Listen to a moving remix of Alex Clare’s ‘Too Close’ by Nacey

DC producer Nacey keys in on the soulful edge of the London vocalist’s ‘Too Close.’

The original version of ‘Too Close’ tries (unsuccessfully) to mellow-out a wobbling, chainsaw bass line into something more befitting Alex Clare’s bluesy pipes.

Nacey is better at capturing the song’s essence. He gently bends and warps a synth melody, letting Clare’s mournful break-up song breathe. Percussion is muted, emerging at the most heart-wrenching moments, and a tasteful guitar solo plays counterpoint to Clare.

Not all remixes have been as respectful of the composition, but Nacey has shown a light touch before, like on his remix of La Roux’s ‘Bulletproof.’ Stream and download his remix of ‘Too Close’ below.