Category: Digital Songs & Albums

ONSLAUGHT (Cold Black featuring Andy Taylor: single)

Post author By oddmoonmediareviews
Post date January 22, 2021

SUMMARY: RUNNING TIME: 5:07 Min.

Released in 2012, this European-style techno-dance instrumental single is performed by Cold Blank, featuring Duran Duran’s Andy Taylor.

REVIEW:

For fans of indistinctive techno-dance melodies, this relentless tune fits the bill. “Onslaught” tends to repeat itself, but the track’s pulsating beat (including synthesizer sound effects reminiscent of a laser blaster) is undeniably cool. It’s an ideal choice for dance and workout playlists.

BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 7 Stars

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BEAUTIFUL (by Moby: The Devil Wears Prada movie soundtrack)

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Post date January 22, 2021

SUMMARY: RUNNING TIME: 3:13 Min.

From Moby’s 2005 album, Hotel, “Beautiful” was utilized the following year for The Devil Wears Prada movie soundtrack.

REVIEW:

Though Moby is in fine form, the one-dimensional “Beautiful” is really too repetitive to make a lasting impression. Still, its catchy sound, with just the right measure of electronica, makes this tune worthy of soundtrack and/or contemporary dance-pop playlists.

BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 6½ Stars

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STARCHILD (by Thomas Bergersen: Sun)

Post author By oddmoonmediareviews
Post date January 21, 2021

SUMMARY: RUNNING TIME: 3:22 Min.

Off his 2014 album, Sun, European composer-musician Thomas Bergersen performs this track, which appears as # 8.

REVIEW:

Even without closing one’s eyes, it’s easy to visualize an unknown being’s extraordinary journey across deep space. In terms of a poignant epic sci-fi instrumental, Thomas Bergersen’s “Starchild” delivers a knock-out. Both bombastic and ethereal, this track would be ideal for a film or video game depicting a young alien refugee in search of sanctuary somewhere in the galaxy. This dynamite tune is absolutely recommended for epic score enthusiasts.

BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 9 Stars

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ONE FINE DAY (by The Chiffons: One Fine Day movie soundtrack)

Post author By oddmoonmediareviews
Post date January 21, 2021

SUMMARY: RUNNING TIME: 2:09 Min.

This romantically upbeat Chiffons R&B classic was first released in 1963. The tune was co-written by Carole King. It subsequently appears on the soundtrack for 1996’s same-named romantic comedy starring Michelle Pfeiffer & George Clooney.

REVIEW:

Very much a product of the Early ‘60s, it’s an engaging R&B gem well worth re-discovery. Absolutely entertaining!

BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 9 Stars

Note: Natalie Merchant also provides a contemporary cover of “One Fine Day” (as a ballad) on this same soundtrack.

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PURPLE SKIES (by Really Slow Motion: Of Mist and Magic)

Post author By oddmoonmediareviews
Post date January 21, 2021

SUMMARY: RUNNING TIME: 3:06 Min.

Performed by Really Slow Motion, it appears on the 2014 album, Of Mist and Magic. This instrumental is composed by Ivan Torrent.

REVIEW:

This track concocts a cool mixture implying an epic journey that is both magically serene and darkly ruminating. The right touches of poignancy are also incorporated. Including its aptly-placed choral section, “Purple Skies” should be recruited for an medieval action-fantasy film or TV series. This theme certainly proves worth downloading for epic instrumental enthusiasts.

BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 8 Stars

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MAGIC TOWER (By Really Slow Motion: Of Mist and Magic)

Post author By oddmoonmediareviews
Post date January 21, 2021

SUMMARY: RUNNING TIME: 1:54 Min.

Performed by Really Slow Motion, it appears on the 2014 album, Of Mist and Magic. This mostly instrumental track is composed by Mateo Pascual.

REVIEW:

Darkly ruminating and yet still fast-paced, “Magic Tower” would be an ideal choice for an action-fantasy film or video game trailer. Its short running time practically spells that out. Including its choral vocals, there isn’t anything unique about “Magic Tower,” but the track certainly merits consideration as a download for epic instrumental playlists.

BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 7 Stars

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LITTLE GIRL BIG WORLD (by Magic!: Don’t Kill the Magic!)

Post author By oddmoonmediareviews
Post date January 21, 2021

SUMMARY: RUNNING TIME: 3:23 Min.

From their 2014 album, Don’t Kill the Magic!, Canadian reggae fusion band Magic! performs this track.

REVIEW:

Deftly blending high-octane, kid-friendly pop with shades of reggae, “Little Girl Big World” proves a dynamite dance tune. Suffice to say, it’s ideal for any hyper-active, pre-teen girl’s playlist.

BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 8 Stars

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MAGIC OF LOVE (by BrunuhVille: Aura)

Post author By oddmoonmediareviews
Post date January 21, 2021

SUMMARY: RUNNING TIME: 3:27 Min.

Released by Portuguese composer, BrunuhVille, it’s the third track off his 2013 album, Aura.

REVIEW:

“Magic of Love” isn’t distinctive so much, as it’s a beautifully tranquil continuation from the album’s prior two tracks. Impressively, it takes on a far more epic tone in the closing moments. BrunuhVille’s timeless work on this track would be ideal for an European historical romance film.

BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 9 Stars

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MAGIC THEATER (by Jan Hammer: Beyond the Mind’s Eye)

Post author By oddmoonmediareviews
Post date January 21, 2021

SUMMARY: RUNNING TIME: 3:45 Min.

This instrumental is Track # 3 on Jan Hammer’s 1991 jazz fusion album, Beyond the Mind’s Eye.

REVIEW:

Though it’s hard to pin down Jan Hammer’s distinctively cool style, “Magic Theater” should very much appeal to his fanbase. Its upbeat funkiness, with some touches of epic instrumental sound, might well draw in new fans, too. For New Age-themed jazz enthusiasts, “Magic Theater” offers a neat option for home and road trip playlists.

BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 7½ Stars

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