If you have not been hired for a remix then you are going to need a song and some parts. You can then put a fresh spin on them.Īvoid bootlegging a song if there are already loads of good remixes of it. Sometimes old songs can be a great choice. If you are doing a bootleg for exposure, then choose something that is a well-known hit, or classic anthem. A happy pop song might not work well as a melancholy Techno song. a similar emotion/vibe to the music you write.a tempo that is not too far from yours.

a good catchy hook (vocal, lead synth, bass line).The original song must excite you so much that you want to feature the main part of it in your remix. If you feel you want to change it completely then it’s not the right song to remix. Only remix a song if you actually like it. Whether you are being offered an official remix or choosing a song to bootleg, it is crucial that you choose wisely. Or something else that has easy time stretching and pitch shifting for music production. Garageband, Audacity, FL Studio or even in a mobile app, but you might find it a lot easier on Ableton Live. You could do it with any DAW or editing software. Technically, you are not even meant to upload or share it. These are more common and usually made by DJs who want an alternative version of a song to play at their show. Like 'bootleg whiskey” in the prohibition times.

The Difference Between A Bootleg And A RemixĪn official remix is when the original artist/record label paid you or requested you to make it.Ī bootleg is an unofficial (and often illegal) version of a remix. We can make remixes of popular songs, underground songs or anything we like.īut before you can make your own remix songs, there are a few tips you should know about the art of remixing. It is a unique and fun thing about electronic music and hip hop. We can take one song of any genre, and reinterpret it in our own style. So I am often asked how to make a remix of a song. It then went on to be the highest selling track on BeatPort for that year. In 2010, my remix of Shakedown by Joan Reyes went to #1 on the BeatPort overall chart.

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