{"id":5289,"date":"2014-01-30T22:28:43","date_gmt":"2014-01-30T22:28:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/marmoset-journal.flywheelsites.com\/2014-1-the-art-of-the-remix\/"},"modified":"2021-03-25T16:52:01","modified_gmt":"2021-03-25T23:52:01","slug":"the-art-of-the-remix","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/the-art-of-the-remix\/","title":{"rendered":"The Art of the Remix"},"content":{"rendered":"<div\n        class=\"\n          image-block-outer-wrapper\n          layout-caption-below\n          design-layout-inline\n        \"\n        data-test=\"image-block-inline-outer-wrapper\"\n    ><\/p>\n<figure\n            class=\"\n              sqs-block-image-figure\n              intrinsic\n            \"\n            style=\"max-width:100%;\"\n        ><\/p>\n<div\n                style=\"padding-bottom:59.32203674316406%;\"\n              class=\"\n                image-block-wrapper\n                has-aspect-ratio\n              \"\n              data-animation-role=\"image\"\n  data-animation-override\n          ><br \/>\n            <noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/artist_detail_3f54d255-9e4a-439e-909e-e08a8c73a5de.jpg\" alt=\"artist_detail_3f54d255-9e4a-439e-909e-e08a8c73a5de.jpg\" \/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"thumb-image\" src=\"https:\/\/marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/artist_detail_3f54d255-9e4a-439e-909e-e08a8c73a5de.jpg\" data-image=\"https:\/\/marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/artist_detail_3f54d255-9e4a-439e-909e-e08a8c73a5de.jpg\" data-image-dimensions=\"590x350\" data-image-focal-point=\"0.5,0.5\" alt=\"artist_detail_3f54d255-9e4a-439e-909e-e08a8c73a5de.jpg\" data-load=\"false\" data-image-id=\"52eacb09e4b0cab055e982f2\" data-type=\"image\" \/>\n          <\/div>\n<\/figure><\/div>\n<div\n        class=\"\n          image-block-outer-wrapper\n          layout-caption-below\n          design-layout-inline\n        \"\n        data-test=\"image-block-inline-outer-wrapper\"\n    ><\/p>\n<figure\n            class=\"\n              sqs-block-image-figure\n              intrinsic\n            \"\n            style=\"max-width:100%;\"\n        ><\/p>\n<div\n                style=\"padding-bottom:59.32203674316406%;\"\n              class=\"\n                image-block-wrapper\n                has-aspect-ratio\n              \"\n              data-animation-role=\"image\"\n  data-animation-override\n          ><br \/>\n            <noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/1_artist_detail_3f54d255-9e4a-439e-909e-e08a8c73a5de.jpg\" alt=\"artist_detail_3f54d255-9e4a-439e-909e-e08a8c73a5de.jpg\" \/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"thumb-image\" src=\"https:\/\/marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/1_artist_detail_3f54d255-9e4a-439e-909e-e08a8c73a5de.jpg\" data-image=\"https:\/\/marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/1_artist_detail_3f54d255-9e4a-439e-909e-e08a8c73a5de.jpg\" data-image-dimensions=\"590x350\" data-image-focal-point=\"0.5,0.5\" alt=\"artist_detail_3f54d255-9e4a-439e-909e-e08a8c73a5de.jpg\" data-load=\"false\" data-image-id=\"52eacaf0e4b0cab055e982ce\" data-type=\"image\" \/>\n          <\/div>\n<\/figure><\/div>\n<p>Sometimes the best way to appreciate a song is to simply reinterpret it. &nbsp;By remixing a song, it gives new life and new perspective to a song that you may already know and love. &nbsp;Whether by modernizing a once acoustic song with synthetic instruments, or redefining a main melody and replacing the structure all together, there is a great homage in recreating a song. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In the spirit of such creativity, here are a few examples of songs that we enjoy all over again in their new form and light.<\/p>\n<div\n  class=\"sqs-audio-embed\"\n  data-url=\"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/BrokebyKyeKye.mp3\/original\/Broke+by+Kye+Kye.mp3\"\n  data-mime-type=\"\"\n  data-title=\"Broke\"\n  data-author=\"Kye Kye\"\n  data-show-download=\"false\"\n  data-design-style=\"minimal\"\n  data-duration-in-ms=\"\"\n  data-color-theme=\"dark\"\n>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"yui_3_10_1_1_1391111108956_34615\">Let&#8217;s first start with the <strong>angelic<\/strong> and <strong>powerful<\/strong> song &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/singles\/6752\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/singles\/6752\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"yui_3_10_1_1_1391111108956_47698\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Broke<\/a>&#8221; by <a href=\"http:\/\/marmosetmusic.com\/artists\/kye-kye\" data-cke-saved-href=\"http:\/\/marmosetmusic.com\/artists\/kye-kye\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kye Kye<\/a>. &nbsp;In it&#8217;s original state, this composition <strong>steadily<\/strong> pushes forward with <strong>cinematic<\/strong> <strong>synthesizers<\/strong> and <strong>epic drum machines&nbsp;<\/strong>&#8211; inspiring and intimate at the same time.<\/p>\n<div\n  class=\"sqs-audio-embed\"\n  data-url=\"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Broke28Remix2928Instrumental29byKyeKye.mp3\/original\/Broke+%28Remix%29+%28Instrumental%29+by+Kye+Kye.mp3\"\n  data-mime-type=\"\"\n  data-title=\"Broke (Remix)\"\n  data-author=\"Kye Kye\"\n  data-show-download=\"false\"\n  data-design-style=\"minimal\"\n  data-duration-in-ms=\"\"\n  data-color-theme=\"dark\"\n>\n<\/div>\n<p>Now the remix&#8230; When reinterpreted, there is a more <strong>ethereal<\/strong> and <strong>gritty<\/strong> tone to the piece. While keeping an <strong>imaginative<\/strong> tone, the song moves at a more<strong> frenetic <\/strong>pace, which more starts and stops a long the way.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div\n  class=\"sqs-audio-embed\"\n  data-url=\"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/ZombiesbyRadiationCity.mp3\/original\/Zombies+by+Radiation+City.mp3\"\n  data-mime-type=\"\"\n  data-title=\"Zombies\"\n  data-author=\"Radiation City\"\n  data-show-download=\"false\"\n  data-design-style=\"minimal\"\n  data-duration-in-ms=\"\"\n  data-color-theme=\"dark\"\n>\n<\/div>\n<p>Continuing along, here&#8217;s the original version of &#8220;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/singles\/5793\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Zombies<\/a>&#8221; by <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/marmosetmusic.com\/artists\/radiation-city\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Radiation City<\/a>. In their unique and <strong>classic<\/strong> style, they keep it <strong>playful<\/strong> and vintage in their <strong>confident<\/strong> indie-pop jams.<\/p>\n<div\n  class=\"sqs-audio-embed\"\n  data-url=\"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/ZOMBIESbyRadiationCity26G_Force.mp3\/original\/ZOMBIES+by+Radiation+City+%26+G_Force.mp3\"\n  data-mime-type=\"\"\n  data-title=\"Zombies (Remix)\"\n  data-author=\"Radiation City &amp; G_Force\"\n  data-show-download=\"false\"\n  data-design-style=\"minimal\"\n  data-duration-in-ms=\"\"\n  data-color-theme=\"dark\"\n>\n<\/div>\n<p>As for the remix, there is a completely different vibe, but that compliments and pushes the song to another level. &nbsp;This <strong>soulful<\/strong> rendition brings a <strong>bright<\/strong> and <strong>slick<\/strong> approach to the once <strong>calm<\/strong> and collected piece. There are a lot of changes with this remix in that there are new vocal cameos and it&#8217;s taken the form of a <strong>precise<\/strong> hip-hop song that still keeps the cool exterior that Radiation City is so well known for.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div\n  class=\"sqs-audio-embed\"\n  data-url=\"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/RisebyJoshGarrels.mp3\/original\/Rise+by+Josh+Garrels.mp3\"\n  data-mime-type=\"\"\n  data-title=\"Rise\"\n  data-author=\"Josh Garrels\"\n  data-show-download=\"false\"\n  data-design-style=\"minimal\"\n  data-duration-in-ms=\"\"\n  data-color-theme=\"dark\"\n>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"yui_3_10_1_1_1391116294056_14486\">Things get interesting with this one. &nbsp;&#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/singles\/5316\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/singles\/5316\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rise<\/a>&#8221; by <a href=\"http:\/\/marmosetmusic.com\/artists\/josh-garrels\" data-cke-saved-href=\"http:\/\/marmosetmusic.com\/artists\/josh-garrels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Josh Garrels<\/a> is a beautiful medley of lush <strong>acoustic<\/strong> folk textures with <strong>soulful<\/strong> vocals that deliver an <strong>emotional<\/strong> and <strong>revelatory<\/strong> experience. Harmonious and expansive.<\/p>\n<div\n  class=\"sqs-audio-embed\"\n  data-url=\"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Rise28Remix2928Instrumental29byJoshGarrels.mp3\/original\/Rise+%28Remix%29+%28Instrumental%29+by+Josh+Garrels.mp3\"\n  data-mime-type=\"\"\n  data-title=\"Rise (Remix)\"\n  data-author=\"Josh Garrels\"\n  data-show-download=\"false\"\n  data-design-style=\"minimal\"\n  data-duration-in-ms=\"\"\n  data-color-theme=\"dark\"\n>\n<\/div>\n<p>This is where it take a huge turn. &nbsp;In the remix, it opens with <strong>dark<\/strong> and <strong>burdened<\/strong> synthetic textures. &nbsp;Garrels voice is manipulated and cut into pieces, yet still keep his rich vocal presence. &nbsp;<strong>Angelic<\/strong> and <strong>ethereal<\/strong>, this feels like a completely different song, yet that&#8217;s a good thing.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div\n  class=\"sqs-audio-embed\"\n  data-url=\"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/AndAllofUs2CasWellbyCars26Trains.mp3\/original\/And+All+of+Us%2C+as+Well+by+Cars+%26+Trains.mp3\"\n  data-mime-type=\"\"\n  data-title=\"And All of Us, As Well\"\n  data-author=\"Cars &amp; Trains\"\n  data-show-download=\"false\"\n  data-design-style=\"minimal\"\n  data-duration-in-ms=\"\"\n  data-color-theme=\"dark\"\n>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"yui_3_10_1_1_1391116294056_61744\">Lastly, <a href=\"http:\/\/marmosetmusic.com\/artists\/cars-and-trains\" data-cke-saved-href=\"http:\/\/marmosetmusic.com\/artists\/cars-and-trains\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cars &amp; Trains<\/a> song &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/singles\/1127\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/singles\/1127\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">And All of Us, As Well<\/a>&#8221; gives us another perspective of how a song can be elevated to different dynamics. In a clever combination of <strong>folk<\/strong> and <strong>electronic<\/strong> music, this ambient song moves at a consistent pace with <strong>acoustic guitar<\/strong> and <strong>synthesizer<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div\n  class=\"sqs-audio-embed\"\n  data-url=\"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/AndAllofUs2CAsWell28Remix29byCars26Trains.mp3\/original\/And+All+of+Us%2C+As+Well+%28Remix%29+by+Cars+%26+Trains.mp3\"\n  data-mime-type=\"\"\n  data-title=\"And All of Us, As Well (Remix)\"\n  data-author=\"Cars &amp; Trains\"\n  data-show-download=\"false\"\n  data-design-style=\"minimal\"\n  data-duration-in-ms=\"\"\n  data-color-theme=\"dark\"\n>\n<\/div>\n<p>The remix brings in a more <strong>cinematic<\/strong> and uplifting quality. &nbsp;Ramping up the composition to a higher energy pace, strings are introduced bringing a<strong> powerful<\/strong> and <strong>emotional<\/strong> element. This reinterpretation presents <strong>dark<\/strong> dance music that makes you <strong>reflect<\/strong> while busting a move.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sometimes the best way to appreciate a song is to simply reinterpret it. &nbsp;By remixing&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[16],"tags":[635,617,1920,1921,554,632,531,218,33,10,1916,582,326,327,930,325,916,1758,539,1926,873,843,1908,1169,1757,350,1918,252,1919],"class_list":["post-5289","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-music","tag-emotional","tag-ethereal","tag-g-force","tag-gforce","tag-indie","tag-josh-garrels","tag-kye-kye","tag-licensing","tag-marmoset","tag-marmoset-music","tag-marmoset-musiuc","tag-or","tag-oregon","tag-pdx","tag-playful","tag-portland","tag-powerful","tag-precise","tag-radiation-city","tag-reflect","tag-reflective","tag-remix","tag-revelatory","tag-rise","tag-slick","tag-soulful","tag-steadily","tag-vintage","tag-zombies","has-excerpt"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5289","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5289"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5289\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10196,"href":"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5289\/revisions\/10196"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5289"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5289"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marmosetmusic.com\/journal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5289"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}