- First appearing in December 2001, Monster by Liquid People took Changeling and
turned it into an pulsating, extended, instrumental remix, updating the original track and remaining true to it.
- Radio One was quick to give it airplay and Simple Minds fans immediately recognised the distinctive
riff.
- The original promotional release on Soul Syndicate is the version to seek out: this first version is the longest
cut of the track, clocking in at over seven minutes.
- Defected picked up the track in June 2002, commissioning a plethora of remixes, which were first spread across numerous
12" and CDR promos. The original mix, now trimmed down slightly, was called Monstermental, as Liquid People
had now recorded a vocal version which was now called Monster (with different lyrics than the original Changeling).
- Again, the track received strong Radio One airplay from its various dance orientated shows.
- A video was shot which was broadcast on MTV and VH1.
- By the time it was issued, the title had changed from Liquid People to Liquid People vs Simple Minds.
- Unfortunately, for some reason, no commercial CD appeared in the UK, the release comprising of two 12" singles. It subsequently failed to chart.
- All the remixes kept the familar riff and are well worth collecting if you like Changeling.
- At the time, Liquid People were asked to contribute a track to the remix album.
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monster: quick reference
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| 12" |
Monster |
Decfect DFECT49 |
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A1. | Monstermental | [Original Instrumental] | (6:42) |
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B1. | Monstermental | [KidStuff Take The Helm] | (6:44) |
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B2. | Monster | [Liquid Metal Mix] | (6:11)
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| 12" |
Monster |
Decfect DFECT49R |
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A1. | Monster | [Sebastien Leger's Monster Remix] | (6:31) |
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A2. | Monster | [Sebastien Leger's Monster Dub] | (5:23) |
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B2. | Monster | [Cricco Castelli Remix] | (6:49)
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