Ahead of the release of Between the Lines (Bonus Edition), we take a closer look at the new remixes found on the album, and give you the chance to check them all out in one place.
Underground (Dennis Ferrer Remix)
If you haven’t heard this one, you’ve probably not been near a house-orientated dancefloor for a while. Despite Dennis not initially being entirely happy with his own work (true story), everyone else’s feverous reaction persuaded him otherwise. One of the biggest remixes of the last six months, Dennis gets this new set of remixes off to the best possible start.
Wake Me Up (Fingers Club Mix)
Without doubt one of the most respected house producers of all time, Larry Heard aka Mr. Fingers delivers a stunningly soulful take on Wake Me Up. Bringing the plaintive piano line to the forefront of the mix, Heard warms you to the core with shimming, Rhodes-y chords and a slowly wandering bassline.
Piano In The Dark (Yoruba Soul Mix)
The original version of Piano In The Dark was arguably the most intimate and moving record on the album, so a considered hand was needed to preserve these qualities. Step forward Osunlade who, with his Yoruba Soul Mix, manages to create a club-ready cut without losing the delicate details of the original.
You Don't Have To Hopp (Guti Remix)
Maintaining the distinctly tribal tone so apparent in the original, Desolat favourite Guti’s reworking of You Don’t Have to Hopp further develops the heavy reliance on percussion, especially during the magisterial breakdown. Known for warm, pulsing basslines, Guti’s productions are always evocative and emotional, as further evidenced by this sublime contribution.
Inside My Head (Glimpse Remix)
Probably the darkest song on the original album, Glimpse ups the feeling of impending calamity by adding a cacophonous bass and sketchy, sidewinding strands of synth. It’s not all doom and gloom though; despite being very much a ‘heads down’ moment there are flashes of scything brightness that allow you to catch your breath before the bass/kick combo drags you back to the depths. Not for the faint-hearted.
Wrong Hands (Yoruba Soul Dub)
For his second contribution to the remixe package, Osunlade focusses in on a single synth phrase, stretching and repeating, dipping it in and out of the filters for a truly hypnotic take on Wrong Hands. Add darkly pitched-down vocals and bubbling percussion to the mix and you’ve got one hell of a remix.
Eastern Curve (Uner Remix)
By far the most cinematic of the remixes offering, Spanish producer Uner has crafted a masterpiece of highly-wrought tension. Sprinkling the delicate parts of the original over a huge, rolling bassline and clattering percussion, Eastern Curve is transformed into an ever-evolving behemoth that breaks down into a completely different animal as soon as the stunning piano line is subtly teased into the mix.
Truth To Be Told (H2 Remix)
UK duo H2 clearly had the dancefloor at the very forefront of their mind when crafting this remix. While the original version was all about the evolving interplay of various strands of percussion, here the focus is shifted squarely onto the thunderous bassline. Sure to have half of East London shuffling all over the place, expect this to hang around for Miami, Ibiza and beyond.
Between (Kollektiv Turmstrasse Remix)
Veterans of Berlin’s electronic music scene for more than a decade, Kollektiv Turmstrasse know there way round a haunting deep house record. Twisted the vocal out of all recognition they craft a melancholic masterpiece, ripe for dark warehouses and late-night listening.
Spinning Plates (Adam Port Remix)
Brooding and tense, Adam Port’s remix of Spinning Plates belies his wide array of musical influences, resulting in a hash of harsh, industrial glitches, delicately crafted melodies and half-caught vocal whispers. Where the original was gentle and relaxed, Port’s remix is brutally efficient, ringing out every drop of tranquillity and replacing it with a delicious urgency that is never quite satisfied.
