In Defense of Remixes
Last week we asked you if remixes are, were and will be an important part of music culture. Your comments were diverse, as was to be expected since remixes are often represented by horrible, generic EDM reconstructions. But there are exceptions and we’ve tried to showcase what remixes as a creative piece and process sound like. We discussed your comments, showcased a few acts and try to convert you believers in our new The Only Music Podcast episode. We also mention Tidal, drug culture and a few new artist recommendations.
What’s your favorite remix artists and tracks? Still not convince that remixes are a valid art form? E-mail us and we’ll read your letters on the show. The podcast itself is getting better in my opinion, even if we’re only three episodes in, and we always make sure to listen to your feedback.
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I’m on the record (last article) as not being a fan of remixes, AT ALL – but if pressed, my favorite are a William Fitzsimmons indie-folk tracks transformed into ethereal electronic masterpieces by Markus Ganter: https://soundcloud.com/markusganter:
Goodmorning (Pink Ganter Remix).
Original – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZZ_ME8H1dA
Remix – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PGvcGybjc0
or
So This Is Goodbye (Pink Ganter Remix)
Original – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SoMemsryvbk
Remix – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwB56HQLFJY
@plopplop Those are some great examples – And even if our podcast didn’t convince you, there’s lots of hidden gems if you take your time and browse around, especially with the remixes you mentioned and the artists behind them.
STRFKR remixes my favorite Portugal. The Man song,”Creep In A T-Shirt”
https://soundcloud.com/mogibeats-com/portugal-the-man-creep-in-a-t-shirt-strfkr-remix