Kiwi Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 This song has been a brain worm since we gave it a shot in rehearsal yesterday afternoon. Once the percussionist got his 606 bass drum sample going, it was a barn stormer! So in order that we can develop it with minimal rehearsal time I wanted to draft an initial remix structure and run a few things past the other band members to see what happens next time we're together. I've noticed there are a few other songs that could be used for a mash up including Wanna Get Something Started (which is in the original) Small Town Boy - Bronski Beat (used by another youtuber in their remix) La Isla Bonita - Madonna (mine) Whole Lotta Love - Led Zepp (mine - that song seems to go with almost anything!) Can anyone think of other songs with similar chord progressions and a pseudo latin feel that we could borrow bits from? I'd like to structure the song to introduce each mash up after the chorus and then layer over the parts to build the song into a finale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdy Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 Here are some suggestions. You may think they are terrible but maybe some would be ok. Something like Crazy in Love by Beyonce is in a 'similar' vein and could work. Heart of Glass - Blondie Two can play that game - Bobby Brown Midnight at the Oasis - Brand new heavies Finally - ce ce peniston Something Kinda Ooh - Girls aloud Mr Brightside - The Killers (Jacques lu Cont Thin White Duke Mix) Doctor Beat - Miami Sound machine Dont Cha - The Pussycat dolls Disturbia - Rhianna Voodoo Child - Rogue Traders Symathy for the devil - The Stones Hips Dont Lie - Shakira Rhythm is a dancer - Snap Never Gonna Let you go - Tina Moore Boogie Tonight - Tweet The reason why i know all these tunes is because I DJ quite a lot :blush: To be fair I like most genres of music. Anyway some of the above may be some inspiration but I could be missing the point completely. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soulfinger Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 Since the Rihanna song is quoting it anyway - how about Wacko Jacko´s "Wanna Be Starting Something"? Speaking of Quincy Jones: "Ai No Corrida". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickeyboro Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 I think the whole thing of basing your song on another's shows total lack of imagination (having a pop at Rihanna and her puppetmasters, not you!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted December 8, 2008 Author Share Posted December 8, 2008 [quote name='birdy' post='348285' date='Dec 8 2008, 01:25 AM']Something like Crazy in Love by Beyonce is in a 'similar' vein and could work.[/quote] Thanks Steve! Some great suggestions there and I will give a listen to today. A structure is slowly piecing together in terms of how bits of songs could link but its like a jigsaw puzzle. I won't actually get an idea of the song as a whole until I've stopped making connections between components. [quote name='Mickeyboro' post='348329' date='Dec 8 2008, 08:35 AM']I think the whole thing of basing your song on another's shows total lack of imagination (having a pop at Rihanna and her puppetmasters, not you!)[/quote] I know where you're coming from but I guess that's the industrial side of the music industry, its about shifting product however you can. The creative process is just the start and obviously comes second to the profit imperative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Funk Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 (edited) How about [i]Don't Stop The Music[/i] - Yarborough & Peoples? Edited December 8, 2008 by The Funk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickeyboro Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 'The creative process is just the start and obviously comes second to the profit imperative.'\ You missed out 'going forward...' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted December 8, 2008 Author Share Posted December 8, 2008 [quote name='Mickeyboro' post='348745' date='Dec 8 2008, 03:50 PM']'The creative process is just the start and obviously comes second to the profit imperative.'\ You missed out 'going forward...' [/quote] I'll take raincheck on that, lets interface later after I've downloaded the bigger picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubs Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 This should mash it up - [url="http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=sQYPCPB1g3o"]http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=sQYPCPB1g3o[/url] Do us all a favour and mash up as many copies as possible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 Toy Story meets Pulp Fiction. A mash up and half. Garry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetricMike Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 [quote name='Mickeyboro' post='348329' date='Dec 8 2008, 09:35 AM']I think the whole thing of basing your song on another's shows total lack of imagination[/quote] I have to agree. Lets hope more people start thinking this way so that rock 'n' roll and blues finally disapear forever! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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