As you may know, The Reich Effect ran a remix competition over the last month to give producers an opportunity to rework Steve Reich’s Drumming. The submitted remixes were then sent to the judges who included myself, Jim Carroll, Gavin Friday, Stevie G, and Donal Dineen. A shortlist of five was produced from our choices and Steve Reich chose the winner himself…Denis Clifford of Cork. Congrats Denis!
Here’s his track which I described as ambitous and melodic in my notes:
Drumming – Denis Clifford
I really enjoyed the time I spent listening to the remixes. Here were the top five as submitted by the judges. Four of these were in my top five.
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Congratulations to Dennis on his win and to all the other shortlisted producers. Dont feel so gutted about not winning, hearing the other guys work.
how many people entered this competition as a matter of interest
There were 19 entries sent to judges.
I seem to remember talk of two winners. I’d like to suggest that the spare festival ticket now be allocated alphabetically : )
I think it was 2 FINALISTS Brian. And I would suggest allocation in terms of track length. But i’m completely unbiased in that respecet
How about Rock Paper Scissors? I promise to abide by the result.
Ohh I dunno, Rocks! Scissors! Sounds a bit dangerous. Connect 4 is more my style. You going to the Pre-show Party tomorrow. We can settle it Mano y mano there.