Alexis Taylor + Steve Mason

Got this remix by Hot Chip member Alexis Taylor of Steve Mason's "Am I Just a Man". Steve Mason is the former lead singer and guitarist in The Beta Band (1996–2004). They played what people said to be some kind of "folktronica" and they were experimental. They received cult status in the underground scene.

Steve Mason is now going solo in his own name, he released own material before but under aliases such as King Biscuit Time and Black Affair, both was largely electronic based projects. Steve's new record is not that far from the sound they had with The Beta Band back in the days and he has gone back more to basics.

"Am I Just a Man" is the new Steve Mason single from the record "Boys Outside" that was released in May earlier this year. Alexis Taylor who also released a solo album in 2008 now got his hands of the song and has come up with quite a different remix that reminds me of some older Radiohead material that has flown back to the 60s or 70s.

Steve Mason - Am I Just a Man (Alexis Taylor Remix)

And as a bonus, here are two fine tracks from Alexis Taylor's solo album "Rubbed Out". It was a slower record compared with Hot Chip with ballads and sounds. Experimental, if we can use that word again, but you can feel the Hot Chip spirit in the tracks anyhow. If you had combined the tracks with more beats and synths it would almost be Hot Chip. "I'm Not A Robber" is the track from the album that are most Hot Chip.

Alexis Taylor - I'm Not A Robber

Alexis Taylor - I Thought This Was Ours

Gather up remixes of Fred Falke

Fred Falke, the guy with the most posts (14) at Tracasseur haven't been mentioned so much in the beginning of 2010. Only two posts this year, where the last one is posted so far away as nine days regarding the Work it Baby compilation.

But he he has also made some other new remixes lately, so I think it's time to make a post where I also bring along some older remixes that havn't been posted here at Tracasseur yet. That's only because we also write about other artists then master remixer Falke. But you could almost be having a blog only about Fred Falke, because he makes a lot of great remixes at a quick pace of totally different artists, everything from Grizzly Bear to Eric Prydz.

Florrie - Call 911 (Fred Falke Remix)

Grizzly Bear - Two Weeks (Fred Falke Extended Mix)

Hot Chip - Colours (Fred Falke Remix)

Hurts - Unspoken (Fred Falke Remix)

Justice - D.A.N.C.E. (Alan Braxe & Fred Falke Remix)

U2 - Magnificent (Fred Falke Remix)

Check out the older posts with Fred Falke, where you can find awesome remixes of Gossip, Burns, La Roux, Miike Snow to mention a few.

Weird video from Hot Chip

The new single "I Feel Better" from Hot Chip's album "One Life Stand" is accompanied with a quite peculiar video made by Peter Seranfinowicz. Buy the album here.


Hot Chip - I Feel Better

Hot Chip | MySpace Music Videos

Hot Chip - I Feel Better

Sir Lancelot's best of 2009

It has not been an easy task to compose this list. In the end I've decided to pick songs I've been playing out as a Dj to be sure they all work on the dance floor. So here it is, enjoy!

#15. Automat - Droid (Cécile Edit)

Great edit version of this Italo classic. Guess it deserves another position in this list. You should also check out Serge Santiago and Tom Neville's pretty new track "Zoid" that also samples this track

Automat - Droid (Cécile Edit)

#14. Hercules & Love Affair - I Can't Wait (In Flagranti Remix)

Crazy remix completely different from the original. I can always trust this crew from Brooklyn. If you by any chance are in Stockholm the 14th january see In Flagranti live at Debaser, Slussen.

Hercules & Love Affair - I Can't Wait (In Flagranti Remix)

#13. Discodeine - Invert (Parce que Edit)

Discodeine is a french duo born in Paris 2007 from the sick minds of Pentile and Pilooski. You probably heard lots of remixes by Piloooski by now. This track has supercool beats to start the evening with.

Discodeine - Invert (Parce que Edit)

#12. Cosmic Boogie - Heads (Cosmic Boogie Edit)

Cosmic Boogie started as a music blog about music. Based in Liverpool but with hooks into other parts of north west UK, it has now grown into much more than originally intended. An edit label, a DJ / production alias for Stu Robinson and a banner to learn all about the different shapes of disco, funk, soul and electro. The best remix I've heard so far of this Talking Heads classic.

Cosmic Boogie - Heads (Cosmic Boogie Edit)

#11. LCD Soundsystem - 45:33 (Padded Cell Remix)

Don't think LCD Soundsystem needs more information but maybe you don't that much about Padded Cell aka Richard Sen and Neil Higgins. Having won notoriety as a Bronx Dog (Heavenly) and a Dirty Beatnik (Wall of Sound) respectively, Padded Cell came about in 2003. This is the best version and great use of the vocals.

LCD Soundsystem - 45:33 (Padded Cell Remix)

#10. Washed Out - You'll See It

Indie-Synth at it's best. Check out his MySpace here.

Washed Out - You'll See It

#9. Hot Chip - One Life Stand

Hot Chip's new album with the same name coming up in 2010. Keep on dreaming so good at 1.50 minutes.

Hot Chip - One Life Stand

#8. Al Usher - Lullaby for Robert (Bogdan Irkük Remix)

Perhaps a little slow and reminds me sometimes of Enigma from the 90's, but I can't resist this lovely remix by Borat. Sorry, I meant Bogdan.

Al Usher- Lullaby For Robert (Bogdan Irkük Remix)

#7. Dondolo - Dragon (Shit Robot Remix)

Shit Robot aka Marcus Lambkin releases music on DFA Records, my favourite label these days.

This dark bass and blippy keys on that vocal does the work for me.

Dondolo - Dragon (Shit Robot Remix)

#6. Chromeo - Night By Night

Night by night I keep listening to this brilliant gem. Don't think they need more introduction but check out their MySpace here.

Chromeo - Night By Night

#5. Bag Raiders - Shooting Stars (Cassian Remix)

So many versions, so easy to pick the best one of them. Cassian is also an Aussie like the raiders.

Bag Raiders - Shooting Stars (Cassian Remix)

#4. VEGA - No Reasons

It's a star! It's the last boss from Streetfighter 2! No it's VEGA my favourite Dj and producer from Austin, Texas. Beware of his super cool live performances...

VEGA - No Reasons

#3. Goblin - Tenebre (Serge Santiago Edit)

Oh Serge, Serge! Actually Serge Santiago is not a Frenchman but an English bloke, but he uses his own name. This remix is pretty close to the original but so much more up-tempo. And of course I don't mind Justice's version called "Phantom" either.

Goblin - Tenebre (Serge Santiago Edit)

#2. Vitalic - Poison Lips

I'd love to make out with the girl singing on this second single from the brilliant album "Flashmob" by Vitalic aka Pascal Arbez. If I don't, I have at least one Frenchman on my list, there is no list really....

Vitalic - Poison Lips

#1. The Twelves - Nightvision (Daft Punk)

No doubt The Twelves is my winner 2009. I've finished so many sets with this song and I still can't get enough of it. I also love all cool graphics these Brazilians make.

The Twelves - Nightvision (Daft Punk)

ZIP: Sir Lancelot's best of 2009 (All the tracks, including awesome artwork)