I was reading the latest issue of Rolling Stone Magazine, and they had this thing about mashing songs. Taking lyrics of a song, just the acapalla version, and laying it over an instrumental. Vinyl records usually have the acapalla version, and instrumental versions of some songs. I just like music instrumentals with out the lyrics. Does anybody know where I can buy Vinyl. Do I get them at soundwaves and stores like that? I found this neat version of Beastie Boys' Intergalactic lyrics, and Chimp Buzzkits/Method Man N2Gether Now or whatever that song is called.
YOu might Try Downloading the instrumentals off the internet, using a file-share program. If so Go here: www.kazaa.com I know for a fact that Kazaa has some instrumentals I'm just not sure what songs. Hope this helps...
I've downloaded a few mp3 instrumentals so far. I just recently installed a cable, so I am d/l happy. I can't figure how to use WINMX. I have Kazaa on my other computer.
If you want to take the tangible approach, try Soundwaves. You'll probably have the most luck with the one over there off of Montrose and Westheimer. There's also another one that's pretty good for vinyl over there on Montrose like a little ways south of the Soundwaves. Just walk around in that area a little while, you'll find some good shops.
I used to live at that Soundwaves when I went to UH. Is the other record store you're thinking of Record Rack on S. Shepherd? I used to buy some hard-to-find remixes and various other stuff there when I went through my "Industrial" phase. I'm not sure it's still around, but I used to love that whole area in general. So different from where I grew up. Anyway, check out those stores - Record Rack used to be able to order stuff if they didn't have it in stock if you're looking for something specific.
Record Rack is on richmond now. They got a bunch of cool old stuff. The Soundwaves on Souff Main has more ghetto-ass stuff, which is a good thing! The Montrose location is more trendy stuff for the kids with nose rings and things... I also love but avoid (its a credit card thing) ordering from online stores. Just do a search for online records, you'll get tons. I've ordered from Skratch Piklz site before. Tons of DJ crap and just straight up beats. DJ Qbert kinda took over the scene so you can buy a bunch of crazy stuff from him. http://www.djqbert.com Also DJMart has some cool chit. Dirtstyles puts out some crazy stuff! http://www.djmart.com/scratchrecords.html Good luck and don't spend too much!
That whole "mashing" thing is hilarious. "Mashing" is what the Hollywood type call the new art they think they invented which we all call "mixing". Anyway, for vinyl try Soundwaves. If you're looking for dance vinyl hit the Soundwaves on Montrose and Chemistry on Westheimer in the Montrose area. You might want to try Atomic Records on the corner of Montrose and Westheimer but I haven't been there in a couple years and at the time they were reducing their vinyl section. If you're looking for hip hop, hit the Soundwaves in the Astrodome/Reliant Stadium area. There's not really much use in downloading MP3s and trying to mix because the control you have on an MP3 is nothing compared to the control of vinyl.
I used to hang out in there all the time, too. I still remember the time when Sir Mixalot released "Baby Got Back" they had a hot air balloon in the shape of an ass floating above the store... quite a site, really.
Soundwaves on S.Main off of 610 is definitely a good place to dig. They got alot of used records too. But you'll definitely save cash and time if you order online, try Music Factory This place has alot of popular types of music, ups shipping and low prices and you don't pay sales tax (NYC). CDnow sells records too. CDnow Not every record comes with accapellas, you'll see more with just instrumentals, and alot of the vocals are clean cuts too.... as far as rap and r&b records. If you're lookin for something more obscure or underground, let me know I might be able to track it down for ya.
You can also filter a regular song with a karyoke mixer, and re-record. I think the new version of Acid has that. Acid and Soundforge are pretty good tools for mp3 remix. You need a reliable mp3-wav converter, too. I use an equalizer to isolate the tone I want, and record that. Say you just want the horn break on a salsa record. Find the frequency, filter everything else out, and sample. Then build your new or remixed song instrument by instrument in your preferred sequence.
Rockpile Records on Montrose and Sound Exchange on Richmond are the best places in Houston to buy vinyl. Both run by very cool people.
