The evocation of emotions brought through music is a wonderful thing; it tells a story. Ellie Goulding, known for her swooning and light-hearted vocals, has covered other musicians and been remixed by many. Jamestown native Notixx, the producer and DJ also known as Ryan Sinatra, recently remixed Ellie’s newest release “Burn,” a song about elated and confident romance.
The beauty of a remix is the artistic freedom and ability to set the original song to a new vibe. This rework of “Burn” is one that says something else. With Ellie’s lyrics and angelic voice, it makes you feel love is really all you need to keep that strong connection. That nothing else matters. She says “we don’t have to worry about nothing,” but the the vibe generated by Notixx's rework says maybe you should.
This remix is heavy and disturbed. The buildup is, as per usual when it comes to exploring the wonders of another soul, light and joyful. Suddenly, an undertone of darkness, an uncovering of secrets, sets in. It shows the lying, deception, and utter fuckery. The new shadowy instrumental tweaking as the base, sparkled with such beautiful lyrics, is the epitome of someone with a mouthful of diamonds. Her lyrics inspire promises of fidelity and hope, but somehow the remix steals away Ellie's golden intentions. This track is when the fire goes out and the only things burned are bridges.
The remix is now up for free download on SoundCloud.
