Voodoo Ray remixes

Libradragon · 03-26-2005, 02:24 AM

i absolutely cherish this track - never would have thought that anyone can butcher it for me ever.

until dj spen.

anyone heard his remix yet?

what's with the influx of new voodoo ray remixes anyway?

still feel that carlos fuerte's version is the bomb.

DeepSix · 03-26-2005, 02:28 AM

odd isn't it? I got a Hoxton Whore's remix sent to me...

i'll have to give it a listen and see if it's like the DJ Spen one (i.e. bad)

koojmak · 03-26-2005, 06:10 AM

my fav is a francois k mix i got some years ago, he da bomb

Vernon · 03-26-2005, 10:18 AM

the best is tenaglia's mix he did for DMC back in 96. worth finding for sure

sweet_e · 03-26-2005, 11:59 AM

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Originally posted by DeepSix
odd isn't it? I got a Hoxton Whore's remix sent to me...

i'll have to give it a listen and see if it's like the DJ Spen one (i.e. bad)

the Hoxton's whores remix is pretty sick...

Sweet_e

AshG · 03-26-2005, 12:17 PM

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Originally posted by Libradragon
i absolutely cherish this track - never would have thought that anyone can butcher it for me ever.

until dj spen. anyone heard his remix yet?

no, but i have heard similar horror stories about it.
strangely enough, this makes me want to hear it more than i would have otherwise...

its all kind of odd considering spen's history, which makes it all the more intriguing.

Libradragon · 03-26-2005, 01:25 PM

odd how? i liked some of his stuff - but can't say i like his style overall.

didn't think he'd put the curse on voodoo ray though.

AshG · 03-26-2005, 02:15 PM

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Originally posted by Libradragon
odd how? i liked some of his stuff - but can't say i like his style overall.

didn't think he'd put the curse on voodoo ray though.

naw, just that he's been around for a loong time, and done some really good original stuff(some mediocre as well of course).
from a vet like him, i'd expect some very careful treatment before doing something like this.

edit:
i just listened to it now, and its not as bad as some people are telling it, but its really not very good.
i dunno - why do this(the remix) anyway?

dtox · 03-26-2005, 08:02 PM

I dunno but I recently picked up a bootleg of voodoo ray original I think with the name evades me right now but NAS's girlfriend
"my milkshake is better than yours" so sweet. beat from ray and words from her.

Dt

DeepSix · 03-26-2005, 08:11 PM

Kelis

sweet_e · 03-26-2005, 08:26 PM

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Originally posted by AshG

i dunno - why do this(the remix) anyway?

Because its a classic track and higly recognizable so if you can actually pull off a good remix, you assume that all those people that love the original would buy the more updated remix as well... at least thats why i would do it (not that i ever could or would but if..)

Sweet_e

dtox · 03-26-2005, 08:34 PM

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Originally posted by DeepSix
Kelis

That's her ^^^

wicked record....

HouseHeadSacha · 03-27-2005, 10:31 PM

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Originally posted by Vernon
the best is tenaglia's mix he did for DMC back in 96. worth finding for sure

vench · 03-28-2005, 10:36 AM

ha... I've been wanting to do a remix of this for a long time.

I haven't heard the one in question... maybe mine won't be as bad??

hopefully I can pull off another "Dub"

AshG · 03-28-2005, 11:22 AM

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Originally posted by sweet_e
Because its a classic track and higly recognizable so if you can actually pull off a good remix, you assume that all those people that love the original would buy the more updated remix as well... at least thats why i would do it (not that i ever could or would but if..)

Sweet_e

i understand that, but i meant from the point of view of spen.
here's a guy who's been doing largely garage music for centuries, doing it well, and more or less ignoring changing musical tastes(and the burgeoning sales that accompany them) to do things his own way, and then he pulls off a very underpar remix of a tune like this.

i'm not surprised that it gets remixed, but by spen?
the name surprised me more than the recent effervescent montage of remixes.

Don C · 03-28-2005, 01:23 PM

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Originally posted by vench
ha... I've been wanting to do a remix of this for a long time.

I haven't heard the one in question... maybe mine won't be as bad??

hopefully I can pull off another "Dub"

Someone just gave me a Sade remix (I think?) of yours. Really like it!

vench · 03-28-2005, 05:29 PM

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Someone just gave me a Sade remix (I think?) of yours. Really like it!

thanks - glad you like it.

more to come...

why not · 03-28-2005, 06:15 PM

what's with all the remixes of classic anthems coming out these days?
anyone heard the kenny dope mix of the jungle brothers?
of course there's also that strings of life thing that's been big for a while.
i mean, i love classics too, but what does it say when that's the focus in the deep house scene these days?

i haven't heard the spen mix of voodoo ray, and i'm surprised it's getting such negative reviews, as i usually find him pretty consistent. did he totally rework it, or just soul it up a little bit?

blackbeltjones · 03-28-2005, 06:41 PM

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what's with all the remixes of classic anthems coming out these days?

Personally, I think a good update of an old track is a fun thing to throw into your set. They'll obviously never replace the magic of the originals, but sometimes the classics need a good boost to fit in better with today's production quality.

In any case, I'd rather hear good boots of an old house track than all this 80's gash coming out.

vench · 03-29-2005, 10:41 AM

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Originally posted by blackbeltjones
In any case, I'd rather hear good boots of an old house track than all this 80's gash coming out.

coleridge · 03-29-2005, 11:13 AM

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Originally posted by why not

of course there's also that strings of life thing that's been big for a while.
i mean, i

Been really hating these remixes.

Strings of Life used to be a very special 9am, end of night record that came out of nowhere to put a smile on people's faces. A warm way to cap off an amazing night.

But for the past six months I hear it all the time. Midnight in the lounge at Boa being the worst. Really cheapened it.

blackbeltjones · 03-29-2005, 11:37 AM

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Originally posted by coleridge
Been really hating these remixes.

Strings of Life used to be a very special 9am, end of night record that came out of nowhere to put a smile on people's faces. A warm way to cap off an amazing night.

But for the past six months I hear it all the time. Midnight in the lounge at Boa being the worst. Really cheapened it.

Agreed on this one. Updating drums and making a few edits is one thing, but taking a bona fide classic and putting horrendous diva vocals on it 15 years later is a travesty.

why not · 03-29-2005, 02:33 PM

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Originally posted by blackbeltjones
Agreed on this one. Updating drums and making a few edits is one thing, but taking a bona fide classic and putting horrendous diva vocals on it 15 years later is a travesty.

the vocal one isn't very good, but the original soul central cover/remix was pretty decent, and useful.
adding the jazzy piano solo and changing up the feel slightly meant that i could play it with a wider variety of music.

ian · 03-29-2005, 03:18 PM

Which version is on Paranoid Jack's mix from COmfort Zone on NYE? That was was excellent in my humbles opinion. FYI - the mix is awesome. Check it out if you havn't downloaded it yet from the DJ forum.

HouseHeadSacha · 03-29-2005, 03:26 PM

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In any case, I'd rather hear good boots of an old house track than all this 80's gash coming out.

couldnt agree more!!!!!!!!

03-26-2005, 02:24 AM	#1
Libradragon Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: here and now Posts: 14,028	Voodoo Ray remixes i absolutely cherish this track - never would have thought that anyone can butcher it for me ever. until dj spen. anyone heard his remix yet? what's with the influx of new voodoo ray remixes anyway? still feel that carlos fuerte's version is the bomb.

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03-26-2005, 02:28 AM	#2
DeepSix Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: London Posts: 6,078	odd isn't it? I got a Hoxton Whore's remix sent to me... i'll have to give it a listen and see if it's like the DJ Spen one (i.e. bad)

03-26-2005, 06:10 AM	#3
koojmak Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: makin' my house a home Posts: 751	my fav is a francois k mix i got some years ago, he da bomb

03-26-2005, 10:18 AM	#4
Vernon Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: vancouver Posts: 100	the best is tenaglia's mix he did for DMC back in 96. worth finding for sure

03-26-2005, 01:25 PM	#7
Libradragon Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: here and now Posts: 14,028	odd how? i liked some of his stuff - but can't say i like his style overall. didn't think he'd put the curse on voodoo ray though.

03-26-2005, 08:02 PM	#9
dtox Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: hair folicles? Who needs hair follicles? Posts: 1,481	I dunno but I recently picked up a bootleg of voodoo ray original I think with the name evades me right now but NAS's girlfriend "my milkshake is better than yours" so sweet. beat from ray and words from her. Dt

03-26-2005, 08:11 PM	#10
DeepSix Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: London Posts: 6,078	Kelis

03-28-2005, 10:36 AM	#14
vench Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: across 110th Street Posts: 7,406	ha... I've been wanting to do a remix of this for a long time. I haven't heard the one in question... maybe mine won't be as bad?? hopefully I can pull off another "Dub"

03-28-2005, 06:15 PM	#18
why not Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: i'm tagpopular! Posts: 13,627	what's with all the remixes of classic anthems coming out these days? anyone heard the kenny dope mix of the jungle brothers? of course there's also that strings of life thing that's been big for a while. i mean, i love classics too, but what does it say when that's the focus in the deep house scene these days? i haven't heard the spen mix of voodoo ray, and i'm surprised it's getting such negative reviews, as i usually find him pretty consistent. did he totally rework it, or just soul it up a little bit?

03-29-2005, 03:18 PM	#24
ian Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: on the verge. . . or is it verve? Posts: 9,575	Which version is on Paranoid Jack's mix from COmfort Zone on NYE? That was was excellent in my humbles opinion. FYI - the mix is awesome. Check it out if you havn't downloaded it yet from the DJ forum.