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17 years ago
So, a couple days ago, I bought the newest single of a band called IAMX. IAMX is the side project of Sneaker Pimps mastermind, Chris Corner. Personally I don't like Sneaker Pimps, but after listening to IAMX's single, "President", I finally find a reason to love Chris Corner's creativity. IAMX is far different from Sneaker Pimps, and this is a relief. Also, what's awesome about the Single disc, is that it comes with the studio sessions of the song's recordings, so if you love behind the scenes stuff, this is for you!
Now, President is both a political song and song about outcasts. The verses are the political parts, and the chorus is the part about outcasts. Now, the Single CDS comes with the Album Version of the track as well as an Acoustic Version, and an alternate mix title "IAMX Accident Mix". So, here's what I think of each track:
The Album Mix: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKv7FiaMHYA
The album mix is superb and starts out with an acoustic piano. This continues on through the whole song while synthesized beats play in the background. Somewhere around the middle, a synthesized piano starts playing. Now, Chris Corner's voice is wonderful in IAMX's style. I usually hate that kind of voice, but I find myself loving his. President sounds like it could very well be played at some Gothic ballroom dance. It plays out like one and has the perfect tempo. It's very graceful in that way.
The Acoustic Version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Se_UJrF1nOI
This version is very wonderful. Of course, there's just a guitar, but it's nice enough. Now, what IAMX does different here with the vocals is that, right beside Chris Corner's voice, his former girlfriend does backing vocals. The mix is great with the guitar.
IAMX Accident Mix (No video available)
This version I like the least. It's basically the same song except with added hi-hats and other percussion as well as more synthesized elements. However, this song tends to grow on you if you listen to it enough times.
So, guys, buy IAMX's single! And if, not, get the album it's on, which is called "The Alternative"! I've heard most of the tracks on YouTube, and it is amazing. I ordered it that very night! So really guys, if you're not a fan of electronic music, don't worry, because IAMX is SO much more than that. Truly IAMX is a breath of fresh air to a stagnating underground scene. You can buy IAMX stuff here: http://www.metropolis-records.com/a.....s/?artist=iamx
Now, President is both a political song and song about outcasts. The verses are the political parts, and the chorus is the part about outcasts. Now, the Single CDS comes with the Album Version of the track as well as an Acoustic Version, and an alternate mix title "IAMX Accident Mix". So, here's what I think of each track:
The Album Mix: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKv7FiaMHYA
The album mix is superb and starts out with an acoustic piano. This continues on through the whole song while synthesized beats play in the background. Somewhere around the middle, a synthesized piano starts playing. Now, Chris Corner's voice is wonderful in IAMX's style. I usually hate that kind of voice, but I find myself loving his. President sounds like it could very well be played at some Gothic ballroom dance. It plays out like one and has the perfect tempo. It's very graceful in that way.
The Acoustic Version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Se_UJrF1nOI
This version is very wonderful. Of course, there's just a guitar, but it's nice enough. Now, what IAMX does different here with the vocals is that, right beside Chris Corner's voice, his former girlfriend does backing vocals. The mix is great with the guitar.
IAMX Accident Mix (No video available)
This version I like the least. It's basically the same song except with added hi-hats and other percussion as well as more synthesized elements. However, this song tends to grow on you if you listen to it enough times.
So, guys, buy IAMX's single! And if, not, get the album it's on, which is called "The Alternative"! I've heard most of the tracks on YouTube, and it is amazing. I ordered it that very night! So really guys, if you're not a fan of electronic music, don't worry, because IAMX is SO much more than that. Truly IAMX is a breath of fresh air to a stagnating underground scene. You can buy IAMX stuff here: http://www.metropolis-records.com/a.....s/?artist=iamx
