David Gilmour ‘Between Two Points’ gets alt-J Remix
David Gilmour’s ‘Between Two Points’ has received a remix by Gus Unger-Hamilton of alt-J, giving it a hypnotic electro twist around the song’s ‘They’re right, you’re wrong’ refrain. Between Two Points is a beautiful reworking of The Montgolfier Brothers’ 1999 song featuring Romany Gilmour on lead vocals and harp. Perhaps the remix will help David Gilmour reach new audiences who might not even know David exists. This remix certainly adds a new dimension to David Gilmour’s ‘Between Two Points’.
Why Alt-J?
David Gilmour’s latest album Luck and Strange was produced by Charlie Andrew, who is best known for his work with alt-J. alt-J is an English indie rock band formed in 2007 at the University of Leeds. The band consists of Joe Newman (guitar/lead vocals), Thom Sonny Green (drums), and Gus Unger-Hamilton (keyboards/vocals). They were previously known as “Films” but had to change their name due to another band with the same name. The band name is pronounced Alt-J, the band’s name is the delta symbol Δ, which you get by pressing Alt + J on a Mac keyboard. Listen to the new remix below.
Why Remix a Song?
The history of remixing stretches back to the late 1940s, with the advent of multi-track recording technology allowing producers to manipulate separate elements of a recording. It gained prominence in the 1970s during the disco era, where DJs and producers created extended versions of tracks for dancefloors. The 1980s saw hip-hop DJs like DJ Kool Herc pioneering the use of sampling and remixing, which became a staple in hip-hop production. The rise of house and techno music in the 1980s and 1990s further entrenched remixing in the music industry, transforming popular songs into dancefloor hits. By the 1990s and 2000s, remixing had gained mainstream popularity, with artists releasing remix versions of their singles to reach wider audiences. Today, remixing is ubiquitous across all genres, often spurred by platforms like TikTok, allowing producers to put unique spins on existing tracks and sometimes even surpassing the popularity of the original versions. David Gilmour’s ‘Between Two Points’ being remixed is a continuation of this rich history of music evolution and innovation through remixing.

Source – DG