Disco de Evanescence: “Bring Me to Life [Australia CD]”

Unfortunately, they replaced the "Missing" track with a video version of "Bring Me To Life". This makes it a lot harder to decide whether this CD is worth the money.

A good reason to get this CD is if you actually prefer the Bliss version of "Bring Me To Life" (with no Paul McCoy) over the album version that most of us are already used to. However, if you've grown accustomed to Paul's part in the song, then the Bliss version will sound like it has something missing (even though Evanescence had originally intended to record the song without Paul) and there's a good chance you won't like it. Honestly, I don't see much difference and I can't really decide which one I prefer. The body of the lyrics remain intact in both versions so none of the meaning of the song is lost. The little back-and-forth that Amy and Paul have right before the final chorus just reiterates what she's been saying all along, so lyrically they're relatively similar. I guess it's just a matter of taste.

Also on this CD is "Farther Away". It's a good, loud song but it's not one of their best. If you're a die-hard Evanescence fan and *need* to own all of their songs, then getting this CD might be just what you need. Otherwise, I'm not sure if this alone is worth the price of the CD.

Awesome rad rock song with female vocals, soaring piano and electric guitar riffs, and beautiful orchestral cues. In other words, a breath of fresh air! Nothing like you ever heard.

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Let me say this loud and clear: This single is NOT for the mass of new fans brought in by BMtL who already have 'Fallen' or the DareDevil soundtrack. ...

So who should be buying this 4-track cd? Those who only want a cd copy of BMtL and not either of the above mentioned albums, and the original fans.

I've been a fan of Evanescence ever since December, '98, when I was lucky enough to catch their concert at Vino's in Little Rock, AR while visiting a friend. I'm one of the 100 who own the first EP, as well as one of 50 who were able to sneak in an order at BigWig Enterprises for the second EP. ...

So this single is for me, and everyone else who fell in love with Ben and Amy's music before BmtL was ever released. It's for the fanbase that's been desperate for a copy of BMtL WITHOUT Paul's vocals, as it was originally intended. For those who were angry when it was announced that the label insisted on cutting Farther Away, Missing, and Breathe No More (still yet to make an appearance) from 'Fallen', despite protest from the band.

And honestly, if you know who Gabe is, smile at the mention of Exodus, and cringe when 'the board that shall not be named' is brought up....you probably preordered this single the instant it was listed on Amazon.

Like I did.

Just for drill, here's a track by track:

1. Bring Me To Life - if you haven't heard BMtL, you've been living under a rock.

I've been a fan of Evanescence since 2000 when my friend played me a demo CD he'd got hold of. He slapped it on and Evanescence's Origin began to thunder through my ears. It was breathtaking. Their songwriting was different to the usual angry edge most rockbands take. The music was meaningful and different...but what I rememeber mostly was Amy Lee's stunning voice.

Then, nearly three years later, they re-appeared again. Somebody had finally discovered them and thrust them into the limelight and this was what they produced. I'd downloaded a demo version of this song and thought it was breathtaking...but remixed, with orchestration, I've got to say without a doubt, Bring Me To Life is one of the most amazing pieces of music I have ever heard. The desperation in Amy's voice is heart-wrenching, the guitars crunch and the string line soars. A lot of people don't seem to like 12 Stone's Paul McCoy's additional vocals, but I think they compliment Amy's haunting, pseudo operatic voice well. The bridge before the final climactic chorus sent a shiver down my spine. It's easily one of the greatest songs of all time.

The Bliss mix is great - without Paul's vocals you suddenly hear elements of the song you didn't realise were there (Amy whispering 'don't let me die here' had previously been lost on me). Farther Away is an amazing track. Again, the desperation of her voice and the stunning subtlety of their lyirics is amazing.

The single definitely loses something without the beautifully haunting Missing (as does the album), but it's still a great CD. If you appreciate why this song is so breathtaking, buy it immediately.

First off, I must stress how wonderful Evanescence is, particularly in their album Fallen.

That being said, I was a bit disappointed in the single release for Bring Me To Life. The first track features the Fallen version of BMTL, which is to be expected. Great song, great sound. No complaints.

The following track is the SAME EXACT SONG, minus the guy's lyrics. (Fogive me for not remembering his name right now.) I was expecting at least some alteration to the song, like a techno version or something.

Moving on to the third track, Farther Away, which I absolutely hated. The beginning guitar riffs border on cringe-worthy, and the lyrics aren't much better.

However, I must say that the fourth track completely makes up for the Farther Away's shortcomings. Missing is quickly replacing Bring Me To Life as my favorite Evanescence song. It's lyrics are hauntingly poetic. JUST PLAIN BEAUTIFUL. Reason enough, imho, to purchase this single. :)