HI Quality Cassette Tape (incl. Download Code)

"Ragoo Records is proud to welcome Nicola Altieri aka The Mechanical Man on RGT05, the latest installment of the series curated by the label. The Mechanical Man delivers a stunning tape that shows his ability and creativity in messing with his beloved MPC sampler and Casio synths. “Harmony & Love” is a journey into The Mechanical Man’s world, where broken rhythms, funky basslines, ethereal pads, slowed down beats and soulful vocals are perfectly blended. With this groovy eight track tape The Mechanical Man shows us one more time his knowledge and culture."

01. Place
02. Easy Man
03. Research
04. Mechanical World
05. Harmony & Love
06. Everyday
07. Reaction
08. Temporary Rotations More

180 grams 12" Vinyl with Download Code. Expanding their rich sound palette Forbidden Dance moves on to the next plateau with their third release. After releasing two legends Alton Miller and Vick Lavender, new EP is signed by a young and sound broad producer from Naples - The Mechanical Man. Drawing influences from the sound of Chicago, Philadelphia and Motor City he achieved to catch the multi essence of the house sound into a four-track journey marked with slow and fast-paced soulful corners dominated by toned vocals and stripped-down beats all the way to the underexposed lounge sections and playful intermissions.
Drum programming is a strong point for The Mechanical Man and it can be clearly heard in "A1 - The Streets Of Revelation". Infused with most probably vintage Linn Drum hits, the track intertwines numerous elements in a hoppy and gentle swirl riding on double vocals. Everything takes a full sonic conclusion in the third quarter when the main synth starts to breathe fully.
Residing on almost the same rhythm hits, "A2 - I Keep Thinking" is more of a deep dive into love dreams. Emotional and subtle pads and chords progression are really felt here as the track rubs under soft vocals in need of a response.
The light essence is captured on "B1 - What Your Eyes Don't See". While the delayed vocals are cutting the motion and the rhythm is rougher, it still manages to keep the terrace vibe movement. Rhode-like section carries the track all the way with occasionally reduced percussion hits spicing up the background.
On the other note, "B2 - Take Her In Your Arms" is a gentle dance of maracas and rhodes. The acoustic bass is quite seductive and inviting whilst flutes and other elements riddle the track with a toned-down lounge feel and sway into hypnotic slow-motion.
Diverse, rich and enchanting tunes by The Mechanical Man!


Tracklist 12":

A1 The Streets Of Revelation (06:32)
A2 I Keep Thinking (05:56)
B1 What Your Eyes Don't See (07:12)
B2 Take Her In Your Arms (05:30)


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