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Haarmeyer Anthem Mix 10:52 (#4) is by far my favorite for a lot of reasons.
The mix intro is incredibly long (at least 3 minutes) giving DJs a ton of time to
play with sampling. I like the way that the mix slowly morphs from just a beat,
incorporating small samples of Vickis voice long before verse one even starts! It
just builds and builds, just the way dance music should be done. The bass line is strongly
unique, but mixes nicely with the snappy, upbeat synth sounds. The mix ends with this
long, relaxing, trance-like drum that will make this mix a snap to mix. This mix is
strongly recommended for anyone who needs to dance! Now heres a switch. Anyones whos been reading my rants for any length of time knows that I dont like dubs because I dont really think they serve any great purpose, but I can change my mind, cant I? Matts Anthem Dub 9:32 (#5) does a good job of getting my foot tapping, which, for having very few vocals is saying something. The mix incorporates many key changes, including a couple of wicked breakdowns, perfect for extending any of the original vocal mixes. Great job, Matt! Track #7 Cyrus and the Jokers Remix (6:19) is very interesting. The track starts out with this pounding drum that sounds like someone pounding on your front door, very cool sound and sets a nice precedent for whats to come. Vickis vocals sound like shes being submerged under water which with a little panning action on your mixer would create a super elaborate vocal track the mix continues with this a straight bass line that stuck in my head forever combined with this snappy kick drum that screams of a interesting hybrid of Hi-NRG and Trance. Track #8 Majic UK Phantom Remix (8:03) takes an already proven formula and runs with it! The lead intro is very, very Pet Shop Boys sounding uniquely blending their keyboards with the original version from the Broadway tune using lots and lots of synth sounds, the mixer is able to create a very full, rich sounding production full of bliss. Track #9 Majic Dub (8:03) and track #10 Original 1991 Extended Mix (7:35) round out the set. All of the mixes are hard-hitting and sure to send your crowd into a dance-induced craze. Lets hope this single makes it to #1, it deserves it. |
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