RE: Music: Q-Pop selection from Feb/Mar 2019
From all the songs you listed above, I'll go with the second one (RaiM & Artur - Saukele) and the fifth (Various - New Day). Why? It's quite simple and a matter of personal taste: despite the fact that I don't actually understand the lyrics, I love that they introduce traditional influences. The combination between folk music and modern beats is in my opinion very powerful and should be much more popularized.
The rest of the songs are all right too, they fit the present requirements and expectations: simple harmony (yep, I'm a musician), catchy beats, perhaps impactful lyrics (awaiting confirmation 😁) and modern clips mostly featuring beautiful people and the dream life everybody wishes.
While searching for other songs featuring the artists from above, I came across this jazzy track from Steppe Sons, which really got my attention. A very interesting combination between the western jazz harmony and the eastern traditional culture. Really breathtaking for me.
I'm really glad I came across your post, it really made may day better.
Cheers!
Glad you liked the songs. I try to include a mix in my selections. I'm not trained in music - but yes - I really like the music that has something different to offer. I don't speak Kazazk, so I can't say much about the lyrics - I think I just really love the diction of the language though ;)
That Step Sons track is great! Another good folk ensemble from Kazakhstan is "Hassak". Though, maybe if you'd like a track from my Dec/Jan selection called Samgha.
Yep, it's not bad! Thanks for your reply!