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featuring my home-made remixes of my favorite songs.
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As for the previous posts in this blog, some links are dead particularly those from Z-share. But some are still active so you can just browse and grab what you can. Thanks!!!

Trippin' the LIVEmines: STING, Demolition Man/Live in Italy [1993]

1. Demolition Man [5:28]

2. King of Pain [Live] [7:20]

3. Shape of My Heart [Live] [4:31]

4. Love Is Stronger Than Justice [Live] [7:29]

5. It's Probably Me [Live] [6:18]

6. A Day in the Life [Live] [4:06]

Trippin' the LIVEmines: CAMEO, Nasty Promo Midi-CD [1996]

Cameo is a funk/R&B band from New York formed in the late 70's. The group was fronted by Larry Blackmon whose nasal vocal style was once likened to "A robot talking with a mouthful of peanut butter" by a contemporary music critic. Still, with his unique vocal style, high top fade haircut, and sporting a codpiece over his pants, "Word Up" zoomed to the top ten of the US and UK charts in 1986.

Nasty is a live album released in 1996. This is the promotional CD containing 6 songs from the album. The "Mega-Mix" is a remix of the album's live tracks. Check out the live version of "Word Up"!!!

Tracklist:

1. Nasty [3:41]

2. Back and Forth [Live] [5:51]

3. Sparkle [Live] [4:22]

4. Shake Your Pants [Live] [3:58]

5. Word Up! [Live] [6:39]

6. Megamix [6:22]

OLD SCHOOL vs. NEW SCHOOL

Here's a compilation of some "old school" remixes updated for modern times versus some "new school" remixes. Take your pick...

1. Whodini - (It's All in Mr.) Magic's Wand [Freestyle Phat Newschool Party Mix]

2. A Tribe Called Quest - Go Ahead in the Rain [Pimp Juice's Players Paradise]

3. Koll Moe Dee - I Go to Work [Bad Boy Bill's Vocal Mix]

4. A Tribe Called Quest - 1nce Again [Twister Mix]

5. Boogie Down Propportions - A Crate of BDP

6. A Tribe Called Quest - I Left My Wallet in El Segundo [Vampire Mix]

7. Whodini - Five Minutes of Funk [Ice's 7" Magic]

8. The Stone Roses - Fools Gold [Grooverider's Mix]

9. A Tribe Called Quest - Can I Kick It? [Pimp Juice's Cash Money Breaks]

10. Whodini - Haunted House of Rock [Westbam Mix]

11. A Tribe Called Quest - Footprints [Doc's Big Booty Retro Mix]

12. R. Kelly - Sex Me [Stripped Down Stompin' Mix]

13. DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince - Summertime [Hybrid Mix]

14. The Stone Roses - Fools Gold [Rabbit in the Moon's Message to the Majors]

15. A Flock of Seagulls - I Ran [Nevin's Mix]

16. The Stone Roses – She Bangs The Drums [Kiss My Arse Mix]

The Dance Club Classics Zone, Vol. 2 - B

Here's some of my favorite BREAKDANCE ANTHEMS and OLD SCHOOL RAP!

Ellen Dow, a theatre veteran and former dance and drama teacher, is probably best known for her role in Adam Sandler's 1998 movie "The Wedding Singer"; in which she performs an inspired version of The Sugar Hill Gang's "Rappers Delight". This is the medley --- Ellen Dow + Sugarhill Gang --- a real delight!

I love this group.
It's the WIKKI WIKKI WIKKI SONG!!!

This crew's got the B-Boys and B-Girls rockin' all around the world!

Tour de France, Rockit, and Axel F...
great instrumentals for "BATTLE" back in the day...

The legendary rap group who helped ADIDAS pile up mo' money in the bank. Run DMC's cover of "Walk this Way" by Aerosmith featured Steven Tyler and Joe Perry!!! Classic Rock, Classic Rap...

Ha ha ha ha ha --- start kickin'!!!

The diva Chaka Khan with some help from Grandmaster Melle Mel and Stevie Wonder. Then Turbo and Ozone were also featured in the music video.

From the Netherlands, MC Miker "G" (Lucien Witteveen) and Deejay Sven (Sven van Veen), were honored in 2002 as the founders of Euro-House-style, because of their remake of Madonna's "Holiday".

The Dance Club Classics Zone Vol. 2 - A

Let's kick it old school!!! Well, here are some BREAKDANCE MOVIE ANTHEMS that introduced "Street Dance Battles" or "Showdown" to the world. Ozone, Turbo, Remo, Chilly D, and Magick --- ring any bell? Never mind if most of them don't know much about acting, they let their lockin', poppin' and breakin' do the talkin'; and the rest is history. There were those who were alarmed when breakdancing became popular because of the possible injuries that could result from the neck-breaking routines by B-Boys and B-Girls from the 'hood. But there was no stopping the moves and the beat from being brought to a higher level. If you're able to see the movie "Step Up 2" then you'll see how the crews in the street kick it to the extreme!

ARCADIA, Heaven's Eyes

This is a rare collection of remixed songs by Arcadia (Simon Le Bon, Nick Rhodes & Roger Taylor). Released in 2005 to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the release of their excellent album, "So Red The Rose". The print says promotional copy and not for sale. However, there are several copies being sold or auctioned at eBay.

Tracklist:

1. Election Day [Consensus Mix] [8:35]
2. Election Day [Cryptic Cut No Voice Mix] [8:30]
3. Election Day [Fact and Story Mix] [9:09]
4. The Promise [Extended Mix] [7:09]
5. Goodbye is Forever [Extended Mix] [6:48]
   
6. Goodbye is Forever [Dub Mix] [5:18]
7. Rose Arcana [Extended] [5:33]
8. The Flame [Extended Remix] [7:15]
9. Flame Game [Yo Homeboy Remix] [2:51]
10. Say the Word [Extended Remix] [6:34]
11. Say the Word [Extended Instrumental] [5:38]

UPDATE (Nov. 27, 2009) : A remastered and expanded CD of So Red The Rose is set to be released in 2010. It includes their remixes and a DVD of their videos. Watch out for it and make sure to GRAB a copy of it.

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Watch Arcadia's music videos:


Election Day [Consensus Mix]


Goodbye is Forever


The Promise


The Flame


Say the Word

9 1/2 Weeks, Movie Soundtrack

This movie somehow tickles the erotic fantasies that lies within... in 1980's fashion. While Kim Basinger sizzled here, the film fizzled in the box-office. Still, the uncut version released on video was considered a gem by many fans of the movie. So if you haven't seen it, you might just wanna include it in your list of movies to rent on your next trip to your favorite video shop. The soundtrack features the popular artists of that era, and is still a joy to listen to up to now. The theme song, actually, fared better than the movie in terms of chart success. The single reached # 23 in the Billboard Hot 100 and #42 in the UK Singles Charts.

Tracklist:

1. I Do What I Do (Theme from 9 1/2 Weeks) - John Taylor
2. The Best is Yet to Come - Luba
3. Slave to Love - Bryan Ferry
4. Black on Black - Dalbello
5. Eurasian Eyes - Corey Hart
6. You Can Leave your Hat On - Joe Cocker
7. Bread and Butter - Devo
8. This City Never Sleeps - Eurythmics
9. Cannes - Stewart Copeland
10. Let It Go - Luba
    
    Watch "I Do What I Do" music video at
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The Dance Club Classics Zone, Vol.1

Check these out, some dance floor classics for the party people... YOWZA!!!

Freakshow on the Dancefloor [12'' Extended Mix] [6:32]
The Bar-Kays



Dancing Tight [Extended Mix] [5:07]
Phil Fearon & Galaxy



Breakout [Euromix] [4:21]
Swing Out Sister



Don't Disturb This Groove [Groove Remix] [5:20]
The System



Rock Steady [Album Version] [4:41]
The Whispers



You To Me Are Everything [The Decade Remix '76-'86] [6:09]
The Real Thing



Your Heart Keeps Burning [Extended Remix] [7:53]
Blind Date



Digging Your Scene [Extended Remix] [6:27]
The Blow Monkeys



Clouds Across The Moon [Extended Mix] [6:20]
The Rah Band



Let Me In [Extended Remix] [7:44]
Mike Francis



Friends [Club Remix] [6:17]
Amii Stewart with Mike Francis



Elevate my Mind [Extended Mix] [6:24]
Stereo MC's

McDoC's Trippin' the LIVEmines & ACOUSTIC Fantastic Vol.1

Here are some acoustic and/or live versions from some of my favorite artists/bands. Enjoy!

1. Rain in the Summertime (Acoustic) - The Alarm's Mike Peters
2. A Beat For You (Acoustic) - Pseudo Echo's Brian Canham
3. Metropolis (Acoustic) - The Church
4. Close to Me (Acoustic) - The Cure
5. Things Can Only Get Better (Acoustic Live) - Howard Jones
6. Great Southern Land (Millenium Version LIVE) - Iva Davies & Icehouse
7. The Killing Moon (Live) - Echo & The Bunnymen
8. Take on Me (Live) - a-ha
9. De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da (Live) - The Police
10. Enola Gay (Live) - O.M.D.

INDUSTRY, Remixes

Clockwise from left:

Jon Carin (vocals, keyboards, synthesizers), Rudy Perrone (guitars, bass, vocals), Mercury Caronia (drums, percussion, vocals), and Brian Unger (guitars, vocals).

Tracklist:

1. State of the Nation [United Dance Mix] [4:58]
2. Still of the Night [Francois Kevorkian Mix] [6:12]
   
3. Romantic Dreams [Club Mix] [5:42]
   
4. Still of the Night [Bob Schaper Mix] [4:01]
   
5. State of the Nation [Bob Clearmountain Mix] [4:34]
   
6. Romantic Dreams [Bob Schaper Mix] [3:53]
   
7. Still of the Night [Bob Clearmountain Mix] [4:19]
   

Watch Industry's Music Video at :
State of the Nation [Extended Version]

THE POWER STATION

The Power Station is a superband in the 1980's composed of Robert Palmer on lead vocals, Andy Taylor (Duran Duran) on lead guitars, John Taylor (Duran Duran) on bass, and Tony Thompson (Chic) on drums. The band was formed in New York in late 1984 and was named after The Power Station Recording Studio where their debut album was conceived and recorded.
Originally, the plan was to have a different singer performing on each track. However, when Robert Palmer was invited to record "Communication", he asked to try out also for the vocals on "Get It On". Before long, the group decided to record the whole album with Palmer. Interestingly, Roger Taylor (Duran Duran, Arcadia) provided percussions in some tracks. [Source: Wikipedia]

POWER STATION CD [1985]
Their eponymous album released in 1985, included the hits "Some Like It Hot", and the cover of T. Rex's "Get It On (Bang a Gong)". Featured here is the full length album plus the Remix versions of Some Like It Hot, Get It On, and Communication, plus the track "Someday, Somehow, Someone's Gonna Pay" (A.K.A. "We Fight for Love" from the movie "Commando") which featured singer/actor Michael Des Barres on lead vocals. Des Barres stepped in when Palmer left the group to work on his solo album, "Riptide" which was released in that same year. The album truly rocks from start to finish with its rhythmic heavy metal sound.


LIVING IN FEAR [1997]
10 years after the release of their debut album, the original band members reunited to work on their second album. However, John Taylor had to withdraw from the project due to personal issues. Bernard Edwards (former bassist of Chic) stepped in and the album "Living In Fear" was finally released in 1997. Unfortunately, Edwards died of pneumonia before the group was able to embark on a concert tour. The group decided to press on, and toured first with bassist Guy Pratt, and then Manny Yanes and second guitarist Luke Morley instead, to moderate success. The band disbanded shortly thereafter. This is the last album of Power Station as Palmer and Thompson both passed away in 2003. [Source: Wikipedia]
Notable tracks in the album are "Notoriety", "She Can Rock It", and the cover version of George Harrison's composition, "Taxman".

Watch these Power Station Music Videos at
Some Like It Hot
Get It On (Bang A Gong)


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