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Bugs are (were?) Andrew Jervis & David Biegal who released some fine tunes on Ubiquity Records. This remix was recorded in 1997 and, in my opinion, it still sounds fresh and contemporary to this day. Found on the Eighth Dimension Records compilation Selected Material : http://www.discogs.com/Various-Selected-Material-Sound-In-The-Eighth-Dimension/master/239083

Q-Burns Abstract Message - "Brainwormed (Bugs Remix)"

True story: Q-Burns Abstract Message once DJ'ed underneath a weighty chainsaw covered in disco ball mirror squares, rotating roundly with silver beams flying off its blade. Imagine such a devious device honed for dance-floor devastation, its rumble tuned to bass-bin frequencies as its saw cuts through beats and melody. But we're talking about a chainsaw wielded by beardy types, waving its mirror ball excess over sunrise-stroked beach sand. We blissfully believe this could be the sound of the "Balearic Chainsaw."

The original "Balearic Chainsaw" is an extended, beefier version of what was previously found on the "Chainsaw" single, released spring 2011 on EIGHT-TRACKS. The piano-fueled, flamenco guitar-kissed version was hidden as the last song in the single. To our surprise, friends and foes alike asked for a longer version to send resonating over the waterfront. The requests have been answered, and this new version features an added groove coda that should send your neighbors dancing into the moon beams. 

A party like this needs a proper come-down, and for our back-to-mine moment we've enlisted the reputable chops of Gazeebo, mainstay of Denver's Community Recordings. Working out an Italo/nu-disco throb, Gazeebo's slinky rendition hits all the tingle buttons, giving us a slow motion refuge that still packs a low-end punch. It's fitting and superb power-down for this "Balearic Chainsaw."

Balearic Chainsaw (Gazeebo's Reprise)

Robbie's great remix of "He's A Skull" from 1998, vinyl-only. See here: http://is.gd/j5M96v
This mix always reminded me of a lysergic pirate's sea shanty. 
Kudos to Brewster Bringham for supplying the rip.


He's A Skull (Robbie Hardkiss Remix)

Two of my favorite UK house music producers, Tom Lown and Harold Heath, approached me with a quartet of tracks based around the concept of a shared EP. That is, Tom and Harold both added tracks, then they remixed each other's tracks. I was pretty excited by this and thought the music was a bucket full of brilliant, so I offered to release this on one of my 'kinda' record labels. Minutes later reality set in and I realized that a sane person with a schedule like mine shouldn't make lofty promises. With the tracks suddenly unsigned due to my delusion, guilt set in and I instead happily offered a remix once these excellent tracks did find a home. Soon thereafter the worthy DeepWit Recordings stepped up to the plate, and I followed suit with the remix you can listen to here.

Noting the description of the EP above, you'll see that the remix is credited to both Tom and Harold and shares the titles of each of their tracks ("Tycho" and "Urbana"). That's because my rampant restlessness caused me to mix up remix parts from both songs and somehow create a 'combined remix' using elements of everything on the EP. The "Urbana" parts are probably more prevalent (as that's the main melody), but the squelchy chord power draws from the "Tycho" current. I also stared suspiciously at a drawing of Prince Jammy during the recording session and I guess that probably influenced the final version's dubwise flavor.

My remix + Tom Lown + Harold Heath = the five tracks that make up the Hal9000 EP. You gotta check this out … my remix aside, the four main tracks on this are scrumptious. It's out now through <A HREF="http://www.beatport.com/release/hal9000/924536" target="_blank">Beatport</A> and, soon, <A HREF="http://www.junodownload.com/products/hal9000/1981482-02/" target="_blank">Juno Download</A>.

Tom Lown/Harold Heath - Urbana/Tycho (Q-Burns Abstract Message Remix) (DeepWit Recordings)

**Track streams at 128 kbps**

Here's a remix for San Francisco DJ dude <a href="http://www.residentadvisor.net/dj/jpsoul">JP Soul</a> and the newly re-launched <a href="http://www.roamrecordings.com/home/">Roam Recordings</a>. 

Remix notes: Many of the elements from the original have gone a bit topsy-turvy here; reversed, effected, distorted, stomped upon with boat shoes. One listener detected a sample from a science fiction movie but it was the wrong movie and the wrong sample. That said, there's something from some PBS advertisement that's been recorded out of the TV speaker by accident while the mic was hot. Don't even try … you'll never guess. I'm also playing a synthesizer I'm holding in a single bare palm at one point, so that's a bit of an accomplishment. Yes, there's a cowbell. Thanks for noticing.

This Backsliding EP has three cool original tracks by JP Soul in addition to my remix. You should check it out. It's available right now from <A HREF="http://www.beatport.com/release/backsliding/919852" target="_blank">Beatport</A>, <A HREF="http://www.junodownload.com/products/backsliding/1976074-02/" target="_blank">Juno Download</A>, and <A HREF="https://www.stompy.com/Ep/371708" target="_blank">Stompy</A>. It's also going to be out on 12" vinyl very soon, which is amusing as I already artificially added some vinyl pops.

JP Soul - Backsliding (Q-Burns Abstract Message Remix) (Roam Recordings)

Here's a remix recently completed for my friends at San Francisco's Three Sixty Tunes, of the mucho-talented Mexican band Sr Mandril and their track "So Simple." I decided to hark back to the mid-90's or so, putting together a version that sort of sounds like the dubby breakbeat tunes I used to play in my sets at that time. The full single also features great remixes from Chris Coco and Darkhorse ... it's all quality in a Balearic fashion, and you should pick it up. It's available from <A HREF="http://www.junodownload.com/products/sr-mandril-remixed-vol-2/2025110-02/" target="_blank">Juno Download</A>, <A HREF="http://www.beatport.com/release/sr-mandril-remixed-vol-2/954558" target="_blank">Beatport</A>, and probably any other digital shops you can think of.

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From the press release:

Sr Mandril was born in 2000 when Germ&aacute;n Gonz&aacute;lez and Rams&eacute;s Ram&iacute;rez decided to merge their musical ideas. The resulting sound was electronic undertones mixed with organic instruments creating a sonic image of colors, sounds and influences that go from indie-dance to acid jazz and ambient all with that Latin feel. Sr. Mandril spend a lot of time on the road playing live at various festivals and venues around South America. This release from Three Sixty Tunes, the new dance floor division of veteran San Francisco leftfield imprint Three Sixty Records, showcases a diverse set of remixes of tracks from this exciting Latin American electronic act. Florida&rsquo;s imprisoned wizard Q-Burns Abstract Message takes the reigns of &ldquo;So Simple&rdquo; for a rhythm-heavy remix that harks back to the breaky tunes from the 90&rsquo;s he used to spin in the back room at the renowned Phat N&rsquo; Jazzy club night. It&rsquo;s dance floor funk with a classic sound, complimenting Sr Mandril&rsquo;s original with class and flair.

Sr Mandril - So Simple (Q-Burns Abstract Message Remix) (Three Sixty Tunes)

Hawke swoops down from the perch of his recent album +++ to release another solid remix package on Eighth Dimension. Two tracks from that album are represented: the feel-good electronica anthem "Everything Is Happening At The Same Time" and the slinky, reggae-infused "Inside Job." An all-star cast of Q-Burns Abstract Message, Tal M. Klein, Atnarko, and Gavin Hardkiss himself provide the steady stream of top notch remixes.

"Everything is Happening At The Same Time" has gained oodles of notoriety after its use as the soundtrack to the Coachella time-lapse video featured on popular mutant culture blog Boing Boing (click <a href="http://boingboing.net/2009/09/30/bb-video-coachella-t.html">HERE</a> to see it). Q-Burns Abstract Message flicks the memory switch with his remix of the track, attempting to capture the feel of an early 90's indie-dance remix fused with contemporary antics. It's a nice dose of "heavy Balearica" as Q-BAM rides his MIDI-equipped surfboard into the sunset. Atnarko, coming off recent successes for Lazy Days and Onethirty, deeply dubs out the song, covering it in a seductively hypnotic sheen. After-hours DJs take note. Finally, Gavin Hardkiss, proprietor of the Hawke alias, crafts his own take stripping "Everything" down to rhythm and melody while adding more than a few new delightful bits and splashes.

 "Inside Job" is also revisited, with Aniligital Music's Tal M. Klein transforming the original's trepidation skank into a lush and cosmic undersea excursion. Endlessly chiming guitars and haunting vocal snippets invite the listener like a siren's song leading to a cozy and warm envelope of sound. We wager it may be the most beautiful thing you hear this week … or ever ...
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Available now from <A HREF="https://www.beatport.com/en-US/html/content/release/detail/300270/Everything%20Is%20Happening%20At%20The%20Same%20Time">Beatport</A>

Hawke - Everything Is Happening At The Same Time (Q-Burns Abstract Message Remix)

More watery remix action, this time inflicted upon Colorado's Gazeebo for their NC-17 rated Adults Only series. Big bouncy bass guitar leading the way as head-bobbing beat-smith and a slinky disposition meet underneath a flashing red neon light. You're never too old to get carded at the door.

Gazeebo - Gushing Climax (Q-Burns Abstract Message Remix) (Community Recordings)

Here's a bleepy remix commissioned by the Apollo label for their fine act Peluca. This one's a bit of a speaker rattler, with that growling, filtered bass and all, and the only secret I'll give up is that the programmed drum track was inspired by Babe Ruth's "The Mexican." Oops … I've said too much!

Taken from the album Modo (The Remixes) by Peluca, available on the Apollo label. Get it from <A HREF="http://www.beatport.com/track/modo-q-burns-abstract-message-remix/4028130" target="_blank">Beatport</A>, and <A HREF="https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/modo-the-remixes/id589634620" target="_blank">iTunes</A>, and loads of other fine digital shops.

I'm becoming a bit of a remixing fiend once again, so if you might be interested in a remix for your project or label then let's talk. Hit me up on qburns@q-burnsabstractmessage.com with the subject line: Secret UFO Base Found Inside My Mini-Fridge

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