X5IGHT's latest release is a brilliant remix of The Fray's tear jerking classic ‘How to Save a Life'. Initially when I heard about this track I had a clear preconceived notion of what to expect, a cookie cutter big room edit of a now classic pop song…boy was I wrong. This track takes the emotional feel of the original and intensifies it with a dark ominous piano that is met with a just barely upbeat breakdown that juxtaposes the build beautifully. The lyrics are kept in tact and used in unison to the piano to create a very unique and powerful ambiance. Good and original music makes you feel emotions that are difficult to identify and this song does so perfectly. I was not sure if I felt nostalgia, joy, sadness or a mixture of all three…but one thing was for sure, I loved whatever it was. The best part? It is still available as a free download on X5IGHT's Soundcloud. So take a listen below and download it today!
