Made In Heaven

Alternate Versions

Single Version
Released as the B-side to "Heaven For Everyone". On 7" and UK Part One CD single (no vinyl). Different to the two versions on the album, and basically the two versions joined together, this has all the best bits from them and the song sounds a lot more complete for it. Highly recommended, this is a proper song and not just an intro and outro as it appears on the album. The album versions work well if you listen to the whole album, but sound a bit incomplete on their own. Time 3:58

"The Eye" Version
From "The Eye" computer game. Disc 3, track 2. A distinctly new remix, though it owes more to the B-side version than anything. Fast-paced like the "Reprise" from the album, and includes a single "Yeah" of vocals 20 seconds from the end. Very listenable, and if you can’t get the B-side version this is the next best thing. Time 1:38

"The Eye" Version One
From "The Eye" computer game. Disc 1, track 2. Basically just the intro to the song, with the first 10 or 12 seconds (the drums and guitar, up to the point just before the first verse comes in) looped over and over until fading out. Time 1:08

"The Eye" Version Two
From "The Eye" computer game. Disc 2, track 15. A complete instrumental mix, with no vocals at all. This always was a very full arrangement, and Brian’s guitar is constantly competing with Roger’s drum rolls to fill any gaps they might have missed. The lead melody is still there, but without Freddie’s vocal its the fills that dominate this mix. Good stuff. Time 5:24

Original Version
The original version of this surfaced on a few very rare promo copies of the album, most commonly a US cassette. The chorus bore a strong similarity to "Take Another Little Piece Of My Heart", and consequently the song was withdrawn for "alteration". The original lyrics still seem to be printed on the album sleeve though! No doubt appearing on a bootleg near you soon, although in fact its not as different to the album version as you may think. Time 4:45

"The Eye" Version
From "The Eye" computer game. Disc 2, track 3. A moody instrumental mix, dripping with atmosphere. The medley at the end is shortened, but you still get the "Mother Love, Mother Love" backing vocal at just the right time. Very accomplished. Time 4:16

Single Version
Released on CD single and jukebox 7" only, and known simply as "Edit" in the US. A 4:46 version with some slight differences from the album mix, though not particularly so. Although the running time is obviously reduced (from 5:37), nothing particularly significant has been edited out. Information on the original version(s) of this, recorded by The Cross, can be found on their page.

"The Eye" Version
From "The Eye" computer game. Disc 2, track 9. A full instrumental mix, showing off Brian’s guitar fills nicely. The backing to this was always superb, so here’s a chance to appreciate it fully. No major remixing, just a few extra overdubs (I think - with such a full mix it’s hard to tell!). In all, a great version that doesn’t suffer at all from the lack of vocals. One of the best instrumentals in the game. Time 5:36

Radio Edit
On promo CD singles from both the US and the UK. A 3:52 version of the 4:20 album mix. The section that has been cut is the start of the second verse. A Queen version dating from 1989 also exists (see below), not to mention the versions recorded by Brian May.

Original 1989 Version
Originally recorded for inclusion on "The Miracle", until arguments over royalties got in the way, this appears to be a nearly finished version rather than a demo. A 2:04 extract of it can be found on "Demories Please Majesties", and has Freddie singing lead vocals. Obviously less interesting now we have a proper Queen version anyway, this is still worth a look. Several people seem to think that this is quite different to the "Made In Heaven" take, and Freddie's voice is not as good, although the backing seems fairly similar (I won't say identical in case I incriminate myself). According to Brian, a few copies of this version were released to US DJ's, but this seems unlikely, to say the least. Probably the most famous version of this track is Brian's solo recording.

"The Eye" Version
From "The Eye" computer game. Disc 4, track 8. A straight edit of the album version, complete with the vocals intact. Includes Brian’s guitar solo, but what you really notice (if you're playing "The Eye" disc, anyway) is the drums - after the remixed flange-effect present on so many of the "Eye" mixes, the real drums here are a refreshing change. Nice when listening to "The Eye" discs, but not so interesting out of context, as it is just an edit. Time 1:50

This track has been released in numerous forms on many, many formats. For the most complete list of them, check Andy's Discography pages. It has to be said though that most of these remixes represent a real low point for Queen. Almost without exception, the vocals are the only thing that remain of the original mix (similar to the re-released "Living On My Own"). Instead a variety of awful dance beats are offered. They are certainly no better than the many unofficial DJ mixes available, or the abysmal remixes by Hollywood Records from 1991-92. A couple of them are listenable, and one is actually quite nice, but the rest are really pretty awful. Avid fans of "The Freddie Mercury Album" may find them appealing, but that's about it. Still, at least you can console yourself with the "Eye" remix.

"The Eye" Version
From "The Eye" computer game. Disc 3, track 9. A full instrumental version of the album mix, with some superb guitar from Brian. Forget the dance remixes, this is the version to go for if you want an alternative to the album version. The lyrics were always minimal, and the song doesn’t suffer at all from their absence. A joy to listen to, but watch out for a nasty glitch at around 3:20. Time 5:58

Edit Version One
A rather pointless edit, which is strangely flat-sounding compared to the original. Released in Italy and Holland on CD only (unless someone can confirm the existence of a 7"), and 3:53 long. But at least its recognisable, which is more than can be said for some of the remixes.

Edit Version Two
Released in France only, on three different CD formats. A 4:42 version, that works much better than the more common 3:53 edit - but then, less has been cut!

Late Mix
Remixed by David Richards. UK release only, on CD and silver/thing-coloured vinyl (if you've seen it you know what I mean). Despite its length, 10:34, this is actually the most listenable of all the remixes. The backing has a nice drive to it, and it has some great rhythms. Opens with a sample of "Live Aid", that works surprisingly well and is repeated a couple of times throughout the song. Just when it would start getting repetitive, some great guitar starts up to take your mind off it. Best bits are the wonderful guitar fills throughout, and Roger's vocal near the end, though perhaps it draws the ending out a touch too long. Actually sounds like a proper remix though, and not a complete re-make like the other mixes. Very good, and if you only want one remix, get this one.

BS Project Remix - Edit
On the French 2-track CD, and 3-track promo CD only. A 3:15 mix by M. Marcolin and Bob Salton. I quite like this, as its nice and bouncy, although the backing is simply standard dance mix fare. Maybe its just because its short, but it sounds so much better than the other remixes...except the "Late Mix" of course!

BS Project Remix
While the edited version of this (see above) is comparatively "bright and breezy", this full version is relatively disappointing. At 5:46 it has been extended well beyond its ability to hold interest, and the dynamics of the edit seem to get lost. Nothing much is added either, just some extra drum rolls and filler. Quite repetitive, and really rather pointless. Still, it is better than some of the other mixes and if you like the edit its worth considering. But its easily the most unoriginal mix. On the French and Italian 12", and also the extremely rare 4-track French CD.

Dub Dance Single Mix
Very similar to the "Late Mix", so its no surprise that its mixed by the same person, David Richards. Again uses "Live Aid" samples to moderate effect, but is perhaps a touch too similar to the "Late Mix" to justify its current cost on import. The key difference is the length - this mix is much shorter, and fades out as the guitar gets going. Nice, but sounds incomplete next to the "Late Mix". A France-only mix, and available on 12", the rare 4-track CD and the 3-track promo CD. Time 5:20

Freddy's Club Dub
Freddy Bastone, that is, who is responsible for four mixes of this track. A long mix, which is a polite way of saying it outstays its welcome. It could really be a dance remix of any track by any artist, such is the originality on display. Uses samples from "White Man", and "Live Aid" (again, though in a modified form). On 12" in the US, including two promos, and the UK orange vinyl 12". Time 7:00

Freddy's Revenge Dub
An alternate version of "Freddy's Club Dub", and very similar but with more instrumental and fewer vocals. Has a slightly nicer intro though, and some nice percussion fills. US 12" only (normal release and both promos). But still nothing like Queen. Time 5:41

Queen For A Day Mix
Again a Freddy Bastone mix, but with a noticeably different backing for once. Quite distinctive, but unlikely to change your opinion about these remixes. US release only, 12" and both 12" promos. Time 6:20

Queen Forever Megamix
The last mix by Freddy Bastone, and on the UK orange vinyl promo 12" only. Uses no vocals at all from "You Don't Fool Me", but instead uses all the previously-mentioned samples plus odd lines from "Somebody To Love", "Under Pressure" (well, one word) and even "The Prophet's Song". Certainly different, it probably works better than some of his other mixes. Although the fact the vocals are so irrelevant to the remix only confirms how anonymous these "dance" mixes actually are. Time 5:47. Coincidentally the "Revenge Dub" is musically very similar to this - could it be the vocal track was simply dubbed over the backing?

Dancing Divaz Club Mix
One of the more common remixes, found on various European releases, generally on 12" or CD (and both in the UK). Some nice extra guitar (not by Brian) adds interest for the first thirty seconds, then the dance beat kicks in and it sounds like all the other remixes. Distinctive, but really not very good. Time 7:06

Dancing Divaz Instrumental Club Mix
Found most easily on the Italian 12". Not on the UK orange vinyl, whatever the label says. Pretty much what it says it is really - an (almost) instrumental version of the standard Club Mix, i.e. several chunks of instrumental repeated over and over. And absolutely nothing to do with Queen . If you really like the Club Mix, you'll like this, but that's about the only reason to seek this out. Time 7:06 (same as the non-instrumental version). Time 7:07

Dancing Divaz Rhythm Mix
On the UK orange vinyl 12", listed as the "Instrumental Club Mix" instead. A different beginning to the other Dancing Divaz mixes, and slightly different backing throughout. Has only one line of vocals from the song, the words "You don't fool me" repeated over and over. The first few minutes sound like a bad remix of an obscure Depeche Mode track circa 1990, or possibly even Jesus Jones on a very bad day. More interesting than the "Instrumental Club Mix" though, and shorter too (5:28). Thankfully.

Sexy Club Mix
By Jam and Spoon. On CD and 12", in most countries except the US (lucky devils). Given the poor quality of so many of these remixes, that this one can stand out as far and away the worst is a real achievement. The vocal has been competely re-arranged to make it sound as bad as the music, which is a monotonous generic dance beat. It has some obligatory changes in tempo, and slight variations in style (well it is 10:18 long), but that only makes it sound more contrived and pointless. I defy anyone to enjoy listening to this. Truly dreadful.

Sexy Club Mix (Mis-pressed Edit)
On the UK CD single only (as far as I know) this track suffers from a mastering error. The very first few seconds of the fade in at the start have been cut, reducing the running time by about four seconds. It's not enough…

B-sides & Bonus Tracks etc.

Unlisted Extra Track
At the end of "It's A Beautiful Day (reprise)" (on all formats), on the CD this is a separate track which is just Freddie saying "Yeah". It's not clear why its been seperated on the CD, but its there as track 12 so gets a mention here. Time 0:05.

Unlisted Extra Track
A very long ambient piece, completely different to "normal" Queen material, and likely to be written largely by Brian. Very atmospheric with lots of slow, quiet, keyboards. Very hard to describe. On CD only, although the first few seconds are on vinyl and promo cassetttes have it too (standard tapes don't).