To Be Continued... Next Week.
I thought I'd drop a shout to y'all about updates on the blog. They've been getting really sparse, and that's crap on my part. So, I thought I'd let you know a few things.1. I'm coming to the end of my high school career. I get out Monday (well, technically Wednesday, but... Long story.) So, after that, I will have time to get blogging again.
2. I'm grabbing a domain name soon, which might end up in a sweet transition for the blog... More on that later.
3. If you are disappointed with the direction this blog has been heading in, blame Family Force 5. They've got me addicted to their contests, and it's all I do online anymore. So, yeah. Not my fault.
BOOM! End of post. I'll kick back up next week, hopefully daily again!
'Til then,
Keep it Crunk
I'm Bored... Give Me Suggestions!
Well, I've been at a loss recently to find non-FF5 related material for my blogs, so I'm asking YOU to help me out!Thanks to the band mentioned above, my audience has grown a bit! I'm pretty stoked about this, by the way. So THANKS TO ALL MY NEW READERS! YOU'RE AWESOME!!! (Yeah, you in the blue shirt!)
So, if you have anything you'd like my comments on, feel free to email me!
Have questions about my life in general? (Warning, I'm a boring dude.) Email me!
Want to know the answer to life, the universe, and everything? Email me!
I'd really like some messages, my inbox has been feeling pretty lonely lately. So drop me a shout!
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Let's Compile a Relationship!
Yep, another Family Force 5 blog. I'm sorry, I'm obsessed. Get over it.So, I was sitting around last night, creating the ULTIMATE DANCE OR DIE MIX. Basically, I was going to take my favorite version of each song, and make a Dance Or Die album tailored to my tastes. However, that turned into something completely different.
I sort of turned it into a concept compilation, based on the life of a relationship, with heavy emphasis on the beginning and end, and less focus on the actual relationship, though it's in there.
So, I'll give you the track list and throw down my reasoning!!!
The First Time (Original)
A long time after the break up, the guy (Let's call him.... Conan!) thinks about what he had. He takes all of the memories in his mind, and begins to replay them. The rest of the songs take place in Conan's memory.
Earthquake
The first time Conan met... Vanessa (haha) was at a club! Cafe Disco, I believe it was called. He was scratchin' it up with his friend Andy at the head of the club. He sees a girl... Dang.
Ghostride the Whip
A personal favorite of Conan's, he played this song to get the girl's attention, and to see how she'd react on the dance floor.
Lose Urself
He steps away from the DJ post, and gets on the floor, hoping to get Vanessa away from her group of friends...
Fever (Toxic Avenger Remix)
Andy throws down a Daft Punk tune, and the party begins. Conan and Vanessa start to dance, and they find out they like each other! Who knew?
How In The World (Suave Suarez Remix)
Conan falls for Vanessa. Hard. This song represents the transition between that night and life outside. They start dating, and everything is bliss, man.
I Love You To Death
Conan is ecstatic, you know? He's got this beautiful, amazing girl, and he's just got to tell the world about it. So, when he finds himself at the top of his building in the city, he can't keep it in. He starts screaming his feelings for this girl at the top of his lungs.
Rip It Up (The Pragmatic Remix)
Months after they met, they find themselves back at the discothèque. He is really diggin' her groove because she is SHREDDING the floor like nothin' else. But, later that night, Vanessa seems... removed. They exchange words. Conan is hurt. Badly. He jumps out of the club, needing some space. Then Andy (DJ Dr. Disco!) decides to confront Vanessa. He's gonna stand up for Conan if our protagonist won't do it for himself.
Dance Or Die (Original)
Andy confronts Vanessa, but he can't get a word in over the music and her not stopping to listen. He decides to enjoy himself while he can and dance out the rest of the song, then go after her.
Party Foul (Original)
Conan returns, with forgiveness in his heart... to find Andy and Vanessa gettin' down. Apparently, Andy and Vanessa's conversation hadn't gone according to plan, and now they looked to be something of an item. Conan then confronts Andy, telling him that he just made his last mistake.
X-Girlfriend
Conan, seeing how his best friend is now hittin' on his girlfriend, breaks it off. He can't take it. This is the break up, fo sho.
Drama Queen
In the weeks to come, Vanessa and Andy both will be talkin' smack around Conan's friend, angering him beyond belief. After this episode, one would never believe he would miss her. And yet...
Share It With Me (Original)
A year later (but a couple years before The First Time), we find Conan sitting in his home, filled with depression. It's Vanessa. Why would Conan still feel this way after a year, especially with her actions post break up?
We find out what happened that night at the discothèque. Conan had proposed. Vanessa, too drawn to Andy at this point (though DJ Dr. Disco had no idea at the time) refused, with dread in her heart.
Conan, over the years, will learn to love the good moments they shared. Hence, The First Time.
Hope you liked it. Sorry if it was childish or lame, listening to the songs while thinking about the story makes it LOADS better. I promise.
Rippin' It Up, Drama-Style!!!
This little dramatic reading is brought to you by The Pragmatic via Dance or Die with a Vengeance. It's at the end of track 3, Rip It Up. CHECK IT!!!DR. DISCO: Nurse, I will need advanced cardiac life support. He's gone into cardiac arrest.
NURSE: What's the cause?
DR. DISCO: It happened at the Discotec. His heart failed after dancing with... Vanessa.
NURSE: Oh no, not her again! That's the third time this week!
MALE NURSE: But doctor, will he make it?
DR. DISCO: I'm not sure. But I'm not going to just sit here and lose him like we did the others.
Keep him monitored. I'll be back.
NURSE: Where are you going?
DR. DISCO: To get my shoes.
MALE NURSE: But, why?
DR. DISCO: There is only one way to fix his condition.
NURSE: Fresh air?
DR. DISCO: No. I'm going to the Discotec. Vanessa knows what is happening to these men. She won't help unless I prove myself to her.
NURSE: Dr. Disco, how are you going to do that?
DR. DISCO: Hmm... I'll have to keep up with her on the dance floor.
DANCE OR DIIIIIIIIIIIIIE!!!!! (Again.)
May 19: Family Force 5 releases an complete remix album of their latest full-length, Dance or Die.
May 18: Jack gets it. And Dances. A LOT.
I thought I'd throw down a track by track of what I like, and wouldn't mind saying bye to. There's not much of the latter, I'm afraid. So, if you don't want the album ruined in any way, check back tomorrow. But for the rest of you...
Dance Or Die (The Secret Handshake)
This track is very true to the style of the original, though making it more club-appropriate. The highlight of this number is the vocal strings TSH has added to certain parts of the song. They fit perfectly, and have me grooving.
Get Your Back Off The Wall (3OH!3)
I'll go ahead and say it. This isn't 3OH!3's best work. HOWEVER, it is the only song that has consistently made me JUMP out of my seat (literally) and start dancing every time I hear it. I guess that's saying something about the dudes from Boulder, huh?
Rip It Up (The Pragmatic)
Oh, man. This is one of my favorite tracks of the album. From explosions to very catchy synth beats, this song has it all. Though, my favorite bit HAS to be the very cheesy sci-fi sketch near the end of the track. I won't ruin it for you, but it's some of my favorite writing/acting of all time. Seriously.
How In The World (Alex Suarez - Cobra Starship)
This takes one of the greatest electric ballads of all time, adds some funk and a little bit of sass to make a great remix. The only thing that I have to get used to is the key. It's really different, and it makes for an interesting listen.
Fever (The Toxic Avenger)
I mentioned to Nadaddy on the bus that the beginning had some Daft Punk inspiration, and I'll say that for the whole song. Filled with a great house sound, it sounds like the French duo redid this for the boys. But, The Toxic Avenger does it just as well.
Party Foul (Ultraviolet Sound)
My favorite of the remixes I heard before the album launched, I still enjoy this song immensely. It's the one you would hear pounding out of a club, with the heavy bass accenting the groove all the way home. It's also got a sweet little keys part that's pretty catchy.
D-I-E 4 Y-O-U (Andre Allen Anjos)
Woah. Definitely my favorite remix so far. This song is lead, and reigns, with the bass line. Those low notes just seem to drive the song. It's fast paced, and action. Out of all of the remixes not done by FF5, it's the one I would argue must be. Anjos really caught their sound and made it awesome.
Share It With Me (Smile Future)
This is the closest I've ever heard to electronica ska. I'm going to call it electroniska. The entire song revolves around the offbeat, making for an energetic tune my cuz from THE BENEFIT (remember them?) really got into. The "oh" bits (you'll know what I'm talking about when you hear it) will get stuck in your head all day, I promise.
The First Time (Matt Thiessen - Relient K)
I will admit, this is my least favorite remix. I really wish Matt would have done something more upbeat, but I respect what he did. This is the only song that really slows down an old tune, but it has it's moments. Matt's little vocal addition is pretty tight, but it has some of us wondering... JFH says it's thugging. Oh, well.
Wake The Dead (Lalipop - Lauren Olds)
Man, Soli's wife can make a tune! With a background VERY similar to Aerodynamic Beats from Daft Punk's latest Alive, this song is powered by the sixteenth. The hip-hop drum bits also add a lot to the spunky action of the track.
Radiator (Jasen Rauch - Red)
This one flew out of nowhere! But it's all I can expect from a member of Red. The least clubbish of the entire album, this is a solid rock remix. The guitar riffs make for some great additions, and the beat in the background really gets me headbanging. I love it. So, if you want to dance to this, you'd better pull out your Hulkfists and start moshing.
GHOSTRIDE THE WHIP!!!!!! (Family Force 5)
This song is simply amazing. I told the guys that this was my blare song, driving down the streets of UC, and that won't change for a while. This single song brings Weezy, T-Pain, Kanye, Family Force 5, and a little bit of 3OH!3 together to make one of the tightest hip-hop songs I've heard in a long while. This could definitely stand alone on the rap charts.
Rip It Up alt. ATL Take (Croul-Glo-Activation Version 2.009)
This song is COMPLETELY redone. With vocals switched from Soli to Crouts, this song takes a turn for the awesome. (To be fair, I like all of the versions of this song equally now. Neither one is greater than the other.) Get ready for a totally different version of the song, plus a RAP BY SOUL GLOW!!! (Are we returning to this for the next album? Fingers crossed, cuz you know I love me some crunk.)
How In The World (David Crowder*Band)
This is probably one of the most straightforward tracks on the disc, with the vox virtually unchanged. Though, the beat is solid, and very alien-like squeals make this a very danceable track.
Out of loads of remix albums I've heard, this stands to be the best. These artists know FF5, and they know how to work electronic instruments.
Sorry I ran long, hope you enjoyed it!
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