Oh I love both versions of ‘Let Your Head Go!’ The demo has that crazy chaoticness which sounds perfect as a remix, but the single version still remains the definitive mix.
You may be right, but wasn’t there a story that the ‘Demo’ mix was used in a car advert campaign abroad (Japan?)?
I am 99% I am not making this up but remember this being a story around the time of its release.
Either way, it’s great to have two versions of a song, where they both sound fantastic!
The issue is, a lot of people involved in the creation of songs only get paid when the songs are used/released - as the majority haven’t been, I can’t see any way that this would ever happen.
Considering it’s hard enough/impossible to get the released single on streaming, I think the most we could ever possibly dream for would be the songs from The Real Beckham bonuses pressed onto vinyl from this era.
The debut on the other hand… she might have to sign off on it as it’s not been pressed on vinyl before, but is more likely if any VB ever got a vinyl reissue.
So did the Come Together stuff also leak in HQ as the stuff on this channel sounds pretty high quality
Fucking GAGGED. I was never able to get the maxi so had no idea this was the version the single mix was based off of. Listening to it now…
So the Full Intention mix is, for all intents and purposes, actually the “Extended Mix”.
EDIT: Wait, it’s not even on the maxi! So is this version promo only?
Remember when Ricky Butcher from Eastenders released a cod-reggae single... bizarre times.
She/They
Sending you to eBay to grab a copy? It's understandable.
It's actually ridiculous how VB ended up with the most stellar solo material, and it didn't get a release. It will forever haunt me.
From Open Your Eyes, Flow is forever that banger
Come Together is such an interesting concept. I adore the ballsy no fucks given of Its Dat Simple. I'm doing Hip Hop and what??
From Open Your Eyes, Flow is forever that banger
Come Together is such an interesting concept. I adore the ballsy no fucks given of Its Dat Simple. I'm doing Hip Hop and what??
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It's That Simple was iconic I literally ran that .mp3 ragged.
The only song from 'Open Your Eyes' that doesn't quite work as well from me is 25 Minutes. I think it just needed something else to give it some oomph. The rest is all pretty much 8-9/10's for me. I think that original version of Let Your Head Go is also massive and I love how electronic it is. It's like how Goldfrapp would have approached that song.
The Come Together material isn't as well crafted but still has some real highlights, I especially like Freedom and her version of Resentment.
I attempted something different for my YouTube channel and had a discussion with another fan about these albums. It goes live from 10:00am UK time if anyone is interested.
The Come Together material isn't as well crafted but still has some real highlights, I especially like Freedom and her version of Resentment.
I attempted something different for my YouTube channel and had a discussion with another fan about these albums. It goes live from 10:00am UK time if anyone is interested.
Completely agree with @bonnieetclyde, that the ‘Open Your Eyes’ album is some of her strongest material to date. So many incredible tracks that really showcased the potential Victoria had as a pop star. Hell, she even looked her best here in terms of imagery, compared to the attention grabbing attire of ‘Not Such an Innocent Girl’.
For me, the best songs from Her pop album includes, ‘Flow’, ‘Shoud Have Known Better’, ‘I’d Give it All Away’, ‘Full Stop’, ‘Open Your Eyes’ and of course ‘Let Your Head Go’. However the remaining material is still top tier and every time I give it a spin, I discover something new I love about it.
As for her urban album, there are flourishes of good songs, but the versions I find are not HQ and mastered well so I find that off putting, but ‘Dat Simple’, ‘Come Together’, ‘Freedom’, ‘I’ll Take You There’, ‘Spell on Me’ and (of course) ‘This Groove’ are some of the better songs. With a bit of polishing on the editing and mastering, these would sound incredible!
For me, the best songs from Her pop album includes, ‘Flow’, ‘Shoud Have Known Better’, ‘I’d Give it All Away’, ‘Full Stop’, ‘Open Your Eyes’ and of course ‘Let Your Head Go’. However the remaining material is still top tier and every time I give it a spin, I discover something new I love about it.
As for her urban album, there are flourishes of good songs, but the versions I find are not HQ and mastered well so I find that off putting, but ‘Dat Simple’, ‘Come Together’, ‘Freedom’, ‘I’ll Take You There’, ‘Spell on Me’ and (of course) ‘This Groove’ are some of the better songs. With a bit of polishing on the editing and mastering, these would sound incredible!