ULTRAVOX - "VIENNA" (ALTERNATE SLIGHT MODIFICATION MIX).

[@lennyrussell8954]

Excellent work again Andy. The subtle differences are done with a soft touch i mean how can you change perfection with the vocals sounding a bit rougher but an overall magic attempt at the fours finest.

[@TheAstradyne]

Cheers Lenny. I was dreading this one. I do have a mix with the vocals just about untouched. I'll send it to you in messenger.

[@captainhurricane5705]

Sounds good

[@abrokenframe82]

This is fantastic! everything you have done has been done with so much care and attention to detail. All the new additions only enhance this timeless classic. My only gripe is with the phasing effect on midges vocal. It's ok on the verses but the chorus would have been better left alone..but that's just my opinion. This really is first rate.

[@TheAstradyne]

Thanks for your positive review. I knew I had to be careful with this one. For Midge's vocals, I added some stereo flanger. This is the effect that can be heard on quite a few of the 80/81 live performances. Quite a few singers used that effect at that time. So I thought I'd add the effect here to hark back to those times. The echo/repeat on the word "Vienna" is a reference to the greatest live concert in history, Live Aid. If you listen to that performance, you'll hear it exactly as I recreated it here. Of all the mixes I've done, I'm particularly proud of this one. It's words like yours that make the work worthwhile.

[@abrokenframe82]

@@TheAstradyne Honestly it is fantastic and I can say 100% this is what the original 12" should have been and not just a longer version of the single. I have been a die hard U-Vox fan since 1980. Midge, Warren and Billy should listen to this. This would be a nice tribute to Chris Cross.

[@TheAstradyne]

@abrokenframe82 It's still a shock about Chris. Completely unexpected. I'm not sure that Midge, Warren and Billy would get excited over this mix, though. But your positivity is genuinely appreciated.

[@cherusker1005]

Once again: brilliant work and a excellent result! Has Midge or any of the other guys ever contacted you? Your mixes are far better than the original versions. They would be wisely advised if they would ask you to create an official modification mix album with them.

[@TheAstradyne]

@@cherusker1005 Thank you for your positivity. I'm certain the band members are unaware of this channel. But who knows!!!