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Elvis Presley - Visual Idols (Richie Hawtin & Guido Schneider Remix)

April 1st 2008 09:18

I'm going to be honest from the start here. I don't like Richie Hawtins music. Infact recently I had a major discussion with a fan of his and before long I realised so many reasons I could list as to why I personally don't like his music, both as a Dj and a producer. But remember, (before the angry Minimal Techno Militia come and head hunt me.) this is 'My' opinion. Nobody elses. Shortly it will be explained.

In my eyes Minimal Techno is the most expressionless music in the Electronic Dance Music spectrum. That being said, that does not mean that all Minimal Techno is bad. There is quite alot of good Minimal Techno but this isn't it.

What intrigues me about this song is how it blends two completely opposite atmospheres together and combines them into one song. From Elvis we have a very exotic, summer time at the beach kind of a vibe in the song which is answered by Richie Hawtin & Guido Schneider with a dark, dirty warehouse Techno, illegal party vibe. Combined, it actually makes for a very cute song. Almost like a Techno lullabye.

As a gimic at a warehouse rave, the response to this song would definately be interesting to see, how ever I don't think that response would be very welcomed as I don't think enough people who attend raves whould have enough knowledge of Elvis to even know this song exists. On the flip side of that, I don't think alot of Elvis Presley fans out at a pub or bar would be able to appreciate the Minimal Techno aspect of this remix.

There is potential to this, how ever it's just never reached. This remix would have much better of been be served as a Deep House remix perhaps done by a group like the Inland Knights. The reason being is that Deep House music has a closer feel and connection to the song than what Minimal Techno has. Too soft, too clicky but, well timed.

It's the breaks in this song where the beat is abscent that makes the song cute when it kicks back in over a chorus of the Elvis lullabye.
I'd find this remix either putting people to sleep or making them leave a party.

For anyone who doesn't know, Richie Hawtin is a Dj. Whilst I don't particularly like his type of music he is very much more established than I am and so I ask you to pass your own judgement on this remix.
Good night.

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Lionel Richie - All Night Long (Summerheadz Remix)

March 31st 2008 09:30

If your anything like me, you would of looked at the title of the remixer of this song and cringed. 'The Summerheadz' is how I found this spelled, which automatically in my eyes says that this has been remixed by semi literate monkeys, or people smart enough to catch onto the trend that now plagues the next generation of literature. A plague I like to call 'Semi Literate Monkey-ism'

No but really. Whilst it may come across as silly, the actual remix is not, overly well done but not entirely bad. It does do justice to the original peice, although it doesn't add to it.
This remix could definately have appeal to those from the generation of which it was made as the changes are so subtle that it basically just sounds like the original with a bit of a chunkier beat. How ever I wouldn't go about playing this specific remix during the peaking momments of a night as it's vibe is more layed back. It's good for when patrons start to arrive at a party, as it's beat and musical elements can prepare those entering for whats to come, how ever I'd say it would best be played towards the end of an energetic evening as it's more mellow than it is upbeat in comparrison to other remixes of this song.

The dub version of this remix is alot more effective as a remix. A very relaxing groove and more defined beat. Definately the better of the Summerheadz remixes of the track. Perfect for those summer night out door house parties with Malibu or Baccardi.

Overall these remixes aren't bad. I think they can be enjoyed by all people of all ages.
Who ever said semi literate monkies couldn't make great remixes?

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House Of Pain - Jump Around (Micky Slim Remix)

March 31st 2008 07:29

I didn't want to start my first blog on a sour note, particularly in a field of music that is so neglected and yet beautiful, how ever, in a disposable culture, music also becomes disposable, and as such, the Micky Slim remix of House Of Pain's - Jump Around should be disposed of in my eyes. (Or ears)

The one hit wonders House of Pain were lucky in getting this Hip-Hop anthem recognised in 1992. Clearly the finest of their musical accomplishments to date, only to be trashed by Micky Slim. Of course though, as with any remix it depends on the context that the remix is played in.

The Micky Slim remix of Jump Around by House of Pain takes on a new aged clubbing sound. Originally, club genres such as House music took on a evolved disco sound, how ever, things change and go full circle in the music industry and now club music has become very electro based, as Mickey Slim so clearly shows us with this remix.

On a new, modern club dance floor, it has potential if the night in question is a specialist night, how ever for your average person at a party who is into a variety of musical genres and basically likes what ever sounds good, I suggest keeping the remix in the crate and dropping the original as a lethal dance floor fliller.

This remix simply draws too far from the original and essentially re-writes the song in a poorer form. The production work can be complicated for the field it falls in but musically it lacks alot.

I think if this was played to an old school audience of people who would be aged roughly around the mid twenties to late thirties age group, they will probably leave the dance floor and quite possibly go and 'Van Gogh' their ears into a million peices as I had the urge to do when I heard this.

I expect people aged 40 and above would be hard pressed to appreciate the original Jump Around by House of Pain, how ever I think the Micky Slim remix of the song would probably make them cry.

Note: This is a personal opinion based on reactions I've seen on mixed age groups both of the original and the remix.

I'm sorry Mr Slim, for a younger clubbing audience you may have a one hit wonder like House of Pain did, but for a more versatile, mixed aged audience, I'm afraid this remix does nothing.
How ever, I do look forward to hearing Micky Slim takes on other works.

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Some back ground.

March 31st 2008 06:44

With the invention of electronic instruments such as drum machines and synthesisers, many new and exciting forms of music have been created.
Electronic instruments enable us to use any sound imaginable in a musical context,
as well as create as many new ones as our imagination allows us to

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