mika

I don’t like most “dance music.”

In my personal opinion, it’s too long, too repetitive and generally over-the-top. People that really vibe to it, I don’t really get them either. It might have to with the fact that I’m not as deep into drugs as others.

Regardless, that didn’t stop me from underground warehouse zone-tripping when I first heard “Relax, Take It Easy,” by London’s new prince of power-pop Mika.

The soft electric keys start the song off like an early 80′s rock band, ala ELO. When the diluted singing presence begins and the bass drum kicks off, the song evolves into something else completely. The vocals become almost anthem-like and the beat picks up more speed than a Ferrari F430 Spider.

Then, just when you think you’re about to dive headfirst into a hardcore dance or techno cut, the chorus of “Relax…” kicks in and you become lost in this continuous whirlwind of brilliantly structured bouncy moving music.

At less than four minutes running time, though, this track is definitely is made for the radio and not the discotheques. It’s too fine-tuned for house heads. However, in the dance haven that is the UK, this cut will be released as his sixth single from his debut album, Life in Cartoon Motion.

But, since rap is now the main form of pop music here in America, I have a feeling Dick Clark will never even hear this song.

Mika – Relax, Take It Easy

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