I like remix EPs. Getting to rethink a project and a second chance to improve upon original artwork is a gratifying task. I can always find something I’d do differently when I go back and look at past jobs.
For the remix EP of Subb-an’s “What I do” the program was to go even deeper into the realm of old Chicago house flyers. The remixes have a really nicely balanced mix of classic house and tech-house sounds. I tried to mirror that with a look that was equally old and new, handmade and modern.
The layout came together easily enough. There are some sophisticated Photoshop techniques to achieve an aged, xeroxed, cut out paper look. My technique, however, is to print the stuff on paper, xerox it a few times, and cut it out with scissors. Novel!
The proof was straight forward but needed something to fill all that negative space behind Subb-an’s figure. I put together a couple rows of what was meant to be wheat pasted posters of the original EP artwork.
Once everything was composited, all that was left was to apply color. Done.
I’m excited for the release of this one – the Tom Trago remix is incredible!
