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Watch Full Video Mashup Here ! Barcelona's own AV artists: O.A.U! bring us a fun and interesting Video Mashup experiment featuring 28 tracks in 1. I can see why that Ukelele kids voice was in your dreams as this must of taken a long time to make. Nice Job fellas
Another beautiful genre clash from Amoraboy. I had initial doubts about this when I saw the sources but this is exceptionally well crafted and is brilliant from first listen. Dave Gahan's vocals sound a lot smoother than they do in the original track and work spot on with the laid back guitar riffs of Sultans of Swing. Its a perfect blend of both songs that works like a dream.
Cons:
Not a one on this bud!
Tips:
None - you're on your game mate.
Amoraboy -
Dj Submitted - Added 09/22/09 Feel The Light
(Martha Wash vs. Gorillaz)
Martha Wash is best known as one half of The Weathergirls ("It's Raining Men"). She was also the criminally uncredited voice behind various 1990s mega-hits by C+C Music Factory, and Black Box. Apart from that, she's widely recognised in "Clubland" due to tracks like 1998's "Catch The Light". errr...thank you Google.)
Enter Amoraboy, who mixes Martha's club style acapella with "Feel Good Inc" by the Gorillaz. The two tracks match in key and structure, but they're otherwise worlds apart in style. The result is as entertaining as it is interesting.
Cons:
None, except it took a couple of listens to grow on me. That's purely subjective, though.
Tips:
Pour Vous? Non.
Amoraboy -
Dj Submitted - Added 09/21/09 J'traine Des Clocks
(Coldplay vs. Olivia Ruiz)
Not being familiar with the acapella (Oivia Ruiz) used I wasn't sure what to expect from this tune but I was very plaesantly surprised. The electro instrumental works wonderfully with the vocals and lends this track a late 70's, early 80's experimental electro sound (a la early OMD, Human League). Production-wise everything is perfect and on point. Excellent tune.
Cons:
The use of Olivia Ruiz may put a lot of people off as they may not know the artist this may deter them from downloading - DON'T BE PUT OFF - DOWNLOAD THIS NOW.
Tips:
None - bring us some more of these sultry chantreuses!
Amoraboy -
Dj Submitted - Added 09/16/09 Return Of The Wind
(Mark Morrison vs. Kansas)
A very original mashup here - I think I have never heard someone use Dust In the Wind by Kansas before. You chose your sources well, because they fit like a glove. Production and sound quality are absolutely ace. I dare say this is what mashups should be - you bring together two completely different genres and make something new out of it. A true case of 1+1=1. Loving it! :)
Cons:
None.
Tips:
Download this song, close your eyes only for a moment and listen to this mashup by Amoraboy, folks - great stuff! :)
Amoraboy -
Dj Submitted - Added 09/12/09 Uptight Bamba
(Stevie Wonder vs. Los Lobos)
A simple, but truly excellent lil' A+B in the Amoraboy soul-food style we've come to expect. Anything but uptight, if this mash-up doesn't put a smile on your face and get your toes tapping and head nodding, you may be suffering from severe clinical depression and are
advised to seek psychiatric consultation/treatment (listening to much of Amoraboy's work could serve as beneficial supplementary therapy). But I digress. Although basic, this track demonstrates the quintessence of mash-up-making: mixing two or more complementary originals together to form a surprising, yet natural-sounding, new song. I really dig it!
Cons:
Despite my reputation as a notorious critic/nitpicker, I can't find any fault with this except to say I wish it were longer with maybe a bit of the "La Bamba" refrain at the end.
Tips:
No tips for you, man. You're one of my favorite (relative) newcomers of the year - just keep on bringing the instant mash-up classics!
Amoraboy -
Dj Submitted - Added 08/27/09 I Heard I'm No Good
(Marvin Gaye vs. Amy Winehouse)
Amoraboy's back! This is an excellent down-tempo old-school mix featuring a legendary voice and the ace production skills of Mark Ronson (who supplied the instrumental). It demonstrates the skill of matching sophisticated chord progressions of days gone by as opposed to simply relying on the inter-changeability of (most) contemporary pop. For those
familiar with Marvin's original (most everyone), this may take some getting used to, due to the unusual harmonies, but I give it an "A" for a great mash and great sound.
Cons:
All my initial cons were abated by re-listening. This more than makes up for your recent misstep ("It Takes Feeling").
Tips:
Please tag your mp3s!
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Amoraboy -
Dj Submitted - Added 08/16/09 It Takes Feeling
(Marvin Gaye and Kim Weston vs.
Irene Cara)
Anyone that uses the karaoke classic, What A Feeling is bound to get noticed. Amoraboy does Irene Cara’s classic justice here. The Marvin Gaye track fits nicely over the top and results in something you can imagine hearing being sung at a party !
Cons:
There’s not much to this track, it does what it promises, - but it’s not complicated. Your capable of so much more.
Tips:
I like it when your more ambitious, other than that you know what your doing.
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Amoraboy -
Dj Submitted - Added 08/05/09 Eyes Of Happy Children
(P.Lion vs. Survivor)
Great sounding and a punchy track to boot! The Eye of the Tiger vocal sits wonderfully over the jolly P.Lion backing track. Mastering levels are also spot on, and the 2 elements are of high quality. A most uplifting little tune!
Cons:
The only thing of note is that the 'And he's watchin' us all in the eye of the tiger' vocal could be beat matched a little tidier to the instrumental, (01:09 mainly and 1 glimpsing moment at 02:54). It runs away with itself a little but is hardly a major issue.
Tips:
No tips for you. You've been around long enough to know what you are doing effectively.
Amoraboy -
Dj Submitted - Added 07/10/09 Everybody's Got To Learn Under
The Bridge
(Red Hot Chili Peppers vs. The Korgis)
Every week on Mashtix we listen to a lot of new and interesting mashes. We have big names on the scene, who produce really good tracks, one of those names is Amoraboy and this is a really great mash. The structure of the track is really good and makes for fresh, and easy listening. The track time (4:08) is perfect, I really give you an "A" congratulations mate !!!
Cons:
I think that in the first part of the interaction (00:06 - 00:45) the pella was a little out of tempo, also the rhythm of the acapella with the mental makes a little weird (but not bad) harmony - But that’s all.
Tips:
Perhaps pay more attention to track synchronization (the tempo between pella and the mental) but, let me tell you - this is really a great track so keep making mashes like this!!
Amoraboy -
Dj Submitted - Added 07/01/09 Fuck New York
(Frank Sinatra vs. Lily Allen)
A very Unexpected Combination, Definately a very creative A+B mashup. The harmony works perfectly with the elements of the mash, that track will get the attention of rock nightclubs !!!!
Cons:
Your audio quality could be much better, I perceive that there is saturation on the part of the acapella. Some parts of your track are low (volume wise) and other parts louder than its instrumental paring. In other parts, the tempo doesn't fit really perfect (example at 00:11).
Tips:
I encourage you to put more attention to your audio quality. I also recommend you to do more mixing in your work, you are a really creative masher so I hope to listen to more Amoraboy tracks very soon !!!
Amoraboy -
Dj Submitted - Added 05/31/09 Still Loving Roxanne
(Scroptions vs. The Police)
This is a beautiful mix, which makes fantastic use of a tricky chord progression. Feels like being at summer festival near a river and so engaged with the song, one doesn't even notice the mosquito bites. Great stuff and highly recommended!
Cons:
The vocals may be a bit too loud during the verses.
Tips:
Rock on, man!
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Amoraboy -
Dj Submitted - Added 05/29/09 Light My Shoulders
(The Doors vs. The Do)
Very excellent match - if I didn't know any better, I'd think this was one song. Congrats on that great set of ears on you for spotting the similarities between those songs.
Cons:
No *real* cons - I enjoyed the hell out of this one. But if I just may... the the sound quality of the instrumental could be a bit better... I mean bitrate wise. It's probably a karaoke, correct?
Tips:
You could consider putting in a buck to buy the instrumental/karaoke version from an online store. They cost around a dollar, and are often of a better quality (higher bitrate) than the 'borrowed' ones you find online. ;) Anyways, keep up the great work, looking forward to hearing more.
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Amoraboy -
Dj Submitted - Added 05/19/09 My Baby Just Cares For Your Love
(Stevie Wonder vs. Nina Simone)
Great original sounding mash. I’m a big fan of Nina Simone & Stevie Wonder, so I was really looking forward to this mash. It delivers well, the Stevie acapella sits well on the piano driven instrumental.
Cons:
Whilst the acapella sits well, it’s not totally perfect. But it’s as close as you’re going to get it.
Tips:
I’ve been listening to you for a while now. I’m impressed with your source choices, and end productions. You don’t need any tips.
Amoraboy -
Dj Submitted - Added 05/07/09 What U2 Waiting For
(U2 vs. Gwen Stefani)
Great pairing and excellent execution on this one. It's a breath of fresh air to hear U2's New Year's Day with female vocals. Kind of a new take on an old tune.
Cons:
Having both Bono and Gwen sing at the same time is a bit distracting at times.
Tips:
You could try to look for an instrumental of New Year's Day to combine with Gwen's song, although I'm not sure there is one. Apart from that - keep up the great work - love what you did here.
Amoraboy -
Dj Submitted - Added 05/05/09 Dare It Again
(Gorillaz vs. Steely Dan)
A very snug fit between A + B. Beautifully in pitch and key and an incredibly pleasant listen. I'm not a massive Coldplay fan I'll admit - but I do like a bit of LP, so I was nicely surprised to hear the vocals complimenting the rather addictive riffs of the Coldplay Instrumental so very nicely. A great all round Mashup.
Cons:
None. Though if I was to be overly pedantic, I wouldn't have minded a fraction more treble / less muffly on the Instrumental, but that's just being ridiculously picky, so I'll shut up now.
Tips:
None. You clearly have your Mashup Art nailed my friend.
Amoraboy -
Dj Submitted - Added 05/02/09 My Iron Redemption Song
(Bob Marley vs. Radiohead)
A simply beautiful pairing, and that's saying something given how much I dislike Bob Marley. Strip away the backing and splice in an acoustic backing from the reggae master and Radiohead's "My Iron Long" becomes an altogether more heartfelt and touching track.
Cons:
There are a few bum notes in the choruses but that's almost par for the course with Thom Yorke. These could probably be tweaked out but they really don't spoil the track.
Tips:
Stick with diverse yet perfectly picked pairings like this and your Beyonce/Chubby Checker track and you should find a steady following heading your way.
Amoraboy -
Dj Submitted - Added 04/28/09 The Twist Of Single Ladies
(Beyonce vs. Chubby Checker)
Excellent tune, very well spotted pairing. The 'pella pitching is spot on and the intro makes for addtictive listening - don't think i'll here 'Sweet Child of Mine' again without humming 'oh oh oh ohhhhhhhhhh'! I've heard a lot of Kung Fu mashes over the last couple of years but this is one of the best (and funnest).
Cons:
Everything seemed to work here. Vocal pitching was excellent, no timing or key issues.
Tips:
Sounds like you've got a great ear - lets have some more like this one.
