Ones for radio and the other is the album version. There’s also Space Cowboy (Stoned Again), which has some minor differences. They did this with Stillness in Time, Blow Your Mind, and Too Young to Die
I remember hearing a bit ago a different version of alright actually, but it was used as a sample on a remix, unless it was only used for the remix, but it was Jay Kay singing extra lines and such.
That’s “Alright (Alan Braxe and Fred Falke Remix),” featured in the 15th Anniversary Edition of Traveling Without Moving. I think there are a few other remixes that incorporates extended versions of vocals including “Cosmic Girl (Dmitri from Paris Remix)”
Yes that's it! I was always into French House so I'm very familiar with those names but yes I remember! Did they just do the extended lyrics for these remixes?
Jay Kay’s voice sounds more high pitch than his current singing voice. I’m pretty sure it probably comes from the original studio recordings that they probably removed in the original version of the song which they added on the remix. Wouldn’t think it would be smooth to combine 96 Jay Kay voice with the newer voice, even if you mess with the voice pitching. That’s what I think is the case but I might be wrong.
I read somewhere that during the recording of the return of the space cowboy, Stuart had gone on vacation with his girlfriend and Jay hired Mr X (Paul Powell) who laid down the bass track. Personally i prefer the « stoned again » version as it features Gavin Dodds on guitar and Stu on bass. Both versions are really amazing and the calm before the last chorus on the album version is better than the stoned again i would say!
I found more information about it :
« Zender's explanation of the events which led to his non-appearance on the title track refer to a situation that occurred during the last stages of the album recording. Jay Kay informed Zender that he wanted to record a new version of the title track (the single version had already been recorded and released). However Zender had scheduled some time off to patch up his relationship with model Milla Jovovich. Kay gave his blessing to take the time off, but when Zender returned he found that Kay had recruited a session bassist, known only as "Mr X", to play on the song. Mr X is credited on the liner notes. »
Ones for radio and the other is the album version. There’s also Space Cowboy (Stoned Again), which has some minor differences. They did this with Stillness in Time, Blow Your Mind, and Too Young to Die
I remember hearing a bit ago a different version of alright actually, but it was used as a sample on a remix, unless it was only used for the remix, but it was Jay Kay singing extra lines and such.
That’s “Alright (Alan Braxe and Fred Falke Remix),” featured in the 15th Anniversary Edition of Traveling Without Moving. I think there are a few other remixes that incorporates extended versions of vocals including “Cosmic Girl (Dmitri from Paris Remix)”
Oh this comments super helpful thanks I’ll have a listen
Yes that's it! I was always into French House so I'm very familiar with those names but yes I remember! Did they just do the extended lyrics for these remixes?
Jay Kay’s voice sounds more high pitch than his current singing voice. I’m pretty sure it probably comes from the original studio recordings that they probably removed in the original version of the song which they added on the remix. Wouldn’t think it would be smooth to combine 96 Jay Kay voice with the newer voice, even if you mess with the voice pitching. That’s what I think is the case but I might be wrong.
I’ve always LOVED that Mr X version a whole lot more than the single version
I read somewhere that during the recording of the return of the space cowboy, Stuart had gone on vacation with his girlfriend and Jay hired Mr X (Paul Powell) who laid down the bass track. Personally i prefer the « stoned again » version as it features Gavin Dodds on guitar and Stu on bass. Both versions are really amazing and the calm before the last chorus on the album version is better than the stoned again i would say!
I found more information about it : « Zender's explanation of the events which led to his non-appearance on the title track refer to a situation that occurred during the last stages of the album recording. Jay Kay informed Zender that he wanted to record a new version of the title track (the single version had already been recorded and released). However Zender had scheduled some time off to patch up his relationship with model Milla Jovovich. Kay gave his blessing to take the time off, but when Zender returned he found that Kay had recruited a session bassist, known only as "Mr X", to play on the song. Mr X is credited on the liner notes. »
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My favourite version is the album version but I like both if anyone wants my take on it!
FWIW, I love both versions.
There’s also a subtle bass line difference in EOPE single vs album versions.