The XX

two-step // mallet percussion

The history of this song is pretty storied, but I’m already plenty distracted by the production of this take on “You’ve Got The Love” by The XX. We open with arpeggiated harp lines. A basic two-step beat trots out, chased by the two-step signature sub-bass, descending in hertz. The XX give us tag-team male & female vocals, matching in harmony just when… a float of mallets tickling vibraphones come flirting past your ears. The bass and vocals meet up with the percussion, stimulating an aural foreplay. I’ll let you take it from here.

Vibraphones, harps, ‘n deep bass on the dance floor.
Florence and The Machine -You’ve Got the Love (The XX Remix)

Posted by Paul Irish on Wednesday, February 16th, 2011 under electronic.

10 Responses to “The XX”

  1. ADD said on February 16th at 8:00 pm :

    eargasmic

  2. Andy said on February 16th at 9:44 pm :

    picture this played live in St. Peter’s Basilica
    filled to the brim with people
    with florence’s voice ringing off every wall to god himself

  3. kelsKELS said on February 20th at 1:01 am :

    I think I’m in love…

  4. jacoba said on February 23rd at 4:54 am :

    xxtastic

  5. Feustey said on February 27th at 4:04 am :

    very very nice !!

  6. LP said on March 1st at 8:35 pm :

    Really cool!

  7. tttt said on March 2nd at 11:41 am :

    pretty sure the xx made a cover of the original song from the 70s or something and then florence made a cover of it.
    just sayin….

  8. Sunset Sessions said on March 4th at 5:31 pm :

    “there is an event called Sunset Sessions Rock! in June in San Diego. It gives indie alternative bands a chance to play in front of big radio stations from across the county, music supervisors from film, tv + ads, video game programmers, managers and record labels. It costs some dough to play (like 2-8k), and you have to actually be good enough to get picked, but it’s a once in a lifetime chance to get in front of all these music industry people that can completely launch a bands career. February’s SS had 45 bands play to 800 music biz people. Check out info at http://www.sunsetsessions.org to see how to get your band in.”

  9. Emma said on March 8th at 6:36 pm :

    Does anyone know where I can buy this?I love it!

  10. Sarka said on March 26th at 4:11 pm :

    I am in love with this song.

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