I haven't heard the Original Mix, but this track sure has been remixed by a bunch of hotjocks! Starting with the Astura & TimeOK remix, hard beats from the early moments of the track. The track builds up beautifully, with the progression of elements flowing in smoothly. At the 3 minute mark, the vocals are suddenly dropped in, and it only takes a few seconds for the track to really pick up with one hell of an uplifting melody! But "it's not over now"
The beat is surely of a main concern in this mix, with the next 2 minutes filled with its manipulation. Furthermore are introduced some choir voices, then the vocals are played solo - they go "it's not over now, I will find you somehow"; short yet effective. The second breakdown is where all the magic's at... boy what a melody! Total 'hands-in-the-air' feel to it. And just when the melody is withdrawn, you think that's the end of it, but once again "it's not over now" and the melody is re-introduced! I can imagine a while crowd going nuts on this baby!
Diver & Ace ~ It's Not Over Now [GreenHead Remix]
Funny name this guy has, I wonder what he was thinking when he came up with it... Anyhoo, more of a retro beat on this one, I feel like I'm in 1999 listening to some Mauro Picotto choon
Nothing too special about the buildup, so jumpings straight to the breakdown: the vocals are given a dirty effect and are accompanied by some sharp strings, then by some soft synth keys, thus prociding a contrast between the main melody and its background. Not bad at all, but surely can't keep up with Astura's interpretation.
Diver & Ace ~ It's Not Over Now [Solid Slide Remix]
Solid Slide, who earlier this year released Burning Flame, have decided to have a take on this baby as well. Solid beat straight ahead, and this time the vocals are introduced in the buildup rather than in the breakdown. By the 2nd minute the track is already promising, but you what they say: "never judge a Trance track by its buildup"
The breakdown (our benchmark of judgement!) is initiated with those sweet vocals, and some very nice synth keys & pads running along in the background, then building up to form the lead melody. With the drop of the beat the track reaches its climax, as uplifting as they come, yet maintaining its melodic beauty. A second breakdown is later on implemented, much shorter than the first one of course but just as good. Quality Trance, has the potential to destroy dancefloors globally.
Diver & Ace ~ It's Not Over Now [Sunstroke Remix]
I was hoping this mix would be a Chill-Out mix so I wouldn't have to review but it turned out to be otherwise
Starts off with a somewhat uptempo housey beat, but after a couple of minutes the Trance chords are just thrown in your face so the tide is turned. The breakdown is all about a sad piano, followed by those sadder vocals, and then by a progressive elevation of the melody that is truly intoxicating. So what we have here is a Progressive mix of this gem, yet uptempo enough to get you moving. Good work by Suntroke, whoever he/they is/are.
