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:
- Web App Mashups.
- Dada Art
- etc
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
Top 5 Mashups Of This Moment.
4. Pineapple of Solace. guess.
3. This is a classic. Classic material, son. The second hottest Christina (behind Kelly Bundy) meets the second rate White Stripes, but somehow the union produces one of the most compelling early mashups.
2. This is not strictly a mashup, but instead a how-to video from a very nice senior citizen who wants to teach you how to mashup.
1. Olivia Newton John has jungle fever for Snoopy D-O-double-G. Dr. Dre is looking at John Travolta in a rather awkward way.
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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.)
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:
"click link or get slapped like a ho"
