Brazillian powerhouse ANNA’s third collab with Martin Gore is a thrusting remix of his new single “Cross Whisper” – itself a result of his collab project MG x CD+ JL = comprising himself (MG), artist & lyricist Cliff Damavandi (CD), and vocalist Johnnie Lee (Gore’s daughter). It explores the mythical idea that birds can be messengers between living and dead, in whispered lyrics from JL.
“Cross Whisper” (ANNA Remix) MG x CD + JL = : the original track has that rolling, relentless, resonant dark energy with a mystical edge Gore brought to Depeche Mode. Synth pop perhaps but with gravitas and poetry, and here a slow yet powerful beat.
ANNA’s remix is “more to the (dance)floor,” much faster, with a resistless techno beat adding urgency and a portentous feel to the whispered vocal. There’s also a psi-futuristic, spacey vibe, with a deep robotic vocal in the breakdowns, instead of the high male singing of the original.
Says ANNA: “This is my third time working with Martin Gore, and it’s always such an honor to collaborate. This remix came together after I had just spent five days at Ozora Festival, dancing, connecting with people and getting so inspired by the music, powerful grooves and energy there. I came back really excited to get into the studio and create something on that psychedelic vibe. And then Martin’s stems arrived, fitting perfectly with what I had in mind! I made the remix so quickly and had so much fun doing it! I was dancing and jumping around the studio while creating it.“
So will you be, with added food for thought in quiet moments.
MG x CD + JL = “Cross Whisper” (ANNA Remix) is out now on Mute Records.
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