Uncovering the Hidden Potential: Remixing a Familiar Song

🎵By removing all instruments except for the drums and vocals, the musicians create a blank canvas for their remix.

🎹The keyboardist uses harmonic information and chord progressions as markers for form, resulting in an interesting and experimental remix.

🎛️Through layering different instruments and adding voicings, the musicians add depth and complexity to the remix.

🎶The musicians explore different sections of the song, alternating between a Nord sound and a Moog sound.

🕺💃The resulting remix combines elements of funk, disco, and various other genres, creating a unique and engaging listening experience.

What inspired the musicians to create this remix?

—The musicians wanted to showcase their creativity and expertise by taking a familiar song and giving it a unique twist. They were excited to experiment with different instruments and explore new musical directions.

How did the musicians approach the remixing process?

—They started by removing all instruments except for the drums and vocals, creating a blank canvas. From there, they relied on harmonic information and chord progressions to guide their creative decisions. They experimented with layering different instruments, such as the Moog and Nord, to add depth and complexity to the remix.

What genres are represented in the final remix?

—The final remix combines elements of funk, disco, and various other genres. The musicians wanted to create a listening experience that was engaging, unique, and showcased their versatility as musicians.

How does the remix compare to the original song?

—The remix takes the original song and gives it a fresh, experimental twist. While the harmonic structure and vocals remain the same, the remix adds new layers of instrumentation and explores different musical sections, resulting in a unique listening experience.

What was the musicians' overall experience working on this remix?

—The musicians thoroughly enjoyed working on this remix. It allowed them to showcase their creativity and expertise while also exploring new musical directions. They felt at home throughout the process and were thrilled with the final result.

00:00In this video, two talented musicians take a well-known song and strip it down to just the vocals and drums.

00:45By removing all instruments except for the drums and vocals, the musicians create a blank canvas for their remix.

01:40The keyboardist relies on harmonic information and chord progressions as markers for form in the remix.

02:10The musicians experiment with layering different instruments, such as the Moog and Nord, to add depth and complexity.

02:55The musicians explore different sections of the song, alternating between a Nord sound and a Moog sound.

04:01The resulting remix combines elements of funk, disco, and various other genres, creating a unique and engaging listening experience.

06:44The musicians compare the final remix to the original song and discuss their creative process.

07:58The musicians thoroughly enjoyed working on the remix and were thrilled with the final result.