Hmmmm… So a précis of the current situation would probably be that I completely and majorly ballsed up the ID tagging and naming of 3 of the remixes in Part II of the most epic and drawn out series of remixes in the history of the curmudgeonly titled blogosphere. In a blatant attempt to try and placate the masses, then, Part II.V is following (that’s two point five if you go to a comprehensive school) (ONLY JOKING!) with two extra remixes hooked onto the end that I have been enjoying in the brief cessation between posts. There will probably not be a part III unless I seriously fail again, so enjoy!
On another, more cogent, point; two of the remixes involve Calvin Harris, who was recently announced as the headliner for this year’s fantastically curated and organised Liverpool Sound City. It’s sort of like England’s SXSW, except with Mr Chips instead of barbeques and the M57 instead of Austin’s dusty expanse. Luckily, I seem to have a soft spot for Mr Chips, so it looks like it’s going to be incredible! Check out the link above for the full (fantastic) line up. More to follow…
If we are talking about remixes in 2008; we are talking about Danger. Whilst the rest of the Ed Banger and Ekleroshock roster are spending their time partying, Danger keeps putting out great records and remixes. The result; he pretty much dominates my best remixes of 2008 list.
1. Sebastién Tellier – Divine (Danger Remix) Most remixes turn a good song into a better song (at least that is the idea), but here Danger turns an awful French song into a classic. Still can’t understand the “Hot Chip” fixation with prefixing a great song with an awful intro, but that’s the French for you.
3. Estelle – American Boy (Danger Remix) Still can’t get this song in good quality, but it’s clearly amazing. The build up melts brilliantly into the synth-heavy chorus.
4. Radiohead – Reckonerz (Amplive Remix) Ok, so not really 2008, but Radiohead released “In Rainbows” on 1st January so we can sort of count this! Radiohead with rap? They could get here just for imagination, but it really works.
5. Bloc Party – Mercury (Telemitry Remix) Telemitry turns the average (at best) “Mercury” into a proper dance song, showing Bloc Party how to do it, and telling them to stick to their guitars next time.
6. MGMT vs Daft Punk – One More Time To Pretend (Immuzikation Remix) MGMT + Daft Punk. I really don’t need to say anything else.
7. MGMT – Electric Feel (Justice Remix) Completely signature Justice bass over one of the singles of the year.
For Downloads, click on the names of the songs that are hyperlinked.
Otherwise, go to www.hypem.com and search for them.
If we are talking about remixes in 2008; we are talking about Danger. Whilst the rest of the Ed Banger and Ekleroshock roster are spending their time partying, Danger keeps putting out great records and remixes. The result; he pretty much dominates my best remixes of 2008 list.
1. Sebastién Tellier – Divine (Danger Remix) Most remixes turn a good song into a better song (at least that is the idea), but here Danger turns an awful French song into a classic. Still can’t understand the “Hot Chip” fixation with prefixing a great song with an awful intro, but that’s the French for you.
3. Estelle – American Boy (Danger Remix) Still can’t get this song in good quality, but it’s clearly amazing. The build up melts brilliantly into the synth-heavy chorus.
4. Radiohead – Reckonerz (Amplive Remix) Ok, so not really 2008, but Radiohead released “In Rainbows” on 1st January so we can sort of count this! Radiohead with rap? They could get here just for imagination, but it really works.
5. Bloc Party – Mercury (Telemitry Remix) Telemitry turns the average (at best) “Mercury” into a proper dance song, showing Bloc Party how to do it, and telling them to stick to their guitars next time.
6. MGMT vs Daft Punk – One More Time To Pretend (Immuzikation Remix) MGMT + Daft Punk. I really don’t need to say anything else.
7. MGMT – Electric Feel (Justice Remix) Completely signature Justice bass over one of the singles of the year.
For Downloads, click on the names of the songs that are hyperlinked.
Otherwise, go to www.hypem.com and search for them.
