Kallinyn + Songwriter in Stoke-on-Trent, EN

Remember Them (Battle Mix) Year: 2021 Album: RT Genre: Other

This is the chorus from the 78bpm presentation. The lyrics sweep across a number of views. The chorus pledges remembrance and gratitude; the first verse speaks of youthful naivety, of war being an exciting Boys' Own adventure with your mates; the second verse sketches the harsh and brutal reality of the battlefield; and the bridge (War Mix only) begins reflectively, then is irked, if not angry, as it asks was all this loss of life necessary, was there not another way?

Remember Them (Chin-up Mix) Year: 2021 Album: RT Genre: Other

This mix is of 90bpm and details a country that is suffering and struggling, a country that is down and on the back-foot, but not defeated. There is resilience and determination, a belief that victory, however long it takes, one day will come.

Remember Them (Jazz Mix) Year: 2021 Album: RT

This 100bpm sounds happy, joyful and celebratory... but why would anyone feel that way in War? When they've won - when they've driven back the aggressor. Here there is happiness and delight, beer drinking, piano playing and street parties. 'The record will record that we did win the War'.

Remember Them (Acoustic Mix) Year: 2021 Album: RT

A very basic presentation guide-track to show that the song works acoustically - with just VOX and an acoustic guitar.

Remember Them (Blended Mix) Year: 2021 Album: RT

This basic guide-track takes the Acoustic Mix as its starting point and adds bass-line and percussion.

TEST (excerpts from four mixes) Genre: Pop

TEST, where it all began. Excerpts from four mixes: Choral, Pop, Blended and Acoustic. More mixes exist including a longer extended mix. The mixes show that the song can work across different presentations - slow or brisk, layered or sparse.

Cynicism (Pop Mix) Genre: Pop

A song that bemoans the fact that the people who are in charge are often useless. The Hyper-Extended Political Mix appears on the Nicky Sings EP. An unreleased Acoustic Mix also exists.

Heartbreak (Choral Mix) Genre: Pop

The original presentation of Heartbreak - a 'slowie' with no percussion and minimal bass. An exposed arrangement showcases the vocalist's ability.

Heartbreak (135XBass Mix) Genre: Pop

Heartbreak was originally written as a 'slowie' to capture the mood of the message of the song. This 135bpm version energises things and adds new lyrics and melodies.

Meanie / Valediction (excerpts from three mixes) Genre: Pop

Same song with two different sets of lyrics. Meanie came first and tells the (fictitious) tale of Boomer (the Port Vale mascot) being evicted by Uncle Norman (the Port Vale owner). Valediction describes how the fans have had enough of Uncle Norman's ownership and want to say goodbye to him. Again, different mixes show different presentations work.

Anybody Listening (Claustrophobic Mix) Genre: Pop

A 135bpm mix of Anybody Listening. This mix is synthesizer derived, and is more heavily layered than other mixes. A sparser Ventilated Mix exists, as does an Extended Mix and an Acoustic Mix. A Blended Mix combines acoustic guitar and synthesizer sounds. The Blended Mix is on the Nicky Sings digital EP, while the physical EP also features the Ventilated Mix. The Ventilated Mix and the Claustrophobic Mix are the tracks on the AL single release. Acoustic and Endurance mixes are at the time of writing unreleased.

Beautivity (Choral Mix) Genre: Pop

The slower, exposed mix of Beautivity which showcases the singer's voice. Lyrics omitted in the 135XBass Mix are included here. Beautifully sung - the Angels do indeed applaud.

Beautivity (135XBass Mix) Genre: Electronic

The 135bpm mix of Beautivity. Two instrumental sections exist to give the song (and the singer!) time to breathe. These sections contain vocals in the slower Choral Mix

Darling (Sweetheart Mix) Genre: Pop

A song that fondly recalls a romantic relationship and wishes it still existed. This song was supposed to be a little bit jazzy or bluesy or honky-tonk... But it isn't. I still feel it has merit though.

Kink (Chastity Mix) Genre: Pop

The clue should be in the title - this is a song for grown-ups with content for grown-ups. Unapologetic, forthright, direct and uninhibited, this song takes Pop to a place it has never previously visited, and as the lyrics advise, 'open mind required'.