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My First “Real World Remixed” Project
Jan 6, 2011 Remixes Leave a comment
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Dwayne King
Real World Records
I visited this site after hearing about it a long time ago on another forum. I was simply amazed and astonished at the talent represented in the mixes I was listening to! Wanting to aquire new and broaden my existing skills I thought I would give one a try.
I have long identified with the emotional qualities of Peter Gabriel’s voice. I somehow feel connected at times to the sense of urgency and pain in it. Cuts like “Diggin in the Dirt” and “Secret World” resonate deeply with me. So I began this maiden voyage to my 1st remix.
I call this “Struggle” for many reasons. The obvious ones are grappling with the technique necessary to even get one of these going – The other ones are of a more personal but universal nature.
I had only two things in mind at the start:
1) A strong groove and 2). To never (like it would even be possible) subject Peter’s voice to my musical vision…but instead to let whatever musical vision I had for the piece first and foremost (hopefully) serve the classic vocal of this song.
I must say, it was a surreal experience to have this man’s monstrously talented and unique voice “under my control” and fader.
Anyway…enough of the long-windedness.
Here it is – It’s not great by any means but it is a start.
I thank you Peter and all at Real World for giving us/me, who are so very green, an opportunity to bring world-class talent into my little corner room studio!
DK’s “Struggle Remix” of “Shock the Monkey” by Peter Gabriel (on Real World Remixed)