Don't take this as a critique as I don't feel I'm qualified do give such for this competition, but in terms of a taste response it seems too similar to the original. Now for me if it's similar it HAS to be better, but the original is better.

Personally I want to hear the vocals with new instrumentation entriely.

Sounds good mix wise.

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You weren't the only one to tell me that it sounds close to the original mix. Funnily enough, I hadn't heard it until I finished the remix project!
Thanks for the critique though, appreciate you taking the time. I was actually glad that you pointed out that the mix sounds decent, means a lot coming from you!

Cheers

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