Remixes By Q-Burns Abstract Message

I was recently asked to do a remix for the renowned African artist Youssou N'Dour as part of a campaign spearheaded by IntraHealth OPEN, a non-profit organization focusing on open source technology and how it can be used to advance health care in Africa. I was honored to be a part of this. In the spirit of open source technology, feel free to download and share this track. Download other remixes by artists such as Hawke and Beef Wellington here: http://www.intrahealth.org/open/

Youssou N'Dour - Wake Up (Q-Burns Abstract Message Remix)

This is my remix of Atnarko's "Crazy 'bout You" which has just been released digitally on Kolour. My remix is meant to be an ode to music creating memory, and how that certain song can bring back thoughts of that special someone. That's the feeling I was after, anyway. I hope you like it.

Atnarko - Crazy 'bout You (Q-Burns Abstract Message Remix)

Tweaky, bass-popping remix of the sleek "In-Between Dreams" by UK producer Andy Sant, released on Tarantic Records. For more information go here: http://tarantic.com/

Andy Sant - In-Between Dreams (Q-Burns Abstract Message Remix)

Manically funkified remix of the quirky Jacob London 'hit' tune "Return To Squirrel Mountain"

Jacob London - Return To Squirrel Mountain (Q-Burns Abstract Message Remix)

Q-Burns Abstract Message remix for Blunted Funk Records, released digitally and on vinyl in 2006. More information on Blunted Funk: http://www.bluntedfunk.com/

Cold Hands – Angel Soup (Q-Burns Abstract Message Remix)

A recent remix for Groove Collective member Genji Siraisi's solo electronic project. This has just been released as part of a larger remix package by Expansion Team Records. Enjoy!

Genji Siraisi – Four Letter Scan (Q-Burns Abstract Message Remix)

Radiohead - Idioteque (Q-Burns Abstract Message Remix)

"It's like a jungle sometimes, it makes me wonder how I keep from going under ..."

Rob Hawk - It's A Jungle (Q-Burns Abstract Message Remix)

A remix from 2001 for the short-lived DC label MonkeyStyle : http://www.discogs.com/release/1012072

4 Way Fanatics - Sin Language (Q-Burns Abstract Message Remix)

This is an unreleased remix of the rave classic "The Bee" by The Scientist, commissioned by the Kickin label around 2002, but sadly never used. The label didn't have the stems so I remixed it from the song master, 're-edit' stylee. The idea, I believe (those years are a bit fuzzy), was to translate the track into that funky house sound that was prevalent in the early '00s. I hope that you enjoy it.

If you might be interested in a Q-Burns Abstract Message remix, re-edit, or outright mangling of your track then let's talk. Send a smoke signal here: qburns@q-burnsabstractmessage.com

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The Scientist - The Bee (Q-Burns Abstract Message Remix)

Tripped out remix of Chilean band Los Mono, out now on Sonic360. We dig the ¡Vocoder Español! 

Los Mono - Promesas (Q-Burns Abstract Message Remix)

Here's a spacey remix I did for The Mythical Beasts, a collaborative project of cool London producers Toby Tobias & Felix Dickinson. This came out on one of my favorite record labels, San Francisco's Hector Works. Release info: http://www.discogs.com/release/1194720

The Mythical Beasts - Magical Creature (Q-Burns Abstract Message Remix)

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A manic re-work of the <A HREF="http://www.joshuaiz.com/izanddiz.html">Iz & Diz</A> anthem "Mouth." It's a remix in two parts ... we've got the opening bit which consists entirely of Diz's mouth sounds (save for the main drum part), then we get the "Let's start over" part replicating some otherworldly timpani/vibraphone jazz and possibly my favorite bassline that I've played. Not sure of the overall concept here, but it all seems to work and, if you couldn't tell, I remain a bit enthusiastic about it. This track also makes me wonder if Diz had <A HREF="http://www.mouthsounds.info/book.htm">this book</A> when he was a kid like I did.

This remix was released, along with a host of others, by <A HREF="http://www.myspace.com/greenskeepersmusic">Greenskeepers Music</A> in August 2008. It's available to purchase via <A HREF="http://www.beatport.com/track/mouth-7-original-mix/1675233">Beatport</A> and <A HREF="https://www.stompy.com/EP/12004">Stompy</A>.

Once again, as a reminder, I’m always up for remixing if your label or song is in need of something like the above. Feel free to contact me by clicking <a href="http://www.q-burnsabstractmessage.com/qb/contact-q-burns/">HERE</a>.

Iz & Diz - Mouth (Q-Burns Abstract Message Remix)

(for those kaleidoscopic afternoons when the sun rays bend onto the shadows of dancing pigeons) 

I think this is the most popular remix I've done ... I still get e-mails about it all of the time even though it's almost a decade old. I was a big Yma Sumac fan before doing this so it was quite an honor. From the compilation CD Electro Lounge which is well worth seeking out. Release info: http://www.amazon.com/o/ASIN/B00000J26N

Yma Sumac - Gopher Mambo (Q-Burns Abstract Message Remix)

I actually wrote the label and asked to do this remix because I loved the original song so much (as well as the album it's from, which I consider a classic). I'm thrilled that they humored my request. Released on vinyl in 2001 by Multiply Records. Release info: http://www.discogs.com/release/172071

Weekend Players - 21st Century (Q-Burns Abstract Message Remix)

The unreleased 'funk dub' remix I did for the Weekend Players track. This was never used, though a sneaky re-edit of it appeared on this Brique Rouge sampler 12" : http://www.discogs.com/release/261297

Weekend Players - 21st Century (Q-BAM Funk Dub)

Fun remix done for Alexander East, released on Orlando house music label Chillin Music. Release info: http://www.discogs.com/release/694898

Alexander East - Breathe Again (Q-Burns Abstract Message Remix)

Eccentric remix action released on San Francisco label Prismatic Tracks.

Andrew Phelan & Origami - Funky Shiz (Q-Burns Abstract Message Mix)

Remix for the excellent Moscow-based band Tetris. This was released on 12" via Eighth Dimension Records in 2004 ( http://www.discogs.com/release/388128 ) but also appeared on the Russian version of Tetris' debut CD as well as the Q-Burns Abstract Message remix compilation Future Past Tense ( http://www.discogs.com/release/632359 )

Tetris - Two Hours (Q-Burns Abstract Message Remix)

Featuring Mellissa Mya on vocals. This remix originally appeared on the Eighth Dimension Records "Dedication" 12" single ( http://www.discogs.com/release/1042408 ) as well as on the Q-Burns Abstract Message remix compilation Future Past Tense ( http://www.discogs.com/release/632359 )

Beef Wellington - Dedication (Q-Burns Abstract Message Remix)

I get my kicks above the waistline, sunshine.

………………….. qburns@q-burnsabstractmessage.com