Remixes are usually a hit or miss and Shuzhen has given us a reason to believe in remixes again. 沙漠 Desert, Shuzhen’s Oasis Rework / Aravan 阿爾梵 is honestly a delightful musical concoction that is nectar to the ears. Every bit of the song creates its own space and leaves a mark in your memory.
There is something so delicious with the way the blending sounds on the remix, it makes Shuzhen’s vocals float above the background score. As the song begins, she creates a connection with us as it’s just her and us as listeners until the beats kick in. And when it does, it’s a whole other joyride. They don’t go overboard with the beats, the pepper the song with synth that dribbles in as the general thumping bass carries you out of this world.
The song would work incredibly well in The Farewell. The song would heighten the broken sense of celebration and mourning that is a constant in the film. This is also because the song carries the same sense of complexities in textures- melancholy and celebration. Shuzhen deserves all the love for this remix, you can do that by following the links attached below.