed by airtone

Kara Square of CCMixter, on Snowdaze: "Sensational, uplifting modern jazz. Airtone’s remix of Jeris’ already sparkling instrumental adds a glorious dose of delightful magic. Excellent for films and slideshows."

http://ccmixter.org/content/airtone/airtone_-_snowdaze.mp3

Sunday, March 8, 2015

Suicide Dream 2 by How To Dress Well, remixed by Holy Other

Gorilla vs. Bear: "Berlin’s Holy Other works his otherworldly magic on this ghostly, mournful rework of How To Dress Well‘s Suicide Dream 2."

http://cdn03.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/SUICIDE-DREAM-2-HOLY-OTHER-REMIX.mp3

Saturday, March 7, 2015

That's How We Do It by Geert Veneklaas

Geert Veneklaas cuts up Pat Chilla's rap, proclaiming "That's How We Do It at the CCMixter".

http://ccmixter.org/content/geertveneklaas/geertveneklaas_-_That_s_How_We_Do_It.mp3

Friday, March 6, 2015

Test Drive by Zapac

SackJo22 on Test Drive: "Zapac took Pitx’ twangy guitar, mixed it up with some pulsing horns and a classic vintage 60-s style spy-chill feel".

http://ccmixter.org/content/Zapac/Zapac_-_Test_Drive.mp3

Thursday, March 5, 2015

Cherokee by Cat Power, remixed by Nicolas Jaar

Nicolas Jaar makes a ghostly, echoing track of Cherokee.

http://cdn02.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Cherokee-Nicolas-Jaar-Remix.mp3

Wednesday, March 4, 2015

Wake Up Kiss by Snowflake, remixed by Hans Atom

Hans Atom turns snowflake's Wake Up Kiss into a blood pumping rock song.

http://ccmixter.org/content/hansatom/hansatom_-_Wake_Up_Kiss.mp3

Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Acapulco Valentine by Chenard Walcker

Here's a belated Acapulco Valentine crafted from Comfort Stand sounds by Chenard Walcker.

https://archive.org/download/csr046/csr046_chenard-walcker_3_acapulco-valentine.mp3

Monday, March 2, 2015

Three Stars by Cookie Blue

Coockie Blue gives us a simple folk tune guided by Three Stars.

http://www.songfight.org/music/three_stars/cookieblue_ts.mp3

Sunday, March 1, 2015

Hoback by Paul Cantrell

Hoback is a bassy little piano improvisation.

https://innig.net/music/recordings/ith_improv-hoback.mp3

Saturday, February 28, 2015

Burning Churches by Daniel Bautista

Blistering fast drums and guitar makes for Burning Churches.

Try the inferno in vorbis.

http://www.danielbautista.com/music/bautista/eurotrip/06_burning_churches.mp3
http://www.danielbautista.com/music/bautista/eurotrip/ogg/06_burning_churches.ogg

Friday, February 27, 2015

Some Wild Going Outward by White Denim

The bluesy rock flows seemingly effortlessly from White Denim with songs like Some Wild Going Outward.

http://cdn02.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/07-some-wild-going-outward.mp3

Thursday, February 26, 2015

Harvest Of Gold by Gossling

The chorus of Gossling voices singing Harvest of Gold creates a creepy, off-kilter feeling that blends perfectly with the quirky pop sound.

http://aurgasm.us/wp/uploads/Gossling-Harvest-Of-Gold.mp3

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Air Traffic by The John Benjamin Band

JB directs the elements of Air Traffic with a deft mix of subtlety and bravado.

http://www.johnorama.com/songs/feel_things_deeply/airtraffic.mp3

Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Architect by ADD

ADD puts on a dry voice as he speaks of the Architect who's got work to do.

http://nurein.songfight.net/nureinvii/a/add_a.mp3

Monday, February 23, 2015

Brainwaves by Podington Bear

These Brainwaves start off jittery but settle in to a relaxed groove.

http://soundofpicture.com/MP3/Party/Brainwaves.mp3

Sunday, February 22, 2015

Emergency Room by Ford & Lopatin

If you like new music with an 80s pop vibe, Emergency Room is for you.

http://cdn02.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Ford-Lopatin-Emergency-Room.mp3

Saturday, February 21, 2015

Mother Nature by Mind Tree

An accelerating tempo belies the soothing ambiance of Mother Nature

http://aurgasm.us/wp/uploads/Mind-Tree-Mother-Nature.mp3

Friday, February 20, 2015

Get In The Ring by Automassage

Auotomassage does intriguing meandering rock/post-rock tracks like Get in the Ring, all for free (non-commercial) use.

Get the track in a lot fewer bytes with vorbis

https://archive.org/download/birdsong041/02-Get_in_The_Ring.mp3
https://archive.org/download/birdsong041/02-Get_in_The_Ring.ogg

Thursday, February 19, 2015

Three Stars (Stars Fall) by State Shirt

State Shirt's latest Song Fight win, Three Stars, has that recent State Shirt synth drenched pop sound.

Update: A slightly remastered version of this tune is now the first track of State Shirt's new record, Lost Hills, titled Stars Fall.

http://www.songfight.org/music/three_stars/stateshirt_ts.mp3
http://www.stateshirt.com/audio/losthills/01_Stars_Fall.mp3

Wednesday, February 18, 2015

As We Proceed by Travis Morrison Hellfighters

As We Proceed strikes very Dismemberment Plan groove for me, with some different decorations around the edges.

http://mp3s.barsuk.com/TravisMorrisonHellfighters_AsWeProceed.mp3

Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Thunderbird by The Golden Filter

From this Thunderbird comes five minutes of body moving beats and air singing that culminates in a percussive blast.

http://www.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/mp3/Thunderbird.mp3

Monday, February 16, 2015

Deepest Cuba by Diesler

Diesler's movement through Deepest Cuba will get your body moving with its layers of rhythm.

http://aurgasm.us/wp/uploads/diesler-deepest-cuba.mp3

Sunday, February 15, 2015

Kites by The Whiskers

Kites floats airily through the middle of The Distorted Historian.

http://freedownloads.last.fm/download/154882154/Kites.mp3

Saturday, February 14, 2015

Starting A Witch Hunt by Bombernaughts

Bombernaughts begin Starting a Witch Hunt with a beautiful voice and end with flames.

http://www.songfight.org/music/starting_a_witch_hunt/bombernaughts_sawh.mp3

Friday, February 13, 2015

Seasonal Anxieties by Tiny Folk

I've left the land of Seasonal Anxieties, but I still find Tiny Folk's adorable.

http://freedownloads.last.fm/download/32603912/Seasonal%2BAnxieties.mp3

Thursday, February 12, 2015

Danse Macabre by Atlas Sound

Danse Macabre is a dark name for such upbeat, almost jubilant track.

http://www.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/mp3/02%20Danse%20Macabre.mp3

Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Sneeuwland by Oskar Schuster

Aurgasm: "The sound of Berlin-based composer Oskar Schuster is probably best described as dreamy escapism. His delicate piano, Parisian accordion, tender glockenspiel and music box create a perfect late-night soundtrack." I can think of no more perfect way to describe what you'll get with Sneeuwland.

http://aurgasm.us/wp/uploads/Oskar-Schuster-Sneeuwland.mp3

Tuesday, February 10, 2015

The Black Hole by Lee Maddeford

The Black Hole is the dramatic beginning of An Astral Fable.

http://freemusicarchive.org/music/download/cc647f3234d999fff802a865ddad8843c4cb50eb

Monday, February 9, 2015

My Klean Secret by fourstones

My Klean Secret is an astounding blend of a huge number of tracks by Mykle Anthony. The result is incredible.

http://ccmixter.org/content/victor/victor_-_My_Klean_Secret_(Headphone_Mix).mp3

Sunday, February 8, 2015

Existers by Lucky Dragons

"This is for the existers." A mantra for a lovely repeating melody.

http://www.luckydragons.org/all/EXISTERS/A1-existers.mp3

Saturday, February 7, 2015

Cloudbank by Julianna Barwick

Barwick is expert in producing strange ambiance, and Cloudbank bends voices into something otherworldly.

http://www.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/mp3/02%20Cloudbank.mp3

Friday, February 6, 2015

Deny by Yasmine Hamdan

Aurgasm calls the soft Middle Eastern sounds of Deny "a mesmerizing dream-pop ballad."

http://aurgasm.us/wp/uploads/Yasmine-Hamdan-Deny.mp3

Thursday, February 5, 2015

You're Beautiful To Me by Justin Bacon

I get a bit nostalgic when listening to You're Beautiful to Me as I remember when I first encountered the Internet Underground Music Archive and so much wonderful and terrible amateur music produced and shared by the free culture community.

https://archive.org/download/iuma-justin_bacon/Justin_Bacon_-_Youre_Beautiful_To_Me.mp3

Wednesday, February 4, 2015

Nuclear Anthem by Schlimminy Cricket

Schlimminy Cricket produced a Nuclear Anthem using kazoo and xylophone for the Boron Rod Song Fight.

http://www.songfight.org/music/boron_rod/schlimminycricket_br.mp3

Tuesday, February 3, 2015

Cocktail by Chenard Walcker

This sample Cocktail is among Chenard Walcker's "First attempts with the technique of cut & paste."

https://archive.org/download/fsz002/fsz002_02-chenard_walcker-cocktail.mp3

Monday, February 2, 2015

Helter Skelter by Zomby

Gorilla vs. Bear: “Helter Skelter is the ominously cinematic new jam from Zomby‘s upcoming One Foot Ahead of the Other ... song makes an ideal score for just about any ’70s b-horror flick".

http://www.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/mp3/02%20Helter%20Skelter.mp3

Sunday, February 1, 2015

Before Day's Light by The 3.5.7 Ensemble

Before Day's Light oscillates between a wobbling wind sound and a more traditional jazz drum/bass/trumpet/guitar.

http://milkfactoryproductions.com/Ephemeral_Series_Vol._1_files/03%20Before%20Day's%20Light.mp3

Saturday, January 31, 2015

Beid el-Jinn by Mandrágora Tango

Grab these genie's eggs while you can. The Beid el-Jinn have a grace and allure that's pure magic.

https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/86716653/download?client_id=b45b1aa10f1ac2941910a7f0d10f8e28

Friday, January 30, 2015

Roma(nian Tra)nce by Daniel Bautista

This Roman(ian Tr)ance seems to travel all over the place in fits, which may be appropriate for a Eurotrip.

I got my copy in voribs

http://www.danielbautista.com/music/bautista/eurotrip/05_romanian_trance.mp3
http://www.danielbautista.com/music/bautista/eurotrip/ogg/05_romanian_trance.ogg

Thursday, January 29, 2015

My Audio Wake Up by Teru

My Audio Wake Up blends several Ashwan tracks into what SackJo22 calls a "rich cool trip hip hop track with touches of elegance that are unique to Teru".

http://ccmixter.org/content/teru/teru_-_My_Audio_Wake_Up.mp3

Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Die Slow by Health, remixed by NIte Jewel

This slow, dark dance-pop tune is what you might expect of a song called Die Slow.

http://www.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/mp3/04%20Die%20Slow%20Nite%20Jewel%20remix.mp3

Tuesday, January 27, 2015

Come Back by Brad Sucks, remixed by destinazione_altrove

Mixter destinazione_altrove delightfully throws some upbeat piano to clash against the downer lyrics of Brad's Come Back.

http://ccmixter.org/content/destinazione_altrove/destinazione_altrove_-_Come_Back_(_Remix_).mp3

Monday, January 26, 2015

Heavy Water by Grouper, remixed by Phaseone

Grouper's distant vocals and Phaseone's fuzzy production makes Heavy Water like it could disappear despite its weight.

http://www.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/mp3/heavywaterphaseoneedit.mp3