Rick Astley – Never gonna give you up (drop out orchestra dub)

Taking this catchy piece of pop music into playful cosmic disco territory, the Drop Out Orchestra puts Rick Astley in the back seat. Being a dub, you are constantly waiting for Astleys vocals to come in…yet they don’t. Major tease. But on the other hand you get the Orchestra’s signature disco sound.

The beauty of pop music like this is that people can sing along to it even after one listen, so if you add more substantial beats and some funk to it it can become a underground hit. But as a producer you need to balance it carefully.

Drop Out Orchestra have done some good stuff lately, check out their remix of Ilija Rudmans “See”, Chic “My world is empty without you” and Robyns “Hang with me“. Their own production “International track” was also Essential new tune on the Essential Mix på BBC Radio some time ago. Aeroplane took off – now its Drop Out Orchestra’s turn. Consisting of a music teacher, a music tech writer, a studio engineer and a singer – the quartet should have a good understanding of what works. The Swedes are ready for international recognition.

Their new album is coming out in January – be ready for a disco treat!

Fast Tube by Casper

Check out this mixtape from Cosmic Disco – a good mix of cosmic disco including the Rick Astley dub.