Demo vs Official Release. Which is better?

In 2006, the Atmos Trio released our first self-titled CD. On that album is a beautiful ballad written by our then bass player Jeff Obee called “Her Eyes.”

Around that time, in order to move music around the web, I used to have to store MP3s on my web server and link back to the files. A  music streaming company has been leeching from my web server for years serving up the DEMO version of this tune to their listeners. It has received thousands of hits over the years. I saw no harm in this and took no action to stop it.

But it made me wonder if the demo was better than the “Real” version.

Here is the demo circa 2004.

Her Eyes by AtmosTrio

Here is the officially released version.

Which one do you like better?

  • I think I agree with Neil. Demo sounds more relaxed and natural. Studio version is crisp and clean. I dig the more laid-back feel. Interesting!
  • That IS interesting. I'll have to give another listen. I'll likely agree re: feel vs recording quality.
  • Neil Alexander
    Honestly, I have to say I'm digging the demo version more; seems much more relaxed.
    I'll listen to 'em again a few days, to double check my answer. :)

    THanka!
  • Interesting! Thanks Neil--I can't tell. I lost objectivity on this music a long time ago and I don't listen to my own records once they're finished.
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