031 - Robag Wruhme (Wuppdeckmischmampflow)

There's something pacifying about using playground sounds in music -  perhaps they subconsciously evoke memories of childhood. Heard near the beginning, they aid in setting a retrospective tone. The tempo and style of the melody place this track inside the living room more than anywhere, yet is still has ample movement, due largely to the shuffle  introduced at 1:20.  All together, the track is atmospheric and nostalgic; calm and calming.

Additionally, there's a nice mix of Four Tet's Angel Echoes ; and a slowed down, more relaxed version of Moderat's epic Rusty Nails.

P.S. The cover for this mix - inspired by Shed's Shedding The Past - is worth a look.

Rohbag Wruhme - Robellada

Four Tet - Angel Echoes

Moderat - Rusty Nails

014 - Burial & Four Tet

This track is the precursor to their most recent collaboration with Thom Yorke. I think it chugs along really nicely. Despite this, however, I find that sometimes it loses my attention, due in part to its length. It doesn't really go anywhere - or rather, it doesn't go far - but that's not necessarily a bad thing: not all tracks have to embark on some kind of journey. It wouldn't set any dancefloors alight, but would go down well at the end of a night. I like the jerky element of the melody coupled with the wispy vocal line characteristic of Burial. Most importantly, both artists have left their mark without overshadowing the other. Overall, a successful collaboration.

Burial & Four Tet - Moth