When I first heard the music of Theodor Bastard I was drawn to their inspiring blend of styles and their mysterious sound. The atmosphere of the music suggested something lonely but had a strong connection to the world of nature.
The song Tapachula interested me because of first the captivating vocals along with the dreamy guitar chords. I felt the music had a connection with Up, Bustle and Out because it had a similar feeling - we both have a connection with the elemental forces of the world and a desire to explore beyond our everyday life.
Choosing the sounds and melodies for the remix was easy as I had a clear vision of how the Up, Bustle and Out sound would work with the music of Theodor Bastard. My interpretation would need to keep the natural feel of the song but add some lively and colourful elements to contrast with the vocals, guitar and flute.
Many of the sounds were re-cycled from UB&O songs in the dusty archives, including the voice of Ras Jabulani from Bristol's Black Roots band. Many of the drums and keyboards feature in out-takes from our City Breakers album. I even needed to record a few extra sound effects for this remix - listen for the sound of water.
It was inspiring and great fun to create this remix for Theodor Bastard. Ein 2011.