What's The Story?
DFA1979 were not long for this world, however their short catalog did generate an album of remixes (due at least partially to band member JFK's connection to the electro scene). This is a revision of their most popular single from You're A Woman, I'm A Machine.
Who's To Blame?
A guy who bears a slight passing resemblance to Jesus and who hates being told that.
Why ♥ It?
This remix takes the stringwork of Final Fantasy and turns it into dance-synth magic. The memorable, I-could-run-to-this bassline from the original is still intact, and the vocals and drums remain. Aside that, the other sounds are some light electric keys and the string section. The sincerely played violin alternates between classical building phases (0:00-0:30; 1:28-1:40) and a string sound that belongs on Saturday Night Fever (1:16-1:28 ; 2:16-2:31). This shift from the philharmonic to the disco ball is a great dynamic.
Also notable is the drum beat. The open high hat hits (whether electronic or analog) give the percussion a flavor that keeps a much fresher beat than the thumping bass beat often associated with modern dance music.
The lyrics, though brief, have been known to be in the ears and on the lips for hours after hearing the tune. Another earmark brought forth by the electronic makeover. (Though, admittedly, that'll happen with the original, too)
In all, applying electronic dance standards and classical violin to a two-man punk rock racket gives a novelty of an enjoyable result, and anyone who likes any of that mishmash of genres should take something from this track.
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