No real theme here, just a collection of Mashups I've done in the last year. Slowed down a bit with a busier work schedule and a bit of burnout but I think I've improved in track variety and pitch matching. I've come to terms with needing a "perfect" acapella and started using more filter tricks to integrate subpar ones into the mix. It's not like I'll get the original artist to perform the vocal again and I'm not making stacks with these mixes so It is what it is. I've also tackled a lot more challenging tracks with un-syncopated beats. Took on some firsts like mixing a local Hawaiian track with a new beat and vibe and a Mashup that I and a few others have pondered as to what it would sound like. That Mashup would be putting Eddie Moneys' "Take Me Home Tonight" over the original "Be My Baby" by The Ronnettes. I went with the approach of the producer doubting the famous drum intro and talking down on it before starting the track with the background vocals instead. I also used the original recording session of takes 1-33 as a sample base. The drum beat used in my Mashup is just a warmup but it's one of the best and beats out the original, IMO. Listen for the snarky "It's Christmas, shut up!" easter egg. Wishing everyone the happiest of Holidays and a safe, prosperous 2023!
Tracklist (In Order Of Appearance):
Iko Iko - The Belle Stars
An Innocent Man - Billy Joel
Unbelievable - EMF
Polynesian Party - Sudden Rush
Uptown Anthem (Instrumental) - Naughty By Nature
Wishing Well (Instrumental) - Terence Trent D'Arby
Fantasy (Bad Boy Remix Acapella) - Mariah Carey Feat. Ol' Dirty Bastard
Wising Well (Acapella) - Terence Trent D'Arby
Crazy (Instrumental) - Seal
Uptown Anthem (Acapella) - Naughty By Nature
Intergalactic (Acapella) - Beastie Boys
TheÌ aÌ€ la Menthe (Instrumental) - La Caution
Rainbow Man - Busy P
King Of The Beats - Mantronic
Turn Back The Clock - Johnny Hates Jazz
Be My Baby (D.J. a B.B.I.C.'s 'Take 21' Mashup) - Eddie Money Vs. The Ronettes
Be My Baby (Acapella) - The Ronettes
Thuggish Ruggish Bone (Acapella) - Bone Thugs-N-Harmony
Beggin' (Instrumental) - Madcon
Beggin' (Acapella) - Frankie Valli
Push It - Salt 'N' Pepa
Cars - Gary Newman
Your Love (Acapella) - The Outfield
Get This Party Started (Acapella) - P!nk
Flat Beat - Mr. Oizo
Sunglasses At Night - Corey Hart
Never Gonna Give You Up (Acapella) - Rick Astley
Wake Up - Stop
The Bad Touch (Acapella) - The Bloodhound Gang
Tracey in My Room (Lazy Dog Bootleg) - E.B.T.G. Vs. Soul Vision
My Boo (Acapella) - Ghosttown DJ's
Somebody's Watching Me (Acapella) - Rockwell Feat. Michael Jackson
Dreams (Deep Dish Remix) - Fleetwood Mac
She's Like The Wind (Acapella) - Patrick Swayze
Cantaloop - Us3
Waiting For A Star (Instrumental) - Boy Meets Girl
