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June 2, 2011

Los Angeles Audition Music – SYTYCD Season 8

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So far, the music of Season 8 has been stellar, so I’m excited to see what music tonight’s Los Angeles audition show brings us. I hope you’ll help me hunt down all of tonight’s music because I always rely on our awesome readers for the assist.

Los Angeles Auditions

Opening Music: Two Steps from Hell’s “Am I Not Human?” – Am I Not Human? - Invincible

Welcome to L.A.: Taio Cruz ft. Travie McCoy’s “Higher” – Higher (Bonus Track) - Rokstarr (thanks to our reader, Michelle)

Jordan Casanova (is innocent, despite her fierce alter ego, made Nigel a dirty old man): Beyonce’s “Naughty Girl” – Naughty Girl - Dangerously In Love

Derion “DC” Chapman (pregnant girlfriend, taught Nigel a dance move) intro: Bruno Mars’s “Count On Me” – Count On Me - Doo-Wops & Hooligans (Deluxe Version)

DC’s audition: Frank Sinatra’s “That’s Life” – That's Life - Nothing But the Best - The Frank Sinatra Collection (Remastered)

Arielle Coker (returning from the last two seasons, stronger) audition: Our reader Stephanie says it is Frisson’s “Groundhog Day” – Groundhog Day - Groundhog Day - Single

Yes to Vegas montage: Enrique Iglesias ft. Pitbull’s “I Like It” – I Like It (feat. Pitbull) - Euphoria (Deluxe Edition)

Audition line: The Briggs’s “This is L.A.” – This Is L.A. - Come All You Madmen

Hero McRae (Japanese dubstepper/locker) audition: Dinglesalad’s “So You Think You Can Dance Dubstep” – So You Think You Can Dubstep - So You Think You Can Dubstep - Single

Back from commercial: The Asteroids Galaxy Tour’s “The Golden Age” – The Golden Age - Fruit

Joe “Big C” Doyle (Santa krumper with the “6 pack”) intro: Run-DMC’s “Christmas in Hollis” – Christmas In Hollis - Run-DMC: Greatest Hits

Big C’s audition: Kid Sister’s “Pro Nails (Rusko remix)” – Pro Nails (Rusko Remix) - Scion Sampler, Vol. 22: Fool's Gold Remixed (thanks, Johnny B for correcting me. I keep blocking this song for some reason)

No to Big C: Mud’s “Lonely This Christmas” – Lonely This Christmas - A's, B's and Rarities

Bad dancing montage: Foreigner’s “Cold As Ice” – Cold As Ice - No End In Sight: The Very Best of Foreigner (Remastered)

Alexis Mason (Jeanine’s little sister): Our reader Ryan says it is David Lanz’s “Variations on a theme from Pachelbel’s Canon in D Major” – Variations On a Theme from Pachelbel's Canon In D Major - Best of David Lanz

Patty Anne Miller (adorable tomboy hip hopper/stylist/Berkley drummer): Ke$ha’s “Blow (Dubstep remix)” – Blow (Ke$ha Dubstep Tribute Re-Mix) - Single - Dubstep Remixers

Yes to Vegas montage: Panic! at the Disco’s “Ready to Go” – Ready to Go (Get Me Out of My Mind) - Vices & Virtues (Deluxe Version)

Sasha & Natalia Mallory (African/contemporary sister dancers) intro: Edvard Grieg’s “Hall of the Mountain King” – In the Hall of the Mountain King from “Peer Gynt” - Bedtime Classical - Music for the Smart Mind

Sasha & Natalia Mallory audition: Our reader Brenna pointed out that it’s Darnel Alexander’s “We Ride on the Wind” – We Ride On The Wind - Single - Darnel Alexander

Choreography round: Usher ft Pitbull’s “DJ Got Us Falling in Love Again” – DJ Got Us Fallin' In Love (feat. Pitbull) - DJ Got Us Fallin' In Love (feat. Pitbull) - Single

Yes montage/Vegas Week teaser: Chris Brown’s “Yeah 3X” – Yeah 3X - Yeah 3X - Single

I was so bad about the music tonight, y’all, cause I was distracted by tweeting my reactions. Help me out? :)

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39 responses to "Los Angeles Audition Music – SYTYCD Season 8"

  1. # Michelle commented on June 2nd, 2011:

    The song played in line on day one was Higher Higher - Rokstarr by Taio Cruz.

    The day 2 “no” dancers was Cold as Ice by Foreigner.

  2. # Jessica commented on June 2nd, 2011:

    I Must find the song Arielle danced to it was so awesome!!

  3. # Johnny B commented on June 2nd, 2011:

    Pretty sure “Big C” Santa Clause dude brought back the RUSKO remix of Pro Nails.

    Wish I knew what Arielle danced to, because I liked it, but it wasn’t Pro Nails.

    Hero’s audition was something to behold, too, as was the music for her routine.

  4. # Melissa commented on June 2nd, 2011:

    Gotta have the song Arielle danced to… Anyone??

  5. # Shaun commented on June 2nd, 2011:

    Does anyone know Hero’s audition song yet?

  6. # Jessica commented on June 2nd, 2011:

    Hero did so awesome Dubstep is taking over tonights’ show lol

  7. # Janis commented on June 2nd, 2011:

    What was the music the sisters, natalia and sasha, danced to? Anyone know?

  8. # Emilie commented on June 2nd, 2011:

    @Michelle: Thanks!

    @Johnny B: How do I *always* think Pro Nails is Santogold? It’s like I have a block against that song or something. Thanks. :)

    @Jessica, Melissa, Shaun, and Janis: I haven’t found them yet, but keep checking back. One of our wonderful readers could have the answer.

    @Jessica: You’re so right. :)

  9. # Jordan commented on June 2nd, 2011:

    I Cannot find the montage song but i know the lyrics had “la la la” in them can someone help me out?

  10. # Melissa commented on June 2nd, 2011:

    P.S.
    Thanks for taking the time to put these lists together! I will certainly continue to keep an eye on your site!

  11. # Johnny B commented on June 2nd, 2011:

    No worries on that one. I only knew it after going through my music list from last year and re-listening to some of them, because I recognized it. I’m sure to remember it right off the bat in the future! :)

    As a small nit-pick, could you at least add a spot for Hero McRae, in case someone comes up with the tune she used? I have Venetian Snares stuck in my head right now, so I can’t even say for sure what style her song was; wish I had DVR’ed it…

  12. # Brenna commented on June 2nd, 2011:

    The song Sasha & Natalia Mallory danced to is “We Ride on the Wind” sung by Darnel Alexander (he also sang “Brother, Brother” from the Deon & Damon dance from last week) Songs to be released on itunes soon!!

  13. # Emilie commented on June 2nd, 2011:

    @Melissa: I’m glad you like the site and the music lists! We do it for you.

    @Johnny B: That was an oversight. She’s up on the list.

    @Brenna: Thanks! Good to know. We’ll post links as soon as they’re available.

  14. # will commented on June 2nd, 2011:

    the other two dubstep songs remind me of Mimosa or Kraddy, but not sure

  15. # Sally commented on June 2nd, 2011:

    What was the song played at minute 32. It played for a scond before Santa danced?

  16. # bymyself11 commented on June 2nd, 2011:

    I want the song that the japanese girl danced to!

  17. # Ryan commented on June 2nd, 2011:

    The song that Alexis danced to is ‘Variations on a theme from Pachelbel’s Canon in D Major’ Variations On a Theme from Pachelbel's Canon In D Major - Best of David Lanz By David Lanz

  18. # Stephanie commented on June 2nd, 2011:

    The song arielle danced to is “Groundhog Day” Groundhog Day - Groundhog Day - Single by Frisson.
    Here’s the link to it
    http://soundcloud.com/frissonofficial/groundhog_day

  19. # Sara commented on June 3rd, 2011:

    One of the montages toward the end was the new Panic at the disco song “ready to go” Ready to Go (Get Me Out of My Mind) - Vices & Virtues (Deluxe Version). I think it was the yes to Vegas montage before Sasha and Natalia, but I’d have to go back and check.

  20. # Fergie commented on June 3rd, 2011:

    I think the Ke$ha song is the Blow (Cirkut Remix) Blow (Cirkut Remix) - I Am the Dance Commander + I Command You to Dance: The Remix Album, im pretty sure :)

  21. # Miken commented on June 3rd, 2011:

    The official site has actually been listing all the songs they use on the episodes: http://www.fox.com/dance/recaps/season-8/episode-3

    Though I do find it more fun figuring it out for myself, but some of them are so obscure!

  22. # Shaun commented on June 3rd, 2011:

    Link doesnt work for me. Can someone please post what that link has for Hero’s audition song?

  23. # Emilie commented on June 3rd, 2011:

    @Sally: Looks like it was Run-DMC’s “Christmas in Hollis” – Run-DMC’s “Christmas in Hollis” – Christmas In Hollis - Run-DMC: Greatest Hits

    @bymyself11: It’s “Critical Dubstep/So You Think You Can Dance Dubstep” by Dinglesalad, but not yet available on iTunes. Check back!

    @Ryan & Stephanie: Thanks!

    @Sara: You’re right!

    @Fergie: I’m not 100% that it was that remix, but I linked to it in your comment cause I think you may be right.

    @Miken: I, too, enjoy the hunt. I do reference the official list after the fact. BUT, there is a delay between the episode and when the list goes up and I think a lot of people (myself included) are dying to know, so that’s why I like this community we’ve got going on. ALSO, the official list is not complete, fyi. They don’t include some songs, like the Tchaikovsky tunes that have aired, probably because they might be in the public domain. And one thing we try to do that the official list doesn’t is link together the songs that played with the performers. Plus, we’re just having too much fun. :) -

    @Shaun: Hero’s song is not yet on iTunes, but it should be soon. Check back!

  24. # John commented on June 3rd, 2011:

    Emilie,
    @sxymamaceta said on Twitter that the intro music for Natalia and Sasha was “Peer Gynt”Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, Op. 46: IV. In the Hall of the Mountain King - The 50 Most Essential Pieces of Classical Music

    Seems like there are a lot of versions of “Peer Gynt” though. Not sure which one it was.

  25. # Jake commented on June 3rd, 2011:

    Hi All,

    Brenna is correct!

    “We Ride on The Wind” is by Darnel Alexander and will be available on Itunes tonight or tomorrow! Track is brought to you by Levels Music Group!

    Thanks For The Support!

    Jake w/Levels Team

  26. # Jake commented on June 3rd, 2011:

    That awesome Dinglesalad Dubsteb track is also brought to you by Levels Music Group! Will try to get it up on Itunes ASAP!

    Thanks!

    Jake w/Levels Team

  27. # Emilie commented on June 3rd, 2011:

    @Jake: Thanks for that info! Darnel’s “We Ride on the Wind” is available now. I’ve got it linked so everybody can scoop it up.

  28. # RikkiSixx commented on June 3rd, 2011:

    The classical piece during the sisters’ introduction is In the Hall of the Mountain King In the Hall of the Mountain King from “Peer Gynt” - Bedtime Classical - Music for the Smart Mind by Edvard Grieg.

  29. # Lola commented on June 3rd, 2011:

    I’m pretty sure Hiro McRae won season 4 of America’s Best Dance Crew with her crew We Are Heroes. I recognized her. :)

  30. # ohmyggg commented on June 3rd, 2011:

    Hmm, pretty sure that classical song during the intro for the African/contemporary sister dancers was not Tchaikovsky but rather “In The Hall of the Mountain King” by Edvard Grieg.

  31. # Brenna commented on June 3rd, 2011:

    Yay! I just downloaded both of Darnel Alexander’s songs “Brother Brother” Brother Brother - Brother Brother - Single and “We Ride on the Wind” We Ride On The Wind - We Ride On The Wind - Single Album name – Levels Music Group. SO awesome!! :)

  32. # Brenna commented on June 3rd, 2011:

    @Jake – do you know when the MP3′s for Darnel Alexander’s songs “Brother Brother” and “We Ride on the Wind” will be available on Fox’s official webpage?

    http://www.fox.com/dance/recaps/season-8/episode-1 http://www.fox.com/dance/recaps/season-8/episode-3

    Much thanks for your help!

  33. # Lauren C. Gonzales commented on June 3rd, 2011:

    i cant find the song from dinglesalad :(
    please help

  34. # Jake commented on June 3rd, 2011:

    Dinglesalad track Will be up in the very near future! Please Check back and thanks for the support!

    Levels Team

  35. # Emilie commented on June 5th, 2011:

    @RikkiSixx and @ohmyggg: Thanks! I apparently hear Tchaikovsky everywhere. I’ll have to do a classical refresher. :)

    @Brenna: I’m so glad you found them! I’ve inserted links so that everyone else can, too. We’ll have a special surprise in a few days related to Levels Music Group’s music, so check back.

    @Lauren C. Gonzales: The Dinglesalad Tune “So You Think You Can Dance Dubstep” is available now! I’ve linked to it in the post, so check it out!

  36. # Brenna commented on June 6th, 2011:

    @Emilie – Awesome I love surprises! When I click the link for iTunes to download Brother Brother it actually takes me to Darnel’s solo album, More Than Friends, which is AMAZING however I just thought I would let you know :)

  37. # Emilie commented on June 9th, 2011:

    @ Brenna: Thanks. I just fixed it. Here is the link for Darnel Alexander’s “Brother Brother” – Brother Brother - Brother Brother - Single

  38. # Brenna commented on June 14th, 2011:

    @ Emilie – any updates on the upcoming surprise related to Levels Music Group’s music?! :)

  39. # Emilie commented on June 14th, 2011:

    @Brenna: The surprise is a free download of “Shake It Low.” http://www.puresytycd.com/2011/06/06/message-from-levels-music-group-and-free-download/

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