Woah, that last article was a lot wasn’t it. Back to music
This week I will be telling you a story of adaptation, and
so I will be presenting these tracks in order of release.
First up we have the original It’s Your Move, by Doug
Parkinson: https://youtu.be/VqHCjkEJ4CU
Parkinson is an Australian pop rock singer and prolific
songwriter who is most well known for his cover of The Beatles “Dear Prudence”.
This recording demonstrates a fantastic funky syncopation. The verses begin in major
as he tells us the story of a troubled romance, but descends into the relative
minor, with airy minor seventh chords as Parkinson makes his demand that his
lover “makes a move”. The backing vocals are a delight as are the synth pads
which herald the chorus.
If there is anything I want to say about this recording, it
is that for a song of its era, it is extraordinarily sparse. The drums are dry,
with plenty of space between hits, and there is little in between the bass and
vocal. This combines to create a sound that it is impossible not to want to finish
listening to.
Final Rating: (7/10)
What happens to album tracks from little known Australian singers?
Why, they get covered by Motown Legend Diana Ross: https://youtu.be/vtlgWW8L8f4
Whilst staying true to the source, Ross and guest guitarist
Nile Rogers innovate the song into a new wave classic. A synth bass and keyboard
pads heavily feature alongside Ross’s harmonies, a strong departure from the
sparse Parkinson original. The pattering keyboards in the background of most of
the song add a bit of momentum to the performance.
Final Rating: (7/10)
Well, I suspect by now you will have picked up on what this
song ultimately became in it’s next transformation, none other than the seminal
work of vaporwave music: https://youtu.be/aQkPcPqTq4M
Chip, chopped and slowed down, it truly is a classic. Many
on YouTube have made videos breaking down this track, so I won’t say much, but
I particularly love the dynamism provided by the shaker, as well as the slowdown
outro.
Final Rating: (7/10)
Funny that, I gave all versions similar ratings.
Comparative Ranking List
1. Rachmaninov Prelude in G (Original): 9/10
2. Hollywood Heart: 8/10
3. Make It Easy on Yourself 8/10
4. It’s Your Move (Parkinson) 7/10
5. It’s Your Move (Vaporwave Version) 7/10
6. It’s Your Move (Ross) 7/10
4. Rachmaninov Prelude in G (VSO): 5/10
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