An ode to Peggy Gou
An ode to Peggy Gou You may know Peggy Gou from her hit tracks like ‘(It goes like) Nanana’ and
July 6, 2023
In a time where 3:30 is considered a lot for a song, we take a look back at some of the best 10+ minute tracks out there, just to see if they still hold up. Who knows, maybe this will spark a revival of the long-form track. Let’s go on a 34 year journey through and listen to 4 amazing examples of this concept.
Let’s first take it back to the time of the pioneers of house music & techno. Derrick May & Marshall Jefferson were starting to get big in their scenes in Chicago & Detroit, a group of artists in the Chicago scene were trying to make a new sound within house & techno using the 303. Creating the now familiar sound of acid house. This massive acid house track is one of the earliest examples of a truly nasty, driving bassline. This track still holds up pretty well by today’s standards of production and doesn’t really get boring anywhere throughout the track. This is a minimalistic masterpiece by the Chicago legends of house, and considered to be the first true acid house track. A masterpiece to behold for sure.
The piano house tune to beat all piano house tunes. This song is a staple of the genre. A brilliantly groovy song that hasn’t aged one bit since it released in 2006. A catchy piano riff accompanied by an incredibly groovy bassline guide you through the track, while some incredible stereo imaging takes care of some of the noises in the background. Leaving you feeling like you’re in the room where the track was produced.
This progressive house monster by Audion is a track to behold. This song genuinely has one of the best build ups we have ever heard. The sheer amount of adrenaline that releases when the bassline first hits is absolutely incredible, and well worth the wait.
Kölsh is one of the few artists left that still regularly releases long-form tracks, and he rarely disappoints. This track is a great example of just that. A masterpiece of melodic techno, with the beautiful vocals of London Grammar that give a sensitive touch to the driving acid bassline in the drops.
Did we miss any tracks, or do you disagree with any of our picks? Let us know! For more music follow our House Music playlist HERE.
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