Fiftyboiledeggs Posted July 1 Share Posted July 1 To me this is Nu Northern Soul Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Popular Post Woodbutcher Posted July 1 Popular Post Share Posted July 1 Tedious , extremely repetetive , sleep-inducing ... northern soul it'll never be fella ... Would Martin play it , I would hope not , he's got much better taste ... 8 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Nz Soul Posted July 1 Share Posted July 1 It ain't got no soul 2 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Zoomsoulblue Posted July 1 Share Posted July 1 Mid 70ts at St Ives - deffo no diffent venue different time don’t care I wouldn’t be there - knock yourself out 3 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Fiftyboiledeggs Posted July 1 Author Share Posted July 1 So Casanova was better than this Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mick Boyle Posted July 1 Share Posted July 1 I’d be on my way home 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Benji Posted July 1 Share Posted July 1 I'm far from being a traditional northern soul fan. Infact I'm quite into new non-retro sound releases. But this one here, I'd say this is isn't soul at all. more like some cosmic balearic trance whatever underlayed with some beat. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Geeselad Posted July 1 Share Posted July 1 I'm not sure yet, going to play this more, before I decide if I like it. I was buying stuff similar to this 10 years ago as new releases, I do like the production and there definitely soul in there. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 1 Share Posted July 1 17 minutes ago, Geeselad said: I'm not sure yet, going to play this more, before I decide if I like it. I was buying stuff similar to this 10 years ago as new releases, I do like the production and there definitely soul in there. Sounds a bit like the stuff Larry Heard was doing 20 odd years ago. Derek Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Sutty Posted July 1 Share Posted July 1 It’s a cover of Photek feat Robert Owens, a really sh*t one that sounds like some rock band on a minor stage at Glastonbury. Sam would definitely NOT play it lol 1 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Geeselad Posted July 2 Share Posted July 2 1 hour ago, Sutty said: It’s a cover of Photek feat Robert Owens, a really sh*t one that sounds like some rock band on a minor stage at Glastonbury. Sam would definitely NOT play it lol Quality! Those off kilter stabs work so well, his voice that ominous rumble of bass. Yes! More like it. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Hill868 Posted July 2 Share Posted July 2 6 hours ago, Fiftyboiledeggs said: So Casanova was better than this Yes, much better Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Dylan Posted July 2 Share Posted July 2 7 hours ago, Sutty said: It’s a cover of Photek feat Robert Owens, a really sh*t one that sounds like some rock band on a minor stage at Glastonbury. Sam would definitely NOT play it lol That’s much more like it got to agree with geese that bass is fantastic. Photek made some quality electronic music if you like that kind of thing. as for the original post a poor record really. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mod Life Crisis Posted July 2 Share Posted July 2 Gotta be honest folks, if I went to a rare soul or NS do and these records were being played, I would not be a happy chappy. I’m all for progressive sounds, this is just too far for my tastes. 3 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Woodbutcher Posted July 2 Share Posted July 2 17 minutes ago, Mod Life Crisis said: Gotta be honest folks, if I went to a rare soul or NS do and these records were being played, I would not be a happy chappy. I’m all for progressive sounds, this is just too far for my tastes. Time and place for everything to shine , but for a 'northern soul' or 'soul' night it's just barrel-scraping. 2 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Dylan Posted July 2 Share Posted July 2 1 minute ago, Woodbutcher said: Time and place for everything to shine , but for a 'northern soul' or 'soul' night it's just barrel-scraping. Yes although I like more modern dance music I wouldn’t want to hear it at a northern or rare soul night it’s not right IMO. time and a place indeed. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Fiftyboiledeggs Posted July 2 Author Share Posted July 2 Northern soul grew organically from finger pop Motown sound to funk, as black music production improved northern followed it, not all eg hip hop, go go but most of it- when Wigan came to an end then Stafford folded, the young breed kept going and found house- which was a backlash against overproduced pop soul- the golden years 1985-1987 produced incredible sounds that would have graced Wigan- CC rogers Someday- Nightwriters let The Music Take control, There have also been recent gems like Gabriel's Love and Hate. The problem with the Northern scene was that it didn't keep evolving like it did in the early years; it stagnated and got stuck in the past. 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Popular Post skiinspain Posted July 2 Popular Post Share Posted July 2 Yeah I'd drop it. On the floor & jump on it.Boring think people are losing it these days. Yawn yawn yawn. 6 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Solidsoul Posted July 2 Share Posted July 2 (edited) 9 hours ago, Sutty said: It’s a cover of Photek feat Robert Owens This sort of record would have fitted into the so called Jazz/ Funk scene that developed in the very late 1970's early 80's. I remember Colin Curtis playing nothing but 12" singles of Jazz/funk. I never hear the term Jazz/ Funk anymore, does it still exist? Edited July 2 by Solidsoul Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Woodbutcher Posted July 2 Share Posted July 2 40 minutes ago, Fiftyboiledeggs said: There have also been recent gems like Gabriel's Love and Hate. The problem with the Northern scene was that it didn't keep evolving like it did in the early years; it stagnated and got stuck in the past. Gabriel's weak pop song that's basically MG's Grapevine sampled and watered down with a few tweaks and a couple of handclaps chucked in for good measure ... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Popular Post Sutty Posted July 2 Popular Post Share Posted July 2 1 hour ago, Fiftyboiledeggs said: Northern soul grew organically from finger pop Motown sound to funk, as black music production improved northern followed it, not all eg hip hop, go go but most of it- when Wigan came to an end then Stafford folded, the young breed kept going and found house- which was a backlash against overproduced pop soul- the golden years 1985-1987 produced incredible sounds that would have graced Wigan- CC rogers Someday- Nightwriters let The Music Take control, There have also been recent gems like Gabriel's Love and Hate. The problem with the Northern scene was that it didn't keep evolving like it did in the early years; it stagnated and got stuck in the past. The problem with the northern soul scene is that it was a youth movement that was never meant to last this long. It’s now a retro movement. There’s some great music in there though that’s more than stood the test of time. To imagine that the northern scene is going to, or should, embrace a Robert Owens 12, is fantasy. The modern-modern side of the scene maybe, and events that play anything in one room, yes. Leave the northern scene as what it is IMHO, it’s doing a pretty good job on its own, and people love it, and go to different events if you want to hear Robert Owens. 6 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Popular Post Pat Posted July 2 Popular Post Share Posted July 2 If this is "nu" northern, I'll stick with the old stuff!! Alan C 5 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Dobber Posted July 2 Share Posted July 2 I’ve just listened to that…I’m saying nothing! Dear oh dear 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Kathryn Magson Posted July 2 Share Posted July 2 (edited) I've got quite a wide taste in music but this just isn't my cuppa tea at all - sounds way too synthesized & repetitive for me. Edited July 2 by Kathryn Magson Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Geeselad Posted July 2 Share Posted July 2 11 hours ago, Sutty said: It’s a cover of Photek feat Robert Owens, a really sh*t one that sounds like some rock band on a minor stage at Glastonbury. Sam would definitely NOT play it lol Just remembered I saw him do this live at trentham all-nighter. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Duke Posted July 2 Share Posted July 2 Possibly the b side by mistake 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Marktsoulman Posted July 4 Share Posted July 4 Be nice at a wedding!!! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Popular Post Peter99 Posted July 4 Popular Post Share Posted July 4 It don't make me happy! Sorry, but that's awful; from every perspective. Martin wouldn't have touched that with a barge pole, I can't think of anyone who would have played that. LSD or perhaps a magic mushroom fest! Drop it on the floor perhaps. 4 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Steviehay Posted July 4 Share Posted July 4 Now i know where that hawk tuah came from Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Geeselad Posted July 4 Share Posted July 4 It's alright, not as good as the original, to cite and northern soul cliche. However it's id probably sooner here it than black box, Lisa Stanfield, soulutions, Dina carol or a host of other, 'dance-light' productions that are staples at northern soul nights across the country. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Whiskyagogo Posted July 5 Share Posted July 5 On 02/07/2024 at 17:15, Sutty said: The problem with the northern soul scene is that it was a youth movement that was never meant to last this long. It’s now a retro movement. There’s some great music in there though that’s more than stood the test of time. To imagine that the northern scene is going to, or should, embrace a Robert Owens 12, is fantasy. The modern-modern side of the scene maybe, and events that play anything in one room, yes. Leave the northern scene as what it is IMHO, it’s doing a pretty good job on its own, and people love it, and go to different events if you want to hear Robert Owens. Disagree if we knew it was meant for young folk or meant to last. Didnt think about it & there was always someone older than oneself there having a good time. If I heard this playing when paying at the door. I would turn around & go home. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Ow31 Posted July 5 Share Posted July 5 18 hours ago, Marktsoulman said: Be nice at a wedding!!! Not invited to the wedding... would be even better 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Gold Band Posted July 5 Share Posted July 5 Deffo, Jazz Funk Jazz-funk is a subgenre of jazz music characterized by a strong back beat (groove), electrified sounds, and an early prevalence of analog synthesizers. Kirsty Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Peter99 Posted July 5 Share Posted July 5 9 hours ago, Gold Band said: Deffo, Jazz Funk Jazz-funk is a subgenre of jazz music characterized by a strong back beat (groove), electrified sounds, and an early prevalence of analog synthesizers. Kirsty Hi Kirsty How are you? All good I hope. You're a lot cleverer than me - subgenre, etc. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Simon T Posted July 10 Share Posted July 10 Not for me. But I do like this Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Get involved with Soul Source
Add your comments now
Join Soul Source
A free & easy soul music affair!
Join Soul Source now!Log in to Soul Source
Jump right back in!
Log in now!