Free Music Remixes: "You're For Me"
My friend and local musician, Nicholas DiBiase, composed and recorded a song called "You're For Me" with his band Hepnova in 2009. You can listen to it for free here:
http://hepnova.bandcamp.com/track/youre-for-me
It was subsequently remixed with new vocals by New York-based dance/pop singer JC Cassis. You can hear that version here:
http://hepnova.bandcamp.com/track/youre-for-me-featuring-jc-cassis-bob-devine
Well, then *I* got ahold of it. :) I got the original tracks from the band on request, and removed all the percussion. Using a custom taiko instrument I built in GarageBand, I recorded parts of O, chu, shime, and chappa. You can hear THAT version here, called the "Taiko Edition":
http://hepnova.bandcamp.com/track/youre-for-me-brandon-franklin-taiko-edition
Then I made another version where I took out EVERYTHING except for the taiko and the vocals, and called it the "Taisolation Booth" mix. It's here:
http://hepnova.bandcamp.com/track/youre-for-me-brandon-franklin-taisolation-booth-mix
I recorded all the new parts in real-time using a MIDI keyboard, plugged into my MacBook running GarageBand.
These were very well-received by the band, and they decided to include them on their EP. (!) Please check out Hepnova's site and let them know if you enjoy these mixes or any of their other work!
Also, if you enjoy these, I wouldn't mind a comment on this post, either. :)
