![]() ![]() ![]() Fans of the duo will be able to hear both on Macklemore and Lewis' forthcoming VS EP re-release, set to hit the 'net October 26. ![]() ![]() While it's up for debate how this version stacks up against the original, its emotional force is undeniable. As if that weren't heartstring-tugging enough, Washingtonian singer-songwiter Chris “ Fences” Manfields jumps on board to deliver the coup de grace in the form of a nakedly emotional chorus. By Jon Dolan Michael Marcelle When Arcade Fire first came roaring out of Montreal with their firmament-strafing debut, Funeral, in 2004, they promised something new, exciting, and. Macklemore's rhymes are retained, but Lewis takes a different direction behind the boards, replacing the original's driving, Red Hot Chili Peppers-sampled backdrop with a mournfully melodic beat featuring strings, delicate piano chords, and a full backing choir. The message, of course, is one that can't be repeated often enough – so we couldn't be happier to announce that the joint is back in remixed form. Way back in November '09, Macklemore and Ryan Lewis introduced themselves to the Booth with Otherside, a cautionary cut which found the Seattle emcee-producer duo warning listeners of the devastating effects of syrup, and pleading with rappers to consider the effects of their words on young fans. ![]()
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