DiscoTech
In this post, I will give away some of my favorite remixes. I know approximately nothing about DiscoTech, aside from that I think they're from Brooklyn, and I get really excited when I see their name on something. Attempts to search for more information have come up dry.
I love remixes, it's no secret. I like hearing a familiar song in a new way, different people's takes on the same material, and in general I just have an affinity for things that have been modified. But as a dj, though a remix often makes for a better mix and a bit of the unexpected can infuse some energy into the crowd, it can be problematic as well. A lot of people have carefully planned their dance moves and sing-alongs according to the original, and when you mess with that, well, you get nasty notes written on soggy napkins thrown at you calling you a "bad dj" by passive-aggressive dancers who clearly don't understand the concept. Some people just won't ever like it, but I've noticed it's a lot easier for them to swallow if the lyrics are intact. DiscoTech does this well; they create an updated and energetic backdrop to a familiar classic in a way that doesn't leave people bewildered trying to sing along.
The Clash: Train In Vain (DiscoTech Remix)
The Police: Roxanne (DiscoTech Remix)
Michael Jackson: Thriller (DiscoTech remix)
P.S. They also did bit of brilliance that I have been known to throw into a few industrial sets.
Posted: November 28th, 2009
at 7:36pm by qbot
Tagged with 2008, american, british, discotech, michael jackson, napkins, pop, punk, remixes, roxanne, the clash, the police, thriller, train in vain
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