European Dream album sampler by Mark Northfield published on 2016-05-20T21:01:22Z 'Never underestimate the potency of cheap music' - Noel Coward As the UK struggles with the lure of isolationism promised by the EU referendum, and the refugee and Eurozone crises put nations at loggerheads once more, what of the continental pop music from that now lost era of optimism: the period from the thawing of the cold war through to the financial crash? What of that strange beast we called Europop? Cheap music? Perhaps. Some of it very 'uncool' indeed. But some of it sniffily underrated simply because of our cultural superiority complex. Europop subtly defines the 80s-00s in its reflection of a world becoming more connected in the era of cheap air travel, with English increasingly prevalent as most people's second language. From the enduring legacy of chilly pop perfection that was ABBA to the unavoidable late summer smashes (Black Box, Whigfield, Eiffel 65), we loved it even as we airily dismissed it. Indie/classical-crossover maverick Mark Northfield explores this lost world of guilty pleasures to reveal their darker side with his unique blend of sumptuous arrangements, guest vocalists, theatrical flourishes and subtle electronic detours. Lead single 'Saturday Night' is out now. (Also includes the tracks 'No Limit' and 'Self Control'.) The video features various funky animal masks made from templates designed by Steve Wintercroft and available from his website: www.wintercroft.com The album European Dream is released as a download/stream June 3rd 2016. Downloads available via the usual online stores, inc iTunes and emusic, and also indie music store CD Baby. Genre Cover Contains tracks Saturday Night - originally recorded by Whigfield by Mark Northfield published on 2016-05-19T14:24:41Z All That She Wants (feat Ellen Jakubiel) - originally recorded by Ace of Base by Mark Northfield published on 2015-07-13T12:50:09Z The Day Before You Came - originally recorded by ABBA by Mark Northfield published on 2011-08-13T11:55:40Z Dancing On My Own - originally recorded by Robyn by Mark Northfield published on 2013-03-03T18:13:57Z
Saturday Night - originally recorded by Whigfield by Mark Northfield published on 2016-05-19T14:24:41Z
All That She Wants (feat Ellen Jakubiel) - originally recorded by Ace of Base by Mark Northfield published on 2015-07-13T12:50:09Z
The Day Before You Came - originally recorded by ABBA by Mark Northfield published on 2011-08-13T11:55:40Z
Dancing On My Own - originally recorded by Robyn by Mark Northfield published on 2013-03-03T18:13:57Z
