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Post by muscleclub on Sept 2, 2005 15:11:28 GMT -5
Tina Cousins latest is a darkly evocative cover of Black's breakout late 80's hit, "Wonderful Life." The great Dance Version is really a radio edit and unfortunately is not offered in an extended version, for it is the best of the dancefloor ready versions of the song with a grinding yet glittering Electro production that beautifully parallels the inspirationally melancholy nature of the lyric. The Low Frequency Occupation mixes offer a slightly more disco-fied arrangement with a skipping beat and a piano-led track that give the song more of a House vibe but still wisely keep the focus on Tina's openly soaring vocal delivery. On the Methods Of Flow Club Mix, "Wonderful Life" is given more of a funky House treatment with a jittery beat, twanging guitar bits, and vocal stutters and as a contrast, a Ballad Version is featured as well, which perhaps provides the best showcase for Tina's emotive vocal with its sparsely stunning piano and strings arrangement. A welcome return, Wonderful Life" will please fans of Ms. Cousins's previous "Killing Time" album and will provide a solid lead for new fans into Ms. Cousins's upcoming sophomore full-length release "Mastermind."
"Wonderful Life" reached #5 on the Australian National Airplay Chart!
Tina will be touring the US and Europe for the coming months to support the release of the single.
Wonderful Life (2005)
1. Wonderful Life (Dance mix)
2. Wonderful Life (Ballad Version)
3. Wonderful Life (LFO Radio edit)
4. Wonderful Life (LFO Club Mix)
5. Wonderful Life (MOF Club Mix)
6. Wonderful Life (LFO Dubful Mix)
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Post by Quasi on Sept 2, 2005 15:22:15 GMT -5
I don't know if it was a single, but I knew of this singe through Lara Fabian's version. I don't know of any mixes to her remake, but vocally it's a little bit better IMO than the Tina Cousins version.
That said, the Tina Cousins mixes were pretty cool.
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Post by muscleclub on Sept 2, 2005 15:30:50 GMT -5
I don't know if it was a single, but I knew of this singe through Lara Fabian's version. I don't know of any mixes to her remake, but vocally it's a little bit better IMO than the Tina Cousins version. That said, the Tina Cousins mixes were pretty cool. Wow, very interested to listen to Lara's version! Black's original song is really good too ... I can send you a copy if you want it. |
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Post by Deuce on Sept 3, 2005 3:59:04 GMT -5
Check out Ace of Base version too, i liked it the most
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Post by cabanaboy134 on Sept 6, 2005 22:42:35 GMT -5
I just got this tonight... what a hot track! I'm really liking the production on this one. I know nothing about Tina Cousins, though...
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Post by muscleclub on Sept 6, 2005 22:50:57 GMT -5
I just got this tonight... what a hot track! I'm really liking the production on this one. I know nothing about Tina Cousins, though... Tina's website ... www.tinacousins.com |
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Post by Quasi on Sept 6, 2005 23:16:17 GMT -5
I just got this tonight... what a hot track! I'm really liking the production on this one. I know nothing about Tina Cousins, though... I've got two songs by her - "Hymn" and "Pray." I never listened to the former much, but the latter is a cool church-themed trance song with some nice vocals. |
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Post by Chelsea Press 2 on Sept 7, 2005 0:10:59 GMT -5
I just got this tonight... what a hot track! I'm really liking the production on this one. I know nothing about Tina Cousins, though... I've got two songs by her - "Hymn" and "Pray." I never listened to the former much, but the latter is a cool church-themed trance song with some nice vocals. "Pray" is an amazing song. I also recommend two songs she did with Sash! in the 90's. One is called "Mysterious Times" and the other is called "Just Around The Hill". |
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Post by cabanaboy134 on Sept 13, 2005 20:06:45 GMT -5
So this track has caused me to explore Tina Cousins further. I now have:
Wonderful Life (Dance Radio Version)
Forever
Pray
Mysterious
Out of those, "Forever" has captured most of my attention. Despite the obvious late 90's style, it's still a really enjoyable track. And her vocals/vocal arrangement are addicting.
But, in the last 24 hours, after having had "Wonder Life" long enough to learn the words and get used to it, I realize what a GREAT track this song is, too. The production is so perfect! And the vocals blend into it flawlessly. I love it.
"Pray" and "Mysterious Times" have yet to win me over.
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