Customer Reviews

Self Control 2004

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I have been waiting for remixes of this song to come along. I
heard this song in its 1999 Remix. It was a Euro-NRG mix with male rap. I really like these remixes. I heard the Force Four mix on a mix CD last year. I'll speak briefly about them.

The three Mindworkers mixes are amazing. I would compare these versions to DJ Sammy, Alice Deejay, and Rob Searle's remixes. Very progressive, and big-room sounding. I love the whole breakbeat thing in the middle of each mix. I wish they did a full breaks mix.

The Flip & Fill Remix is really good too. It is really progressive. Similar to other Flip & Fill stuff. It's danceable, and would be the remix of choice when playing it in a club. I have noticed that Flip & Fill has done a lot of remixes of classic songs that have resurfaced. I have not complaints.

The Force Four Remix is my favorite mix. The arrangement reminds me of the the original mix. But I don't like the flow of it. But it sounds fine.

The Kenny Hayes Club Mix is a great mix. It is a nice combo of house and trance. This one reminds me of Alex Gold and Chicane's work. It sounds perfect for playing in those sets.

I highly recommend this one if you like all those Alice Deejay, Darude, DJ Tiesto, DJ Sammy, N-Trance types of music.

I also suggest picking up the 1999 version of the song. It is really rare now, but it is worth it.

When certain radio stations force feed your brain 90% hip hop music these days you gain control by placing your personal favourite dance cd's in your cd player and dance your spirit away to another dimension--the realm of Heaven. I love hip hop but it is only makes you move your body. Dance remixes moves your mind, body and soul. And here is where Laura Branigan's SELF CONTROL delivers! See below for complete track listing:

1. MINDWORKERS RADIO MIX 3:21 (5 stars) THis remix is fast and loaded with a lot of beats--like free style/rave music. Club Kids would love this remix!
2. FLIP & FILL REMIX 6:45(4.9 stars) I am suprised that I have not heard this remix at South Beach The Night Club, the ultimate dance club in Houston Texas as yet. I love all the musical elements that this remix has to offer. I HAVE NEVER DONE DRUGS but this remix will get you HIGH!
3. MINDWORKERS REMIX 7:06 (5 stars) If God is a DJ then this is the remix that the Angels among us dance to when we are clubbing on a Saturday Night; When the music really moves you, you feel like you are flying. That is your Guardian Angel taking you on natural high. "This night will never go."
4. FORCE FOUR REMIX 7:48(3.9 stars) This remix will wear you out! If u are full of energy and love to "get down" this remix is for you. It is my least favourite because it doesn't FLOW so to speak. The DJ's rushed this remix to get it o the disc?
5. KENNY HAYES CLUB MIX 6:06(5 stars) This remix starts off somewhere between trance and house music. Mellow and Kool with Laura Branigan singing. The beats are not necessarily that fast compared to the other tracks. I love it! REALLY!
6. MINDWORKERS INSTRUMENTAL 7:04 (5 stars) There are no vocals here. This is a powerhouse remix that is loaded with mindblowing effects that will rule your brain. Get up on the dance floor my darlings and shake more than just your tail feathers! "Don't just stand there looking at me." "CAN YOU MOVE?!"

ps: The cover art work is really cool. Tip: compare it to the maxi single cover of Sinead O'Conner's TROY (phoenix from the flame)

The remixes of "Self Control" are awesome! Her vocals are good and the music is sleek and fresh Hi-NRG dance music. All the mixes are hot. Get this CD, you won't be sorry.

Great new remixes and there are actually 6 on the CD, not 4, as is shown on Amazon.com.

The initial problem with the remixes of this song is they tried to improve on a track that is Dance-Pop perfection. Secondly, the mixes could have been a lot better if there were better remixers with higher quality mixes. The mixes seem to be limited to Trance. Where are the Dance-Pop, Garage/House, Down-Tempo, Euro-Dance, Hi-NRG, Filter Disco, and Rave mixes? The mixes could have been so much more. Her voice is still energetic and distinctive. So, what you are left with are decent and pleasant mixes but nothing spectaclar.

Laura is one of the gifted artists with a powerhouse voice. Too bad she didn't record more. I love her stuff. That being said, forget these remixes of Self Control. One of them practically burries Laura's vocals! I know dance re-mixes are for dancing, but they can also be exciting and listenable at the same time. These are just junk. Over synthesized and boring. If you had one too many at the club, you might be fooled into thinking this was half decent. Spend your money on good CD's from Laura....like The Essentials: Laura Branigan [ORIGINAL RECORDING REMASTERED].