679 (label)
06 June 2006 (released)
06 June 2006
Martin once again manages to produce a track that can only be described as Peter Gabriel-meets-Fleetwood Mac on a disco train.
Their essential use of xylophones comes through once again, as M.Craft's inherent backing group consistently deliver.
This is a great example of how a song can sound so different simply by the power of a remix.
The funky disco-meets-breathy electro-rock of the late 80s comes about through the King Cresote version. while Ali Love gives us a softer, more morose folky number.
Martin Craft uses his backing band perfectly to build songs to an almost climax-like peak, using layer upon layer of various percussion instruments, creating a really interesting mix, held together by his string section.
M.Craft has been likened to Simon & Garfunkel which is more obvious on the B-side remix and overall, You are the Music is a lovely summery easy listening as it paints pictures in the mind that just make you smile … “Magazines/Movie screens/Faded jeans/Will take my mind far from the things I've seen…â€