Since my mp3 player decided to delete all my newly uploaded music, I was persuaded into browsing my older stuff. Foals popped up so I put on "Cassius" right away. After that, "Red Socks Pugie" came on and I really got into this song. It starts off softly with short drumbeats and eerie background noises. Then, it transcends into energetic "hello no's" and "what the hell's", which work so well with the rest of the music. It's great to freak out to when you've had too much coffee.
The ending is also something to take note of. It's almost like a mash-up of remixed jewelry box sounds and bass notes, fading out.
I've stumbled upon another excellent remix of the Foals' song, "Electric Bloom" (youtube link to the original here). This one is produced by a solo DJ that goes by the name, Bufi, from Mexico City. He entered this remix into the summer contest that the Foals put on last year. Even though he didn't win, this remix is still very well-done and I would rather listen to Bufi's remix over the orchestral one (don't get me wrong, I thought the orchestral remix was very cool but I need more of a beat these days). You can download Bufi's remix for free off Last.fm.
The music posted on this blog is for promotional use only; I post it because I think it deserves to be recognized and appreciated. I also think it will make your life even more amazing if you listen to it. If you enjoy something that is posted on this blog you can purchase it/more from iTunes or Amazon.ca
If you are a musician or a record company and want the songs that I have posted removed, please let me know and I will remove them (remixourlives@live.com).
"remix 1. to mix again. 2. to mix and re-record the elements of (a musical recording) in a different way." - Dictionary.com
Let's not really change the base of who we are but just make ourselves more vibrant, more exuberant, more explicit and above all, let's make ourselves stronger.
I've put a heavy definition on the word remix; let's value and embrace this definition with music.
To a certain extent, our lives revolve around music. And this blog mainly revolves around music that has the potential to enhance our lives.