Even emcees I have once enjoyed are becoming hard to listen to, which is why I’ve started searching into instrumental albums and DJ projects. One of the better finds I’ve had is this guy named EarDrumz. Five of his mixes are available for free download through the CrateDiggers website. Here’s a little description of the three I’ve been listening to the most:
Kill Bill Remixes: I’d say this one is my favorite. All ten songs are carefully crafted from the Kill Bill OST and showcase the drum programming and sample weaving abilities of EarDrumz.
The RE:ssassination of Jesse James by the Coward EarDrumz: This one is along the same lines as the Kill Bill Remixes and equally as fresh. Actually, I like this mix better. EarDrumz uses samples from the film The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford to recreate what he calls the “lush and beautifully haunting” compositions of Nick Cave and Warren Ellis. Don’t pass this one by, even if you haven’t seen the movie. Believe me, it’s dope.
Back to Black Remixes: A thirty minute mix of Amy Winehouse’s soulful vocals and the funky horns of Mark Ronson being chopped-up by EarDrumz. The samples, of course, come from The House’s multi-platinum record, Back to Black.
The kid is nice with it. Top recommendation right here, folks.
Filed under: For All The Broke Willies, Hip-Hop, Instrumental, Music Tagged: | Amy Winehouse, EarDrumz, Kill Bill, Mark Ronson, The Assassination of Jesse James
