How To Remix Music Genres: A Remix Philosophy and Remix Music Genre Guide

By Matti Charlton

Unlock the secrets of modern music remixing with Matti Charlton's definitive guide, "How to Remix Music: A Remix Philosophy and Remix Music Genre Guide." This comprehensive manual dives deep into the art and philosophy of remixing, offering step-by-step techniques across diverse genres-from Ambient to Vaporwave. Charlton's expertise shines, illu

• Language: English
• Publisher: Matti Charlton
• Release date: Sep 22, 2023
• ISBN: 9781778900853

Matti Charlton

Matti Charlton is writer, designer and recording artist. They live in Toronto, Canada with their service dog, Quentin.Matti is autistic, queer and transgender and writes passionately about social issues and modern technology; most recently, with their book "Homelessness broke ChatGPT" casting a critical eye on the bias of the popular AI software. Matti has also written several children's books and young adult novels.Matti is an advocate for trans issues, mental health and poverty, especially homelessness and addiction.Matti's career has spanned a wide range of disciplines, from software development and art direction to fashion design, music production and writing. In 2023, they published their 12th album of electronic pop music, "Almost", and their first fiction novel "Dendrome".Matti created the first transgender-owned underwear company in the world, Retromatti Athletics, in 2014, manufacturing the entire line from their apartment in downtown Toronto. The company expanded to provide digital artwork to craft makers during COVID-19.Matti's website: https://matticharlton.com/On Facebook: https://facebook.com/matticharltonOn Instagram: https://instagram.com/retromattiMatti's books: https://books.matticharlton.com/Matti's music: https://spotify.matticharlton.com/Matti's online business: https://retromatti.com/

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Contents

A Remix Philosophy 11

Basic Philosophy 12

Vocal Tuning and Timing 13

Tempo and Arrangement 15

Genre-Specific Elements 17

Music Genre Guide 19

Ambient 20

Stylistic notes 20

Example Track 21

Production elements: 21

Notable Artists 22

Bass House 23

Example Track 23

Production Elements 23

Notable Artists 24

Big Room House 25

Example Track 25

Production Elements 25

Notable Artists 26

Breakbeat 27

Example Track 27

Production Elements 28

Notable Artists 28

Brostep (Dubstep) 29

Example Track 30

Production Elements 30

Notable Artists 30

Deep House 32

Example Track 33

Production Elements 33

Notable Artists 33

Disco 35

Example Track 35

Production Elements 35

Notable Artists 36

Downtempo 37

Example Track 37

Production Elements 37

Notable Artists 38

Drone 39

Key Features 39

Dub 40

Example Track 40

Production Elements 40

Notable Artists 41

Dubstep 42

Example Track 42

Production Elements 42

Notable Artists 42

Drum & Bass 43

Example Track 43

Production Elements 44

Notable Artists 44

Electro 45

Example Track 45

Production Elements 46

Notable Artists 46

Electro House 47

Example Track 47

Production Elements 47

Notable Artists 48

Future Bass 49

Example Track 49

Production Elements 49

Notable Artists 49

Example Track 51

Production Elements 51

Notable Artists 52

Future House 53

Example Track 53

Production Elements 53

Notable Artists 54

Garage 55

Example Track 55

Production Elements 55

Notable Artists 55

Glitch 57

Example Track 57

Notable Artists 57

Glitch-hop 58

Example Track 58

Production Elements 58

Notable Artists 58

Goa 60

Example Track 60

Production Elements 60

Notable Artists 61

Happy Hardcore 62

Example Track 62

Production Elements 62

Notable Artists 62

Hardcore 64

Example Track 64

Production Elements 64

Notable Artists 64

Hardstyle 65

Example Track 65

Production Elements 65

Notable Artists 66

Hip-hop 67

Example Track 67

Production Techniques 67

Notable Artists 68

House 69

Example Track 69

Production Techniques 69

Notable Artists 70

IDM 71

Example Track 71

Production Elements 71

Notable Artists 72

Jungle 73

Example Track 73

Production Elements 73

Notable Artists 73

Lofi Hip-Hop 75

Example Track 75

Production Elements 75

Notable Artists 76

Melbourne Bounce 77

Example Track 77

Production