Franz Ferdinand chose a pretty unique way to introduce the first single from their upcoming release, Tonight: Franz Ferdinand. Instead of simply releasing “Ulysses,” the band opted to put it out first in individual pieces to be downloaded by those entering a remix contest hosted by Beatportal. By not allowing anyone to hear the original track first, the band hoped to get some truly unique mixes. The winner will have their track released by Domino Records.

Sifting through the numerous entries posted at Beatportal will reveal some pretty interesting stuff, as well as quite a few remixes that sound like every “club mix” you’ve ever heard in your life. At Blendetta, we’re particularly partial to one by newcomer The Perry, whose haunting take on the song is one of the most unique on the site. Check it out here – and if you dig it, be sure to click “spin this” to vote (You have to log in first, but it only takes a few seconds to register for free).

Per·fect song - /pur-fikt sawng/ : 1) A song that you find to be perfect; one in which you would not change a single note, beat or word. 2) A song that you connect to emotionally, or attach to a memory, a special person, or an experience. 3) Songs that speak directly to you or about you.

We here at Blendetta have decided to compile a top 50 list of what can only be described as perfect songs. No two people will have the same reasons as to why they find a song to be perfect, so we made two separate lists. So without further ado, here are the songs and the reasons why they are perfect, to us: (more…)