SMILE and Flume

And we are back up and running! As some of you know, this past week I was out of town and needless to say, haven't been posting much. But I am back and ready to roll out some music for you all! So today I though we would kick things off with a nice remix of a song by Alicia Keys. I know, I know, lately there have been more covers and remixes being featured. But I do so because there are so many of these songs that go unnoticed and unheard, despite the fact that they are awesome. And this song is no exception! Alicia Keys is a singer who is most well known for her work in the R&B and soul scene. So naturally, the original song is of that same sort. But the remix is where things get more interesting. This remix is done by SMILE, and I have to say I am really happy with the way this remix was done. SMILE did a great job in maintaining the original feel of the song, keeping the song more on the chilled out side of electronic music. I am even going as far to say that this is not your typical electronic music, and definitely not EDM. This remix is one that still incorporates a lot of elements found in R&B and hip hop, making this more along the genre of trip hop. Now this used to be more of an underground genre, but is really starting to see a lot more spotlight now with the progression of the music scene. I am a huge fan of this style of music because of how different it sounds in comparison to a lot of what we hear now. There is a greater emphasis on hip hop beats and puts an incredible amount of importance on synthesizers. Normally electronic music of any kind is programmed, but synthesizers create a different kind of sound and tone. There is also a wonderful psychedelic touch to the song which is always a nice element to add. SMILE also runs on the future bass track of music, which is definitely still an underground style of music. This is one of my favorite genres of electronic music because of how chilled out it is. This is a style that slows it all down and has a heavier bass line. A lot of times, bass can be a little overwhelming. But this is not a thumping bass, rather something that is more drawn out. It is a low energy kind of sound, which gives the song that chilled out and sometimes even seductive sound. SMILE pretty much nailed it in all regards with this remix. He blends these two styles so incredibly well, while still involving a lot of Alicia Keys' original song. Sometimes remixes lose everything except the chorus, but with this remix we get a lot more of the original melody and lyrics. SMILE is not an artist I listen to regularly, but I will be definitely checking out his work. Today's instrumental song is by the DJ known as Flume. This is a guy who is the underground king of electronic music. His songs always hit home with me, and I love pretty much everything about his music. This is a guy who has mastered the art of future bass, and has done so out of the glaring spotlight. Flume is pretty much a genius when it comes to creating those laidback songs that we all love. I highly recommend checking out his repertoire of sounds, because to be quite frank, its wicked. I hope you enjoy the music and please feel free to comment!