BDJ's Cellar Full of Remixes

I'm Only Sleeping is one of Lennon's most Lennonesque songs: the chords keep meandering up and down, the lyrics look simple at first, but become more mysterious as you try to interpret them. The theme is a well-known Lennon view: Lennon is right and the world is wrong. In this case, he contrasts his own relaxed approach to life, to the senseless business of the rest of us. (as in Strawberry Fields...

Basic track formed by 'Je Danst' by Mondoleone. This killer song is complemented by some famous friends: Beatles (The End and Because), Supertramp (Logical Song), Alquin (percussion), Sandy Coast (bottles), Gruppo Sportivo (piano), and a cameo by Stevie Wonder at the end. Extra credit for those who recognise the intro..... The lyrics argue that dancing and loving are closely linked: they both requ...

September-October 1963 was a busy period for the songwriting duo Lennon-McCartney. Amongst the songs composed in that period, I Wanna Be Your Man and I Want To Hold Your Hand take a special place. I Wanna Be Your Man is pure erotic energy, and this more then compensates for the lack of melody or chord structure. On the other hand, I Want To Hold Your Hand is the first major Lennon-McCartney song,...

"And Your Bird Can Sing" was released on the 1966 album Revolver in the UK and on Yesterday...and Today in the U.S. The song was written by John Lennon. Lennon was later dismissive of the song, as he was of many of his compositions at the time, referring to it as "another of my throwaways...fancy paper around an empty box". Many composers would kill their bird for a throwaway of this quality; stil...

Aretha's version, reinfoced with an extra instrumetal track. Perhaps words of wisdom and consolation, for those who need it most.

In Rishikesh, the Beatles attended a lecture by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi about a "son of the mother nature". This inspired both Paul McCartney and John Lennon to write songs about the same subject. Both were demoed at George Harrison's Esher home in May of 1968. The demo featured Lennon's double-tracked vocal and an acoustic guitar. McCartney's composition "Mother Nature's Son" was selected for The B...

The Monkees could never escape their image of being the US Beatles. Nothing wrong with being that, they might have said. Indeed, their first hit single, Last Train to Clarksville ows more than just a bar or 2 to Paperback Writer. How much excactly, becomes clear fom this emix.

Herman Brood was the Rockiest Rock Singer the Netherlands ever produced. Starting out as keyboard player in a number of memorable Dutch rock groups, he found his true sound as the singer in his own group, His Wild Romance. He mostly wrote his own songs, and covered few Beatles songs; but Rain is one of those. Brood gave it his typical interpretation, changing both the chord scheme and the lyrics t...

"I Am the Walrus" was the first studio recording made after the death of The Beatles' manager Brian Epstein, recorded September 1967. George Martin arranged and added orchestral accompaniment that included violins, cellos, horns, clarinet and a 16-piece choir. A large group of professional studio vocalists named "The Mike Sammes Singers", took part in the recording as well, variously singing "Ho-h...

A Rocking old rendition of this Harrisong B-side. Real experts prefer it over the rather simple A-side (The Ballad of John and Yoko). To liven things up a bit, mashed the Live in Japan performance with the instrumental sections of Dani McCullogh's cover. And slowed it down to a more serious 120 bpm. Enjoy the Shoe even more this way !

"Love" is one of Lennon's most beautiful songs, included on the Plastic Ono Band album in 1970. The production on the album is just Lennon (vocals, guitar) and Phil Spector (piano). The track was recorded 'live', which also adds to the dramatic feel. Only vocals were double tracked, which - I think - was a mistake. The piano starts very low in the LP mix, and is faded out at the end. Did Spector f...

Step Inside Love is one of McCartney's finest songs that he never released himself. Written for Cilla Black, it brings out the best in her voice, to a level which she found later difficult to reach. The released version sounds slightly over-produced, and it appears that Cilla needs to sing louder than optimal. So, the BDJ engineers started with the rehearsal tapes, that feature Paul on guitar, Cil...

A 'naked' remix of the Rockband version of this classic the Who anthem. Less is better once again; in additon to bringing out the vocals, the track has been condensed into a more listenable length.

The first recorded session of No reply ('Take 0') has a more Rock & Roll feel to it than take 1 and the released versions. Unfortunatley, the take 0 is incomplete, and the vocals are not quite OK at some places. So, the BDJ engineers set to have the best of both worlds, and combiend the instruments from take 0 with the vocals take 0. NB: The intro is from the actual take 0.

The Heavy Metal thunder suits No Reply remarkably well.

A remix of the esoteric with the mundame, the ying with the yang and Yoko with the Void. A thousand monks on the top of the Himalayas rock to the beat of a honeymoon in bag. Dig it ?

A 21st Century remix, ready for the clubs and parties on this planet. Heavily looped and techno ornamented, this mix will get you moving.

This classic Beatles track (their last no 1 single) was recorded by John & Paul, no other Beatles were hurt in the performance of the song. I don't hear Yoko's caracteristic vocals on it (this would become more prominent later). In this mix, Arik takes the lead vocals, giving the song a new flavour (and new lyrics....).

Ringo goes Retro on his new album (Y NOT). As if 40 years haven't passed, Ringo mashes his Beatles vocal performance with a new track (Fill in the Blanks). Certainly, the blanks are filled with cameo 'bap shoe wha's ' by George and Paul ?

From Cyrano de Bergerac, to John Lennon, to The Police, it's a giant leap for man but a small step for the BDJ engineers. Result is an unplugged-flavoured rendition, highlighting Sting's vocals escapades.

"It seems a shame," the Walrus said, "To play them such a trick, After we've brought them out so far, And made them trot so quick!" "O Oysters," said the Carpenter, "You've had a pleasant run! Shall we be trotting home again?' But answer came there none-- And this was scarcely odd, because They'd eaten every one. In Lewis Carrol's poem, the oysters were fooled once too often. By his own admission,...

Less is better for Boston's greatest hit. Thanks to some Rockband isolations, the BDJ engineers were able to bring this song back to its (beautiful) essentials.

The traditional Christmas records were sent out exclusively to Beatles fan club members from 1963-1969. These recordings not only featured Christmas songs by the Beatles, but also include entertaining ad-libs and pantomime banter between all 4 Beatles, which provide a fascinating insight into how their lives changed dramatically between `63 & `69. Kenny Everett produced and featured in the Bea...

At the dentist, on the escalator, in South America ? Then this is THE remix of Michelle for you. Carefully arranged by Rita Lee, beatifully adorning the soothing voice of ole' brown eyes himself.

The Beatles do well in reggea format, and here's Something New: Beatles in Bossa Nova ! With help from Rita Lee (backing vocals), Ringo goes Latin; get your dancing shoes on.....