Remodelling the vocal stylings of Etta James in an outright Progressive House anthem takes some real balls. But to the avail of Sweden’s latest Electronic superstar and the legacy of America’s late Blues legend, Avicii has proven himself a producer capable of bridging every imaginable gap with his widely acclaimed crafting of unforgettable moments in global Dance music.
With an already teeming reputation for epic vocal outings, Tim Bergling employs the delicate and distinctly tuned vocal work of fellow Swede songsmith Salem Al Fakir for his next elevated take on the globe’s most imitated genre to date. Providing a ‘lump in the throat’ outing of memorable leads and warm melody, ‘Silhouettes’ tenderly rakes down memory lane to pull at the heartstrings of club music with a sincere nod to youth and its unmistakable energy. In ideal transitions from its fruitful instrumentals and apathetically charged vocal line, Avicii’s forthcoming single could well be an early premature landmark for 2012, a year with his name written all over it.
‘Silhouettes’ will be released on May 4th via Avicii’s own Le7els Recordings and Universal Music.
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Words by Dan Carter
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Jack Hellberg says:
It was better before he changed/twisted the vocals
Jacob says:
I’m afraid I have to agree with Jack
håkon says:
the vocal is nice, but the song is too repetive
Mats says:
I agree, he sould have kept the track in the original key of salem’s voice. The vocals sound weird.
Andrew C. says:
The new version is definitely better! It gives the track way more depth and soul. The old vocal was too monotone.. Compare the two and you’ll see what I mean =)
About time this gets released!
sho says:
old version vocals were better, but i love what he did with the bass in the new one. dont remember hearing that in the old
topic says:
Not a huge fan of the higher-pitched vocal change, but an amazing track nonetheless. Summer 2012!
majk says:
not allowed to comment
frillex says:
Why did he change the vocal? WHY?!
David says:
Nice harmonies. I like it!
Stevie says:
guys maybe maybe the vocals are just changed in this video… just wait for the release
Stevie says:
I think we can expect it like that: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOyOKsy_wLE&feature=related
Sille says:
As everyone else, why the hell did you mixed up the vocal, Avicii?!
It’s off-tune in some places too, I have to say no to this track, I will not support it by buying it until he gives us a better vocal version, like the old one!
I’m still listening to it on you-tube every week ..
1/5 .. I’m so disappointed.
Zetheiser says:
tycker nästan den här versionen var bättre
Cavonius says:
WHATS WITH THE FUCKING VOCALS!?! COMON AVICIII!?
D says:
what a shame…. Salem is such an amazing singer! Now he just sounds like scissor sisters
Asm says:
Lol I dont hear the changes, whats different? It says Video cut in the title btw
fdfklkå says:
Jäkla gnäll här. Som jag längtat på denna. Tycker faktiskt det är bästa som han någonsin gjort! Men visst. Gamla vocalsen hade väl inte varit fel…
Erik C says:
Damn I waited sooo long for this and now he messed up the vocals so much that I don’t really care anymore… Impressive how you can destroy a track so easy
Sebe says:
Retards… He made the vocal like That in the preview so not kids can sample it
And do their own ”original version”…
topic says:
Actually, he didn’t just pitch the vocal, but the entire track. I guess some (and himself) thought that it was too low. The vocal didn’t live through the transition as well as the instrumental though.
Arnar says:
This track would be such a decent track with the original pitch. It’s a shame, really
Andreas says:
It was better before.. besides im already tired of the song before they release it
MRCL says:
Yes, the old version was better, but this track will be Beatport #1 anyway
ALDO says:
Progressive house?! Avicii cannot even spell that word!!
This is cheesy electronic pop at best…
Emil says:
I don’t get the artwork…