Volume 9: RE
RE-made, and RE-mixed. That is what ties this collection together. Each song is a remake, or a remix.
Before we go any further, and before Dan gets his panties in a bunch, I want to warn you that when you open the packages that will be arriving in the next few days, there will be two CDs enclosed. One is the actual collection; the second is a companion disk (RE wound) that contains the original recordings/versions. The "RE wound" disk is for reference only, and then only if you wish to use it. If you want to make comments specifically on these original versions I would suggest we do that in The Annex. In fact, I will be posting info on the originals in that space soon. Make no mistake, this collection is about the "RE" versions.
I thought about seeking out other remakes that might be more obscure, but I decided that this should be about songs I know, and there were enough already that I love to fill the disk. I'm not going to comment on my feelings on these songs (I will later), I'll leave that to you for now, but I will give a little background on each.
1. Beck: "BIT RATE VARIATIONS IN B-FLAT (Girl)," Hell Yes - EP
This is a remix of "Girl" from Beck's album Guero. This is actually the first version I heard of this song. It is from an exclusive iTunes pre-release EP.
2. The Postal Service: "Against All Odds," Against All Odds - Single
I discovered this one after DaNPR, while looking for more on "Such Great Heights."
3. Elvis Costello; The Brodsky Quartet: "God Only Knows (live)," The Juliet Letters (Bonus Disc)
Just like it says, this is off the bonus disk of The Juliet Letters, Costello's collaboration with The Brodsy Quartet.
4. Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble: "Little Wing," The Sky Is Crying
SRV's cover of a Jimi classic. He died before the vocals were recorded, but I don't think that matters.
5. Björk: "Like Someone In Love," Debut
This one is Björk's take on a jazz standard. It is off her solo debut, "Debut."
6. Lyle Lovett: "Friend of the Devil," Deadicated: A Tribute to the Grateful Dead
I'm not sure how I came across this one. Most likely during my short venture into file sharing. The album is self-explanatory. I don't own it.
7. Dr. Lonnie Smith: "Mixed Buziness," Boogaloo To Beck
I became aware of this album thanks to The Current. Heard that jazzy organ on my way to work, and recognized it as a Beck tune. I got to work before hearing who it was, so I emailed The Current, and had ordered it later that day from YourMusic.com
8. Tori Amos: "Father Lucifer (Sylkscreen Remix)," Jackie's Strength (5" EP)
Remix of "Father Lucifer." The original appears on Boys for Pele
9. Björk: "Big Time Sensuality," ???
I first heard this version in a video on the Volumen DVD. Tracked it down, again during my short venture into file sharing. I have no idea which single, or EP this might be from. I'm not even sure of the actual title of the remix.
10. Johnny Cash: "Hurt," American IV: The Man Comes Around
J. R., meet Trent. Trent, J. R.
posted by Aaron at 2:54 AM
19 Comments:
Has anyone gotten theirs yet?
Dan? According to the guy at the PO, you should have gotten it Saturday.
Yup.
And listened through once already.
If you got it before Dan, someone in the 55430 office is due for a cock-punch.
They're due regardless.
Got it Monday - almost a full listen.
I got it Monday also. I thought RE stood for rectal exploration. I tried playing it in my ass. I have not heard any music yet, just a lot of bull shit.
T-Clog, that is simply because you are trying to project the sound with your mouth. We all know that anything that comes out of there...
I got it. No chance to listen. I've been in the midst of possibly the crazy-busiest week in the past year of my life.
So many REsponses! I was really just curious if Dan had gotten his on Saturday.
We're all just so excited you're back in the fold.
BUT WHEN DID YOU GET IT MAN!!!!
Like, instantly, it seemed. Don't remember the exact day. But it was either the day I heard you sent it out, or the day after.
Why did you use the mailer with the little fuzzy remnants that explode all over when you open it? I feel like I'm going to get lung cancer as a result of receiving volume VIII. It was like an attack of Little Dirty Spores.
Cellulose won't give you lung cancer. You sound like me now.
Didn't know it would explode. It was the cheapest one at the post office.
I wonder why.
It doesn't explode like Milky Spore, but it does explode all over the place. I opened it over the trash can and I still got it everywhere.
Sounds like a pain. I assume you guys used the pull tab on the side...
I guess I won't use those next time, I'll make the extra trip to Office Max.
I had no such experience.
What I would recommend more than anything is REUSING them to send the next batch out. By the time your turn comes around you should have accumulated 5 envelopes of appropriate size. Just tape a blank piece of paper to the front and voila, a brand new envelope.
I hope to never buy another envelope for this project, at least not until all the extra paper makes them more expensive to ship.
I've decided to start saving my "YourMusic.com" boxes & re-using those.
Aaron-not really that much of a pain. Just having some fun.
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