This is exactly how I work too. On my upcoming album, I have a song that's a combo of Justin Timberlake's "Cry Me a River" for the vocal and arrangement ideas and Gorillaz' "Demon Days" for the drums and sound design elements. MUCH easier to work within limitations - and this method is like making a remix without it being a remix.
Interesting combination, would have never thought to mention these 2 songs in the same sentence, but that's what makes each of our songs specials. The unique combination of our own taste. I also need limitations to create, no better way in my opinion.
This is exactly how I work too. On my upcoming album, I have a song that's a combo of Justin Timberlake's "Cry Me a River" for the vocal and arrangement ideas and Gorillaz' "Demon Days" for the drums and sound design elements. MUCH easier to work within limitations - and this method is like making a remix without it being a remix.
Interesting combination, would have never thought to mention these 2 songs in the same sentence, but that's what makes each of our songs specials. The unique combination of our own taste. I also need limitations to create, no better way in my opinion.