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Songs where a remix is better than the original version?
Listening to the Berlin Breakdown remix of Anthonio got me thinking there must be a lot more songs out there with remixed versions that are better than the original.
Anyway, here is the the original version of Anthonio; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpv3TBtUcTQ It isn't bad....just your standard europop affair. Then here is the remixed version; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bjqwu6IhOvw It completely transforms the song into a dreamy, hypnotic masterpiece. Any other songs you can think of that have been transformed for the better thanks to a remix? And please don't mention any of Cedric Gervais' efforts lol. |
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Kelly Rowland - Work
Original Version https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IuGhDHxs9xw Freemasons Remix (ended up being the single version) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=py_PavqqOao The difference isn't massive but I just prefer the Freemasons remix. |
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Benny Benassi's remix of Madonna's Celebration and David Guetta's remix of Revolver.
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Fremasons remix of Beautiful Liar by Beyonce and Shakira
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Kelly Rowland - Work
Original Version https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IuGhDHxs9xw Freemasons Remix (ended up being the single version) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=py_PavqqOao The difference isn't massive but I just prefer the Freemasons remix. Original Freemasons Remix I see 0_o got in before me. ![]() Too obvious?
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Ohhhh and the Freemasons version of Beyonce's Green Light too. Anybody noticing a trend lol
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Maybe this one from Whitney Houston?
It's Not Right But It's Ok - Original It's Not Right But It's Ok (Thunderpuss Remix) On reflection I think the original is better!! |
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The Perfecto remix of U2's Even Better Than The Real Thing-always loved that as a kid.
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Melanie Cs I Turn to You sprung to mind.
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I'm Not A Girl, Not Yet A Woman (Metro Remix) - Britney Spears
(You Drive Me) Crazy [The Stop Remix] - Britney Spears Heads Will Roll (A-Trak Remix) - Yeah Yeah Yeahs What Are You Waiting For? (The Alias Radio Edit) - The Saturdays 3 Words (Steve Angello Remix) - Cheryl Cole ft will.i.am |
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The You Da One remix was so much better than the original version. (Rihanna).
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Same thing with the Freemasons remix of Beyoncé and Shakira's 'Beautiful Liar' ?
Original Freemasons Remix I see 0_o got in before me. ![]() Too obvious?
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Ohhhh and the Freemasons version of Beyonce's Green Light too. Anybody noticing a trend lol
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Melanie Cs I Turn to You sprung to mind.
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Quote:
Kelly Rowland - Work
Original Version https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IuGhDHxs9xw Freemasons Remix (ended up being the single version) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=py_PavqqOao Quote:
Melanie Cs I Turn to You sprung to mind.
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I don't know how many people would agree, but I prefer Steve Anderson's remix of Collide, over the original version.
Original https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4a82LRNdlQ SA Remix https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOmPEGmD58o |
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With the type of music I'm into, I could be here all day.
So, here we have Marco Niemerski aka Tensnake mixing three songs and then there are the 'originals'. TENSNAKE deep disco house set @ Mixmag Live 2014 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cyq0w_qjTbM (Start at 27:30 mins.) The first song 'Tensake - Love Sublime' featuring Nile Rodgers has at least two remixes that I know of. You've got this mix. Tensnake - Love Sublime (Jonas Rathsman Remix) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIwPiisZ2Gg Then you've got this one. Tensnake - Love Sublime Ft Nile Rodgers & Fiora (Duke Dumont Remix) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=df7H-RSvcpE Next song. Maceo Plex & Jon Dasilva feat. Joi Cardweel - Love Somebody Else (Original Mix) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kxa4cUyXKKs So, presumably other mixes are out. Final song. Name One & Maxxi Soundsystem 'One In Three' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FurrtMv0kjU Dub version. Name One & Maxxi Soundsystem 'One In Three' (Dub Mix) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHCkRtVaBWI So, in answer to your question, it's a very difficult call. |
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The definitive answer to this is the 16 minute Patrick Cowley remix of Donna Summer's I feel love. One of the best 12 " singles EVER. sadly neither are with us any more.
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Thinking back to the first real time when I thought the remix was better than the original was with the Dub album The Beat produced.
Dub music kind of predicted remix versions. Maybe with a little but more in the way of cutting up the music. The Beat - Whine and Grind/ Stand Down Margaret The Beat - Stand Down Margaret (Dub) I forgot how much I liked The Beat. And maybe they were right about the politics as well? |
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Skrillex remix of La Roux's In for the kill
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Seamus Haji remix of Roisin's Overpowered. The original is great, but remix is 8mins of high-powered gorgeousness.
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Primal Scream's "Loaded" is basically a thoroughly remixed and reworked version of "I'm Losing More Than I'll Ever Have" (I still love the original though)
For a straight Primals remix I prefer Andy Weatherall's "American Spring Mix" version of "Higher Than the Sun" Kevin Shields' remix of "Mogwai Fear Satan" is amazing. Not one for the pop fans, though. |
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One remix/cover which is definitely not better. Robert Palmer - I Didn't Mean To Turn You On (ORIGINAL SONG) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YO0WyOGHjU I DIDN'T MEAN TO TURN YOU ON (ALBUM VERSION)- CHERRELLE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmMwpi1iUUw The original Cherrelle version is much better. Quote:
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Oh, wow I never knew this was Cherrelle's song originally? I love the funky Minneapolis funk synth....great classic style. Gosh, I need this version....FUNKY stuff
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This is Princy-ish music... I love it... I love this era... I love her! <3 I wish music was still like this. It's so feel good music for me!!!
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Here's the original version of the new song 'Comeback' by Ella Eyre
http://youtu.be/TY_h1C4bwEo BUT.. this 'early '90s' style remix with ravey breakbeats compliments the house-driven piano riff and is marginally better... http://youtu.be/y8TdLht_9RQ So good, that the first 30 seconds is my new phone ringtone !
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