CID is up for a Grammy Award this yr, which is the final word type recognition within the music trade. The work he did for LSD (Labrinth, Sia & Diplo) within the type his “Audio” remix really showcases dance music at its best.
Speaking with CID concerning the remix undertaking, he feels “lucky” to have been capable of rework “Audio.” It’s straightforward to listen to — the monitor he ready is dance ground prepared and ideal for on a regular basis listening, two large components he considers when remixing any monitor.
Here’s what he needed to say concerning the Grammy nod and his work on the remix…
On first listening to “Audio” by LSD…
First all of the undertaking I feel is superb. Sia is an unimaginable singer. Labrinth is — they’re each unimaginable songwriters. Labrinth can also be a loopy producer. Then, you throw Diplo in there and it’s the final word artist undertaking. Right away, even earlier than I acquired the nomination I might have liked to do a remix.
On remixing LSD…
It was really easy to work with their vocals. You might put something behind Sia’s vocal and it'll sound superb! laughs] It wasn’t too troublesome to get the thought. I like what they did on the unique. For me, it was about taking the essence what that they had performed and placing my spin on it.
On essentially the most difficult half the remix…
The tempo. For this one, I did one thing that I’ve by no means actually performed earlier than. The unique tune is fairly gradual. The first model I did — I did the entire thing at 124 bpm. I feel Diplo heard the primary demo I despatched. He stated, “Slow the entire thing down. The verse is simply too quick.” So, you may’t actually discover it, however I’m altering the tempo. The verses are perhaps 118 and when it will get to the pre-chorus then the refrain it begins dashing up actually slowly, and the drop is round 124. That was difficult, attempting to hurry up with out anybody noticing. It in all probability threw f rather a lot DJs. If any DJ performed it and blended over — there’d be rather a lot practice wrecking happening.
On his earlier Grammy win in 2014…
I received a Grammy for my work on Cedric Gervais’ Lana Del Rey remix. I’d been working with Cedric for a pair years on the time. He’s an unimaginable producer and I used to be tremendous grateful to be a component that remix. I don’t assume any us realized what it might flip into. It was unimaginable to see how massive that tune was capable of get. It was very good placing it by the membership system. He did the entire Beatport factor and it did very well there. I feel Interscope took a shot on it and pushed to radio and it took f. The Grammys was one essentially the most loopy experiences to be a component . It type gave me an inside take a look at how issues develop alongside the best way. For me, being on the Grammys was one these psychological pictures — like, that is what it takes.
It’s nice to be coming again and doing it by myself. Obviously, my title is on this one. I’m simply nominated now — that alone is simply loopy to me, to assume again at how far I’ve come. It’s simply superior to be going again there.
On making a great remix…
I’ve type been doing two completely different types. The one, I’m making it strictly for the dance ground. But, I feel those that make nice remixes are those which you can go on Spotify in your home or in your automotive and simply hearken to. But, on the identical time, you can play them within the membership. That’s the candy spot! If you can also make it listenable and efficient in your set, I feel these are the very best remixes.
CID’s final purpose with this remix and all the things he creates — “I would like folks to be pleased.”
Listen to “Audio” (CID Remix) beneath and take a look at the total checklist Grammy nominees for Best Remixed Recording here. Don’t overlook to tune in for the 61st Annual Grammy Awards on February 10.