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Wouldn't we
all love to leave our dull, grey cubicles behind if the
rent could still get paid? This is the theme behind "Day
Job", the fun, catchy song about the monotony of the
everyday 9-5 grind by local Toronto acoustic folk-soul-pop
outfit Sunshine State. The band formed when good
friends, musician/producer James Bryan (Philosopher
Kings) and singer/songwriter Aleza, decided to make
music about modern life and love as a form of musical
therapy.
Alister
Johnson has been steady making waves in the music
industry with his versatile production of both his
original material and remixes and re-edits. His remixes
include: Feist, Hird w/ Yukimi Nagano,
LAL, Layah Jane and Voice. As DJ Catalist
he has created dance floor anthems with the "unofficial
re-edits/remixes" of Ruth Brown, Billie Holiday, James
Brown and Love. He takes 'Day Job' and converts
it from "acoustic pop" to a broken, electrolatin-esque
rhythm. He strips the track right down to the raw vocal
and brings in highly regarded and original 'Day Job'
bassist, Marc Rogers who improvised on the main
progression when he laid down the bass for the remix. Also
contributing is Alister's brother Oliver Johnson,
who plays a bossa guitar style throughout the track. The
remix maintains an up-tempo samba feel thanks to reputable
Toronto percussionist Dave Gouveia. Johnson adds
moog bass, keys and another layer of beats that gives this
rework a deep sound, rich with a Brazilian-infused
electronic feel.
Following
their dope remix of Ivana Santilli's 'Everlasting',
Do Right's hip hop aficionados Circle Research are
back to give some more shine to Sunshine State. The CR
re-rub transforms 'Day Job' from a foot tapper to a
headnodder by keeping the original flavor and arrangement
and adding a fat beat, some keys, claps and cuts. Also
included is a 'dub version' for those that prefer savory
to sweet. CR are hard at work in the studio and continue
to rock dance floors near you!
Do Right!
turns 'Day Job' into a night time affair that is dedicated
to all those who live the double life; office by day,
musician after dark or to those that think a song about
dental plans, muffin breaks and ergonomic chairs is just
plain funny.
www.myspace.com/wearesunshinestate
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