The aliens arrived on our fair planet. Surprisingly, what stepped out of the mysterious space vessel are martians only in name. An anti-nuclear humanoid does not currently reside in Washington D.C. with a ten-foot robot roommate. Neither little green men nor greys freely roam the Earth. Instead the delegation is of a royal variety - a King and a Pharaoh leading the charge - and these visitors seek only to improve this species' quality of life through a galaxy-wide practice. Prepare for the party to end all parties...and a music video for the ages.
More alarming than the space dignitaries themselves is the speed with which their message spread. Damagical's likability cannot be denied; but be aware that sympathizers already live among us. Suspect your friends. Suspect your neighbors. Suspect your family. It is only a matter of time until the dance, dance revolution starts and you too fall under the influence. Note this warning is solely in the interest of public health and safety. At the time of this writing, no immunity is known to the infectious rhythm of "Bella Me Tarraxa," so more friends of the movement are bound to appear.
In the mean time, some know allies are two Portuguese beat-makers. Independent producer Suaviicox, alongside the Piqueno Djs Do Gueto member Dadifox, have taken it upon themselves to release a remix of this kizomba. Kuduro craftsmen by trade, these two Djs are uniquely qualified for the task. Taking a re-fix approach (where the Noggle standards for remixing are concerned) Suaviicox and Dadifox do not intend to create a parallel song. The two synthesizer harmony as well as the guitar melody are left intact. Instead, the duo immediately attacks the rhythm in the introductory section. Utilizing a hi-hat, snare, kick drum pattern where one previously did not exist, this team makes their intentions clear: their remix is about enhancing the track's already apt performance. Once the first verse begins the trend continues: the zouk beat is elaborated on with three percussive elements (finger snaps replacing the hi-hat). Four different beats are carved in this manner. What is most admirable about the finished product, however, is that original is never overshadowed and the intended audience is not further specialized. The intent remains the same; the only thing missing is a crowd to enjoy it.
- John Noggle
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