After 3 albums, the French UFO still manages to avoid all sorts of classifications, being a musician, producer, DJ and live performer at the same time. Since 2003 he's also become one of the most demanded remixers out there being regularly charted by tastemakers like Erol Alkan, Simian Mobile Disco or Ivan Smagghe. Joakim tackles each song like he's never done a remix before, trying to find a different angle every time while keeping an eye on the dancefloor - the main target.
That's what is called Haute-Couture dance music (vs Ready to Wear) and that's why people ask for his tailored-made remixes. That's also: after Tiga listened to Lionel Hampton's 'Vibromatic' remix which was one of 2003 club hits, he asked Joakim for a remix of his own 'Pleasure From The Bass'. A few years later there was Antena's 'Camino Del Sol', a crossover dance classic, played by classic house and techno DJs as well as minimal heads, indie dance DJs and even mainstream superstars like John Digweed. Since then, most of Joakim's remixes became club anthems, from the epic italo remix of Cut Copy's 'Hearts on Fire' to the banging take on Alter Ego's 'Why Not?'.
It was actually not easy to choose between all the remixes Joakim's done between 2002 and 2008. Some of you will regret the absence of Gucci Soundsystem, Simian Mobile Disco, Air, Fisherspooner etc. It’s selection of remixes that would turn a simple compilation into an album that you can listen at home if not in a club. -Clubevents.com
That's what is called Haute-Couture dance music (vs Ready to Wear) and that's why people ask for his tailored-made remixes. That's also: after Tiga listened to Lionel Hampton's 'Vibromatic' remix which was one of 2003 club hits, he asked Joakim for a remix of his own 'Pleasure From The Bass'. A few years later there was Antena's 'Camino Del Sol', a crossover dance classic, played by classic house and techno DJs as well as minimal heads, indie dance DJs and even mainstream superstars like John Digweed. Since then, most of Joakim's remixes became club anthems, from the epic italo remix of Cut Copy's 'Hearts on Fire' to the banging take on Alter Ego's 'Why Not?'.
It was actually not easy to choose between all the remixes Joakim's done between 2002 and 2008. Some of you will regret the absence of Gucci Soundsystem, Simian Mobile Disco, Air, Fisherspooner etc. It’s selection of remixes that would turn a simple compilation into an album that you can listen at home if not in a club. -Clubevents.com
02 The Chap - Ethnic Instrument (Joakim Remix)
03 DJ Mehdi - Pocket Piano (Joakim 'berger' Remix)
04 Zombie Zombie - Driving This Road Until Death Sets You Free (Joakim Remix)
05 Tiga - Pleasure From The Bass (Joakim Remix)
06 Late Of The Pier - The Bears Are Coming (Joakim Dub)
07 Clashing Egos - Aminjig Nebere (Joakim Remix)
08 Alter Ego - Why Not ?! (Joakim Remix)
09 Cut Copy - Hearts On Fire (Joakim Remix)
10 Lionel Hampton - Vibramatic (Joakim Vibromatic Remix)
11 Antena - Camino Del Sol (Joakim Remix)
12 Max Berlin - Elle Et Moi (Joakim Remix)
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