Author Archives: Zach
Lily Allen “Not Fair” (Matt-N-Zax Mix)
Back in June, my friend, DJ Matt Bailer and I collaborated on this mashup of Lily Allen’s song “Not Fair” and a dub by Swiss DJ Dario D’Attis, while incorporating bits and pieces of the original track provided in stems by Lily’s record label. It took awhile for us to come to an agreement on the final version, but here it is and I think it was worth the wait and effort.
Lily Allen vs. Dario D’Attis – Not Fair (Matt-N-Zax Club Mix) 6:41
Lily Allen vs. Dario D’Attis – Not Fair (Matt-N-Zax Radio Edit) 4:54
Rutgers Shockwave performs a DJ Zax mashup
Someone sent me this YouTube video of Rutgers Shockwave, an all-female acapella group performing my Madonna/Lady GaGa mashup, “Just Dance Into the Groove.” It’s kinda Glee-esque and pretty damn fun to watch.
Find out more about Rutgers Shockwave here.
If you missed my original mashup, you can find it here.
“What’s That Sound?” Mixtape
Fresh from my turntables to your ears, here is my latest DJ mix. Approximately one hour of some of my favorite songs and remixes of the moment.
If you like this mix, be sure to check out the rest of my site for more of my DJ mix sets, remixes and mashups.
Tracklist:
Tortured Soul – Another Lover (Dimitri From Paris 80′s Throwback Remix)
Shazam – Pool Party 2009
Little Boots – Remedy (Buffetlibre vs. Sidechains Remix)
One Eskimo – Hometime (Tom Middleton Mix)
La Roux – In For The Kill (Lifelike Remix)
Tiga – Shoes
Bag Raiders feat. Rhys of ‘Ted & Francis’ – Shooting Stars
Beni – Maximus
Deadmau5 – Moar Ghosts ‘n’ Whatever
Cher vs. Deadmau5 – Believe In Ghosts (DJ ZAX Mashup)
La Roux – Bulletproof (Dave Aude Cherry Mix)
The Ting Tings – We Walk (Calvin Harris Remix)
Queen – Another One Bites the Dust (Mercurius FM Hard Mix)
Supafly Inc. – Get Down Tonight (Soulmakers Remix)
David Guetta feat. Estelle – One Love
MSTRKRFT feat. John Legend – Heartbreaker (Laidback Luke Mix)
MSTRKRFT feat. John Legend – Heartbreaker (Original Version)
Metric – Help Im Alive (The Twelves Remix)
Pixie Lott – Mama Do (Linus Loves Remix)
Imogen Heap – Swoon (DJ ZAX vs. Red Top Club Mix)
Farewell, Energy 92.7
An important part of San Francisco and our lives was taken away from us this week, replaced with a cookie cutter top 40 station programmed by someone 500 miles away. Each day, that fact sinks in a little harder.
Energy was the model of how radio can be successful today, with community focus and passion; a breath of fresh air among the conglomerate-owned stations that have become the norm. Energy was about much more than music. What made Energy truly great were the people. I’m so thankful that I was able to be a small part of the station. In roughly seven months, I learned a lot, met some amazing people, and saw the inner workings of the best radio station on the planet. Love and appreciation to everyone.
The worst part is that the station replacing our Energy has not an ounce of originality. Even the new website and station logo are a clone of Stolz’s Vegas station. There is no original content on the site, which only feeds from entertainment news streams and links out to other content providers. There is no play list, only a list of the top 10 music downloads reported by Billboard, presumably the basis for the station’s programming. Seriously, what is “revolutionary” about top music downloads and 90s hits?
The loss personally affects the staff and listeners, but should matter to everyone, whether you like dance music or not. I know it’s the reality of the radio business, but to me there is something wrong when a unique, locally owned and operated station like Energy is replaced with a soulless machine.
Energy was special. It might not have had the signal strength or ratings of some bigger stations, but it had a loyal and committed audience not only in the Bay Area, but around the world. Energy was a fierce supporter of the LGBT community, drawing listeners straight and gay alike, and provided a sense of belonging for us all.
I am hopeful for the future, but I can’t help mourn the loss of Energy. There is a huge scar on the face of San Francisco, in the world of dance music, and on my heart.
Don Parker signs off of Energy 92.7
Cher vs. Deadmau5 “Believe In Ghosts” (DJ ZAX 2009 Club Mix)
You know you secretly love this Cher song. She deserves credit for popularizing the over processed Auto-Tune sound in 1998, long before T-Pain, Lil’ Wayne, Kanye West and others jumped on the bandwagon.
Here is “Believe” layered with Deadmau5′s similarly electrified track “Moar Ghosts ‘n’ Stuff.” The result: “Believe In Ghosts.”
** As heard on San Francisco’s Energy 92.7. **
Cher vs. Deadmau5 – Believe In Ghosts (ZAX 2009 Club Mix) 4:42
Cher vs. Deadmau5 – Believe In Ghosts (ZAX 2009 Radio Mix) 3:27
“Robotic Electronic” Mix
Here’s my latest mix CD, which includes some of my favorite songs and remixes of the moment.
If you like this mix, be sure to check out the rest of my site for more of my DJ mix sets, remixes and mashups.
Tracklist:
Chromeo – Needy Girl (Lifelike Remix)
Gorillaz – Dare (Chab Remix)
Madonna vs. DJ Ooh Ee – What It Feels Like For A Girl (DJ ZAX Mashup)
Röyksopp feat. Robyn – Girl And The Robot (Chateau Marmont Remix)
Pet Shop Boys – Love Etc. (Pet Shop Boys Remix)
Sébastien Tellier – Kilometer (A-Trak Remix)
Estelle feat. Kanye West – American Boy (DiscoTech Edit)
Black Eyed Peas – Boom Boom Wow (D.J. Will.i.am Megamix)
Britney Spears – If U Seek Amy (U-Tern Remix)
Robin S. vs. Chicago – Show Me Street Player Love
Madcon – Beggin’
Lady GaGa – Paparazzi (Filthy Dukes Mix)
Le Tigre – Deceptacon (DFA Remix)
Dragonette – I Get Around (Midnight Juggernauts Remix)
Sébastien Tellier – Roche (Breakbot Remix)
The Virgins – Rich Girls (The Twelves Remix)
Katy Perry – Waking Up In Vegas (Calvin Harris Remix)
Lady GaGa – Poker Face (Paul Anthony & ZXX Remix)
Kings of Leon – Use Somebody (Chew Fu Remix)
The Gossip – Heavy Cross (Fred Falke Remix)
“I Remember a UFO” Sneaky Sound System vs. Deadmau5 & Kaskade
Here’s a new mash I made tonight, pairing “UFO” by Australian dance group Sneaky Sound System, with Deadmau5 and Kaskade’s electro/trance anthem “I Remember.”
Sneaky Sound System vs. Deadmau5 & Kaskade – I Remember a UFO 4:31
BOC Friday Night DJ Set – 5/29/09
In case you missed it or want to re-live the night, here is a two hour podcast from my set at BOC last night, recorded from 11 PM – 1 AM. It’s a mix of Electro, House and Hip-Pop beats.
Stream the audio here, download to your computer, or load it up on your iPod to take to take my beats out and about with you.
“Rock With Amy” Britney Spears vs. Janet Jackson
Here’s a new mash-up that I put together today. Britney Spears’ “If You Seek Amy” on top of “Rock With U” by Janet Jackson. Enjoy!
Rock With Amy (Britney Spears vs. Janet Jackson) 4:09
