<description>&lt;p&gt;This episode features the authors discussing their list "&lt;a href="https://bit.ly/TenPivotal" target="_blank" rel= "noopener"&gt;Madonna Remixes History: Ten Pivotal Moments&lt;/a&gt;" and includes audio previews of the remixes mentioned.  &lt;a href= "https://bit.ly/TenPivotal" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;The list&lt;/a&gt; is a chronological and historical look back at the ten top moments in Madonna remix history. Includes the songs, people, remixers, producers, DJ's, and cultures, that contributed and continue to revolve around a 40+ year career songbook.  The authors created the list in early 2025 over a 2 month period. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Criteria:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;Overall cultural impact and/or exposed electronic/house/dance to the masses.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Innovative sound or reconstruction of the original song.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Contribution to her legacy and 50 number 1 Billboard Dance chart (U.S.).&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Ten Pivotal Moments&lt;/em&gt; Authored by:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;Aaron Beckhouse (Digital Creator, &lt;a href= "https://www.podpage.com/like-a-muse-madonna-remixes-podcast/p/madonna-remixes-history-ten-pivotal-moments/Madonna%20Remixes%20History:%20Ten%20Pivotal%20Moments" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;Today In Madonna History&lt;/a&gt;) - Australia&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Giulio Mazzoleni (Author, &lt;a href= "https://www.instagram.com/madonnasongbook/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener"&gt;Madonna Songbook&lt;/a&gt;) - Italy&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Kerry John Poynter (Producer, &lt;a href= "https://www.podpage.com/like-a-muse-madonna-remixes-podcast/about/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;Like A Muse: Madonna Remixes podcast&lt;/a&gt;) - New York City&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/madonnasongbook/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;&lt;img src= "//assets.libsyn.com/show/473805/Madonna_Songbook_image.jpeg" alt= "" width="189" height="267" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Read the list online and download at &lt;a href= "https://bit.ly/TenPivotal"&gt;https://bit.ly/TenPivotal&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;img src= "//assets.libsyn.com/show/473805/0001-6401202075239289149.jpg" alt= "" width="200" height="200" /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;I'll Remember Martin - Kerry John Poynter Mashup Remix 2025 - Madonna vs Ben Bohmer&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Includes the podcast premiere of the new mashup remix "I'll Remember Martin" by Kerry John Poynter - Madonna vs Ben Bohmer. Download audio at &lt;a href= "https://bit.ly/MartinAudio"&gt;https://bit.ly/MartinAudio&lt;/a&gt;. Music video at&lt;a title="Video" href="https://bit.ly/RememberMartinVideo" target="_blank" rel= "noopener"&gt; https://bit.ly/RememberMartinVideo&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About Like A Muse:&lt;/strong&gt; The podcast aims in part to honor and document the international subculture of remixing Madonna's songbook. This is accomplished in part by interviews with remixers &amp; producers that have Madonna as a muse. Content includes behind the remix interviews, DJ continuous mixes, exclusive remix premiers, &amp; beat synced visualizers. The podcast launched in early 2023 and debuted at #19 on the U.S. iTunes Music Commentary Chart and boasts &lt;a title= "Media Kit for Like A Muse" href= "https://www.podpage.com/like-a-muse-madonna-remixes-podcast/p/media-kit/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;top 100 rankings in multiple countries (Media Kit)&lt;/a&gt; on every continent. It’s beginnings trace back to 2022 when the CKNYC podcast spawned a test run of 14 episodes for &lt;em&gt;Madonna Remixers United. A&lt;/em&gt; new feed would be born. Submit your remix for consideration via &lt;a href= "mailto:kerrypoynter1@gmail.com"&gt;kerrypoynter1@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;, Facebook Messenger, or Insta. Produced and hosted by Kerry John Poynter.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sponsored by:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;a href= "https://www.podpage.com/like-a-muse-madonna-remixes-podcast/sponsors/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;VYTHM Music Visualizer App&lt;/a&gt; (IOS, Android, Mac) by MK Games Art &amp; Visuals. iOS &amp; Mac users get 50% off first year subscription. (&lt;a href= "https://bit.ly/VYTHMkerry)"&gt;&lt;span class= "s1"&gt;https://bit.ly/VYTHMkerry&lt;/span&gt;)&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;a href= "https://www.podpage.com/like-a-muse-madonna-remixes-podcast/sponsors/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;Nurmemagi Designs&lt;/a&gt;, designer of the Like A Muse logo and animation. Graphic and visual artworks by Roman Nurmemagi. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Episode Timing:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ol class="ol1"&gt; &lt;li class="li3"&gt;&lt;span class="s2"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;00:00 - 01:45&lt;/strong&gt; - Like A Muse Intro &amp; Episode Title: "Madonna Remixes: 10 Pivotal Moments"&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li class="li3"&gt;&lt;span class="s2"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;01:45 - 02:38&lt;/strong&gt; - Behind the List: Creation Story - International team collaboration over 3 months in early 2025&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li class="li3"&gt;&lt;span class="s2"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;02:38 - 04:30&lt;/strong&gt; - Featured Author Spotlight: Giulio Mazzoleni - Author of "The Madonna Songbook" (2024)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li class="li1"&gt;&lt;span class="s2"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;04:30 - 07:20&lt;/strong&gt; - Featured Author Spotlight: Aaron Beckhouse  and explains why April 11th was chosen as release date ("Today In Madonna History") - Bedtime Story Remixes EP &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li class="li1"&gt;&lt;span class="s2"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;07:20 - 12:20&lt;/strong&gt; - &lt;strong&gt;Early Career Catalyst: Jellybean Benitez (1982-1984)&lt;/strong&gt;, Giulio Mazzoleni discusses including remixes of: &lt;/span&gt; "Lucky Star" &lt;strong style= "font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;"&gt;(AUDIO),&lt;/strong&gt; "Holiday", "Burning Up", "Material Girl".&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;span class="s2"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;12:20 - 16:30&lt;/strong&gt; - &lt;strong&gt;Paradigm Shift: Shep Pettibone.&lt;/strong&gt; Aaron Beckhouse discusses Shep Pettibone's impact, including remixes of &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="s2"&gt;"Into The Groove" &lt;strong&gt;(AUDIO),&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span class="s2"&gt;"Express Yourself" &lt;strong&gt;(AUDIO),&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span class="s2"&gt;"Vogue" &lt;strong&gt;(AUDIO)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li class="li1"&gt;&lt;span class="s2"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;16:30 - 19:00&lt;/strong&gt; - &lt;strong&gt;Orbit Arrival:&lt;/strong&gt; Kerry Poynter discusses William Orbit's remix work with Madonna, including:&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span class= "s2"&gt;"Justify My Love" &lt;strong&gt;(AUDIO),&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span class="s2"&gt;"I'll Remember".&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;19:00 - 21:45 -&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;span class="s3"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Pop Radio Crossover: Fever &amp; Rain by Daniel Abraham.&lt;span class= "Apple-converted-space"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; Giulio Mazzoleni discusses Daniel from the Madonna Songbook.“Fever” remix &lt;strong&gt;(AUDIO)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li class="li1"&gt;21:45 -24:10 -  &lt;strong&gt;Drama and Remixes: Junior Vasquez - Secret (1994).&lt;/strong&gt; Aaron discussion Junior, remixes during the Bedtime Story era, and the public falling out &amp; "If Madonna Calls". &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li class="li1"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;24:10 - 27:28 - Global Dance Hit: Don’t Cry For Me Argentina Remixes (1996). &lt;/strong&gt;Giulio discusses the response and the production process behind the scenes.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li class="li1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;27:28 - 30:10&lt;/strong&gt; - &lt;strong&gt;Club Culture Icon: NRM&lt;/strong&gt; Kerry explains NRM and "Nothing Really Matters" - Peter Rauhofer Remix &lt;strong&gt;(AUDIO).&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li class="li1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;30:10 - 32:16&lt;/strong&gt; - &lt;strong&gt;Girl Power Surge: "What It Feels Like for a Girl" Remixes by Above &amp; Beyond (2000)&lt;/strong&gt; - Aaron discusses the moment with Above &amp; Beyond remix &lt;strong&gt;(AUDIO).&lt;/strong&gt; Giulio mentioned Orlando Puerta.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li class="li1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;32:16 - 33:52&lt;/strong&gt; - &lt;strong&gt;Album Revival: Hollywood &amp; Confessions - Stuart Price Remixes (2003 - 2006).&lt;/strong&gt; Kerry explains the Hollywood remix as a bright moment and Stuarts eventual rise to producing&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span class="s1"&gt;”Confessions on a Dance Floor”. Era revitalized Madonna's album format and remix culture. Hollywood remix &lt;strong&gt;(AUDIO)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li class="li1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;33:52 - 36:15&lt;/strong&gt; - &lt;strong&gt;Electric Rebel: Avicii &amp; Madonna Collaboration History. Aaron explains t&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;he Avicii remix of "Girl Gone Wild" reached #1 on Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs chart on June 16, 2012.&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span class="s1"&gt;Initially recorded and wrote songs for Rebel Heart before passing.&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span class= "s1"&gt;Includes "Girl Gone Wild" Remix &lt;strong&gt;(AUDIO)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li class="li2"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;36:15 - 38:38&lt;/strong&gt; - &lt;strong&gt;Cinematic Beats: Offer Nissim&lt;/strong&gt; - Giulio explains the intro style of Offer and Madonna adopting his sounds.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li class="li1"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;38:30 - 41:18 - Rise to the Beat: Tracy Young &amp; “I Rise” (2020)&lt;/strong&gt;. Giulio explains the Grammy for Remixed Recording, First Woman and lesbian to win category. Includes "I Rise" Pride Edit remix &lt;strong&gt;(AUDIO)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li class="li1" style="font-weight: bold;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;41:18 - &lt;span class="s2"&gt;45:15 - Democratization of Underground Madonna Remix Culture&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li class="li1"&gt;&lt;span class="s2"&gt;Internet, DAW Software, and tacit approval.&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span class="s2"&gt;Enabled underground remixers like Dubtronic, Skin Bruno, and Dens54 to thrive and influence official releases. Remixers united online.&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span class="s2"&gt;Includes "Like a Virgin" (Dens54 Rebel Heart Tour Remix) &lt;strong&gt;(AUDIO)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li class="li1"&gt;&lt;span class="s2"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;45:15 - 50:57&lt;/strong&gt; - &lt;strong&gt;Premiere: "I'll Remember Martin" Madonna vs Ben Bohmer - Kerry John Poynter Mashup Remix 2025.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li class="li1"&gt;&lt;span class="s2"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;50:57 - 51:12&lt;/strong&gt; - &lt;strong&gt;Thanks to Guests&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ol&gt;</description>

Like A Muse: Madonna Remixes

Kerry John Poynter

Madonna Remixes History: Ten Pivotal Moments

APR 10, 202550 MIN
Like A Muse: Madonna Remixes

Madonna Remixes History: Ten Pivotal Moments

APR 10, 202550 MIN

Description

This episode features the authors discussing their list "Madonna Remixes History: Ten Pivotal Moments" and includes audio previews of the remixes mentioned.  The list is a chronological and historical look back at the ten top moments in Madonna remix history. Includes the songs, people, remixers, producers, DJ's, and cultures, that contributed and continue to revolve around a 40+ year career songbook.  The authors created the list in early 2025 over a 2 month period. 

Criteria:

  • Overall cultural impact and/or exposed electronic/house/dance to the masses.
  • Innovative sound or reconstruction of the original song.
  • Contribution to her legacy and 50 number 1 Billboard Dance chart (U.S.).

Ten Pivotal Moments Authored by:

Read the list online and download at https://bit.ly/TenPivotal.

I'll Remember Martin - Kerry John Poynter Mashup Remix 2025 - Madonna vs Ben Bohmer

Includes the podcast premiere of the new mashup remix "I'll Remember Martin" by Kerry John Poynter - Madonna vs Ben Bohmer. Download audio at https://bit.ly/MartinAudio. Music video at https://bit.ly/RememberMartinVideo

About Like A Muse: The podcast aims in part to honor and document the international subculture of remixing Madonna's songbook. This is accomplished in part by interviews with remixers & producers that have Madonna as a muse. Content includes behind the remix interviews, DJ continuous mixes, exclusive remix premiers, & beat synced visualizers. The podcast launched in early 2023 and debuted at #19 on the U.S. iTunes Music Commentary Chart and boasts top 100 rankings in multiple countries (Media Kit) on every continent. It’s beginnings trace back to 2022 when the CKNYC podcast spawned a test run of 14 episodes for Madonna Remixers United. A new feed would be born. Submit your remix for consideration via [email protected], Facebook Messenger, or Insta. Produced and hosted by Kerry John Poynter.

Sponsored by: VYTHM Music Visualizer App (IOS, Android, Mac) by MK Games Art & Visuals. iOS & Mac users get 50% off first year subscription. (https://bit.ly/VYTHMkerry). Nurmemagi Designs, designer of the Like A Muse logo and animation. Graphic and visual artworks by Roman Nurmemagi. 

Episode Timing:

  1. 00:00 - 01:45 - Like A Muse Intro & Episode Title: "Madonna Remixes: 10 Pivotal Moments"
  2. 01:45 - 02:38 - Behind the List: Creation Story - International team collaboration over 3 months in early 2025
  3. 02:38 - 04:30 - Featured Author Spotlight: Giulio Mazzoleni - Author of "The Madonna Songbook" (2024)
  4. 04:30 - 07:20 - Featured Author Spotlight: Aaron Beckhouse  and explains why April 11th was chosen as release date ("Today In Madonna History") - Bedtime Story Remixes EP 
  5. 07:20 - 12:20 - Early Career Catalyst: Jellybean Benitez (1982-1984), Giulio Mazzoleni discusses including remixes of:  "Lucky Star" (AUDIO), "Holiday", "Burning Up", "Material Girl".
  6. 12:20 - 16:30 - Paradigm Shift: Shep Pettibone. Aaron Beckhouse discusses Shep Pettibone's impact, including remixes of "Into The Groove" (AUDIO), "Express Yourself" (AUDIO), "Vogue" (AUDIO)
  7. 16:30 - 19:00 - Orbit Arrival: Kerry Poynter discusses William Orbit's remix work with Madonna, including: "Justify My Love" (AUDIO), "I'll Remember".
  8. 19:00 - 21:45 - Pop Radio Crossover: Fever & Rain by Daniel Abraham.  Giulio Mazzoleni discusses Daniel from the Madonna Songbook.“Fever” remix (AUDIO)
  9. 21:45 -24:10 -  Drama and Remixes: Junior Vasquez - Secret (1994). Aaron discussion Junior, remixes during the Bedtime Story era, and the public falling out & "If Madonna Calls". 
  10. 24:10 - 27:28 - Global Dance Hit: Don’t Cry For Me Argentina Remixes (1996). Giulio discusses the response and the production process behind the scenes.
  11. 27:28 - 30:10 - Club Culture Icon: NRM Kerry explains NRM and "Nothing Really Matters" - Peter Rauhofer Remix (AUDIO).
  12. 30:10 - 32:16 - Girl Power Surge: "What It Feels Like for a Girl" Remixes by Above & Beyond (2000) - Aaron discusses the moment with Above & Beyond remix (AUDIO). Giulio mentioned Orlando Puerta.
  13. 32:16 - 33:52 - Album Revival: Hollywood & Confessions - Stuart Price Remixes (2003 - 2006). Kerry explains the Hollywood remix as a bright moment and Stuarts eventual rise to producing ”Confessions on a Dance Floor”. Era revitalized Madonna's album format and remix culture. Hollywood remix (AUDIO)
  14. 33:52 - 36:15 - Electric Rebel: Avicii & Madonna Collaboration History. Aaron explains the Avicii remix of "Girl Gone Wild" reached #1 on Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs chart on June 16, 2012. Initially recorded and wrote songs for Rebel Heart before passing. Includes "Girl Gone Wild" Remix (AUDIO)
  15. 36:15 - 38:38 - Cinematic Beats: Offer Nissim - Giulio explains the intro style of Offer and Madonna adopting his sounds.
  16. 38:30 - 41:18 - Rise to the Beat: Tracy Young & “I Rise” (2020). Giulio explains the Grammy for Remixed Recording, First Woman and lesbian to win category. Includes "I Rise" Pride Edit remix (AUDIO)
  17. 41:18 - 45:15 - Democratization of Underground Madonna Remix Culture
  18. Internet, DAW Software, and tacit approval. Enabled underground remixers like Dubtronic, Skin Bruno, and Dens54 to thrive and influence official releases. Remixers united online. Includes "Like a Virgin" (Dens54 Rebel Heart Tour Remix) (AUDIO)
  19. 45:15 - 50:57 - Premiere: "I'll Remember Martin" Madonna vs Ben Bohmer - Kerry John Poynter Mashup Remix 2025.
  20. 50:57 - 51:12 - Thanks to Guests