Verve Remixed, Vol. 4
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Edition: Music CDCD Release Date: 2008-05-27
Music Label: Verve
Soundtracks:
- Cry Me A River - Billie Holiday remixed by Truth and Soul
- Gimme Some - Nina Simone remixed by Mike Mangini
- There Was A Time - James Brown remixed by Kenny Dope
- California Soul - Marlena Shaw remixed by Diplo
- Take Care Of Business - Nina Simone remixed by Pilooski
- Bim Bom - Astrud Gilberto remixed by Psapp
- Everybody Loves The Sunshine - Roy Ayers remixed by 9th Wonder
- Tenderly - Anita O'Day remixed by Mocky
- Dilo Como Yo - Patato & Totico remixed by Antibalas
- Evil Ways - Willie Bobo remixed by Karriem Higgins
- Tea For Two - Sarah Vaughan remixed by Chris Shaw
- I Get A Kick Out Of You - Billie Holiday remixed by
Free Music Notes for Verve Remixed, Vol. 4
Free Music Review: Mellow mixes, average album.
Hit: 3 Stars
First off, I have to disagree with the reviewer who said that Diplo's "California Soul" remix "destroyed" Marlena Shaw's vocals. Yes, the original can't be improved upon, but out of all the remixes on this disc, Diplo's remix is probably the most faithful to the original song. It's almost like he was too timid to really mess with such a classic, so he just locked in the tempo, added some beats, low end, a few filter effects, and that's about it. The track sounds more like something Diplo would have done for his Ninja Tune album. Most of the rest of the remixes on this release range from poor to above-average. Surprisingly, the weakest remix on this album comes from one of the strongest artists: The Cinematic Orchestra. Their beatless remix of Fitzgerald's "Kick" amounts to little more than a solo guitar under Ella's treated vocal (there might be some added vocal contribution; it's difficult to tell), and some scratchy vinyl sound over the entire track. I expected a *lot* more from J. Swinscoe and company. For better or for worse, the entire album is a rather laid-back affair...there's not really a dancefloor-friendly track to be found here. It's an interesting change from the previous Verve Remixed releases, but for the most part it just feels like a missed opportunity. 3 stars, and that's being generous.
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The Verve//Remixed series began in the spring of 2002 with the release of the unprecedented album featuring the world's most talented and sought after DJ's remixing the great vocalists of jazz. The series has been highly regarded by tastemakers and critics alike. A groove rooted in soul winds its way through remixes of tracks by the likes of Roy Ayers, James Brown, Ella Fitzgerald, Nina Simone, and more.Dance & DJ Music CDs
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