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What are Retro, Metal and Reggae remixes

Retro Remixes

I'm a big fan of Retro remixes (wikipedia page). These are remixes of modern tracks with typical 80s sounds, but with the original vocal.\

Good artists to check are Exile, Initial Talk, Tronicbox and SX Ade Synthwave.\
Loki and Sagkra have only a few retro remixes, but there they are rely really good.\

Full playlists:

Metal Remixes

Similar is Metal remixes. In that style, people transform modern tracks in to Hard Rock/Metal style. There it ranges from playing the guitars/drums on top of the track, all the way to remaking the whole track.\ Good authors to check are Sindre Myskja (this is the best one by far), Danny Killian) (note: a lot of videos were deleted), Bliix Jotun studio, Nanock.\ Full Playlists: Playlist 1

Reggae Remixes

Same idea is reggae remixes. Again, modern tracks are remixed with the typical reggae sounds, but with the original vocal.\ Good authors to check are Theemotion, Jr Blender, Chala, Ganja music and BillyBoy \ Full Playlist: Playlist 1,

Examples of Retro, Metal and Reggae remixes

The fundamental aspect in all these styles - Retro remixes, Metal versions and Reggae remixes - is that the original vocal are used. As such, it typically departs from regular covers sung by other artists.

Below some examples of both styles, compared to the original versions:

Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper - Shallow

  • Shallow original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bo_efYhYU2A
  • Shallow 80s version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRJIIubEZ-c
  • Shallow metal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ftg06g_d6JY

Lady Gaga - Born This Way:

  • Born way - original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Vzrr64ZrVU
  • Born way - 80s: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGOGRDufIe8
  • Born way - metal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLipQ7AgcsE

Baby Alice - Pina Colada Boy:

  • Pina colada - original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_6xTnJDn2s
  • Pina colada - metal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A79ODfdm-Fg

melanie C - Who I am

  • Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fzk44YbqOz0
  • 80s disco remix: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=In1TbYpW6M4

Alan Walker - Diamond Heart

  • Diamond heart - original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJXZ9Dok7u8
  • Diamond heart - 80s: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQbj-g_xZzU

The Weeknd - Blinding Lights:

  • Lights - original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHI8X4OXluQ
  • Lights - 80s: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjSr_Itd0VM

Examples Reggae remixes

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