“Levels” de Avicii, tocado de la forma más peculiar
Probablemente, más de medio mundo ha escuchado ya “Levels”, un hit de gran éxito de Avicii, el DJ superestrella sueco, que está en este momento en el puesto número 5 de El Ranking Oficial Globl de DJs. Desde su publicación el 28 de octubre de 2011, la pista ha estado conquistando listas de éxitos en todo el mundo, convirtiéndose en número uno en Suecia y Estados Unidos, y top 10 en Austria, Bélgica, Bosnia, Croacia, Dinamarca, Alemania, Grecia, Hungría, Irlanda, Italia, Holanda, Noruega, Suiza y El Reino Unido.
Lo que no es probablemente tan conocido es que la parte vocal de la pista, está sampleada de “Something´s Got a Hold on Me” de Etta James, la diva del funk y el soul que paso a mejor vida a principios de 2012.
La pista ha tenido numerosos remixes y mash-ups durante este año, pero nos gustaría remarcar un video reciente, con una excéntrica forma de mezclar música con sonidos ambientales. Matt Dennison y Jason Lucas, los autores del video, han producido numerosos proyectos. En este, vemos “Levels” tocada usando tapas de alcantarillas, el Skytrain, expendedores de billetes y una botella de Coca-Cola medio vacía. Creatividad al máximo. ¡Velo tú mismo!
Dirtyphonics’ new mash-up video: parental supervision advised
On 23rd of October Dim Mak Records released the remix EP ’Dirty’ by Dirtyphonics. It’s received loud chants and praises from sweaty ravers since Dirtyphonics has dropped it in their sets. The dubstep and drum&bass cultivating Parisians Dirtyphonics have skillfully taken elements of electro and dubstep turning them into a high-energy track.
The EP consists of 5 tracks. In addition to the original, there’s remixes from an impressive set of artist/DJs: Darth&Vader, 12th Planet, Metrik and Nicolas Malinowsky. An ecclectic bunch of producers bring vibes of, trap, dnb and electro house to the EP. Currently #245 on The Official Global DJ Rankings, Dirtyphonics themselves had this to say :
“Being ‘DIRTY’ is more than dirt or sex for us. It’s a way to be yourself—whatever that means to you. Feel free and feel good. When you come to our show or listen to our music, it’s all about freeing yourself and having the time of your life. Be geeky, be sexy, be extravagant! Be ‘DIRTY’!”
They certainly took things to the next level with a video for the song, which is basically made out of clips from music videos that were probably never allowed for airing before the sun had set. There’s dirt from all the iconic figures of pop ranging from Christina Aguilera to Dizzee Rascal and Madonna. It actually seems that every song related to dirt, sex or extravaganza ever made, has been used in the making of this video – the actual list of videos used appears in the end of the three and a half minute madness. The video ends with the phrase 'to be continued', so that you'd be on your toes waiting for a new one. You’ll be asking yourself, how on earth could this video be officially released consisting entirely of copyrighted videos made by major artists. Let’s leave that aspect to the bureaucrats. As for the syncing of the visualization and the pumping dubstep track, you have to admit, the production team has done a really good job.
Check out the freshly released Dirtyphonics video for the track ’Dirty’!
Talks: Richie Hawtin & Loco Dice about EDM & CNTRL Tour
To EDM or not to EDM, is that the question? Well Richie Hawtin has an answer, sort of. He sat down with Loco Dice to discuss and comment on the latest developments in the scene of electronic dance music and digital technology overall. They’re also elaborating on their conquest of Colleges in North-America. Read More
Watch: Messy Video featuring David Guetta & Nicky Romero
A few days ago, with the help of Burn Energy drink, a video for David Guetta and Nicky Romero – ‘Metropolis’, one of this summer’s top releases has been produced. Well, all those people hoping for babes in tight clothes jumping up and down and dancing euphorically, this one’s a disappointment. David Guetta & Nicky Romero have taken another path. Read More
Must-See: Smog Records first compilation & documentary (Updated!)
Smog Records is boosting its anticipated compilation album release with a doc. The film of America’s Dubstep kingpin John Dadzie, better known for alias 12th Planet, is directed by Adam Leao and Mollie Tarlow. Although it started out focusing around the frontman of SMOG, it ended up being about the SMOG family and journey over the past years. Adam Leo said in an interview that he thinks they’ve captured the life of the LA DJ/Producer John Dadzie alias 12th Planet, but during the project it became something much bigger than that. Take a look at the trailer released few days ago. The movie has premiered on the label’s website this Thursday. Watch it here! Read More
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