: Schulz’s version leans heavily into the deep house and nu-disco genres, characterized by a steady 121 BPM beat that feels more like a sunset beach party than a high-energy club.
: The remix swaps the organic urgency of the original’s piano and strings for smoother, digital textures and a rhythmic bassline that "glides with crisp precision". Why It Works : Schulz’s version leans heavily into the deep
: The remix keeps Jess Glynne’s powerhouse vocals front and center, allowing her "hand-in-the-air euphoria" to bloom over a more minimalist, percussive backdrop. The Deep House Transformation: Clean Bandit’s "Rather Be"
The Deep House Transformation: Clean Bandit’s "Rather Be" (Robin Schulz Remix) A New Sonic Identity
While the original version is famous for its darting violins and high-energy classical crossover sound, Robin Schulz dialed back the intensity to create something more atmospheric.
The original "Rather Be" by Clean Bandit featuring Jess Glynne was already a global phenomenon, winning the 2014 Grammy for . But when German DJ Robin Schulz stepped in to remix the track, he transformed the classical-infused house anthem into a laid-back, deep house staple that defined the "chill" era of electronic music. A New Sonic Identity