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And they’re back…

More proof that this is officially happening. I am too excited and what this means for the future of DFA1979. More music? More touring? More rock and or roll for the world?! Yes please.

Here is one my favorite DFA1979 tracks, a live version “Do It” extended with some impressive bass and drum syncopated riff rocking out. #2good

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Death From Above 1979 – Do It (Live CBC Studio Session)

If you are lucky enough to be in London to see them at the Forum then you will also witness a few friends of mine opening for DFA1979, Jamaica.

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DatA’s Supreme Mix
1 – DATA – BLOOD THEME (INTRO VERSION)
2 – TEPR – MINUIT JACUZZI (DATA REMIX)
3 – CHAZ JANKEL – WITHOUT YOU
4 – DEATH FROM ABOVE 1979 – BLACK HISTORY MONTH (ALAN BRAXE & FRED FALKE REMIX)
5 – CHANGE – PARADISE
6 – SHAPEMODE (FEAT. SNAX & JAMIE LIDELL) – LOVE’S TOO MUCH
7 – DATA – ELECTRIC FEVER
8 – JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE – SEXYBACK
9 – THE BEATLES – TWIST AND SHOUT
10 – GARY’S GANG – DO IT AT THE DISCO
11 – LES RYTHMES DIGITALES – FROM : DISCO TO : DISCO
12 – FATBOY SLIM – DON’T LET THE MAN (JUSTICE REMIX)
13 – LIPPS INC – HOW LONG
14 – SLY & THE FAMILY STONE – DANCE TO THE MUSIC
15 – BREAKBOT – HAPPY RABBIT
16 – KENNA – SAY GOODBYE TO LOVE
17 – CHROMEO – ME AND MY MAN (WHITEY REMIX)
18 – DISCODEINE – RING MODULATION
19 – METRO AREA – SOFT HOOP

Check this great remix that I just rediscovered today as my iPod was on shuffle. It is a remix of Death from Above 1979 R.I.P. , by Girls are Short aka ALP, 1/2 of MSTRKRFT. It is a totally paying homage to French Filter House. Note the psuedo- Stardust guitar part.
Death from Above 1979 – Romantic Rights (Girls are Short Remix)

I also just started listening to Cassius today and just found out that they are now a band. After being on the French scene for years as an influential French duo they decided to acoustify and translate their songs into the rock and roll world. Pharrell is boys with them so that gives them some street cred as well as having Ghostface make an appearence on their 2nd album, Au Reve. Here is a track from their album 1999. Cassius – Feelings for You
Pharrell & Cassius chatting.

Cassius Myspace

Donna Summer – Dim All The Lights (Produced by Giorgio Moroder)

Michael Jackson – Workin’ Day And Night

Sparks – Tryouts for The Human Race (Produced by Giorgio Moroder & discovered by Todd Rundgren)

Van Halen – Somebody Get Me A Doctor

Joy Division – Shadowplay

XTC – Making Plans for Nigel

Earth, Wind & Fire – In The Stone

These are some of my fav cuts from 1979, enjoy.

Max Weinberg rocks.