So Caribou rules. This is known. The multi-talented Dan Snaith, the man behind the Caribou project has two recent records that were both amongst the best in the year of their release, with the huge record Andorra, and the more recent Swim, full of innovative gems front to back. It should seem natural then that a man who plays as many instruments as Dan Snaith, and has a project with such variety both within and between records should release a remix record with some pretty diverse influences. Needless to say the much maligned format of the remix album rarely yields a product that is better than the original, often seeming like a cash grab in between albums with uneven results. Swim Remixes is no different, living up to the uneven expectations with contributions from all over the spectrum, like dubstep princess Ikonika's remix of "Leave House" to the "Kaili" remix from former Caribou tourmates Fuck Buttons. But arguably the most successful re-imagining goes to the remix from London producer Gold Panda, who's melancholy, plodding beatwork on "Jamelia" sets Snaith's pained vocals in sharper contrast. The ponderous regularity of the beat, punctured by a pained violin in between gives Snaith's vocals the space, before crashing in on them with layered synths. Gone is the looping snare and atmospheric feel of the original with this punchy, nostalgia-filled rework. Gold Panda's Lucky Shiner was released to critical acclaim just last month, and this remix is a sign of good things to come.
No comments:
Post a Comment