Saturday, March 31, 2012

My Dearest Friend by Uncle Owen Aunt Beru

A simple, sweet little tune for My Dearest Friend. Be well.

http://archive.org/download/birdsong026/18_My_Dearest_Friend.mp3
http://archive.org/download/birdsong026/18_My_Dearest_Friend.ogg

Friday, March 30, 2012

Bruised Blue Dream by yes.no.yes

Listen to Bruised Blue Dream with a good clear subwoofer. The drum rhythm kicks.

http://freedownloads.last.fm/download/109699539/bruised%2Bblue%2Bdream.mp3

Thursday, March 29, 2012

Two Hearts Are Better Than One by Katie Herzig

Aurgasm: Two Hearts are Better Than One, from her Live in Studio: Acoustic Trio (2009) release, delivers charming whistling, rhythmic verses and Katie’s sweet vocals.

http://aurgasm.us/wp/uploads/katie-herzig-two-hearts-are-better-than-one.mp3

Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Chemma Chi by State Shirt, remixed by DJ Rkod

This is Chemma Chi (Disturbed), the State Shirt remix contest winner that takes a haunting instrumental and shatters it in several different directions, creating a positively paranoid sound.

http://ccmixter.org/content/DJ_Rkod/DJ_Rkod_-_Chemma_Chi_(Disturbed).mp3

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Broken (Dark DubStep Mix) by Trifonic, remixed by cdk

musikpirat: "Dubby sweeps paired with some piano bars, some clicking and ticking, everything bounded by Trifonic's Broken, one of ccmixter’s most remixed acapella. cdk takes it deep into the darker side of music." Broken(Dark DubStep Mix).

http://ccmixter.org/content/cdk/cdk_-_Broken_%28cdk_Dark_DubStep_Mix%29.mp3

Monday, March 26, 2012

I'm Waiting For My Banshee by Johnny Disaster

This mix mashes up Banshee Beat and I'm Waiting for the day. I'm Waitng for my Banshee demonstrates how much Animal Collective draws from the Beach Boys.

http://www.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/mp3/Im%20Waiting%20for%20my%20Banshee.mp3

Sunday, March 25, 2012

Danser by Kung Fu, remixed by Pitx

MC Jack In The Box: "Pitx takes a potpourri of samples and creates an acoustic adagio. écouter!" It's a beautiful Danser.

http://ccmixter.org/content/Pitx/Pitx_-_Danser.mp3

Saturday, March 24, 2012

Archangel by Burial, remixed by Phaseone

Gorilla vs. Bear:
Phaseone hits again with a stunning (yet subtle) rework of Burial’s self-described “glowing/buzzing” masterpiece, "Archangel".


http://www.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/mp3/archangel%20phaseone%20remix.mp3

Friday, March 23, 2012

I Am A Stone by Kaer Trouz, remixed by Jeris featuring Javolenus

Jeris has been putting out some spectacular mixes lately. I am a Stone is a sweet, mellow folk song.

http://ccmixter.org/content/VJ_Memes/VJ_Memes_-_I_am_a_Stone_2.mp3

Thursday, March 22, 2012

New Beat (Dancehall Mix) by Toro Y Moi, remixed by Star Slinger

This track does feel like it might be a New Beat for the dance hall. It's got a bumping distorted bass, but rattles a more complex rhythm on something more primitive.

http://cdn04.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/TOROYMOI-New-Beat-Star-Slinger-Dancehall-Mix.mp3

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Listen Close by The John Benjamin Band

Listen Close as the JBB sings a simple fighting song for you.

http://www.songfight.org/music/listen_close/jbb-listenclose.mp3

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

The Moon by Priscilla Ahn

The Moon is one of those things all romantic singers must consider, and Priscilla Ahn gives us a sad song in its name.

http://aurgasm.us/music/michelle/priscilla-ahn-the-moon-live.mp3

Monday, March 19, 2012

Moondots And Polkabeams by Podington Bear

You get exactly what you'd expect from a song called Moondots and Polkabeams: something cute, playful, childlike.

http://podingtonbear.com/podcasts/JulyOriginal/Moondots.mp3

Sunday, March 18, 2012

Now We Can See by The Thermals

Now We Can See that spring is here, and it's perfect for upbeat pop rock like this little song.

http://krs5rc.com/krs/bands/thermals/audio/NowWeCanSee.mp3

Saturday, March 17, 2012

RAUZE by Gala Drop

Gorilla vs. Bear calls RAUZE a "shimmering and thoroughly hypnotic tropical-psych journey".

http://cdn02.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/RAUZE.mp3

Friday, March 16, 2012

Star Witness by Neko Case

This Star Witness speaks for itself.

http://www.nekocase.com/downloads/music/StarWitness.mp3

Thursday, March 15, 2012

Angel Camp by Evils That Never Came

Evils That Never Came takes his time getting through Angel Camp, lingering around a slow soft groove that he eventually returns to.

http://freedownloads.last.fm/download/421042486/Angel%2BCamp.mp3

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Drum by Johnny Flynn

On A Larum Johnny Flynn sings with a voice that sounds twice his age. He's older in Drum but has less of that old soul vibe, but still brings lush indie-folk.

http://aurgasm.us/music/johnny-flynn-drum.mp3

Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Foam Rubber by Brother Machine

Foam Rubber was my introduction to Song Fight!, and to Brother Machine. And it was a lovely introduction, terrible German and all.

http://www.songfight.org/music/foam_rubber/brothermachine_foam.mp3

Monday, March 12, 2012

No One Can Touch Us Tonight by jj

"I'm your favorite singer's favorite singer." Nothing like a bout of egomania to balance a sweet sentiment like No One Can Touch Us Tonight.

http://cdn02.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/01-no-one-can-touch-us-tonight.mp3

Sunday, March 11, 2012

The Devil's Country by The Earlies

Everything about The Devil's Country is epic. It's expansive, it covers a lot of musical ground, and it's pop at its core.

http://www.scjag.com/mp3/sc/thedevilscountry.mp3

Saturday, March 10, 2012

Tolled Deadpan by Jim Baker

Tolled Deadpan is a slow rolling melancholy little piano tune by Chicago pianist/electronic musician Jim Baker.

http://umbrellamusic.org/sites/default/files/02%20Tolled%20Deadpan.mp3

Friday, March 9, 2012

Laekto by Tiny Creatures

Laekto is a haunting lo-fi experimental track that rounds out Tiny Creatures' album Homunculus.

http://www.archive.org/download/birdsong024/15_laekto.mp3

Thursday, March 8, 2012

Siete by Daniel Bautista

Siete is the scorching seventh track on the album 15. It's full of crunching metal riffs and soaring crescendos.

Freedom lovers choose ogg.

http://www.danielbautista.com/music/bautista/15/07.siete.mp3
http://www.danielbautista.com/music/bautista/15/ogg/07.siete.ogg

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

In Ear Park by Department Of Eagles

The twinkling guitars and soft vocal melodies of In Ear Park blend together to make a moving slow crooner of a pop song.

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

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

The Thing This Doesn't Mean Is Nothing by Silent Land Time Machine

Aurgasm: "This one-man symphony features the viola, violin, guitar, accordion, piano and anything else he can get his hands on. [...] It’s the perfect music to attach to the soundtrack of your sentimental memories and dreams." The Thing This Doesn't Mean is Nothing.

http://aurgasm.us/music/Silent%20Land%20Time%20Machine%20-%20The%20Thing%20This%20Doesnt%20Mean%20Is%20Nothing.mp3

Monday, March 5, 2012

Watch Out by Atmosphere

Slug spins an aggressive beat as Ant tells other rappers to Watch Out when they don't know what they're doing.

http://www.rhymesayers.com/download.php?file=http://www.rhymesayers.com/radio/get.php?web=03_Watch_Out.mp3

Sunday, March 4, 2012

Explorer's Demise by Ugress

Explorer's Demise is suitably cinematic electronic music, but unsuitably playful for someone's last scene.

http://freedownloads.last.fm/download/291035211/Explorer%2527s%2BDemise.mp3

Saturday, March 3, 2012

Never Get Out by Brad Sucks

Brad Sucks himself into a trap of despair and depression that and he'll Never Get Out.

http://media.bradsucks.net/albums/idkwid-128/08_-_Brad_Sucks_-_Never_Get_Out.mp3

Friday, March 2, 2012

Can't Come Down by AD.d+

Can't Come Down might count as the best use of a Brittney Spears hook I've come across. It's a great rap paired with a haunting tune, all about being uncontrollably high.

http://cdn02.cdn.gorillavsbear.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Cant-Come-Down.mp3

Thursday, March 1, 2012

New Years Eve Part 1 by Tiny Folk

New Year's Eve pt. 1 introduces the climactic terror of Y2K to the forest animals. How will they cope?

http://cllct.com/download/files/tinyfolk/320/11%20New%20Year%27s%20Eve%20pt.%201%201.mp3