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Title: Modern pop tunes into 80s remixes
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on August 19, 2016, 08:34:25 AM

So there's this guy doing remixes of modern pop tunes in 80s fashion:

Firework - 80s Dream (Katy Perry) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRz1675UaOA)

The groovy bass lines, synth harmonies, drum sound, synths chords and everything is just spot on.  :lol  :tup

Title: Re: Modern pop tunes into 80s remixes
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on August 20, 2016, 03:14:21 PM

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Huh no one?  :lol

I don't know, I just really dig his arrangements/remixes and capturing of the 80s sound. Hell I don't even listen to Ariana but I think her voice really suits this. She could easily been an artist from that time period.

Focus on 1985 - Ariana Grande (https://www.youtube.com/watch?annotation_id=annotation_2139798161&feature=iv&src_vid=KRz1675UaOA&v=HwdacYfEvdU)

Title: Re: Modern pop tunes into 80s remixes
Post by: Crow on August 20, 2016, 03:54:43 PM

i listened to the katy perry one for a few minutes and i just don't think it works because the vocals still don't sound like they fit in the 80's. especially evident on the chorus where there was just a MASSIVE disconnect between the music and the vocals.

Title: Re: Modern pop tunes into 80s remixes
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on August 20, 2016, 04:06:23 PM

Yea I agree the vocals was the weak point on that track or atleast the chorus, the verse worked better. The music was the best part. Arianas vocals are a bit better on the other track.

Title: Re: Modern pop tunes into 80s remixes
Post by: Bertielee on August 21, 2016, 01:36:23 PM

Yeah, Ariana Grande works better because her voice is 80ish, while Perry's is more modern-sounding, if that makes sense. All in all, a very good job with capturing the musical sound of the 80s.

B.Lee

Title: Re: Modern pop tunes into 80s remixes
Post by: Kotowboy on August 21, 2016, 01:56:55 PM

Anyone else tired of the whole ironic 80's revival ?

Title: Re: Modern pop tunes into 80s remixes
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on August 22, 2016, 12:34:40 AM

Can't say I noticed a revival, what are you refering to?

Title: Re: Modern pop tunes into 80s remixes
Post by: Bertielee on August 22, 2016, 01:43:47 PM

Quote from: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on August 22, 2016, 12:34:40 AM

Can't say I noticed a revival, what are you refering to?

I tend to agree with Kotow there, especially in the fashion world. As for music, I don't know. But I grew up in the 80s and me love some music from that time, as shameful as it is! :rollin :rollin :rollin

B.Lee

Title: Re: Modern pop tunes into 80s remixes
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on December 19, 2016, 03:13:12 AM

Have no idea about fasion so that may be true. Can't say i've noticed a revival of 80s music in todays pop music scene other than a nod here and there. Then again i'm not an avid radio listener.

Two new ones:

Fifth Harmony - Sledgehammer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2KiCIzTxE4) First thought it was Peter Gabriels lol

Adriana Grande - Into You (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8uDQ0P9AWc8)

I like these two, never heard of Fifth Harmony but after some listen I think I prefer the 80s version.  :lol

Title: Re: Modern pop tunes into 80s remixes
Post by: dparrott on December 19, 2016, 08:20:10 AM

Quote from: Kotowboy on August 21, 2016, 01:56:55 PM

Anyone else tired of the whole ironic 80's revival ?

NEVER!  I love everything 80s

Title: Re: Modern pop tunes into 80s remixes
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on January 09, 2017, 02:54:41 AM

Can't stand the original anymore but this remix brought it to life again:

https://youtu.be/NV1N95xZ4es

Title: Re: Modern pop tunes into 80s remixes
Post by: Bertielee on January 09, 2017, 01:28:25 PM

Quote from: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on January 09, 2017, 02:54:41 AM

Can't stand the original anymore but this remix brought it to life again:

https://youtu.be/NV1N95xZ4es

Yeah, it's fine!