What song did I hear today?

[MitchT]

At the gym today I heard a song that sounded like Ace of Base style, but with more modern (almost trancey) style sounds. Vocals were female and quite soft. I couldn't quite make out the words or I'd have Googled them when I got home. It wasn't 'Alejandro' by Lady Gaga. Any ideas?

[anonymous-user]

http://m.youtube.com/?reload=7&rdm=1isj1949m#/...
???????

[MitchT]

Not that one, but thanks, I rather like that

[maxxy5]

Little boots?

[MitchT]

Doesn't sound like Little Boots. It has that distinctive Ace of Base lead synth sound that they use to play their lead riffs, but the singer has a softer voice and the other backing synth sounds are more up-to-date. I'll have to try to note down some of the lyrics next time I hear it so I can Google it or note down whatever song plays after it and then ask on the gym's reception if they have a playlist.

[CAPP0]

Can you not Shazam it next time you hear it?

[MitchT]

CAPP0 said:

Can you not Shazam it next time you hear it?

I don't usually take my phone into the gym with me as I've nowhere convenient to keep it, but I guess I could do. I'm off this afternoon so we'll see what happens!

[anonymous-user]

Could it be Chvrches? Lead singer female, softly sung (sometimes), electro and synth vibes.

[anonymous-user]

Could it be Chvrches? Lead singer female, softly sung (sometimes), electro and synth vibes.

[Mezzanine]

Booty Luv?

Robyn?

[MitchT]

anonymous said:

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Not those, but really liking them, so thanks

[MitchT]

Mezzanine said:

Booty Luv?

Robyn?

Not those, but thanks.

[MitchT]

I've reconstructed the main hook in Logic Pro. Have a listen!

https://soundcloud.com/tranceconcept/song

NB. The actual song may be in a different key! Maybe one of soundclouds's bots will recognise it and send me an e-mail threatening legal action, citing the original track!

Incidentally, I've tried playing my interpretation of it into Shazam, but to no avail, and it hasn't been played at the gym again since I started taking my phone in with me.

Edited by MitchT on Sunday 10th May 00:43

[North West Tom]

Could be Kygo - Firestone?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Sc-ir2UwGU&sp...

[MitchT]

Not that one, but again, thanks!

The lead riff in the short piece that I've cobbled together and put on soundcloud is exactly how it is in the song, as are the underlying chords.

[snowandrocks]

Almost certainly Kygo - Cut your teeth?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fn_amMJehPU

[MitchT]

snowandrocks said:

Almost certainly Kygo - Cut your teeth?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fn_amMJehPU

Not sure how I missed the reply until now ...

BINGO!