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REMIX-IT!

Weblink: REMIX-IT!

from remix-it, 02.06.09

http://raws.adc.rmit.edu.au/~S3161460/pp1/project1.html

Part2: http://raws.adc.rmit.edu.au/~S3161460/pp1_1/project2.html

You could also download the zip files here:
Part 1 (consist of bass and vocals timeline) http://raws.adc.rmit.edu.au/~S3161460/pp1/ezedia1.zip

Part 2 (consist of drum and synth timeline) http://raws.adc.rmit.edu.au/~S3161460/pp1_1/ezedia2.zip

Remix-It is interested in the past and future evolution of songs and music! So, using ‘Fast Lover’ by Melbourne electro-pop outfit Peacocks we traced the routes of it’s sound and followed it’s progress in the big wide world of remixing! Via http://www.pool.org.au/users/remix_it we encouraged viewers to listen to and download the separate instrumental tracks that make up the song and use them to re-create their own version of ‘Fast Lover’. We’ve presented Remix-it in the form of an interactive website where users can watch an explanatory video of the site & project, listen to the tracks, see interviews with the band and hear other peoples remixes! Remix-It see’s how we can learn from the past to build what we have in the future and by utilizing convergent and interactive web forums and media we are able to do this with ease.

Remix-it is an experimental media object designed as our attempt to adapt Charles Darwin’s theory of natural selection and to demonstrate that there is a similar pattern of selection and adaptation in the musical evolution. By allowing audience participation in remixing this particular song, the project aims at the convergence of various tunes which would lead to a variety of genres originating from one root.

Remix-it is an unending project that we hope will continuously grow. The separate instrumental tracks of the song are always available here for download and you are most welcome to participate and send your remix to us.

Credits:

The Peacocks
- Aaron Shanahan
- Josh Moriarty
- Mereki Beach

Producer
-David Carlin

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    13.06.09 — Natasha Mitchell

    (Note to wider public -

    (Note to wider public - these comments should be taken in the context of this being a university class exercise! These RMIT projects are very sophisticated, and we welcome much simpler and entirely amateur contributions to Gene Pool too!).

    Hi team (Aaron, Mereki, Jessica, Lorraine)

    This is a *great* idea..and good to intersect with the creative output of a band that a few of you are in together for this project.

    The website has some really interesting elements and context (especially the timeline, and also the band members' feelings about song construction and acknowledging influences).

    The sound distorts in your interview with the two band members...worth paying attention to that raw recording...and, generally I felt the audio mix was a bit too loud on the website (including the embedded audio of the track on the homepage). I love my music *LOUD* - but as web presentation it can be a bit over the top - especially when people might be surfing at work/internet cafes etc and don't expect the big sound to pop up.

    Perhaps it'd be good to do a few sample remixes of your own (with other audio elements from here on Gene Pool mixed in, to give people a sense of how far they might mutate/mess with/remix your song elements)...might inspire others to have a go (sorry there hasn't been more remixing here at Pool with your audio elements...yet!)

    Great idea, and thanks again for adding to the Gene Pool. And good luck with your next projects.Feel free to add your thoughts here too.

    Natasha Mitchell
    Presenter + science broadcaster - ABC Radio National
    http://abc.net.au/rn/allinthemind
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    Gene Pool coproducer

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    04.06.09 — Pool team

    Hey David et al, I heard the

    Hey David et al, I heard the music but wasn't sure if it was the remix on loop or a combination of remixes of the original file. Also, had trouble downloading the audio, and haven't been able to open up your interactive website to check out that video. It might be worth uploading Part 1 and Part 2 as separate weblink posts, as it was a bit unclear what was what. I really want to see the origin of the remixes and see who's been involved. And if I may suggest one more thing, why not do a screen capture of the actual websites, and use that as the image to match the weblink?
    Looking forward to seeing the site
    Bridget (Pool intern).
    PS - I can download emedia1.zip - but as I mentioned, it's confusing posting the three elements in one post i.e. the zip 1 and 2 which seem to be sound files and the website link discussed but not posted / unable to access...

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