This blog is an examination of mash-up as a concept across a variety of mediums. From the subjective and biased perspective of DJ Decadence, the best mash-ups are honored for the genius they represent.
(yeah i know some of these, including the first, are not within the strict definition of mashup. who cares?)
also i had to include the travis + dj am video in memoriam.
On its surface, the concept of a mashup is deceptively simple: play two songs at the same time. Songs doesn't necessarily mean "songs" however. There are many other types of mashups:
But that's not what I'm particularly interested in. I like audio or audio/video mashups. Trying to pinpoint what makes a great combination is one of my hobbies. The complexities that arise from this pursuit are the reason for this blog.
I'll launch this blog the way I do most things, very informally and impulsively, with this list of my
Mashup status dubious; Awesome status confirmed:
(not on the list cuz its technically more of a remix. but you must be informed of its existence.)
DJ Steve Porter and Vince Da Ho-Slapper came together in this insane combination of high energy old skool breakdance beats with Vince's even higher energy sales pitch:
