David’s Adventures Through the World of Music Creation and Sonic Exploration

My remix ended up in third place, which means that you’ll soon be able to buy it at Klicktrack and iTunes and hopefully be able to stream it via Spotify.

HUGE thank you to everyone who voted for me!

My Pretorium remix of Emmon’s track “Lips On Fire” is one of five to win the remix competition over at Release Magazines site.

You can listen to the five final remixes in the player to the right at the site and then vote via e-mail.

Now I need Your help to reach what could be my, and Cut & Paste’s, big break!

I’ve spent this weekend leaning over a Mackie Onyx 1640 mixing Joachim Rogalski’s upcoming EP. I’ve also done a remix of “Kosmopolit” which might be a bit weird if you’re not familiar with what I’m sometimes working with - but I got free hands so don’t blame me! ;o)

Besides that I’ve mastered Electro Nova’s EP, been fighting a bit with the 4.5.2 update for Cubase and seen Strangers in Wonderland live at Alcazar, Nalen.

It’s been a good weekend after all even though I’m a bit behind thanks to Cubase…

Just got a quick note that Strangers in Wonderland will release the “Helios Radio Cut” on their album.

“[...] my personal favourite is David’s extended mix [David Lilja's Extended Helios Remix, ed remark]. It’s been spinning all day. Never thought it would be possible to get 8 minues out of C/G/Am/F (with a little variation) without been bored, but this one has got instinctive feel, warmth and a lot of air. And good variation.”

I can only lift my hat for a quote like that. Strangers, if you’re reading this. Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it.

Last time I got a remix released on an album was back in 2004. Halovox released the “Silent Whispers (Forever Mix)” on his self-titled album.

I’ve just finished two remixes for Strangers in Wonderland. I took on their track “Addicted”, which is a sweet song really. I tried to add some Pretorium flavour to it together with some pop influences.

Another remix, for a competition, is also bounced. It’s not my best and I’m actually quite sick and bored of the track after only 1½ hour or working with it. This is the first time I said “yes” to remix a track I didn’t like, and I will promise myself that I won’t do it again. Shit in, shit out, as they say…