Van Halen Mix 02

July 15, 2009 60 Comments

Here is the second of three awesome Van Halen Mixes that were arranged by Roland Chayer. “Van Halen Mix 02″ uses parts of 21 Van Halen songs. We’ll feature the third Van Halen next week.

Like it? Please tell everyone what you think in our Comments section below!

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SCAR

Waiting for EVH and DLR to work their magic again!!!!
Matteau23

Good mix.. I like it. Some good rarities in there. Always liked Big Fat Money, some great guitarwork on that song.

Respect the Wind was always very underrated in my book, even liked the movie too! Makes me wonder why Eddie never branched out and did some more solo stuff for movies soundtracks/scores between singers. Humans Being.. still one of my favorite riffs of all time. Even sprinkled in some VHIII with One I Want.. good tune.

Is that last little guitar part from Little Guitars? Sounds very “Won’t Get Fooled Again” influenced. Good stuff!!
Bluesbro

Excellent work … you can tell you really put some time into this.
Kimberly

Fun:) I like it
RA 8 1 2

I like it. Thought the intro was great. However as much as i like big fat money too i felt it played a bit too long. The respect the ewind with drums was AWESOME! Whish it played longer. And the ending to me just cut off. didnt like it. Maybe something was wrong with my player.
Skutch

The mix should have started at the 3 minute mark. LOL I think these are really well done. These must take awhile to put together so smoothly.

As soon as I hear Sammy’s voice a little throw up makes it’s way back up to my mouth. Not trying to restart a huge debate, just saying those were the parts I have to FF through unfortunately. Sorry.
http://www.Qereach.com K. Reyoch

Very nice job. Clearly you know the extended VH catalog and where ‘n’ when to splice ‘n’ weave them together. Thanks for sharing. Looking forward to #3.
phillster

There`s nuthin` funner than guessin`”what comes next?”
Great Job!-I`d like to hear the same approach with LED ZEP!!!
(I`ve tried myself,but it`s just too easy “gettin`lost in the material” so to speak.
phillster

Question:How do you disciplin yourself in the choices you make?-Does it rely solely on the beat/tempo,or is it based on
staying “in key” with the previous “Riff”,Or Both??
I`ve played many a “medly” for “encores” in my “band” daze,
(AC/DC,KISS,ZEP,=VH=Sabboth,Rush,etc.)So i totally identify with the concept.
can`t wait to hear the next mix;)
Bocephus

Roland-

What application do you use to mix thes fantabulous rock tunes?

As much as I like the mixes…it would be nice to see Ed Al Wolf and Dave (uggh) add to the mix 3…

Thanxs for sharing.
Michael D

Better than the first one.
Jack Skull

I like it! But is it just me? When you mix Sammy’s vocals with classic VH/Roth music it just doesn’t do it for me!!! I agree with other’s here that Big Fat Money and some other songs went for far too long. Damn I feel like doing one myself, you’ve got me all jazzed up!!
mtnbikertx

You nailed it on the respect the wind intro, it fits and ya can tap along, keep it up, no one else is doin this, wish it was on cd !!! Again great work!!!!
Dooley

Nice job. And I’ve got no problem including Sammy. Roth is the ultimate showman/frontman, no question about that. But when he was gone, Sammy helped to keep it going and got the job done. He’s got the pipes and the vocal range that Dave lacks (with some exceptions like “Little Dreamer” where he totally nails it), and Sammy will always be part of the VH history. And, to all the Roth purists who object, Sammy’s contribution helped to ensure that Dave actually had a band to come back to. But it’s all good. Chickenfoot is great, and here’s to hoping for some great new material from VH. C’mon guys …
Kimberly

Dooley– So right..I am a Roth fan, but Sammy carried on the VH legacy. Sooo..though I am not the biggest fan he is in fact apart of VH history. Lovin’ the mix! <3
erik

These kick ass! How do I get them on my ipod?
Dooley

rock on Kimberly… <3u2
Jim

I guess it’s cool. Not sure what the purpose of it is.
The songs by themself sound better.
It would be cool to somehow mix a bunch of the eddie and alex middle of the song solo jams together.
Kimberly

Sooo I have a question… what is your favorite Van Halen song.. Roth, Hagar, Cherone, whatever. I’m interested to see what people say!! <3
Dooley– Lovin’ the positive energy
Matteau23

Guys I’d also add that the Hagar stuff (and even the Cherone to an extent) belongs in these mixes simply because it’s some of Eddie’s best guitar work. Love or hate Hagar I don’t think any of us can argue that Eddie was on top of his game 91-96, both in terms of playing and tone. Listen to the overlaying solos at the end of Human’s Being and Me Wise Magic.. just brilliant.

As for Favorite songs.. man where do you start?? Probably have to pick a sleeper in Dream Is Over.. killer riff and the backing vocals are epic. My 2 cents anyway.
Bocephus

Too many tunes to choose from:

I say we up the anti here today at the Van Halen Cantina..howa bout each era:

Dave: In A Simple Rhyme-opitomy of raw angst-well balanced and Dave’s youthful exuberance is stellar- “you’re gonna hear an angel singin’”

Sam: In N Out- yah that’s right I said it…same amount.

Gary: One I want- the album was produced by Post and he can’t take all the blame for not making the cake right. Ed was as messed up as ever and Gary could do no right, even if he was Robert Plant. The darkest time in Ed and Al’s VH years. Unfortunately, Ed’s playing on the album was wasted, due to all the other things inundating the band at the time.

Dave 2.5: We Shall See
RA 8 1 2

Dave Era: Romeo Delight

Sammy: Summer Nights

Gary: One I want

I like off beat tracks! Always have.
Dooley

Not an easy task but I’d say…
Dave: Little Dreamer, Me Wise Magic, Ain’t Talkin’ Bout Love

Sam: Humans Being, Summer Nights, Right Now

Gary: No selections. Nice enough guy, but none of it worked. He’s better off having re-united with Extreme.

keepin it “pos”, K
Kimberly

RA– Romeo Delight is such a kick ass song!! I love Sinner’s Swing off Fair warning too…And You’re No Good off VH 2. Soo many haha.
I also like Can’t Stop Loving You w/ Sammy…that is the best driving song haha.
Dooley– Little Dreamer’s chorus is so haunting, I love it. And Ain’t Talkin’ Bout Love is CLASSIC. Good choices!
mjc

great job roland.I hope someday the unreleased “crossing over” could come out here in the states in some sort of package.Once again,fantastic mix!
Bocephus

Obviously a little (dreamer) biased here..

But Halen fans are passionate and as Mikey would say..

“The best fans in the World”

Nice work.
ace5150

Good question kimberly. A TRUE VH fan should be able to pick a favorite from all eras.

Mine.

Dave- “Little Guitars” and “Mean Street”

Sammy- “Dreams” and “Humans Being”

Gary- “Without You” and “Dirty Water Dog”
http://www.merchnow.com blindbubbacheeks

Now this is the stuff we should be talking about!!

Dave Era: So This Is Love, Mean Street

Sammy Era: Get Up, Feeling

Gary Era: Year To The Day, Fire In The Hole
RickieVanWhalen

With DLR – Hear About it Later
With Sam – Spanked
With Gary – Dirty Water Dog
Pliskin

Great mix again!

I wonder if Van Halen / Warner Bros. lawyers have sent a Cease and Desist letter to Roland yet?
Skutch

ACE, where does it say a “true VH fan” have to like all eras? Explain to me how that works? I know you and I don’t always see eye to eye, but am I not allowed to like what I like without the approval of the VH3 fans? I’ve bought several of the Ernie Ball EVH guitars, I’ve tracked down shirts in my size from the 1st 6 tours (which took years), bought the phase 90, used the Hammer Guy on my business card for years, and bought stage used picks off ebay. I even got Ed’s setlist from the 1st MSG show of the last tour (which I went to 4 times). The list could go on. I think I’m a TRUE fan. If I don’t like Dirty Water Dog or Right Now, that doesn’t mean I’m not a True fan. It just means I have good taste. Come on Ace, gimme a break. Try for one day not to be so condescending to people who think differently than you.

Anyway, to answer Kimberly’s question and lighten the mood, Hear About It Later is probably my favorite Dave era tune. I only like 3 Sammy songs and my favorite of those is 5150.
http://rolandchayer.com Roland Chayer

Thanks to all…, you can download de Free MP3s on many sites…, including mine…

http://www.rolandchayer.com/TheVanKarenLife/index.php?showforum=59
buffty5150

Another good mix. Please i need a copy of these great 2 mixes. They are so cool.Good job Dude!!!!!!!!!!!!!
houligans5150

Little guitars… at the end, yeah baby, it stops just like ed did live…, know Van Halen !!!!
Kimberly

Hear About It Later is great too…really I am just in love with Fair Warning. They are all great obviously(haha), but I think FW is my favorite.
http://None Ducky / Dirty Duck

Dirty Ducks favourite DAVE ERA songs:

I’m the one
Outta Love Again
Unchained
Girl Gone Bad
Secrets
Atomic Punk
Hot for Teacher
Little Dreamer
D.O.A
http://None Ducky / Dirty Duck

Kimberly:

Fair Warning is what i call the “cult classic” of the 6 with Dave. Supposidly a reporter from rollingstone destroyed the record after hearing it when it was first released. *(not that it matters cause rollingstone mag sucks)I think it’s their “darkest” album. As dave once said: “Mean Streets and “Push comes to shove” were NOT celebration songs. Eddie wanted to quit the band but alex told him to stick thru it.
I think that its classic. It has a completely different sound than ANY of the other albums they ever made. “Hear about it later, One foot out the door, Unchained, Sinners Swing, etc are just some of the songs that stick out. Man…the opening riff on “mean street” STILL gives me goosebumps!
Pete

GREAT JOB – I WISH I COULD BY THEM ON iTUNES…but I guess with copyrights and contracts that’s not going to happen.

For someone who liked all eras of VH these mixes are EXTREMELY cool! (I can tolerate the MUSIC of III, but it’s a shame how they tried to make him sound like Sammy. He has a great “Freddie Mercury” tone to his voice, but there’s only one Sammy.)

It’s nice to be reminded that VH used to be. I’ve never heard anything finer. Thank god we now have Chickenfoot so that there’s actually something NEW to add to all this cool CLASSIC music.
Pete

Did anyone ever hear the DANCE version of “FINISH WHAT YA STARTED” that WB leaked to the dance clubs? It was part sacriligious/part cool vibe.

If anyone knows the story behind that I’d really appreciate knowing more about it. I have it on my “VH – UNRELEASED” bootleg.

Peace everyone…
Mark Sachs

I really loved the whole thing! Roland, Thank You so much for working on this and sharing it with all of us!
http://cdbaby.com/sidmack Sid Mack

This is awesome. It took a lot of work and I enjoyed the heck out of it. Great job Roland.
SCAR

For the DLR and Sammy Era I just can’t pick a favorite, I truly enjoy every song they have done!!!!
Gary: Without you!!!!
Darren from Brooklyn,NY

First off I would like to say it’s better than the first mix,an A- compared to the C.I have followed this band scince I’m 9yrs old in”78″ and I feel I can critique this as most of you have. So here we go- More Dave,less Sam,”Big fat money” went on way too long, I realy enjoyed “Respect the wind”(a song not heard offten enough).The guitar mixes are great,needs more Alex and Mike(don’t leave out essential members,Gary not with standing). Again I will say this- If you get approval from the Halen camp and/or Warner distibution I will gladly pay for it in long formate(ie-full album length). Thanks for reading…TGIF everybody it’s magarita time.
Kimberly

Ducky– YES! It is so different from their other works and whenever I hear the opening to Mean Street I can’t help, but get amped cause I know what’s comin’ haha. The darkness of it is so apparent and yet it still sounds like classic VH..I love it!! All their albums have a touch of something different from any of the others and I love that about them. Originality is soo great:) Also, Unchained is one of my favorites to hear live..so loud and just balls to the wall rock, it is fantastic.
theREALchris

Dave- Panama, Drop Dead Legs, Unchained

Sammy- Humans Being, Summer Nights, 5150, Cabo Wabo

Gary- Without You, and I really liked Josephina
phil

dave era: meanstreet – little guitars
sammy era: 5150 – black and blue
but in the end, i love them all!
RickieVanWhalen

Skutch

I too own some precious EVH instruments! I also like Dirty Water Dog and still think you have good taste bro!

Hear About it Later is IMO the best VH tune ever. It was written on piano (so was unchained)! It blows me away. Especially from the solo to the end.
RickieVanWhalen

Kim

I like dirty movies. Do you?
Bocephus

Switching gears……

ED needs a big time producer for the new album…

If HE does it…

It will be another VH3…

forget, dogs barking, quarters spinning and broomsticks…

and once again…thank goodness for the engineer with dave’s voice..
ace5150

Skutch I wasn’t trying to be condescending. I thought kimberly’s question gave us all a chance to give an opinion without making this another Sammy vs. Dave thread.

The first time I heard the VH III album I wanted to pull it out of the cd player and snap it in half. But after years of listening to it sporadically I learned to at least like parts of it.

The whole VH III thing was just too drastic a change in musical style for us to accept it at the time.

It’s called having an open mind and just enjoying the greatest band in the world regardless of who is singing.