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MICHAEL JACKSON: THE REMIX SUITE is as diverse in sound as its dazzling array of notable producers, which includes Tricky Stewart, DJ Cassidy, Steve Aoki, Frankie Knuckles, and Benny Blanco, among many others. “We jumped at the opportunity to be involved with this project because Michael is a legend who influenced our entire career and redefined the world of music,” says Pharrell Williams from The Neptunes, whose seductive and synthy reworking of “Never Can Say G [Read More...]
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Since Michael Jackson’s gone, we’ve got many albums connect with his works. “The Remix Suite” is one of the most interesting proposition.
Unfortunatelly many remixes are tiring and boring for our ears. It’s hard to say that “Dancing Machine” (Steve Aoki), “Never Can Say Goodbye” (The Neptunes) or “Hum Along And Dance” (Morales Giamsta) are “fresh” or original. But besides infantile and boring remixes there are some really great stuffs. Absolutely the best track for dance is “Dancing Machine” by great Pollow Da Don. He used brother’s choirs in very original way and on the hard beat background, Michael’s voice sounds incredible sexy and attractive. Really nice is also “Maria (You Were The Only One)” but the real soul of this cd are two songs - “Ben” and “Maybe Tomorrow”.
These two ballads for the end of album are wonderful! I was really afraid of Akon’s work cause how he could destroy Michael’s song, he showed it in the remix of “Wanna Be Startin’ Something”. But here… Wow, legendary “Ben” doesn’t sound like after Akon’s work. He increased and thickened the instrumentation, so good job! But the most incredible remix is for sure “Maybe Tomorrow”. Damn, this is better than the original record and I swear, shivers will go up and down your body! Amazing orchestral beginning with an intense harmony opens the way for heavenly Michael’s voice. Voice which kills by his simplicity. Just shocking.
This album proves again that Michael Jackson was a genius, no matter how old he was. It shows not only his big voice but also his huge sensitivity and heart for the music. It makes me happy that someone wants propagate earlier Michael’s works. It’s a pity not all remixes are good but if you think over - buy “The Remix Suite” or “This Is It”, I swear - choice is banal!
For a long time I put off purchasing this album, for a number of reasons. The biggest being that I wasn’t familiar with about half the songs. I love Michael Jackson and have quite an extensive collection of his music, including remixes, but not much pre-dating the “Off the Wall” album, or the Jackson 5 period, which makes up a lot of what is included here. I love remixes in general, but I had heard almost nothing but negative comments about this CD. Eventually my curiosity got the best of me and I picked it up on a whim, and you know what? I’m sorry I didn’t give in sooner.
Most of the tracks are dance/club style, with updated electronic beats and crisp remastering. Some of the slower songs, such as “Ben,” are reworked in an R&B style that stays true to the original vibes, but otherwise sound like they could have been recorded yesterday. I’d be kidding myself to believe that this album wasn’t rushed into existence in another attempt to profit from Michael Jackson’s death, but even so, I think MJ himself would approve of this project. My only concern is that I find the song selection a little odd. Casual consumers aren’t real big on remix albums as it is, and I’m sure some of these lesser-known songs did nothing to help draw buyers. But on the other hand, it is bringing a new light to songs that otherwise have flown under the radar. I already admitted I wasn’t familiar with some of the songs, so I can’t compare the old with the new but I took a chance and was pleasantly surprised. I’m sure a lot of people will complain about how they “slaughtered” the classics, but just take it for what is and have some fun with it.