One song, four versions

Justin Chart’s “Los Angeles The Song”

Justin Chart loves Los Angeles with all his aching heart, and it pained him that the city didn’t have a song worthy of its splendor. So he wrote one. You can hear four different versions of Chart’s “Los Angeles The Song” here. And once you’ve listened, ask yourself: Is this the song the city needs? Or do you think you can do better?

Record your attempt at an anthem that’s fit for Los Angeles, upload it to YouTube or SoundCloud and send Steve Lopez a link via email at steve.lopez@latimes.com or Twitter @latstevelopez.

Story: Your ode to L.A.? Let’s have it

“Los Angeles The Song”
Remix 1: “Los Angeles La Canción”
Remix 2: “Los Angeles - Dance Angeles”
Remix 3: “Los Angeles Latin”

“Los Angeles The Song”

The original recipe, no frills, just a simple ode to Los Angeles.

Remix 1: “Los Angeles La Canción”

Similar to the original version, but with Spanish lyrics and a short guitar intro.

Remix 2: “Los Angeles - Dance Angeles”

An electronic, new-wave-influenced version of the original. The video includes more urban shots and some parkour running clips.

Remix 3: “Los Angeles Latin”

Horns, keyboard and an upbeat tempo define this version, though it struggles on lines such as “las colinas de Hollywood, todo esta aquí para tí.”

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