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The Jive (Alternate Mix)

from Small Change World by Hemlock Smith

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This remix made by Producer/Engineer Chris Diggelmann was actually the first mix, seeking to convey the "DANCE TRACK" aspect of the song. It basically consists of seceral loops for maximum efficiency. As the song didn't reflect the live performance though, it was finally discarded.

lyrics

The Jive

The sun is rising in the east, volcano in my skull
What it sheds some light upon is plain and pretty dull
But I’m doing the Jive
I’m glad to be alive

I battle hard for some ideas but I don’t have a plan
Even struggle to remember my short attention span
But I’m doing the Jive
I’m so glad to be alive

(I’m doing the Jive) - Ooh, ooh, I’m doing the Jive
(I’m doing the Jive) - Ooh, ooh, I’m doing the Jive
(Let’s do the Jive…) - Ooh, ooh, ooh, I’m doing the Jive

I’m shooting blanks, right from the hip; the sun is heading west
Let’s party now and call it quits; the things that I do best
Let’s do the Jive
We’re just glad to be alive

We’ll settle all our politics around brandy and a beer
If Brandy is somebody’s name we’ll give an extra cheer
We’re doing the Jive
We’re so glad to be alive

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So let’s move around in circles and dislocate our brains
If the ending’s close to the way it goes, we’ll never dance again
Let’s do the Jive
And be glad to be alive…

(I’m doing the Jive) - Ooh, ooh, I’m doing the Jive
(Let’s do the Jive) - Ooh, ooh, I’m doing the Jive
(Let’s do the Jive…) - Ooh, ooh, ooh, I’m doing the Jive
(one more time…)
(I’m doing the Jive) - Ooh, ooh, I’m doing the Jive
(Let’s do the Jive) - Ooh, ooh, I’m doing the Jive
(Let’s do the Jive…) - Ooh, ooh, ooh, I’m doing the Jive

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from Small Change World, released September 19, 2023
Written by Frei/Roulet/Evéquoz/Di Donato/Rosset
Main Recordings: 5.8.2021/7.8.2021/6.11.2022
Remix by Chris Diggelmann

Michael Frei Vocals
Emilie Roulet Piano, Organ, Vocals
Mathieu Evéquoz Guitar, Vocals
Fabrizio Di Donato Bass, Vocals, Horn Arrangement
Youri Rosset Drums, Percussion
Michaël Conus Trumpet
Charles-Edouard Thuillier Trumpet
William Jacquemet Trombone
Victor Decamp Trombone (& Solo!)

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Hemlock Smith come from Lausanne (Switzerland). Since 2002, they’ve released 7 regular albums with intelligent pop, as well as 2 soundtracks for silent film and 2 collaborations with Noise duo Les Poissons Autistes. Fronted by singer-songwriter Michael Frei, Hemlock Smith's distinctive voice is complemented by a talented band seamlessly blending Pop, Folk, Rock and Trip-Hop Sensibilities ... more

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