inchemwetrust, on 18 August 2010 - 02:10 AM, said:

You're so lucky to fave found Fanfares ! I've been searching the vinyl for months...
By the way, he'll be touring in the US in october (V Mirror live !), so go and see him ! It's a great experience.

satur8, on 18 August 2010 - 05:25 AM, said:

I thought the same thing when I read the news on the website. I don't think the vinyl will be called "Another World", that'd be odd.
I think it'll just be a promo-like with the name of the tracks written in the middle of the disc. I mean no artwork.
Or maybe there'll be the artwork of Another World but without "Another World" written on it...

I think it will be called 'Swoon remixes'

Agree 10^10000 times :!:

Probably but that would be strange too cause there's also a remix of Horse Power.

So, my initial thoughts are that I quite like the collection of remixes that are on this single/EP. I don't really have any sharp criticisms because I'm not terribly familiar with Boyz Noize or Popof (shameful, I know) so I don't have good comparisons on past works, and therefore no expectations on what I think these should sound like. Actually I had no expectations because, well. I didn't listen to these or other remixes when they popped up previously.. Anyway.

(Swoon) Boyz Noize - I like this. The overall feel is very summertime (that's a given!!), very laid back with an air of openness that expands on the airy vibe of the original. I enjoyed the floaty, whimsical breakdown at around 3:30. I think this is a very nice take on Swoon. To me I didn't feel there was anything in this remix that overpowered the elements of the original - and that's fine with me.

(Swoon) Lindstrom & Prins) - A gentle gem. Again, nice summertime chilled out take on the original but beefed up with a thick undercurrent of funky bass that feels like the linear force behind this remix. I enjoyed how the elements were separated and spread out and 'staggered' through this track. I like how the layers are peeled back to the vocals, then brought back in piece by piece. It's a gentle build that expands on the original and like the Boyz Noize remix, doesn't overwhelm it. And hooray for the twinkly bits that come in at 7:45

(Horsepower) Popof - I understand the criticism here as this almost feels like a different beast than the original - but I'm not sure if I agree with those criticisms at the moment. I like the effects on the original Horsepower sounds, especially that high pitched wail. I really love the echoing build and rushy 'tsssss' releases that are dotted throughout this mix. I like how these builds get more intense as the song progresses. It's very 3am on the dancefloor, it's got a the-night's-about-to-go-all-fucked-up feel about it. Given that the original Horsepower is a thundering, mad and tough act to follow, I found this remix to be a rather subdued interpretation that would work well squeezed into a DJ set. Like the Swoon remixes I think this completes the EP as a summer collection of remixes. And I liked that this take on Horsepower didn't seem to try and overpower the greatness of the original.

The bloke off the internet, on 18 August 2010 - 10:49 AM, said:

Daft Punk remix of Life is Sweet definitely. Pretty much a Daft Punk track circa Homework era and love it.

i liked the soulwax mix of hey boy hey girl a whole lot too.

The bloke off the internet, on 16 August 2010 - 12:48 PM, said:

Agree! The remix needs more flavor!

hellooo people!

I was wondering where i could buy the single on vinyl, i thought it was being released on the 23rd Aug, but i can't find it anywhere.

peace

try juno.co.uk

I just got a mail from Juno saying they are selling the Swoon remix 12" in a plain sleeve. Where can we buy the Swoon remix 12" with the Swoon sleeve?

edit: Also Phonica has a plain sleeve

edit 2: you can order it here http://www.musicnons...productid=23779

Joslyn, on 27 August 2010 - 07:43 PM, said:

I believe they were only released in plain die-cut black sleeves. It's probably not a FULL official release, more like a limited edition pressing for the DJs (think EBW series). Coz strangely, all the copies have this written on the label (Side B): This promotional CD has been released on the express condition that ownership and title remain vested in EMI which may require the CD to be returned at any time. Etc, etc. "CD", they say?

Joslyn, on 27 August 2010 - 11:43 AM, said:

Gracias Joslyn. Been kind of lacking to find this one.

anType, on 29 August 2010 - 06:30 PM, said:

HEEEEEE ANTYPE!!!! Long time no read!
I don't really understand what you're saying. If I read it correctly EMI has ownership of the title and coverart of Swoon??!! That would be really weird.
musicnonstop.cu.uk says: "Pressed on die cut disco heavyweight vinyl with an artworked 12" label." I ordered it, we'll see. I will be on the look out for that promo cd.

Joslyn, on 30 August 2010 - 10:20 PM, said:

Hello! Long time no write indeed
I was saying that they wrote all that stuff about the promotional CD on side B label of Swoon/Horse Power vinyl, which is really strange because that's not a CD. Usually, they put that note on promotional CDs, which basically means that EMI give out the promo CDs for free, but the ownership of the CD remains with EMI, i.e. they have the right to request you to return that CD at any time.

I said 'CD' too many times, didn't I?

What the F!!?? Musicnonstop refunded my purchase of the Swoon remix 12" with no message what so ever.