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The Power Of One - Powerful dance remixes!

Emile Jumean | Ontario, Canada | 11/01/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Well, I finally picked up this new CD maxi-single of Donna Summer's "Power Of One". As is the fashion these days, Donna's original ballad version (from the "Pokemon 2000" soundtrack) is transformed into 4 powerful dance mixes through the talents of remixers Jonathan Peters and Tommy Musto. This CD single contains three club mixes, and one dub mix.First off, one qualm I had about the CD is that three of the tracks were mistakenly labelled as being longer than the tracks actually were -- all three were off by at least a minute. But aside from that, the four mixes contained in this single are all very well done. Both of the Jonathan Peters mixes (Club Mix, Sound Factory Mix) are pretty hard and heavy sounding, as is his style. The J.P. Club Mix is a bit easier to listen to, whereas the Sound Factory Mix gets quite loud and overly intense at certain points in the mix. These two mixes are probably more suited to dance club enthusiasts than pop-music lovers.For the pop-music lovers out there, the Tommy Musto Vocal Mix is the gem on this single. For this mix, Donna completely re-did her vocals. Because of this, the mix doesn't suffer from the Mickey Mouse-style speeded-up vocals of the Jonathan Peters mixes. This mix is an impressive fusion of pop, funk, and jazz elements, and that combination of styles works surprisingly well together. The background vocals add an interesting dimension, as does the frequent saxophone wailing in the background. The style of this mix is unlike any other of Donna's previous remixes, and that is what makes this mix such a joy and a treat to listen to. The Tommy Musto Gel Dub is a typical dub mix, meaning a heavy beat with very little vocals - mostly samples, etc. It still is interesting to listen to, but it is not nearly as impressive as his Vocal Mix. This mix is also more suited to a club environment.With that being said, this CD single of Donna's "Power Of One" remixes is definitely a worthwhile purchase. By far the best mix is the Tommy Musto Vocal Mix, but both Jonathan Peters mixes also provide some entertainment. These mixes prove that time and time again, Donna Summer is the queen of dance....and will always be!"

The Power Of Voice

Kevin Brady | Marblehead, Ma | 11/02/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"While the orginal ballad version of this Song deserves merit, the club mixes on this disc, really soar. (espeically the Jonathon Peters mixes) The sound factory mix provides a little extra omph!! There is no denying the power of Donna Summer. Her voice is still an amazing instrument to behold. She is truely the greatest Dance Diva of any decade. She seemed to lay low for most of the 80's and 90's. But she came Back in 2000 as a force to be reckoned with on the club scene and Billboard Dance Charts."

Unbelievably catchy

Ramon Grupe Cacho | Makati, Metro Manila, The Philippines | 08/01/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This was the last CD Single of Donna that I wanted to buy to complete my collection. I cannot stomach the Pokémon craze, and I thought that she may have taken a dive doing this song; but, upon hearing it, I was floored with its rhythmic grooves and, of course, that voice that can carry any tune. The Tommy Musto Vocal Mix is indeed the best remix here. I still haven't heard the ballad version, but I can imagine it well. If you like Donna Summer, you must have this. You'll be as surprised as I am, and enjoy this single immensely. The lyric might well be shallow, but it does have its moments of power."