Nik Kershaw - Wouldn't It Be Good (rare Simon Boswell Extended Mix) ✦ Trusted

: Boswell literally used a razor blade to slash miles of analogue tape, welding it back together with sticky tape to create loops and extended sections.

: Despite Kershaw later admitting the lyrics were written quickly to fit a melody, critics have hailed the song as a masterpiece of "early synth-pop innovation" and a "deeply felt ennui" regarding the hopeless aspirations of youth. Where to Find It : Boswell literally used a razor blade to

: The track’s iconic synth lines were famously produced using a combination of the PPG Wave 2.2 and the Yamaha DX7 , which shine through the extended instrumental sections of this mix. Nik Kershaw’s is a fascination for 80s synth-pop

Nik Kershaw’s is a fascination for 80s synth-pop collectors, famously clocking in at approximately 7:20 . While Kershaw's hits were staples of the era, this specific remix by Simon Boswell —a man who would go on to become a legendary film composer for directors like Danny Boyle and Dario Argento—brings a "wacky" and cinematic edge to the 1984 classic. The Craft Behind the Remix In an era before digital audio workstations (DAWs),

Simon Boswell’s approach to remixing was an analog feat of engineering. In an era before digital audio workstations (DAWs), Boswell achieved his signature "spiced up" sound using:

Because of its rarity, this mix was largely unavailable digitally for decades. It has recently resurfaced on curated compilations: