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Mirror's Edge Remix Album - One Song Enters, Six Songs Leave
Posted by Mike Fahey at 4:00 AM on October 8, 2008
DICE are extremely pleased with the theme song to their upcoming free-action running delivering shooting things game Mirror's Edge, Swedish pop star Lisa Miskovsky's "Still Alive" (no relation). So pleased, in fact, that they've gathered the original song plus five remixes together on a special album to be digitally released on November 11th. Top remixers like Junkie XL, Teddybears, and Paul van Dyk all deliver their own unique spin on Lisa's original track.
"A groundbreaking videogame demands an equally provocative theme song," said Steve Schnur, Worldwide Executive of Music and Marketing for EA. "We've taken an unprecedented approach to this track, bringing together several of the world's top remixers to create an album that will not only cross genres and borders, but also redefine how great new music can be delivered to the world."
Yes, over and over again. Not exactly new, but interesting nonetheless. Folks who pre-order the game from Best Buy will get a special CD containing the original tune and an exclusive Benny Benassi remix. Woot chicka chicka woot.
DICE Announces Mirror's Edge Remix Album Hitting Airwaves This November
Swedish Pop Star Lisa Miskovsky's "Still Alive" Remixed by Top DJs Including Benny Benassi, Paul van Dyk and Junkie XL
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—DICE, an Electronic Arts Inc. studio (NASDAQ:ERTS), today announced that a remix album for their highly anticipated title Mirror's Edge™ will be digitally released worldwide on November 11th in conjunction with the launch of the game. The album features the title track "Still Alive" performed by Swedish rock/pop star Lisa Miskovsky and remixes by some of today's hottest artists including Benny Benassi, Paul van Dyk, Junkie XL, Teddybears, and Armand Van Helden.
"A groundbreaking videogame demands an equally provocative theme song," said Steve Schnur, Worldwide Executive of Music and Marketing for EA. "We've taken an unprecedented approach to this track, bringing together several of the world's top remixers to create an album that will not only cross genres and borders, but also redefine how great new music can be delivered to the world."
Recorded exclusively for Mirror's Edge, "Still Alive" was written and produced by Rami Yacoub and Arnthor Birgisson who are best known for their chart-topping work with artists Pink, Britney Spears and Kelis. The song was performed by Lisa Miskovsky who earned international acclaim for her #1 self-titled debut album and #1 Platinum follow-up Fallwater. She also won Sweden's top music awards including Best New Artist, Best Female Artist and Artist of the Year.
"When given the opportunity to work with Lisa, Rami and Arnthor, who are all avid gamers, we knew we had something very special on our hands," added Magnus Walterstad, Audio Director at DICE. "With 'Still Alive,' we created a Mirror's Edge theme song that is able to stand on its own two feet as well as accurately representing the emotional experience of playing the game."
The complete track listing for the Mirror's Edge Remix ALBUM is as follows:
ARTIST SONG
Lisa Miskovsky Still Alive - Mirror's Edge Theme Song
Benny Benassi Still Alive - Remix
Junkie XL Still Alive - Remix
Paul van Dyk Still Alive - Remix
Teddybears Still Alive - Remix
Armand Van Helden Still Alive - Remix
"This is a terrific song from a tremendous new artist," said Terry McBride, CEO of EA label partners Nettwerk Music Group. "And every one of these remixers responded not only to the power of the track itself, but also to what this project will mean to the continued convergence of music and gaming. Our entire worldwide marketing team is committed to making this a landmark digital release."
When customers pre-order Mirror's Edge at Best Buy in the U.S., they can pick up a music CD containing the theme song to Mirror's Edge and an exclusive remix by Benny Benassi.
Mirror's Edge is a revolutionary first person action adventure game that delivers players straight into the shoes of Faith, a modern day heroine who traverses the vertigo-inducing cityscape, engaging in intense combat, fast-paced chases and challenging puzzles. Mirror's Edge was recently awarded "Best Xbox 360 Game" at the GC Developers Conference in Leipzig, Germany, "Best Action Game" of Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) by IGN and the Game Critics Award for "Best Original Game" at E3 in July.
Mirror's Edge is being developed at EA Digital Illusions CE AB (DICE) in Stockholm, Sweden. Available on the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and the Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system on Nov 11, 2008 across North America and in Europe, the game is rated "T" by the ESRB and "16+" by PEGI. For more information on EA DICE or Mirror's Edge, please visit www.ea.com, www.dice.se or www.mirrorsedge.com.
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BlackMage66652
Posted 5:43 AM 8/10/08
@everybest:
Goddammit, it has vocals?!
What the hell, they better release an instrumental version too or I'm gonna be pissed.
BlackMage66652
Americo
Posted 5:40 AM 8/10/08
Junkie XL, Paul van Dyk, Benny Benassi. That's all I needed to hear.
Americo
Rctdaemon
Posted 5:37 AM 8/10/08
@everybest: Agreed. EA pretty much ruined one of the most beautiful instrumental pieces I've heard for a video game in a while.
Rctdaemon
SegevRaz
Posted 5:37 AM 8/10/08
@Senji: " Uhh...so which version should I listen to now? well it is friday so, Friday-Version! Awesome. "
SegevRaz
bkchurch
Posted 5:35 AM 8/10/08
Benny Benasi for the win! I love this game's theme so looking forward to it. Knowing EA it won't be free though so I wonder how much it will cost.
bkchurch
get2sammyb
Posted 5:33 AM 8/10/08
I'll get the main single.
get2sammyb
Senji
Posted 5:29 AM 8/10/08
Really?
I'm serious, really?
Do we really need 5 remixes of one song? That seems rather...strange and pointless...
Senji
everybest
Posted 5:29 AM 8/10/08
Yay, to confuse things even more, I found this song which is exactly the same without vocals except by a different band?
+ Watch video
Theres a song download link in the video description.
everybest
elementary
Posted 5:28 AM 8/10/08
With Portal, I kept thinking Pearl Jam. Now, with Mirror's Edge, I keep thinking Portal.
elementary
Shiryu
Posted 5:27 AM 8/10/08
Junkie XL, PvD and Armand Van Hlden!
\n/ d^_^b \n/
Consider me interested!
Shiryu
everybest
Posted 5:25 AM 8/10/08
By the way, found this on Youtube.
+ Watch video
I think I prefer the song vocal-less.
everybest
deathbunny
Posted 5:23 AM 8/10/08
Lisa looks like she's been plowing a field. Man. I love em burned and covered in fresh soil.
Just like at a pig roast.
deathbunny
AndrewRyan
Posted 5:22 AM 8/10/08
What, no Stan Bush remix?
AndrewRyan
everybest
Posted 5:22 AM 8/10/08
Still confused. The original song is by EA or Lisa Miskovsky? Is there actual singing in it?
everybest
Dexyn
Posted 5:21 AM 8/10/08
The fuck? Benny Bennassi got in on this? Jesus EA, really touting the crap out of this game on every angle.
Dexyn
Lukehmuse
Posted 5:19 AM 8/10/08
It's called Still Alive so insta-success. :p
Lukehmuse
theuglyteradon
Posted 5:11 AM 8/10/08
Well I'd at least download the original... it's catchy.
theuglyteradon
dowingba
Posted 5:58 AM 8/10/08
@90sKid: Pearl Jam had this song called "Alive".
dowingba
90sKid
Posted 5:56 AM 8/10/08
@elementary: Pearl Jam? Why?
90sKid
fquick
Posted 5:52 AM 8/10/08
@Americo: Agreed!
Those three rock the house.
fquick
Cubit
Posted 5:52 AM 8/10/08
Wasn't this song originally by Alcorus?
Cubit
WebScud
Posted 5:51 AM 8/10/08
I really hope they'll surprise me and include the CD with my Timbuk2 bag.
WebScud
90sKid
Posted 5:47 AM 8/10/08
Paul Oakenfold > Benny Benassi. By far.
I'll try to get the instrumental version.
90sKid
valero
Posted 5:45 AM 8/10/08
teddybears sthlm is by far the best.
valero
Bokusatsu_Tenshi
Posted 6:22 AM 8/10/08
Someone really needs to clear up who's the real author to the music... that chick, Solar Fields, or what?
Bokusatsu_Tenshi
russtophiles
Posted 6:18 AM 8/10/08
Free things are well and good, but a CD with TWO songs is pretty lame. Only if they put all the remixes on it would it be a worthwhile preorder bonus. Good for Mirror's Edge though, it's heartening to see EA shower just as much attention on an original game as it does with it's established franchises.
russtophiles
Spidery_Yoda
Posted 6:16 AM 8/10/08
@Rctdaemon: Yup. I far prefer it without vocals.
Also. Seriously? 'Still Alive'? Could they not come up with their own name?
Spidery_Yoda
Mommar
Posted 6:16 AM 8/10/08
@Joebob-X:
Back in the late 90's the Japanese label Avex (is there even another one?), and several Australian labels, used to release singles with 14 remixes on them.
Mommar
Joebob-X
Posted 6:13 AM 8/10/08
@Senji: That is actually pretty common with remixes. I know of several musicians and songs that have been remixed by everyone under the sun. I think Justice has an EP with three to five remixes of Dance, just as one example.
Joebob-X
Mommar
Posted 6:11 AM 8/10/08
@Senji:
Considering the five remixers listed all have differing styles it's more likely that you get to choose your favorite one. As is usually the case with remixes, you find the version or two you like best as you're guaranteed at least a few will suck (especially with that bunch of remixers.)
Mommar
Mommar
Posted 6:09 AM 8/10/08
@90sKid:
16 years ago, maybe.
Mommar
Mommar
Posted 6:08 AM 8/10/08
@Shiryu:
Nine years ago, maybe.
Mommar
everybest
Posted 6:42 AM 8/10/08
@Mommar: Was there a question? If so, I wasn't answering it.
everybest
Orionsaint
Posted 6:42 AM 8/10/08
I doubt the vocal version will play during gameplay. It's just for the credits.
Orionsaint
reno84
Posted 6:42 AM 8/10/08
@Spidery_Yoda: I'm pleasantly surprised by the version WITH vocals as well though. I think the track is great as an instrumental, but I don't think the vocals hurt it nearly as much as I was worried they would. Definately a good theme song they've picked regardless - not the typical game fodder, and it really helps make the game stand out more than it already would have.
reno84
Surfaced
Posted 6:41 AM 8/10/08
Benny Benassi?? WHO'S YOUR DADDY?
+ Watch video
Surfaced
dowingba
Posted 6:30 AM 8/10/08
@dowingba: Ah what the hell. I just watched it and now it's unavailable?
+ Watch video
dowingba
Mommar
Posted 6:29 AM 8/10/08
@everybest:
You don't need to cough, I was asking a legitimate question.
Mommar
dowingba
Posted 6:29 AM 8/10/08
@dowingba:
+ Watch video
dowingba
everybest
Posted 6:27 AM 8/10/08
@Mommar: *cough*ayu*cough*
everybest
Mommar
Posted 7:02 AM 8/10/08
@everybest:
I assumed the Ayu thing was a response to my "is there another japanese label" comment.
Mommar
TC
Posted 6:55 AM 8/10/08
@Dexyn: No shit, the second I saw Benny Benassi on this - I was sold in which game to get next after LBP and GoW2.
TC
Mommar
Posted 6:49 AM 8/10/08
@Bokusatsu_Tenshi:
"Recorded exclusively for Mirror's Edge, "Still Alive" was written and produced by Rami Yacoub and Arnthor Birgisson who are best known for their chart-topping work with artists Pink, Britney Spears and Kelis. The song was performed by Lisa Miskovsky who earned international acclaim for her #1 self-titled debut album and #1 Platinum follow-up Fallwater. "
It's pretty simple, Rami and Arnthor wrote/produced the music and they got that silly Miskovsky girl to sing over it.
Mommar
BallPtPenTheif
Posted 6:45 AM 8/10/08
meh, too far down the derivitive end of a niche genre for me to care too much. homogonous house music with no message really doesn't do it for me.
this game needs more Giorgio Moroder
BallPtPenTheif
Dragonis
Posted 7:21 AM 8/10/08
You had me at Junkie XL. I've loved his stuff ever since I played SSX Blur.
Dragonis
Mommar
Posted 7:17 AM 8/10/08
@everybest:
I suppose Sony was a given. The only other one I ever seem to come across is Avex. Must just be my tastes.
Mommar
everybest
Posted 7:09 AM 8/10/08
@Mommar: Oh. There's a bunch more. Utada Hikaru is under Toshiba-Emi, which I think is just Emi now. Aiko, Zeebra, etc is under Pony Canyon. Aozora, Victor, Sony Records, etc ^^
everybest
Kia
Posted 7:31 AM 8/10/08
@everybest: Ugh, that sounds -terrible-. Her vocals don't even fit the melody of the piece. -_- Way to fail, EA. Or whoever decided this dick move. I'm gonna be pissed if there's no instrumental available.
Kia
NimbusTLD
Posted 8:25 AM 8/10/08
@DarkGeneral: Wake me up when they get psychetronica producers involved :P
NimbusTLD
NimbusTLD
Posted 8:22 AM 8/10/08
@Bokusatsu_Tenshi: Solar Fields? Where did that come from?? As far as I know, Magnus Birgersson is the sole producer in Solar Fields...
NimbusTLD
Mr. Tambourine Man
Posted 8:07 AM 8/10/08
@everybest:
All I want is the instrumental version.
That trailer was simply amazing, thaks in part to the dreamy music.
Mr. Tambourine Man
DarkGeneral
Posted 7:53 AM 8/10/08
Wow those are some pretty big Electronica names. Definitely will keep my eye out for this soundtrack or whatever. I'm already definitely buying the game.
DarkGeneral
Daisuash
Posted 7:50 AM 8/10/08
Paul van Dyk is an instant win in my book. so i´ll check his remix, and only his, because the other ones are rather meh...
Daisuash
knyghtryda
Posted 8:54 AM 8/10/08
@NimbusTLD:
One of the trailers specifically mentioned solar fields
knyghtryda
Narsil
Posted 9:19 AM 8/10/08
I'm pretty sure this artist list is exactly like this Crystal Method remix album I have and then this MTV electronica one. Do these guys just go around and remix shit all day?
Narsil
zanzibarlegend
Posted 9:17 AM 8/10/08
jesus guys the vocals are fine. yes i want a instrumental version, but the vocals are cool with me. ever heard of trip hop? this song is like that.
zanzibarlegend
knyghtryda
Posted 9:09 AM 8/10/08
@Mr. Tambourine Man:
the build up just isn't there with the vocals. the pacing of the instrumental version is perfect.
knyghtryda
kadosho
Posted 9:28 AM 8/10/08
I remember hearing this song before. But I always get the chills, especially listening to this cover. Plus I enjoy Lisa's beautiful voice, its something that definitely takes all your cares away. ^_^
kadosho
Nexus6
Posted 9:59 AM 8/10/08
@everybest: That shit is weak. They should have used Emilie Simon. Now thats a talented avant guard artist. Not this Swedish bubblegum lameness. Boo EA Boo !
Nexus6
Maddzy
Posted 9:52 AM 8/10/08
The music is an instrumental called "Shine" by a band called Alcorus. Why are EA saying it was written exclusively for the game by Pink's producer...?
Maddzy
interim
Posted 9:51 AM 8/10/08
@Mommar: You keep leaving these kinds of comments. Nine years ago, sixteen years ago... Do you have some sort of issue people having preferences different from your own? I should hope not.
interim
interim
Posted 9:48 AM 8/10/08
@Kia: I disagree with you. I think it sounds absolutely perfect on its own two feet. I just hope they plan to include an instrumental somewhere. I want both songs.
interim
Nexus6
Posted 10:19 AM 8/10/08
@Nexus6:
+ Watch video
Nexus6
kyte00
Posted 11:07 AM 8/10/08
@Maddzy: I don't know, maybe because they wrote the lyrics for the theme and it's exclusive to the game? And who knows, DICE could have commisioned Alcorus to produce the tune.
kyte00
Mommar
Posted 11:06 AM 8/10/08
@interim:
I'm impressed people still find them good. In my opinion they're all past their primes. Oakenfold especially so.
Mommar
Nekusagi
Posted 10:57 AM 8/10/08
I'll be in the dissenting opinion here and say I like the theme quite a bit, being the shameless Europop addict I am. It's quite pretty and ambient.
Nekusagi
90sKid
Posted 11:22 AM 8/10/08
@dowingba: Ah, duh.
Yeah, I knew about the song (hell, my past e-mail was a reference to Jeremy), but it just didn't hit me with the Still Alive thing.
Thanks!
90sKid
90sKid
Posted 11:21 AM 8/10/08
@Mommar: That's like saying Metallica is past its prime: it's true, but that doesn't nullify their past achievements (no pun intended).
90sKid
interim
Posted 3:06 PM 8/10/08
@90sKid: And simply because you consider them past their primes doesn't mean they're simply not appealing to the same audience any longer. O:
interim
AntiHiro
Posted 8:22 PM 8/10/08
@Senji: Really? Seriously, why do people ask stupid questions on the Internet?
AntiHiro
Sony_Insider
Posted 12:18 AM 9/10/08
The melody sounds eeeeeeeerily familiar to Westlife's "Us Against The World" ;-)
Sony_Insider
yourcitylovesyou
Posted 1:32 AM 9/10/08
@everybest:
ya i downloaded this song when that trailer first came out.
im about to listen to it with vocals, but the instrumental sure is nice to drive to : )
yourcitylovesyou
yourcitylovesyou
Posted 1:37 AM 9/10/08
@yourcitylovesyou:
whoa nvm << i thought the video was for the instrumental.
well ya, it doesnt sound bad but i like the original better.
yourcitylovesyou
Eranmane
Posted 3:07 AM 9/10/08
They're making their notes here. Huge failure.
Come on, "Still Alive"? Shouldn't they have looked at that name, and said "Erm... hey, you ever hear of 'Portal'? Yeah. Change the name"...
Eranmane
Nexus6
Posted 10:50 AM 9/10/08
@everybest: I love the instrumental version but the vocals absolutely ruin it.
Nexus6
pikachumariachi
Posted 12:27 PM 9/10/08
@everybest: DAAAAAAMN, it's inmensely better and more emotional without vocals!
pikachumariachi
Frank
Posted 2:51 PM 9/10/08
Sounds like something Coldplay could sing.
Frank
Frank
Posted 2:57 PM 9/10/08
@AntiHiro: Because they are.
Frank
SidoniaCatulus
Posted 7:21 PM 8/10/08
The original song was called SHINE and it was by alcorus, right?? Why aren't they creditting them? Did they just buy the rights and slap on a pretty girl's face? if so, it's unethical
SidoniaCatulus
GeorgetteCaninus
Posted 10:27 AM 8/10/08
because alcorus version was only a cover. this is the original piece finaly. Dice even said before that they would announce the songs closer to the realese date.
GeorgetteCaninus