Graceland - The Remixes by Paul Simon - Uhune

COMPILATION

Released while Paul Simon was in the thick of his Homeward Bound farewell tour of North America, Graceland: The Remixes pushes his monumental 1986 album into the realm of modern electronic music. Considering how Simon wrote nearly all of the album's songs to rhythmic tracks, it's a curious choice and the execution is even curiouser, as the assorted DJs -- including Paul Oakenfold, Groove Armada, Thievery Corporation, and Photek -- essentially keep large portions of the vocal tracks in place and ditch everything surrounding them, including the elastic bass and winding guitars. This is a relatively standard move for remixers, so it isn't unexpected, but it dramatically alters the feel of the Graceland material, turning something fluid into something flat. Matters are complicated by how the vocal tracks are the only elements that survive, a decision that keeps the tracks recognizable as melodies but not songs. Every cut feels diminished without the original backing musicians, and while there are some nice chillout grooves scattered through this remix album, it's not enough to sustain interest. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

1. Homeless (Joris Voorn Remix)

Performer: Paul Simon; Performer
Primary Artist: Paul Simon; Main Performer
Composer: Paul Simon
Joseph Shabalala; Composer
Lyricist: Paul Simon
Joseph Shabalala; Composer
Executive Producer: The Duke Of New York
Jeff Kramer; Production
Producer: Paul Simon
Roy Hallee; Production
Remixing: Joris Voorn; Production

2. Gumboots (Joyce Muniz Remix)

Performer: Paul Simon; Performer
Primary Artist: Paul Simon; Main Performer
Composer: Lulu Masilela
Jonhjon Mkhalali
Paul Simon; Composer
Lyricist: Paul Simon; Composer
Executive Producer: The Duke Of New York
Jeff Kramer; Production
Producer: Paul Simon
Roy Hallee; Production
Remixing: Joyce Muniz; Production

3. I Know What I Know (Sharam's Motherland Mix)

Performer: Paul Simon; Performer
Primary Artist: Paul Simon; Main Performer
Composer: Paul Simon
General M.d. Shirinda; Composer
Lyricist: Paul Simon; Composer
Executive Producer: The Duke Of New York
Jeff Kramer; Production
Producer: Paul Simon
Roy Hallee; Production
Remixing: Sharam; Production

4. Crazy Love, Vol. II (Paul Oakenfold Extended Remix)

Performer: Paul Simon; Performer
Primary Artist: Paul Simon; Main Performer
Composer: Paul Simon; Composer
Lyricist: Paul Simon; Composer
Executive Producer: The Duke Of New York
Jeff Kramer; Production
Producer: Paul Simon
Roy Hallee; Production
Remixing: Paul Oakenfold; Production

5. The Boy In the Bubble (Richy Ahmed Remix)

Performer: Paul Simon; Performer
Primary Artist: Paul Simon; Main Performer
Composer: Paul Simon
Forere Moltoheloa; Composer
Lyricist: Paul Simon; Composer
Executive Producer: The Duke Of New York
Jeff Kramer; Production
Producer: Paul Simon
Roy Hallee; Production
Remixing: Richy Ahmed; Production

6. You Can Call Me Al (Groove Armada Dub Redemption)

Performer: Paul Simon; Performer
Primary Artist: Paul Simon; Main Performer
Composer: Paul Simon; Composer
Lyricist: Paul Simon; Composer
Executive Producer: The Duke Of New York
Jeff Kramer; Production
Producer: Paul Simon
Roy Hallee; Production
Remixing: Groove Armada; Production

7. Under African Skies (Rich Pinder/Djoko Vocal Mix)

Performer: Paul Simon; Performer
Primary Artist: Paul Simon; Main Performer
Composer: Paul Simon; Composer
Lyricist: Paul Simon; Composer
Executive Producer: The Duke Of New York
Jeff Kramer; Production
Producer: Paul Simon
Roy Hallee; Production
Remixing: Rich Pinder
Djoko; Production

8. Graceland (MK & KC Lights Remix)

Performer: Paul Simon; Performer
Primary Artist: Paul Simon; Main Performer
Composer: Paul Simon; Composer
Lyricist: Paul Simon; Composer
Executive Producer: The Duke Of New York
Jeff Kramer; Production
Producer: Paul Simon
Roy Hallee; Production
Remixing: Mk
Kc Lights; Production

9. That Was Your Mother (Gui Boratto Remix)

Performer: Paul Simon; Performer
Primary Artist: Paul Simon; Main Performer
Composer: Paul Simon; Composer
Lyricist: Paul Simon; Composer
Executive Producer: The Duke Of New York
Jeff Kramer; Production
Producer: Paul Simon
Roy Hallee; Production
Remixing: Gui Boratto; Production

10. Diamonds On the Soles of Her Shoes (Thievery Corporation Remix)

Performer: Paul Simon; Performer
Primary Artist: Paul Simon; Main Performer
Composer: Paul Simon
Joseph Shabalala; Composer
Lyricist: Paul Simon
Joseph Shabalala; Composer
Executive Producer: The Duke Of New York
Jeff Kramer; Production
Producer: Paul Simon
Roy Hallee; Production
Remixing: Thievery Corporation; Production

11. All Around the World or the Myth of Fingerprints (Photek Remix)

Performer: Paul Simon; Performer
Primary Artist: Paul Simon; Main Performer
Composer: Paul Simon; Composer
Lyricist: Paul Simon; Composer
Executive Producer: The Duke Of New York
Jeff Kramer; Production
Producer: Paul Simon
Roy Hallee; Production
Remixing: Photek; Production

12. Homeless (Joris Voorn Kitchen Table Mix / The Duke of New York's Edit)

Primary Artist: Paul Simon; Main Performer
Performer: Paul Simon; Performer
Composer: Paul Simon
Joseph Shabalala; Composer
Lyricist: Paul Simon
Joseph Shabalala; Composer
Editor: The Duke Of New York; Production
Executive Producer: The Duke Of New York
Jeff Kramer; Production
Producer: Paul Simon
Roy Hallee; Production
Remixing: Joris Voorn; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

12 tracks available

Type

COMPILATION

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 9 minutes and 38 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 3600x3600 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

Studio Quality (Hi-Res)

24bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Hi-Res/Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

9/12 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Electronic, Dance, Singer & Songwriter, Adult Contemporary, Worldwide, Worldbeat, Soft Rock, Singer-Songwriter

Label

Legacy Recordings

Music Distribution Service

Sony

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

May 31, 2018

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

886447007907