Photo by Sara Skolnick

Andy Butler is such a talented songwriter and arranger that it’s always interesting to hear him apply these skills to other people’s work through remixes. He’s taken on tunes by artists as diverse as Lady Gaga and Jori Hulkkonen, so the task of reworking Chromeo’s “When The Night Falls” single was well within his wheelhouse. Where the original was a slick, modern take on boogie, Butler opts for a jagged house angle that’s somehow an even better fit for vocals by Dave 1 and Solange Knowles. The latter’s vocals pop out from the bleepy melody like some forgotten house diva reclaiming her place among the spare percussion. The remix makes room for an electro-like breakdown that’s particularly suited to Dave 1’s smooth, comely vocals. And like the best of remixes, it quickly replaces the original as the definitive article. Our thanks to all involved for making this delightful remix available.

Chromeo, “When The Night Falls” (Hercules & Love Affair Remix)

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