Responsibilty has invaded my life and so I'm barely logging on to post part three of my review. If anything , it shows hoe the Rich Hard song has really grown on me and why. It's really amazing Production and those of you who dissmissed it early on, should maybe give it another try listening with emphasis on the music. I recommend some V-Moda headphones in the dark to fully appreciate the mastery of Pasquinni's work. It just might surprise you.
Anyway; everyone has different tastes when it comes to Eurobeat. My two favorite tracks happen to be bottom of the barall in some cases, but I stick to my guns.
9.
Powerful T. – Kelly (ABeatC)
The first thing I noticed upon hearing this song was the intro. Not that it’s a great intro, but rather that it had that feel from AbeatC songs from the 170’s era. Not only that, but it also sounded like it came from the Euro Energy series; which in fact, is a series of compliations containing AbeatC songs released under a different label. The song itself is all right. It has a very nice Synth riff with an uplifting spirit almost reminding me of Brian Ice songs gone by. The strangest aspect about this song is that it doesn’t sound anything like the Powerful T. we know. I know it’s good to hear different sides to our beloved vocalists, but this one sounds rather to aishu for Powerful T. I’m guessing Dave wrote it for himself and decided that it was too pretty sounding for him, so he presented it to Powerful T. Not much more to say about this song. Even the intro pretty much goes by unnoticed. Nice vocals and nice melody. In a Nutshell; it’s nice, but I doubt this is anyone’s favorite on the cd? I; myself, find that I’m skipping it; more often, than I normally would a Powerful T. song. Hopefully He will put out more songs like “Louder & Faster” in the future.
-7/10
10.
Scream Team – Wacky -Wacky O (SCP)
Next; is a song that I originally didn’t care for? It’s the latest offering from the notorious Scream Team. I remember going nuts over “Boom Boom Scream”. Especially the mega Extended version, so I thought this new song of theirs has really big shoes to fit? Well I have to say; that I am pleasantly amused by all the Wacky Wacky this song has to offer. First off; it’s not at all childish. That’s a big plus. It also features some classic Opera melody; as well as, Opera –like vocals. That’s probably what I love most about the song? That it breaks away from the norm. SCP has released countless of songs in this style; but most do have an annoying childish vibe to it. Not this one. Even the sung vocals, sound a bit more on the happy side; instead of childish. SCP also spares us from the ever tiring shout outs and instead gives us an intro very fitting for a group that calls themselves Scream Team. The fact; that it speaks about ghosts, while carrying out Opera style melodies makes me laugh every TIME. I think; how much more cool it could have been if the song was about the actual Phantom of the Opera? They could have used that POTO classic melody and still keep it a bit Wacky. Never the less; it’s still a great entry from Scream Team. Hopefully SCP reads my review and makes that Phantom of the Opera Eurobeat song a reality.
8+/10
11.
Rich Hard - Wild Boys(Sun Fire)
I have been a Rich Hard fan ever since he first came out with “Pirates”, so It doesn’t surprise me that I initially liked this preview, but what I didn’t count on is how much more I would fall prey to its charm each TIME I would hear it. This is one of those songs where you have to look beyond the vocals each notice every little effect and sound it has. It’s the little things that really stand out in this production. The intro is decent, but what caught my attention; is that, it repeats itself. It seems almost cut and paste, but it gives the song the right kind of edge to introduce its Synth Riff. That riff sounds perfect for a Dave Rodgers song; so it has all the power you would expect from a Sun Fire song. Another effect that caught my attention is how Pasquinni inserts those mini synth riffs between the verses. You also hear raw piano keys accompanying that galloping melody and throught the chorus. The chorus also has it share of charm with its use of robotic sounds used in the last “Wild Boys” line. Now, I’m one of those listeners that are out to especially catch all those effects subtly inserted in the song. The mini drum roll before the chorus, the Hard synth chords each time he sings “Wild Boys” and the way he breaks off course and says “Wow” ,”We Used To Play With Fire”. Next; we are treated to a very special Breakdown, which Pasquinni saved especially for Breakdown purpose. Remember how he repeated the first intro twice? He most likely did that to catch by surprise by the TIME the break came around? The second half of the break includes the original intro, but now sounds completely fresh….and if you blink; you will miss that wonderful little piano insertion right before the last chorus. By now, I have completely forgiven Rich Hard for his Auto Tuned vocals, because in the end; I feel he was really the one, who could pull it off, without overpowering the entire production. It’s really an amazing production and shows that Giancarlo Pasquinni still has a lot of musical genius to offer. This one definitely grew on me with each listen and as of now; has become, my favorite track off the cd; tied only with Cy-Ro’s track. Come to think of it “Wild Boys” is probably my favorite song from Sun Fire Label? That is; depending if, Fire Dragon is Sun Fire or AbeatC?
10+/10
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Heather feat. Dima – Dance Eurobeat (Dima Music)
I always look forward to a Dima track on SEB. This song has a great feeling vibe. I wanna say that the intro was great, but I thought it was too short and sounding rushed. It’s weird; because I usually love Dima’s intros. Anyway, there have been exceptional songs that have short intros in the past. One of my all TIME favs .is “Crank It Up” Stop Limit Line, but somehow those classics don’t sound rushed in the intro and this one did. The riff is good. It definitely brings a smile to my face every TIME I hear it. I’m gonna guess that this is one of the fastest songs I’ve heard from Dima studios, since the SEB series entered the 200’s. Heather also sounds a bit faster than she did on “Beautiful Boy”. The funny thing is; that Dima sounds great singing the bridge right before the chorus and also when he accompanies her , so I don’t know if her vocals were hyped a bit while his were kept normal or is it was just the melody she had to sing that made her sound a bit hyped? I consider this song as a good vibe song, but not out there to conquer any hearts and I still feel that it has a much too rushed feel, because I find myself desperately replaying it to hear something really ear catching. I’d say the Good feel riff saves it from being filler, but maybe I’m just being generous?
7-/10
Same rule applies for most of the other labels, if not... all of them.
