The Blinkhorn Batch is a deliberate and meticulous selection of new dark, deep, and occasionally sinister sounds followed by a classic production of the same style. This ongoing series of posts is curated by Blisspop author Patrick Blinkhorn.Â
Starting off this installment of The Blinkhorn Batch is Norwegian artist Todd Terje’s remix of Dolly Parton’s classic song, “Jolene.” Terje’s remix is a slow burner in every sense – he sets a house-centric atmosphere, waiting until 2:28 to bring in Dolly’s iconic vocals. After Dolly belts the hook, Terje accompanies her voice with his funk-infused variation of a classic country walking bass line. At roughly ten months old, Terje’s remix is not new, but it’s still fresh. Listen to and download “Jolene (Todd Terje Remix).”
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Now down the rabbit hole we go, into the dark abyss also known as techno.
German artist Stephan Bodzin took Pan-Pot’s “Sleepless,” worked his magic with sound design, and created a spellbinding techno track. Listen to Bodzin’s remix here:
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Drumcode released Italian DJ/Producer Roberto Capuano’s “Wilford” in November of last year. “Wilford” is heavy hitting, yet restrained; melodic, yet simply structured. Listen to “Wilford” here:
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Spanish duo Chus & Ceballos delivered on their remix remix of Carlo Lio’s “Technicolour Boogie.” The Suara release is sure to get a positive response on dance floors the world over. Listen here:
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Techno hoss Alan Fitzpatrick is back with a dark, driving track on Drumcode. Fitzpatrick makes good use of effects, sound design, and a heavy kick to make “Eternia” memorable. Listen here:
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Today, Danish DJ/Producer KANT put up a Backstreet Boys inspired deep house track for free download. With “Why,” KANT demonstrates why he is a musical force to be reckoned with:
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This week’s classic is Pleasurekraft’s “Tarantula.” With a perfect kick drum, compelling percussion, and of course, the eerie tarantula-esque sample, “Tarantula” is a necessary track in every DJ’s library. Listen to a snippet of “Tarantula” here:
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