Description
Timeless soul classics reimagined as sophisticated Nu-Disco.
This release, “Together,” is a remake built around Timmy Thomas’s classic “Why Can't We Live Together.” While preserving the original’s message and melodic contours, Ben Liebrand’s clear, polished production presents it anew as Nu-Disco.
Ben Liebrand has witnessed the evolution of dance music firsthand as a DJ and radio personality, and he is renowned for his ability to highlight a track’s core structure without relying on flashy embellishments. Here, he respects the original’s repetitive chord progression and sense of groove while translating it into a contemporary arrangement.
Built on a foundation of funky bass, the track unfolds smoothly as disco-inspired strings, filtered synths, and arpeggios layer together. Timmy Thomas’s vocals remain soulful and understated, as they were on the original, lending the entire track a subtle sense of uplift. The release also features a solo performance by Canadian-born Anomalie (Nicolas Dupuis), known for a playing style that spans jazz, classical, and hip-hop, adding instrumental depth that elevates the work beyond a simple remake.
A release that preserves the spirit of the original while refining its sound into something positioned between disco and Nu-Disco. A highly polished remake that works equally well on the dance floor or as listening music.
A1. Together (DJ Extended)
B1. Together (The Full Story)
Ben Liebrand is back with a brand-new single, Together, a masterclass in Nu-Disco groove.. This isn’t a remix; it’s a full-bodied original, featuring stunning solo work by Canadian virtuoso Anomalie (also known as Nicolas Dupuis), who is renowned for fusing jazz, classical, hip-hop, funk, and electronic styles into his unmistakable live electronic sound.
Together oozes retro charm with a modern twist. Funky slap basslines, shimmering disco strings, and soulful, uplifting vocals build with lush pads and arpeggiated elements that all go to create the track’s uplifting vibe. Disco-style string stabs and filtered synths give it that retro-modern hybrid sound, all wrapped in Liebrand’s unmistakably clean and warm production style.
Together’s soulful Nu-Disco groove hits all the right spots for dancefloors, poolside sessions, or classy warm-ups.
