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RJD2 Remix Review Roundup!

Hello Fam-a-lam!

The reviews are in for my RJD2 remix, and the response was once again overwhelming! Time Out NY called me a “Brooklyn studio whiz,” The UK Independent noted that I’m “quickly becoming the go-to guy for remixes among the indie sector,” some more Sirius/XM satellite radio airplay, sat on Elbo.ws top ten list for well over a week, and for the 4th time this year hit #1 on the Hypemachine charts!

So… ttttthankkkkk yyyyyyouuuu a million times over to those of you out there that listened and/or had something kind to say!

Before I get down to business, I should tell y’all I’m hard at work on a few new remixes, two of which are quite different from my usual fare, in large part because there’s FEMALE SINGERS on both… Oooooooh

And now, down to bloggin’ bizzzness:

The Independent “Quickly becoming the go-to guy for remixes among the indie sector, Wilkis has a knack for retaining the integrity of the original track but adding just enough flavour to make the interpretation fresh and worth listening to.”
Time Out NY “This new version—reworked by Brooklyn studio whiz Alan Wilkis—is even better… A mix of between G-funk, classic soul and sunny California pop”
Altsounds “Be sure to take heed.”
Consequence of Sound
Better Propaganda
Pigeons and Planes
Killah Beez
Done Waiting
Day and Night “We cherish Alan Wilkis for his great remixes… This mix is pure funk, which mixes up sweetly with the song’s vocals.”
Hip Hop Press
Minneapolis Fucking Rocks “Wilkis draws the soulful, Wonder-esque vocals of the original and adds Parliament-thick synth-bass for a funky, taut remix.”
The Coolest Out “Another brilliant remix by the in vogue electronic singer/producer”
Rap Reviews
My Old Kentucky Blog
Above the Fold
Boom Boom Chik
Hip Hop Site
Cause = Time
Friday Mixtape
The Needle Drop
Daily Beatz “Alan Wilkis has done it yet again… This may be may favorite.”
Sheena Beaston “AW slows the track a bit, but not before adding some super funky keys and the magical dusting of his midas touch.”
Imageyenation “Wilkis gave the track some two-step-worthy ‘80s dancefloor thump and added a hefty dose of synthesized “Mothership” Funk.”
Green Shoelace
Hero Hill
TheMusic.FM
Katarokkar
Snob’s Music “Our favorite remixer, Alan Wilkis, is at it again.”
Silence is a Rhythm Too
The Daily Rind
Atari Cool Kids Forever
Skippers Chippers “His delightful take on RJD2’s ‘The Shining Path’ in my opinion is better than the original, and has that feel good groove coursing through it’s slap bass”
True to Sound “It’s fantastic, and better than the original in my opinion.”
S’il Vous Plait “AW’s remixes have a great variation in style, but one thing they do share is that they always come out the other end precision-made, smooth as silk, big fun and oh-so-cool.”
Subservient Experiment
No Modest Bear
Planeta Pop
Pop Stereo
LA is the new NY “Quickly becoming THE remixer of the moment.”
Some Kind of Awesome
Revenge of Rob Gordon
Blastercase
Static Television
Music for Perfect People
Attack Attack Attack “Another Alan Wilkis gem”
Stop.Play.Rewind
Billy Suede “The man has done it again… Simply can’t get enough… Keep them coming, Alan!”
JayeL Audio
Sonic Diet
Loren Wohl
Cater
Daft Who?
The World in a Paper Cup
Your Third Ear
Together in Digital Dreams
Sounds and Colors “Alan Wilkis remixes are too legit”
Nick’s Picks
How Can You Start a Movement…
Wright Stuff
Les Enfants Terribles

1 comment March 15th, 2010

Sweeter Disposition: Ministry of Sound, DJ Morse Code, and Rando Bikes…


Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee….

Hi friends!

My “Sweet Disposition” remix has struck again, this time with a trifecta of exciting news tidbits. First off, it’s been released on the latest Ministry of Sound compilation, “Hed Kandi: Nu Disco.” It features Chromeo, Fred Falke, Lindstrom, Grizzly Bear, Passion Pit, and… me? You can check it out here:

http://www.ministryofsound.com/product/na/albums/cd/hed_kandi_nu_disco_%282cd%29/

“…featuring a myriad of modern day disco gems taken from a dance music phenomenon that has taken over Hed Kandi headquarters and every enlightened dancefloor across the globe… Nu Disco is Hed Kandi’s perspective on the natural evolution of our beloved disco as it is transformed into the pioneering distant futuristic sound of the 21st century. This is disco’s budding romance with science fiction…”

Next order of business, the SD remix snuck it’s way onto DJ-AM-protegé DJ Morse Code’s latest mix, entitled “Walking on the Moon!” It’s a great mix (and not just because I’m biased!) – Calvin Harris, VHS or Beta, Miike Snow, and many more… Check it:

And lastly, just stumbled upon a rando BMX trick video, featuring Luke Marchant of Fly Bikes:

Hope all’s well. It’s finally warming up here in Brooklyn, so I’m a happy little clam… LATERZZZZZZZ!

-A

Add comment March 11th, 2010

New AW Remix: RJD2’s The Shining Path

Uh. C’mon. Bounce… C’MON!

It gives me IMMENSE pleasure to present my latest remix of RJD2’s “The Shining Path” from his new album, “The Colossus” (BUY IT). RJ is a 10-year-strong musical innovator and pioneer, and it’s been an honor to correspond with him and work on this. Furthermore, today on his website, he said he loves what I did with the remix, and I’m still buzzing quite a bit about that.

The man is a legend and needs no introduction. I vividly remember hearing “Ghostwriter” for the first time, and thinking “YES…” RJ’s unique vision, ability to cross genres, and garner the respect of so many major artists and fans alike is unparalleled. Also worth noting, he’s released his latest record himself, abandoning the traditional record label model at a high level. That’s something I wish I saw more of in the world and is pretty inspiring, to say the least.

As I tried to explain the big-deal-ness of this project to my parents, they looked at me encouragingly but blankly… until I explained that his song, “A Beautiful Mine,” was licensed as the theme song to AMC’s “Mad Men,” at which point their eyes lit up – “oh we LOVE that song.” Damn straight!

Enough gushing, and on to the remix… It features Grammy-nominated Phonte Coleman of Little Brother and The Foreign Exchange on vocals. Without getting too technical/music-dorky about it, the original song (listen here) had a 6/8 feel, reminiscent of some classic Motown. As I listened to Phonte’s vocal, though, I saw the potential to hear it as a straight 4/4 rhythm, but with hints of triplets. In non-dork terms, I gave the song a very different feel – elements of G-Funk, California 60’s surf-pop, 8-bit sounds, and more… I hope the result will make you want to strut in the sunshine. Check it out:

DOWNLOAD: “The Shining Path (Alan Wilkis Remix)” – RJD2

Enjoy it, and please help spread the word if you like what you hear!

Much love,
A

Add comment March 2nd, 2010

Yeasayer Remix Review Roundup

It’s been a few weeks since I put out my Yeasayer remix, and the response has been tremendous – by far the biggest I’ve ever received! From a mention in the UK’s Independent, to my very first Stereogum shout-out, to airplay on both KCRW and Sirius/XM Radio, to #1 on Hypemachine and “Hottest Track” on Elbo.ws, and lastly to [my favorite] soundtracking this girl’s how-to-make-balloon-animals video:

And to those of you that took the time to listen and/or post about it and/or help spread the word, THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!

Here’s the blog recap:

Pigeons & Planes: “AW has taken my favorite song from Yeasayer’s recent album Odd Blood and installed some robot arms and dance shoes”
KillahBeez
The Music Slut
Arjan Writes: “Super fun and very well put together… This kid has his golden fingers on the soundboard again. Two thumbs up.”
Under The Radar Magazine
Earmilk
Minneapolis Fucking Rocks
The Audio Perv
Nialler 9: “Watch out for this guy’s remixes. He good.”
The Coolest Out
Boom Boom Chik
Kickin’ The Peanuts
JP’s Blog
The Fast Life
Winnie Cooper [unbelievably cute dog alert]
Brain Magazine [silver naked people alert]
Fluo Kids
Cause=Time
The Mahogany Blog
TheMusic.FM
Pasta Primavera
Indie Music Filter
We Are The Mascotte
Cassette Couture
Danger Danger: “I don’t hesitate when it’s an AW remix, it’s always good.”
Snob’s Music
The OCMD
Super Official!: “Gives it the ‘ol Alan Wilkis midis touch”
Sound Verite
Sheena Beaston: “The sexy subtlety that is an ‘Alan Wilkis remix’ has once again been bestowed upon Beastonia”
Cities of the Plain
Music Like Dirt
EkEk Promotions
Scene Not Heard
Kevin John Gomez
Atari Cool Kids
La.Ga.Sta.
Kapeep City
True To Sound: “The brilliant Alan Wilkis… seems to be getting even more awesomer with every remix that he produces. His latest is of Yeasayer’s ‘Ambling Amp,’ and as good as the original is, I can honestly say I enjoy Alan’s remix more.”
Bored and Beats
Owl and Bear
Thieves by Tuesday
Newdust
Skippers Chippers
Les Enfants Terribles
Muzjiks
The World in a Paper Cup: “as always, a spectacularly well done remix”
S’Il Vous Plait
unltd.at
No Modest Bear
The Color Awesome
Me And All My Friends
Together in Digital Dreams
I Really Love Music
Disco Naivete
Mojophenia
Revenge of Rob Gordon
Fuzzy Thoughts
Radio Deconstruction
Gis Gis Gis
611 Records
The Pro Show
Dots and Dashes
Dumb Bass
Rainy Tuesday
JayeL Audio
Sleep Never
Ce Soir J’ai Piscine
Standard Deviations
Hype Musik N Stuff
3 Days Before the Show
Musicphileosophy
Your Third Ear
The Chuckness
La 3e Heure
Radio DKO
Headphone Handicap
Audio Sovereignty
Music is my Sunshine
Juicy Fruit
Toy*Tune
FRVR Disco
Sounds Analytical
The Funky Folk

Phewf… that was a lot… 93 to be precise…

Love,
A

Add comment February 23rd, 2010

Radio Interview with The Weekly Feed!

Yoyoyoyo!

I just did my very first radio interview for a show called “The Daily Feed” on WFPK 91.9 FM in Louisville, KY. The show will be re-broadcast on a few other stations nationally.

Past interviewees include OK GO, Spoon, Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros, Sonic Youth, and more! I’m feelin both proud and flattered to say the least… Although I’m totally cringing at the sound of my own voice.

Catch the interview, weirdo-voice and all, right here: On the Phone with… Alan Wilkis

And in closing, I think it’s only appropriate to post a few amazing radio-related songs, starting with my favorite of all time:

Love,
Alan

Add comment February 18th, 2010

Let’s Get Sirius!

Attention Sirius XM Radio Customers!

My Yeasayer remix is on the much-respected My Old Kentucky Blog show today. Tune in to SIRIUS XMU, Channel 26 on SIRIUS & channel 43 on XM – the two-hour program starts at 12pm ET and is replayed again at Midnight ET.

I’m on there alongside Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings, Cold Cave, Holly Miranda, Phoenix, Rogue Wave, and many more… Check out the playlist and download some MP3’s from the show at My Old Kentucky Blog.

And, lastly, because I can never pass up an opportunity for a bad pun, especially when it involves Jermaine Jackson, here’s the amazingly funky Stevie-Wonder-produced “Let’s Get Serious”

Much love,
A

Add comment February 16th, 2010

NEW AW REMIX: Yeasayer’s “Ambling Alp”


Friends!

I’m insanely pleased to announce my latest remix, this time of Yeasayer’s “Ambling Alp” from their upcoming record “Odd Blood.” If you’re unfamiliar with Yeasayer, please take a moment to check them out, as they are an UNBELIEVABLE band. They write wonderful wonderful music, and they manage to combine live instruments with electronics & samples in a totally unique and inspiring way.

As I told their guitarist, Anand, within minutes of hearing the remix stems, I was completely floored. I was already a big fan, but upon hearing each instrument isolated, I couldn’t believe my ears. They labored over every little sound with the utmost care, from the tiniest percussion slaps, to their singer Chris’ own voice re-pitched through a sampler… All I could think was “man, I gotta step my game up if I’m gonna do this song any justice.”

I tried to approach my remix with that similar attention to detail in mind. I re-harmonized the song into a minor key, and I mixed a number of electronic sounds (synths, bleeps, boops) with live instruments (banjo, live hi-hat & snare drum). The song struck me as having some African influences deep in it – I tried to tease those out a bit more, although filtered through my bizarre-child-of-the-80s lens…

I’m especially proud of this, and I’ve gotten a great response from the band about it – I really hope you like it, too! And as always, please feel free to download and share it with any and everyone you know! HELP ME SPREAD THE WORD!

Download: “Ambling Alp (Alan Wilkis Remix)” – Yeasayer

Also, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE support the band and pick up their album when it drops next week. And check out their psychedelic not-safe-for-work video, below, and the also not-safe-for-work website Ambling Alp Experience:

Bye! I LOVE YOU!

Love,
Alan

2 comments February 2nd, 2010

New AW Remix: Chester French “C’Mon”

Hi-de-ho, my little Wilcassettes!

I’m extremely pleased to share my latest remix of “C’mon” by Pharrell-protégés, Chester French. I was tapped by CF, alongside San-Fran electro-bangers, Pance Party, to assemble a special FREE HOLIDAY DOWNLOAD just in time for the New Year.

If you aren’t already familiar with Chester French, then you’ve probably been living under a rock… In the past year, they have toured with Lady Gaga, Blink 182, and Weezer, been featured in Vogue, The New York Times, and pretty much every major media outlet in existence… and their debut record, “Love the Future” was recently listed as one of iTunes’ top pop albums of the year… It should also be noted that CF-frontman, D.A., is just an all-around awesome dude.

“C’mon” was particularly fun for me to work on, as it’s such a complex piece of pop. It’s full of unpredictable chord changes, half-measures, and countless twists n’ turns. As usual, I tried to keep within the form of the song while putting my own spin on it. Hope you like!

You can stream or download my remix here, and please feel free to share it with EVERYONE YOU KNOWWWWWWWW!!!

DOWNLOAD: “C’Mon (Alan Wilkis Remix)” – Chester French

And lastly, I wanted to leave y’all with a few of my favorite XMas jamz:

1) Augie Rios “Donde Esta Santa Claus?”

2) Alvin & The Chipmunks “Christmas Don’t Be Late”

3) Charlie Brown – “Christmas Time Is Here”

Add comment December 27th, 2009

New Remixes, Studio Vids, PJPJ, n’ More!

Why hello there, friends!

It’s been a little while, apologies for being a bit out of touch. I was busy stuffing myself full of Turkey and enjoying the drive through Connecticut. Hope those of you Stateside had a wonderful Thanksgiving, and a pleasant regular old week to the rest of you international folk!

I’ve been hard at work over here, a few exciting tidbits to report:

1) I’ve completed a brand spankin’ new remix for a very talented band, and friends of mine from college. I would have shared it with y’all already, but there’s been some talk of a potential “official” release for it… so I’m in a bit of a holding pattern there – stay tuned!

2) I’m about 2/3’s of the way finished with another remix for an artist that I have truly loved and admired over the years. By some insane stroke of luck, I’ve been corresponding with him over email and working on a new single from his upcoming record. I shouldn’t say who he is just yet, but I WILL say that fans of the show Mad Men will be especially excited about this one.

3) Been hard at work, co-producing for my pals, Project Jenny, Project Jan, on their new record. We’re entering the tracking stages. The skeletons are in place for all the tunes, now on to recording different live parts and honing, editing, and honing some more. It’s gonna be awesome.

4) Wanted to share a few more studio videos with y’all from my adventures with Rob a few weeks ago at his studio in Greenpoint. If nothing else, these videos are a neat little way of demystifying the recording process a bit…

Me, Finger Pickin’

Rob, Laying Down Dome Old-Timey Piano

Me, Doing My Best Wilco Impression

5) Lastly, wanted to share two songs I just can’t get enough of, lately… The first is a recording of “Mr Bojangles” by the legendary Esther Philips:

AND, “Aht Uh Mi Hed” by the also-legendary Shuggie Otis:

Much love,
Big A

1 comment November 29th, 2009

Shwayze Remix Review Roundup!

Man oh man… My Shwayze remix has been getting an outrageous response… THANK YOU SO MUCH to all the folks who were kind enough to listen/tweet/share/write about it! Thanks to you, I spent 3 days straight at the top of HypeMachine’s Twitter charts, as well as on Elbo.ws’ “Hot Tracks” List. Not too shabba-labba-ding-dong.

Before I jump to the blog recap, just want to share my utter excitement for the next few remixes I’ll be working on. Been in touch with some truly wonderful bands & artists whom many of you probably know quite well, and I’m SO pumped to work on their stuff!

Also, spent the majority of this weekend writing and recording with my talented friend, Rob. Here’s a little footage of me chunking along on the drums… I’m self-taught & only started playing 2 yrs ago, so hopefully not too crappy all things considered:

Here’s what peoples are saying about the Shwayze track:

Sheena Beaston “We are head over heels with Wilkis’ teched out, glitchy, grooving basslines”
The Coolest Out “Had me head nodding & hitting repeat over & over again”
Pasta Primavera
True to Sound
Pop Awesome
Ekek Promotions
We Like It Indie
The Young Kingz Daily
Atari Cool Kids
Pigeons and Planes “Badass”
Consequence of Sound
The Fast Life
Dr. Funkenberry
Rock the Dub
Earmilk
The Audio Perv
The World in a Paper Cup “Wilkis knows how to give a track a real spit & shine freshness… A must for your gym mix. It gets your pulse up and your energy pumping.”
91.9 WFPK Radio Louisville
Chic Moustache Club
Kapeepcity “It can’t get any hotter than this”
Super X Official
Etnobofin
¡Empower!
Boom Boom Chik
Blastercase
Ecoutez
Subservient Experiment
honkabitch
Attack!Attack!Attack!
Daily Beatz
Cassette Couture
No Modest Bear
Nosser Jammer
Bored and Beats
Sounds and Colors
Famous Sounding Words…
Nyne Dymondz
Drown Your Beliefs
Stallin the Man
Thieves by Tuesday
Slope Radio
Deconstruction
Revenge of Rob GordonWild Cub
Carpe Musica
Dilligent.Me
Nibootoo

2 comments November 9th, 2009

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DOWNLOADS:

"The Shining Path (Alan Wilkis Remix)" - RJD2

"Ambling Alp (Alan Wilkis Remix)" - Yeasayer

"C'Mon (Alan Wilkis Remix)" - Chester French

"Get U Home (Alan Wilkis Remix)" - Shwayze

"Sweet Disposition (Alan Wilkis Remix)" - The Temper Trap

"Warm Heart of Africa (Alan Wilkis Remix)" - The Very Best ft. Ezra Koenig of Vampire Weekend

"1901 (Alan Wilkis Remix)" - Phoenix

"Manufactured Consent (Alan Wilkis Mamaremix)" - mamarazzi

"Love Astronaut (Alan Wilkis Remix)" - Murder Mystery

"The Hustle" - Alan Wilkis

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