Sash! feat Sarah Brightman - The Secret (Remixes)

This was originally on Sash!'s 2002 album S4. It was done in the big room Trance style that was popular at the time. A newer chilled, contemporary version at a slightly lower tempo appears on Sash!'s Life Is A Beach album released last year. Sarah's vocals are absolutely beautiful. There are additional mixes by Al King, Bodo Turner, Iwara, and Jay Frog. All are pleasant and in a similar style with the Al King and Jay Frog mixes having more of an electro flavor. The Iwara mix resembles the original 2002 version and has a great balance between the old and the new.

-Listen to clips and purchase the new versions here (Amazon)
-the S4 album version can also be purchased here (Amazon)

Grade: A-

Sarah Brightman - Angel (Remixes)

This is the lead single from the mezzo soprano's new album. The building ballad-style production of the original is so beautiful. Sarah's lovely vocals are the main focus as the production is subdued enough in all the right places. It builds up bit by bit to an epic climax.

There are remixes for this by Stefan Dabruck, Von Ukuf & Dylon, and Wawa. Stefan's mix is synthy and really pretty. The Von Ukuf & Dylon mix has a big room trance feel with the synthwork and the vocals are used to great effect. Wawa's mix has a Giorgio Moroder esque "I Feel Love"-styled riff running through it. Overall, the Von Ukuf & Dylon and Wawa ones are the best of the bunch. This song is begging for a proper big room trance mix, possibly something in the style of what Giuseppe Ottaviani is  doing lately.

-Listen to the original here (YouTube)

Grade: A