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Events
At the beginning of October, I went to the Los Angeles stop of XG’s “The First Howl” World Tour. It was my last event of 2024 and a great way to end my travels for the year. While the staging wasn’t as elaborate as their Japan showcase concert, it was still a fun show. You can check out my concert review here.
Music
Remixes
In October, I completed two remixes: one for Chung Ha’s I’m Ready and the other for XG’s IYKYK.
I decided to take a more Euro dance-centric approach for my remix, adding synths with high-end pop to drive the chord progression. However, my version lacks the tension and urgency of the original. When I finished it, the composition had a different vibe.
But I did my best to at least keep some of that dark edge with some choice sound selection for some backing instruments.
Usually, when I think of ideas for remixes of songs, I do my best to avoid replicating too much of the original’s instrumentation. However, since the sample is a prominent part of the song, I had no choice but to find a way to incorporate it into my composition.
But rather than straight-up sampling m-flo’s song, I used similar sound patches to place the same musical ideas into my remix. I also stayed within the UK Garage genre and constructed a slightly more aggressive instrumental, giving IYKYK a different twist.
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Below are my favourites from October 2024.
Albums
- aespa – Whiplash
- Billlie – Appendix: Of All We Have Lost
- ILLIT – I’ll Like You
- Sorn – HEARTSTORM
Songs
@onefive – Mr. Gorgeous
ILLIT – Cherish (My Love)
KISS OF LIFE – R.E.M.
ONE OK ROCK – Dystopia
Rose & Bruno Mars – APT.
STAYC – GPT
XG – IYKYK
