Let's Get It On: A Review of Marvin Gaye's 2023 Deluxe Reissue
Marvin Gaye's iconic thirteenth studio album, "Let's Get It On," has been reissued in 2023, allowing a new generation to appreciate this masterpiece. This review delves into the album's profound themes, exploring its unique blend of soul, romance, and spirituality, as well as its enduring legacy.
An Intimate Look Into Let's Get It On
"Let's Get It On" is more than just an album; it's a multi-layered masterpiece. Marvin Gaye skillfully intertwines silky soul with a sensual spirituality, making it a unique musical journey. The album transcends mere sexuality, delving into the emotional and spiritual realms that underpin our most intimate moments. Listening to Gaye's songs, one can't help but feel the depth of emotion and spirituality that fueled his music.
What Is Going On: Marvin And Love
While "Let's Get It On" contains songs that exude sensuality, it's essential to recognize that Marvin Gaye's exploration of love goes beyond physicality. The title track, often associated solely with sex, also touches on the sensitive nature of human beings seeking love and connection. Gaye understood that sexual expression was just one facet of meaningful relationships, emphasizing the importance of love in its purest form.
Love & Understanding
"Please Stay (Once You Go Away)" delves into the longing and security that a partner brings to one's life. Marvin Gaye masterfully addresses both the physical and emotional aspects of love, highlighting that it's the spiritual connection that truly makes love enduring and meaningful. "If I Should Die Tonight" stands as a beautiful ode to true love, a celebration of its discovery and profound appreciation.
The Spirituality Of Let's Get It On
The album doesn't shy away from explicit passion, as evident in "You Sure Love To Ball," a track that was ahead of its time in its portrayal of lovers' passion. Even within the realm of intense physicality, Gaye's lyrics reveal a profound acknowledgment of a deeply connected union between lovers. It's possible that Marvin Gaye's search for a love that transcended the physical world contributed to his internal struggles, adding an extra layer of spirituality to his music.
Marvin's Legacy
Marvin Gaye's albums from the 1970s serve as a window into his soul and life experiences. Few artists have been as open and honest about their true selves as Gaye was in his music. His songs touch on the complexities of life, love, fear, loss, betrayal, heartbreak, failure, and death. This raw vulnerability is what makes his music resonate so deeply with listeners and continues to inspire powerful emotions.
The Blu-Ray
The Blu-Ray
The 2023 reissue of "Let's Get It On" on Blu-Ray is a testament to the album's enduring appeal. Despite initial reservations due to past disappointments with reissues, this release stands out. For dedicated Marvin Gaye fans, this is a must-have addition to their collection. The Surround Sound mode enhances the listening experience, allowing Marvin's voice to shine while the instrumentation is beautifully separated. This release captures the warmth, sensuality, and soulfulness of the album, offering a truly immersive auditory experience. What is going: Marvin Gaye is back with another collector's item to warm your heart and captivate your soul.
Below, Daptone records singer Jalen Ngonda and producer Shuko pay homage to Marvin's musical influence with two must-hear projects.
Shuko channels the holy spirit in beats on a soulful track from his summer 2016 instrumental LP "Electric Relaxation". The vibe is serene and the rhythm thumping as Shuko's heavenly arrangement of live piano, Rhodes and organ merges with the uplifting presence of Gospel vocals and neck-snapping drums for Hip Hop that's as easy as Sunday morning.
Shuko & F. of Audiotreats show you how to get down to a party vibe of Hip Hop which knocks in a boom-bap jazzy style reminiscent of the early 90's. "Taijay" thumps with the foundation of heavy drums and a piano sample layered with soulful horn and organ arrangements which demonstrates the power of Hip Hop it's straight-forward sense but with a bit more going on musically. New Shuko and F. of Audiotreats from their upcoming "Cookies & Cream 3" release.
Get into a mood of aggression at the hands of 4 producers who aim to incite feelings of rage and power within each of their beats. With neck-snapping rhythm and heavy drums as the backbone of these tracks, witness the darkside of Hip Hop sound as BigNoyd.Prod, Loudpakjerk, Red Charon & Shuko bang on your ear drum.
The diverse and prolific production duo of Shuko & F. Of Audiotreats bring beauty and Soul in the form of a Hip Hop instrumental project on Cookies & Cream 2". For the most part the sounds of this collection feature drum heavy compositions which rely on the use of feel-good elements of music. Shuko & F. set an inviting mood while getting your head to nod with their creative effort on the boards. The German duo maintain an approach which is straight-forward one in the traditional feel of boom-bap and sample chopping but with new ideas of sound composition that is sure to please your eardrum.
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This German producer provides quality sounds of Hip Hop in collaborating with the emerging and established of the underground to spit over his inventive ideas of progressive boom-bap. Shuko's Foundation Vol. 2 mixed by Snowgooons and hosted by DJ Green Lantern features Talib Kweli, Vinnie Paz, Heltah Skeltah, Keith Murray, Canibus, Ill Bill, The Clipse, Ras Kass, Avius, Doujah Raze and more. Whatever composition comes from Shuko's drum machine it is bound to be something to move you and pack a strong dose of emotion, in addition to being a good fit for the MC who chooses to use his music.
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You can always count on Beat Society producer Shuko to bring fresh sounds and ideas to your ear in the art of boom-bap. Fashawn, Avius & Evidence express the fundamental aspects of their life purpose in rhyme form on "Same Ol' Line", letting you know nothing's changed and they still have a determined path. Shuko comes with a haunting Folk sample and hard-hitting drums to set the tone. His choice of sounds is refreshing to hear as a producer who embraces the power of his imagination.
This track is from Shuko's forthcoming "Foundation vol.2" mixtape hosted by DJ Green lantern and mixed by DJ Illegal from the Snowgoons.
This is pretty relaxing to let the banging sounds of Shuko & F. of Audiotreats bless your eardrums while watching beautiful cinematography of outdoor scenery from a driving passenger's point of view. Definitely a new experience of Hip Hop through the combination of audio and visual images, yet a familiar one because I'm sure we've all had times of looking out the window of a long ride while bumping some good music.
"Brooklyn Night / Smile" is from Shuko & F. of Audiotreats instrumental project "Cookies & Cream" available now at iTunes and on limited-edition vinyl at hhv.de and fatbeats.com.
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"Cream & Cookies" Instrumentals by Shuko & F of Audiotreats is definitely a treat for the eardrum. The two German producers dig into their wide range of musical influences to present a 13 track collection of instrumentals which take influence and push the art of classic 90's jazzy, boom-bap sound founded by Pete Rock, Dilla, Spinna and others.
If you are familiar with Shuko and F's impressive production catalog, this is definitely a conscious step into presenting a specific sound that they love, each utilize a wide range of moods and styles in working with a variety of artists. It is great to hear produces who have that Jazz/Hip Hop essence within them and are willing to further the art of this classic sound.
the mixtape is also free with any Vinnie Paz purchase. Listen to some of the tracks above.
01. Kill Devil Hills featuring ILL BILL and B-Real (produced by DJ Muggs)
02. Terrorizer (produced by RZA)
03. Pistolvania featuring Jakk Frost and Freeway (Shuko Remix)
04. Bareknuckle Boxing featuring Esoteric, Reef the Lost Cauze, and ILL BILL (produced by 7L)
05. Tear It Down (DJ Brans Remix)
06. Nosebleed featuring RA the Rugged Man (JBL Remix)
07. Raw
08. Not Again featuring Diabolic (produced by Engineer)
09. Folklore featuring Mr. Lif and Dumbtron
10. Brick Wall (Nero Remix)
11. 16 Bars of Pain (produced by Thomax Beats)
12. Watch Yo Step featuring Percee P and Guilty Simpson (produced by Madlib)
13. Habitat of the Gasmask featuring ILL BILL and Slaine (produced by The Beatills)
14. Bloodbath featuring Demoz (produced by White Shadow)
15. Unthinkable featuring Big Lou
16. Fusion Centre featuring Canibus
17. I Told You featuring Brooklyn Academy
18. The Wait Is Over featuring Doap Nixon and Reef the Lost Cauze (produced by Guns-n-Butter)
19. Bodysnatchers featuring Demoz (produced by DJ Premier)
20. Same Story (My Dedication) original version (produced by Anno Domini)
The great remix version of Jay's American Gangster album by Germany's Shuko and Gunna is now available for download in instrumental format over at http://www.jayandmarvin.com/! The musical effort by these two producers makes this remix project a treat to have in instrumental form, you most likely will be able to appreciate this as much as the vocal version. I recommend downloading both if you haven't already.
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