Top 5 MGMT Remixes

Hands down, one of the best new artists of 2008, is the New York duo known as MGMT. Combining psychadelic pop, a dash of indie, and the heavy use of synthesizers, the group has created an innovative new sound that is both easy to listen to and great to dance to. What is most engaging about the band is their ability to appeal to both uptight music junkies and the pop charts. Even the average musical idiot can recognize the song "Kids" from it's catchy intro all the way to its "can't-get-it-out-of-my-head" chorus. And like most of today's great artists, their work has led to many remixes that attempt to recapture the same magic. Here are My Daily Amusement's Top 5 MGMT Remixes:

5. Of Moons, Birds and Monsters (Holy Ghost! Remix)
4. Kids (Pet Shop Boys Remix)
3. Time To Pretend (Diplo Remix)
2. Kids (Soulwax Remix)
1. Electric Feel (Justice Remix)

5. I don't really know too much about Holy Ghost! but this remix puts a new spin on a lesser known track by the group. This is more of a mellow remix, still dance-able like most MGMT songs but it's quiet- not meant for parties or social gatherings. The handclaps in the background are almost hypnotic, almost commanding you to join in with them. Great new take on one of the better tracks on the record.

4. Imagine if "Kids" was recorded in 1986. This simpler, synthesized version would be a staple on the 80s club scene, worthy of mention next to tracks like "Safety Dance" and "Relax." At least now you don't need to get one of those awesomely bad 80s hairdos to enjoy it!

3. Diplo has put some amazing shit in the last two weeks. (Yes, I still can't get enough of Major Lazer) This remix takes a simpler approach to Oracular Spectular's opening opus, abandoning most of the lyrics and focusing on new ways to mix the opening synthesizer against new drum and bass beats. It's simple yet still engaging.

2. Soulwax are an amazing band. Less known on the alternative dance scene, I highly recommend their album Any Minute Now as well as the majority of their remix catalogue. The Soulwax spin makes it more of track for raves and clubs as it is heavier on the bass and synths. Steve Aoki (not again!) as well as many other DJs have featured this track on their setlist further recognizing it as a track made for the dancefloor.

1. Finally, at number one we have the highly-acclaimed, widely-recognized french house duo dropping another amazing track to their already stellar resume. Winner of this year's Best Remixed Recording Grammy, Electric Feel remixed by Justice is even better than the original song! The structure isn't played with too much here, but the new mix is both more powerful and less chaotic at the same time. One of few Grammy's well deserved and highly worthy of its spot in my list of the top 100 songs of all time, this is a must-hear.



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