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Stevland - Setwun Remix

from Precious Energy ReUp by Barney McAll

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When I recieved the stems for Stevland I was overwhelmed to have such stems on hand. The composition itself already tapped into that same elation that Stevie does and I wanted to keep that sentiment. I feel the greatest joy when I listen to Stevie and Its crystal clear that Barney does to. I felt that was important to get across in whatever came out.

The harmony section that Rita and Jace had going on me pulled me in immediately and I began to rework that into a few styles in a few tempos. At this point I was in Germany and had to let it sit for a bit, slightly overwhelmed with possibilities and a sense of responsibility to the players, knowing that the uplifting vocal section would be where the track ended up and it wasn’t where I wanted it to begin. There’s such a great journey to the original piece that needed to stay in some form.
When I got home I tackled the tune again a month or so later with fresh ears.

Eventually the idea was to work the tune into a broken beat feel to keep it funky and driving with a dub-wise approach on the vocals. Uplift essential.

Time was spent reworking the arrangement of some sections and hesitantly and apologetically chopping lines from some of my favourite musicians, (ever changed a Gary Bartz line?)
Ultimately, aiming for something that could be used in celebration on the dance floor whilst hoping to keep the same spirit and reverence that Barney and the incredible team had laced within the music and the sections.

The whole process was an honour and I hope you enjoy the remix and it helps lift you when you need that.
If anything may it be a reminder that you should go and and listen to heaps of Stevie Wonder afterwards. He will do the job right every time.

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from Precious Energy ReUp, released January 20, 2023

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Barney McAll is a Grammy nominated ARIA winning artist who has worked with luminaries such as ; Gary Bartz, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Ben Monder, SIA, Daniel Merriweather, Maceo Parker, Fred Wesely and Dewey Redman. Barney has played on over 100 recordings and has 25 solo records. ... more

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