Motown Remixed [Import]

1. Let's Get It On

2. Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours

3. I Want You Back

4. Tears Of A Clown

5. War

6. I Heard It Through The Grapevine

7. Mary Jane

8. Heat Wave

9. Papa Was A Rollin' Stone

10. Abc

11. I Just Want To Celebrate

12. Keep On Truckin'

13. Smiling Faces Sometimes

14. Just My Imagination

15. My World Is Empty Without You

16. Quiet Storm

Motown Remixed,Various Artists,Universal,R&B/Soul,Soul/R & B Collections

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Average customer rating: More great Motown A Mix Too Far Finally-Remixes That Really Make Sense Motown Remixed Vol. 2: 'Latin' Mixes

Motown Remixed, Vol. 2 Various Artists Manufacturer: Motown ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music House | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Reggae | International | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Soul | Compilations | R&B | Styles | Music R&B | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Dance & DJ | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music International | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Motown Remixed Diana Ross & the Supremes Remixes What Is Hip?: Remix Project, Vol. 1 Christmas in Vienna / Diana Ross, Placido Domingo, Jose Carreras, Vienna Symphony Orchestra Remixed & Reimagined ASIN: B000NA1Z1U Release Date: 2007-05-22

Tracks:

1. Shotgun / Jr. Walker & The All Stars / LOS AMIGOS INVISIBLES MIX
2. (Love Is Like A) Heat Wave / Martha & The Vandellas / DAVID ELIZONDO MIX
3. Papa Was A Rollin' Stone / The Temptations / DAVID ELIZONDO MIX
4. I Want You Back / Jackson 5 / SPK MIX
5. The Boss / Diana Ross / CHOSEN FEW MIX
6. Dancing Machine / Jackson 5 / MIAMI MIX
7. I Can't Get Next To You / The Temptations / RANDY CANTOR MIX
8. I Heard It Through The Grapevine / Marvin Gaye / FUN MACHINE MIX
9. Square Biz / Teena Marie / SONIDERO NACIONAL REMIX
10. Don't Look Any Further / Dennis Edwards featuring Seidah Garrett / DJ U.F.Low
11. Aqui Con Tigo (Being With You) / Smokey Robinson / ERIC BODI RIVERA MIX

Album Description

Featuring 11 of Motown's biggest and most popular hits remixed by the most creative forces in music, MOTOWN REMIXED VOLUME 2, is the latest demonstration of the timeless, genre-smashing nature of Motown's greatest artists and songs. MOTOWN REMIXED VOLUME 2 spans styles from the Reggaeton funk of the Jackson 5's "I Want You Back" to the all-night Latin House of Marvin Gaye's "I Heard It Through The Grapevine." Diana Ross gets reinvented in a hot remix of "The Boss" and Smokey Robinson's "Being With You" now features his rarely heard Spanish vocals.

Customer Reviews:

More great Motown .......2007-06-24

As a native Detroiter (not the suburbs baby!) and a teen of the 60s, I feel really protective of Motown and Motown music. When I heard of this Latin remix I groaned, but thought I'd listen first before throwing up my hands in despair and organizing a mass protest. But, to my surprise, I actually like this remix! There is enough of the orginal beat that I can still sing loudly along and out of tune as I do with the rest of my Motown CDs.

If you are a Motown purist like I am, I don't think you will regret buying this latest remix.

A Mix Too Far.......2007-05-27

I'm a child of the 50's who grew up in the '60's with the 'Sound Of Young America" so generally I don't take too kindly to masterpieces being remixed! However there are a few exceptions like "Stoned Love" on "Motown Remixed Vol 1" and the brilliant remix of Marvin & Tammi's "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" on the new "Ashford and Simpson Songbook" but these are rare occurrences. IMHO there is no excuse for the total lack of respect for the classic tracks which have been completely destroyed in this latest volume which I sincerely hope will be the last. To me it's a bit like someone putting a wig & false nose on the Mona Lisa! It's a gimmick & one that gets my hackles rising as I'm convinced that it's all done for monetary gain and has no artistic merit whatsoever. "Motown Remixed Vol 2" has a Latin theme and to be honest there's only a couple of tracks that sound as though they weren't remixed by Humboldt Bear & PJ! What's next I wonder; heavy metal Motown, the punk side of Motown or Motown goes country? The mind boggles. OK now that I've got that off my chest I'll go back & lie down in a darkened room whilst listening to some plain, ordinary, natural, unmixed Motown. I suggest that you all do the same.

Finally-Remixes That Really Make Sense.......2007-05-23

Naturally when I first heard about the Motown Remixed project I was expecting yet another in a long line of remix albums featuring housy dance mixes.I was very enthusiastic to find the truth that a lot of respect was given to the Motor City classics on the first remix volume,which I heard but do not own.So needless to say I bought this.Vol.2 is a very different kind of musical affair-it takes songs like "Shotgun","Love Is Like A Heatwave","Don't Look Any Further" and even Diana Ross's disco hit "The Boss" and gives them a strong latin feel,complete with hot horns,salsa beats and in most cases alterations of the tempo.The original vocals,especially in the case of The Tempts "Papa Was A Rolling Stone" were sped up a bit to accomodate the quicker tempo-and this is a song covered by so many different people (and is usually done purely by rote to) over the years.The Jackson 5's "I Want You Back" is the only song here that actually keeps some of the orginal music intact,just accentuating the drums and adding more horns.On the other side of the coin "Dancing Machine" is presented drastically reworked into a frantic dance-salsa tempo.Only Marvin Gaye's "I Heard It Through The Grape Vine" has any trace of a typical house oriented remix but it's done in such as different way one won't even notice.On the most interesing note Smokey's "Being With You" is presented in a spanish language version called "Aqui Con Tigo",which I have never heard before,adding to the latin and hispanic theme of these remixes.That flavor gives these remixes the party atmosphere that permeated classic Motown and actually goes with the feeling of these songs very well.For any fan or Motown,especially one also interested in latin rhythms,or anyone interested in great songs done in a great way this collection will definately brighten your day.

Motown Remixed Vol. 2: 'Latin' Mixes.......2007-05-23

Since some of my most beloved Motown tracks are featured on the album, so I snapped this album up immediately. What I like about the Motown Remixed series is that the mixes are (for the most part) very respectful of the originals. The songs are changed up quite a bit, but the original structure and melody is not too far away. Whether or not the Latin sound is your sound, there are still enough bright spots on this album to make it worthy of a listen.

Highlights:

'Shotgun' really benefits from the Latin treatment, which smoothly integrates the sax and organ of the original with a Latin steel drum beat. The addition of the Latin flavor to the Motown sound also works well for 'Dancing Machine'. The new mix really swings with an added brass arrangement. The best parts of the song (Michael's first verses, the instrumental breakdown) are drawn out and repeated (the instrumental breakdown has a really Latin flavor, who knew?) and the instrumental build-up behind Jermaine's lines is an excellent touch. The Andres Levin mix of 'I Heard It Through the Grapevine' is the crowning glory of the album. Marvin's vocals are front and center, as they should be, and they are perfectly complemented by the mix, which features a piano track. It's absolute alchemy! It reminds me of the genius of a Freemasons remix. Another solid track is the mix of the Spanish-language version of 'Being With You'. The trademark saxophone of the original is omitted, but Smokey's always-brilliant vocals are placed over layers of bongos and strings, creating a slightly more (just slightly, though) uptempo sound than the original.

Lowlights:

The 'The Boss' mix is dreadful...the mix strips the original instrumentation and is very salsa/tango music with a hint of reggae, which is fine, but paired with Diana's vocals all the drama of the song is zapped. And if you've heard 'The Boss,' it is ALL ABOUT the drama. All that is lost in this mix, unfortunately. There's something about the key of the original vocals and the key of new mix that doesn't match well at all. Not to mention that her vocals are too muddled. A bit of a disaster. Both the David Elizondo mixes (of 'Heat Wave' and 'Papa Was A Rolling Stone') have a reggae sound as well, and I'm not a huge fan of reggae so naturally I'm a bit predisposed against them. It works much better for 'Heat Wave,' but neither track is one I plan on listening to again.

In the middle:

The SPK mix of 'I Want You Back' is very subtle, to the point where I might have to take a minute before realizing it's a mix. If I want to hear the original, I've already got it. The mix of 'I Can't Get Next To You' is subtle but slightly less so...it attempts to add drama with an extra drumbeat and a rock guitar sound, and the breakdown is mixed. But the original already had drama with the frantic passing around of the vocals, and the original beat complemented it perfectly. This mix seems to be a bit overkill. The 'Square Biz' mix is very calypso flavored and fun, but Teena Marie's vocals are slightly overpowered by the instrumental track. And the original 'Don't Look Any Further' has a bit of a Latin/reggae feel, which ironically is stripped a bit for the new mix. A folky-Latin guitar arrangement is added, and it has a bit more of a downtempo sound. I prefer the original but this version is quality (it would have been much more fitting on the first Motown Remixed album).

So, 3.5 stars (rounded up to 4) for a solid remix album. Regarding the series in general, I do wish that instead of themes, the Motown Remixed series would focus on compiling the best Motown remixes out there, regardless of style. And I wish the series would come out more often than once every two years! Remixes of Motown tracks are constantly hitting the clubs, so there's no shortage of material.

Average customer rating: Reinvention Is The Spice Of Music Great tribute to classic R&B tunes too hawt! Gere Not a good remix

Motown Remixed Various Artists Manufacturer: Motown ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | R&B | Styles | Music Motown | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Soul | Compilations | R&B | Styles | Music $9.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music R&B | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music $9.99 and Under | Prices | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: What Is Hip?: Remix Project, Vol. 1 Verve Remixed, Vol. 3 Motown Remixed, Vol. 2 Verve Remixed Verve Remixed, Vol. 2 ASIN: B00096S3TU Release Date: 2005-05-24

Tracks:

1. I Want You Back / JACKSON 5 Z-TRIP REMIX
2. I Heard It Through The Grapevine / GLADYS KNIGHT & THE PIPS THE RANDY WATSON EXPERIENCE SYMPATHY FOR THE GRAPES MIX
3. Lets Get It On / MARVIN GAYE PAUL SIMPSON & MILES DALTO MPG GROOVE MIX
4. Signed, Sealed, Delivered Im Yours / STEVIE WONDER DJ SMASH ESSENTIAL FUNK REMIX
5. ABC / JACKSON 5 SALAAM REMI CRUNK-A-DELIC PARTY MIX
6. I Just Want To Celebrate / RARE EARTH MOCEAN WORKER REMIX
7. Papa Was A Rolling Stone / THE TEMPTATIONS DJ JAZZY JEFF & PETE KUZMA SOLEFULL MIX
8. Quiet Storm / SMOKEY ROBINSON GROOVE BOUTIQUE REMIX, featuring guest soloist ROY AYERS
9. My World Is Empty Without You / DIANA ROSS & THE SUPREMES TRANZITION REMIX
10. Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me) / THE TEMPTATIONS EASY MO BEE REMIX
11. Smiling Faces Sometimes / UNDISPUTED TRUTH FUTURESHOCK ENTERTAINMENT MAIN INGREDIENT MIX
12. The Tears Of A Clown / SMOKEY ROBINSON & THE MIRACLES HOTSNAX REMIX
13. Keep on Truckin / EDDIE KENDRICKS DJ SPINNA REMIX
14. War / EDWIN STARR KING BRITT MIX
15. Mary Jane / RICK JAMES DJ GREEN LANTERN EVIL GENIUS MIX

Customer Reviews:

Reinvention Is The Spice Of Music.......2007-07-21

This first in what I hope is a long line of many Motown remix CD's.Since the album is a set of fifteen distinct remixes the best way I can think to review this is cut by cut so.....phew here I go:
I WANT YOU BACK-Unlike the J5's classic original this one is far more stripped down to allow the groove to shine through and the vocals to stick right out at you.
I HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE-Randy Watson really threw on the latin percussion very heavily for this one-again the groove is emphasized over the production.
LET'S GET IT ON-NO DISRESPECT toward Marvin Gaye;he was THE MAN!!!!But I find this mix of his 1973 to be far more sophisticated then his orignal.By 1973 the music on the original still had a very strong 60's flavor.This smooth kind of early 80'ish pop/soul backdrop actually brings out the raw sexuallity of the original to a more pronounced degree.
SIGNED SEALED DELIVERED I'M YOURS-DJ Smash really let go the heavy turn table funk let loose and the beats slam at you the same way Stevie's as always animated singing did.
ABC-Krunk was at it's peak when this was made and it shows;basically it turns out to be a mere update of the J5's equally slamming,funky original!
I JUST WANT TO CELEBRATE-This is amazing!The collage of sound and wah wah's make for more of a heavy funk version then the originals more rockish sound!
PAPA WAS A ROLLING STONE-Yes this appeared on the new Motown Remixed, Vol. 2 but this version didn't get the recognition that the new one did;this being more of a straight modernization of the original then the new version.But I love both and they sound fantastic.
QUIET STORM-Not that Smokey's wasn't chilled out enough this one does so even more by stripping back about 75& of what little music was already there and leaving you with little more then Smokey's emotional delivery and style.
MY WORLD IS EMPTY WITHOUT YOU-This is really a novel concept;take a girl group sounding song from 1966 and make it sound like a girl group song of 2005.However Diana's vocals have the genuine passion and lack the caterwalling melodrama of most female singers who would sing this kind of thing today.
JUST MY IMAGINATION-Again a pleasant update of the original;this song sounds great no matter what.
SMILING FACES SOMETIMES-For everyone who thought this song always needed a beat well that's what you'll get here.The song is virtually unchanged except for the addition of a "funky drummer".
THE TEARS OF A CLOWN- This drum n bass style mix really does justice to the style of the original;the way it might have been recorded had it been written today.
KEEP ON TRUCKIN-The approch DJ Spinna takes with this is somewhat different;he keeps 95% of the original music intact but instead of adding upon it he ELIMINATES horns,wah wahs and other production devices from the original for a more genuinely funky style
MARY JANE-This is really the only remix on the album that suffers badly from too much DJ'ing over the original and doesn't really say much for the original.

Well there you have my two cents!

Great tribute to classic R&B tunes.......2007-05-20

DJ mixes of classic R&B tunes that really honor what the songs are. I'm not a big fan of DJs and I rarely spend time at clubs without live music. Theses remixes are really accessible.

too hawt!.......2007-04-28

i love these remixes! they are respectful, yet imaginative. especially the take on 'my world is empty without you' by the supremes. this song, as well as others, are songs that i can't figure out how folks danced to them. they're not percussive enough for the 'jerk', not fast enough for the 'pony' and too fast for 'bopping'. but this remix is made for one thing and one thing only--the almost lost 'slow dance'. you could really get lost in someone special to this beautiful new take on a classic! and 'mary jane' and 'signed, sealed, delivered' are made for hard core work on the dance floor, retro style.

not to be overlooked!

Gere.......2007-04-11

This is possibly the best remix album I've heard. Content and quality are both there

Not a good remix.......2007-03-08

This is one of the few remixes that left me hanging. There was no imagination. What's the point?

Average customer rating:

Motown Remixed ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Motown Remixed, Vol. 2 ASIN: B0009S4W02 Release Date: 2007-04-24

Average customer rating:

Motown Remixed Various Artists Manufacturer: Universal ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Soul | Compilations | R&B | Styles | Music R&B | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Motown Remixed Motown Unmixed Verve Remixed Superstars #1 Hits Remixed ASIN: B0009V1G4O Release Date: 2005-08-01

Tracks:

1. Let's Get It On
2. Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours
3. I Want You Back
4. Tears Of A Clown
5. War
6. I Heard It Through The Grapevine
7. Mary Jane
8. Heat Wave
9. Papa Was A Rollin' Stone
10. Abc
11. I Just Want To Celebrate
12. Keep On Truckin'
13. Smiling Faces Sometimes
14. Just My Imagination
15. My World Is Empty Without You
16. Quiet Storm

Average customer rating:

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Tracks:

1. Love Machine [Classic Rendition]
2. Love Machine [Groover Mix]
3. Love Machine [Funky House Mix]
4. Tracks of My Tears [Interface Mix]
5. Tears of a Clown [Fredco Mix]
6. I Second That Emotion [Smokin' Mix]
7. Tears of a Clown [Star Mix]

Average customer rating:

Motown Remixed ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music ASIN: B000QUCXZ4 Release Date: 2007-07-31

Average customer rating:

Motown Remixed Various Artists Manufacturer: Motown ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Soul | Compilations | R&B | Styles | Music R&B | Imports | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B000AE8GPM Release Date: 2005-08-15

Tracks:

1. I Want You Back [Remix] - The Jackson 5
2. I Heard It Through the Grapevine [the Randy Watson Experience Sympathy - Gladys Knight, The Pips
3. Papa Was a Rollin' Stone [DJ Jazzy Jeff and Pete Kuzma Solefull Mix] - The Temptations
4. Smiling Faces Sometimes [Katalyst Remix] - The Undisputed Truth
5. Let's Get It On [da Producers MPG Groove Mix] - Marvin Gaye
6. Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours) [DJ Smash Esstential Funk ...] - Stevie Wonder
7. ABC [Album Version][Mix] - The Jackson 5
8. I Just Want to Celebrate [Mocean Worker Remix] - Rare Earth
9. My World Is Empty Without You [Tranzition Remix] - The Supremes
10. Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me) [Easy Mo Bee Remix] - The Temptations
11. Mary Jane [DJ Green Lantern Evil Genius Remix] - Rick James
12. Keep on Truckin' [DJ Spinna Remix] - Eddie Kendricks
13. Tears of a Clown [Hotsnax Remix] - The Miracles, Smokey Robinson
14. War [Danielsan Ichiban Remix] - Edwin Starr

Album Description

Australian Exclusive version features tracks mixed by Suffa from the Hilltop Hoods, Katalyst and Danielsan from Koolism. This is Motown reborn: The hottest Producer/Remixers in the world revisit classic Motown on a landmark album that brings new grooves to a new generation. Motown. 2005.

Album Details

Australian Exclusive Version features Tracks Mixed by Suffa from the Hilltop Hoods, Katalyst and Danielsan from Koolism. This is Motown Reborn: The Hottest PRODUCER/REMIXERS in the World Revisit Classic Motown on a Landmark Album that Brings New Grooves to a New Generation.

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