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Bluelines - Undefined Law

interroben + tech 4 as Bluelines, remix DJ Shadow featuring Little Dragon - “Scale It Back”.

http://interroben.wordpress.com/2013/02/22/bluelines-remix-dj-shadow-ft-little-dragon-scale-it-back/
http://wp.me/p2HC4M-eH (short link)

A few months ago, I read about a <a title="djshadow.com" href="http://www.djshadow.com/" target="_blank">DJ Shadow</a> remix competition for his collaborative song with <a title="little-dragon.net" href="http://little-dragon.net/" target="_blank">Little Dragon</a>, “Scale It Back”. It was already a year too late, but I wanted to attempt one anyway because I was a fan of both artists and just enjoy doing remixes.

The timing turned out to be a boon, as I had recently started collaborating again with my old friend, <a title="soundcloud.com/tech4" href="http://soundcloud.com/tech4" target="_blank">tech 4</a>, as <a title="soundcloud.com/bluelinesduo" href="http://soundcloud.com/bluelinesduo" target="_blank">Bluelines</a>. Years ago, he showed me this digital audio workstation software called Performer (which became Digital Performer), and I was hooked on the spot. Having previous only dabbled on a keyboard synth-based sequencer with small LCD panel, seeing this opened up a world of possibilities!

tech had recently sent me an idea for a track, which consisted of a downtempo breakbeat, stark piano bass line, and a layer of pulsating synth. I was immediately hearing elements to accompany them. When there were enough parts assembled, I felt it would really suit the vocal from “Scale It Back”. Auditioning it in there sounded perfect! It didn't hurt that Yukimi Nagano (of Little Dragon) has such a soulfully grooved voice that flows with so many genres.

After making some adjustments, I sent what I had over to tech, who said, “You hit it right on the head!” Following a few rounds of back-and-forth tweaking and mastering, we're happy to present you with this remix. We hope you like it!

DJ Shadow ft. Little Dragon - Scale It Back (Bluelines Remix)

Production duo @coesen (fka interroben) and @tech4.