TO BE Single vs Album version
 

Someone said in an old thread that there's a difference between these two versions, but I have never heard the single version. Is there a (noticeable) difference?

I don't think there's any huge differences, but this answer is from memory, I haven't listened to her songs for a while...

THERE IS.. :yes LISTEN CAREFULLY.. :D

Single version is a second longer? :\

just listen to the starting of the song.. the single version sounds more... softer?? :laugh i don't really know how to put it in words..

INTRO:
This difference was always the most readily apparent to me. The main "plucking" synth instrument in the intro kinda fades out one pluck at a time in the album version, while in the single version, it's more steady when it repeats.

DRUMS:
The drum loop is COMPLETELY different in the album mix. The original version is a bit more conventional & unassuming, while the Album's drums sound a bit more raw, almost tribal, & they're mixed louder. The drum fills (the "emphasis" drums, the ones that deviate from the usual beat of the song) are also very obviously different.

BACKGROUND STRINGS:
The synth strings in the background are mixed louder in the original mix vs. the album mix.

BRIDGE:
The lead-in for the bridge has that "magical" sounding instrument... It's toned down a bit and doesn't sound quite as "sparkly" in the Album version.

CHORUS LEAD-IN:
The drums here are different again, and the guitar is mixed a bit louder in the Album version.

SPEED:
And the Album Version is slowed down EVER so slightly (playing both songs at the same time, they do start to lose sync).

^ That's insane, I'm gonna pay attention. XD

Wow, thanks for the details!

Lol yeah, I was going to say that there's some significant differences.

It's called reverb, just for future reference. :)

I never even knew there was a difference. Must listen more carefully~ :P

i never notice the difference either i will listen more carefully; thanks for those informations

oh..
the only difference i knew is from the single version and A COMPLETE version..