When I read that for this secret mixter we should “translate nature’s calling into song,” I admit that my first inclination was to attempt something in the same vein as this timeless anthem from Bad Lip Reading. But after listening to That Crazy Little Asian’s touching ode to her father, I thought it best to go in a different direction. People had already remixed her other ‘pellas, so I felt drawn to do something with Moonlight. Besides, fireflies and moonlight both illuminate the night, so it was probably meant to be. :)

A quick note on the production. DoKashiteru’s remix of State Shirt’s Fell Out Of The Sky was a big influence (oldie but goodie). It’s been a constant presence on my personal playlist, and I knew right away that I wanted to use the sounds from that track. Unfortunately, DoKashiteru did not publish his stems. So, rather than simply incorporate ready-made loops and samples, (my normal go-to), I found myself creating instrumentals from scratch, including an emulation of DK’s piano loops. I spent way too much time trying to get those keys right. On the plus side, if anybody else out there loves DK’s piano keys as much as I do, well now you can download my version of them right here. My gift to you. You’re welcome.

Also, as Moonlight deals with loss, I made an attempt to musically represent the different stages of grief in the composition.

I’ve been away from ccmixter way too long. It’s good to come back and see familiar faces on here. Y’all rock.