Fools Gold
The Fools Gold kids push Philly’s Free Energy “Bang Pop” in tropically spaced out directions with this remix. Yeah, I’m fully aware that is a strange way to classify their take on the otherwise entirely delectable pop tune but you listen to it and let me know a better way to describe the awesomeness that goes on here.
[MP3] Bang Pop (Fools Gold Remix)- Free Energy
Kyle Andrews
This one is totally not the usual fodder for a remix rehash but it popped up while reviewing this week’s fresh remixes and I couldn’t resist popping it in here. I guess a variety of takes on Kyle Andrew’s track “You Make Me Smile” a confection of a ditty, have tracked Holiday Inn’s summer campaign which I can only manage is pretty effective since this is damn happy music that’s been roughed up a bit. It’s like the shabby chic take on remixes.
[MP3] You Always Make Me Smile (remix)
Skinny Freidman
This remix, from the deft touch of Skinny Friedman, takes the breathy synth laden original and fancies it up just enough to make it the prime track to play as you’re winding down your dance party. I ha-luv the original -a truth acquired only after seeing it performed live- but Skinny’s spin is easy on the ear right off the bat. Just occurred to me it would also make a great driving track, lyrics you can sing along to with the beat to keep you awake. A win on many levels!