Diamond Jigsaw Single Information and Ordering Links

[TheBang]

You thought it was over, but the promotion continues. Diamond Jigsaw single release scheduled for June 6. Details to follow.

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[Strawman]

Do you know the track listing? I've always wanted a longer version of DJ and are there other "B" sides on the release?

Waiting in anticipation.......:cool:

[joethelion]

Least. Surprising. Single. Ever.

but seriously folks...

while it's not necessarily my favorite track off the album (ok - it's my least favorite)
this one - absolutely - makes "the most sense"

if at least from a "commercial standpoint"

[holden]

Please let there be UW B-Sides! So tired of singles with multiple remixes that are borderline unlistenable.


You're right joethelion - the only surprise about this track getting a single release is that it's coming out 8 or 9 months after the album's release. But mayyyyybeeee there could be a surprise on that tracklist?

[ultradave]

Even 1 B-Side track would be nice. I was hoping for a Between Stars single - IMHO it's one of the best tracks off the album and totally remixable... :rolleyes:

[bryantm3]

PLEASE MAKE IT A 7" SINGLE, PLEASE MAKE IT A 7" SINGLE

[big screen satellite]

well i hope they release this (http://hotfile.com/dl/118089459/3a0f4a7/uwbarkingmix1.mp3.html) version ;) lol

i hope someone mixes in some van halen with it

[darktrain]

Maybe this one will be included?:

http://soundcloud.com/jacobplant/underworld-jigsaw-diamond-jacob-plant-remix/comments

or this one?

http://inyourspeakers.com/content/news/new-remix-album-expensive-looks-04062011

[Dino3D]

I WANT cd single!!!!!!

[Champiness]

well i hope they release this (http://hotfile.com/dl/118089459/3a0f4a7/uwbarkingmix1.mp3.html) version ;) lol

i hope someone mixes in some van halen with it

Make that two of us! That "80's version" trumps all others in my opinion!

[TheBang]

Maybe this one will be included?:

http://soundcloud.com/jacobplant/underworld-jigsaw-diamond-jacob-plant-remix/comments

or this one?

http://inyourspeakers.com/content/news/new-remix-album-expensive-looks-04062011

I think you are probably right on both counts. Here also is the Dubstep remix, and the Radio Edit:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0ePKRhfJEI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XClYer2cnFs

[gypster]

I actually thought of D.J. being a single, though i didn't think it was the least surprising, it still has a commercial vibe to it but i just see ALAF and scribble more as singles. but any way i'm super siked for this!!!! Also an Instrumental version maybe??????

[khouri]

More than remixes or even B-sides, I'd really like an alternate studio version featuring the Van Halen synths from the original live version.

[BrotherLovesDub]

More than remixes or even B-sides, I'd really like an alternate studio version featuring the Van Halen synths from the original live version.

exactly

[the mongoose]

The Van Halen synth sucks ass, nooooo!

[crazysugarboy]

I love DJ - we get to hear Karl really rocking out on his guitar

[Champiness]

The Van Halen synth sucks ass, nooooo!

Hush. You already got the album version.

[gypster]

we get to hear Karl really rocking out on his guitar

yeeeeeee! :D

[stimpee]

I love DJ. Here's the video (http://youtu.be/QgPUxjQOk-w)

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More than remixes or even B-sides, I'd really like an alternate studio version featuring the Van Halen synths from the original live version.

Me too!! Listening to both versions, they really kind of changed the focus - the live version has these big chord changes in the chorus, but the Barking version really neuters it. I dig the album version a lot though, has a great New Order vibe to it and rocks pretty hard, but I fell in love with that live version.

Hope "Between Stars" is next!!

[Dirty Canuck]

I love DJ. Here's the video (http://youtu.be/QgPUxjQOk-w)

Well played, Stimpee, well played.

[TheBang]

Another remix, probably on the single:

Diamond Jigsaw (Wagon Cookin Remix)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEUneXdoABA

[Dirty0900]

Can we have the UW bootleg synth version that was played before the release of Barking?

Or a b-side.

[gypster]

id really like to if they a released all of the instruments separated like Bird 1

[joethelion]

I love DJ. Here's the video (http://youtu.be/QgPUxjQOk-w)


damn... I was thinking the same thing...

I just wasn't fast enough I guess!

[froopy seal]

Disclaimer: I don't like the original. Generic beat, generic guitar, generic vocals = generic vocal house (with "vocal house" being the most insulting genre label an electronic-music song may attain).

Maybe this one will be included?:

http://soundcloud.com/jacobplant/underworld-jigsaw-diamond-jacob-plant-remix/commentsThis is the one titled "Klaxon Handclap Cheapster Mix", right?

or this one?

http://inyourspeakers.com/content/news/new-remix-album-expensive-looks-04062011As they say, it barely resembles the original. Drones out like an endless buildup. At least it's interesting.

I think you are probably right on both counts. Here also is the Dubstep remix, and the Radio Edit:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0ePKRhfJEIAs annoying as Mr. Plant's "normal" remix (cf. above), albeit in an infinitesimally different way.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XClYer2cnFsThis one has a big advantage: It's shorter than the original.

Another remix, probably on the single:

Diamond Jigsaw (Wagon Cookin Remix)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEUneXdoABAHandclap time again. Unbearable on first listen. Now, comparing it to the alternatives, it's comparatively enjoyable as well as more appealing than the original.

Where do I buy the single?

[big screen satellite]

seriously how many remixes, original or not, are liked by fans of the band or any band, they are there to serve a purpose, but really not worth assessing each one, people like to add their own remixes - and play them out so that the track fits in a set, and in all honesty most dj's rarely play the original, as its usually too radio - hence millions of dodgy mixes.

whatever mixes do officially surface - one or two might please one or two fans, but thats about it. i love remixes, more music and variations, but are they better than the original - almost never... compare and judge away, but don't expect enjoyment from the experience

remixes in the internet age are meaningless megabytes in the system, use them wisely, i say

[joethelion]

I think I see what you're getting at BSS...

There absolutely has (in this day and age) been a glut of too many remixes of tracks, where QUANTITY outweighs QUALITY

having said that - there are some bands that seem to still overtly try to 'seek out' certain producers who can/will remix tracks to a level that are "at least as good" / "better" than the original... Depeche Mode springs to mind for example.

on the flip side - UNKLE (in recent years) seem to just try to get as many remixes as possible out of a single track (and most of them are crap)

what's so disappointing about the remixes off of the "Barking" tracks - is that:

A) We KNOW that there are unreleased tracks from the album, or at least songs from sessions that led up to the album.

B) I always thought the point of "Barking" was that it was supposed to be a 'dialogue' between UW and the other producers, where UW would give a track to someone, they'd give it back, and then UW would do "a version of their version" (which I don't really think happened)

C) Actually decent remixes of the "Barking" singles have been few and far between... Like SBTRKT's "Bird1" Breakage's "Always Loved a Film" ... but beyond that... not so much...

[Champiness]

Disclaimer: I don't like the original. Generic beat, generic guitar, generic vocals = generic vocal house (with "vocal house" being the most insulting genre label an electronic-music song may attain).

This is the one titled "Klaxon Handclap Cheapster Mix", right?

As they say, it barely resembles the original. Drones out like an endless buildup. At least it's interesting.

As annoying as Mr. Plant's "normal" remix (cf. above), albeit in an infinitesimally different way.
This one has a big advantage: It's shorter than the original.

Handclap time again. Unbearable on first listen. Now, comparing it to the alternatives, it's comparatively enjoyable as well as more appealing than the original.

Where do I buy the single?

Evan? (http://www.swanfungus.com/2011/01/in-which-i-review-the-entire-coachella-2011-lineup.html) Is that you?

[testudo]

I fell in love with DiaJig (my nickname for it) with this video, i love the vibe of it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sM3Z2AKh4Xk&feature=youtube_gdata_player
I think the closest thing released so far is the demo.

On other fantasies: I think they should beg Steve Reich to do a remix of DiaJig... I think it would be brilliant to hear a pulsed out version, but don't get me wrong they really should release vanhalenvanhalen version(synth version)

[Dino3D]

Amazon has a 3-track digital single with a new mix: James Dean Bradfield / Loz Williams Remix. More rocky, big beat mix.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Diamond-Jigsaw/dp/B0051S6LY0/ref=sr_shvl_album_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1305968374&sr=301-1

[the mongoose]

Wagon Cooking mix starts off good but then when the disco shit starts up its really terrible and my brain recoils in horror.

Jacob Plant version is super duper horrible, made even worse by his Soundcloud comments on every single user's comment in the track along the lines of...."Great bass!" <-- "Glad you like it, more like this on the way! :-) " :rolleyes:

[testudo]

Longer sample of JDB Loz Williams mix here:
http://www.junodownload.com/products/diamond-jigsaw/1751336-02/

I want to like this, because I love Manics, but it just ain't working for me...

[gypster]

wait? so that thing on amazon is the exact single??? If so, its kinda a crappy in my opinion. I the remixes are a bit mediocre, and i was hoping for that demo or more interesting stuff...

[testudo]

wait? so that thing on amazon is the exact single??? If so, its kinda a crappy in my opinion. I the remixes are a bit mediocre, and i was hoping for that demo or more interesting stuff...

I bet there are some other remixes, but yes... It's sad.

I hope for there next album, they go all the way opposite, no remixes by others, no collaboration with others... Pure underworld magic.

[gypster]

I hope for there next album, they go all the way opposite, no remixes by others, no collaboration with others... Pure underworld magic.

I know a lot of people were upset with this barking, but i actually really liked this album, i know it had more a commercial touch but these songs are so uplifting and fun.(besides Grace, only one i dont like from album) Also loved Louisiana...

[joethelion]

I actually like the JDB mix of the song... and I'm not even a Manic Street Preachers fan. I'll admit - I did try to get into them... I bought "Know Your Enemy" and actually really liked it - so I bought that 'greatest hits' album of theirs... and liked basically none of the non-remix tracks (except for one, I forget the title)

although - I do think that guitar solo is a bit out of place...

[Champiness]

I think most people were disappointed because it was basically the album we had all been waiting for (ALAF, Bird 1 aka Strumpet, Scribble etc), but with an extra degree of separation from the originals we loved - I'm sure everyone would have been fine with it if it had been a remix album instead of the big, flashy LP it was. The bonus disc lessened the blow a bit, but still there's songs which we'll never be able to hear our favorite versions of - the 80's version of Diamond Jigsaw for example!

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Moon in Water also springs to mind. The original radio broadcast of that was amazing, really thought they'd expand that into some 10-minute epic closer instead of a pop song.

[testudo]

Seems the US is getting the single a day earlier on June 5th...

Check it out at Amazon.com (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0051RORVA/ref=as_li_ss_til?tag=benkni-20&camp=213381&creative=390973&linkCode=as4&creativeASIN=B0051RORVA&adid=0V288S3GNFDXEEP7VZD4)

[BrotherLovesDub]

Sorry but this whole single seems like they're trying to fail. Both mixes are shit. How is there not an extended PVD full on trance mix? Not that I want to hear that but seems like they could have at least tried to get it played on some dancefloors. What about that overhyped prick Deadmau5? Lots of idiots like his music and his style would fit Diamond Jigsaw.

[testudo]

How is there not an extended PVD full on trance mix?

Hear, hear

[negative1]

i've been checking for promo's and haven't seen any yet.
maybe this will be a two parter? and another single with
more remixes? (either digital/physical - cd or vinyl?)

later
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[big screen satellite]

Sorry but this whole single seems like they're trying to fail. Both mixes are shit. How is there not an extended PVD full on trance mix? Not that I want to hear that but seems like they could have at least tried to get it played on some dancefloors. What about that overhyped prick Deadmau5? Lots of idiots like his music and his style would fit Diamond Jigsaw.

*hides*

i quite like deadmau5 :o

but yeah, they could have asked pvd to remix his own production...

but getting bloody dullards like the MSP in is fail imo

[testudo]

but getting bloody dullards like the MSP in is fail imo

Underworld were owed a remix, since Underworld a track on 2nd to last LP released...
Underworld love Manics... you should too. I agree with you that the remix is a fail, but such is life.

[big screen satellite]

Underworld were owed a remix, since Underworld a track on 2nd to last LP released...
Underworld love Manics... you should too. I agree with you that the remix is a fail, but such is life.


Underworld love a lot of music that i'm not keen on, then again R & K are over 50 ;)

yeah being owed a remix is fair enough... i'll let it lie - just this once

i'd have liked an official Marshal Watson remix on this one ;)

[bazwint]

Sorry but this whole single seems like they're trying to fail.

Indeed. Why nothing on underworldlive? Or am I missing something.

I love deadmau5 too, btw :)

[testudo]

Any word of the track listing for the promo cd? I hope there is an extended mix.

[froopy seal]

seriously how many remixes, original or not, are liked by fans of the band or any band, they are there to serve a purpose, but really not worth assessing each one, people like to add their own remixes - and play them out so that the track fits in a set, and in all honesty most dj's rarely play the original, as its usually too radio - hence millions of dodgy mixes.

whatever mixes do officially surface - one or two might please one or two fans, but thats about it. i love remixes, more music and variations, but are they better than the original - almost never... compare and judge away, but don't expect enjoyment from the experience
I agree with you, Matt. Purposes of remixes are to broaden diversity, to display more aspects of a song, to bring the song to a wider audience (and, hence, to sell it more often). I'm always happy about a diverse array of remixes. It just struck me that I don't like ANY of the remixes of Jiamond Digsaw. The underlying problem is that I don't like the original itself, so I seem to have deluded myself into hoping that I would certainly find one of the remixes entertaining.

Evan? (http://www.swanfungus.com/2011/01/in-which-i-review-the-entire-coachella-2011-lineup.html) Is that you?
Oh, if only I were.

(Thanks for the link, I feel honoured to confused with Evan. I am wary of excessive use of the attribute 'hilarious' but that rant surely requires it. This Evan guy seems like a delightfully misanthropic fella who appreciates an ironic mustache.)

How is there not an extended PVD full on trance mix?
Careful, son. What do you want, trance in general OR early-90s trance trance OR full-on specifically? Or even some pseudo-innovative neo full-on with a fair amount of bleep patterns (might be indicated by existing Diamond Jigsaw remixes)? Watch that attitude, boy. You gotta be serious with something as important as trance music. Next thing, you're wandering about telling people Genesis and Underworld started prog...

[holden]

I feel like this is a bit like the "Jumbo" single, or worse, the deleted "Twist" release.
Released into a void.

Has "Diamond Jigsaw" received any airplay? I live in the USA, so none of the tracks from "Barking" did, but at least there was a certain amount of indie buzz around "Scribble" and "Always Loved a Film".

I really do enjoy the album and welcome a single if there's something new from UW to hear, but not a string of remixes by whatever semi-trendy producer of the month tacks a bit of Jigsaw vocals over his/her crap track.

[testudo]

I feel like this is a bit like the "Jumbo" single, or worse, the deleted "Twist" release.


hmmm... more like Bruce Lee single. The Jumbo release is actually my favorite (of when UW stopped remixing their own tracks), i dig all of the tracks, and love the Jedi's mixes.

[TheBang]

Looks like these are the remixes:

http://www.maxipromotion.com/singles/2011/diamond-jigsaw/

[Champiness]

powerful rave-ups

Ugh.

[BrotherLovesDub]

morgan page is a surprise. he did some good stuff in the late 90s/early 00s.

[gypster]

mogaui is the best remix on their, but these remixes are not that great because DJ is not a very re mixable song, original will always be the best.....

[Champiness]

I still don't see why the mid-production version with the synths never saw a release. It sounded pretty much done when they played it live!

[big screen satellite]

I still don't see why the mid-production version with the synths never saw a release. It sounded pretty much done when they played it live!


its not gonna happen Champs.... leave it... as much as we want it the 1980's style version will never see the light of day, maybe it was just a dream and it never really happened....

[testudo]

its not gonna happen Champs.... leave it... as much as we want it the 1980's style version will never see the light of day, maybe it was just a dream and it never really happened....

WE WILL ALWAYS HAVE LAS VEGAS!

[TheBang]

What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. Unless it gets recorded.

[testudo]

What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. Unless it gets recorded.

SPOILER ALERT:

Unless Alan (hmmm... is this Karl or Rick) keeps the pictures!

[testudo]

Anyone have a clue of where to get the promo mixes. Please PM. Thank you very much in advance!

[big screen satellite]

SPOILER ALERT:

Unless Alan (hmmm... is this Karl or Rick) keeps the pictures!


this thread has turned into the Hangover Pt. 3 or Charlie Sheen on tour with U/w

[joethelion]

so did only the Jacob Plant and James Dean Bradfield remixes get released?

I haven't found any of the others... at all
and that's by going through both official and unofficial means...

[testudo]

so did only the Jacob Plant and James Dean Bradfield remixes get released?

I haven't found any of the others... at all
and that's by going through both official and unofficial means...

Yeah, I bought the Jacob Plant and James Dean Bradfield remixes through Amazon.

I am looking for all through official and unofficial as well...

ALSO: Seems as if NME is giving away the James Dean Bradfield mix: Here (http://www.nme.com/blog/index.php?blog=122&title=underworld_data_romance_free_mp3s&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1)

So I assume this is legal?

AND ALSO: Morgan Page played his remix on his most recent podcast (http://feeds2.feedburner.com/MorganPagePodcast)

[bazwint]

so did only the Jacob Plant and James Dean Bradfield remixes get released?

I haven't found any of the others... at all
and that's by going through both official and unofficial means...

And I thought it was just me being internet-ly challenged. No promo CDs appeared either. Odd way to release a single.

[testudo]

And I thought it was just me being internet-ly challenged. No promo CDs appeared either. Odd way to release a single.

I find it really hard to believe that no one on this board has these mixes

[negative1]

nevermind, thebang already put up the link..
not sure if they were downloadable before..

later
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[testudo]

nevermind, thebang already put up the link..
not sure if they were downloadable before..

later
-1

Songs are there, but not downloadable (http://www.maxipromotion.com/singles/2011/diamond-jigsaw/)

[TheBang]

Here are download links:

Morgan Page Remix: http://www.maxipromotion.com/listen/?track_id=6276
Moguai Remix: http://www.maxipromotion.com/listen/?track_id=6208
Wagon Cookin' Remix: http://www.maxipromotion.com/listen/?track_id=6202

Just right-click those and choose Save As... They might download with a .html file extension. You'll need to remove that so that they end in .mp3.

[Dirty0900]

I'd get these before there removed!

[testudo]

Here are download links:

Morgan Page Remix: http://www.maxipromotion.com/listen/?track_id=6276
Moguai Remix: http://www.maxipromotion.com/listen/?track_id=6208
Wagon Cookin' Remix: http://www.maxipromotion.com/listen/?track_id=6202

Just right-click those and choose Save As... They might download with a .html file extension. You'll need to remove that so that they end in .mp3.

I said nice one bruva!!!!! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrjtJBxSUKQ)

[bazwint]

I said nice one bruva!!!!! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrjtJBxSUKQ)

Yeah, thanks very much.

[funkboy3]

Here are download links:

Morgan Page Remix: http://www.maxipromotion.com/listen/?track_id=6276
Moguai Remix: http://www.maxipromotion.com/listen/?track_id=6208
Wagon Cookin' Remix: http://www.maxipromotion.com/listen/?track_id=6202

Just right-click those and choose Save As... They might download with a .html file extension. You'll need to remove that so that they end in .mp3.

So, I really have to wonder (ok, not really, but still) if its possible that these are the ones that were meant to be released and the two that actually were had been intended for the scrap pile and there was some mislabelling or something?

[froopy seal]

I said nice one bruva!!!!! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrjtJBxSUKQ)
Can't be missed. 20 quid. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BjfJlCDisY) [Redeemable by one Mr. LeBäng.]

[Troy McClure]

Found a new Diamond Jigsaw remix via the OM Facebook page.


Underworld - Diamond Jigsaw (the invisible's instrumental) http://rcrdlbl.com/2011/06/13/download_underworld_diamond_jigsaw_the_invisible_s _instrumental_

Direct download here: http://www.multiupload.com/72BUHKSDPT

I really want to hear a vocal version of this remix.

Jason

[Champiness]

Yet another remix that has nothing to do with the original. It's like they're afraid of Rick's work or something.

[testudo]

what is the deal with the release it self, its like they are afraid of releasing promos.

[Strawman]

........so after all was said and done......what is the track listing? And why can't you buy it from underworldlive?:confused:

[the mongoose]

........so after all was said and done......what is the track listing? And why can't you buy it from underworldlive?:confused:

I believe that the correct answer to both of your questions is:

"Its shit"


:D

[testudo]

Another digital promo, this one has the vocal for The Invisible remix

http://www.discogs.com/Underworld-Diamond-Jigsaw/release/2983476

Also is the louder version is a bit louder?

[testudo]

Digital release of DJ club mixes on July 26 (next Tuesday)

via Amazon.com (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005C7PCQ8/ref=as_li_ss_til?tag=benkni-20&camp=0&creative=0&linkCode=as4&creativeASIN=B005C7PCQ8&adid=043CKAKD4JKS2MW430QT)

Diamond Jigsaw (Julien Chaptal Remix) sounds somewhat promising... anyone hear the whole thing?

[froopy seal]

Another digital promo, this one has the vocal for The Invisible remix

http://www.discogs.com/Underworld-Diamond-Jigsaw/release/2983476
Forgive my ignorance, but what is a 'digital promo'? I mean, how do the compiling and distribution work? What does it make 'promo'?

P. S.: Having to ask about digital promos, but knowing what a vinyl is makes me feel old.

[joethelion]

yea - I don't understand how you could have a "digital promo"

it's like - "here, take these mp3 copies of the single FOR FREE NOW... and in a couple of weeks, please buy the exact same thing ...please!"

also - I played the "louder" mix, and I didn't notice anything different, I do like the invisibles remix though... but I think the instrumental works a bit better

[Dirty0900]

I've been sent more digital promos recently. I'm assuming that the PRs/labels can trace leaks easier this way or summin.

[TheBang]

The digital promos are mostly for DJ's and radio stations, and the like. I think it's easier for them to distribute rather than sending out CDs and such.

[froopy seal]

Evidently. So I guess the fact that makes those ZIP folders of digital music files 'promo' is that they're not yet available on the open market, or at least not all of the tracks, and are distributed solely for the purposes of airplay and reviews?

Doesn't sound hunt-worthy to me as a moderately obsessive collector-fan... :/

[froopy seal]

I've been sent more digital promos recently. I'm assuming that the PRs/labels can trace leaks easier this way or summin.Are those promos watermarked?

[TheBang]

They're promo by virtue of the fact that they're intended (and generally given for free) for promotional purposes, rather than retail sale, regardless of whether they're available at retail or not.

I don't think they're generally watermarked, unless labeled as such.

[negative1]

the 5 track club mixes should be out by now..
the only new mix is :
=================
Diamond Jigsaw (Julien Chaptal Remix) 7min:17sec

a very low key dub..

later
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[testudo]

The Louder version is louder. All of the sounds are much more prominent in the mix (excuse my non-musical description.)