Battle of the Bands - ELECTRONICA vs. SOUL (2nd Round)

[Corki]

And here we go with the next of the knock out threads! Up this time are the winners from the Electronica and Soul genres. Below are the small write ups on the two winners for you to look at again before you vote for your favourite.

 

The champion of Electronica... THE CHEMICAL BROTHERS

These former Dust Brothers (sued by a group of the same name), the duo of Tom Rowlands and Ed Simons were pioneers of the big beat electronic dance genre, and are known for high-quality live sets. They are credited as being one of the few truly arena-sized electronic acts. Their live acts comprise large screens displaying psychedelic images, strobe lights and lasers that project over the crowd.[/url

 

The champion of SOUL... ARETHA FRANKLIN

If one looks up Soul Music in the dictionary one will find The Queen of Souls' picture... Aretha re-defined Soul in he mid sixties after signing with Atlantic Records and her very first single there, "I Never Loved A Man" was the start of a long line of number one singles. From a whispered delivery (that gives shivers to any red blooded man) to passionate primal howls this song exemplifies her style and like nearly any song she sings is hers to the bone....

 

The recipient of countless awards, honorary degrees from Universities and the Berklee College of Music, various honors and firsts she has even stood in for Luciano Pavarotti at the 1998 Grammy Awards to sing "Nessun Dorma" with less than 24 hours to prepare when he was to ill to appear... and in His Key! She is a truly remarkable and influential artist and The Jewel In The Crown of Soul.

 

 

There you go - the two champions of Electronica and Soul. All you now need to do is pick who you want to win (please highlight in some way or another) and go through to the next stage of the Knock out and one step closer to the Grand Final! You have until Tuesday 8th July 2008 to make your choice!

[Direwolf Jon]

Tough choice but I'll go with Aretha.

[Samuraiflip05]

Dude.....Chemical Brothers don't stand a chance.......

 

ARETHA all the way.  ;D

[snin83]

Im not a big electronica person, So Ill have to go with Aretha

[Arrandion]

It takes time to be a true star. I vote for Aretha Franklin.

[el Nynaeve]

Aretha doesn't really do it for me. I have to say The Chemical Brothers.

[Corki]

Aretha is good and what not, but The Chemical Brothers get my vote here!

[Kara_J]

Having tossed a coin The Chemical Brothers get my vote :P

[Majsju]

Chemical Brothers. While Aretha is all talented and stuff, I do not really listen much to soul other than Otis.

[Taymist]

Aretha without a doubt

[Moghedian]

Aretha..Poor Chemical Brothers, what competition.  ;)

[Corki]

Aretha Franklin leads the Chemical Brothers 6-4.

[Auld Manriva]

Sista Ree....... Make that 7-4 boss..

[Corki]

Last day to vote if you haven't done so already!

[Corki]

Aretha Franklin 7-4 The Chemical Brothers

 

Therefore, Aretha Franklin progresses.

 

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