As I noted with his Michael Jackson mixes, Louis does an exceptional job in maintaining the original's appeal and ethos, while adding further love and care to the already impassioned production. While the Bo Diddley beat and George Michael vocals remain essentially intact, they've been repacked with an additional punch, giving the track a little more giddy up and oomph. It's hard not to be swept up by the swinging groove as George's lyrics grip your heart strings, but "Faith" proves that good things come to those who wait. The first half of Louis' mix is a delightful dance number, before that river becomes an ocean. The bridging bit starting about 2:22 sparkles with an incredible sheen, allowing the guitar to breathe, further lifting our spirits. You cannot help but think of yesterday.
It's at this point that I run out of superlatives and must simply say that Louis La Roche is truly in a class of his own. There is no one I trust more to take on the classics of yesteryear. It's not an easy task, navigating the waters of nostalgia while adding your own spin, but suffice it to say, he's been successful at every turn. Once again he's blessed us with a free download, via bandcamp below.FOLLOW LOUIS LA ROCHE: FACEBOOK SOUNDCLOUD TWITTER