What’s your stance on remixes today? If you are in your thirties, you might remember the importance they used to have, once upon a time. Today, the lines between a remix, a rework, or just an alternative production have greatly blurred, with the ‘remix’ format suffering the most. If you think about it, in the current music landscape is pretty common to borrow melodies or extended samples from past hits and songs. That’s why, when I heard Frank Joshua’s latest release – a remix version of ‘Five Minutes’ by Jon Kennedy – I couldn’t help but reflect on the fact that it doesn’t feel like a remix. More like an alternative version, a stunning piece of music in its own right. I feel as if it’s important to state it, since music fans are quick to dismiss and overlook remixes.
With that said, London resident Frank Joshua always had a knack for getting his music reworked. Not long ago we were featuring ‘The Greed and the Hunger’ Rmx by Whitelight. With Jon Kennedy though, the affair feels more personal. The talented British producer leaves the big room sound behind for a more intimate, trip-hop-derived sonic outlook.
It’s incredible how well Joshua’s vocals work with Jon Kennedy’s groovy, jungle and atmospheric beats. Kennedy did a great job in leaving the production sparse and mostly rhythmic. That perfectly marries Frank’s deep, refined and nuanced tone. It reminds us of Phil Selway (who’s not afraid of remixes himself, by the way).
Recommended! A true sonic journey by two talented minds. Discover ‘Five Minutes (Jon Kennedy Remix’ on Spotify’:
