A. "Ready To Die" (Mudd extended mix) (5:31)
B. "Ready To Die" (Mudd instrumental mix) (5:32)
Claremont 56 continues to champion new, previously unheard talent
with “Ready To Die”, the stunningly beautiful and catchy debut from
Bel AKA Charlie Bell – a young, Liverpool based singer-songwriter,
musician and producer who has a huge future ahead of him.
“Ready To Die” is an emotion-rich chunk of catchy, loved-up Balearic
pop with heart-aching, gut-wrenching lyrics about unrequited love,
Bell’s debut is as catchy, infectious and heartfelt as anything the label
has released to date – as proved by Lauren Laverne’s decision to
champion the record on her BBC 6 Music show.
Such was his love for the song, Murphy decided to remix it for release,
completing extended vocal and instrumental versions that enhance the
track’s sun-kissed, glassy-eyed appeal. Both mixes are magical, with
the vocal version in particular capable of making the hairs on the back
of your neck stand to attention.
Bell’s impassioned vocal and breezy acoustic guitar playing naturally
takes centre stage, with the track’s sweeping synth-strings, toasty
bass and a few trademark Murphy flourishes – think well placed delays
and fluid electronics – on hand to amplify the song’s bittersweet mood.
The beautiful and beguiling quality of Bell’s musicianship and Murphy’s
subtle remix comes to the fore on the equally beautiful instrumental
version.
A. "Ready To Die" (Mudd extended mix) (5:31)
B. "Ready To Die" (Mudd instrumental mix) (5:32)
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