Numb Remixes?

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#16 Post by joncool5 »

Hillbilly wrote:
BimboDuncan wrote:I think you're confusing the role of the producer and the remixer. Why would any of those artists have the first idea about how to remix Numb? You're thinking they could remix the track because some of their records SOUND like Numb. That's probably because some of their records were either produced by, or in the style of, Trevor Horn.
Wouldn't it be more of a new recording of the song than a remix if these bands (yes, bands) should "remix" it? I mean, they would add lots of heavy guitars, and probably new drums and bass too... what's left of the PSB recording then? Neil's vocals backed up my Aerosmith?

And Bonnie Tyler, isn't she just a singer? I bet she can't mix a track. :roll:
Well they might be "bands" but does that limit them to doing "bandy" things like sex, drugs and rock n' roll??? Bonnie is so much more than a vocalist she once won a contest for the most bowls of cereal consumed in 15 mins.

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Hillbilly wrote:And Bonnie Tyler, isn't she just a singer? I bet she can't mix a track. :roll:
I'm sure it wouldn't be difficult for her to use the UMyx software...

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Hillbilly wrote:And Bonnie Tyler, isn't she just a singer? I bet she can't mix a track. :roll:
I'm sure it wouldn't be difficult for her to use the UMyx software...
I think that would be below her to be honest. She's a perfectionist.

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#19 Post by raggatwin »

Well how about Frankie Knuckles. His mix of unbreak my heart was more of a radio smash than the original.
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joncool5 wrote:
BimboDuncan wrote:I think you're confusing the role of the producer and the remixer. Why would any of those artists have the first idea about how to remix Numb? You're thinking they could remix the track because some of their records SOUND like Numb. That's probably because some of their records were either produced by, or in the style of, Trevor Horn.
Bonnie Tyler could do a cracking remix, she's got epic talent!!!
I bet Whitney Houston could do a CRACKing remix too...

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#21 Post by joncool5 »

markus wrote:
joncool5 wrote:
BimboDuncan wrote:I think you're confusing the role of the producer and the remixer. Why would any of those artists have the first idea about how to remix Numb? You're thinking they could remix the track because some of their records SOUND like Numb. That's probably because some of their records were either produced by, or in the style of, Trevor Horn.
Bonnie Tyler could do a cracking remix, she's got epic talent!!!
I bet Whitney Houston could do a CRACKing remix too...
No need to drag this thread into the gutter.

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#22 Post by Hillbilly »

markus wrote: I bet Whitney Houston could do a CRACKing remix too...
Haha! Very funny, lad! :lol:

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#23 Post by glennjridge »

yeah :lol: :lol:

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#24 Post by Syncratic »

How about the elusive Andy Gray remix, eh burj?

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#25 Post by BlueSwan »

joncool5 wrote:
BimboDuncan wrote:Bonnie Tyler has a great rock voice. However, I think you'll find that her "epic talent" (and most of her hits) were down to a certain Mr Jim Steinman.
Nah it was all Bonny! As for Aerosmith, they once remixed Aphex Twin but Richard D James felt the remix was a little too experimental and decided against releasing it.
Indeed, and the remix was actually a bit of a cracker as proven by the internet leaks of it. Based on that mix, I wouldn't hesitate for one minute to get Aerosmith to remix Numb.
http://www.soundcloud.com/blueswan (Blue Swan tracks, my solo tracks and remixes)

http://soundcloud.com/groups/inspired-by-pet-shop-boys (A collection of various artists PSB covers, PSB remixes and original songs inspired by PSB - anyone interested can contribute tracks)

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#26 Post by Burj »

Syncratic wrote:How about the elusive Andy Gray remix, eh burj?
He's remixed Numb? :shock:

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#27 Post by E-Mail Vampire »

I'd like an Afterlife Mix and maybe a Thriller Jil Mix

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#28 Post by Yoofaloof »

There haven't been any remixes worth listening to since the 80's.

They'd only give Numb a trance acid disco dance dub club mix , which just would not do.

Please leave well alone.
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#29 Post by Burj »

I'd like Stevie Wonder to remix it. It could be titled the Numb (Not Def & Dumb Mix).

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