Recent Remixes – Part 1

I feel inclined to share some of the individual remixes that have been rocking my eardrums lately. They aren’t linked by artist, genre, origin or form, only by the fact that they are all excellent and they are on high rotation in my playlists. Some are old, most are new, but all are excellent. I figure it is just easier to dump them on you in one hit instead of trying to introduce each track and artist. I think you know what I mean…

First on the list is Cassian‘s remix of Aussie band Cassette Kids‘ track Spin. Sounds nothing like the indie-rock original. Driving bass and simple reworked vocals make this one of my favorite tracks to turn up and dance to in the bedroom.

Spin (Cassian Remix) – Cassette Kids

I have been getting into Classixx quite a bit lately ever since I heard “I’ll Get You” sampled in a Bag Raiders Minimix, so when I found their remix of Lisztomania earlier in the year, well I was quite happy. It would be hard to stuff this song up, but they did a great job. A laid-back chill groove that still oozes all the charm of the original.

Lisztomania (Classixx Remix) – Phoenix

Fred Falke has been one of my favorite producers for some time now. This man has a godlike ability to to take any track and lace it with warm, exuberant synths. It really is the definition of Happy Music. His remix of NZ electro Queen Ladyhawke is a fine example. Expect to see some more Falke here shortly.

Back Of The Van (Fred Falke Ultimate Beverly Mix) – Ladyhawke

4th in our list of 5 is Happymusic’s almost favorite artist ever Grum, remixed by Dcup. I don’t know much about Dcup but the 70’s disco inspired rework almost rates higher than the original. And you can bet there is more Grum coming shortly.

Can’t Shake This Feeling (Dcup Remix) – Grum

Finally, last but typically not least, is Russ Chimes‘ remix of Solid Gold by The Golden Filter. I posted on The Filter’s album release last week and wrote up Chimes a few weeks before that. I really dig his relentless electro mixes with contrasting light and heavy synth sounds. His tracks also have a live rock band kind of feel about them, which makes the music feel more organic.

Solid Gold (Russ Chimes Remix) – The Golden Filter

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Russ Chimes – Expressway Mix Part 1

Russ Chimes has burst into my playlists over the past month like an aggravated water buffalo stomping through rice fields in South-East Asia (try to imagine it). The London producer has been hard at work with multiple releases already this year and could quite possibly be the most productive dance artist of Twenty-Ten. I first picked up his remix of Fabian‘s Heatwave and was absolutely stunned by the bridge section of the track that sounded more like an 80’s epic guitar solo from a hair metal band than a modern club track. The fusion of the two styles was super impressive giving the subdued original some much needed balls. I have been hooked since.

When I discovered the Expressway Mix – Part 1 I was only too keen to download and tuck in to over an hour of smooth Chimes danceness. The mix features some of the best dance/electro releases of the year (only 3 months remember) and some of Chimes own remixes. The mix is fresh and provides a good summary of the music of 2010 so far. Grum, Bestrack and Alex Metric kick off the mix in a relentless funk/dance assault and it only gets better from there finally concluding with Happymusic’s favorite Kavinsky.

Download and groove your ass off. Featured track list is below. And yes, as you should have inferred this is part one of an upcoming series so watch this space for part two. It will surely be just as good.

Russ Chimes – Expressway Mix Part 1

1. Russ Chimes – Raceway 036 Intro
2. Gorillaz – Stylo (Alex Metric Remix)
3. Phonat – Love Hits the Fan (Bestrack Remix)
4. Axwell – In The Air (Grum Remix)
5. The Vanish – Hold On (Russ Chimes Remix)
6. Andrea Doria vs. LXR – Freak Me (Phonat Freak Remix)
7. Popmusichi – Once Again
8. Louis La Roche – Malfunction
9. Patrick Alavi – Come 2 Me
10. Strip Steve – Breakin’
11. Ladyhawke – Magic (Donnie Sloan Remix)
12. Rhythm Droid – Sunrise On Planet Tokyo
13. Denzal Park – Filter Freak (DCUP Remix)
14. Tronik Youth – Disco Sucks (Aston Shuffle Remix)
15. Steed Lord – Remember Me (Russ Chimes Remix)
16. Ellie Goulding – Starry Eyed (Russ Chimes Remix)
17. Wolfmother – White Feather (Bang Gang Edit)
18. Wolfmother – White Feather (Burns Remix)
19. Tony Senghore – If You Came Here
20. Reset! – If We Try (Russ’ Love Anthem Guitar Solo Edit)
21. Danger – 04h30
22. Dr. Kucho – Kung Fu Funk
23. Cassius – 1999 (Reset! Remix)
24. Burns – Fourteen
25. Kavinsky – Nightcall (Breakbot Remix)