Music Mondays: Cassius – Love You So (Skream Remix)

Let me start off by first warning: This is NOT the real music video for this song/remix.

I have been a big fan of the Skream remix to Cassius’ I Love You So ever since I first heard it a couple months ago. The original is released on the French electronic label Ed Banger (as in “head banger” pronounced by zee French) is very similar in sound yet radically different in style. I’ve been a fan of Justice and Uffie as well but haven’t heard enough other releases to really know for sure if I’m an Ed Banger myself when I listen to their tunes.

Now onto the video, this online re-edit is so perfectly done I can’t believe its not actually for this song. This is actually the video for the song “Luv Delux” by Cinnamon Chasers and was directed in 2009 by Saman Keshavarz.

Someone at Tempa (Skream’s label) should give Keshavarz a call:

Edited: February 28th, 2011

ATAM003 – Not MJ – Wellington to Rideau

February 28, 2011

ATAM003 - Not MJ - Wellington to Rideau

This is the second of a duo of singles. The first release from the live duo Not MJ.

Download now on iTunes!

Wellington to Rideau by ATAMProductions

Edited: February 27th, 2011

ATAM002 – Not MJ – Rideau to Wellington

February 28, 2011

ATAM002

This is the first of two dubstep singles to be released on February, 25, 2011 by the new Canadian dubstep duo “Not MJ”
Download now on iTunes

Rideau to Wellington by ATAMProductions

Edited: February 27th, 2011

Buying a New MacBook Pro? Maybe hold off for a little bit . . .

Just a couple months ago I bought a new MacBook Pro (2.8ghz i7) for use at school and with music projects, such as Not MJ but I also learned a very valuable tip for anybody planning a MacBook Pro purchase. Make sure a new model isn’t about to hit the streets

I ran into a little bit of trouble because originally I had purchased the (at the time) top of the line 17″ MacBook Pro.

Not even a full week later Apple announced faster processors (the 2.8 ghz i7) replacing the machine I had just purchased. I weighed my options and decided to absorb the cost of returning my older machine for the new, newest machine (grrr). It cost me about $175.00 but the end result is a faster machine for my audio work.

If you’re looking for a new machine consider the following possible upgrades. Rumours of the following did not all prove to be true but either way the upgrades that were true were would be worth the wait:
(false)- end of white MacBook (Apple goes back to just the 13″ MBP)
(false)- 16 GB SSD SATA drives on all models to store the system (that would have been cool)
- Core i3 and third USB port on the 13″ model
(false)- Matte screen as an option on the 13″
(false)- Option to replace the SuperDrive on the 15 and 17″ models
(false)- HD screens on all models : 1440×900 on the 13″, 1680×1050 on the 15″
- 200 to 300 grams lighter : 1.8 kg for the 13″, 2.3 kg for the 15″, 2.65 kg for the 17″
(false)- Better battery life : 12 hours on the 13″, 10 hours on the 15″
- 8 GB of RAM on the 17″

In addition to all these changes, another source was cited saying a “new technology” will make its way into the MacBook Pros.

Check out new products on the Apple website

Edited: February 26th, 2011

Music Monday John Cage playing an amplified cactus and a feather

Here is a very early look at experimental electronic music. Pretty strange if you ask me.

Edited: February 21st, 2011

Music Mondays: Ken Macbeth

Synth designer and electronic music pioneer Ken Macbeth filmed this cinematic synth jam using some of his coveted Macbeth Oscillators. Damn, I wish I had synths that sounded that great.

Untitled from Ken MacBeth on Vimeo.

Edited: February 21st, 2011

Best French Canadian Insult Cat

Edited: February 16th, 2011

ATAM Productions is Frozen

February 8, 2011 @ 11:49
Ottawa, Ontario

Well good morning Internet world and audio enthusiasts. It’s a pretty chilly day here in Ottawa, Canada. Last night the back door of my apartment swung open with wind and temperatures of -16 Celsius (Thats 3.2 degrees Farenheit for my American friends . . . brrr!)

Today I’ve got a lot on my plate for audio work. On top of my regular habit of playing through podcasts et al I’ve got to come up with 3 or 4 short “interlude” type compositions based upon the soundtrack that I made for the independent short film Necessity, premiering in March 2011 in Ottawa and limited markets.

Here is one of the songs I originally wrote:
FutureEnding by coldplaysucks

Also I’m trying to come up with the album art for my next track, well 2 tracks. By the end of the month I will be releasing Atmosphere and the Atmosphere Instrumental. Lots of work considering I’ve also got a two track dubstep single coming out BY march as well.

GOING CRAZY SLOWLY I AM.

Cheers,
The ATAM Productions Team

Edited: February 8th, 2011

Music Mondays: Chris Lake – Secrets in the Dark

I’ve been following Chris Lake ever since I started listening to his brilliant podcast (available on iTunes) but recently I heard the new funky track thats about to hit the streets; Secrets In the Dark

Check it out from last Friday night on Pete Tong’s Show:

I really like this track for a few reasons:
1) I love the instrumental behind it. If theres one thing thats vital for a good electronic song its excellent sounding synths and samples, Chris Lake’s are top notch.
2) The balance between the two singers is great. I’m trying to write a song with two sets of vocals right now, listening to how these sit in the mix is really helping me out.

Edited: February 7th, 2011

Meow Mix

Meow

Edited: February 2nd, 2011