Pass Or Play: Emeli Sande’s Take On Being “Crazy In Love”

May 12, 2013  |  
By Drenna Armstrong
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The soundtrack for The Great Gasby has received just a much shine as the actual movie but the reviews haven’t been much better.

So, let’s forget about Jay-Z’s “$100 Bill” and Beyoncé’s remake of Amy Winehouse’s “Back to Black.”  Instead, let’s move on to a fresh new voice in the music industry who’s been making major noise.

Emeli Sandé is a Scottish soul singer whose biggest hit to date, “Next To Me,” has instantly made her a favorite among many music fans.

She recently took a big risk by remaking Beyoncé’s “Crazy In Love” for the Gatsby soundtrack.  Other than the lyrics, the sound is completely different. Where Beyonce was very pop and R&B driven, Sandé’s version has more of a jazz and big band sound to it.

The music behind Sandé’s vocals was provided by the Bryan Ferry Orchestra and they sound awesome.

But the bigger question is: What do you think of Emeli’s vocals?

Check it out and let us know what you think? Also, are you an Emeli Sandé fan?

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  • The cover version of this song that the girls on American idol top 4 did sounds better than this one. Theirs is worth the listen. And I’m a big Emeli Sande fan!

  • This sound and song is just not for Emeli….I think someone else could’ve done it and made it sound better. And this really isn’t a remake…Just a cover because she changed NO VOCALS…just the beat….I think she could’ve done a better job…especially with how talented she truly is.

  • Mira

    Her voice is wasted on this raggedy song.. Jay and Bey are desperate to win an Oscar for something..

  • Cammi

    It feels like her voice is blending in with the Instrumental music to the point where it feels like you have to strain your ears to hear her voice.

  • Tricia

    Yeah, I’m a huge Emile Sande fan, but I don’t like that. I’ll just keep waiting for her next album, which from the song she debuted at the Royal Albert concert, called Enough, should be good.

  • This is the issue: The lyrics in Crazy in Love are weak so when you put it together with a classic sound, it doesn’t sound good. It’s bubblegum which is fine but it also shows you how a catchy beat will make a song sound better than it really is.

  • Tanluv

    If this song is for The Great Gatsby, then I think it’s great! Otherwise, I don’t think it was worth remaking! It has a 1920’s sound. It would do The Great Gatsby soundtrack justice.

  • WhoMe

    Love emeli and have her album but I’m not feeling the song. I never liked the beyonce version either.