New Sounds, Old Feelings: 10 Classic Songs Made Electronic

Presented by Dr Pepper

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The great thing about electronic music is its ability to incorporate old music and transform it in to an entirely unique sound that breathes life in to the original track. Artists of today are paying homage to the musical pioneers of yesteryear.

These creative remixes invoke nostalgic feelings that take us back to the days of our youth, cooking out with our families, popping a cassette in to the boom box, or just jamming out with our portable CD player. Our memories and past experiences contribute greatly to the individuals we have become and the direction we are heading. Allow these songs to narrate those precious moments as you continue along your journey.

We take a look at new sounds that bring back old feelings by some of our favorite artists: 10 classic songs made electronic.

1. Boston – “More Than A Feeling” (Love and Light Remix)

Originally debuted as the lead track off of their self-titled album in 1976, “More Than A Feeling” is a track that has withstood the test of time. Love and Light adds a little bit of glitch to the original vocal samples for a modern dance track that brings new life to a timeless record.

2. George Michael – “Careless Whisper” (The Polish Ambassador Remix)

You may never want to dance again if your guilty feet ‘ain’t got no rhythm.’ But once you hear this rework of the 1984 ballad you’ll realize your feet take on a life of their own. It is impossible not to groove out to The Polish Ambassador, but when you add in the old school melody of George Michael, the result is a tune with a life of its own.

3. Led Zeppelin – “Stairway to Heaven” (Gramatik Remix)

Originally released in 1971, “Stairway to Heaven” cemented itself as one of the top five 100 greatest rock songs of all time, according to VH1. This hip-hop fueled remix by visionary electronic producer Gramatik brings urban flavor to one of the greatest songs of the last 40 years.

4. Fleetwood Mac – “Big Love” (De Hofnar & Sam Feldt Remix)

Released in 1971, “Big Love” by Fleetwood Mac dominated the charts with powerful vocals from singer and songwriter Lindsey Buckingham. Utilizing the same powerful vocals and guitar riffs, Dutch producers De Hofnar and Sam Feldt bring this track up to the times with a dash of melodic deep house flavor.

5. Corona – “Rhythm Of The Night” (Mozambo Remix)

Any child of the nineties will recognize this track from the first note. “Rhythm of the Night” is a soulful ballad that substantiated itself as one of the flagship dance tracks of the end of the millennium. Leave it to French producers Mozambo to twist it into a soulful, jazz infused modern rendition that is re-igniting dance floors across the globe.

6. Bob Marley – “No Woman, No Cry” (Lost Frequencies Remix)

An anthem of the previous generation, “No Woman, No Cry” narrated the musical movement of the seventies. Positive and upbeat, the track has stuck around as an inspiring jam that is one of the legendary Bob Marley’s most recognizable pieces. Lost Frequencies has succeeded in injecting a new age, electronic spin that does not detract from original message of the song while resurrecting it as an ideal summer anthem.

7. Ace Of Base – “All She Wants” (SNBRN & Klatch Remix)

One of the original dance tracks to penetrate the United States in the early nineties, it is only fitting that “All That She Wants” would earn a spot on our list. Turning up the beats per minute and incorporating vocal loops, L.A.-based producer SNBRN transformed this electronic classic into a modern deep house jam and repurposed it for today’s scene.

8. The Bee Gees – “Stayin’ Alive” (K Theory & TYR Remix)

The soundtrack to the 1970s made famous by Saturday Night Fever narrated the disco movement. San Francisco production trio K Theory teamed up with TYR to bring the track back to the dance floor of today. Through sampling, keys, and live conduction the remix of “Stayin’ Alive” gives modern electronic music fans a much needed dose of heavy bass.

9. John Mayer – “Free Fallin’” (Tom Petty Cover) [Matoma & Nelsaan Remix]

Originally produced by Tom Petty in 1989, “Free Fallin’” is a song that was put on full blast with the car windows down as thousands of music lovers carelessly drove their way in to the 1990s. Nearly 20 years later John Mayer paid homage to the legend with his acoustic cover. Fast forward another six years and now it has taken on an electronic identity in this tropical remix by Matoma and Nelsaan that invokes visions of laying on white sandy beaches.

10. John Denver – “Country Roads” (Pretty Lights Remix)

Released in 1971 off of the album “Poems, Prayers, and Promises,” Country Roads has perpetuated itself over the years as a folk anthem that incites passionate sing-a-longs whenever it comes through the speakers, regardless of the generation you represent. By looping the vocals and guitar riffs, Pretty Lights has instilled electronica into the track creating a bass heavy dance track that will find you belting out the lyrics while dancing hard as the bass carries you along.