Naked Eyes ~ Always Something There To Remind Me 1982 Extended Meow Mix -

: The mix features heavy use of gated reverb on the drums and synthesized percussion, creating a "thundering" soundscape.

: It includes a long, moody instrumental intro and an expanded mid-section that showcases the Fairlight's unique textures. : The mix features heavy use of gated

The 1982 of Naked Eyes' hit "(There's) Always Something There to Remind Me" is a quintessential piece of New Wave history. This version, primary credited to producer Tony Mansfield , transformed a 1960s pop standard into a sprawling, experimental synth-pop masterpiece. The Origins of a Synth Classic This version, primary credited to producer Tony Mansfield

: While many fans refer to it as the "Meow Mix," this title is largely a colloquialism from the 80s club scene and various unofficial bootlegs, likely referencing the synthesizer's "cat-like" slide sounds or a specific DJ's labeling on a remix service. Legacy and Impact The "Extended Meow Mix" Elements Originally written by

Clocking in at approximately , this version (often simply labeled as the "Long Version" or "12-inch Mix" on official releases) is celebrated for its atmospheric depth:

: The song is instantly recognizable for its distinctive "chime" or "bell" intro, which was a departure from the "drum intro" version often played on Top 40 radio. The "Extended Meow Mix" Elements

Originally written by legendary duo in 1963, the song was first recorded as a demo by Dionne Warwick and later became a UK #1 hit for Sandie Shaw. Naked Eyes duo Pete Byrne and Rob Fisher reimagined it in 1982 using the then-cutting-edge Fairlight CMI synthesizer.