Marina and the Diamonds, ‘Power and Control’ [Eliphino Remix], 679 Recordings
Created by London-based producer Eliphino, this is a relaxed, low-key remix of Marina and the Diamonds’ new
single ‘Power and Control’. This chill-out house style remix of ‘Power
and Control’ offers a fairly mellow mix of the original track presenting
an interesting take on what is one of the more punchy tracks
from Marina’s sophomore album, Electra Heart.
The Eliphino mix has captured and contorted the more delicate timbres
in the original recording and elaborated and extended upon them in some
interesting and intriguing ways. The first section especially offers a
very engaging pattern of sounds, with a post-dub step slant that is
common in Eliphino’s work. The subtleness of the first third of the
track does get somewhat overtaken though when a strong house beat kicks
in after only 50 seconds or so, slightly jarring the vibe at times and
jeopardising the integrity of the remix and other timbres at play.
Additionally, as often happens with remixes, the vocal and lyrical
content of the track is somewhat lost here. This is a shame, as with
this track (as with much of Marina’s work), the vocal abilities and
lyric content are of a very high calibre and, therefore, disappointing
to loose. What we are left with is more of an impression of ‘Power and
Control’ and, as such, this remix is a only shadow of the original
track.
The Eliphino remix of ‘Power and Control’ is available now via
download separately or on the special remix bundle, which includes
various re-versionings of the track, also to download. Marina is
currently on the US leg of her Lonely Hearts Club world tour; the UK leg
is set to commence this autumn.
See this at TGA at: http://www.thegirlsare.com/2012/07/26/review-marina-and-the-diamonds-4/
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