First Instinct Articles - Eminem, Daft Punk and Doctor Who

This post is just a way of rounding up all of the articles I've written for First Instinct Magazine in December, and, I suppose, in 2013. At the very start of December, I did write one article about Ed Sheeran, which I've shared on this blog already. Since I've already mentioned that, I won't focus on it in this post. In case you want to read that, it can be found here: http://firstinstinctmagazine.com/2013/12/01/ed-sheeran-blazes-back-onto-the-scene-with-his-new-song-i-see-fire/

Apart from that, I wrote a review of Eminem's song and video, 'Rap God'. I'm fascinated by the appeal that exists in his music because of the intention to offend behind it, and this is something I mentioned. From the perspective of an English student, his lyrics are rich with things that could be discussed. Despite all of the controversy surrounding the song and him as an artist, I think his work is effective, powerful and not to be disregarded. The review can be found in the following link:

http://firstinstinctmagazine.com/2013/12/08/rapper-eminem-raises-to-the-heavens-of-music-with-rap-god/

I also wrote a review of the song and video by Daft Punk, 'Instant Crush'. I think Daft Punk is brilliant regardless, and I've written about their work previously in this blog. I think 'Instant Crush' is no exception. A lot of passion and ingenuity has gone into the video, the song and the entire album, 'Random Access Memories'. I think Casablancas suits the song perfectly and, even if the concept is a little creepy, it works seamlessly. A link to that review is below:

http://firstinstinctmagazine.com/2013/12/15/daft-punks-creation-instant-crush/

Very recently, I wrote a review of the Christmas Doctor Who episode, 'The Time of the Doctor'. I can't call myself a Whovian, honestly, because I lost interest for a while and have missed about a series and a half of 'Doctor Who'. However, I recently regained interest, re-watched some old episodes that I still had and watched the 50th anniversary episode. On Christmas Day, like many, I sat down and watched the Christmas special, and I was enthralled by it, even if I've missed a good chunk of 'Doctor Who'. I've written this review, praising how masterfully it gave Matt Smith the goodbye he deserved. I'm eagerly awaiting the new series, even if I can't really call myself a Whovian yet. My review can be found on the following link:

http://firstinstinctmagazine.com/2013/12/31/christmas-doctor-who-episode-the-time-of-the-doctor-will-be-immortalised-in-time-and-space/

A link to the homepage of the magazine, for anybody that's interested in it, is posted below:

http://firstinstinctmagazine.com/

I've enjoyed writing for the magazine so far. I only started this blog late this year; it is very young and I hope to keep contributing to it and growing it in 2014. I hope everybody who reads this had a merry Christmas and has a Happy New Year.

Kraftwerk, Daft Punk, Frankenstein and Technology

In the past year, I’ve found myself listening to more and more in the way of electronic music. I’ve had an affinity for that sort of thing before then, but it’s come to fruition rather recently. I’ve really been enjoying Daft Punk; there’s something rather compelling and motivational about everything they do. Whilst I enjoy the thumping beats of their early ‘Homework’ stuff, I do enjoy the synthpop-orientated feel of ‘Discovery’, the experimental and gritty feel of ‘Human After All’, and, despite mixed opinions on it, the disco riffs of ‘Random Access Memories’. Of course, all of this is without mentioning the genius in their two live ‘Alive’ albums. I particularly like the latter of the two, the powerful 2007 performance, in which rather different songs are blended together so well it’s impossible to tell that there is a drastic difference. I've also really grown to appreciate the progressive-house power of deadmau5’s extensive discography as well as the innovative work of Justice, who are also very gifted at live performances.