is Martin Roman Rebelski's moniker when he records as a multi-instrumentalist on his own. Then his also they keyboarder of the Doves, acting as the band's unofficial fourth member. He released two solo albums so far and recently recorded a soundtrack and the score for documentaries on BBC.
If I'm alone, it's good to sing along in the bath, even though I don't sing well.
you ride a bicycle?
Kraftwerk - Pocket Calculator
Kraftwerk love bikes, I like bikes and Kraftwerk – hence the perfect combo.
you go to a club?
The Jacksons - Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground)
Impossible to sit still to this.
you cook?
Steve Reich - Electric Counterpoint
Steve Reich is ace. His music is for all occasions.
you run from the cops?
The theme from Magnum
Would be pretty funny.
you prepare for an important date?
The Jackson Sisters - I Believe In Miracles
Aaah bless!
you are in a depressive mood?
Air - All I Need
I think it's their best track.
you destroy a hotel room?
The Rolling Stones - (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction
Well, it would be ace, wouldn't it!
you drive a car late at night?
Broadcast - Come On Let's Go
But I haven't got a car, so I have to listen to whatever the driver wants to hear.
you fall asleep?
Elbow - Asleep In The Back
See what I did there? Good album though, especially the song «Newborn».
you are on a football field?
Underworld - Born Slippy
Or something like that. I wouldn't really have much choice, whatever the fans are singing. Probably involves some fighting theme.
you make love?
Brian Eno - The Plateaux Of Mirror
Would not distract you too much from what your doing, whilst being a really good album.
you pretend to be married?
Billy Idol - White Wedding
you jump out of a plane with a parachute?
The Beatles - Help!
I would be bricking it jumping out of a plane.
you meet your parents?
Polish christmas carols. I only really see my parents at christmas and they always put Polish carols on the record player.
you sit in a plane?
Steve Reich - Music For 18 Musicians
As above, but this is perfect to listen to on a flight. One of the best pieces of music ever, in my opinion. Just try it!
you play a game of chess?
Miles Davis - Kind Of Blue
I played chess the other day to this album, and I won!
you have to answer an elusive questionnaire?
Johnny Cash - Hurt
Cause it took ages to do this!
you are in the sauna?
Chopin - The Minute Waltz
I don't like saunas, so I would only last a minute in it.
you sit in the subway?
Steve Reich - The Four Sections
Like I said, Steve Reich fits in with everything.
you wake up?
Nina Simone - Sinnerman
It's got an infectious groove which makes you want to get up.
a song that reminds you of school
The Beatles - Get Back
I used to bunk off classes to play this on the the school piano.
best Beatles song
The Beatles - Blackbird
One of the few Beatles songs I learnt to play on the guitar, which I do whenever I pick up a guitar (to the annoyance of anyone within earshot).
your boozed up anthem
Orbital - Belfast
Quite mellow, but you can dance to it when you’re drunk. It has a great bit in the middle, which I always rewind to hear again.
a song guaranteed to make you feel depressed
SClub7
Bad music is depressing.
a record you fell in love to
Massive Attack - Protection
Always think of one of my ex girlfriends whenever I hear this.
first record you remember
Dolly Parton - Jolene
My Dad loved her and used to play her records all the time when I was little.
the song to be played at your funeral
Yann Tiersen
I would like something really positive, probably a track by Steve Reich. But most of his tunes are quite long. Possibly a track by Yann Tiersen (who composed the Amelie soundtrack). I don't know, I try not to think about it too much.
a song that evokes the greatest summer of your life
Sigur Rós - ()
Not a very summery album, just remember having some really amazing times whenever I hear it.
your ultimate heartbreak song
Marvin Gaye - Mercy, Mercy Me
What a classic track.
perfect anthem for Manchester
New Order - Regret
It's a really catchy upbeat tune but quite melancholic at the same time. Manchester can be upbeat, fun and bleak too, but I suppose the same can be said for any city.
first record you bought
John Williams - Theme from E.T.
On 7inch vinyl for one English pound.
a song you wish you'd written yourself
Tom Waits - Lonely
Really beautiful, simple song.
George Duke
a record you fell in love to Milton Nascimento - Clube Da Esquina
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