DARE (Pollyn Remix)

jaythefloydfan writes in: “This remix is definetely a weird one. On the DARE remix list, you’ve got a rock remix(blokrok), 3 unsurprising dance remixes(chab/dave/refix), the to long for its own good remix(DFA), the traditional just plain wierd mix(apeshit) and the obligatory sucky-ass mix(soulwax). Then you move to Pollyn, which definetely is not one of the traditional remakes.
All the other DARE remixes, and the original DARE are basically built around the clash the instruments create, while this one is made to be incredibly smooth. Hell, they re-recorded the vocals to sound smoother! This song is hard to classify, but takes most of its inspiration from breakbeat. Its mainly built around the strings, the smoothed out vocals, and nice flowing synths that come in and out of the song. Unlike the other DARE remixes, which remain fairly constant throughout, the song actually changes its beat about 5/8ths of the way through, including lots of new snares. Definetely one of the better DARE remixes, and easily the most original new one.”

Official song credits

Written by Gorillaz
Performed by Gorillaz, featuring Shaun Ryder, backing vocals by Rosie Wilson
Produced by Gorillaz, Dangermouse, Jason Cox and James Dring
Co-produced by Jason Cox
Engineered by Jason Cox
Pro-Tools by James Dring
Additional production and remix by Pollyn

Versions & availibility

“DARE (Pollyn Remix) [4:52] – available on the US promo CD, and one of the US Vinyl 12” promos of DARE

Live

This remix not performed live