'Only Love Knows' Remix Contest Top 25

80s New Jack Swing, SynthPop, trip-hop glitchcore saxaphone saxaboom Alternative, Heavy Djent SubGenre: dark fantasy / Electronic technical dark jazz / ambient / illbient fusion, Blends pulsing distorted electronic beats, lush ambient layers, and improvisational jazz for a cinematic, introspective vibe with intricate, glitchy undertones and melodic arpeggios, Music: Mid-tempo, uneven pulses, dynamic shifts from chaotic highs to quiet lulls, Starts with jagged synths, builds with layers, ends in eerie silence, Solos mix frenetic jazz with electronic swells, Instruments: Synths: Distorted leads, ambient pads, arpeggiated bass for rhythm and depth, Jazz Piano/Keys: Sharp, improvised runs for emotional tension, Electronic Drums: Heavy, syncopated beats to drive lyrics, Jazz Horns: Piercing bursts in pre-chorus for urgency, Ambient Drones: Gritty layers for immersive feel In Don Nyx Style

gentle indie folk / acoustic singer-songwriter ballad, warm nylon-string guitar and soft piano, light organic drums and brushes, intimate live-room feeling, focus on the original indie folk mood, emotional and nostalgic but hopeful, subtle Latin R&B influence only in the vocal phrasing, plus a very soft amapiano / afro groove (light log drum and shaker) that slowly appears after the first chorus without overpowering the song, bilingual female vocal (English + Spanish), warm soulful tone, not too high-pitched, close-mic, lots of feeling and small ad-libs, lush but delicate reverb, wide stereo, cinematic but gentle, sounds like indie folk meets Latin soul, with the original folk style staying front and center

experimental electronica, paranoid undertones, guilt-ridden vocals, downtempo with driving kick pattern that enters mid-song, claustrophobic mix with compressed dynamics, high-pass filtered reverb creating distance, sporadic glitching on key phrases, unsettling stereo panning, subtle pitch drift on vocals suggesting instability, percussion that enters unpredictably then locks into urgent shuffle, bass that swells then cuts abruptly, synth textures that feel surveilled and anxious, minimal headroom to create pressure, unresolved chord progressions, reverb tails that get crushed mid-decay, hi-hats increase in frequency building forward momentum, tempo push in final section without resolving tension

Bass and vocal focused mix, Syncopated futuristic bouncy deep bass dream pop fused with future bass bubblegum trap, Soft, subtle lo-fi trap drums, Perfect Production Quality, Melodic ear candy, serene reverse swell fx, Warm melancholic walking piano, staccato string plucks, dynamic melodic transitions, Smooth dreamy male crooner vocal

A lo-fi vintage broadcast soundscape opens with dusty upright piano, brushed snare, and warm tape hiss, Crackling static, orchestral stabs, and muted trumpet layer in dusty hues, while warbled synth pads swell like rogue equipment, Spoken-word verses float amid vinyl crackle, static-laced strings, and distant thunder, with AM radio tuning noises seamlessly transitioning sections, The sensual narrator’s gently distorted voice conveys surreal melancholy over subtly melodic backdrops

Future Rave, Melodic Festival EDM, 130 BPM, Female power lead vocal — clean, bright, modern; soft breathy tone in intro, strong belts in drops; no male vocal, Aggressive sidechain pumping kick and bass, Huge supersaw stacks in drops, Dark neon atmosphere, night drive, lovers running into the light, Vocal chops only in drops — clear, anthemic: (somewhere) (love knows) (we go) (tonight) (fly high) (oh-oh-oh) (we rise) (into the light), Snare build-ups + filtered white noise risers + reverse reverb before drops, Hands-up attack: wide stereo leads, tight punchy low-end, crisp highs, Emotion: euphoric escape, freedom, love adventure, Big reverb tails, festival crowd energy, Keep full lyrics exactly as provided, Structure follows EDM sections strictly, Modern club polish, No funk, no retro, no guitars

Create a lively honky-tonk–inspired remix with a gritty barroom energy, Keep the core band: raw electric guitar, twangy steel guitar sliding through melodic accents, playful fiddle lines, a slightly detuned upright piano with that typical honky-tonk wobble, upright bass slapping softly, and a rustic drum feel, Add touches of exotic percussion like washboard and spoons for rhythmic sparkle, Bring in small flourishes of harmonica or a light folk accordion for color, but keep everything warm, dusty and human, The remix should feel upbeat and loose, with a singer delivering a relaxed, charismatic storytelling vibe, Let the groove bounce, let the steel guitar breathe between phrases, and let the piano stumble charmingly as if the keys have lived a life, Add a tasteful modern polish: subtle sidechain pulses, gentle stereo wideners, and a discreet low-end glue, but preserve the imperfect, joyful spirit of classic honky-tonk

Title: Only Love Knows (Indie Folk Version) Genre: Indie Folk × Acoustic Ballad Language: English Mood: Nostalgic, heartfelt, free-spirited, intimate → rising into communal singalong Tempo: Mid-tempo (85–95 BPM), laid-back but driving Key: G major (bright, open folk tonality) Instrumentation: - Acoustic guitar (fingerpicking in verses, strumming in chorus) - Banjo or mandolin for bright accents - Violin/Fiddle with emotional melodic lines - Cajón or light percussion (shaker, tambourine) for organic groove - Acoustic bass, warm and round - Background vocals (male/female mix) in chorus for singalong atmosphere Vocal Style: - Warm, slightly raspy lead vocal - Storytelling delivery, intimate in verses - Layered harmonies in chorus, crowd-like singalong on “Only love knows” Atmosphere: - Campfire / road trip vibe - Intimate verses → explosive, communal choruses - Final chorus: handclaps + crowd harmonies repeating “Only love knows”

HIP HOP, RAP POP, FUTURE TRAP, SYNTH-POP, GLITCH CORE POP, VOCAL CHOPS FUTURE TRAP, ENERGETIC DRUMS AND BASS, SYNTHETIZED CLASSICAL TRUMPET SOUNDS, CINEMATIC HIP HOP AND FUTURE TRAP STYLE SONG

Intimate British indie/dream-pop built around a soft London RP female vocal that is breathy, fragile, and close-mic, sitting clearly in the foreground with minimal reverb, Delivery is quiet, behind the beat, and emotionally tender, Two guitars shape the track: the main guitar uses sparse slow single-note motifs, gentle held tones, and occasional soft chord swells, while a second guitar provides slow expressive melodic lines and intro themes kept behind the vocal, Guitars stay atmospheric with no repetitive picking, Bass is warm and rounded with subtle melodic lifts but controlled low-end to protect vocal clarity, Drums use brushed or soft-stick textures and low-energy atmospheric motion without forming rhythmic drive, Production is minimal and clear with warm room tone and uncluttered low-mids, The chorus uses a breath-heavy mournful vocalise that feels intimate, lonely, and unresolved

Dark atmospheric synth-pop eerie, electronic deathcore, metal core, experimental

Fantasy acoustic track with gentle, storybook mood, Tempo 82–92 BPM, Soft piano, glockenspiel, light strings, warm woodwinds, and subtle chimes, Add small harp or koto-like plucks for fairy sparkle, Use brushed percussion or soft hand drums for a walking-through-the-forest feeling, The music should feel like discovering a secret path in a magical forest, Theme: two children wandering into a hidden place, a fairy door only they can find, Atmosphere must be warm, safe, and glowing, Melody simple and lyrical for kids, Structure: [Verse] quiet forest steps, soft instrumentation, fairy shimmer, [Bridge] widen the harmony like the forest opening, chimes floating, [Final] gentle return, glowing ending, Mix: vocal warm and close, piano center, glockenspiel slightly right, woodwinds soft, Reverb short, natural, Master −10 to −9 LUFS, ceiling −1 dBTP, Japanese fantasy lyrics

shimmering major-key guitars, long emotional crescendos, soft harmony vocals blooming into massive distortion, cinematic hopeful heaviness

Fast tempo latin jazz, with driving samba percussion, prominent maracas and congas, a groovy bassline, fun and danceable, 1960s instrumental, 90's house, deep tech house, soca A high-energy, upbeat soul dance music track Epic late 70s disco funk, QJ style production, featuring a bright and punchy horn section by The Seawind Horns, Jerry Hey style arrangement strings and horns, powerful and tight rhythm section, rich and layered percussion, Halftime Shuffle, funky rhythm guitar riffs, and rich strings, percussion + percussion + percussion, high speed funk, [TOM-TOM], [SNARE DRUM], [TAMBOURINE], [CONGA], [BONGO], super rhythm section, Catchy and memorable melod, key B major + G minor

Uptempo dance-pop/electro-R&B in the style of major 2000s pop collaborations, featuring production typical of that era's urban-pop hits: highly syncopated beats with unpredictable groove blending hip-hop and electro, without copying any existing song, Powerful brass riff like a marching band fanfare returning as the ultra-catchy main hook, big modern hip-hop beat with dry punchy kick, snappy claps/snares, metallic percussion and cowbells, sirens and countdown effects creating intense urgency, Tempo around 112 BPM, "race against time" atmosphere for a high-stakes moment (saving the world, life-changing decision), but with irresistible festive dance energy, ​ Verses alternate between confident slightly nasal very rhythmic female pop voice and smooth male R&B voice with falsetto notes, heavy call & response on chorus, Hyper-catchy chorus built around key urgency phrase (no original lyrics), powerful backing vocals, low spoken ad-libs like a producer commenting and driving the groove

A tranquil, downtempo lounge track blending ambient textures with world music instrumentation, Features soft electric piano chords, warm analog pads, and subtle vinyl crackle for a vintage, lo-fi atmosphere, Gentle hand percussion (bongos, shakers, frame drums) creates a slow, hypnotic groove at 70–85 BPM, Layered with airy synths, distant chimes, and Tibetan singing bowls for a meditative, spiritual tone, Occasional melodic phrases from nylon-string guitar or bamboo flute add organic warmth, Bass is deep, rounded, and unobtrusive—supporting the mix without dominating, The overall mood is serene, introspective, and slightly exotic, ideal for yoga, massage, or mindful reflection, Minimal harmonic movement, with extended chords and slow filter sweeps, Reverb-heavy mix with wide stereo imaging and soft transients, No vocals, Emphasis on space, breath, and emotional stillness

Live concert version in the style, Vocalist vocalist with a rich, smoky, soulful voice, slight rasp, strong emotional phrasing, retro 60s soul-jazz tone, Backing band featuring warm upright bass, brushed drums, vintage electric piano (Rhodes), muted trumpet, smooth saxophone fills, and lightly overdriven jazz guitar, Add subtle vinyl warmth, live club ambience, and intimate reverb, Audience reactions throughout — cheering, clapping, and a lively jazz-club mood, During the final chorus, the singer invites the crowd to join in, and the audience sings along loudly and joyfully with call-and-response energy, Lyrics:

Hardcore hip hop / trap / dark track, Deep 808s, gritty drums, dark cinematic synths, heavy bass, Raw, aggressive, raspy vocals with confident female rap verses and aggressive shouted hooks with hard drops, The male-rapped chorus is just as raw and sharp: low-to-mid male tone, gritty texture, intense aggressive presence for the memorable chorus, Mood: powerful, dangerous, tense, slightly aggressive, electric, with equal bite and attitude in both voices, The verses are rapped either by a female or male rapper, and the chorus is rapped by the other, The chorus consists of aggressive EDM elements

Indie Pop, Female Voice, belting, Bedroom Pop, Lo-fi Pop, with a touch of modern Japanese City Pop and alternative R&B, The sound is built on a clean and dreamy electric guitar (chorus effect) and a warm Fender Rhodes electric piano, Essential is a melodic, prominent and groovy bassline, which is the anchor of the song, The drums are a mix of a smooth lo-fi electronic drum machine with organic and slightly swinging hi-hats, The harmony uses sophisticated and melancholic jazz chords (Major 7ths), The production is intimate, warm, with a slight tape hiss, The vocals are feminine, soft, whispered, as if recorded very close (close-mic'd), with an introspective delivery, The overall mood is that of a rainy afternoon in Portland: cozy, reflective and bittersweet, A feeling of nostalgia and search for identity, The rhythm is calm and steady (slow-to-mid-tempo)

[Avant-garde JAZZ-HOP SOUL LIVE first, PERFECT DISCO/BRAZILIAN-JAZZ ULTRA MELLOW GROOVE WORLD MUSIC/LATIN 66BPM] [AMAZING cinematic collage masterpiece: CLASSICAL/organic groove by DJ's DJ world-class EXPERIMENTAL IDM band] [RUNTIME: 4:00 HARD STOP] [2 protagonists: BASS & PIANO] [MAIN vocals: cool/sweet husky Female, RAW/TECHNICAL/but never too much] [81-piece orchestra: woodwinds/percussion/strings/horns/huge Gospel Choir, provides a rich/emotional foundation, supporting massive GROOVE with exceptional counter-melodies & scatting] [harmony: lead by a moody/aesthetic Rhodes piano, complex/bittersweet voicings] [virtuosic-arrangement: constantly evolve, perfect/complex/stylish/SURPRISING sound design arc from 1st note/epic climax/finale] [VIBE & CORE MOTIF: Dorian/Phrygian/euphonic/HOOK-GRADE-ARPEGGIO/SAMPLING-FRIENDLY-MELODY/SENSUAL-counter-melodies/melancholy/Catharsis] [Audiophile-grade quality, perfectly balanced frequency spectrum] [drums: lyrical/complex polyrhythms/live jazz]

Violin, Antonio Stradivari, Niccolò Paganini, warm legato, emotional slides, soft melodic lines Viola, Gasparo da Salò, William Primrose, mellow depth, indie warmth, subtle harmonies Cello, Antonio Stradivari, Pablo Casals, smooth resonance, heartfelt tone, grounding presence Double Bass, Gasparo da Salò, Giovanni Bottesini, steady groove, warm low-end, gentle pulse Harp, Lyon & Healy, Nicanor Zabaleta, soft shimmer, airy arpeggios, ambient sparkle Mandolin, Vinaccia, Raffaele Calace, light tremolo, folk texture, bright accents Guitar, Ramirez, Andrés Segovia, clean tone, warm chords, gentle dynamics Zither, Scherzer, Anton Karas, atmospheric plucks, subtle nostalgia, airy sparkles Piano, Steinway & Sons, Vladimir Horowitz, soft attack, emotional voicing, indie clarity Trumpet, Vincent Bach, Miles Davis, airy minimalism, smooth phrases, atmospheric tone Grand Piano, Steinway & Sons, Vladimir Horowitz, bright resonance, crisp voicing, melodic clarity

Create a mystical, Future Bass, Down-Tempo, Melodic, spectral glitchy 8-bit color bass, Atmospheric Viking dubstep Future Bass track with Riddim, LOSTLANDS, deep low-end sub frequencies, Energy: cosmic, Orchestral Intro, ritualistic, Cinematic War Drums, bass-obsessed, psychedelic, and filthy, Include multiple build-ups and drops with blackhole-style wubs, gravitational bass pulls, Broken family, Sound design: metallic, deep, sub-heavy, shimmering top textures, Drops should feel like collapsing wormholes, pulling listeners into a cosmic ritual, astral travel, cosmic portals, and transcendence, Provide structure for Intro → Build → Drop → Breakdown → Drop → Bridge → Drop → Outro, Clean Production, Warped Reality, Heartbroken, Ethereal, Deep, big super saw chords

Kick off with a percussive house beat layered over a throbbing baseline, infusing syncopated modern bachata guitar licks and catchy folk-pop acoustic strums, Verses feature lead vocals with a sweet, airy timbre, accented by female harmonies in a subtle yé-yé style, A gang vocal anthem chorus explodes with bold, unison shouts and dark pop textures, while brooding synths and snapped percussion add a black, moody edge, Dynamic builds snap back to sparse, rhythmic house-driven breaks bridging the sections

Electro-Swing Club Monster, Dark Seductive, Festival Banger | EXACTLY 128 BPM, Genre: Filthy Electro-Swing, Dark Swing after-hours energy, Energy: 3 AM warehouse sex demon — luxurious, dangerous, euphoric, Vocals: Sassy, low-pass filtered male rap-sing with heavy attitude, sexy female crowd chants, massive "Only Love Knows" vocal chops, pitched gang vocals, Instrumentation: Thumping four-on-the-floor house kicks, massive sidechained sub bass, razor-sharp wobbly bass grooves, fat swinging brass stabs, wild trumpet riffs, glitchy swing drum breaks, live-sounding, sax/trumpet/clarinet/violin/upright bass, vintage 1930s swing samples colliding with cutting-edge synths, laser leads, dense layered horns, Arrangement: Slick DJ-friendly, euphoric build-ups → filthy drops, perfect for mainstage or underground warehouse, Intro | 0:00–0:16 Thumping kick + sub bass groove, filtered "only love knows, " vocal chop teasing