Shameless Tuesdays: Livre 88 | 22 Oceans
With the literal twin vocals of Carys & Keeley Hughes and the sound of Mike Guy, 22 Oceans sets sail for a relaxing dreamscape. Their destination: Home, the latest EP from the Britain-based trio. It mixes simplistic electronica vibes with soothing melodies, with a promise that the journey will be a smooth one. The three tracks -- alongside two bonus remixes of the title track -- conjure up visions of starry skies, neon reflections, and siren-like hypnotism. But before they make it Home, 22 Oceans are making a quick stop here on this week's Shameless Tuesdays!
Here's what 22 Oceans has to say about this week's playlist:
A wise man once told me, there are only two types of music in the world - Good & Bad, but sometimes you hear a song or a piece of music that simply consumes you. There is something there that takes control, moves your scenes, makes you stop in your tracks. A tune or lyric you cannot get out of your head, or is so poignant to something in your life, a memory, a few words that you can identify with.
Even though there is a large age gap between us and we have experienced music from different decades, occasionally our minds meet, and we’ve discovered a song from outside our usual listening sphere, that has certainly influenced us one way or another. Some examples below……
The Number One Song in Heaven - Sparks – Mike - I first heard this song in 1979 being played in a Woolworths, when I was 11 and was instantly hooked. My first foray into electronic music.
Where’s my love - SYML – Carys/Keeley - The first song of SYML’s that we heard. We love how the instruments on this track mix with the light and smooth vocals.
An Ending (Ascent) - Brian Eno – Mike - A piece of music that simply moves your soul.
Sleep on the floor - The Lumineers -Â Carys/Keeley - Reminds you to stay positive and to go for things you want, instead of letting opportunities pass you by.
A Real Hero - College & Electric Youth – Mike/Carys/Keeley - A song we all discovered separately, but collectively identify with.
Joan of Arc - Maid of Orleans - OMD – Mike - Another song, first heard on the Radio in the early 80’s, that still to this day gives me goosebumps, especially live.
Ribs - Lorde - Mike/Carys/Keeley - We all love the layered vocals on this track as well as the overall dreamy vibe that’s carried through the whole song.
Nothing's Gonna Happen - The Staves – Mike/Carys/Keeley - Again, all pulled in by the harmonies on this track and how they flow together, there is also a positive message throughout the song.
Heart of Glass – Blondie - Mike/Carys/Keeley – A song that shows that good music is always good music whatever decade it is discovered.
For more information on 22 Oceans, visit their official website, Facebook, and Twitter. Check out their Home EP below via their Bandcamp!
Promotional consideration provided by Shameless Promotion PR.
