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Old 05 May 2008, 06:03   #1
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Best "Big in Japan" ?

Brought out to the public in 1984, but demos go back another six years, according to the Dreamscapes box set.

Happy 30th anniversary!

But, there are so many different demos, remixes and performances of the song, and I'm sure everyone has a favorite in one of them, at least.

Which rendition of BiJ do you like best?

I would have put this in Polls, but there are just so many of them...

For me, I think the live version on DS4 is by far the best! It just seems to have more power behind it, more emphasis, more..."MEAT," as my brother would say.

What say you?


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Old 05 May 2008, 07:44   #2
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I know that sounds boring, but I prefer the "normal" single version. [sing]


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Old 05 May 2008, 08:05   #3
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I prefer the original album version
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Old 05 May 2008, 08:19   #4
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There are several good versions and I think I prefer the album version the most. How about a little list?

1. Album Version
2. 7" Version
3. Roland Spremberg Mix (I just love the Roland Spremberg sound which can also be found on the a-ha maserpiece song 'Summer Moved On')
4. Live On Nokia Night Of The Proms
5. Stark Naked Version
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Old 05 May 2008, 08:28   #5
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It is only the album-version who "ruler"


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Old 05 May 2008, 10:04   #6
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Original single version is the best
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Old 05 May 2008, 10:06   #7
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1. Album Version
2. 7" Version
3. Roland Spremberg Mix (I just love the Roland Spremberg sound which can also be found on the a-ha maserpiece song 'Summer Moved On')
4. Live On Nokia Night Of The Proms
5. Stark Naked Version
6. Little America (slightly modified text in Marian's presentation )
7. Dreamscapes 4


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Old 05 May 2008, 12:36   #8
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The best Vision from BiJ is for me the aktually Live Vision from the concerts!
I think, the single Vision is really boring, but the album vision is a little bit fast ... exactly right for me
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Old 05 May 2008, 16:17   #9
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Original album version for me.


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Old 05 May 2008, 18:56   #10
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Original album version for me.
I second this. That one's definitely my favorite.


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