abasio Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 Artist: Carbon Based LifeformsTitle: MOS 6581 RemixesLabel: Leftfield RecordsReleased: 2016/5/13https://carbonbasedlifeforms.bandcamp.com/album/mos-6581-remixesTracklist1. MOS 6581 (Hardfloor remix) 06:532. MOS 6581 (Ajja remix) 07:523. MOS 6581 (Saafi Brothers remix) 10:134. MOS 6581 (Live version) 06:44For me at least MOS 6581 is Carbon Based Lifeforms most iconic track, it’s a standout track on Hydroponic Garden which itself was a standout album and it’s no surprise that if they were going to release and EP of remixes it would be this track.Here we have 4 remixes of MOS 6581 in a variety of styles, so don’t expect a mini story or flow to the EP, it’s basically a tool for DJs of different styles to get the lush & chill melody of this track in to sets of different styles and push CBL’s brand recognition a little bit. Overall I was very happy with this, all remixes are pretty much what I want from a remix, the original track is recognizable but it’s been made in to a different style of music.The Hardfloor remix has a great complementary sub melody, a stronger beat than the original and a lot of little trippy sounds interwoven through the track. The main melody sounds like it has more reverb adding a little more to the ethereal atmosphere.The Aija remix is more housey with a steady beat and energy. It puts me in mind of listening to MOS 6581 in a Spanish beach bar in the early evening. It’s got a little bit of guitar, brighter melodies than the original while retaining some of the darkness of the original. There’s a very brief appearance of the sample later on but it sounds more like a distant conversation.The Saafi Brothers remix starts softly becomes a slow powerful track. There are glitchy sounds coming over the main melody which is played slightly differently at different stages of the track. It’s the longest here at over 10 minutes but is good value for it and it really doesn’t feel that long but it does end quite abruptly where I thought it was going to continue.The Live Version is great. It builds up really well, starting off with just percussion and a light melody, shortly followed by the sirens and more atmospheric sounds. By the time the melody comes in it feels emmense, dropped at just the right time to give a lover of this track tingles.Overall it’s a good EP of remixes. If you like MOS 6581 then this will be a nice addition for you as all 4 tracks are varied enough to make listening to them all in a row a pleasure rather than fatiguing. Any DJs of more upbeat styles might like putting some of these in their sets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starkraver Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Listening to the original right now and after all these years and countless listens I love it Original does it for me. its time for a new album!! Come on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trance2MoveU Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 This was very mellow and soothing. Enjoyable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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