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Theo Parrish - Overyohead
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Theo Parrish - Dance Of The Drunken Drums
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Don't let this one go over yo head son! The final repress from Sound Signature HQ is an essential slab of late 90s Motor City deepness from Theo, presented once again for contemporary reassessment and sounding every bit as jaw dropping 14 years on. Dropping back in 1999, title cut "Overyohead" came to be regarded as a quintessential Theo Parrish track; strings incandescent with soul and lovingly off centre Rhodes riding those heavy drum arrangements towards a sweet piano infused crescendo. Face down, "Dance Of The Drunken Drums" is a prime example of Theo's own distinct brand of cavernous beatdown. More
Don't let this one go over yo head son! The final repress from Sound Signature HQ is an essential slab of late 90s Motor City deepness from Theo, presented once again for contemporary reassessment and sounding every bit as jaw dropping 14 years on. Dropping back in 1999, title cut "Overyohead" came to be regarded as a quintessential Theo Parrish track; strings incandescent with soul and lovingly off centre Rhodes riding those heavy drum arrangements towards a sweet piano infused crescendo. Face down, "Dance Of The Drunken Drums" is a prime example of Theo's own distinct brand of cavernous beatdown. More
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In his own words:
"Traffic Jams are really coagulation and inflammation in the body.
Mental stresses are Traffic Jams.
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Within the Mind Fear and Doubt are Traffic Jams."
The first song of the EP, " Positive Mental Attitude Solves All,"is a tribute to the eternal elder and stalwart, Amp Fiddler.
"Hey, we got that P.M.A.!"
- Bad Brains in "Attitude" More
"Traffic Jams are really coagulation and inflammation in the body.
Mental stresses are Traffic Jams.
Moments where there is no flow are all due to Traffic Jams.
Within the Mind Fear and Doubt are Traffic Jams."
The first song of the EP, " Positive Mental Attitude Solves All,"is a tribute to the eternal elder and stalwart, Amp Fiddler.
"Hey, we got that P.M.A.!"
- Bad Brains in "Attitude" More
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Theo Parrish - 8. Soul Control Featuring Alena Waters
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Theo Parrish - 9. Synthetic Flemm
we are proud to announce the restock of Sound Sculptures Vol. 1
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Theo Parrish - Summertime Is Here
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Theo Parrish - A. Carpet People Don't Drink Steak Soda
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Apart from the obvious love for his musical talents, both as a producer and as a DJ, one of the reasons why we love Theo Parrish so damn much is his repressing policy. Unlike some of his peers, the man has no problem in repressing in-demand Sound Signatures from the past, and this time it's number 32 that receives a much-welcomed resurrection. The EP features singer Dummine Depores, first on the utterly hummable and soulful "Chemistry" track, and then on "Untitled One", a classically off-kilter Parrish number filled to the brim with sampling goodness and even a distant set of guitar riffs! Killers. More
Apart from the obvious love for his musical talents, both as a producer and as a DJ, one of the reasons why we love Theo Parrish so damn much is his repressing policy. Unlike some of his peers, the man has no problem in repressing in-demand Sound Signatures from the past, and this time it's number 32 that receives a much-welcomed resurrection. The EP features singer Dummine Depores, first on the utterly hummable and soulful "Chemistry" track, and then on "Untitled One", a classically off-kilter Parrish number filled to the brim with sampling goodness and even a distant set of guitar riffs! Killers. More
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Theo Parrish - Smile
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Theo Parrish - Lost Keys
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Theo Parrish - Dreamer's Blues (Percussion By Jerry The Cat)
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Theo Parrish - Lost Angel
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Theo Parrish - Lights Down Low (Full Mix)
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Theo Parrish - Lights Down Low (This One Mix)
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George Duke - I want you for myself (Theo Parrish Edit)
Following Chicago’s tradition in special edits and dj personal reworks to extend crucial parts and surprise the dancers, Theo Parrish has always sparkled his legendary sets with his own versions of classic and obscure disco, funk and soul cuts to maximum effect! Some of those were available to fans in mid 2000s via the Ugly Edits series, now it’s finally time for the LOVELY EDITS.
Officially licensed and using the original parts from the master tapes, here we have Theo’s takes on two absolute staples: BT EXPRESS ‘Peace Pipe’ and GEORGE DUKE ‘I Want You For Myself’. More
Officially licensed and using the original parts from the master tapes, here we have Theo’s takes on two absolute staples: BT EXPRESS ‘Peace Pipe’ and GEORGE DUKE ‘I Want You For Myself’. More
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Theo Parrish - Positive Mental Attitude Solves All
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Theo Parrish - Traffic Jams
In his own words:
"Traffic Jams are really coagulation and inflammation in the body.
Mental stresses are Traffic Jams.
Moments where there is no flow are all due to Traffic Jams.
Within the Mind Fear and Doubt are Traffic Jams."
The first song of the EP, " Positive Mental Attitude Solves All,"is a tribute to the eternal elder and stalwart, Amp Fiddler.
"Hey, we got that P.M.A.!"
- Bad Brains in "Attitude" More
"Traffic Jams are really coagulation and inflammation in the body.
Mental stresses are Traffic Jams.
Moments where there is no flow are all due to Traffic Jams.
Within the Mind Fear and Doubt are Traffic Jams."
The first song of the EP, " Positive Mental Attitude Solves All,"is a tribute to the eternal elder and stalwart, Amp Fiddler.
"Hey, we got that P.M.A.!"
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Theo Parrish - A. Carpet People Don't Drink Steak Soda
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Theo Parrish - B1. Shadow Dancing
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Theo Parrish - B2. JB's Edit (Wait A Minute)
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Rick Wilhite - Good Kiss
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Theo Parrish - Blue Out
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Kenny Dixon Jr. - Transit
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Theo Parrish - Ebonics
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Theo Parrish - Dusty Cabinets
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Theo Parrish - Chemistry featuring Vito Money, Andreya Tiana, Adi Dick, Steve Spacek, ...
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Theo Parrish - Untitled One Featuring Duminie Deporres
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Apart from the obvious love for his musical talents, both as a producer and as a DJ, one of the reasons why we love Theo Parrish so damn much is his repressing policy. Unlike some of his peers, the man has no problem in repressing in-demand Sound Signatures from the past, and this time it's number 32 that receives a much-welcomed resurrection. The EP features singer Dummine Depores, first on the utterly hummable and soulful "Chemistry" track, and then on "Untitled One", a classically off-kilter Parrish number filled to the brim with sampling goodness and even a distant set of guitar riffs! Killers. More
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Howard Thomas - Intrusion
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Howard Thomas - Melt
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The inspiration for ‘Skin Breaker’ comes from my early years of watching sci-fi films. Howard has always been fascinated by them . As a huge fan of 80s beat tracks and 80s sci-fi, Howard aimed to blend those influences into this project. This project is a tribute to the sounds and styles that have inspired him.
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Howard Thomas - Intrusion
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Howard Thomas - Melt
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The inspiration for ‘Skin Breaker’ comes from my early years of watching sci-fi films. Howard has always been fascinated by them . As a huge fan of 80s beat tracks and 80s sci-fi, Howard aimed to blend those influences into this project. This project is a tribute to the sounds and styles that have inspired him. More
The inspiration for ‘Skin Breaker’ comes from my early years of watching sci-fi films. Howard has always been fascinated by them . As a huge fan of 80s beat tracks and 80s sci-fi, Howard aimed to blend those influences into this project. This project is a tribute to the sounds and styles that have inspired him. More
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Theo Parrish - Smile
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Theo Parrish - Lost Keys
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Theo Parrish - Dreamer's Blues (Percussion By Jerry The Cat)
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Theo Parrish - Lost Angel
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Theo Parrish - Lights Down Low (Full Mix)
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Theo Parrish - Lights Down Low (This One Mix)
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Theo Parrish - I Can Take It
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Theo Parrish - Sawala Sayale
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Specter - The Birth
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Specter - The Spirit
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Specter - The Death
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Specter - The Ascension
New Specter on Sound Signature
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Theo Parrish & Maurissa Rose - A1. Free Myself
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Theo Parrish & Maurissa Rose - A2. The Truth (Background Vocals K. Waterman)
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Theo Parrish & Maurissa Rose - B1. I'm Done
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Theo Parrish & Maurissa Rose - C1. Spiral Staircase
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Theo Parrish & Maurissa Rose - C2. Purify Me
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Theo Parrish & Maurissa Rose - D1. Everything You Want
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Theo Parrish & Maurissa Rose - E. Surround The World
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Theo Parrish & Maurissa Rose - F. Once I Been Gone
https://open.spotify.com/album/0wxJDfO0ByfrJI9pGjmnMp
Tracklisting:
A1 Free Myself
A2 The Truth
(Background Vocals K. Waterman)
B1 I'm Done
C1 Spiral Staircase
C2 Purify Me
D1 Everything You Want
D2 Snakes
(Ft. D. Deporres)
E Surround The World
F Once I Been Gone More
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1 Free Myself
2 The Truth
(Background Vocals K. Waterman)
3 I'm Done
4 Spiral Staircase
5 Purify Me
6 Everything You Want
7 Snakes
(Ft. D. Deporres)
8 Surround The World
9 Once I Been Gone
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1 Free Myself
2 The Truth
(Background Vocals K. Waterman)
3 I'm Done
4 Spiral Staircase
5 Purify Me
6 Everything You Want
7 Snakes
(Ft. D. Deporres)
8 Surround The World
9 Once I Been Gone
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1 Free Myself
2 The Truth
(Background Vocals K. Waterman)
3 I'm Done
4 Spiral Staircase
5 Purify Me
6 Everything You Want
7 Snakes
(Ft. D. Deporres)
8 Surround The World
9 Once I Been Gone More
1 Free Myself
2 The Truth
(Background Vocals K. Waterman)
3 I'm Done
4 Spiral Staircase
5 Purify Me
6 Everything You Want
7 Snakes
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Label:Smallville Records
Cat-No:smallvillelp17
Release-Date:11.10.2024
Genre:Deephouse
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Release-Date:11.10.2024
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Tracklist 2LP:
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A2 On The Dancefloor
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B2 Shibboleth
C1 Burning Snake
C2 Thank You feat. Taiko Saito
D1 IGFT
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Smallville purveyor of the deep Christopher Rau with his third longplayer for the label, „Better Times“. Timeless crispy house music to stay forever.
All tracks written, produced and mixed by Christopher Rau
Vibraphone on C2 by Taiko Saito
Mastering by Helmut Erler, Vinyl Cut by Lathesville
Artwork and Typography by Stefan Marx
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B1 Ne Travaillez Jamais (Still Working Mix)
B2 Shibboleth
C1 Burning Snake
C2 Thank You feat. Taiko Saito
D1 IGFT
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Smallville purveyor of the deep Christopher Rau with his third longplayer for the label, „Better Times“. Timeless crispy house music to stay forever.
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Mastering by Helmut Erler, Vinyl Cut by Lathesville
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3. Before Lotus
4. Keith
5. Further Than Your Headlights
6. Pilot
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8. Odd Low
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