He calls it Gigantic Mix, and huge it is. Los Angeles artist Harrison Schaaf gives us a lesson in production with his 30 minute mix
that blurs the lines between mashups, remixes, DJing, and original
production. Largely electro and rap
based, this one sinks its teeth in right from the get go and doesn’t stop
giving us something to think about, if not just plain dance to. Says Schaaf himself:
“I feel like the world
of mashups and remixes and original tracks is a bit difficult to navigate. With
mashups in particular the artistic process and context are important in terms
of defining what you're actually doing. Did you hear a collection of elements
put together in a certain way, or did you stumble upon a combination that you
liked while you were practicing your Dj set? Also - if I make and finish a
track and never think about putting a Rich Boy acapella over it, and then I go
to the club, and two seconds before I mix in that track have the idea to throw
the acapella over it, am I mashing up, creating a live remix, or just adding
something to what is largely my own work, even with the acapella taken into
account? Whatever your parameters of artistic credit are, flexibility of
definition is definitely in order here.”
Grab the mix, and if you’re wondering about the source
material you haven’t heard, it’s probably original productions by Schaaf
himself, some of which can be downloaded from his myspace HERE. Enjoy!
1. The Bump Remix - Harrison Schaaf vs. Aphletik
2. Badd Remix - Harrison Schaaf vs. Yin Yang Twins
3. NYC Beat Remix/Twoface - Harrison Schaaf
4. What You Know Remix/Could Be Bad - Harrison Schaaf vs. T.I.
5. This Is Metal Part I - Harrison Schaaf
6. A Proper Education (Give It To Me) - Eric Prydz vs. Rick James
7. This Is Metal Part II - Harrison Schaaf
8. Chrome Punch - Harrison Schaaf Featuring Ian J
9. What You Know Remix/V.S.O.P. - Harrison Schaaf vs. T.I.
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Harrison Schaaf – Gigantic Mix
he's a genius. Talented, gorgeous, fresh. I want to listen to his music my whole life. it takes me on a beauitiful journey.
Posted by: dennie gordon | May 01, 2008 at 11:13 AM
Harrison,
I can't believe how wonderful and talented you are!! You are truly Grandma and Goompah's pride and joy.
May you always be thankful for your good fortune!
We love you,
G&G Gordon
Posted by: grandma gordon | July 20, 2008 at 05:05 PM