I was speaking to a friend of mine recently and she had no clue that Portishead's "Sour Times" was a complete rip-off of a Lalo Schrifin tune. Not her fault, in fact most folks have no idea how much music is re-worked, sampled, covered and stolen. Its our pleasure to do the research and un-earth jewels like this because we prefer hearing 'originals'. They sound better. We don't want to 'only' hear the watered down commercial radio interpretation. Sometimes we want that mainline shot to the head. The funk un-cut. Even if its not typically funk. So, it's long over due, and hardly cutting edge sample news, but never to late to expose this cut. Never too late to pay homage to a man who created multifaceted and texturally rich music, much of which we remember from TV shows and movies of the 60's and 70's. Taken from the 2nd volume, "More Mission Impossible" Lp.Thursday, April 16, 2009
Lalo Schifrin - Danube Incident
I was speaking to a friend of mine recently and she had no clue that Portishead's "Sour Times" was a complete rip-off of a Lalo Schrifin tune. Not her fault, in fact most folks have no idea how much music is re-worked, sampled, covered and stolen. Its our pleasure to do the research and un-earth jewels like this because we prefer hearing 'originals'. They sound better. We don't want to 'only' hear the watered down commercial radio interpretation. Sometimes we want that mainline shot to the head. The funk un-cut. Even if its not typically funk. So, it's long over due, and hardly cutting edge sample news, but never to late to expose this cut. Never too late to pay homage to a man who created multifaceted and texturally rich music, much of which we remember from TV shows and movies of the 60's and 70's. Taken from the 2nd volume, "More Mission Impossible" Lp.
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Thanks alot for sharing, but Portishead ="watered down commercial radio interpretation"? Isn't that a little unfair? I think they use the samples in their music in a very musical and with great taste. I mean, they're not MC Hammer...
ReplyDeleteThey give him credit on the CD jacket and CD itself.
ReplyDeleteI heard this song for the first time today and thought it sounded an awful lot like Sour Times. That is what led me to this search.
Also, I totally agree with Jonne.
Don't be snobby now, they gave (give) him credit and their use is way better than just covering it ala Jet Set Sweden...
ReplyDeleteActually I agree. Portishead is FAR from MC Hammer. But, it's the same concept. Not to say that Portishead's use of this wasn't fucking totally genius, because it really was. In fact, I think 'watered down commercial radio interpretation' refers to A LOT of commercial stuff on the radio and less actually directed towards Portishead. And, perhaps a bit harsh. I was floored by their LP when it came out, like many folks were. But, sometimes I get a bit over zealous when it comes to spotting originals. So, sorry for climbing aboard the high horse and coming off anything snobby of the sort. I assure you I'm genuinely NOT. :)
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