The King of Rock and Roll has inspired many remixes since his passing and the birth of the art that is mix-mastering. Here are three of my favourite:

Crawfish (Pilooski Edit)

Pilooski, the one who did that fab retouch on Frankie Valli, brings this tune up to date with some sweet beats, that have a way of sinking into your psyche. Elvis recorded the original version of Crawfish for the 1958 film King Creole. I had to include the clip when Elvis sings this song from the movie, because 1958 Elvis is too darn sexy! I think I’m going to be picking up Perfect some new white t-shirts soon! HOT!

A Little Less Conversation (Junkie XL)

The original is from the 1968 movie Live a Little, Love a Little , and this slick remix was made special for the release of Elvis 1, yet another re-release of Elvis singles. They marketed the heck out of this one, if I recall correctly. Junkie XL did such an amazing and seamless job on this cut up that even more mom loves this track!

Rubberneckin’ (Paul Oakenfold Remix)

The original of Rubberneckin’ is from the 1969 movie Change of Habit, which Elvis starred in with Mary Tyler Moore. This remix was done by Paul Oakenfold for the sequal to the above mentioned #1’s compilation, Elvis 2nd to None:
a collection of tracks that didn’t make it to #1.

1969 Elvis is pretty fine too!

UPDATE: My file server was acting up a bit lately, my apologies to everyone who had trouble downloading.

Strawberry Swing – Coldplay

Viva La Vida (2008)

Coldplay… they never miss. Why is that? When their newest album Viva La Vida was released a few months back, I was overwhelmed with the huge reaction from the blogsphere… everyone and their blogging dog was going gah gah for a fresh disk full of Coldplay goodies. The singles were flying over the airwaves, into the malls and cafes. The sensitive sounds of Chris Martin’s voice over beautiful instrumentations could not be escaped! Even though I adored their previous releases, I rebelled! I wanted nothing to do with this new album. Yes, I was sure that its good… but its formulaic. Its typical. Its exactly what you would expect from Coldplay. After all, their previous albums all contained gems of pure beauty, which capture the soul to take you away to a distant land where the only things that matter are harmony, beauty, and love. Great… just what I need!

I gave in this week. I could no longer resist it’s call. Vida la Vida is in my hot little hands, and I don’t plan to let it go. Yes it’s formulaic, but the formula belongs only to Coldplay. Try as I might, I cannot do anything but adore their music. Please Coldplay, continue to be typically you! I will not resist again.

I’ve posted my favourite track from the album: Strawberry Swing. It is beautiful with Coldplay’s masterful interplay of strings with guitar, a calming yet uplifting rhythm.

Talk (Junkie XL Remix)

Talk (2006)

I had to include the best remix of any Coldplay song anywhere, in my very humble opinion. Junkie XL’s remix of Talk is nothing short of breath taking. The track is a long one, clocking in at over 11 and a half minutes, a beautiful journey that is not to be missed.