another one of my early record puchases and this was from a music and video exchange of sorts in stockholm, i saw the record there along with a few other and decided to get it. i knew of the original version quite vividly as it was quite a big hit one or two years prior but hadn't heard the remixes on the record. to be honest i thought "it feels so good" was better than "sky" but i didn't have that single either until much later.
upon getting it i did have a clue on what i would expect with these ones and i thought both remixes would be full on club mixes. such is the case with the b-side that is the conductor & the cowboy remix, which is the version i have played the most as i've found places for it in sets. it's right proper driving epic trance and that isn't a secret that i am fond of that or like to play that.
the a-side however which is sonique's own rework expands on the original but shifts the focus out of the big room. to these ears it's the kind of tune that would work well in sets with club music but not meant for dancing, just to please the ears. however i do hear how it can be used and also notice the elements that could aid if the track was pitched up a bit.
in general most elements of the song was redone and the prominent stabbing synth melodies and string arrangement is replaced with softer pads, lowkey keys and a guitar. the drums and the bassline have also gone through a switch and they feel more in tune with rest of the sounds. the bassline in particular is more accentuated and whenever that squelching long note makes it's presence, you feel it's presence. on top, or should i say in the middle with the rest of this glorious soundscape, sonique's warm vocal feels right at home. very nice.
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