That's a whole political game there. I know there's legal issues but bootlegging an alternative mix and creating a street vibe is actually the best way to get noticed. Apart from hustling. Or a manager who hustles!
I know a few people in the techno/house underground who really work it but still haven't been given the kind of remixes they capable of. In purely practical terms remixes for majors are marketing tools so it helps if Mixmag says you're hot. There's so many levels in that game. It's like cameo spots on hip-hop records - it's a game. Madonna tends to go for people she thinks are cool, remixes are all tied up with marketing and politicking and having the right contacts. Same with movie soundtrack work. Look how long it took for Felix to do a mix for her. Some artists are more hands-on - like Tricky had singled out a certain Detroit producer for a remix, then he lost his deal. Robbie from The Avalanches wanted Carl Craig. They're on an indie, so they have more autonomy. It's a shame. There are some terrible remixes of R&B records around. You really have to wonder who would want a trance mix by Thunderpuss of a Whitney Houston record. If there's one good thing about the mash-up culture it's created an alternative to that! > Inbox Message > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: (313) Felix Da Housecat Vs Madonna > Date: 18/11/2002 16:38:26 > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Here's a question...any ideas on how to get in contact with the people who > are involved in making remix descisions for Madonna? I have a friend who is > an artist, of notable hard techno credit, who has been interested in this for > awhile. > Steve
