Chvrches' Iain Cook has produced a new remix of the Cranberries' 1993 single 'Linger'. Listen to the new track below.
According to a press release, Cook made his new track by deconstructing the original and reassembling it, keeping the late singer Dolores O'Riordan's vocal melody intact. “When I got the stems, the first thing I did was listen to Dolores' vocal tracks individually,” he explained. “Hearing them for the first time was magical. I was blown away by the intimacy and emotion in her performance. The first thing I did was sit down with the vocals on their own and rework the chords on the piano. I often find that's a great starting point with remixes, as it helps you shake off some of the associations you have with the song, and this is a song I've known and loved for over 30 years.”
In a statement, Cranberries drummer Fergal Lawler said: “Iain did a great job remixing 'Linger'. He completely re-imagined the song, creating a fresh and upbeat version of this classic.” He added, “The original Dolores' vocals are preserved and sound so beautiful and vulnerable at times. I'm sure she would love it.”
“Linger” appeared on the Cranberries' 1993 debut, Everyone else is doing it, so why can't we?
