Best of ccMixter 2020: Spin's Picks
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Coming together during 2020 has taken on new meaning. Virtual gatherings, social distancing, elbow bumps and Drive-In Concerts have become the cornerstones of connecting. Here at ccMixter, we've been connecting through music online for over a decade, coming together to share stems, pells, and remixes in cyberspace.
Our world has changed forever and revealed what is at the core of our humanity. We are all in this together, and together we will find a new way to remain connected.
Scomber, one of our most active artists, had this to say about the event:
"I was really pleased to see this Secret Mixter’s theme of “Come Together” because this is what ccMixter is really all about and I’m sure we all really need this now. No matter where you are in the world, ccMixter allows us to share something intimate with a person you have never met thousands of miles away and get a great insight into another artist’s inner creative world."
We all have a singular gift to give that resonates with the whole. That is what is at the heart of this Secret Mixter. Thirty six participants coming together to create a collection of music that is unique and speaks to the time.
We hope you enjoy these remixes as much as we do. The spark of creation is alive an well. It's what keeps us coming back together again and again.
Explore, Listen, and Share "Come Together" Here
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“I am all in a sea of wonders. I doubt; I fear; I think strange things, which I dare not confess to my own soul.”
― Bram Stoker, Dracula
The Time of Terror Remix Event is here, a haunted place where we create terrifying music to share the dark side of our collaborations. We're drawn to the music that pulls at our curiosity for what hides in the shadows, and lurking in this playlist will be songs that chill you to the bone.
To find out more, knock three times on the castle door.
Or, now that the Time of Terror remix event has ended, you can listen explore all 57 submissions here.
Looking for more terrifying music to use in your haunting productions? Start by searching "halloween" at dig.ccmixter.org
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We’re proud to release Michael Burnz’s latest single “Letterz,” a hip-hop mix that is about the power of words and the messages they convey. Featuring J Ross Parrelli, Mila Akilah and beats from ccMixter producer The Concept Of Energy, this worldwide collaboration carries the message of love and empowerment. Though the track is not an upload to ccMixter, it carries the spirit of community, one that is at the core of Michael’s career.
Michael’s contributions to ccMixter show his love for music and collaboration, and “Letterz” is no exception. His consistent push to make music that connects artists and listeners across all platforms is inspiring. When we asked him about his new release this is what he shared with us.
“At its core “Letterz” is about the words we speak & their power to build or destroy. Words are made up of letters hence the title “Letterz.” Michael continued, “When we allow love and light to penetrate our innermost...then our souls, our cells and our words will be full of light down the very letters of those words.”
Born out of a sample pack Michael received from The Concept of Energy, “Letterz” quickly became a collaborative effort. Burnz connected with J Ross Parrelli, who has an extensive career of combining her music with uplifting community projects, and her contribution became the chorus line. After working on demos for the track, the two felt like it needed a shot of reggae, so they contacted Mila Akilah, a independent artist from Kingston Jamaica. She recorded her parts from her home in Jamaica and the track was complete. “Letterz” is truly a worldwide effort.
The message is one for the world as well. Love yourself and free yourself. We can all use as much of that as we can get these days.
Letterz Links
Website .. www.MichaelBurnz.com
Youtube … Youtube.com/GetAtMic
Apple Music / Spotify/ Others Searchable by “ Michael Burnz”
https://ccmixter.bandcamp.com/track/letterz-feat-j-ross-parrelli-mila-akilah
Instagram Links
Michael Burnz https://www.instagram.com/faithmassive/
J Ross Parrelli https://www.instagram.com/jrossparrelli/
Mila Akilah https://www.instagram.com/mila.akilah/
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With 35 mixes and 12 Editorial Picks uploaded, the Firefly Secret Mixter lit up our remix community with the sparkle and warmth of creativity and connection. It continues to light up our social media with activity as more and more listeners discover the beauty of new music.
Like fireflies dancing in the sky, each upload flickered and glowed across the globe through the internet and into our speakers and headphones, sending signals that creative commons music is a magical experience for all. Whatever the true nature of our connection, however diverse, it’s truly amazing to witness music that is alive lighting up the dark.
Listen to the mixes and find out for yourself. Discover the wonder that we know as the Secret Mixter.
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