Vacation Dad “Grande Gordo (Kynan Remix)”

18 Dec 2012 — Will Stevens

Vacation Dad’s "Grande Gordo" is a luscious, borderline schizophrenic pop gem – full of tropical nuance and sundrenched ambiances. It’s a brilliant tune, brimming with fine details and what sounds like youthful exuberance – the fact that the single was taken from an EP titled L I V I N is not a coincidence. Kynan’s remix initially doesn’t stray too far away from the original in its dynamism - a marimba is sampled at the beginning to satisfy the tropical influence. The main difference, however, is the added weight and potency to the rhythm, with a heavier base and a distinct handclap. As the track progresses Kynan adds further fragments to the rhythm section while reducing the melody, until we are left with a full on club banger which seems to materialize from nowhere. Kynan’s has produced a textbook remix – the track has a completely new purpose and general sound but still corresponds with Vacation Dad’s original.

You may cop the track's mp3 by downloading the EP or purchasing the accompanying 46-page photo album, which chronicles "Vacation Dad's world wide adventures in DIY touring". Head over to bandcamp for more info.