Verve Remixed

Not many CD's make you heart skip a beat the moment you listen to them. This is definitely one of those rare finds. And this is why:1) The quality of the original (unmixed) tracks is superb. Great songs to begin with.2) The remixes do great justice to the original songs and performers. There's a great deal of respect to these legendary performers and their voices in the remixes.3) The quality of these remixes is outstanding.The result is unbelievable. You'll get an incredibly well-produced compilation of jazz hits from SUPER-performers such as Nina Simone, Ella Fitzgerald, and Billie Holiday remixed by MEGA-DJ's/producers like Rae & Christian, dZihan & Kamien, De-Phazz, Thievery Corporation, King Britt, UFO, Funky Lowlives, etc...BUT BEWARE, the sound is not jazz (maybe nu-jazz or electro-jazz, but not jazz). It is definitely sexy, groovy, funky, retro-cool, classy electronic music with touches of jazz. Perfect for any situation. Pre-party warm-up at home, martini-drinking at a nice lounge, people-watching at THE white party in South Beach, or maybe simply at home working on your laptop.This CD is sooo good, it's gonna make you feel hip, cool, and sexy...But all that BS aside, the track selection, remixes, and overall production quality make of this album a TRUE GEM. Go get it.

This set of classic jazz remixed by modern chill and electronic artists is TOP NOTCH, and by far the best of any of the "Remixed" series. I frequently play this in the office when I need a pick me up, and it's just plain fun. If you're a jazz purist and don't get the whole deal with sampling and remixing, this may offend, but if you're looking for something to get your toes a tappin' - this is it! If not, maybe, baby, you should find something new.

Sometimes it helps to remember the old saying "understand the rules, so you know which ones to break...".This is an adventurous CD that skims the top of previously recorded songs and makes something entirely different from the remains...sometimes it's brilliant, sometimes it's kitsch and camp - but I give it kudos nevertheless for its sheer ambition!So, what to make of this CD? First off, THANK YOU Thievery Corp. for pulling it together. I've come to expect nothing less from you guys, who always find a way to keep it fresh, soulful and a bit warped...I've grown to like this CD quite a bit. I should say, it has grown on me. Still, there are definate high points and low points to this collection. IMO, The Gold goes to Dorfmeister for "Spanish Grease" (a slammin' version of Willie Bobo's original), Thievery Corp. for a sophisticated, dreamy version of Astrud Gilberto's "Who Needs Forever?", Joe Claussell's "Feelin' Good" and Masters At Work's "See-Line Woman" (thank you Nina Simone!), and De Phazz's sublime and sultry version of Ella's "Wait 'Til You See Him"....all of these are top rate remixes that undestand the original and compliment it with masterful arrangements.Then there is the "camp" category: Dinah Washington dancing in white, knee-hi patent leather go-go boots - in a cage yet! Cute. Like Austin Powers' schtick is cute (thank you Rae & Christian)...Mark De Clive-Lowe's remix of Shirely Horn's "Return To Paradise" is blasphemy if you're a Horn fan - like taking an original oil painting and reducing it to a Hallmark greeting card - yet it works on it's own merits - kind of endearing - like the other songs in the "camp" category, including UFO's tricked-out version of Sarah Vaughn's "Summertime". Cheeky!!Dzihan & Kamien find a way - against all odds - to make a Billie Holiday song work well within the confines of this CD's concept...their version of "Don't Explain" is like a reverie; like nodding off in a fast moving train - you're moving forward while your mind is in another place and time...Then there is the rest...two songs that put a nasty bruise on this CD...the LAST TWO (could it be a mere coincidence?). Give me a break. There is no way to make Billie Holiday's sorrowful and deep "Strange Fruit" a part of any "party album", which is exactly what this CD is. Tricky has made a really bad choice here, mixing a twisted, downer of a cocktail that could only find a place at LAST CALL...As for King Britt's "Hare Krishna", all I can say is: "SPARE ME!"....This CD belongs to those who dare...and you know who you are!Go for it!!

Now getting airplay on my smooth jazz show. Lights Out Sonoma on Kggv-LP 95.1 FM Guerneville, Ca Not a huge fan of mixing, but I have to be honest that they did an outstanding job on this project.

I like most remixed albums. I have 1 through 4 and the Christmas CDs. Herb Alpert Re-Whipped is great also.

I loved this cd. Taking the vocals from older tunes and mixing it with new stuff, to me was a bad ideal originally. But i really love what was done here and look forward to getting the next volume. The standout track has to be Nina Simone/Masters at Work "See Line Woman".

I enjoy this album, more for the mixers and the new product they've created. But don't buy this looking for new twists on the original material because in many cases, the original stuff is all but obliterated. The thought of taking a song such as Strange Fruit and a singer such as Billie Holiday and re-mixing this stuff to a drum bass melange is sort of follhardy to begin with. Her strentgh as a singer was her incredible phrasing and plaintive emotion - all of which is wrung out of this mix. But that's ok as long as you know that going in. Nina Simone fairs better and Summertime remains evocative. It's very cool and bright background music - something to make and eat dinner to. The unmixed version though, is a knock-out sampler of mostly the great female singers on the verve roster. Some of that stuff can bring you to your knees in awe. Get them both and use appropriately.

I originally ordered this cd for the Nina Simone song "see line women" which I heard on the radio. It is the best song on the cd but the other songs kinda grew on me after listening to them over time.

Just awe-inspiring.

Many of these re worked Tunes show what can be done to diversify great music

Todo perfecto, me ha llegado antes de la fecha que me indicaban muy contenta con este articulo.Seguro que vuelvo a comprar aquí ☺️👍🏻

Ein gewagter Versuch: Zeitlose Klassiker des Jazz nehmen und durch digitale Mischpulte schicken.Eigentlich hört sich das zunächst sonderbar an: Die Jazzszene ist eigentlich gerne unter sich, während die Anhänger der elektronischen Rhythmen ebenfalls lieber in eigenen Kreisen bleiben.So lebten beide eine geraume Zeit nebeneinander ohne wirklich Notiz voneinander zu nehmen. Dann jedoch kamen mutige DJs, die den Schritt wagten, beide Gruppen miteinander zu vereinen, mit zarten Banden, dies war die Geburtsstunde des Electronic Jazz, gleichzeitig ebenso beeinflusst und fortgeführt im Lounge und Groove.Diese CD stellt ein Glanzlicht dieser Vereinigung dar, sie zeigt auf beeindruckende Weise Respekt für den Stil und Klangkörper des Jazz während sie gleichzeitig zielgenau und selbstsicher die Elemente und Techniken der elektronischen Musik dazu nutzt, die alten Klänge zu veredeln und im neuen Licht aufstrahlen zu lassen. So entsteht eine Musik für das neue Jahrtausend, traditionell angehaucht aber nicht spießig, modern und tanzbar jedoch nicht zu wild und ekstatisch. Eben gepflegt und stilvoll, genau richtig zum hingebungsvollen Genießen oder der gediegenen Untermalung einer anspruchsvolleren Party.Die Auswahl ist sehr gut getroffen, sie stellt nicht nur viele bekannte Künstler jener Szene vor sondern verführt den Hörer gleichzeitig zum genussvollen Träumen oder lässt ihn einfach zu den Klängen mittanzen, ganz nach Lust und Laune.Wer also hochwertige elektronische Musik sucht, mit einem soliden Fundament und großartigen Ursprung, der wird hier sicher fündig werden, sich von der Begeisterung der Fangemeinde jener Musik anstecken lassen und vielleicht bald selbst ein Anhänger diesen Genres werden, so er das noch nicht für sich entdeckt haben sollte.Alles in allem, beide Daumen hoch für Verve Remixed, ein glitzernder Stern am audiophilen Himmel.

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