Music From Around The World: Episode 105

Mason Vera Paine

Welcome to Music Around The World. Each week we showcases a collection of artists and their music from different parts of the world. In this episode, we present to you an impressive lineup of artists including Stelios Vassiloudis, Will Taylor, Paluma, Mason Talbot, Vinyl’s From The Past and Music News. https://masonverapaine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/MFAW-EP-105.mp3 Music From Around The World Episode 105 Transcription Intro: 0:00 to 0:15 This is Music From Around The World Episode 105. I’m your host Mason Vera Paine and in today’s episode we will be featuring music from Stelios Vassiloudis, Will Taylor, Paluma, Mason Talbot, Vinyl’s From The Past and Music News. Stelios Vassiloudis: Start - 0:16 and End – 6:53From Athens, Greece comes Stelios Vassiloudis, a DJ and Producer with classical training. His educational path led him to pursue an acoustical engineering degree followed by a master's in composition and arrangement. Take a listen to his latest track “Heat”. “Heat” is out now via Bedrock and it’s available on all streaming platforms. Stelios diverse and strong musical background has allowed him to earn not only a loyal fan base but secure collaborations with renowned labels like Bedrock, Poker Flat, Ovum, and Constant sound. For the latest on Stelios and his upcoming projects visit: Steliosvassiloudis.com; that’s S-T-E-L-I-O-S-V-A-S-S-I-L-O-U-D-I-S DOT COM Will Taylor: Start – 6:54 and End – 14:20DJ and Producer, Will Taylor is one of the leading names in the UK Tech House scene. His signature sound has been instrumental in setting the trends within the genre. Take a listen to his latest track “Famous”. “Famous” is out now via North of Neptune records and it's available on all streaming platforms. Since the start of his career, Will has been driven by a strong work ethic and desire to make unique music. This concept has opened the door to multiple opportunities like multi-summer residency at Amnesia Ibiza and club shows at Studio 338, Tobacco Dock, Motion Bristol and Soho Garden Dubai. For the latest on Will’s upcoming appearances and projects visit: Instagram.com/willtayloruk; that’s Instagram.com/W-I-L-L-T-A-Y-L-O-R-U-K Vinyl’s From The Past: 14:22 to 25:06I am going to take a brief break from Vinyl’s From The Past. In this limited run series, I will be exploring the pioneers that have shaped and influenced the EDM we have today. In this episode I will be featuring “Underworld”. “Underworld” was formed in 1987 and consisted of Karl Hyde and Rick Smith. As a duo they created synthpop music. However in 1990 the group became a trio and add Darren Emerson. At this point they went from synthpop to progressive house and techno. In 1996 they had their biggest mainstream hit “Born Slippy.Nuxx”, which was on the “Trainspotting” soundtrack. Take a listen here. “Born Slippy.Nuxx” captured the emotional and human element of the characters in “Trainspotting”. The use of vocals in EDM was new at the time because EDM tracks were largely instrumental. In addition, this track was a fusion and trance with its driving, repetitive. synth beats. This fusion blurred the lines with the genres. All of these things combined assisted with the evolution of EDM. That’s it for this week’s Vinyl’s from the past; now let’s get back to more music. Paluma: Start – 25:07 and End – 31:53Our next artist, Paluma is a DJ and Producer from Australia that specializes in minimal music and deep house. For more than a decade, Paluma has been entertaining audiences with his live performances in Australia. 2020, marked the beginning of his journey as a producer and saw the release of his debut produced track "Rock The Boat". Paluma is also known for his reworking of popular songs like Fergie's "London Bridge". He is back with his latest rework of Sean Paul’s 2000 hit “Temperature”; take a listen to it here.