5 Feet Of Horchata In My Dream

Not much exceptional music around these days. Don't worry, I'll treat you guys to something special soon.

Miami Horror remix of 5 Feet Of Snow has a Toxic Avenger feel, albeit more tame. Kid Cola remix of Horchata has that tropical Carribean fidget sound going on, and the Redial remix is different to most Walking On A Dream remixes, it has a more 'Danger-ous' feel about it.

The Dirty Secrets - 5 Feet Of Snow (Miami Horror Remix)
Vampire Weekend - Horchata (Kid Cola Remix)
Empire Of The Sun - Walking On A Dream (Redial Remix)

I started building my Fixie today! I have a frame, two dodgy wheels, and a handlebar. It's a load of crap, but at least I'll be doing my bit for the environment. Not only am I not clogging the atmosphere with pollution from my car, but I'm making it from second hand parts, so that things are recycled. Because, you know, the environment is very important to me! I feel that everyone should be doing as much as I am.

Ha.

Oh, So You've Been At The Beach

Long time, no see.

Lil Jon - Give It All You Got (Danger Beach Remix)

Not sure about this one. Personally, I think his standard is slipping. But I still love him.

No homo.

I Like It When The Bassline Comes In

It's been a long time coming (a year and a bit?) but A1 Bassline's Bad Man Horror Theme got released. Although the music video is chockers with models in their underwear kidnapping A1 Bassline, I reckon a music video with history's villains (Nero, Attila The Hun, Jack The Ripper, Hitler, etc.)all dancing in unison would have been more entertaining, no matter how politically incorrect it may be.

On second thought, maybe not. Spot the difference between the older and revised versions.

A1 Bassline - Bad Man Horror Theme
A1 Bassline - Bad Man Horror Theme (Old)

Here Come Da and 8oh8 (Danger!) both channel the blipping and blooping Bad Man in all of us. Gotta love it.

A1 Bassline - 8oh8
A1 Bassline - Here Come Da

Anyone know what to call that sleazy guy with the cape, tophat, cane and moustache? All I come up with is Horrible Bad Man.

Danger Interview

Yo, new Danger interview out (it's in French). Ignore the dodgy grammar, my quick brush up of Google Translator's work will have to suffice.

So.

0) How Franck would describe the character "Danger".

It moves so strangely on stage, and does not seem to get warm even when it's 50 degrees.

1) Your musical universe, from your graphics to your outfits have made you a very popular artist in the electronica scene, a track from Danger is recognisable among 100 (?). How did you see the success and the euphoria around Danger, and the world around it?

I continue to be close to my influences, I make the songs I want to, I meet many people, I see many things, and I always pass many hours in front of a screen.

2) Tell us how you create, influences, video games etc. How do you take everything in your imagination and turn it into music?

After speaking with many DJs and musicians, I realise that I have a strange way to do that. I imagine a scene that I often draw, and it recalls to me that specific music, I work in a very visual way.

3) In your debut, you said you brought out the emotions/ideals of a child/youth through your productions, graphics etc. We feel that this line driver (?), change your sound, you live well, your world is changing and growing, is it linked to this "child" that which eventually grow and change ...?

It changes as my influences change, some are dark, some more Goler (evolved form of Geodude?) but I remain the same filter, I know what can go into Danger, and what can not.

4) One of your shows is as visual as it is musical, how do you prepare for this?

I work on my set live with a different device that uses unique technology.

5) With this rapid rise in fame, and you become to be wanted more and more all over the world, are you still a graphic designer/illustrator, or do you feel that the DJ/producer part of you is starting to take over?

I remain both, and both of them are becoming increasingly linked. I received about 300 drawings for the Danger Drawing Tournament, I draw a lot on the plane, I create all artworks for Danger while travelling on trains or planes, with a graphics tablet on my knees. Old people always ask me how it works.

6) Tell us about any current projects, such as what we can expect, like a new site, videoclips, a 3rd EP, or an album? You've held us in suspense for months!

I take my time because I feel it must be good, I do not feel a thing out in tears (?), I do not see videoclips as something that goes with the music, but as a short movie. The same goes for my album. My next EP released in November 2009. I'll post snippets from my new work on my Myspace in the summer, while preparing for the album that I'm currently working on. (NB: Apparently there are delays in releases, we must wait yet again)

7) What do you listen to when listening to music?

Blade Runner Original Sound Track
Hellsing (Manga) Original Sound Track
Wu Tand - The City


8) Danger. Whether it's a release or live, it is idolatrous or love him (?), if I was to ask you to win someone over, or 100 people over, what would you say to make people want you?

It seems that if you were to go on my page right now, you might receive an email chelou.

Danger - 19h11

Erm, I think my translation is full of holes.

Freddy Four Eyes

I've noticed these two songs are starting to get quite a bit of play time on the more mainstream radio stations/iPods, and it suddenly clicked in my head that Freddy Four Eyes had remixed them. By the way, in no way do I mean to demean Fred Falke with that nickname. I'm just feeling creative, yo.

Ke$ha - Tik Tok (Fred Falke Remix)
Alesha Dixon - The Boy Does Nothing (Fred Falke Remix)

While I'm at it with the new wave of female performers, I might as well chuck these tracks up. If you remember the Mille remix of Mowgli's Road, I'm sure you'll enjoy these bad boys/girls. The original has that piano-driven, indie-pop vibe, while the Russ Chimes remix is for the dancefloor. Killer.

Marina & The Diamonds - Mowgli's Road
Marina & The Diamonds - Mowgli's Road (Russ Chimes Remix)

And, while I reel from posting Ke$ha (why the $ sign?) and Alesha Dixon, might as well present to thee this now-taboo-for-electro-connoisseurs track. It's okay for me to post it, as I'm an electro simpleton. So here it is, in all it's glory, Warp 1977. Or for the more learned, some new Mustard Pimp.

The Bloody Beetroots - Warp 1977
Mustard Pimp & Blatta & Inesha - Pigeon Flu

Gone are the Woop, woop! sounds from Warp 1977. Now how am I meant to mentally associate this song with robotic American Indians?

WhoDIB? : Heads Will Roll

Okay, I'm going to come clean with you guys. In my opinion, the A-Trak remix should be in this bout for the WhoDIB? title, but I'd like to overlook that, and turn your attention to these other remixes of Heads Will Roll, which have both sadly received little attention. The two tracks in question are from Little Vampire (taking advantage of the Twilight craze?) and James Iha.

Little Vampire's remix starts off with a simple gated synth, then has some galloping distorted bass thrown into the mix. It then, gradually but surely, kicks into a chorus that is layered with chords, several synths and drum beats. Little Vampire's take on Heads Will Roll is great in that it barely stops for a rest. Great.

James Iha kicks his remix off with a nifty little panning effect, with added sparkle. This is just a prelude to the track itself. The whole remix is polished, handled with aplomb and ease, and has an abundance of twinkles, piano, trumpet, orchestral strings, and congos. It simply is lovely, charming and wonderfully upbeat. I'm in love.

WhoDIB? Little Vampire or James Iha?

Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Heads Will Roll (Little Vampire Remix)
Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Heads Will Roll (James Iha Remix)

James Iha. I might even go as far as to say it's better than A-Trak's remix.

Round Up: November

November has been eliminated. Be jolly for December!

Top 3 Most Downloaded:
1. Bag Raiders - All The Girls
2. Arctic Monkeys - Cornerstone (Acoustic Version)
3. Wolfmother - Woman (MSTRKRFT Remix)

Commentary:
1. I'll be honest here. Probably the worst song I've ever heard from Bag Raiders for three years.
2. It's not that different to the album version, but I guess less grizzliness and fuzziness is always a good thing. Unless it's a banger. Of course.
3. Ahh, MSTRKRFT. I remember a time when MSTRKRFT were my favourite remixers. Fast forward to '09, and it's Fake Blood. Still, this is a gleaming example of why I was completely enamoured with MSTRKRFT. Brilliant.

Top 3 Most Underappreciated:
1. Asobi Seksu - Familiar Light (Twins Remix)
2. Pelifics - Forever (Hemingway Remix)
3. Shadow Dancer - Soap

Commentary:
1. Asobi Seksu fit the definition of a 'cool' band, one that is 'hip' and 'hop' (unlike me). Twins remixes this track seemlessly, and the end result is gorgeous.
2. Smooth, and handled with utter panache and style. Typical Hemingway, this kid's going somewhere.
3. Drop, drop, drop. Glitch, glitch, glitch. That's all I can say about Soap, except that it's also good for cleaning oneself.

Bonus For Rarchesters:
MPHO - Box N Locks
Cassius - Almost Cut My Hair

18 Hours Sleep

I had 18 hours of sleep last night, so I'm groggy and lethargic. So, erm, I'm going to pull another 'Ceebs' post on you guys. Sorry.

Erm, all of these have indie cred?

Doves - Brazil (Aeroplane Remix)
The Sound Of Arrows - A Very Sad Song
Jupiter One - Flaming Arrow
Paul Karkbrenner - Aaron (Ted & Francis Vocal Version)

My excuse is that I thought it would be a good idea to pull an all-nighter, knowing how tired I already was. Wrong.

London Loves You Too

Crystal Fighters resfreshing single, I Love London has garnered much deserved attention from various blogs, and, well, why not? It buzzes and reverberates along at a frantic pace, and the whole song just screams, erm, I love London? Sorry. Stuck for a description.

80Kidz and Kid Cola (play the two remixes at the same time for an 80KidzCola remix) both apply squelching, squealing synths, but in slightly different ways. 80Kidz maintain the hectic feel of the original, as well as adding a 90's techno rave stab, while Kid Cola slows it right down, showing off a more fidgety type of approach.

Oh, Crystal Fighters remix for you kids. Hurried and brilliant, as always.

Crystal Fighters - I Love London
Crystal Fighters - I Love London (80Kidz Remix)
Crystal Fighters - I Love London (Kid Cola Remix)
Two Door Cinema Club - I Can Talk (Crystal Fighters Remix)

The unmistakeably Spanish accent shouting I Love London reminds me of a Japanese tourist I once saw in Cambodia. He wanted to buy a souvenir, which was fixed at a price of 10 American dollars. Despite the tourists attempt to haggle, the Cambodian vendor stood by the original price. The persistent tourist then started to say I Love Cambodia in a heavy Japanese accent. Needless to say, the tourist got the price down to 7 American dollars.

Ceebs

Make The Girl Dance = French Electro Pop
Pomomofo = Decent remix of vibrant Indie tune
Calling In Sick = Heavy and distorted, with occasional power rock solo
Adam Kesher = Typical The Shoes remix

Make The Girl Dance - Baby Baby Baby
Pomomofo - Island (Hey Now Remix) (LINK FIXED)
Calling In Sick - Belgrave 2
Adam Kesher - Local Girl (The Shoes Remix)

Yeah. Those descriptions may not even be right.

WhoDIB? : Les Grandes Vacances

Ready for some French Electro? You know it. From Man & Man comes the track Les Grandes Vacances, a swinging, bubbly pop track. Bandit and The Sterehoes, both tried their hand at remixing, and, since thr original track is French, the only suitable remixers would come from France, no?

Bandit, as he does with all of his productions, applies simple yet effective synths to create an impressive sound of almost biblical proportions. All very well, but this technique almost completely erases the original pop quality of the track. Oh well. With beats like these, who needs pop?

The Sterehoes, on the other hand, have a much more polished remix, from the synths down to the drums. But just because it's polished, doesn't mean it has to be clean, does it?It may take a minute and a half for the vocals to kick in, but when they do, they somehow manage to complement the romping and the womping. And when the vocals are dominant, they're just deliciously, well, French.

WhoDIB? Bandit or The Sterehoes?

Man & Man - Les Grandes Vacances (Bandit Remix)
Man & Man - Les Grandes Vacances (The Sterehoes Remix)

The Sterehoes.

Butter, Rhubarb & Soap

Butter is typical Bloody Beetroots fanfare, except even more abrasive and brash. Rhubarb is a competent, powerful track from newcomers Savoy. Soap is a glitchy, frantic affair. All are brilliant.

The Bloody Beetroots - Butter
Savoy - Rhubarb
Shadow Dancer - Soap

Imagine butter, rhubarb and soap all blended together into one drink.

Prevenge

Huoratron, Lord of Noise, caught my attention quite a while ago. Now he's back with a brand spanking new EP, and, as expected, it eats you up and spits you out. Here's a track off his new EP, called Prevenge, as well as a classic, $$ Troopers.

Huoratron - Prevenge
Huoratron - $$ Troopers
Huoratron - $$ Troopers (Distrakt Remix)
Mixhell - Highly Explicit (Huoratron Remix)

I kinda wanna see him live, I heard he performs with a Gameboy.

Ya Boy Bangs

He performed with Snob Scrilla at the launching of Melbourne rapper Phrase's album, Clockwork, and already has a Bag Raiders cover. Why haven't you heard about him yet? He's the next big thing, Ya Boy Bangs, a rapper from Footscray, Melbourne. Youtube his hit single, Take U To Da Movies, I guarantee you will enjoy it. Bag Raiders cover ain't half bad either, dawg.

Some excerpts from his song, Take U To Da Movies:
"I got the popcorn, I know what else you like"
"Meet me at the shop, bout four o'clock, don't forget and don't be late... What time is it now? Half past three. My girl she'll be back, about half an hour. Let me go and take a shower."

All this done, to the image of Australian currency in the background, sometimes to a Cadillac concept car, and, at one point, a plain white map with Sudan labelled and coloured in. Respect.

Okay, you're probably wondering why SebastiAn is the title photo. Well, on the subject of 'Ya Boy Bangs', I just found out today that SebastiAn has had roles as an extra in several pornographic movies. I guess he is, like all of us...

Daft Punk - Human After All (SebastiAn Remix)

Remember, Ya Boy Bangs, Youtube, Now.

Deutsch? Ja!

Well kids, I was going to do a proper post, but since I have my German exam tomorrow, and Mediafire has become awfully picky about what I can upload (nothing), I'm just going to offload some tracks onto you, with some brief descriptions. Cool? Cool.

Strikingly charming Piano intro. Makes the song.

Allure - Nocturne

Cornerstone without the lashings of reverb.

Arctic Monkeys - Cornerstone (Acoustic Version)

Simian Mobile Disco goodness.

Simian Mobile Disco - Bad Blood

Womping, warping StereoHeroes madness, laden on Pony Pony Run Run's pleasant vocals.

Pony Pony Run Run - Hey You (StereoHeroes Remix)

Below-par Mustard Pimp remix. Doesn't get off the ground.

Larry Tee - Let's Get Nasty (Mustard Pimp Remix)

Tasteful remix of Pitchfork darlings Asobi Seksu.

Asobi Seksu - Familiar Light (Twins Remix)

Frantic, hectic 8-bit game goodness from Viking.

Terror Dactel - DTF (Viking Remix)

Aaaaaand I'm out.