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Stuck In My Head: “Guv’nor”

Terry McCall — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 09:07:38 +0000

Watch the Regular Show: “Ello Gov’nor” [Part 1] [Part 2]

With all The Regular Show samples strewn about this beat, It almost seems like this was commissioned by Cartoon Network (wouldn’t be the first time for the Villain). As the first real track on DOOM’s new collab album, “JJ DOOM”, it doesn’t stray too far off his well-worn path as an idiosyncratic MC with an ear for beats. But though formulaic, Dumile’s ingenuitive rhymes still cut sharp:

Catch a throatful/From the fire vocal/Ash and molten glass like/Eyjafjallajökull
The Volcano out of Iceland/Go conquer and destroy the rap world like the white men

Along with the MC’s good showing, Jneiro Jarel’s production stands strong. With beats reminiscent of early MF & Viktor Vaughn cuts, cut alongside the spacey synths found in contemporary spacerap tracks. I’ve always liked the electronic influence that has shaped rap production from the UK; it’s definitely a bit grimier than the Electro sound that’s gotten popular on this side of the pond.

The video itself is pretty dope too, and again, very DOOM: simple, but with interestingly different expectations. Worth a watch, if only to get a good glimpse of the Villain’s profile near the end of it.

DMD: Downtrodden, Eye Still Look Toward The Past

Terry McCall — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 11:33:49 +0000

Oddly enough, its the woman's eyes that are most creepy
Carissa's Wierd - The Color That Your Eyes Changed With the Color of Your Hair

DMD: something something… LIKE A FOX!!!

Terry McCall — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:33:22 +0000

I don't think this is actually possible.
Dad Rocks! - Battle Hymn Of The Fox

DMD: Where Is Said, “Yard”?

Terry McCall — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 23:33:55 +0000

Is it possible to get a PHD in mustaches?
Brand-x - MilkShake da Floor (Kelis vs. Major Lazer)

DMD: Color of My Heartbeat

Terry McCall — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 07:09:44 +0000

I want to go here.

Koop – In A Heartbeat (Hird Remix)

Shoutouts to Karen M. for helping me discover the beauty of Waltz For Koop. Miss ya!

DMD: Into the Thick of It (Piano Duet)

Terry McCall — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 07:42:54 +0000

One of my favorite tunes from any SNES game, renditioned by two very talented pianists. Enjoy!

DMD: Where the Wind Takes Me

Terry McCall — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 23:58:12 +0000

Real Estate - Green Aisles

DMD: Tetherball Song

Terry McCall — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 23:39:17 +0000

Bone Thugs ‘N Harmony — Crept and We Came

I never really played much of it (I was a 4 Square champion, A-Square for life); but this song always makes me long for the days of yore, with recess, skinned knees & grass stains. Oh, and bustin’ niggas. That too, obviously.

Information Super Haiku

Terry McCall — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 08:46:02 +0000

Codes, pieces, fragments...
	all a net of memories.
Swimming through my head

Ilaria Graziano – Dew

DMD: MEGA BOW ULTRA

Terry McCall — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 06:01:25 +0000

YA example of awesomeness of Japaneseness

Just think. These crazy geometric bow calculations are pre-programmed into all Japanese people {{1}}. [[1]]It’s all firmware man.[[1]] There was no thinking “Oh I messed up. I should bow… 20º lower.” Homeboy just innately knew…”bow this far… BUT NOT TOO FAR”.

The stereotypical Asian wisdom is true: “Don’t Think. Feel.” {{2}}

Denki Groove – Edisonden

[[2]]Of course it was none other than the Little Dragon who said this. No, he is not Japanese. No, Asians are not all the same, but Yes, I am milking a popular meme for all its worth.

Also: If you haven’t seen these Lee flash animations, you’re hella missing out. They’re old school (I saw em back in HS), and in Korean, but the simplicity of it all truly captures the elegance of Lee’s artwork.[[2]]