Blasphemy Never Sounded So Good

I've nearly finished my (end of) Summer mix, but it's not quite ready for post yet, so I've got some other goodies to tide you over. Remixes are tricky business. The best (in my opinion) have to resemble the original enough that it's recognizable without being just the vocal track with a casio keyboard beat laid in the background and at the same time contribute a perspective that is wholly fresh and unique. In this instance, a kick-ass electronic perspective. Not something easily done with the likes of Michael Jackson and Nirvana. Now while purists might cry sacrilege at the thought of defiling such iconic music I urge you to give it an honest listen before you have me burned at the stake.



First off we have Streetlife DJs remix of the gloved one's "Wanna Be Startin' Something." This is quite the departure from the original and I'll admit it took me a few listens before they had me. But now it plays on a loop in my head. And why the hell not?? It strips away all the fluff and puts my 3 favorite parts on the front lines. Number 1, the "Yeah, yeah." Number 2, MJ's signature "Ooooh." and number 3 " Mama Se, Mama Sa, Mama Coo Sa" chanted again and again all over distorted synth, atari bleeps and a drum pulse you could set your watch by. It's my 80's retro dream. Well, that and a live action Rainbow Brite Movie. Enjoy.

Michael Jackson - Wanna Be Startin' Something (Streetlife DJs Remix)





The second track may be a bit harder to swallow for some. If you like Nirvana, and you like a good electro song, then this might be you're new favorite song. If you really only like Nirvana, you very well might want me dead. That's a risk I'm willing to take. So was Patrick Alavi. He's the genius that managed to cross Kurt Cobain and Tron and have it come out sounding like the lawnmower man covered in grime and grunge. It's a beautiful sight sound. He takes the trashing drums and slicing guitar riffs of the original and throws it in a blender with his laptop to create something resonant and incredibly unique. It's fast and it's hard and it keeps me running when I would otherwise give in to the burning in my legs. Enjoy.

Nirvana - Smells Like Teen Spirit (Patrick Alavi Rerox)