Depeche Mode - Precious (Remixes)

[Spoken Word]

The song is available on iTunes. I also have a maxi single with six mixes.

1. Sasha's Spooky Mix Edit
2. Sasha's Gargantuan Vocal Mix
3. Michael Mayer Balearic Mix
4. Full Vocal Mix
5. Misc Crunch Mix
6. Motor Mix

I like the Spooky Mix and the Full Vocal Mix the best.

[Ezekiel 23:20–21]

I am really loving this song! I just checked out the mixes today. I liked the Sasha Gargantuan Vocal Mix and the Misc. Full Vocal Mix.

Oh, and here is the review from Billboard (Thanks Orange Clouds :)).

Precious
DEPECHE MODE
Producer(s): Ben Hiller
Writer(s): M. Gore
Publisher(s): Grabbing Hands Music Overseas/ EMI Music
Genre: NEW WAVE
Label/Catalog Number: Mute/Sire/Reprise (CD promo)
Source: Billboard Magazine
Originally Reviewed: September 17, 2005

Depeche Mode returns with "Precious," its first new single in four years. It is an elegant yet stomping number that should be an instant add at modern rock. The song brings together melancholy lyrics; percolating, ethereal synths with the sounds of battling fuzzed-out guitars; and other distorted effects. All hell breaks loose with the killer bridge. We cannot wait for the dance mixes (prepared by Sasha, Victor Calderone, DJ Dan, Michael Mayer and Motor). The track is off to a fast start; it has not even been worked to radio yet, but major-market outlets are already spinning it, including KDLD Los Angeles. "Precious" is the first single from the band's 11th studio album, "Playing the Angel," out Oct. 18. —Keith Caulfield

I'm hoping the Victor Calderone and DJ Dan mixes surface too.

[Ezekiel 23:20–21]

I heard Victor Calderone's mix of this song last night. I liked that one a lot more than the Sasha mix. That and Calderone's mixes are favorites now. I recommend this one for fans of Calderone's work, and those who may like a darker sound.

[muscleclub]

Victor Calderone & Quayle Damaged Mix out of this planet ... HOT-HOT-HOT!
"Precious" is on its way to #1 on the club chart ... and it totally deserves it!

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my edit for the Misc. Vocal mix was just added at KNRJ -- I think it's probably the most mainstream-sounding off all the mixes (even though my favorite is Calderone's)

[muscleclub]

"Precious" great lyrics ... dance music can be more than fun too! ;)

Precious and fragile things
Need special handling
My God what have we done to You?

We always try to share
The tenderest of care
Now look what we have put You through

Things get damaged
Things get broken
I thought we'd manage
But words left unspoken
Left us so brittle
There was so little left to give

Angels with silver wings
Shouldn't know suffering
I wish I could take the pain for you

If God has a master plan
That only He understands
I hope it's your eyes He's seeing through

Things get damaged
Things get broken
I thought we'd manage
But words have got spoken
Left us so brittle
There was so little left to give

I pray you learn to trust
Have faith in both of us
And keep room in your hearts for two

Things get damaged
Things get broken
I thought we'd manage
But words left unspoken
Left us so brittle
There was so little left to give

[muscleclub]

"Precious" is a new entry at #4 on the UK charts this week. Well done ... this is probably the best Depeche Mode song in years!

[SPaCeMaN SPiFF]

holey moley! is the calderone & quayle mix awesome or what??!! a true epic! the DJs seem to have a blast remixing their songs... they almost always come out so LONG!

[mach747]

anyone heard the ambient mix for this song yet ? its supposedly on the dvd ...

[Ezekiel 23:20–21]

I finally heard the original mix of "Precious" and I really loved that too. It has a slight dance feel to it.

[Ezekiel 23:20–21]

mikeylikesit said:

Walmart.com has the Calderone & Quayle mix

Very cool!

Now if they had that DJ Dan mix on there, that'd be great.

[Twiloboy]

iTunes has the DJ Dan mix. I just got it last night.

The DVD single has the Motor Mix and the Michael Mayer Ambient Mix. I've gotten it, but haven't even listened yet!

Peace,
Ben

[Ezekiel 23:20–21]

twiloboy said:

iTunes has the DJ Dan mix. I just got it last night.

The DVD single has the Motor Mix and the Michael Mayer Ambient Mix. I've gotten it, but haven't even listened yet!

Peace,
Ben

Thanks for the info! I'll go buy it now.

I Just found out that the upcoming Ultimix 119 will also have the DJ Dan mix of "Precious."

[muscleclub]

[mach747]

iTunes now has the exclusive remix/edits for all remixes - the DJ Dan 4 AM Mix has got a nice cold end...

[orlando]

Was about to give up on this track till DJ Dan came along. His is the only mix that enhances the strength of the song - the chorus. All the others have dulled it down somewhat. DM are dull enough as it is without stripping any further melody away. Liked his work on NO's Krafty as well.