I Want You (forever) (josh Butler Remix - Shorter Edit) Now

The Shorter Edit is expertly mixed for club systems, ensuring the low end provides enough weight to carry the room without overshadowing the nostalgic synths.

Josh Butler’s 2017 remix of Carl Cox’s 1991 rave anthem, is a masterful modernization that bridges the gap between old-school warehouse energy and contemporary tech-house polish. The Shorter Edit distills the seven-minute club mix into a punchy, dance-floor-ready format that retains the original's legendary vocal hook while stripping away the excess for a more direct impact. Performance & Sound I Want You (Forever) (Josh Butler Remix - Shorter Edit)

“OMG what a crappy mashup of a rave anthem. Don't do that again please, for God's sake.” Discogs · 6 years ago The Shorter Edit is expertly mixed for club

Public opinion on the remix is largely positive, particularly among younger listeners discovering the track through Ibiza-focused campaigns . However, some die-hard fans of the 1991 original feel the tech-house interpretation loses the raw, "rave" essence that made Carl Cox's version a classic. Performance & Sound “OMG what a crappy mashup

By tightening the arrangement, the Shorter Edit moves through its build-ups and drops more rapidly, making it an ideal choice for radio play or as a transitional tool in DJ sets. Community Reception

The remix replaces the breakbeat-driven frenzy of the original with a steady, 126 BPM tech-house groove . Butler utilizes a warm, driving bassline and crisp percussion to ground the iconic "I want you" vocal sample, which remains the emotional centerpiece of the track.

Experience the track's evolution from a rave classic to a modern tech-house heater through this high-energy performance: I Want You (Forever) (Josh Butler Remix - Shorter Edit)