Great match. These two tunes go together really well.
You've used two tunes i don't know, with vocals not in English, and i've enjoyed it every time i've listened to it. The instrumental is great.
I was going to listen to the originals like i normally do when doing these reviews, but have decided not to cos i'm liking this one just as it is!
Cons:
None. everything is where it should be, and the whole mix sounds tight.
Personally I'm a big fan of the pet shop boys, just love that typical synth-pop sound they produce. In this mashup there's a realy sweet balance between the two tracks.
The acapella of Stephanie Carcache is perfectly blended in timing wise, key wise and topped on that fixed up with some neat FX.
Level of the vocal is slightly boosted compared to the original pet shop boys but that is just fine since the used acapella is very "clean".
Cons:
None! The only thing i could think of is put down in the tips section.
Tips:
Where are the pet shop boys vocals? It would be so cool if they just sing along in the 2nd part of the chorus (the "uh ooh" combined with "you need more, you need more") But then again.. this is just me as a pet-shop-fanboy talking :)
Swiss DJ Fac's here again with a very unusual combination. Who would've thought that the vocals of the old school rock band Lynyrs Skynyrd's "Simple Man" would flow so easy over the clubby Spears track?! The mix sounds very crisp and levels and production are excellent!
Cons:
The only con I think of that the instrumental might be a tad repetitive to support the length of the track, which is almost 6 minutes. Apart from that this is a very solid mix.
Tips:
Apart from the critique I have above, I really like this track, and I can't think of anything that might help it make any better. Fac did an excellent job on this - and anyone should take the time to listen to his track here.
Using Muse in a mash-up is always a plus, and having them back the stylings of Swedish pop starlet Agnes works quite well here, giving bite (and dare I say balls) to an otherwise cheesy pop tune. Great production and song structure - the sections of the two songs complement each other, and I love the Muse vocal bridge, but my favorite bits are the refrains, especially the last one, where Agnes drops to a lower register.
Cons:
While the refrains are quite harmonic, there is some slight uneasiness between the vocal verses and Muse's chord progressions - no "bum" notes, mind you, just some rather odd intervals. However, the combo grew on me with repeated listenings.
Tips:
Err...Don't drink and drive. Seriously though, I enjoy your productions and this is a good example of a classic genre-jamming mash-up. Maybe just give a little more attention to harmonies, but keep up the good work!
Dj Fac - Dj Submitted - Added 10/03/09
Get I.O.U. Home
(Shwayze vs. Freeez)
WOW! A complete stomper from DJ FAC this time. Very nice tune which should please some of the dance/electro heads around here!! This is the best use of IOU I have ever heard in a mash. Everything works well on this track which has a real feelgood vibe to it. It sounds like an original label release (and should be!!!)
Cons:
Not a single one matey.
Tips:
Nah, not one ;) We need more tunes like this one.
Dj Fac - Dj Submitted - Added 09/02/09
Black Betty In Ensenada
(Feeland vs. Ram Jam)
Wow! I didn't know what to expect, but this is great - an electro version of "Black Betty". The sound jumps right out and grabs you by the throat. There's some tension between the two chord progressions in parts, but it works well here, lending Ram Jam a kind of dark and ominous edge. I like the way you integrated some of the guitar riffs as well. I think this
would go over very well on the dancefloor as part of an electro set. In any case, it's a cool track.
Cons:
My only criticism is the ending - there's a long bridge without vox, then a drumless verse, and then it's suddenly over, which is sort of an anti-climax. I feel the tune could either be restructured or (preferably) just made longer with a final refrain.
Tips:
Your ideas and production skills are excellent, so maybe give a little more attention to song structure - it's nice to have some development, tension and resolution to a track. Other than that, keep on trucking - I dig your work!
Dj Fac -
Dj Submitted - Added 08/08/09 You Got Another Bang Comin'
(Brevi vs. Judas Priest)
Dub and British metal – in this case, a winning combination! JP flows comfortably over the Brevi loops and the dub is tough enough to support the vocals. The additional guitar bits and gunshots are a nice touch and the sound is rock solid, making this an enjoyable track.
Cons:
Despite the extras, this mash doesn’t really develop, let alone climax. I kept waiting for the full drums to kick in and was a little disappointed to hear the same repeated loop instead.
Tips:
None. I’ll just say that compared to some of your other mash-ups, this one sounds a tad routine. It’s a very good mash, don’t get me wrong, but in my opinion lacks the extra push (e.g. some drum samples or a few more elements from the JP track) to make it great.
Dj Fac -
Dj Submitted - Added 07/09/09 Dragonfire (There They Go)
(Katalyst vs. Krafty Kuts)
This is an awesome track !! For all the DJ Fac fans, you are in luck cause this track keeps within his great style. All the beat matching is perfect and the combination of the acapella and the instrumental makes an interesting track too. I really enjoyed your new work my friend, I would say this is another DJ Fac hit. Congratulations mate !!!
Cons:
I think there's a little bit of saturation on your audio quality, also the track duration (4:19) is a little too long for an A+B mash but that’s all I can think off.
Tips:
I don’t have much to say about the negatives of your work, I think you are a really great producer, perhaps to put more attention on the audio quality but that’s all, I will play this mash live, congratulations again mate !!
Dj Fac -
Dj Submitted - Added 07/02/09 Smack That New Divide
(Linkin Park vs. Akon)
It works! even though you used sources which I never thought I'd hear in a mash. I still can't decide if akon should do rock tunes from now on or LP should get an rnb singer ;-)
Cons:
The akon vox sounds as if it wasn't embedded in the mental but more on top of it (especially in the chorus). Some FX on the vox could help.
Tips:
More swiss cheese please :)
Dj Fac -
Dj Submitted - Added 06/19/09 The Creation That Feeds
(Stereo MC's vs. Nine Inch Nails)
This is an original idea and really well executed. The vocals fit like a glove to the Stereo MC's instrumental and you made Mr. Reznor sound funkier than ever - he's in love lately so I guess that explains it LOL. I especially love the ending (3:56 till the end), the chorus fx (or is it extra background vocals?) add extra magic to your mash-up.
Cons:
If I have to be REALLY picky, Trent's vocals sound a wee bit dry at the chorus, but this is nothing to write home about since you could easily spice them up by adding some extra reverb or echo. That's all folks!
Tips:
The summer is here (in Greece at least :P) so please bring on more summery tunes!
Dj Fac -
Dj Submitted - Added 06/05/09 Crushed Pony
(Ginuwine vs. Paramore)
This breathes new life into the old Ginuwine track. Very nice use of the acapella to give an old Rnb song a new lease of life. I also really like the artwork.
Cons:
None for you Facster, you know what you’re doing and you do it well.
Tips:
Submit more tracks, people love you’re work.
Dj Fac -
Dj Submitted - Added 05/10/09 Jenny Hold On
(The Killers vs. Lisa Stansfield)
Great choice of source material on both fronts which work genuinely very well together in all the right places. Good sound quality in it's overall production as well.
Cons:
For my ears there were a couple of minor off key moments where the vocal felt like it was straining to fit. Pitchwise it was feeling maybe a little flat in a few places as well.
Tips:
None really. You are clearly a competent Bootlegger who knows how to pick his source material well. All I would suggest is that maybe this track would benefit from a revisit with fresh new ears ~ just to nail the very minor trouble spots mentioned.
Dj Fac -
Dj Submitted - Added 04/23/09 Show Me Love At 5:55
(Zuri West vs. Robin S)
This is a beautiful combo. It's amazing how you managed to take a tired a capella like "Show me Love" and create a tune with a whole new feel! The production on this is excellent too.
Cons:
Nope, none. This is excellent.
Tips:
Try to find more unexpected combinations like this.
