This is a remix I did of Seven Nation Army in 2005 I think. It seems to have started bubbling up on a number of cool blogs over the past few weeks, usually in a pretty lofi form, and since it is next to impossible to buy, I thought I would post a better quality version here.
People are seeming to think it is a remix of the White Stripes original, but actually it is a remix of a cover version done by Openair, for release on Skint records. The record seemed to disappear into development hell, and to the best of my knowledge never really got released properly despite being quite popular.
For reasons best known to me at the time I decided to make the track into some kind of disco meets basement jaxx party number, and I recorded a whole disco track on bass, guitar, 70s synths, drums and live brass, in my bedroom, mixed it down, then sampled it and cut it up to make this mix. That was really at the tail end of the “Room 5 Make Luv” era disco house and was probably kind of going out of fashion. in 2009 however, with disco making a big resergence in London, the track seems to have a bit of relevence again, though I wouldn’t make it sound exactly like this if I were making it today.
Anyway, its something of a lost classic, that people seem to like, so have a listen.
Download mp3 : Seven Nation Army (The Young Punx Mix)
Nice little disco-cut up mix you’ve done there!
After watching the Young Punx Computer Music DVD and reading this, it still amazes me that you create whole new disco/soul/funk tracks in order to then cut them up for new track or remix! Kudos indeed!
Well, bugger me sideways, I never even noticed this was a Young Punx track!
I got it from this KissAtlanta post, back in 2006 it seems.
Pretty sure this was before I ever heard about the Young Punx. Perhaps it had a subliminal effect though – I’ve been a dedicated Young Punx fan and podcast listener since it started (I think).
Keep up the good work!
Ed from NZ
Wicked, cheers for the MP3 can remember this from your mixes
i did get a copy of the Open Air remix on one of the Hed Kandi Lps – but this one is much better!
I could of sworn I’ve heard another version of a young punx remix that actually used the chords from the original song, just no vocals.
this is a hot little disco joint. Something that helps promote the party atmosphere. So far all of your tracks are quite pleasing i just now getting hip to your sound.
Again, i love it… keep it pop’n!
Absolutely superb – love the disco vibe – if you don’t smile and tap to this – you’re actually dead!! : )))))