Never Fade
May 21 2005 Sat
10:00 am PHT
For once I am not tripping on a Paul van Dyk song, although I still have a crush on that last one. The song that I can’t get out of my head right now is Solu Music’s “Fade” featuring KimBlee on vocals. Like many dance/electronica songs I like, I encountered this song from diverse places before I finally learn enough about it for it to actually become a favorite.
I first came upon this song as the opening track of Anton Ramos’ The Chillout Project: House Sessions (the first one), which I bought several weeks ago (if you’re interested, I have reviewed the second session). The song didn’t register much with me since the Earth Mix version used in the album didn’t have any vocals, but it did have those real cool twangy sounds found in the chorus.
Then I read about it from this blogger’s post* three weeks ago. She was asking the readers to guess what are 20 of her favorite songs given the artists. One reader correctly guessed that her favorite song by Solu Music was “Fade.” And if you’re wondering, yes, I’m the Eugene that shamelessly guessed some of her other songs.
Finally, while listening to On the Decks on 99.5 RT last Saturday night, I heard a very ear-catching song. It sounded vaguely familiar so I listened hard and caught snatches of the lyrics, which I wrote down for later Googling (e.g., “hesitate,” “never fade,” “you give me life,” “always there,” “when I close my eyes”).
Google, like always, brought me the correct song which turned out to be one that I’ve encountered twice before.
Now I know why that blogger likes that song so much. It’s very LSS-worthy—not too hard and not too cheesy. I’ve been humming/whistling it in the office last Friday. The song is also a very good chillout-yet-dancable track perfect for playing during a beach party in Boracay (not that I’ve actually been to a beach party in Boracay… <sniff>).
* I came upon her blog since I was looking for the title and artist of a song I caught being aired in the gym, which turned out to be “In Praise of the Sun” by Chicane.
Comments
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On 6:21 p.m., 25 May 2005, chay wrote:
fade is also a constant inclusion in most hed kandi albums. one of which is the hed kandi—world series UK mix. its actually a compilation of with 3 discs and its on cd 1 which is the beach house mix.
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On 7:12 a.m., 27 Jul 2005, Bradley Fine wrote:
I discovered Fade by Solu Music featuring Kimblee on the Beach House Mix CD of Hed Kandi World Series Mix in 2003. That song is darn near perfection in my opinion. Everytime I listen to that track it almost hypnotizes me into this world of positive reflection. Glad to see someone else out there is as sold out to it as I am.
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On 9:16 p.m., 1 Jan 2006, Mike wrote:
One of the most hauntingly beautiful tracks I’ve heard in my life.
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On 10:49 a.m., 24 Jan 2006, nuno wrote:
i was searching for this song about one year!!like you do,while i listen the radio,i wrote some letters like “when i close my eyes”,"give me life” but always sounds me like “never fail”…thats the reason to only discovered the song in a hi5 friend profile.THIS MUSIC IS A LEGEND!!it lift me up everytime and surrounds a good vibe around me.AN AMAZINGGGGGGGG TRACK
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On 1:43 a.m., 17 Feb 2006, OLGA wrote:
That’s true…the song captures everyones hearts.It’s beautiful and gentle. Can you think of any other songs that u could recomend?? Hit me: ollgaa@op.pl The ones that i recomend u are: 1. Dj Chus presents the groove foundation-that feeling bring it back again (balearic soul mix) 2.Davis Morales ft. Lea—how would u feel (12 inch vocal mix) 3.Dj rhythm presents sould theory—drama (Warren Clarke Drama Mix) 4. Andy Caldwell ft. Jay-J—give a little (Moulton studios remix)
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On 6:34 p.m., 18 Feb 2006, Olga wrote:
Oh…I forgot to recomend u this song: Granite & Phunk—my heart (Seamus Haji & Paul Emanuel Remix)
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On 1:34 a.m., 2 May 2006, len wrote:
fade is like a drug. i couldn’t stand a day without hearing this song. it relaxes everyone’s mind and soul. i freaking love this song, really.
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On 9:53 p.m., 18 May 2006, ogie wrote:
I just recently discovered this song, actually I’ve been hearing it from the radio (magic 89.9) everytime I go to work in the morning and the song never fail to mesmerize me, it’s just soothingly relaxing I can’t help but fall in love with it. After much googling I found the title and finally downloaded it to my mp3, I’ve been listening to it non-stop up to now. I’m trying to look up for its lyrics and up to now I haven’t succeeded, so if anyone out there has it please let me know, my emails’ <deleted>
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On 6:31 p.m., 6 Jun 2006, Guy Roberts wrote:
I’ve been listening to this song for years and it’s great to hear it’s got a release at last! The Eric Kupper remix is still by far the best, and I’m glad it wasn’t the one released as I would probable get sick of it (then probably not as it’s so good!)
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On 5:06 a.m., 7 Jun 2006, Jody wrote:
First heard the song at Hed Kandi in Sheffield last year, and then found it on the mix 2006. It gets played in my house every morning while I’m getting ready for work—have to say it’s one of the best songs I have ever heard, and I even convinced a couple to use it as background music during a sit down meal at their wedding. It’s one song that will never ’Fade’! xx
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On 4:20 p.m., 13 Jun 2006, karla wrote:
never fade is best!!! i recommend breathe by telepopmusik..very relaxing..
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On 12:05 p.m., 14 Jun 2006, seav wrote:
I see there’s renewed interest in this song. I’ve written a new post here.
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On 12:13 p.m., 16 Jun 2006, felipe picon wrote:
Hi there! FADE is the best house-chillout-eletronica song EVER!!! The video—recently released—is also incredible!!! Check it out: www.hedkandi.com/solumusicfade/?play=solu
Solu Music feat. Kai Martin is also great, these guys are producing fine stuff since 1999 or earlier and this song is out there since 2001 (!!!) and I only came across it in 2005!!! I’m addicted!!!
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On 8:53 a.m., 5 Oct 2006, Elizabeth Nillos wrote:
i loved this song from the moment i heard it. my day would never be complete without FADE!!
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On 10:34 a.m., 30 Oct 2007, JohnnyInfamous wrote:
uhmm well I have to be honest I heard the song and didn’t really feel it for anything other than a downtempo mix or some warmup music. Now that I listened to it alot I can see why people like it. It’s a good vibe. I wish someone would do a harder mix of it. Like maybe Jay Borba could hook up a sweet electro mix with the twangy chorus string and the vocals. but an alright tune for the most part. not very legendary though othere than the fact Hed Kandi made it huge
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On 10:36 a.m., 30 Oct 2007, JohnnyInfamous wrote:
meh its ok. i wish someone would do an electro remix of it cause its soooo popular. good vibes though. just not lergendary as everyone makes it out to be.
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On 5:56 p.m., 30 Oct 2007, seav wrote:
@Johnny, well, it’s all a matter of taste. I love it and so do many other people but it’s perfectly fine that others don’t like it as much. I guess the song is just a bit overhyped. As for harder remixes, there are fast-tempo house remixes (like the Grant Nelson remixes), though I’m not sure if that’s what you’re looking for.
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