The evocation of emotions brought through music is a wonderful thing; it tells a story. Ellie Goulding, known for her swooning and light-hearted vocals, has covered other musicians and been remixed by many. Jamestown native Notixx, the producer and DJ also known as Ryan Sinatra, recently remixed Ellie’s newest release “Burn,” a song about elated and confident romance.

The beauty of a remix is the artistic freedom and ability to set the original song to a new vibe. This rework of “Burn” is one that says something else. With Ellie’s lyrics and angelic voice, it makes you feel love is really all you need to keep that strong connection. That nothing else matters. She says “we don’t have to worry about nothing,” but the the vibe generated by Notixx's rework says maybe you should.

This remix is heavy and disturbed. The buildup is, as per usual when it comes to exploring the wonders of another soul, light and joyful. Suddenly, an undertone of darkness, an uncovering of secrets, sets in. It shows the lying, deception, and utter fuckery. The new shadowy instrumental tweaking as the base, sparkled with such beautiful lyrics, is the epitome of someone with a mouthful of diamonds. Her lyrics inspire promises of fidelity and hope, but somehow the remix steals away Ellie's golden intentions. This track is when the fire goes out and the only things burned are bridges.

The remix is now up for free download on SoundCloud.

Listening to Blackmill sparks visions of vast scenic landscapes and to me are the sounds of falling in love and heartbreak. It is melodic dubstep where you can thrive in solace or relish in ecstasy. Not the most well-known producer, his tracks deserve even more recognition then they already get. The ambient nature of his music makes it perfect for almost any minute moment in your day-to-day.

A quotation from the Scottish producer himself, Robert Card explains “Blackmill is the name of the house where my Grandad and Grandma use to live. I'm hoping to get enough support and the funding to be able to buy this house back. Since they passed away we had to sell the house. It's the place where I grew up and loved more than anything so I'm making this music to help get a part of my childhood back that should of never been missing.”

It is not the heavy, grating and sometimes exhausting dubstep that is seeping into the pores of the mainstream. The overall feel is euphoric and energizing. Some of his tracks, for example “Evil Beauty”, has magical elements that may bring about a feeling of longing for something lost. The journey of emotions that his music can take you on will bring smiles or maybe tears. It may have you closing your eyes and nodding along. It’s emotional. While at the same time uplifting your consciousness, it brings you face to face with yourself, and the core of your heart. It may make you content with the world around you, but it may at the same time have you day dreaming about another beautiful world. It makes me want to fall in love again.