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Title: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: thebrosef on 28 Feb 2008, 21:35
Hey everyone. I am in a position where I am throwing and attending a lot of parties (it's called a frat.. go figure), but I get sick to hell of the same top 15 radio songs getting played over and over every night. So I am taking matters into my own hands and making a playlist for our next dance party.

I have gone through my iTunes library and taken out all the songs that I think will work well, but there aren't enough. So I am asking for your help. Here is the criteria for songs:

1) Danceable for people who have limited to zero rhythm.
2) Not too strange. I love strange music but the general public does not. Which is a damn shame.
3) If the song is vaguely familiar that is a plus! (i.e. things like Jay-Z singles off of Danger Mouse's Grey Album. Refreshing and Recognizable.)

Some of my own favorite picks for this just so you know where I am coming from:

The previously mentioned Grey Album
None Shall Pass - Aesop Rock (This is borderline too weird, but I'll be damned if the beat isn't one of the catchiest things I've heard in awhile.)
Jane Fonda - Mickey Avalon (Ok rap is always good these days. People tell me Mickey Avalon is shit. Mickey Avalon is hilarious. Plus this song has the line "Get your booty on the dance floor" which it undoubtedly will get people to do.)
Move Your Feet - Junior Senior (Well. Because. Just move your feet.)

As far as none rap/dance music that is still danceable goes, so far I have Love Will Tear us Apart - Joy Division and I am adding Burning Down the House and Psycho Killer by the Talking Heads. I will probably need more in that department.

Finally, I am sorry if there has been a recent dance music thread. I haven't seen one recently and this is pretty specific so I figured I'd make a separate topic. Also, to avoid necroing and or derailing other threads.
Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: Soidanae on 28 Feb 2008, 21:38
Gunther, for german parody techno.
Akcent, for french parody-of-itself techno.

And, a group favorite of our dance parties here,

http://www.furious.com/perfect/tuva.html
Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: thebrosef on 28 Feb 2008, 21:48
Hm. I can't decide if people would laugh at the addition of Gunther tracks and then start dancing, or if they would castrate me and then put on their tired music. I know that I would dance to it, but I'm not sure about the other guys and the visiting ladies.

Also, I hear those throat singers really get the party started.
Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: Johnny C on 28 Feb 2008, 23:38
Spoon's "Don't You Evah" would probably work.
Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: onewheelwizzard on 28 Feb 2008, 23:55
You could almost definitely get away with most of Ratatat's self-titled album, and I think people would be happy to dance to The Avalanches ... the Gimix mix that was on the Mediafire thread a while back was perfect, just 46 straight minutes of perfect party music that never stopped being new and different.  I can reup it if you like.

Also, anything Daft Punk ever did is probably fair game.
Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: Tom on 28 Feb 2008, 23:59
HOLY FUCK and SHIT ROBOT
Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: imagist42 on 29 Feb 2008, 00:12
why oh why is this thread not about lcd soundsystem
Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: Tom on 29 Feb 2008, 00:20
I believe that is a given,

JUST ABOUT ANY THING FROM DFA, DFA 1979 AND LET'S MAKE LOVE - CSS
Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: Nodaisho on 29 Feb 2008, 01:48
Also, anything Daft Punk ever did is probably fair game.
Oh, and if you play Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger, and someone says Kanye West wrote it, you are perfectly within your rights to hurt them. Seriously, it is a law somewhere.
Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: meticulous on 29 Feb 2008, 05:27
le tigre - decepticon
the subways - rock'n'roll queen
death from above 1979 - black history month
lcd soundsystem - daft punk is playing at my house
the faint - symptom finger
beck - sexx laws
calvin harris - acceptable in the 80's
metric - monster hospital
the knife - we share our mothers health
justice vs simian - we are you're friends
david bowie - let's dance

have fun! - also, if this little list doesn't set some bodies movin' then i dont know what will.

if you like i will upload this lil mix onto the mediafire thread for all to enjoy.
Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: valley_parade on 29 Feb 2008, 05:32
A few non-traditional tracks I stuck on a dance mix:

Casiotone for the Painfully Alone - "Scattered Pearls"
Call Me Lightning - "Nobody Dies"

It's a strange mix. The end gets really rocking (Call Me Lightning, Mando Diao, Sleater-Kinney..).
Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: a pack of wolves on 29 Feb 2008, 06:19
The B52s - The B52s -- If you are interested in New Wave or surf music, this straddles the two quite nicely. One of the finest records ever made and thoroughly danceable.

This. Lots. In fact, any B52s is a good idea. Also:

Ice Cube - We Had To Tear This Mothafucka Up
Wu-Tang Clan - Shame On A Nigga
Dead Prez - Hip Hop
Sleater-Kinney - You're No Rock 'n' Roll Fun
Lethal Bizzle - Uh Oh! (I'm Back)
R. Kelly - Ignition (Remix)
Punjabi MC - Mundian To Bach Ke
Warren G - Regulate
Dr Dre - Nuthin' But A G Thang
Skream - Tapped
Shystie - Woman's World (Gurlz Stand Up)
Texas Is The Reason - Back And To The Left
The Sonics - Roll Over Beethoven
Andrew WK - She Is Beautiful
Gravediggaz - Bang Your Head
Saves The Day - Shoulder To The Wheel
Ty - Ha Ha
Lady Sovereign - Cha Ching (Cheq 1-2 Remix)

If none of that gets you dancing then you have had your legs stolen, and none of it's very strange either.
Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: imapiratearg on 29 Feb 2008, 07:11
Would the Shout Out Louds be acceptable?  Our Ill Wills has some songs on it that are more than likely danceable.
Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: Scandanavian War Machine on 29 Feb 2008, 10:13
i'll second the Le Tigre recommendation. add some Hot Chip, maybe a dash of M.I.A. or something (the song Bucky Done Gun would work well, i think).
Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: thebrosef on 29 Feb 2008, 10:28
Thanks for the suggestions everyone. Just for reference, The Knife is a little too weird for this sort of playlist (though I love it any other time), and if you recommend me rap please make sure that the beat on it is really interesting. Otherwise it is just more rap music.
Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: valley_parade on 29 Feb 2008, 11:10
Ratatat. Not rap, per se, but good beats.
Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: Johnny C on 29 Feb 2008, 11:21
Cadence Weapon has both Breaking Kayfabe and Afterparty Babies, the latter of which has most likely been released by now. Honestly, Rollie Pemberton's got some of the best stuff in hip-hop right now. It's better than even Clipse or Subtle by a country mile.
Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: Scandanavian War Machine on 29 Feb 2008, 11:24
yes, Ratatat. the song 'El Pico' in particular. if you try to resist by not dancing, you'll actually explode.

also, go to the Mediafire Thread and download Why?'s album Alopecia because that shit is dance-a-tronic.


editted for wrongness
Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: jill the ripper on 29 Feb 2008, 11:49
Time Warp from Rocky Horror Picture Show.
Because it's danceable to the point of absurdity.

Play it late, when people are drunk.
And Shout.
Like in Animal House. :]

Because they are fun.
And that is their only qualification.
Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: michaelicious on 29 Feb 2008, 11:57
TV On the Radio and Crystal Castles are pretty (http://www.box.net/shared/jyrdzt7cck) neat (http://www.box.net/shared/avnkemk8ww).

PS - Make sure you don't get 2D2F (http://www.box.net/shared/dn6zk2p348)
Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: Johnny C on 29 Feb 2008, 12:03
Crystal Castles are here with HEALTH tomorrow night, and I have to miss it. Consider me pissed off.
Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: michaelicious on 29 Feb 2008, 12:11
Aww :( I caught them in Hamilton last weekend. It was pretty awesome.
Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: Scandanavian War Machine on 29 Feb 2008, 12:19
aw shit Crystal Castles! how did i forget them?

and also, since we're apparently going there, Kavinsky.
Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: thebrosef on 29 Feb 2008, 12:52
I am pretty familiar with Ratatat I just hadn't thought of adding them to the list (most likely because my cds are at home) but thanks for reminding me! I checked out Cadence Weapon. I really enjoyed it, but I am worried that people wouldn't respond well to the crazy beats.

TV On the Radio and Crystal Castles are pretty (http://www.box.net/shared/jyrdzt7cck) neat (http://www.box.net/shared/avnkemk8ww).

PS - Make sure you don't get 2D2F (http://www.box.net/shared/dn6zk2p348)


These songs are really good. Thank you!
Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: Tom on 29 Feb 2008, 13:39
aw shit Crystal Castles! how did i forget them?

and also, since we're apparently going there, Kavinsky.

Myspace roulette got me onto those guys last week.
Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: Nebetsu on 29 Feb 2008, 13:39
Captain Jack!

Some good ones are Another One Bites the Dust, In The Navy, and Drill Instructor
Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: pat101 on 29 Feb 2008, 13:40
(http://www.discomusic.com/images/cds/morodergiorgio-fromheretoetern-rmcd.jpg)

he is your friend
Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: pat101 on 29 Feb 2008, 13:40
oh and yes crystal castles are good (i'm seeing them tonight!)
Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: pilsner on 29 Feb 2008, 13:43
I believe that is a given,

JUST ABOUT ANY THING FROM DFA, DFA 1979 AND LET'S MAKE LOVE - CSS

I had a party stop once because I had Black History Month sandwiched between Alive 2007 and Ratatat Remixes II.  It was freaky to watch 20 people all dancing around on chairs, the couch, etc. in my apartment, all simultaneously stop and bitch about the music.  Then Remixes II came on and all was good again.  My advice is skip DFA 1979 if girls who are not into drum and bass are involved.
Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: supersheep on 29 Feb 2008, 14:00
Man, it's weird, I had never heard about Crystal Castles before last Monday and now they are all about the shop. Also, I'd say they're about to hit the big time in the UK. They were on Skins.

Black History Month drum and bass what?
Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: Uber Ritter on 29 Feb 2008, 14:18
!!!-"Me and Giuliani Down by the Schoolyard"
Might be too long, and not from their best album by all accounts, but really, really danceable and fun.

The Avalanches-"Live at Dominoes"
Sure "Frontier Psychiatrist" is great, but do you really want to tango?

Boris-"Electric"

Also, I'll fourth or fifth DFA/DFA 1979.  Pretty much all of You're a Woman, I'm a Machine makes you want to go nuts and shake your ass, even if, like me, you can't.
Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: Tom on 29 Feb 2008, 14:26
Beck - Where It's At and/or the U.N.K.L.E. remix but I think that might be little bit slower
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Post by: a pack of wolves on 29 Feb 2008, 14:42
Man, it's weird, I had never heard about Crystal Castles before last Monday and now they are all about the shop. Also, I'd say they're about to hit the big time in the UK. They were on Skins.

They've been building for a while over here but it took me by surprise as well, and it does look like they're going to blow up soon. I guess being Vice darlings is paying off. I was rather surprised to hear Battles featuring very prominently in Torchwood the other day too.
Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: Streltsy on 29 Feb 2008, 14:44
MGMT - "Electric Feel"
Soulwax - "KracK"
Justice - "D.A.N.C.E."             Popular but I don't think it's overplayed (right?)
Gogol Bordello - "Start Wearing Purple"                   I know you said no weird stuff, but this is just too great to not mention

Except maybe MGMT, all these artists have lots of other danceable tracks as well.
Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: Dimmukane on 29 Feb 2008, 17:25
SOULWAX + JUSTICE + A FUNERAL = ZOMBIE DANCE PARTY
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Post by: KvP on 29 Feb 2008, 18:14
Cadence Weapon has both Breaking Kayfabe and Afterparty Babies, the latter of which has most likely been released by now. Honestly, Rollie Pemberton's got some of the best stuff in hip-hop right now. It's better than even Clipse or Subtle by a country mile.
yessss
Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: E. Spaceman on 29 Feb 2008, 19:36

I had a party stop once because I had Black History Month sandwiched between Alive 2007 and Ratatat Remixes II.  It was freaky to watch 20 people all dancing around on chairs, the couch, etc. in my apartment, all simultaneously stop and bitch about the music.  Then Remixes II came on and all was good again.  My advice is skip DFA 1979 if girls who are not into drum and bass are involved.

Solution: DFA 1979 Remixes!

I recently started a project called Inconsquential Dance Music. I essentially came to the conclusion that I own  too much awesomely danceable music and hardly any of the bands i listen to now have guitars. So i am purging myself of this music by churning out mix after mix of it. Here is volume 1!


Code: [Select]
http://www.mediafire.com/?1yxyy0telc3
Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: MusicScribbles on 29 Feb 2008, 19:59
Emilio, you have made me a very happy dj. I'm doing a rave for a friend tomorrow. This is great.
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Post by: Jed on 29 Feb 2008, 23:13
http://sieni.us/?id=7
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Post by: Tom on 29 Feb 2008, 23:19
:starts seizing uncontrollably....drool foams out corners of mouth as I fall to floor with no one to help...eventual die from "swallowing" tongue:
Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: Johnny C on 01 Mar 2008, 00:35
It was freaky to watch 20 people all dancing around on chairs, the couch, etc. in my apartment, all simultaneously stop and bitch about the music.

You know some genuinely shitty people.
Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: Catacombs on 01 Mar 2008, 13:19
This thread made me think of the mash-up between Andrew W.K. and the Beastie Boys: "Andrew Fights for His Right"
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Post by: CamusCanDo on 01 Mar 2008, 16:37
Girl Talk.
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Post by: muffy on 02 Mar 2008, 11:57
I've had the whole 'killing a dancefloor' experience with DFA 1979. Watching a full dancefloor stop moving entirely is pretty demoralising...It wasn't until I slipped in Blood Brothers that half of them actually left, though...

But for other dancey stuff (some of this has already been mentioned):

Hot Chip / Ladytron / 'Kids' from the MGMT album / Bloc Party (flux/banquet/helicopter) / Brakes (All Night Disco Party) / Gossip / Datarock / Does It Offend You, Yeah? / FOALS / Klaxons / Prodigy / Simian Mobile Disco / The Sounds / Dizzee Rascal
Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: Mazeraski on 02 Mar 2008, 17:19
I second Simian Mobile Disco, Klaxons, LCD Soundsystem, Ladytron (perhaps not, but worth a try), Ratatat, Justice, Daft Punk, Datarock, Girl Talk.

Concerning the DFA1979, Romance Bloody Romance might be the best bet

Chromeo (maybe a little too 80's, but could work)

Digitalism (Awesome.  Period.)

The Go! Team (might be a stretch but might work...songs like Grip Like A Vice)

Mando Diao (dunno if anyone mentioned, but some good stuff, relatively danceable?  Maybe not, but at least Down In The Past is.)

MSTRKRFT (Jesse F. Keeler of DFA1979 fame - new house electro stuff with Al-P.  Surprised it wasn't mentioned yet)

The Polish Ambassador (A little out there, but definitely some fun stuff haha.  You can download his latest album for free off his website last I checked: http://www.thepolishambassador.com/ (http://www.thepolishambassador.com/))

Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: TheFuriousWombat on 02 Mar 2008, 18:57
The entirety of Vitalic's album "OK Cowboy". Seriously good danceable electronic-y goodness.
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Post by: KharBevNor on 02 Mar 2008, 19:24
Man, you guys are losing your hip, I first heard Crystal Castles at this pretty turgid nu-rave versus actual rave theme night like a year ago.

Gods I hate being an art student.
Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: Johnny C on 02 Mar 2008, 23:01
The Sonics The Sonics The Sonics The Sonics
Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: thebrosef on 03 Mar 2008, 16:40
Ok here is the list so far:
Adults Only - Slick Rick ( I haven't decided whether or not this is a joke yet)
Andrew Fights for His Right to Party - Andrew WK vs. Beastie Boys
Around the World / Harder Better Faster Stronger - Daft Punk
Black History Month (Alan Braxe Remix) - DFA 1979
Black Mags - The Cool Kids
Burning Down the House - Talking Heads
Change Clothes - DJ Danger Mouse
Cosmic Girl - Jamiroquai
D.A.N.C.E. (MSTRKRFT Remix) - Justice
DARE - Gorillaz
Deceptacon - Le Tigre
Dirt Off Your Shoulder - DJ Danger Mouse
Dirty Harry - Gorillaz
Don't You Evah - Spoon
Good Life (Ft. T-Pain) - Kanye West ( I am not sure of this song due to my extreme dislike for Tpain. I don't mind Kanye though.)
I (Mikey) Rock - The Cool Kids
Jane Fonda - Mickey Avalon
The Last Time - Gnarls Barkley
A Little Bit Cooler - The Cool Kids
Love Will Tear Us Apart - Joy Division
Make You Feel That Way - Blackalicious
Move Your Feet - Junior Senior
None Shall Pass - Aesop Rock
Numba One Stunna - Big Tymers
One More Time / Aerodynamic - Daft Punk
Party And Bullshit - Notorious B.I.G. (Ratatat Remix)
Psycho Killer - Talking Heads
The Seed (2.0) - The Roots
Shorty Wanna Ride - Young Buck (Ratatat Remix)
So Crispy - Kinfolk Kia Shine (Friends and I have an ongoing joke about this song)
So Rich, So Pretty - Mickey Avalon
Stomp - Young Buck, T.I. & Ludacris (Ratatat Remix)
Three Kings - Slim Thug, T.I. & Bun B. (Ratatat Remix)
Virtual Insanity - Jamiroquai
What's Golden - Jurassic 5

Any gaping holes or terrible songs there? Anything you all wouldn't dance to? Any suggestions for different from those artists? Thanks for all the suggestions so far. They have really helped.
Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: Johnny C on 03 Mar 2008, 16:47
"Flashing Lights" for Kanye.
Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: thebrosef on 03 Mar 2008, 16:55
Really? That song bothered me because the title reminded me of Blinded By the Lights by The Streets and then I was disappointed when I listened to it. I'll give it another listen.
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Post by: squawk on 03 Mar 2008, 17:39
Quote
Deceptacon - Le Tigre

WHO TOOK THE BOMP
Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: supersheep on 03 Mar 2008, 18:02
FROM THE BOMP-A-LOMP-A-LOMP
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Post by: imagist42 on 03 Mar 2008, 18:24
Ok here is the list so far:

WHY OH WHY IS THERE NO LCD SOUNDSYSTEM ON THIS LIST
Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: sean on 03 Mar 2008, 18:30
Nor is there Daft Punk (I need to learn how to read posts better). Or Battles.

I take offense to this list. It is broken and needs fixing.
Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: Tom on 03 Mar 2008, 18:33
Around the World / Harder Better Faster Stronger - Daft Punk

Needs more and why is there no LCD Soundsytem or The Pulse - Holy Fuck
Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: thebrosef on 03 Mar 2008, 19:54
Ok recommend me some individual LCD Soundsystem songs then. I have Sound of Silver. I also put those two tracks from Alive 2007 on there as far as Daft Punk is concerned. I don't have any other Daft Punk stuff so I'm kind of stuck there. Battles tend to be too weird for the general public. I really like them but the people that will be dancing don't necessarily have the same taste as me.

And I don't know The Pulse. (Or Holy Fuck if that is a song by Holy Fuck. I was just assuming that you were saying Holy Fuck.)

But I will definitely listen to and possibly add songs as you guys and ladies recommend them.
Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: E. Spaceman on 03 Mar 2008, 21:05
for LCD Soundystem, you can go with Tribulations, or Losing My Edge or a lot of things
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Post by: imagist42 on 03 Mar 2008, 22:36
Tribulations. Daft Punk Is Playing at My House. Us v Them. North American Scum. And don't forget the Franz Ferdinand version of All My Friends (the original isn't quite as dance-tastic, although it is better overall).

Also yes, The Pulse is a song by Holy Fuck, and it would work well. Also if you're including Joy Division's Love Will Tear Us Apart there is no excuse for not having Shadowplay on there, or at least The Killers' cover of it (which, like with the Franz Ferdinand/All My Friends debacle, is more danceable).
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Post by: Darkbluerabbit on 03 Mar 2008, 22:59
I've had the whole 'killing a dancefloor' experience with DFA 1979. Watching a full dancefloor stop moving entirely is pretty demoralising...It wasn't until I slipped in Blood Brothers that half of them actually left, though..


I might come to your parties if there is booze and no one under 19. 
Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: Tom on 03 Mar 2008, 23:15
Yes, The Pulse is a song by Holy Fuck. Very fast paced rythmic drumming.

No Love Lost - LCD Soundsystem. Another Joy Division cover, this one is more dancesble than the original

In terms of Crystal Castles, you'll need the song Crimewave

You also need Relativity by Grafton Primary. Sounds a lot like 80's New Wave though you might consider it New Rave.


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Post by: Johnny C on 04 Mar 2008, 11:11
That Crystal Castles song is actually a HEALTH remix, isn't it?
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Post by: Scandanavian War Machine on 04 Mar 2008, 11:24
yes, but it's also 100% awesome.

which equates to about 156% danceability, if my math is correct.
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Post by: muffy on 04 Mar 2008, 17:32
I've had the whole 'killing a dancefloor' experience with DFA 1979. Watching a full dancefloor stop moving entirely is pretty demoralising...It wasn't until I slipped in Blood Brothers that half of them actually left, though..


I might come to your parties if there is booze and no one under 19. 

:) Please do! Alas, I've been banned from the CD player at my own house parties, so have had to resort to setting up my own club nights in which to play songs that are good - the upside is, all people present are over 18 and spannered on cheap booze...
The downside is, they keep asking for the sodding Kooks. Morons. No-one can dance to some over-played, under-talented dickwads singing about their Brit-school educated, talent deficient girlfriends in a mockney accent with tunes pillaged from artists who were, at best, mediocre in their time.

Throw in some Late of The Pier (Bathroom Gurgle as the ultimate), The Ghost Frequency and a spot of the Beastie Boys' Sabotage for old time's sake, and then you're away!

Either that, or ostracised. Either works.
Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: Tom on 04 Mar 2008, 18:19
yes, but it's also 100% awesome.

which equates to about 156% danceability, if my math is correct.

They've got a diferent mix of it on their myspce. it's about 2 minutes shorter, a litlle faster, louder and more enjoyable/dancable.
Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: sean on 04 Mar 2008, 21:15
I don't have any other Daft Punk stuff so I'm kind of stuck there.

Instructions:

1) Get Discovery and Homework

2) Do nothing but listen to them

3) Repeat step two

4) Repeat step two some more

5) Pick your favorite and songs and put them on the mix

/stolen from jeph, kinda
Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: Near Lurker on 05 Mar 2008, 09:54
Scissor Sisters - The first three tracks of "Ta-Dah."  Especially the notorious "track three!"  Also "Filthy/Gorgeous."
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Post by: SailorPunk on 05 Mar 2008, 10:52
yes.
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Post by: E. Spaceman on 05 Mar 2008, 11:52
no
Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: sean on 05 Mar 2008, 21:09
I just realized there is no Ratatat on this list.

Get some Ratatat one there too. The song "Seventeen Years" should serve you well. It's on their s/t.
Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: imagist42 on 05 Mar 2008, 22:21
I just realized there is no Ratatat on this list.

Get some Ratatat one there too. The song "Seventeen Years" should serve you well. It's on their s/t.

There may not have been proper Ratatat, but there were quite a sufficient amount of Ratatat remixes. And as well all know, Ratatat plus anything else equals awesome squared.
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Post by: supersheep on 06 Mar 2008, 04:46
:) Please do! Alas, I've been banned from the CD player at my own house parties, so have had to resort to setting up my own club nights in which to play songs that are good - the upside is, all people present are over 18 and spannered on cheap booze...
The downside is, they keep asking for the sodding Kooks. Morons. No-one can dance to some over-played, under-talented dickwads singing about their Brit-school educated, talent deficient girlfriends in a mockney accent with tunes pillaged from artists who were, at best, mediocre in their time.
My housemate wanted me to submit my playlist to her to make sure that it was acceptable to everyone and there was no crazy stuff. GRR. At least one of my other housemates is adventurous music-wise. Also, the Kooks are the worst band I have ever heard. No word of a lie, I would much rather listen to Complete than the Kooks. They're more talented.
Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: thebrosef on 06 Mar 2008, 08:46
I just realized there is no Ratatat on this list.

Get some Ratatat one there too. The song "Seventeen Years" should serve you well. It's on their s/t.

There may not have been proper Ratatat, but there were quite a sufficient amount of Ratatat remixes. And as well all know, Ratatat plus anything else equals awesome squared.

Actually, the funny thing about this is that I was thinking of using Seventeen Years in place of one of the remixes because my roommate told me whilst listening to the Party and Bullshit remix that, "This asshole has ruined too many good songs." I basically just agreed to disagree with him, but if he doesn't like it then there is no guarantee that other people will like it.
Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: MusicScribbles on 06 Mar 2008, 16:54
Speaking of awesomely danceable songs, thank you for that mix E. How many volumes are you planning on making because I'm greedy for more of what you have to share. The rave I DJed was a success, and I used a good amount of songs from your mix. The thing went from
8:00 to 1:00 in the morning.
Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: E. Spaceman on 06 Mar 2008, 22:19
I dunno, i can crank a couple in no time, but this computer is so slow that it crashes
Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: Divide by Zero on 13 Mar 2008, 12:14
11h30 by Danger. I'm addicted to that song. It was a free iTunes single a couple weeks back and I've been hooked ever since.

EDIT:

Sure "Frontier Psychiatrist" is great, but do you really want to tango?

HELL YES!!!

EDIT 2:

"Ain't Nothing Wrong with That" by Robert Randolph and the Family Band. Thread over.
Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: onewheelwizzard on 20 Mar 2008, 13:31
I completely forgot to mention that "September" by Earth, Wind, and Fire is the best song that has ever been danced to.
Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: E. Spaceman on 21 Mar 2008, 02:35
Speaking of awesomely danceable songs, thank you for that mix E. How many volumes are you planning on making because I'm greedy for more of what you have to share. The rave I DJed was a success, and I used a good amount of songs from your mix. The thing went from
8:00 to 1:00 in the morning.



I did Vol II yesterday, and have been trying to upload it, but mediafire craps out every time. At this point i am forced to upload it in sendspace, which takes ass long.
My computer died and even thouugh i fixed it, most of my music is gone, i still have it n the ipod, but it is inaccesible from this computer because it fails to ecognize most usb devices. This made making the mix more interesting, though, because i was working with a much smaller palette. I think it came out a bit more hard hittng than the last one but also has some really poppy stuff i love. I also forgot to split it into tracks and then couldn't be arsed!

The mix itself is still uploading but i'll do the trackist meanwhile
The tracklist is thus

1. Introduction - Glass Candy
2. Hustler - Simian Mobile Disco
3. Confusion (Dirty South Electrofied Remix) - New Order
4.- Pogo (Digitalism's Robotic Remix) - Digitalism
5. Can't Get You Out Of My Head (Soulwax Kyluss Remix) - Kylie Minogue
6.  Seventeen (Soulwax Remix) - Ladytron
7. Heartbeat (Alan Braxe Remix) - Annie
8. Bright Neon Payphone - Cut Copy
9. Let's Make Out (Extended Mix) - Does it Offend You, Yeah?
10. W.A.Y.U.H. - The Rapture
11. Round & Round - Sugababes
12. Coke & Cream - TEPR
13. Robot Rock - Daft Punk
14 Sweet Dreams - Eurythmics
15. Dare - Gorillaz
16. True Faith - New Order
17. Ready For The Floor - Hot Chip
18. Leave Them All Behind - Whitey
19. Us Vs Them (Go Home Productions Remix) - LCD Soundsystem
20. D.A.N.C.E. (Rehearsal Version) - Justice


actual mix in the morning
Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: muffy on 21 Mar 2008, 09:55
^ That sounds like awesome. Or rather, looks like it'll sound like awesome...
Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: E. Spaceman on 21 Mar 2008, 12:25
here it is!


Code: [Select]
http://www.sendspace.com/file/nardg5
Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: frullic on 21 Mar 2008, 22:59
Vi sitter i ventrilo och spelar DotA by Basshunter!!!!
Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: MusicScribbles on 24 Mar 2008, 11:13
I didn't see this until now E because I took a small break from the internets. Not a Kieffer break though. Much smaller.
Anyway, thank you for the mix! I will probably split it up on my own when I get the chance, and if I remember this thread I will upload for everyone.
Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: Daft pun on 26 Mar 2008, 06:49
http://www.paperthinwalls.com/singlefile/item?id=1451

Cannot stop dancing to this tune, which is getting kinda awkward for other people, but it's fun!
Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: cake or death on 29 Mar 2008, 13:43
i would immediately go out and get the song Hella Nervous by Gravy Train. immediately.

also... Le Pain Perdu - Cibo Matto ... and Cumbia de los Muertos - Ozomatli

these are randomly the same three bands i mentioned in a previous post. i promise i listen to more shit.
Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: PECOAE on 29 Mar 2008, 15:08
The Dismemberment Plan - Every Song By The Dismemberment Plan (srsly You Are Invited)
LCD Soundsystem - Every Song By LCD Soundsystem (srsly Yeah)
Death From Above 1979 - Every Song By Death From Above 1979 (srsly Romantic Rights)
We Are Scientists - Every Song By We Are Scientists (srsly Cash Cow)
Gang of Four - Every Song By Gang of Four (srsly Guns Before Butter)

But seriously, the above bands.

Also:
Metric - Dead Disco
Brainiac - Pussyfootin'
Joy Division - Shadowplay
Justice - D.A.N.C.E (durr)
Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: Divide by Zero on 16 Apr 2008, 13:52
I just discovered Brickhouse 2003 by Rob Zombie and I can't stop listening to it.
Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: thehollow on 16 Apr 2008, 14:14
Only one or two things I'd put that I haven't seen here yet-

Dizzee Rascal. Most of his stuff is very danceable and very awesome. There's even a Dizzee Rascal+Ratatat mashup that's pretty good too.

Also, I think that at least one Michael Jackson song is a must.
Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: Scandanavian War Machine on 16 Apr 2008, 14:28
I just discovered Brickhouse 2003 by Rob Zombie and I can't stop listening to it.

it still amazes me that he actually got Lionel Richie to collaborate with him on that. great take on a classic track.
Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: StaedlerMars on 16 Apr 2008, 15:50
Quote from: E. Spaceman
awesome mixes

Oh man.

These are ace.
Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: Tristan! on 16 Apr 2008, 16:36
ok, if you don't know about it yet you should become devotees of it now.
thehoodinternet.com
check the mixtapes
soooooo good. :mrgreen:
Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: blanktom on 16 Apr 2008, 16:45
yes to Seventeen Years by Ratatat.

also, I am worried this might be one of your overplayed songs, but seriously, I would never get bored of hearing Flux by Bloc Party at a party...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WsIMTwVaGyw

my 2 pence.
Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: Mazeraski on 16 Apr 2008, 19:00
yes to Seventeen Years by Ratatat.

also, I am worried this might be one of your overplayed songs, but seriously, I would never get bored of hearing Flux (JFK Remix) by Bloc Party at a party...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WsIMTwVaGyw

my 2 pence.

Fixed.

Also, Wildcat (E*vax Remix) by Ratatat
Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: rynne on 16 Apr 2008, 19:27
Everyone knows that Cylob's "Cut the Midrange Drop the Bass" is the best dance anthem ever.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ey0hM5ZQzy4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ey0hM5ZQzy4)
Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: teecomb on 16 Apr 2008, 19:34
i'm totally downloading that dance mix for when i'm working outside in the garden center
Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: aflowerchild on 13 Nov 2009, 18:12
I've been trying to find some Basshunter if you've got any?
Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: the_pied_piper on 13 Nov 2009, 18:38
Wow, honestly, where did you dig this up from to necro?
Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: JD on 13 Nov 2009, 18:44
From the deep dark depths of the forum.
Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: StaedlerMars on 13 Nov 2009, 19:49
To be completely honest, there are some good recommendations in this thread.

Try googling 'basshunter mediafire', you're bound to find something.

According to firefox 'googling' is a word.
Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: 20 jazz funk greats on 13 Nov 2009, 20:13
out of all the suggestions that have been made in this thread so far, basshunter is the worst/least danceable.
google yourself some nite versions instead.
Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: JD on 13 Nov 2009, 21:07
Seconded
Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: onewheelwizzard on 14 Nov 2009, 01:37
BassNectar, on the other hand, is completely boss and his music is absolutely worth every resource you put into acquiring it.

I'm going to a BassNectar show tomorrow night.

Shit is going to be serious.
Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: McTaggart on 14 Nov 2009, 01:51
google yourself some nite versions instead.

This is some great advice.
Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: StaedlerMars on 14 Nov 2009, 05:10
Oh I was in no way endorsing basshunter, I was just telling aflowerchild how they could go about getting some.
Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: aflowerchild on 14 Nov 2009, 23:46
Hey. I enjoy what I enjoy.
I'm not a music snob, but thanks fr the advice.
Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: E. Spaceman on 15 Nov 2009, 00:58
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVFlQsUuYv0
Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: 20 jazz funk greats on 15 Nov 2009, 06:05
i was going to comment on the music snob remark, but i don't really feel like getting into that debate yet again.

the la priest tune reminds me of something but i can't quite figure it out hurrrr i hate that feeling. this is going to bother me for the next 20 minutes at least.
Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: E. Spaceman on 15 Nov 2009, 11:53
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pB30ZXGdenw
Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: De_El on 15 Nov 2009, 12:08
That song has already been played on my radio show. Twice actually: I played the original mix on one set and the instrumental on another.
Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: the_pied_piper on 15 Nov 2009, 12:09
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FO566BKY2Jc (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FO566BKY2Jc)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vt3TugoQAZY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vt3TugoQAZY)
Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: Dimmukane on 15 Nov 2009, 13:43
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmZF57ywjAU (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmZF57ywjAU)
Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: De_El on 15 Nov 2009, 23:05
guys

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYJ3Wsz4RQY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYJ3Wsz4RQY)
Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: JD on 15 Nov 2009, 23:06
Sexy Sushi is also pretty danceable
Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: E. Spaceman on 15 Nov 2009, 23:48
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsCXZczTQXo
Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: Scandanavian War Machine on 16 Nov 2009, 15:25
fnessnej has some good fuckin dancing tunes

they should still be in the MF thread somewhere
Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: E. Spaceman on 17 Nov 2009, 14:59
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c05E6kyHu8E

Goddamn, it is is now my mission to become famous so i can drop this.
Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: E. Spaceman on 19 Nov 2009, 02:15
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zm4BeZYa2cQ
Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: scrubadub on 22 Nov 2009, 06:19
I'm going to have to go with Riverside (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V775PPuBc7Y)
Floor filler at any club that plays House here, probably unheard in the US.
Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: the_pied_piper on 22 Nov 2009, 07:17
I'm gonna go ahead and say that there's a reason why nobody in the USA would pick that up to play.
Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: StaedlerMars on 22 Nov 2009, 07:47
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c05E6kyHu8E

Goddamn, it is is now my mission to become famous so i can drop this.

Isn't this on a Soulwax mix? Get Yer Yo Yo's out pt. 3?
Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: scrubadub on 22 Nov 2009, 09:05
I'm gonna go ahead and say that there's a reason why nobody in the USA would pick that up to play.
And that's what makes you a snob.
If I phrase it politely.
Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: the_pied_piper on 22 Nov 2009, 09:20
Feel free to phrase it impolitely, I'm happy to be a snob if it means I don't have to listen to that.
Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: valley_parade on 22 Nov 2009, 09:37
Rob, this is a country that gave the world crunkcore. Don't underestimate our tolerance of shitty music.
Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: scrubadub on 22 Nov 2009, 11:11
You also have the Insane Clown Posse and their legion of fans.

In defense of that track, in a club environment very good. Do I listen to it at home, no.
Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: E. Spaceman on 22 Nov 2009, 11:20
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPiMbg4yVWk
Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: Touch Me Im Sick on 23 Nov 2009, 10:21
I'm sort of surprised noone has said Sex Bomb yet.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBbE7Ry6pPs

Flipper rocks my world.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wREiCiMcRgw
Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: Yayniall on 23 Nov 2009, 12:27
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9FHbP2-of8

daaaamn
Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: De_El on 23 Nov 2009, 15:06
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x1bdb5_boney-m-babys-gang-happy-song_music (http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x1bdb5_boney-m-babys-gang-happy-song_music)

hahahahahahaha
Title: Re: Awesomely Danceable Songs!
Post by: scarred on 23 Nov 2009, 15:17
"Rasputin" is the best song ever.