The word "remix"

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In article <1113834374.004938.200610@l41g2000cwc.googlegroups.com>,
"blackburst@aol.com" <blackburst@aol.com> wrote:

> I hate how the word remix now has two meanings. It used to be clear:
>
> Remix meaning 1) Using multitrack tapes, create an entirely new mono,
> stereo or surround mix of a well-known song.
>
> Remix meaning 2) Using (usually) a stereo mix of a song, ingest it into
> a computer editing program or workstation and manipulate the sections
> of the song, sometimes altering speed, pitch, structure or adding new
> parts.
>
> I find the former fascinating. I was thrilled at the Brian Wislon box
> set remixes of Pet Sounds and other BB tunes, and the Beatles remixes
> on Yellow Submarine Songtrack and Anthology. I think there may be a
> market for a whole CD of classic tracks remixed FROM THE MULTS!!!!
>
> But I find the latter boring. I've been burned buying "remixed" CDs or
> chasing down "remixed" stuff on the web, only to find it's some moron
> with Cool Edit.
>

IMO It's the meaning of the word 'mix' in the first place. Some see it
as actually mixing multitracks. Others see it as two turntables and
people dancing around.

--
Cyrus

*coughcasaucedoprodigynetcough*