emika - 'total'

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The very first entry in my music blog over 6 years ago, was an Emika track. If you've never heard of her then you're in for a real treat. A truly talented musician pushing herself into new directions that make for fascinating and beautiful listening.

emika - 'the miracle'

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Composed by Emika and performed by the Prague Metropolitan Orchestra.

emika ft michaela srumova - 'total'

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This blog has a big soft spot for Emika, she was the very first artist I wrote about over 6 years ago. This is from her Flashbacks EP and is reminiscent of Santa Esmeralda's 'Please Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood' in parts although instead of a Tex-Mex feel this has an electric opera tinge. Confused? Check both tracks out!

emika - 'rache'

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Why isn't this singer world famous yet? With tunes such as this, it must surely be only a matter of time.

emika - 'my heart bleeds melody'

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My very first post on this blog nearly 5 years ago was an Emika track so I have a huge soft spot for her. I'm delighted to hear that she's got a new album out now and this track from it is an absolute belter. Love it and hope I'm blogging about her music in another 5 years.

the brandt brauer frick ensemble feat. emika- pretend

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Probably my longest title for a post yet and fully deserving of the (very minor) achievement. I love this tune. There is so much to enjoy with this song, just listen to how deep and complex the production is. Genius at work, no less.

emika - drop the other

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Here's a big tune from last year. It uses Elton John's Song for Guy as the hook to great effect. I've seen it described variously as dubstep and although it's dark I don't think it's heavy enough for that genre. It kind of reminds me of Tricky with its tempo and lyrics and definitely R&B in the singer's delivery. If this had come out 12 years earlier it would not have looked out of place in some of the darker trip-hop/dance acts that were around then, think Unkle, Death in Vegas, Lamb et al. This is the kind of tune that really makes me wish I had the talent to be a DJ. I can think of a fair few tunes that would segway well with this; Ants by edIT for a start. My one criticism is it is far too short and that, I suppose, is a compliment!