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)

Trance euphoria, a celebration of life.

You must listen to this very loud, with a decent surround system with a sub to get the full beauty of this track. This track always brings tears to my eyes. =`)

And this track is just.. ahh! Always gives me chills. I think about why it is I am sharing trance secrets with everyone, and its because I can't keep music such as this a secret. Too amazing not to. If I ever find my motivation or muse I will mix an epic trance mix, post to Soundcloud and then on here. Perhaps.