Ponderings about sampling, remixing..

Glenn talked in class Wednesday about the ethics of remixing, or using other people's work and making something of your own. While I am all about sampling and remixing, but I am also for giving credit where credit is due. I believe it was Torsten who was talking about the electronic world, and how remixes are always credited to the artist first, then the remixer. This made me think about one track in particular (one of my all time favorites) and one ive posted numerous times on this blog, Binary Finary's massive trance anthem titled "1998". Now the original is amazing, but its so... dated. Paul Van Dyk remixed 1998 I believe in 1999 or 2000 and it revived the original trancemonster. Binary Finary was placed back on the map, due to Paul Van Dyk's twist of the original. All he did was take Binary Finary's general idea, and make it his own rework. And its amazing, and in NO way takes credit away from Binary Finary. Fast forward to late 2000's and you have Alex M.O.R.P.H.'s remix of 1998. This one blows both the original and PVD's remix out of the water. Its still Binary Finary's work, but now with Alex M.O.R.P.H.'s style and touch put on it. This form of remixing is only help further trance and the artists! Whenever I hear any version I always at first think "Oh shit! Binary Finary!", then try to place whos remixing it. Things to ponder over I suppose! Well here is the original, PVD's remix, and Alex M.O.R.P.H.'s remix so you can see the progression of trance over the years, while still maintaining the originality and idea. It's amazing to have been a part of the evolution of trance! Enjoy, and trust in trance!!!! \o/ hands up!!

                                                        Binary Finary - 1998 (Original Mix)

                                                   Binary Finary - 1998 (Paul Van Dyk Remix)

                              The fuckin trancemonster! Binary Finary - 1998 (Alex M.O.R.P.H. Remix)

The lovely weather

There always something about the sun shining that makes me happy. Im always a miserable grouch when its overcast. Maybe that has something to do with me living up where it snowed 6 months a year for 3 years (Sierra Nevada Mountains) I hate being miserable (as does everyone I think). This spring break I basically had a mental nuclear meltdown (evident of my Spring Break post). This class makes me think, and when I think, it usually takes me to dark places I try to forget about. But its a good thing to break them free, express them on whatever medium of choice, and share that feeling, emotion, anything with the world. So here I will share with you Alex M.O.R.P.H.'s ASOT 500 mix at UMF 2011 (I met Alex the weekend after UMF! good times!!) Ok I know alot of you are closet ravers, some are obvious some arent. Break free of that shell! I need more people to roll out with or meet there.

The trancemaster himself, Alex M.O.R.P.H. and I, at Circus Saturdays - Club Circus, Hollywood,CA

And finally, Alex's Set from ASOT 500! Remember all you 21+'s, Alex M.O.R.P.H. will be spinning at Circus Saturdays May 28th, you know my ass will be there.. You should make it out. Contact me, ill put you on my guestlist, get in early and have a good time. Take care!