Jukebox: Boards of Canada
I often find myself helplessly hypnotised by the lush soundscapes of Boards of Canada. Very few words can adequately describe the beautiful music they make… Ethereal. Nostalgic. Emotive. Intimate. Reflective. Mesmerising. Gorgeous. Enchanting… We’re barely touching the tip of the iceberg here.
I’ve decided to share with you some tracks from their seminal album that had inspired me tremendously many years ago, Music Has The Right To Children — a true classic that changed my life when I first heard it. What’s so great about their music is that I always hear something new with every listen — it could be a subtle vocal sample in the background, or some obscure string melody from an old wildlife documentary layered over the beats. They’re the kings of musical nuances.
Of course, there are many other great releases they’ve done like Hi-Scores, Boc Maxima, Twoism, Geogaddi, In A Beautiful Place Out In The Country, The Campfire Headphase… but Music Has The Right To Children will always hold a special place in my heart.
One word sums this band up for me… life-defining.
