Friday, September 10, 2010

Stand Alight (Monsieur Adi Remix)


Monsieur Adi took a Paper Crows track called Stand Alight and made love to it.

The intro to this remix sets a strong pace, building up steadily into a vibrant and dreamy first section that blossoms beautifully.  It's like a break in the clouds; rich bells and synth layers set a mood full of gold and rainbows.  When the silky vocals kick in, the tune takes a moodier slant that perfectly balances the lighter elements of the music.

Emma Panas' voice has a lot of underlying strength and body that adds elegance and a foreboding nuance to the music.  The vocals have a distinctly different feel from the original, thanks to Monsieur Adi's ability to transform and enhance the personality of this track.

The chorus is a real mood-lifter as the vocals become stronger and the bright instrumentation dances more energetically.  The bassline is subtle and effective, holding the tune together nicely.  Monsieur Adi has crafted the sombre and slightly menacing original into a beautifully colorful dance number with powerful hooks and a tangibly emotional core.

The usage of violins in the first part of the bridge is one of the most memorable parts of the track for me, and really adds to the experience.  It's a very musically inventive and intuitive addition that I could listen to again and again.

The bridge itself is a little too similar to the original's disappointing third section, but it recovers quickly and expertly builds into the final section.  The layering is dreamy and wonderful, especially in the final minute of the song where additional instrumentation lifts the tune into a stratospheric climax.

A permanent addition to my collection, and for me that's high praise.  Monsieur Adi has significant talent, and I will be watching him closely.

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