BDJ's Cellar Full of Remixes
278 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsOnce upon a time (or maybe twice) there were four magicians; and they made wonderful music, and called themselves The Beatles. In BDJ's Cellar, their spirits roam freely, they play and mix with other music, young and old.
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Why Don't We Do It In Abbey Road
March 02, 2008 12:27 - 2 minutes - 2.98 MBThis is a McCartney vs McCartney vs McCartney.... mash-up. The ''ímprovisation' performed during the Chaos BBC sessions at Abbey road studios appears to have been not as improvised as it seemed....
Spoiling Jack Flash
February 23, 2008 20:22 - 3 minutes - 4.47 MBAnother track from the Lost Stones-Beatles Sessions ? Just like Paint It Pepper, this track shows how close the musical formats of the Stones and the Beatles actually were. A few glitches in the vocals perhaps, so probaly an early take...............
Bad to Me
February 16, 2008 22:01 - 2 minutes - 3.46 MBBilly J Kramer and the Dakotas recorded Bad to Me, while the Beatles themselves never released it. So, supported the Lenon-McCartney by a period backing tack: No, NOT Billy J !
Thank you Girl
February 13, 2008 21:11 - 1 minute - 1.61 MBWith a little help from airbag, I added some Metal and Fuzz to this strange song. Is it serious, or is John pulling all our legs ? We'll never know.
Because (there are 7 levels)
February 07, 2008 22:14 - 2.97 MBA simple re-mix of Because. Why ? I've heard so many re-mixes of the vocals, I wanted to give the backingtracks a go. Much more mysterious this way........
Lucy in the Sky with Tomothy Leary
January 06, 2008 21:19 - 3 minutes - 5.17 MBIt is Lucy in the Sky month. Therefore, a re-mix that captures the ambiguity in the song: is it really just about a children's drawing, or does it include some kind of trip ? Judge for yourself, with advice form the grodfather of LSD himself......
Memphis Tennessee in Stereo
December 31, 2007 18:04 - 2 minutes - 4.42 MBMemphis Tenenessee , great Chuck Berry song, but only so-so versions by the Beatles survive. The Beatles recorded the song on various occasions (Decca audition, BBC sesions), all mono recordings. They never released it on an album. What would it have sounded like (in Stereo) if they had put more effort into it for an album ? Perhaps like this, A stereo version compiled from various contemporary sources. Cheated just a little, not 100% Beatle stuff...... Does this not beat any ...
Fabs on 45
December 16, 2007 22:37 - 15 minutes - 21.6 MBRemember Stars On 45, the Mother of All Mash-ups ? It reached the number one spot in both the Netherlands and the United States. In the U.K. number two was the highest position. Since the copyrights of The Beatles songs made it a tricky affair, the producer ( Jaap Eggermont) decided to have the songs re-recorded by Okkie Huysdens (as Paul McCartney), Bas Muys (John Lennon) and Sandy Coast's Hans Vermeulen (George Harrison). Here, I have re-remixed Stars on 45, now with the o...
Paint it Pepper
December 14, 2007 19:06 - 2 minutes - 3 MBDid the Beatles and the Stones ever record together ? Rumour has it that early session tapes exist, somewhere...... This copuld be an early take, around '63. It is evident that this recording inspred the Stones and Beatles, resulting in hit records for both later on.
Two of Us
November 17, 2007 16:26 - 6 minutes - 9.2 MBWhat if the Beatles hadn't died or split up (in any order), and had kept on going, like a Rolling Stone ? They could have issued this hit single a few years ago, based on a song they composed 40 years earlier...... I don't really like this kind of re-mix, but I couldn't get it out of my head.....
I'll Be Back in Triple Time
November 05, 2007 22:43 - 2 minutes - 5.71 MBTake 2 (and presumably Take 1) were recorded in triple time. Unfortuantely, these takes broke down, because it was 'too hard to sing'. Here's an attempt to paste a complete version together, basis the incomplete Take 2.
Mimi Maura Came In Through the Bathroom Window
October 06, 2007 15:41 - 2 minutes - 4.13 MBNice combination of Mimi (no relation) and Paul's retelling of a traumatic experience. His underwear was stolen ! Those were the days, imagine now being able to just jump over the fence and climb into any rockstar's house........
Across The \Universe
September 29, 2007 21:22 - 5 minutes - 7.24 MBAnother good song that could have been done better - in my most humble view...-. Here's an attempt at a decent production, without sounds of birds and trees........
Imagine the Lennons
July 15, 2007 22:25 - 3 minutes - 4.61 MBFreddy and the Dreamer never recorded this song. Should they have recorded together ? The unlikely product may have sounded like this.
Lady Madonna
July 11, 2007 22:01 - 3 minutes - 4.72 MBOne night in Kingston... Gondwana play their south-american reggae set. Then, the fab four get up and join in......
Don't let Me Down
July 10, 2007 21:55 - 3 minutes - 4.82 MBA Reggae version, driven by the famous Planta & Raiz.. McCartney holidays frequently on Jamaica, so why why not record some tracks there with the band ?
Something ft Frank Sinatra & Eric Clapton
June 29, 2007 20:39 - 3 minutes - 6.95 MBThe plan to give Something to Sinatra did not go ahead, but this is what it might have sounded like. Old blue eyes does a wonderful job, making this song his very own, while Eric Clapton provides lovely counter melodies. What have we missed......
Ain't She Sweet ft. Frank Sinatra
June 24, 2007 10:25 - 2 minutes - 2.88 MBA long time favourite of the boys, dating back to the Hamburg days (vocals), this song was revived during the Get Back era (instruments). Why ? Perhaps as the B-side to 'Something'', that was offered to Frank Sinatra ? if so, it might have sounded like this........
Can't Buy Me Love (love)
June 08, 2007 22:18 - 2 minutes - 3.14 MBBest of two takes, combining chorus and solos.
Because the Ticket
May 30, 2007 20:11 - 3 minutes - 4.5 MBWe've all heard the a capella version, what about adding some rhythm?
It Does Come Easy
May 30, 2007 20:06 - 3 minutes - 5.03 MBThis is what a live performance wpu;d have sounded like, if only....
My Sweet You
May 30, 2007 20:04 - 4 minutes - 5.82 MBGreat tune, but the guitar backing track is rather monotonous.... Ask the Chiffons to lend a hand and up the tempo a bit !
Get George Back
May 30, 2007 19:58 - 2 minutes - 6.56 MBGeorge sings a tune he obviously liked. Is this his revenge for not being allowed to play his way on Let IIt Be ?
Help, Help !
May 30, 2007 17:27 - 2 minutes - 5.97 MBHelp, stripped down to the essentials, with a snippet from later days, if JL could only have remembered the cords.....
A Brighter Day in the Life
May 30, 2007 16:40 - 5 minutes - 7.08 MBThis day needed a bit beefing up for it to shine. Also watch out for the new middle eight!
Yes it is better
May 30, 2007 16:24 - 2 minutes - 3.8 MBAcoustic, more dramatic, rendering of this famous "I'm so sorry for myself" song by JL.
A better Art of Dying
May 30, 2007 15:57 - 4 minutes - 5.74 MBHarrison sings, now with a more suitable backing group......