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Back in 1999, Benno De Goeij produced C Sharp which was initially released on the ITWT label. The track was perceived by many to be one of the best tracks of it's time, and now some of the new-skool of producers aim to bring it upto date, including Alphazone, Mike Shiver & Markus Schulz. Failure or Success ? Find out exclusively first, here!
A1 Original Mix
First up naturally, comes the original mix. The bassline is hugely prominent at this time, with the kick & percussions backing it up, and more elements being added like a clap to take us onwards. The first sign of a melody joins us next and from here we progress towards a short breakdown, just a few seconds change, allowing the string to join us next and soon we're joined by a melody. Starting off very soft it slowly moves through all the notes, and is joined by a secondary sound, but this doesn't work as well for me. Percussions added next are nice, followed by the kickdrum. As the 6 minute approaches it changes directions slightly, with a longer breakdown than anywhere else in the track, and that serves the purpose of extending the track without totally repeating itself. Soon after we embrace the outro, and that is that for the original mix. 5/10
B1 Mike Shiver Remix
One of Sweden's more popular producers is the next artist to attempt a remix. Mike Shiver builds up in a more 2003/2004 sound, with acids used, something which was virtually unheard of when Benno produced the original, although their use is limited so not to kill the effect.The melody begins, very softly, and peacefully, and shows that Mike is good at taking a classic, but adding his own mark onto it. Moving on the melody delicately caresses a deep string, which sounds very nice indeed, the recognisable 8 bar melody joins us, and with a drumroll following, allows the kick & percussion medley to rejoin the action, all of which is done in a solid way right up until the end of the track, nothing sounds wrong here, which is why this remix is easily stronger than the Original 2004 mix in my opinion, and so scores 9/10
B2 Tom Porcell Remix
A slightly harder edged effort here, which begins with the kick & a breakdown, before moving onwards, adding a bassline next, and soon the lead joins, and is joined by an almost electric guitar sound in the background. Adding the familiar 8 bars of strings comes next, and this is joined by a filtered melody, slowly building up in volume. Gaining power all the time, the track goes through the motions, but is definitely not a bad remix. Maybe not to everyones taste, but worthy of 6/10 as although it's nice, it doesn't offer an awful lot 'new' to the remake apart from the sounds used.
A1 Alphazone Remix
On the 2nd vinyl to be released, Alphazone occupy the A-side. Expecting a powerful yet uplifting specimen here, We're not disappointed as we go forwards, with a slight variation to the notes used, and this works a treat. Another electric-guitar sound is used here, but it's deinitely more prominent in this case than in the previous one, as it sounds graceful & beautiful, leading us into the ever familiar strings, which are uplifting and when joined by the kick, this honestly reminds me of the amazing S.H.O.K.K. remix of Altitude - Altitude, and that is most definitely a compliment as that particular track is one of the best Hard-Uplifting tracks ever made! Definitely the cream of the crop in terms of the remixes, the extra power just and i mean only just, edging it ahead of the Mike Shiver Remix. 9/10 in this case.
B1 Markus Schulz Coldharbour remix
A Man who his fans proclaim can do no wrong at the moment, I move into this remix with an open mind, trying not to be caught up in the hype surrounding his name. Very softly done, in this case, with lots more mellow, progressive elements compared to the other remixes. Each element added tries to be different yet keep with the general feel of the track, but I really can't get into it. As a huge lover of the original release from Benno, I just feel that although this offers something different, unlike Mike Shivers & Alphazones remixes, it doesn't add anything new. It's ok changing a track, but you have to improve on the original in the way it's produced, and this fails to do so in my opinion 4/10 The bassline is a bit overpowering in the mastering, causing a lot of the other elements to sound weaker, and some of the percussions are way too loud also. Maybe with different mastering this might sound different again, but I'd also change the pad used too, as it sounds a bit rough and uninspired. People are sure to disagree with what I say on this, but It's just not special, in my opinion.
Conclusion:
A variation of scores throughout, with 2 very strong remixes, and some that maybe need work on to be as good. Altogether, I'd say it's worth a purchase for the Mike Shiver & Alphazone releases alone, although with them being on seperate vinyls, it's gonna cost you twice as much. Those 2 release would command a score of 9/10 between them, but sadly the other material lowers the score considerably
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