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Los Angeles Audition Music – SYTYCD Season 8

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?” –

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

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

Derion “DC” Chapman (pregnant girlfriend, taught Nigel a dance move) intro: Bruno Mars’s “Count On Me” –

DC’s audition: Frank Sinatra’s “That’s Life” –

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

Yes to Vegas montage: Enrique Iglesias ft. Pitbull’s “I Like It” –

Audition line: The Briggs’s “This is L.A.” –

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

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

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

Big C’s audition: Kid Sister’s “Pro Nails (Rusko remix)” – (thanks, Johnny B for correcting me. I keep blocking this song for some reason)

No to Big C: Mud’s “Lonely This Christmas” –

Bad dancing montage: Foreigner’s “Cold As Ice” –

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” –

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

Yes to Vegas montage: Panic! at the Disco’s “Ready to Go” –

Sasha & Natalia Mallory (African/contemporary sister dancers) intro: Edvard Grieg’s “Hall of the Mountain King” –

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

Choreography round: Usher ft Pitbull’s “DJ Got Us Falling in Love Again” –

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

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

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

# Michelle commented on June 2, 2011:
The song played in line on day one was Higher by Taio Cruz.

The day 2 “no” dancers was Cold as Ice by Foreigner.
# Jessica commented on June 2, 2011:
I Must find the song Arielle danced to it was so awesome!!
# Johnny B commented on June 2, 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.
# Melissa commented on June 2, 2011:
Gotta have the song Arielle danced to… Anyone??
# Shaun commented on June 2, 2011:
Does anyone know Hero’s audition song yet?
# Jessica commented on June 2, 2011:
Hero did so awesome Dubstep is taking over tonights’ show lol
# Janis commented on June 2, 2011:
What was the music the sisters, natalia and sasha, danced to? Anyone know?
# Emilie commented on June 2, 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. 🙂
# Jordan commented on June 2, 2011:
I Cannot find the montage song but i know the lyrics had “la la la” in them can someone help me out?
# Melissa commented on June 2, 2011:
P.S.
Thanks for taking the time to put these lists together! I will certainly continue to keep an eye on your site!
# Johnny B commented on June 2, 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…
# Brenna commented on June 2, 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!!
# Emilie commented on June 2, 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.
# will commented on June 2, 2011:
the other two dubstep songs remind me of Mimosa or Kraddy, but not sure
# Sally commented on June 2, 2011:
What was the song played at minute 32. It played for a scond before Santa danced?
# bymyself11 commented on June 2, 2011:
I want the song that the japanese girl danced to!
# Ryan commented on June 2, 2011:
The song that Alexis danced to is ‘Variations on a theme from Pachelbel’s Canon in D Major’ By David Lanz
# Stephanie commented on June 2, 2011:
The song arielle danced to is “Groundhog Day” by Frisson.
Here’s the link to it
http://soundcloud.com/frissonofficial/groundhog_day
# Sara commented on June 3, 2011:
One of the montages toward the end was the new Panic at the disco song “ready to go” . I think it was the yes to Vegas montage before Sasha and Natalia, but I’d have to go back and check.
# Fergie commented on June 3, 2011:
I think the Ke$ha song is the Blow (Cirkut Remix) , im pretty sure 🙂
# Miken commented on June 3, 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!
# Shaun commented on June 3, 2011:
Link doesnt work for me. Can someone please post what that link has for Hero’s audition song?
# Emilie commented on June 3, 2011:
@Sally: Looks like it was Run-DMC’s “Christmas in Hollis” – Run-DMC’s “Christmas in Hollis” –

@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!
# John commented on June 3, 2011:
Emilie,
@sxymamaceta said on Twitter that the intro music for Natalia and Sasha was “Peer Gynt”

Seems like there are a lot of versions of “Peer Gynt” though. Not sure which one it was.
# Jake commented on June 3, 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
# Jake commented on June 3, 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
# Emilie commented on June 3, 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.
# RikkiSixx commented on June 3, 2011:
The classical piece during the sisters’ introduction is In the Hall of the Mountain King by Edvard Grieg.
# Lola commented on June 3, 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. 🙂
# ohmyggg commented on June 3, 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.
# Brenna commented on June 3, 2011:
Yay! I just downloaded both of Darnel Alexander’s songs “Brother Brother” and “We Ride on the Wind” Album name – Levels Music Group. SO awesome!! 🙂
# Brenna commented on June 3, 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!
# Lauren C. Gonzales commented on June 3, 2011:
i cant find the song from dinglesalad 🙁
please help
# Jake commented on June 3, 2011:
Dinglesalad track Will be up in the very near future! Please Check back and thanks for the support!

Levels Team
# Emilie commented on June 5, 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!
# Brenna commented on June 6, 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 🙂
# Emilie commented on June 9, 2011:
@ Brenna: Thanks. I just fixed it. Here is the link for Darnel Alexander’s “Brother Brother” –
# Brenna commented on June 14, 2011:
@ Emilie – any updates on the upcoming surprise related to Levels Music Group’s music?! 🙂
# Emilie commented on June 14, 2011:
@Brenna: The surprise is a free download of “Shake It Low.” https://puresytycd.com/2011/06/06/message-from-levels-music-group-and-free-download/