A remix can transform a good track into a great one. Here are some of the best from across the genre divide…
1. Sabres of Paradise – Smokebelch II (David Holmes Remix)
The dark, foggy propensities of the original are completely transformed by Mr Holmes into a rather uncharacteristic, upbeat and euphoric acid house classic.
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2. CJ Bolland – Sugar is Sweeter (Armand Van Helden Remix)
This disco infected garage monster saw Van Helden add junglist timestretch techniques to a propulsive cut
3.Azzido Da Bass – Dooms Night (Timo Mass Remix)
Its a testament to the opoularity of this version that few people even know what the original sounds like. One of those rare tracks that manages to transcend genres, and has a kick-ass bassline from hell
4.Nu Yorican Soul – Black Gold of the Sun (4-Hero Remix)
An epic in two parts; the first is a piano laden re-cut of Rotary Connections spiritual soul classic, the second a gorgeous jazz jungle extension
5. Bjork – Human Behaviour (Underworld Remix)
Incredible and underrated version of one of Bjorks finest moments. Moody and epic – much like Underworlds own stuff – this is a match made in heaven.
6. Prodigy – Voodoo People (Dust Brothers Remix)
Before their name change, the Chemicals delivered this fierce tech-hop version of Voodoo People, full of lovely layered acid and slamming breakbeats.
7. Loose Ends – Hangin’ on a String (Frankie Knuckles Remix)
Sophisticated soul gem, transformed by the original housemaster Mr Knuckles into a subtle 4/4 funker, which keeps the slick feel of the original
8. Shackleton – Blood on my hands (Ricardo Villalobos Remix)
This oriental-styled dubstep gem was versioned by Villalobos to kick off a whole new fusion with techno
9. Ignition – Love is War (Chicken Lips Remix)
One of the Lips greatest, a ridiculously good acid disco cut that demonstrates their mastery of all things funk rolled into one.
10. The Killers – Mr Brightside (Jacques Lu Cont Remix)
So good that the Killers commisioned Lu Cont to produce them afterwards, this huge electro re-rub brought their epic rock onto the dancefloor in style.
11. Cortney Tidwell – Don’t Let the Stars Keep us Tangled Up (Ewan Pearson Remix)
Reconfiguring the start spangled folk original as a trippy progressive house tune confirmed Pearson as one the best up and coming remixes out there.
12. Ed Solo -Age of dub
Solder ‘Age of Love’ to 10 tons-heavy undercarriage and you get… this awesome kick ass bass laden tune!