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Drop Out Orchestra October Mixtape 2012

Posted on 14 October 2012 by admin

The Drop Outs are at it again. TONS (literally) of new D O O stuff in there! rejoice!

01. Gaz Nevada – I.C. Love Affair (Frank Agrario Edit)
02. Drop Out Orchestra feat The Reverb Junkie – Sun Machine (diskJokke Remix)
03. Flash Atkins – Did You Forget To Shine
04. Sander Kleinenberg – Flipside
05. C2C – Down The Road (Cherokee Remix)
06. Worship – Miles Inside (Jay Lamar & Jesse Oliver Remix)
07. Pompeya – Power (Lipelis & Simple Symmetry ’30 Years Ago’ Remix)
08. Frankie Knuckles – Tears (Drop Out Orchestra Rework)
09. Irrelevant Celebrities – Dance and Chant
10. Drop Out Orchestra – Day Vague (Ron Basejam Remix)
11. Drop Out Orchestra feat Vinny Vero – Be Free With Your Love (Edit)
12. Moullinex – Take My Pain Away (Gigamesh Remix)
13. Tronik Youth – Breath (Drop Out Orchestra Remix)

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[Interview] Christopher Norman

Posted on 17 July 2012 by admin

Christopher Norman has been one of my friends since around 2005. At the time I got to know him he was part of the creative producers getting exposure and releases via the Scandinavian label/community Dumb & Furry (Dumb Dan, Özgür Can & Stian Klo). He was then known as Retrobyte. I have followed Christopher’s carrer closely ever since. He’s never stopped to amaze and impress me. Since 2005 a lot has happened to Mr. Norman’s sound. I caught up with him and had the chance to fire some questions at him:
 
 
Hi Christopher! You’ve been turning heads with your stunning EPs that you began to release in 2011. Tell us a bit about where you’re coming from musically and the background you draw inspiration from.
Hi Ken! Thanks for having me on!
I like to describe my music as an even mix of the organic and the electronic – electropop with depth!  My background as a producer lies chiefly in dance music – I started DJing and producing under the name “Retrobyte” in 2005.  The electronic streak continues to this day – regardless of what I produce that influence always ends up percolating to the surface.
 

EP1
 
Some of the motifs in your songs come from a place where desire blends with heartache and loneliness. Tell us about that place.Writing for me became a way to sort through an onslaught of feelings and pinpoint the emotions that matter.  Sometimes things can be overwhelming, but when I strip back the layers I can see that at the core is usually one thing, one feeling that is at the core of it all.  Once you know it’s about feeling left out, or being lonely, or whatever you’re complicating, it gets a little easier – my songs tend to become distillations of those feelings, organized in a way that makes it easier to digest and understand something. Basically, you need to visit and embrace that place from time to time in order to come full circle on things.
 
There’s quite a pop tinge to your songs. What’s your take on pop music? What justification does it have in a world where individualism and cynicism seems to be on the top of the agenda?
Such good questions :) I like a lot of pop music – I just hate when I get past the hook and I realize what i’m singing is complete nonsense.  Good pop music should grab you instantly, but by the 10th play you’re listening on another level, resonating with the lyrics, etc… Most Top 40 pop here in the States is quite superficial, I think a lot of it feels disingenuous.  Then there’s somebody like Fiona Apple that comes along and just keeps it completely real.  There’s always room for good pop in the world! 
 
You seem to enjoy a lot of different setups music wise, from piano and guitar driven to synthy tech house. Are there limits, or do you tend to reach for the horizon?
The only limits are the ones you place on yourself! I Since I come from dance music I think I”ll always make it in some degree, but I also look forward to times when I can get out of my comfort zone and do something I haven’t done before.  For my production work I bop all around thru a bunch of styles, it keeps things interesting! I like to have my hands in a lot of different honeypots so to speak.
 

EP2
 
Creating EP 2
 
You’ve worked with Drop Out Orchestra on several occasions. How does a deal like that usually go down? They send you a rough sketch and then you start singing? How does the magic happen?
They’re such great guys! They send me an instrumental idea to brainstorm ideas to, and after agreeing on a vibe/lyric idea I’ll track it and send it off to them.  They do most the magic in their mystery studio in Sweden!  It’s fun to take off my producer hat for a bit – it lets me flex a different set of muscles.
 
 What other acts and artists have you worked with? And what’s in the pipeline in the near future?
I just co-produced/remixed/mastered an Oakland artist by the name of Hopscotch – we shacked up in a Portland studio for a week to crunch that record out and it was a blast.  I’m also doing collaboration EPs with both The Reverb Junkie (from DOO’s “Sun Machine”) and a singer/songwriter in town here named Abigail Stauffer. A couple more guest vox and courting spots too – lots of little stuff.  There’s another solo project on the horizon, but I won’t say too much about that until I know what it is!
 
You’ve had your first successes performing live. What do you go for when you’re face to face with your audience? Are you getting comfortable or is it still like entering a trapeze without a safety net (if it ever were)?
After doing my solo act for about a year I’ve finally gotten comfortable performing! It used to make me really nervous, but now I feel really empowered and energized from it. There’s still a sense of “holy crap, something could go wrong at ANY MINUTE” – kind of like you’re surfing on a wave that will inevitably come crashing down – but it’s a motivating feeling, not a crushing one. I just need a scotch first and I’m good to go!
 
 
I know a big inspiration to you is iamamiwhoami. What else is tickling your fancy artistically?
Man, I really have talked everyone’s ear off about them, yeah? My boyfriend is sick of hearing me go on!  The new Metric album is eating my brain (check out “Clone” and “Lost Kitten”.  I always have some scandinavian pop in rotation too – Little Dragon, Lykke Li, Miike Snow.
 
The remixes of your tracks are often in the faster paced, harder end of the scale. Who’s on your ‘I-would-love-a-remix-from’-list?
Stimming – he’s a German tech house producer. I buy pretty much everything he does without even listening to it :P   I would also kill for a remix from Jacques Lu Cont or Plastic Plates. Or Punks Jump Up.
 
 
You use facebook and BandPage as your major platforms. Where do you stand on the music industry’s way of reaching the masses contra how you go about it? Have the labels had their time, or do they still have time to catch the train again?
We could go on for pages about this :) I’m mostly happy that I’m around in a time when the artist is so empowered.  There’ll always be a place for the labels – I think as we move into an age where music curation is increasingly necessary (due to the monster influx of music with which to listen) we’re gonna see more labels move into that role, offering support when needed (distribution, occasional $$) and letting their artists do their thing.
 
You created a mixtape for audioavalon. Tell us a bit on your thoughts and emotions creating it.
It’s summer! Not all this stuff is super recent, but it’s perfect for dropping on your MP3 player and going for a beautiful walk or drive :)
Thanks for taking the time to talk to us, Chris!
 
Christopher Norman – Mixtape for audioavalon.com *exclusive*:
01. Body Language – Social Studies (Plastic Plates Remix)
02. Metronomy – The Bay (Erol Alkan’s Extended Rework)
03. Lana Del Rey – Blue Jeans (Penguin Prison Remix)
04. Oh Land – Sun Of A Gun (Yuksek Remix)
05. Chrome Sparks - <3 & Soul (Christopher Norman Remix)
06. Drop Out Orchestra – It Will Never Be The Same Again (Punks Jump Up Remix)
07. iamamiwhoami – goods
08. Nightlife – On The Run
09. Christopher Norman – Word Of Prey (Kotov & Andre Wilde Remix)
10. Christopher Norman & The Reverb Junkie – You Don’t Know
11. Metric – Police & The Private (Christopher Norman Bootleg Mix)
12. Christopher Norman – The Fall (Saturday Monday Remix)
 
More Christopher Norman:
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Wednesday Mixes Ahoy!

Posted on 25 January 2012 by admin

Winter Sunshine MiniMix by Drop Out Orchestra

Full of no less than 4 (FOUR!!) new items from D O O to add to your official Drool Cool lists!

01. Lou Teti – Shake (Drop Out Orchestra Reloaded)
02. Late Nite Tuff Guy – I Don’t Like Acid
03. This Is a Recording – Southern Neon Lights (Gazeebo’s Northern Funk Remix)
04. Mike Salta – Escape From Rico Bay (Drop Out Orchestra Club Cut)
05. Alexander Holland – City Full Of Lights (Gigamesh Remix)
06. I Was Made To Norse
07. Rodion and Khan – Discoteca Romana (feat. Andrea) (The C90s remix)
08. Dirty Diana

The Magician – Magic Tape 19

Another magnifico Magic Tape! Intro track is brilliant!

01 Lancelot – We Can Dance (Goldroom Remix)
02 Moon Boots – Aretha
03 Parallel Dance Ensemble – Shopping Cart (Maxxi Soundsystem Remix)
04 Speech Debelle – I’m With It (Louis La Roche Remix)
05 Friendly Fires – Hurting (Tensnake Dub Remix)
06 Mercury feat. Robert Owens – Candlelight
07 Disclosure – Flow
08 Patrick L & DJ Nibc – Call Me (Tiger Stripes Remix)
09 Todd Terje – Inspector Norse
10 Montevideo – Horses (Mickey Dub Remix)

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Monthly Letter From Uncle Drop Out

Posted on 15 September 2011 by admin

Gary Baldi from Drop Out Orchestra sent us this diamond disco funk gem to share with anyone we care for. And we care for you guys! Top tastey schnazzle from:

01. Gredit – Ben E Slow
02. Lou Teti – Shake (Drop Out Orchestra Reload)
03. Honom – Bedcat
04. Rambla Boys – Cocomero
05. Lou Teti – Love It (Dublin Aunts Rework)
06. Mary Mary – Shackles (Praise You) Drop Out Orchestra Rework
07. Drop Out Orchestra – Ego (Black Strobe Remix)
08. Tronik Youth – Toke-Yo
09. Katzuma – Life In The City
10. Dub On Film (Drop Out Orchestra Rework)
11. Ajello ft Hard Ton – Chocolate Black Leather (Tempelhof Remix)
12. Fabmayday – Disco Verme (Drop Out Orchestra Remix)
13. 3io – Born Slippy

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Dr. Kable’s Disco Funk Pod Vol. 1

Posted on 13 September 2011 by admin

Ten megatons of red hot disco funk as prescribed by the Dr. featuring:

01: mary jane girls – all night long 

02: silver – fly robin fly

03: emotions – love vibes

04: dennis parker – like an eagle

05: odyssey – going back to my roots

06: deodato – keep on movin’

07: mahogany – ride on the rhythm (maw remix)

08: the fatback band – is this the future

09: the crusaders – my lady

10: frankie goes to hollywood – welcome to the pleasuredome (pleasurefix mix)

11: drop out cutz – feelin’ it

12: raw silk – do it to the music (maw remix)

13: jimmy ross – first true love affair (larry levan remix)

14: fun fun – happy station (12″)

15: chilly – for your love

16: dan hartman – vertigo (relight my fire)

17:  hugh masakela – don’t go loose it baby

18: telex – moscow discos (french 12″)

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Drop Out August

Posted on 05 August 2011 by admin

Our best friends in Drop Out Orchestra went and blew Copenhagen away yesterday! What better way to celebrate their coolness than posting this fresh August mix from them?

01. Drop Out Orchestra – [untitled track]
02. [new track / out soon] (Drop Out Orchestra Remix) Edit
03. Psychemagik – Carnaval De Tracoso
04. Flight Facilities – Foreign Language (Drop Out Orchestra Remix)
05. [new track] (Drop Out Orchestra Remix)
06. Drop Out Orchestra feat. :Kinema: – All The Time We Need (Casio Social Club Remix)
07. The Style Council – Promised Land (Drop Out Orchestra Unofficial Live Remix)
08. Mario Basanov feat. Miss Bee – Just Think About (Social Disco Club & Mirror People Remix)
09. Metronomy – The Bay (Erol Alkan’s Extended Rework)
10. Locksmith – Red Alert (DOO Basic Edit)
11. Turntable Orchestra – You’re Gonna Miss Me (Manuel Kim Dub Edit)
12. Dutch Rhythm Combo – Alerta (Ajello Remix)
13. Hugh Masekela – Don’t Go Lose It Baby (DOO Basic Edit)
14. Buddhist Army – There’s a Word (Drop Out Orchestra Rework / Special End of Night Version)

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Slo-mo disco mixtape bonanza

Posted on 14 July 2011 by admin

Our good friend Chris Jylkke went and did something extraordinarilly cool: A slo-mo disco mixtape. 1) Pour up drink 2) Take position in beach chair 3) Turn on mixtape 4) ENJOY!

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Mixtape time! 33:33!

Posted on 09 July 2011 by admin

33:33 Mixtape

Ok, here’s something new for those of you, who dig classy mixtapes!
Our friend Andy Fink compiled and mixed his favorite stuff in this 33:33 length audio trip! We’ve already posted the amazing Perseus remix of Jeremy Glenn’s ‘New Life’ before and Andy came up with his own edit of it made specially for this mixtape. Other than that you’ll find a bunch of other gems down here!

Tracklist:

01 – James Asher – F.M. Grooves
02 – Loose Shus – Featurette
03 – Locussolus – Throwdown (Harveys Dub)
04 – Austra – Beat And Pulse
05 – Jeremy Glenn – New Life (Perseus ‘Summer of 83′ Remix) – Andy Fink Edit
06 – Downtown Party Network – Heart Break Dancing
07 – Derek Austin – Space Warrior
08 – Com Truise – Flightwave
09 – BBII – Red Giant

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May Mixtape

Posted on 20 May 2011 by admin

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Drop Out April Mixtape Bonanza

Posted on 07 April 2011 by admin

Here’s another jammy for you!

01. Craig David – Walking Away (Drop Out Orchestra Rework) Special edit
02. Spaghetti Head – Funky Axe (Drop Out Orchestra Edit)
03. Martin Brodin – Cash Money
04. Tronik Youth – A-freeker
05. Poolside – Do You Believe
06. Gazeebo – Red Eye To Saturn (Bonus Dub)
07. Brenda Taylor – You Can’t Have Your Cake And Eat It Too (Greg Wilson Edit)
08. Lou Teti – Shake
09. Drop Out Orchestra – Release Myself (Casual Encounters feat. Evie Remix)
10. Oliver – All Night
11. Drop Out City Rockers – Man On The Run
12. Wolfram ft Hercules & Love Affair – Fireworks
13. Metronomy – The Look (Moonlight Matters Remix)
14. Adolphson and Falk – Stockholm Serenade (Avhopparnas Omklippning)
15. The Heels of Love ft Max Essa – Chain Gang
16. Breaking Up With Dub (Drop Out Orchestra Remix)
17. Bruce Springsteen – Dancing In The Dark (Dub)
18. Devo – Whip It
19. Ramones – Blitzkrieg Bop (Drop Out Orchestra Rework) Edit
20. Stevie Wonder – Part Time Lover (Drop Out Orchestra Edit)
21. The Beach Boys – You’re Welcome

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