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Neighbors Remix Phoenix’s “Rome”

Posted: October 11th, 2009 | Author: Cody | Filed under: Articles About Music, Remix of the Week | Tags: , | 2 Comments »

PhoenixPhoenix has this funny habit of being remixed into amazing compositions.

Here’s the real kicker; from the entire album of Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix, I’m pretty sure that “Rome” wasn’t even in my top ten before hearing this remix. The original just has some odd quirks to it that I just can’t get past. But this version, while scrubbing practically all the lyrics, sets a scene perfect for relaxing.

It’s worth a listen, no matter what you think of the original. And if you’re not sure of the original, then check out the refresher course below.

This remix is a prime example of an okay song being made into a great song, and the kinda thing I live for in this industry.

I hope your ears go from okay to great. Ω

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2 Comments on “Neighbors Remix Phoenix’s “Rome””

  1. 1 aaron said at 2:30 am on October 13th, 2009:

    i disagree; the original version sounds like pheonix’s signature style, it’s the kind of song that made me fall in love with this band.

  2. 2 Andre said at 9:07 pm on October 13th, 2009:

    I agree with Aaron completely. I would add that this remix is actually more of an example where minor changes are made and superfluous touches are added that don’t really improve on the original whatsoever.

    Devandra is getting the better part of this deal: his name is now associated with Phoenix, break-out group of 2009. If he wanted to make a slow dubbed out chill jam he should have gone all the way with it . . . .