Skrillex this, Skrillex that… how about Birthday celebration? Chicago duo and twin brothers Bryan and Jon celebrated their birthday yesterday with a flip of three Skrillex songs — two from Quest For Hearth and a daring option to remix considered one of his most iconic remixes for “In For The Kill” by La Roux.
These may very simply have been throwaway remixes, made for shits and giggles, however every of them are actually licensed bangers. “Rumble” turns right into a fierce drum & bass beat that completely captures the essence of the unique with a brand new time signature and method, means extra drums, plus some actually inventive synth work.
“Nonetheless Right here (With Them That I Introduced)” was an enormous tune the place Skrillex teamed up with Porter Robinson for the primary time. This might have ended so badly if taken within the unsuitable path, however the vocals with the basic bass home sound actually make sense and as soon as once more current a contemporary tackle the gorgeous unique that’s extra dance ground oriented.
Lastly, the “In For The Kill” remix… famously remixed by not solely Skrillex however Skream as effectively. For Birthdayy Partyy to not solely remix the unique however Skrillex’s personal remix is a daring selection, however as seen within the earlier two flips, they clearly have an ear for easy methods to take inspiration and put their very own spin on one thing in a inventive and profitable means. For this entry, they take the unique brostep-heavy remix and as soon as once more flip to drum & bass for the proper double-edged, high-energy banger.
All of the songs vary from between a minute and a half to a little bit over two minutes, so that they’re undoubtedly meant to be reside edits, however that does not imply they do not nonetheless pack a punch. Comfortable Birthday Birthdayy Partyy, we undoubtedly really feel like partying a little bit extra now.