Mini Music Reviews + Giveaway: Summertime Sadness by Lana Del Rey + Day 5

This post is very very late but I've been really busy! I'm so sorry but better late than never. Today, I wanted to do a comparison mini review kind of thing between the remix and the original or Summertime Sadness by Lana Del Rey. The remix is by Cedric Gervais. I've been reading a lot of the recommendations from my last post and even though this song is from early last year, I think maybe a lot of people would like this song. I know it's already super popular but I love both versions so I'm going to feature it anyway. Some people said they liked Alternative and some said the average top 40 music is way to pop. Even though this is too, it's definitely aimed at older audiences as well as young. The rating for both songs are the same. 100%

Genres: Alternative, Music, Rock, Adult Alternative, Pop, Pop/Rock
Released: 27 January 2012
℗ 2012 Lana Del Rey, Polydor Ltd. (UK)

The original version is a lot more subtle. I love how soft it is. The beautiful strings and layers in the beginning of the song definitely gets the listener into the right mood for the rest of the song. I absolutely adore Lana Del Rey's voice and how in this version of the song, her voice is emphasised display it's full potential. The lyrics are also absolutely gorgeous. The whole song makes me want to swag and try to sing along. Emphasis on the 'try' because I can barely get as low as her voice gets. Love love love.


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Genres: Dance, Music
Released: 08 August 2013
℗ 2013 Lana Del Rey, Polydor Ltd. (UK) / Interscope Records.

I don't know if I can say I like this version better. I honestly love both so much and I guess it depends on what mood I want. The Cedric Gervais remix had a much more upbeat feel. I find it amazing how such a mellow song can be made into an awesome dance track like this one. Even though I give both songs 5 stars to the production, this is way better. Lana Del Rey's vocals aren't the most significant instrument in this version though since the instruments, beats and synths steal the show.


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Once again, I love both takes on the song so check out both. For the giveaway, I'm giving away the whole Born To Die Paradise Edition album plus the Cedric Gervais remixes of the song. If you already have them, we can choose another one. This giveaway is international so electronic copies only.
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