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Featured only Porter’s voice and simple piano; he was often self-deprecating about his own playing.

It serves as a reminder of the "optimism" and "high-brow" values of the culture Andrew Ryan attempted to preserve. “You're The Top” — Cole Porter / Ella Fitzgerald

The "jaunty" tune contrasts sharply with the grim reality of Splicers and urban decay. bioshock_youre_the_top_cole_porter_with_vince_g...

Vince Giordano added horns, drums, and strings to provide a "stylish, modern dance orchestra" sound.

The lyrics are a "catalogue" of 1930s excellence, mentioning icons like the Mona Lisa , Mickey Mouse , and the Louvre . Featured only Porter’s voice and simple piano; he

He might not quite match Lorenz Hart's skill at writing very funny (and bitingly satirical) lyrics, but to be fair to Cole Porter, Medium·No Words, No Song

The track comes from the 2004 album It's De-Lovely: The Authentic Cole Porter Collection . Vince Giordano added horns, drums, and strings to

The inclusion of Cole Porter ’s in BioShock (2007) is a masterclass in using licensed music to establish a "predystopian" atmosphere. The version used is a 2004 overdubbed recording where Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks added a lush, modern dance orchestra arrangement to Porter’s original 1934 vocals and piano. The Version: A Modern "Retro" Hybrid