: The remix keeps Jess Glynne’s powerhouse vocals front and center, allowing her "hand-in-the-air euphoria" to bloom over a more minimalist, percussive backdrop.
Robin Schulz is a master of the "melodic remix," having achieved similar success with his takes on "Prayer in C" and "Waves". His treatment of "Rather Be" succeeded because it: : The remix keeps Jess Glynne’s powerhouse vocals
The Deep House Transformation: Clean Bandit’s "Rather Be" (Robin Schulz Remix) Why It Works : Schulz’s version leans heavily
: The remix swaps the organic urgency of the original’s piano and strings for smoother, digital textures and a rhythmic bassline that "glides with crisp precision". Why It Works : The remix keeps Jess Glynne’s powerhouse vocals
: Schulz’s version leans heavily into the deep house and nu-disco genres, characterized by a steady 121 BPM beat that feels more like a sunset beach party than a high-energy club.
Rather Be (feat. Jess Glynne) - Robin Schulz Remix - Spotify
While the original version is famous for its darting violins and high-energy classical crossover sound, Robin Schulz dialed back the intensity to create something more atmospheric.