{"id":2750,"date":"2016-08-31T22:24:47","date_gmt":"2016-09-01T05:24:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.soleillapierre.ca\/blog\/?p=2750"},"modified":"2016-08-31T22:24:47","modified_gmt":"2016-09-01T05:24:47","slug":"remix-rundown-inxss-i-need-you-tonight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.soleillapierre.ca\/blog\/?p=2750","title":{"rendered":"Remix Rundown: INXS&#8217;s &#8220;I Need You Tonight&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Occasionally I like to search out new remixes, covers and mashups of classic tunes. I almost always find something better than the original, especially with tracks that were both good and well known to begin with.<\/p>\n<p>This week it has been\u00a0<em>I Need You Tonight<\/em> by INXS (pronounced &#8220;inkses&#8221;, of course :). Here&#8217;s the original for reference &#8211; or rather, the best approximation of the original I could find on YouTube easily.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"INXS - Need You Tonight (Extended Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ed_q07bA6Ws?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Man, the video compositing dates it more than anything else&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>The original track stands out for having a unique and instantly recognizable sound, even to this day. It is contaminated with vocals, but they are quite well integrated with the rhythm and melody and are a net plus.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some of the mixes I&#8217;ve enjoyed most, in roughly increasing order of awesomeness. I take no responsibility for the sometimes NSFW video content &#8211; in some cases I wasn&#8217;t able to find a better version.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"INXS - Need you tonight (Liebrand Remix)\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MyINpG5PLro?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>There&#8217;s always a Liebrand mix, isn&#8217;t there? Throwing this in not so much because I like it but because it&#8217;s a curiosity &#8211; an example of the early &#8217;90s sample salad mixing style.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Inxs Need you tonight REMIX\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CtihI-OicRc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>This unnamed mix is more like a standard late-90s anthem template overlaid with some INXS samples, but it works if you like the beat and chord progressions of that sort of music, which I do to some extent.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"INXS - Need You Tonight (Genesis Breaks Remix)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hPeDYOeFzy0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The Genesis Breaks mix is a fairly clubby mix that basically just replaces the bassline and speeds up the beat. It works though.<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=53xZ1I-ifsY<\/p>\n<p>The Fractal System mix pretty straightforward but I do like the bouncy beat.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Simon Iddol - Sexual Tonight (INXS - Need You Tonight vs Sebastien Tellier - Sexual Sportswear)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uwnnrBjMwbE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>This mashup with a Sebastien Tellier track plus something else makes for a nice change of atmosphere.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Kazy - Need You Tonight\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lXk06qgBPRc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Kazy&#8217;s cover has a slower pace and darker feel.<\/p>\n<p>Now here&#8217;s where I think the mixes start to improve on the sound of the original.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"INXS - Need You Tonight (Rhythm Scholar Funk Planets Remix)\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bgqWFJ06xxo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The Rhythm Scholar mix is a bit faster-paced and clubby, but I&#8217;ve come to like it out of familiarity &#8211; I&#8217;ve heard this version a lot. I especially like the modified vocal background sample that comes in occasionally starting around 2:05.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"INXS - Need You Tonight ( Wehbba &#039;Sound Perspective&#039; edit )\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qEy9S3wDR3M?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>This Wehbba mix is a fairly direct mix adding a new beat, bassline and a few distorted samples. A little on the beaty side but I like the use of stuttered accent samples here and there.<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=DBsr3Fzun9E<\/p>\n<p>Another Wehbba mix with more of an electro-funk feel to it.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Manhattan Vs Inxs - Need You Tonight - (Manhattan&#039;s Deep  Dub)  Digital White\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tK3zfNQ0C4c?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The Manhattan Deep Dub mix is a less direct remix than most, being closer to a selection of choice samples included in a new track, but it does make a decent semi-mellow coding background track.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"INXS feat SHAKA PONK ...Need you tonight...Remix by Dj distressed 2014-02\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4JCu_-a4mGY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>A mashup (I think) with Shaka Ponk results in a nice rock &amp; roll adaptation. Strong sounds in this one.<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=pB1b9NaZrak<\/p>\n<p>I really like the replacement guitar sounds in this Roman, Button and Cosmic JD mix.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"INXS - Need You Tonight (Streetlab Remix)\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/arZ0dowc7gE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The Streetlab mix &#8211; not sure what to call this, but it works. I especially like the kick drum beat in this one.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Cassettes won&#039;t listen Need you tonight (INXS)\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-YtGuUmB4JI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>A cover by Cassettes Won&#8217;t Listen &#8211; probably my favorite of the versions I&#8217;ve heard that are definitely covers rather than remixes.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"INXS - Need You Tonight(Serge Devant vs. Filo &amp; Peri Remix)\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OE_2PTwTpGU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The Devant vs. Filo &amp; Peri mix was my favorite last time I made the rounds on this track. It&#8217;s still great. Somehow the bassline that starts around 1:45 feels good, especially when it comes back at 4:30 for the reprise.<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=gKJZP-kiehY<\/p>\n<p>The Natema mix is definitely my favorite from the lot. It&#8217;s got several nice ambience changes scattered through, and some simple but nice sampling and synth work. I had this one on loop for a whole day and kept going back to it for the rest of the week.<\/p>\n<p>There are lots more mixes of this track out there, but I think I found the majority of the ones posted to YouTube, and these were (in my opinion) the best of the lot.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Occasionally I like to search out new remixes, covers and mashups of classic tunes. I almost always find something better than the original, especially with tracks that were both good and well known to begin with. This week it has been\u00a0I Need You Tonight by INXS (pronounced &#8220;inkses&#8221;, of course :). Here&#8217;s the original for [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[28,13],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2750","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-music","category-reviews"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.soleillapierre.ca\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2750","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.soleillapierre.ca\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.soleillapierre.ca\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.soleillapierre.ca\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.soleillapierre.ca\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=2750"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"http:\/\/www.soleillapierre.ca\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2750\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2759,"href":"http:\/\/www.soleillapierre.ca\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2750\/revisions\/2759"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.soleillapierre.ca\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2750"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.soleillapierre.ca\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=2750"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.soleillapierre.ca\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=2750"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}