Sunday, March 27, 2011

Track Of The Day | Tiesto & Mark Knight feat. Dino - Beautiful World

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Hey guys,


I know it's been quite a long time i haven't updated the blog ... but i've had some sad time as one of my friends lost one of his relatives and i had to be by his side ... hope you understand that, and i know you will.


Anyway, this time i'm coming to share with you my favourite track for this whole month.
Released on Toolroom Records, it is the collaboration between two very huge names in Electronic Dance Music ... Mark Knight & Tiesto ... (you should know either one or the other).
The outcome is a very club-oriented track ... all techy and trancey ... with a very beautiful vocal line from Dino Lenny (aka Dino).


The vocal line repeating "cause if you closed your eyes, it's a beautiful world" spreads a message everyone should understand. Considering all the horrible things happening around the world like the nuclear explosion and the tsunami occuring in Japan, all the strikes against the government in the African countries ... the war against Kadhafi, just to name a few of the recent ones ...
So, all we have to do is to listen to this track, close your eyes ... and just see the good out of the worst in this world.


TiĆ«sto & Mark Knight feat Dino “Beautiful World” - Out Now by toolroomrecords


That's all for today.
Cheers,
Nicolas Strands.

Ripple The Sound : Episode 10


Hey everyone :)
Today I'm bringing fresh news about M.Strands! 
He is participating in a contest called KGB Mind Groove which packs up several producers from Mauritius who have to post a mix made by themselves. And here's Nicolas Strands' submission for this huge contest :) Enjoy, and don't forget to pass it on ! Get it spinned and let's make him win this contest !


Have a great week-end!
Ripple The Sound,

Mia Margeira.

Saturday, March 19, 2011

Ripple The Sound : Episode 9



Hey everyone! How's life?
Mine's been as usual, full of witches, spells (Yes, I'm a fan of Harry potter) and I've encountered Lord Voldemort recently, he's been fine, but he's dreading the oncoming movie, Haha. 

I'm bringing some crunchy new stuff today :) Ever heard of Adam1time and of the Phoenix Bros? Well, it's high time dudes! I present the new track of M.Strands and Adam1time featuring The Phoenix Bros. Here's the promotional sample. On this one, Nicolas tried to apply his talent to hip hop music, and, seriously, it's a success. No really, that's amazing. The first time I listened to it, I couldn't remove my cursor from the replay button, I couldn't help it. I remember I was singing along while tapping my feet (I couldn't do more, there were people behind me ^^') 

Enjoy! =)

  Nicolas Strands & Adam1time - Trouble feat. The Phoenix Bros. (Sample) by Nicolas Strands


Have a Blast! 
Ripple The Sound
Mia Margeira

Saturday, March 12, 2011

Ripple The Sound : Episode 8



Konishiwa readers! Welcome to Filthy Strands.

These past days, horrible things have happened, and among them, there has been the earthquake which had a huge impact on Northern Japan. It triggered huge tsunamis and for now, it has killed about 1200 people. It is an international matter which is on the mind of millions of people, just like the case of Haiti. Let's just hope that there will be no more deaths. I dedicate this article to them. 

In the mood of listening to world-ranked Djs? Here we go with 'Cinema' from the widely acclaimed -Grammy Winner- Benny Benassi featuring British pop rock singer Gary Go. The beat is right on key and the vocals make the track extremely catchy. This single will be on Benny's fourth upcoming album Spaceship. 
Get pumped!


When things are bad, we take comfort in the thought that they could always be worse. And when they are, we find hope in the thought that things are so bad they have to get better.

Never let go of hope. One day you will see that it all has finally come together. What you have always wished for has finally come to be. You will look back and laugh at what has passed and you will ask yourself... 'How did I get through all of that?


Ripple The Sound
Mia  Margeira


Thursday, March 10, 2011

43th Anniversary of Mauritius' Independency | Why celebrate ?

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Hey guys, it's like the first time i'm posting just to talk about something else than music.
Every 12th of March, since 1968, we, Mauritians, celebrate the anniversary of our independency ... but honestly, i think it's just some wastage of time because we are still being slaves to that f**king system that we created of our own hands.

Anyway, the only positive thing is that i really like the atmosphere felt on that day. (Haha, i'm a living contradiction)
And i'm proud to be a Mauritian myself, and i partly owe it to you guys who are following me in my achievements.

Anyway, i'm not going to end this post without letting you have some piece of sound to get yourself satisfied. This is a preview of an edit i did of a remix of Tonic's "Fire" by Sulto, which is an unreleased remix. Enjoy this preview !

Tonic Vs Sulto - Fire (Nicolas Strands Edit) - PREVIEW by Nicolas Strands

Saturday, March 5, 2011

Ripple The Sound : Episode 7





Hey everyone, here's Mia Margeira...again!

I Really just had to share this mix from M.Strands because it's too awesome to be left in the corner of my computer. Oh gosh I just Couldn't wait till Saturday, when I usually have to post an article prepared for you guys. Poor Mia had to wait ^^' But well, I fell really sick lately but don't worry, I'm fine now. I hate colds. Who doesn't anyway? 


Back to business! =]

Here is the music which made me dread the time I had to wait:

It is a preview of Zebra from the amazing dj-producer AnTiTo mixed by Nicolas Strands -who nicknamed it 'midnight mix'


This is what I call a nasty mix! 

That was the music of the week according to me! So Enjoy =)


Ripple The Sound


Mia Margeira

Top 10 | February 2011

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Hey guys, here we go for another Top 10 for the past month of February. There hasn't been much banging music lately ... but there were, of course, some who went out of the box for me.

01. Eric Prydz - Niton (The Reason) feat. Jan Burton (Extended Mix) [Vendetta]
02. Sultan & Ned Shepard - Call My Name feat. Nadia Ali (Eran Hersh & Darmon Remix) [Harem]
03. Armin Van Buuren - Drowning feat. Laura V (Avicii Remix) [Armada]
04. John Dahlback - Winter (Original Mix) [Mutants]
05. Mysto & Pizzi - Where Is Love (Love Is Hard To Find) feat. Johny Rose (Main Mix) [Ultra]
06. Adam1time, The Phoenix Bros - Dirty Girls (Dustindl Remix) [Harkee]
07. Tom Geiss, Mark Simmons - Dream On feat. Polina (Original Mix) [Work Machine]
08. Audiobot - 3000 (Original Mix) [Rot10 Musik]
09. Nouveau Yorican - Chiuso (Gianni Marino Defected Remix) [Defected]
10. Juan Deep - Gitanillo (Nicolas Strands Remix) [Harkee]

Sorry for all those days where nothing was posted anyway. The blog activity will be back to normal and just stay tuned because there are very big news awaiting ...

Have a nice day !

Saturday, February 26, 2011

Ripple The Sound : Episode 6


Hey buds =] 
Welcome to the 6th Episode of Ripple The Sound!




How you've been? I've been tired in my world, just got back from it  as all I've been hearing was : wars, work and wars. I'm genuinely happy for the Egyptians who - finally- got their 'freedom'. But then I'm astounded by the events which are occurring in Libya. I guess the protests in Egypt left off some snowball effect on every country! I hope they're going to be fine. :/

 I needed some fresh air so, back to Filthy Strands! ^^ 

So, here's a song from the Swedish DJ and producer, Eric Prydz, best known for his 2004 hit single “Call On Me”, his remix of Pink Floyd’s “Another Brick In The Wall” (known as “Proper Education”) and more recently the anthem “Pjanoo”. 



The song is called Niton (The Reason), by Eric Prydz himself, featuring Jan Burton, a Welsh music producer best known for his work with ex-Fluke member Mike Tournier in their joint project, Syntax. Personally, I think that this song is underrated. It is something we could easily listen at night when we're unable to sleep- so as to bring peace in mind because at night we tend to think too much ^^'- or even on the road to school/work to bring us back on track to the best mood ever! I highly recommend you this beautiful piece of soul. 



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Here's another sick tune from the amazing producer Sandy Vee featuring Robin S. Called 'straight to the sky''

That's the song of the week :)


"Forget about all the reasons why something may not work. You only need to find one good reason why it will."
~ Dr. Robert Anthony

Have a great week-end!

Ripple The Sound!

Mia Margeira



Friday, February 25, 2011

Eargasm For The Week : Episode 3

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Hey pals, i just hope you're all right.
During most of our meetings, it was claimed by Mr. Strands that all my musical choices were never directed towards electronic music, so for this week i have chosen an awesome track "AutoSave" from Fedde Le Grand and Patric La Funk whose name is enough for making you guess that it is a pure banger. Believe me, this is what we call a really good sound !!!


Enjoy it ! ;)

The Beat Goes On : Episode 4

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Hello there bloggers,

I'm back from USA after having passed a whole week-end at Los Angeles for the NBA All-Star Game (You should have heard of this somewhere in the news, it is one of the most popular shows that takes place in the Staples Center). I just gotta admit it, i have a real passion for basket-ball ... and i am a die-hard fan of Kobe Bryant and i just can't help being amazed seeing players doing dunks.

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Alright, enough speaking, time for some great music.
Today, i'm sharing a bootleg of the Dirty Money (P. Diddy's band) song "Hello Good Morning" by Subliminal Records artists Erick Morillo & Eddie Thoneick. Suits well the theme for me. Enjoy !


Dirty Money - Hello Good Morning (Erick Morillo & Eddie Thoneick Bootleg Mix) by Subliminal Records

Saturday, February 19, 2011

Ripple The Sound : Episode 5


Hey guys! Wassup?
Still in valentine mood? haha me neither =]

Just feeling kinda hot here, and I wanted to share some great music which fit my mood right now. 
Which is: Way too Drunk from Izzy Isadore who is one of my favorites right now, I highly recommend that you listen to this tube! This kicks ass!






Well well well, I'm sure you were wondering if ever I'm going to share some Strands products...well the answer is...Of course! hehe
So here's a bootleg of The Night Is Young from the beautiful Spanish goddess, Nelly Furtado, edited by the amazing producer Mr.Vega and Mr.Strands himself.
All I can say is listen and enjoy!

Happy after-valentines day and for the unfortunate ones [me included]: go back to work and kick it! 

Music's the medicine of the mind~ John A. Logan

Let's Make The Sound Ripple !



Mia Margeira

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Eargasm For The Week : Episode 2

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Hi,
I just hope everyone's solemn :D.
My sound for this week is a groovy and really catchy beat from one of my favorite groups.
You must surely have heard about the "TWO DOOR CINEMA CLUB" band by their thrilling and dynamic genre (mainly for their song "Something Good Can Work").
This song is actually the number one song in my playlist of the week, i hope that you appreciate it. Enjoy !!!



Monday, February 14, 2011

Filthy Strands | Valentine Day (You Won't Be My Valentine)

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Hello guys,

Guess what, it's Valentine day ! So just to start, i'll wish to all lovers to enjoy their night. Personally, i don't really like celebrating this (and it's not because i'm single, if it's what you think) because i don't think that we should all wait for this special day to show the person we love some appreciation.

I spent my day just like a normal one except that i was gifted some pretty headache but that isn't going to disable me for gifting you some special freebie for the occasion.
So, for today, i'm giving away a second track, another bootleg itself (or an edit, whatever) of a Daft Punk track "Make Love" which i thought was the most fitting for such an occasion.

Download Link (Sendspace)

Just enjoy this one, while thinking about whatever you want ... really soothing and relaxing melody with hip-hop influenced beats.

Happy No-Valentine Day,

Nicolas Strands.

Saturday, February 12, 2011

The Beat Goes On : Episode 3

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Back from Turkey, i'm finally back here on Filthy Strands.

I spent those 2 past weeks on the African land watching the people on strike. (And for real, that was quite spectacular)

Sharing their joy when they got the news that Ben Ali quitted the country ... and the presidency was such a great experience.

Humanoids, for this week, just to put yourself into the love ambience, just the sound of the day by a young producer just like M. Strands himself (a friend of his btw).

So, here is "Banega" by Bruno Simonetta aka Sulto. Check it out peeps !





Cheers !

Ripple The Sound : Episode 4





Yo guys! If you're on M.Strands' blog this certainly means you're in huge need of music :]
I know, I'm an addict too ^^ 
Well, we're only the 12th of February but I still wanna say: happy St Single's day! -...I mean, St Valentines Day! ^^'

So as to cheer all amazing single peeps out there, Here's a hot tune from The Grammy-winner T-Pain (he won a Grammy for the single he made with KanYe West "Good Life" and another one for the single "Blame It") and Billboard's favorite: Pitbull, who's out to bite. (His "I Know You Want Me" peaked within the top ten spots of charts in the UK, Canada, Italy, and the Netherlands.)
On their new tune called "Hey Baby (Drop It To The Floor)",  they collaborated with Sandy Vee who is one of the best French electronic producer who has worked with labels such as Pacha Recording, Ministry of Sound, Subliminal, Joia, and produced many big hits in France. 
Personally, I think this is one of their best collaborations, from the first note you're kicked in and you can't - or won't - want to get out! Seriously, This.Kills.
Here we go!


 

"Without music, life would be a mistake."  ~Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche


Have a great week-end,



Mia Margeira.