Mar 20, 2009

HiDef 001 – Mixed by Ben Brown

HiDef 001 Mixed by Ben Brown

Audio Logic Recordings

HiDef 001

This past fall, Seneca Giese at Audio Logic Recordings invited me to be involved with the first in a new mix compilation series. The title of the series stems from the series of parties we had done here in Chicago by the same name, and this first installment is an extension of those events in addition to being an expression of my personal taste in electronic dance music material.

This piece was done entirely in Ableton Live, with each track being highly edited and remixed to fit more cohesively in the entire mix. Features of each of these individual tracks appear throughout the mix.. some are obvious, some are hidden a little deeper.

The process wasn’t like a normal DJ mix; it was a much more ‘produced’ and premeditated concept. I chose the tracks that went well together before considering the flow of the mix in its entirety. For example, the first transition completed was the last in the final mix; the great Ricardo Tobar remix of Fairmont’s “I Need Medicine” layered, looped, and edited over the entirety of Jamie McHugh’s beatless electronica track, “Stammer”. Each of these ‘track-to-track’ transitions were done independently. Eventually I had good amount of larger chunks consisting of 2 or 3 tracks that were then combined into the sections which then formed the entire mix.

Moonbeam and Funky Bastard Remixes

Tyler Michaud and the New School Recordings crew approached me about a remix for the Moonbeam track in the early fall of ‘08 but I had to pass on it initially. I had the samples and realized after a few weeks that the melodies and atmosphere in the track were perfect for an opening track. We got it approved for the mix and I worked it into the intro track. Turned out to be a nice chill/melancholic opener for the CD.

Listen to Moonbeam feat. Blackfeel Wite – First Night (Ben Brown Intro Mix)

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I wanted to include the original mix of TFB’s Koalas For Breakfast but just couldn’t find a way to do it justice in the mix, as it’s such a good piece of organic guitarness on it own. I knew I wanted to remix the track when I heard it and worked it into a bit more of a summery tune with more dancefloor energy for later in the mix.

Listen to The Funky Bastard – Koalas For Breakfast (Ben Brown’s Toasted Koala Remix)

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I had fun with the mix. This was my first endeavour into the official DJ Mix Compilation world, and I’m fairly happy with the results. I hope you are too.

-B^2

HiDef 001 Tracklist

Moonbeam featuring Blackfeel Wite – First Night (Ben Brown Intro Mix)
Jimmy Van M – My Eyes featuring Steve T (2am JVM & Marc Mitchell Mix)
Eelke Kleijn – Dopamine Theory
Amoeba Assassin – Rollercoaster (KOS Remix)
Pete Lazonby – Wavespeech (Descent Mix)
Jamie McHugh – Lunar (John Selway Remix)
RPO & David Weed – Industry Part 2
Lil Dirty – Vintage (Jim Rivers Remix)
Elegant Universe – Hypnotized
Ricardo Tobar – La Otra Playa
Wize – Grand Voyage (TBS Remix)
The Funky Bastard – Koalas For Breakfast (Ben Brown’s Toasted Koalas Mix)
Fairmont – I Need Medicine (Ricardo Tobar Remix)
Jamie McHugh – Stammer

HiDef Samples and Downloads

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Purchase HiDef 001 online: Audio Logic’s HiDef Page

P.S. The cover pic was taken outdoors in February.. was -10F with wind chill during that shoot, so that’s why I look cold. Thanks to Jason Warth for the great cover design, photos, and for making me look at least a little bit better than bad for the cover.

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Mar 13, 2009

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Ben Brown – Chinstroke + 151 Out Now

Chinstroke / 151 EP

Audio Logic Recordings

Ben Brown Chinstroke + 151 EP [Audio Logic

My two latest are now available for download:

Check out the Chinstroke/151 EP here

Here’s a sample of Ben Brown – 151:

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Sample of Ben Brown – Chinstroke:

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Check out all the great DJ Feedback for this release.

Here are my previous posts on these two tracks:

Let me know what you think of this release.. would love to hear from you!

-Ben

Mar 2, 2009

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Kanye West – Love Lockdown (Ben Brown Remix)

Kanye West – Love Lockdown

Ben Brown Remix

Kanye West - Love Lockdown (Ben Brown Remix)

Kanye West released remix parts for Love Lockdown in Fall 0f 2008. I picked up the remix stems up and came up with this little jam. I’d say its a groovey prog houser, but genres lines can be tricky.. definitely a little more mainstream appeal than most of my other work.

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Feb 25, 2009

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Ben Brown – 151

Audio Logic Recordings

Ben Brown - Chinstroke/151 EP

Here’s some info about “151″, a new Ben Brown track on Audio Logic.

151 is a pretty straightforward progressive house banger with the production more focused on fx work and sequencing… It builds pretty well and has some great energy for use more during peak time sets. This one has recieved some support from Tiesto on his Club Life radio show in the spring of 2007 (forget which episodes). I also included this track on my “15 Minutes of Fame” guest mix on Tiesto’s Club Life show that appeared on another Club Life episode around the same time. I’ve been waiting to put out this track for a little over a year, so its nice to have it finally hitting the shelves.

-Ben

Here’s Audio Logic’s write-up on 151

151 is a progressive gem that sets the mood immediately and keeps the listener locked in. Ben uses an arpeggiated bass line to set the track apart and combines it with a funky melody that creates a relentless groove. 151 will raise energy levels in an intimate room or massive festivals making 151 a versatile weapon of choice for all DJs.

Release Date: March 10, 2009

Downloads Available on Ben Brown Beatport Page

Here’s a sample of the track:

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Free Download : Ben Brown – “151″

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Check out the other track on this EP : Ben Brown “Chinstroke” – Download

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Feb 21, 2009

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Ben Brown – Chinstroke

Audio Logic Recordings

Ben Brown - Chinstroke/151 EP

Here’s some info the new Ben Brown track, titled “Chinstroke”. The track is out on March 10, 2009 on Audio Logic Recordings. Some people have asked where I got the name for this one… a good friend of mine and fellow dj/producer use the term to describe people that go out to clubs and stroke their chins, analyzing and critiquing music instead of enjoying it and having a good time. I’ll admit though I’m guilty of being “chinstroker” occassionally… it comes with the territory.

If you’re on Facebook, you can become a “fan” of Chinstroke

Here’s Audio Logic’s write-up

Chinstroke showcases Audio Logic’s distinctive progressive sound. The track starts with slamming percussion that builds with an airy tension. Haunting melodies captivate the listener in a rage of energy as the lead filters in and out. The driving bass line creates an intense experience as the track builds and channels incredible energy. Chinstroke has a fantastic vibe that will become a favorite on dance floors across the globe.

Release Date: March 10, 2009

Downloads Available on Ben Brown Beatport Page

Audio Logic has allowed for early samples of the tracks to be available for streaming and download, including direct downloads and a torrent for your convenience.Check them out below.

Here’s a sample of the track:

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