Well it’s the end of another gorgeous month here in the heartland of the States. Gasp, I am an American blogger. I live in the armpit of America where nothing unusually awesome ever happens. Which is probably why I have so much free time to listen to music and play like my opinions matter {which we all know they really do}. Once again, though, the time has come for me to post my favorite remixed tracks I heard this past month. These aren’t the best songs in the world, they’re simply good enough to garner the attention of Best of the Remix {volume 07 I might add}. For those of you interested {cause I still pretend you care and you still pretend you’re reading this} you can check out all of the previous volumes of BOTR on one easy to read page by clicking here.
As one of my heroes would sing, “on with the show.” As a reminder, if you’re a blogger please refrain from linking directly to any songs hosted here on The World Forgot. Bandwidth ain’t free homies. Also, and you’d be surprised how oft I am asked about this, each and every song you see here on TWF is available to be downloaded directly from this blog. Simply right click and choose “save target/file as.” Some files {especially older ones} will be removed after awhile to make room on this site for the new tracks. Grab ‘em whil you can.
All the tracks in one zip file : here {zshare = left click}
mp3 : Coldplay - Violet Hill (Cyrptonites Remix)
There are times in this remix when I forget what song is allegedly being mixed around. And I like that. Cryptonites add just enough of their own flavor to make Violet Hill into something a little more danceable, a little more epic, a little more club worthy.
mp3 : Coldplay - Viva la Vida (Chark Mu Electric Remix)
This almost sounds like Viva la Vida would sound if you rapidly swing your head back and forth while listening to the original recording by Coldplay. Try it, it’s better than drugs, it’s free, and you get to listen to music at the same time. It also reminds me of elevator music mashed up against ruling the world.
mp3 : Coldplay - Viva la Vida (Telemitry Remix)
If the Chark Mu remix was easy listening for elevators this is easy listening for any car currently driving the streets of this desolate world. I think I should use more bigger words in my writings. Anyway, this remix combines the original track with just the right amount of technology to make a new piece of art.
mp3 : Coldplay - Viva la Vida (We Plants are Happy Plants Remix)
Best Coldplay remix I’v heard yet. Hands down. WPAHP brings the heat with this little slice of remix heaven. I know the album has only been out for a little slice of time, but this remix hits all the right buttons at all the right moments.
mp3 : Daft Punk - Superheroes (We Plants are Happy Plants Remix)
WPAHP scores a magic remix yet again with this little ditty. Absolutely delicious music.
mp3 : DMX, 50 Cent, MGMT - Pimp Feel The Electric Floor
I can’t find who made this little mashup. I seem to have lost the email or blog I scored this track from. If anyone knows who made it send me a note or leave a comment. In the meantime enjoy the brilliant mix of rap over MGMT’s music.
mp3 : Late of the Pier - Focker (Pete Carvell’s Fockin’ Gash Remix)
I’m fan of Late of the Pier, let’s be honest. I love their robot drummer in their music video {and most of all I love the dance break he brings to the song. This is essentially that dance break in extended format.
mp3 : Louis Armstrong vs Radiohead - What A Wonderful Surprise
Yet again another remix {mashup actually} for whom I have no author. This was sent to me in an email and the sender didn’t know who made this mix either. Enjoy it anonymously I suppose.
mp3 : Mystery Jets - 2 Doors Down (Plimsouls Remix)
This remix could be preformed live by !!! and you’d love it. You’d love every single second of it. And yes, being preformed by !!! would be a massive compliment because those kids can put on a show.
mp3 : Mystery Jets - Hideaway (Switch Remix edited by DIPLO)
I can honestly say I’ve yet to listen to an actual Mystery Jets album. So far I’ve been so inundated with excellently remixed tracks I’m almost scared to go back and listen to the original material. Regardless, this remix is hopping.
mp3 : Nirvana - Incesticide (Anuerysm Remix by 3rdSt4r)
I’m going to go ahead and say 3rdSt4r is pronounced ‘third star’ for those of my readers who aren’t fluent yet in 1337 sp34k. There are times when I listen to this remix and I wonder if I’ll ever play it again. Then there the days when I hate everyone and this is the perfect track.
mp3 : Prince vs Daft Punk - Kiss (Daft Punk Remix)
I think Daft Punk should be given more accolades, more power, and more love. Sure they’re huge at their own shows and they have a passionate following, but they are so much more than just that one band that Kanye thought he should use to make a song. They are masters of everything they touch. Everything.
mp3 : Sigur Ros - Saeglopur (MMMathias Remix)
I love Sigur Ros {their upcoming album is unbelievably brilliant} and I also have a penchant to like anything MMMathias works on. This is a bit of a minimalist take on a classic Sigur Ros song and I think it adds a great effect to the song {think Imogen Heap’s standard MO slammed down over the boys from Iceland}.
mp3 : We Are Scientists - Chick Lit (Danger TV Remix)
This song would be at home in an eighties movie {starring Don Johnson to be sure} or out over the dance floor of your favorite club {mine being any that involve a beach in Thailand}. Well done all around.
mp3 : Weezer - Automatic (LA Riots Remix)
This remix takes one of the weaker tracks from the latest Weezer album {by weaker I mean of course not being sung by Rivers} and turns it into something that’s halfway memorable. That in and of itself should be worth a listen.
Once again, please do not link directly to the songs posted here. Feel free to link to the zip file hosted on zshare or directly to this blog. If you’d like to see all the other volumes of Best of the Remix click here.
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