Soulwax members Stephen and David Dewaele (2 Many DJ's) created a series of radio-show mix sessions, few, if any were recorded live; which is somewhat obvious, since the mixes are so tight and precise. They use the glory of computer processing and editing software to deconstruct pop music from the 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s into exciting new directions. Due to licensing impossibilities, the mixes are sadly only available as import only releases, fully licensed and bonded for the Benelux countries alone, which means we just have to pay more for them.
Spanning 30 tracks in just 60 minutes, these complex jaw dropping mixes pass quickly, leaving the desire for repeat listening. One may think that mixing 3 records together at once would leave a cluttered mess, if so, reevaluate the way you think. These mixes are tightly produced using computer software, leaving no sloppy, ill timed mixes behind. The sound is much better than your average exclusive mixes you may have heard for internet radio stations.
Mixing an equal number of underground techno records, with pop music makes for a perfect balance. The track listing above isn't very accurate, so don't get confused by my following comments. The opener, a mix of Emerson Lake and Palmer's live version of "Peter Gun" and Basement Jaxx's "Wheres Your Head At" is a larger than life intro for the album. The Velvet Underground's "I'm Waiting For The Man" is equally satisfying. Ready For The World's "Oh Sheila" mixes in some sweet percussion. It's amazing how seamlessly they mixed "Independent Women" by Destiny's Child with Dolly Parton's "9 to 5". Also not listed above, Michael Jackson's "Billi Jean" also gets mixed in. My personal favorite mix is Skee Lo's "I Wish" mixed with "Cannonball" by the Breeders. This mix is similar to The Avalanches' "Gimix", also mixing in "Sandwiches" by Detroit Grand Pubahs.
Spanning 30 tracks in just 60 minutes, these complex jaw dropping mixes pass quickly, leaving the desire for repeat listening. One may think that mixing 3 records together at once would leave a cluttered mess, if so, reevaluate the way you think. These mixes are tightly produced using computer software, leaving no sloppy, ill timed mixes behind. The sound is much better than your average exclusive mixes you may have heard for internet radio stations.
Mixing an equal number of underground techno records, with pop music makes for a perfect balance. The track listing above isn't very accurate, so don't get confused by my following comments. The opener, a mix of Emerson Lake and Palmer's live version of "Peter Gun" and Basement Jaxx's "Wheres Your Head At" is a larger than life intro for the album. The Velvet Underground's "I'm Waiting For The Man" is equally satisfying. Ready For The World's "Oh Sheila" mixes in some sweet percussion. It's amazing how seamlessly they mixed "Independent Women" by Destiny's Child with Dolly Parton's "9 to 5". Also not listed above, Michael Jackson's "Billi Jean" also gets mixed in. My personal favorite mix is Skee Lo's "I Wish" mixed with "Cannonball" by the Breeders. This mix is similar to The Avalanches' "Gimix", also mixing in "Sandwiches" by Detroit Grand Pubahs.
Overall, 2 Many DJ's resets the standards of what you can do with mixing, turning it into an exhilarating art form. This CD has something for underground gurus and pop junkies alike. It's spreading like wildfire among my friends; they just got to have it after they hear it. If you're drooling as you read the track listing above, asking yourself - I wonder if it sounds a great as it looks, the answer is YES. Alan Pounds
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