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The new version enhances the basis of the original's chord progression in Pachelbel's Canon, bringing the theme to the forefront at the opening of the song. In addition to the Canon elements, it included a new introduction which Lowe later said "does sound surprisingly like the former Soviet anthem". The song also underwent extensive reworking of its instrumental tracks, with producers Stephen Hague and Mark Stent credited for the mixing, as well as an all-male Broadway choir arranged by Richard Niles (said by Tennant to be inspired by the song "There Is Nothing Like a Dame" from the Broadway musical South Pacific). In addition, Tennant and Lowe wrote a new verse for the song, with the lyrics: | |||
[[File:Go west video.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Screenshot from the music video "Go West" as performed by the Pet Shop Boys]] | [[File:Go west video.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Screenshot from the music video "Go West" as performed by the Pet Shop Boys]] | ||
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There where the air is free<br> | There where the air is free<br> | ||