Paul Oakenfold, Chromeo and more have released stunning remixes of Presley’s classic hits.
A little less conversation and more dancing, yeah?
The legendary Elvis Presley rose to prominence in the 50s and is prevalently known as the “King of Rock and Roll.” With culture-shifting songs like “Hound Dog” and “Heartbreak Hotel,” the late rockabilly great has stood the test of time as among the most influential musicians in history.
With Presley’s new biopic Elvis in theaters, we’re reminded of just how impactful his art was on the musical zeitgeist. As the King’s legacy continues to live on, here are some of our favorite remixes of his music.
Known for his compositions for Zack Snyder’s Justice League, Tomb Raider, Godzilla vs. Kong and many more, renowned Dutch composer Junkie XL is responsible for one of the most popular film syncs of all-time. His official remix of “A Little Less Conversation” marked the first time Presley’s estate had granted permission for any of his material to be reworked, and it became a worldwide hit.
Nebbra is a talented dance music producer from Paris. His transformative cover of “A Little Less Conversation” showcases a powerful sound driven by thumping brass and a stentorian vocal performance by The Great Escape.
Headlined by Âme and Dixon, the concert is one of the only large-scale electronic music events in L.A. to take place on the beach.
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The inaugural show will also feature DJ sets from Nora En Pure and Mark Knight, among others.
Funneling funk vibes into Elvis’ “Clean Up Your Own Backyard,” Chromeo‘s remix is chock full of soul.
Dillon Francis fulfilled a house music lover’s fantasy with his remix of “Do The Vega,” a brisk, four-on-the-floor track with a pulsing bassline.
In Paul Oakenfold‘s whimsical 2003 remix of “Rubberneckin’,” remix, the legendary English DJ and record producer highlights Presley’s sultry vocals in a subtle drum & bass rendition.
Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis is in theaters now.
Lennon is a music journalist who has contributed to EDM.com for over five years. A seasoned music business reporter, his writings bridge the gap between education and technology through a musical lens. He is also the host of the music business podcast When Life Hands You Lennons and founder of his own electronic music website, EDM In A Soda.
