new m83 song - 'couleurs'

Monday was a good day. m83 went public with the first single from their upcoming (april 2008) album "Saturdays = Youth". The song is called "Couleurs" and I've ran it through my head many times since then.

You can read details and information about the production, mindset, and mood of the upcoming album on m83's myspace (link). I must say it is very exciting and the song sets the stage for an amazing album. I think of the song as acknowledging and paying homage to everyones warm sensations of the 80's. It is innocent as it is complex - vast, yet structured. COmpared to what I know of the 80's (mostly movies are my examples) they seem the same way, totally innocent and naive, yet people in the 80's weren't from the 50's! The tinge of production help from Ken Thomas and Ewan Pearson is evident in the reverb soaked drum fills reminiscent of some of the best New Order drum transitions of the past. Synth wise it sounds a little bit heavier than some of the past m83 works, a lot of low end, and the morphing breakdown 3/4 of the way through the song with the vocals is a sound Anthony seemed to be scratching the surface on in the past, and now embraces fully in this offering. It truly seems like m83 has a major passion for the 80's era and he is honoring that in the most classy way possible, and I for one, do not mind one bit.

up on it

the best news i have heard in a long time, from wikipedia:

Saturdays = Youth, M83's fifth studio album will be released on April 15, 2008 on Mute Records. It was recorded with Ken Thomas (known for his work with Sigur Ros, The Sugarcubes, Cocteau Twins and Suede) and Ewan Pearson (who has also produced for Tracey Thorn, The Rapture and Ladytron). The album is said to deliver the rich sonic textures for which M83 is well known, but with a more focused approach to song structure and form. "Graveyard Girl" will be the first single from the new album in spring 2008.

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