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Jungle Neck - 8 Coffins
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Jungle Neck - Kingdom Rise
3
Jungle Neck - Wadada
4
Jungle Neck - Body Guard
5
Jungle Neck - No Wicked
6
Jungle Neck - Vampire
7
Jungle Neck - Latin Flute
8
Jungle Neck - Zion
Tracklist
A1. Jungle Neck - 8 Coffins
A2. Jungle Neck - Kingdom Rise
B1. Jungle Neck - Wadada
B2. Jungle Neck - Body Guard
C1. Jungle Neck - No Wicked
C2. Jungle Neck - Vampire
D1. Jungle Neck - Latin Flute
D2. Jungle Neck - Zion
Musique Pour La Danse proudly presents "8 COFFINS", an essential collection of original tracks by the British duo Dougie Wardrop (of Conscious Sounds fame) and Nigel Lake as Jungle Neck unearthed from the mid 90s from original masters for all fans of the Jungle Sound. These impressive and mind-blowing soundclash ready weapons feature the deepest analog subs and sharpest drums, killer reggae samples to fit any sound system, and stands out as possibly the only jungle album in the bizness with an innovative and effective live dub production feeling. This unique characteristic makes it even more essential and one-of-a-kind, capturing the raw energy and innovation of the era.
For fans of the peak era of Jungle, with shades of reggae and dub, warehouse raves, heavy basslines and 160 BPM.
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A1. Jungle Neck - 8 Coffins
A2. Jungle Neck - Kingdom Rise
B1. Jungle Neck - Wadada
B2. Jungle Neck - Body Guard
C1. Jungle Neck - No Wicked
C2. Jungle Neck - Vampire
D1. Jungle Neck - Latin Flute
D2. Jungle Neck - Zion
Musique Pour La Danse proudly presents "8 COFFINS", an essential collection of original tracks by the British duo Dougie Wardrop (of Conscious Sounds fame) and Nigel Lake as Jungle Neck unearthed from the mid 90s from original masters for all fans of the Jungle Sound. These impressive and mind-blowing soundclash ready weapons feature the deepest analog subs and sharpest drums, killer reggae samples to fit any sound system, and stands out as possibly the only jungle album in the bizness with an innovative and effective live dub production feeling. This unique characteristic makes it even more essential and one-of-a-kind, capturing the raw energy and innovation of the era.
For fans of the peak era of Jungle, with shades of reggae and dub, warehouse raves, heavy basslines and 160 BPM.
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More records from Musique Pour La Danse / Mental Groove
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Release-Date:25.10.2024
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Cat-No:MPD045
Release-Date:25.10.2024
Configuration:2LP
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Basement 5 - Silicon Chip
2
Disconnection - Bali Ha'i (US Discomix)
3
A Certain Ratio - Shake Up
4
23 skidoo - Language
5
PIL - Home Is Where The Heart Is
6
Mark Stewart And The Maffia - Jerusalem
7
The Unknown Cases - Masimbabele (The Original Version)
8
Allez Allez - She's Stirring Up (Dub)
9
Animal Magic - Standard Man
10
Lifetones - Distance No Object
11
Snakefinger - I Gave Myself To You
12
Startled Insects - Overrzoom
13
Maximum Joy - Silent Street / Silent Dub
14
African Headcharge - Throw It Away
15
EP-4 - Tide Gauge
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400 Blows - Declaration Of Intent
(incl 40p fanzine written by Matt Annis with photographs by Simon Pyke and Ian Brodie) Postpunk Theory is a meticulously curated compilation by the legendary Tony Thorpe, known for his work with The Moody Boys, 400 Blows, and The KLF. These classic tracks were played at parties by Thorpe at the time, making them his personal classics. The compilation features 16 rare and sought-after tracks from the post-punk era, including works by Mark Stewart and The Maffia, Basement 5, 23 Skidoo and more.
Defining post-punk is no easy task. While punk was defined by a raw, rebellious simplicity, post-punk (1978-1986) expanded into a diverse array of sounds and ideas. It maintained punk's independent spirit but embraced experimentation, incorporating influences from various musical and cultural traditions, resulting in a movement far more eclectic and fragmented than its predecessor.
At its core, post-punk broke away from traditional rock structures, blending genres like industrial, goth, and punk-funk with emerging dance music cultures. This era's spirit of innovation and defiance against musical norms continues to inspire, making post-punk a pivotal moment in music history that defies easy categorization.
Tony Thorpe presents Postpunk Theory - Alpha ? is a meticulously curated compilation by the legendary Tony Thorpe, known for his work with The Moody Boys, 400 Blows, and The KLF. These classic tracks were played at parties by Thorpe at the time, making them his personal classics. The compilation features 16 rare and sought-after tracks from the post-punk era, including works by Mark Stewart and The Maffia, Basement 5, 23 Skidoo, African Headcharge, and more.
Growing up in a vibrant musical environment in South London, Thorpe was deeply influenced by the eclectic sounds around him, from jazz-funk to Brit-Funk, and later, the post-punk records he discovered. As Thorpe recalls, "Post-punk was a mishmash of different cultures and ideas. Out of post-punk came dance music culture. That period was the most creative time because the culture was in its experimental phase." This compilation captures that innovative spirit, offering a glimpse into the era that shaped Thorpe's musical journey.
The album comes as a limited 2xLP set, accompanied by an extensive 40-page fanzine. The fanzine, written by Matt Annis (Join The Future), dives deep into the post-punk movement, offering insight and context enriched with striking photographs by Simon Pyke and Ian Brodie.
Tracklist
A1. Basement 5 - Silicon Chip
A2. Disconnection - Bali Ha'i (US Discomix)
A3. A Certain Ratio - Shake Up
A4. 23 skidoo - Language
B1. PIL - Home Is Where The Heart Is
B2. Mark Stewart And The Maffia - Jerusalem
B3. The Unknown Cases - Masimbabele (The Original Version)
B4. Allez Allez - She's Stirring Up (Dub)
C1. Animal Magic - Standard Man
C2. Lifetones - Distance No Object
C3. Snakefinger - I Gave Myself To You
C4. Startled Insects - Overrzoom
D1. Maximum Joy - Silent Street / Silent Dub
D2. African Headcharge - Throw It Away
D3. EP-4 - Tide Gauge
D4. 400 Blows - Declaration Of Intent
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Defining post-punk is no easy task. While punk was defined by a raw, rebellious simplicity, post-punk (1978-1986) expanded into a diverse array of sounds and ideas. It maintained punk's independent spirit but embraced experimentation, incorporating influences from various musical and cultural traditions, resulting in a movement far more eclectic and fragmented than its predecessor.
At its core, post-punk broke away from traditional rock structures, blending genres like industrial, goth, and punk-funk with emerging dance music cultures. This era's spirit of innovation and defiance against musical norms continues to inspire, making post-punk a pivotal moment in music history that defies easy categorization.
Tony Thorpe presents Postpunk Theory - Alpha ? is a meticulously curated compilation by the legendary Tony Thorpe, known for his work with The Moody Boys, 400 Blows, and The KLF. These classic tracks were played at parties by Thorpe at the time, making them his personal classics. The compilation features 16 rare and sought-after tracks from the post-punk era, including works by Mark Stewart and The Maffia, Basement 5, 23 Skidoo, African Headcharge, and more.
Growing up in a vibrant musical environment in South London, Thorpe was deeply influenced by the eclectic sounds around him, from jazz-funk to Brit-Funk, and later, the post-punk records he discovered. As Thorpe recalls, "Post-punk was a mishmash of different cultures and ideas. Out of post-punk came dance music culture. That period was the most creative time because the culture was in its experimental phase." This compilation captures that innovative spirit, offering a glimpse into the era that shaped Thorpe's musical journey.
The album comes as a limited 2xLP set, accompanied by an extensive 40-page fanzine. The fanzine, written by Matt Annis (Join The Future), dives deep into the post-punk movement, offering insight and context enriched with striking photographs by Simon Pyke and Ian Brodie.
Tracklist
A1. Basement 5 - Silicon Chip
A2. Disconnection - Bali Ha'i (US Discomix)
A3. A Certain Ratio - Shake Up
A4. 23 skidoo - Language
B1. PIL - Home Is Where The Heart Is
B2. Mark Stewart And The Maffia - Jerusalem
B3. The Unknown Cases - Masimbabele (The Original Version)
B4. Allez Allez - She's Stirring Up (Dub)
C1. Animal Magic - Standard Man
C2. Lifetones - Distance No Object
C3. Snakefinger - I Gave Myself To You
C4. Startled Insects - Overrzoom
D1. Maximum Joy - Silent Street / Silent Dub
D2. African Headcharge - Throw It Away
D3. EP-4 - Tide Gauge
D4. 400 Blows - Declaration Of Intent
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1
Hypnotone - Dream Beam
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Hypnotone - Junovia
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Hypnotone - Potion 90
4
Hypnotone - Italia
5
Hypnotone - In Joy
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Hypnotone - SBX
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Hypnotone - Sub
(limited edition white vinyl, printed innersleeve) Hypnotone's iconic self titled mini album reissued! Originally released by Creation Records in 1991, long out of print and now reissued, meticulously remastered and pressed onto pristine white vinyl.
Tracklist
A1. Hypnotone - Dream Beam
A2. Hypnotone - Junovia
A3. Hypnotone - Potion 90
A4. Hypnotone - Italia
B1. Hypnotone - In Joy
B2. Hypnotone - SBX
B3. Hypnotone - Sub
Hypnotone's iconic self titled mini album reissued!
Originally released by Creation Records in 1991, long out of print and now reissued, meticulously remastered and pressed onto pristine white vinyl.
Exclusive liner notes by band member Tony Martin "The Hypnotone Story: From Manchester to Creation" and including after hours favorite "Sub" and Balearic hit "Dream Beam" featuring vocals by Denise Johnson.
Formed in the vibrant milieu of Manchester's legendary Hacienda nightclub, Hypnotone emerged from the creative partnership of Tony Martin and Martin Mittler. Tony, initially involved as the in-house lighting designer, and Mittler, a bar staff member, fused their interests and talents amid the fervor of the late '80s Acid House movement that pulsated through the club. Their musical venture began earnestly after an introduction to Alan McGee, head of Creation Records. This connection would soon lead to a record deal, propelling Hypnotone into the heart of the emerging electronic dance music scene, releasing 2 albums, multiple singles and standout remixes for artists such as Primal Scream, Sheer Taft, and The Lilac Time.
With Creation Records' support, Hypnotone crafted their unique sound combining state-of-the-art digital samplers like the Akai S1000 with a collection of classic analog synths. Their debut self titled mini album includes after hours favorite "Sub" and Balearic hit "Dream Beam" featuring vocals by Denise Johnson. Hypnotone not only shaped their distinct sonic footprint but also influenced the broader trajectory of electronic music. Their journey, marked by innovation anda deep affinity for Manchester's music scene, exemplifies the transformative power of the era's cultural and technological shifts in music.
This is another must have for collectors and fans of early British (pop) house music, and very happy memories.
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Tracklist
A1. Hypnotone - Dream Beam
A2. Hypnotone - Junovia
A3. Hypnotone - Potion 90
A4. Hypnotone - Italia
B1. Hypnotone - In Joy
B2. Hypnotone - SBX
B3. Hypnotone - Sub
Hypnotone's iconic self titled mini album reissued!
Originally released by Creation Records in 1991, long out of print and now reissued, meticulously remastered and pressed onto pristine white vinyl.
Exclusive liner notes by band member Tony Martin "The Hypnotone Story: From Manchester to Creation" and including after hours favorite "Sub" and Balearic hit "Dream Beam" featuring vocals by Denise Johnson.
Formed in the vibrant milieu of Manchester's legendary Hacienda nightclub, Hypnotone emerged from the creative partnership of Tony Martin and Martin Mittler. Tony, initially involved as the in-house lighting designer, and Mittler, a bar staff member, fused their interests and talents amid the fervor of the late '80s Acid House movement that pulsated through the club. Their musical venture began earnestly after an introduction to Alan McGee, head of Creation Records. This connection would soon lead to a record deal, propelling Hypnotone into the heart of the emerging electronic dance music scene, releasing 2 albums, multiple singles and standout remixes for artists such as Primal Scream, Sheer Taft, and The Lilac Time.
With Creation Records' support, Hypnotone crafted their unique sound combining state-of-the-art digital samplers like the Akai S1000 with a collection of classic analog synths. Their debut self titled mini album includes after hours favorite "Sub" and Balearic hit "Dream Beam" featuring vocals by Denise Johnson. Hypnotone not only shaped their distinct sonic footprint but also influenced the broader trajectory of electronic music. Their journey, marked by innovation anda deep affinity for Manchester's music scene, exemplifies the transformative power of the era's cultural and technological shifts in music.
This is another must have for collectors and fans of early British (pop) house music, and very happy memories.
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1
100hZ - Catching Spyders (In This Place)
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Airtight - Housewerk FXTC
3
Detroit Diesel - Dreams For Santiago
4
Techno Grooves - Hiawa
5
The Moody Boys - Jammin' (Ital Mix)
6
Shaka - Pussyfooter
7
Fortune & Fame - Is This Your Life
8
Nagai Eri - Delta
Tracklist
A1. 100hZ - Catching Spyders (In This Place)
A2. Airtight - Housewerk FXTC
B1. Detroit Diesel - Dreams For Santiago
B2. Techno Grooves - Hiawa
C1. The Moody Boys - Jammin' (Ital Mix)
C2. Shaka - Pussyfooter
D1. Fortune & Fame - Is This Your Life
D2. Nagai Eri - Delta
File under house, breakbeat, techno and warehouse rave music. The Mental Groove Classic series returns with a treasure trove of rare and hard to find tracks plucked from the personal collection of label founder Olivier Ducret, a pivotal figure in Switzerland's acid house and rave-era party scene.
On Volumes Two and Three of the series - the first installment hit stores in 2017 - the Mental Groove and Musique Pour La Danse label founder takes us back to the turn of the '90s, a time he spent promoting parties in fields, squats, forests, warehouses and former factories in and around Geneva and behind the counter of a record shopof the same name. While others in Switzerland's emerging dance music scene gravitated towards US house and garage, Olivier and his crew opted for a bass, breaks and techno-focused sound inspired by regular trips to clubs, raves and record shops in the UK.
Drawing directly from his own record box and a memory bank full of snapshots of euphoric dancefloor moments, Mental Groove Classics volumes Two and Three sees Olivier reaching for cuts of near-mythical rarity, genuinely overlooked gems, and undeniably brilliant tracks that have left a long-lasting impression on the local raving landscape. It's an autobiographical audio document, historical archive and personal musical statement all rolled into one, inspired by a moment in time where musical boundaries were being redrawn in a wave of carefree optimism and freedom inspired new rave scenes across Europe and far beyond. - Matt Anniss
Original artwork by Soho's Brain Club co-owner and artist of early British club culture Mark Wigan.
File under house, breakbeat, techno and warehouse rave music
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A1. 100hZ - Catching Spyders (In This Place)
A2. Airtight - Housewerk FXTC
B1. Detroit Diesel - Dreams For Santiago
B2. Techno Grooves - Hiawa
C1. The Moody Boys - Jammin' (Ital Mix)
C2. Shaka - Pussyfooter
D1. Fortune & Fame - Is This Your Life
D2. Nagai Eri - Delta
File under house, breakbeat, techno and warehouse rave music. The Mental Groove Classic series returns with a treasure trove of rare and hard to find tracks plucked from the personal collection of label founder Olivier Ducret, a pivotal figure in Switzerland's acid house and rave-era party scene.
On Volumes Two and Three of the series - the first installment hit stores in 2017 - the Mental Groove and Musique Pour La Danse label founder takes us back to the turn of the '90s, a time he spent promoting parties in fields, squats, forests, warehouses and former factories in and around Geneva and behind the counter of a record shopof the same name. While others in Switzerland's emerging dance music scene gravitated towards US house and garage, Olivier and his crew opted for a bass, breaks and techno-focused sound inspired by regular trips to clubs, raves and record shops in the UK.
Drawing directly from his own record box and a memory bank full of snapshots of euphoric dancefloor moments, Mental Groove Classics volumes Two and Three sees Olivier reaching for cuts of near-mythical rarity, genuinely overlooked gems, and undeniably brilliant tracks that have left a long-lasting impression on the local raving landscape. It's an autobiographical audio document, historical archive and personal musical statement all rolled into one, inspired by a moment in time where musical boundaries were being redrawn in a wave of carefree optimism and freedom inspired new rave scenes across Europe and far beyond. - Matt Anniss
Original artwork by Soho's Brain Club co-owner and artist of early British club culture Mark Wigan.
File under house, breakbeat, techno and warehouse rave music
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1
Ben J'ammin M - Evolvic
2
Uncle 22 - Pain
3
Point Zero - Coastal
4
Escape - Escape (The Optical Mix)
5
Ike - Euphoria
6
Minimal Man - Outside The Window (Track 1232)
7
Mad Musician - Jazz Out
8
Sävel - Sunflower
Tracklist
Tracklist
A1. Ben J'ammin M - Evolvic
A2. Uncle 22 - Pain
B1. Point Zero - Coastal
B2. Escape - Escape (The Optical Mix)
C1. Ike - Euphoria
C2. Minimal Man - Outside The Window (Track 1232)
D1. Mad Musician - Jazz Out
D2. Sävel - Sunflower
File under house, breakbeat, techno and warehouse rave music. The Mental Groove Classic series returns with a treasure trove of rare and hard to find tracks plucked from the personal collection of label founder Olivier Ducret, a pivotal figure in Switzerland's acid house and rave-era party scene
The Mental Groove Classic series returns with a treasure trove of rare and hard to find tracks plucked from the personal collection of label founder Olivier Ducret, a pivotal figure in Switzerland's acid house and rave-era party scene.
On Volumes Two and Three of the series - the first installment hit stores in 2017 - the Mental Groove and Musique Pour La Danse label founder takes us back to the turn of the '90s, a time he spent promoting parties in fields, squats, forests, warehouses and former factories in and around Geneva and behind the counter of a record shop of the same name. While others in Switzerland's emerging dance music scene gravitated towards US house and garage, Olivier and his crew opted for a bass, breaks and techno-focused sound inspired by regular trips to clubs, raves and record shops in the UK.
Drawing directly from his own record box and a memory bank full of snapshots of euphoric dancefloor moments, Mental Groove Classics volumes Two and Three sees Olivier reaching for cuts of near-mythical rarity, genuinely overlooked gems, and undeniably brilliant tracks that have left a long-lasting impression on the local raving landscape. It's an autobiographical audio document, historical archive and personal musical statement all rolled into one, inspired by a moment in time where musical boundaries were being redrawn in a wave of carefree optimism and freedom inspired new rave scenes across Europe and far beyond. - Matt Anniss
Original artwork by Soho's Brain Club co-owner and artist of early British club culture Mark Wigan.
File under house, breakbeat, techno and warehouse rave music
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Tracklist
A1. Ben J'ammin M - Evolvic
A2. Uncle 22 - Pain
B1. Point Zero - Coastal
B2. Escape - Escape (The Optical Mix)
C1. Ike - Euphoria
C2. Minimal Man - Outside The Window (Track 1232)
D1. Mad Musician - Jazz Out
D2. Sävel - Sunflower
File under house, breakbeat, techno and warehouse rave music. The Mental Groove Classic series returns with a treasure trove of rare and hard to find tracks plucked from the personal collection of label founder Olivier Ducret, a pivotal figure in Switzerland's acid house and rave-era party scene
The Mental Groove Classic series returns with a treasure trove of rare and hard to find tracks plucked from the personal collection of label founder Olivier Ducret, a pivotal figure in Switzerland's acid house and rave-era party scene.
On Volumes Two and Three of the series - the first installment hit stores in 2017 - the Mental Groove and Musique Pour La Danse label founder takes us back to the turn of the '90s, a time he spent promoting parties in fields, squats, forests, warehouses and former factories in and around Geneva and behind the counter of a record shop of the same name. While others in Switzerland's emerging dance music scene gravitated towards US house and garage, Olivier and his crew opted for a bass, breaks and techno-focused sound inspired by regular trips to clubs, raves and record shops in the UK.
Drawing directly from his own record box and a memory bank full of snapshots of euphoric dancefloor moments, Mental Groove Classics volumes Two and Three sees Olivier reaching for cuts of near-mythical rarity, genuinely overlooked gems, and undeniably brilliant tracks that have left a long-lasting impression on the local raving landscape. It's an autobiographical audio document, historical archive and personal musical statement all rolled into one, inspired by a moment in time where musical boundaries were being redrawn in a wave of carefree optimism and freedom inspired new rave scenes across Europe and far beyond. - Matt Anniss
Original artwork by Soho's Brain Club co-owner and artist of early British club culture Mark Wigan.
File under house, breakbeat, techno and warehouse rave music
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1
Lab Technicians - We Gave U Life
2
Aural Exciter - U = Euphoria
3
Original Clique - "F" (Whistle Mix)
4
Pierrepoint - Tonnerre
5
A.E.K. - Lick It
6
Zubbizerretta - Wake The Town (Somnabulist Mix)
7
Estudiantes - Let The Music Into Your Mind
8
Zeco - The Witch Trials
9
Big Showdown - They're Here
10
The Rhythm Squad - Animal House (Original Mix)
11
The Rhythm Squad - Manhunt (Instrumental)
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Nine-L - Islands, Part 2
Featuring 24 restored and remastered tracks stretched across two volumes, including a handful of previously unreleased tracks and mixes, and accompanied by detailed sleeve notes by Anniss, Notes From The Underground 1986-1994 is a joyful celebration of one of British dance music's most under-appreciated artists. The full breadth and depth of Boninsegna's rave-ready catalogue is explored in detail across the two-part compilation.
TRACKLISTING
A1. Lab Technicians - We Gave U Life
A2. Aural Exciter - U = Euphoria
A3. Original Clique - "F" (Whistle Mix)
B1. Pierrepoint - Tonnerre
B2. A.E.K. - Lick It
B3. Zubbizerretta - Wake The Town (Somnabulist Mix)
C1. Estudiantes - Let The Music Into Your Mind
C2. Zeco - The Witch Trials
C3. Big Showdown - They're Here
D1. The Rhythm Squad - Animal House (Original Mix)
D2. The Rhythm Squad - Manhunt (Instrumental)
D3. Nine-L - Islands, Part 2
INFO
Tony Boninsegna: Notes From The Underground 1986-1994 (Volumes 1 and 2) Cold Blow / Musique Pour La Danse
The story of dance music is littered with hidden heroes and underground activists whose immense contributions have been overlooked, ignored and under-documented. Tony Boninsegna, a producer who made and released countless classic cuts and forgotten gems during the acid house and rave era, is one such example.
Melding elements of all that was popular in underground clubs at the time to create his own dancefloor-friendly sound worlds, Boninsegna amassed a huge catalogue between 1986 and '94, while hiding his involvement via an array of oddball aliases and opaque pseudonyms. Boninsegna's story first came to light four years ago when he appeared in Join The Future: Bleep Techno and the Birth of British Bass Music, Matt Anniss's critically acclaimed alternative history of UK dance music in the rave era. Now Cold Blow has joined forces with Musique Pour La Danse to deliver a much-needed anthology of his greatest productions and
co-productions - many rare or hard-to-find - for the first time.
Featuring 24 restored and remastered tracks stretched across two volumes on vinyl and digital, including a handful of previously unreleased tracks and mixes, and accompanied by detailed sleeve notes by Anniss, Notes From The Underground 1986-1994 is a joyful celebration of one of British dance music's most under-appreciated artists. The full breadth and depth of Boninsegna's rave-ready catalogue, as well as an indication of
the sheer volume of aliases he utilised during the period, is explored in detail across the two-part compilation.
Fittingly, volume one features two previously unreleased recordings that mark his earliest explorations of the emerging house sound (both as The Rhythm Squad, with Richard Compton), alongside touchstone releases such as Zeco's 'The Witch Trials' (a 1989 production that marked his first outing on vinyl), celebrated workouts recorded with regular collaborator Mykey Tee (Lab Technicians' bleep-inspired 'We Gave U Life', Big Showdown's epic 'They're Here' and AEK's mind-mangling, bleep & breaks number 'Lick It'), and genuinely overlooked gems (the proto-tribal house of Pierrepoint's acid-smothered 'Tonnerre' and saucer-eyed rush of Estudiantes' 'Let The Music Into Your Mind').
It all adds up to the definitive musical retrospective of a genuine underground, rave-era hero whose time in the spotlight may finally have arrived.
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TRACKLISTING
A1. Lab Technicians - We Gave U Life
A2. Aural Exciter - U = Euphoria
A3. Original Clique - "F" (Whistle Mix)
B1. Pierrepoint - Tonnerre
B2. A.E.K. - Lick It
B3. Zubbizerretta - Wake The Town (Somnabulist Mix)
C1. Estudiantes - Let The Music Into Your Mind
C2. Zeco - The Witch Trials
C3. Big Showdown - They're Here
D1. The Rhythm Squad - Animal House (Original Mix)
D2. The Rhythm Squad - Manhunt (Instrumental)
D3. Nine-L - Islands, Part 2
INFO
Tony Boninsegna: Notes From The Underground 1986-1994 (Volumes 1 and 2) Cold Blow / Musique Pour La Danse
The story of dance music is littered with hidden heroes and underground activists whose immense contributions have been overlooked, ignored and under-documented. Tony Boninsegna, a producer who made and released countless classic cuts and forgotten gems during the acid house and rave era, is one such example.
Melding elements of all that was popular in underground clubs at the time to create his own dancefloor-friendly sound worlds, Boninsegna amassed a huge catalogue between 1986 and '94, while hiding his involvement via an array of oddball aliases and opaque pseudonyms. Boninsegna's story first came to light four years ago when he appeared in Join The Future: Bleep Techno and the Birth of British Bass Music, Matt Anniss's critically acclaimed alternative history of UK dance music in the rave era. Now Cold Blow has joined forces with Musique Pour La Danse to deliver a much-needed anthology of his greatest productions and
co-productions - many rare or hard-to-find - for the first time.
Featuring 24 restored and remastered tracks stretched across two volumes on vinyl and digital, including a handful of previously unreleased tracks and mixes, and accompanied by detailed sleeve notes by Anniss, Notes From The Underground 1986-1994 is a joyful celebration of one of British dance music's most under-appreciated artists. The full breadth and depth of Boninsegna's rave-ready catalogue, as well as an indication of
the sheer volume of aliases he utilised during the period, is explored in detail across the two-part compilation.
Fittingly, volume one features two previously unreleased recordings that mark his earliest explorations of the emerging house sound (both as The Rhythm Squad, with Richard Compton), alongside touchstone releases such as Zeco's 'The Witch Trials' (a 1989 production that marked his first outing on vinyl), celebrated workouts recorded with regular collaborator Mykey Tee (Lab Technicians' bleep-inspired 'We Gave U Life', Big Showdown's epic 'They're Here' and AEK's mind-mangling, bleep & breaks number 'Lick It'), and genuinely overlooked gems (the proto-tribal house of Pierrepoint's acid-smothered 'Tonnerre' and saucer-eyed rush of Estudiantes' 'Let The Music Into Your Mind').
It all adds up to the definitive musical retrospective of a genuine underground, rave-era hero whose time in the spotlight may finally have arrived.
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1
Lab Technicians - We Gave You Life (Original Version)
2
Nine-L - Untitled (Houston, We Have A Problem B2)
3
Sykosis 451 - Monsoon
4
Original Clique - U = Underground
5
Original Clique - Now Hear Me Now
6
MI7 - Show I
7
Napoleon - Fortuna
8
Napoleon - La Chaux Du Fonds
9
Ragga Head - Give The People What They Want
10
Return Of The Living Acid - Big Dipper
11
Ministry Of Fear - Original Cliché
12
Nine-L - Untitled (Houston, We Have A Problem A2)
Featuring 24 restored and remastered tracks stretched across two volumes, including a handful of previously unreleased tracks and mixes, and accompanied by detailed sleeve notes by Anniss, Notes From The Underground 1986-1994 is a joyful celebration of one of British dance music's most under-appreciated artists. The full breadth and depth of Boninsegna's rave-ready catalogue is explored in detail across the two-part compilation.
TRACKLISTING
A1. Lab Technicians - We Gave You Life (Original Version)
A2. Nine-L - Untitled (Houston, We Have A Problem B2)
A3. Sykosis 451 - Monsoon
B1. Original Clique - U = Underground
B2. Original Clique - Now Hear Me Now
B3. MI7 - Show I
C1. Napoleon - Fortuna
C2. Napoleon - La Chaux Du Fonds
C3. Ragga Head - Give The People What They Want
D1. Return Of The Living Acid - Big Dipper
D2. Ministry Of Fear - Original Cliché
D3. Nine-L - Untitled (Houston, We Have A Problem A2)
INFO
Tony Boninsegna: Notes From The Underground 1986-1994 (Volumes 1 and 2) Cold Blow / Musique Pour La Danse
The story of dance music is littered with hidden heroes and underground activists whose immense contributions have been overlooked, ignored and under-documented. Tony Boninsegna, a producer who made and released countless classic cuts and forgotten gems during the acid house and rave era, is one such example.
Melding elements of all that was popular in underground clubs at the time to create his own dancefloor-friendly sound worlds, Boninsegna amassed a huge catalogue between 1986 and '94, while hiding his involvement via an array of oddball aliases and opaque pseudonyms. Boninsegna's story first came to light four years ago when he appeared in Join The Future: Bleep Techno and the Birth of British Bass Music, Matt Anniss's critically acclaimed alternative history of UK dance music in the rave era. Now Cold Blow has joined forces with Musique Pour La Danse to deliver a much-needed anthology of his greatest productions and
co-productions - many rare or hard-to-find - for the first time.
Featuring 24 restored and remastered tracks stretched across two volumes on vinyl and digital, including a handful of previously unreleased tracks and mixes, and accompanied by detailed sleeve notes by Anniss, Notes From The Underground 1986-1994 is a joyful celebration of one of British dance music's most under-appreciated artists. The full breadth and depth of Boninsegna's rave-ready catalogue, as well as an indication of
the sheer volume of aliases he utilised during the period, is explored in detail across the two-part compilation.
Volume two continues in a similar vein while devoting more disc space to Boninsegna's breakbeat-driven productions of the early 1990s. So, alongside more must-have tracks from the producer's Chill-released projects (Return of The Living Acid's surging acid thumper 'Big Dipper', MI7's twisted bleep and breaks monster 'Show I', and a couple of killer cuts alongside Mykey Tee as Original Clique), Cold Blow & Musique Pour La Danse have also made room for the proto-jungle brilliance of Ragga Head's 'Give The People Junglis', the tongue-in-cheek excellence of Ministry of Fear's 'Original Cliché', two top tracks as Napoleon, and the wild, acid breaks breathlessness of 'Monsoon' by Sykosis 451.
It all adds up to the definitive musical retrospective of a genuine underground, rave-era hero whose time in the spotlight may finally have arrived.
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TRACKLISTING
A1. Lab Technicians - We Gave You Life (Original Version)
A2. Nine-L - Untitled (Houston, We Have A Problem B2)
A3. Sykosis 451 - Monsoon
B1. Original Clique - U = Underground
B2. Original Clique - Now Hear Me Now
B3. MI7 - Show I
C1. Napoleon - Fortuna
C2. Napoleon - La Chaux Du Fonds
C3. Ragga Head - Give The People What They Want
D1. Return Of The Living Acid - Big Dipper
D2. Ministry Of Fear - Original Cliché
D3. Nine-L - Untitled (Houston, We Have A Problem A2)
INFO
Tony Boninsegna: Notes From The Underground 1986-1994 (Volumes 1 and 2) Cold Blow / Musique Pour La Danse
The story of dance music is littered with hidden heroes and underground activists whose immense contributions have been overlooked, ignored and under-documented. Tony Boninsegna, a producer who made and released countless classic cuts and forgotten gems during the acid house and rave era, is one such example.
Melding elements of all that was popular in underground clubs at the time to create his own dancefloor-friendly sound worlds, Boninsegna amassed a huge catalogue between 1986 and '94, while hiding his involvement via an array of oddball aliases and opaque pseudonyms. Boninsegna's story first came to light four years ago when he appeared in Join The Future: Bleep Techno and the Birth of British Bass Music, Matt Anniss's critically acclaimed alternative history of UK dance music in the rave era. Now Cold Blow has joined forces with Musique Pour La Danse to deliver a much-needed anthology of his greatest productions and
co-productions - many rare or hard-to-find - for the first time.
Featuring 24 restored and remastered tracks stretched across two volumes on vinyl and digital, including a handful of previously unreleased tracks and mixes, and accompanied by detailed sleeve notes by Anniss, Notes From The Underground 1986-1994 is a joyful celebration of one of British dance music's most under-appreciated artists. The full breadth and depth of Boninsegna's rave-ready catalogue, as well as an indication of
the sheer volume of aliases he utilised during the period, is explored in detail across the two-part compilation.
Volume two continues in a similar vein while devoting more disc space to Boninsegna's breakbeat-driven productions of the early 1990s. So, alongside more must-have tracks from the producer's Chill-released projects (Return of The Living Acid's surging acid thumper 'Big Dipper', MI7's twisted bleep and breaks monster 'Show I', and a couple of killer cuts alongside Mykey Tee as Original Clique), Cold Blow & Musique Pour La Danse have also made room for the proto-jungle brilliance of Ragga Head's 'Give The People Junglis', the tongue-in-cheek excellence of Ministry of Fear's 'Original Cliché', two top tracks as Napoleon, and the wild, acid breaks breathlessness of 'Monsoon' by Sykosis 451.
It all adds up to the definitive musical retrospective of a genuine underground, rave-era hero whose time in the spotlight may finally have arrived.
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Germany
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(2023 remaster) Reissue of A3000 "Magnetic Gliding" album, produced by Swiss musicians Marco Repetto and Stefan Riesen, also known as Synectics on Rephlex and founders of Axodya Records. Originally released in 1995 on the Italian Disturbance label, it has now been remastered and proudly reissued for 2023 in a limited edition of 500 copies by Musique Pour La Danse. Enjoy this trip.
TRACKLISTING
A1. A3000 - Sonic Stripes
A2. A3000 - Flow
B1. A3000 - Rise
B2. A3000 - Phantome Of House
C1. A3000 - Shelloid
C2. A3000 - P.S.E.
D1. A3000 - Part Of The Planet
D2. A3000 - Destination Underwood
INFO
8 tracks of genuine mid-90s acid, techno, and ambient for fans of AGE, Spacetime Continuum, Caustic Window & Air Liquide.
Reissue of A3000 "Magnetic Gliding" album, produced by Swiss musicians Marco Repetto and Stefan Riesen, also known as Synectics on Rephlex and founders of Axodya Records. Originally released in 1995 on the Italian Disturbance label, it has now been remastered and proudly reissued for 2023 in a limited edition of 500 copies by Musique Pour La Danse. Enjoy this trip.
Marco Repetto was a member of the world-famous wave/punk band Grauzone. In the late '80s, he delved into techno, ambient, and psychedelic music, drawing inspiration from nature and shamanic knowledge. His performances are described as colorful, playful, and mind-opening experiences. His main project now is "Bigeneric," which he releases on his label, Inzec Records.
Stefan Riesen has been a prominent figure in the Swiss techno scene since 1995. He is the founder-manager of Phont Music, SuperBra, Morris/Audio, Floppy Funk, and Speaker Attack. He has (co-)produced numerous tracks under various aliases on different labels, including Box Blaze, Flaptrack, Hooper, Nylon, Sonic Tourism, Spin, A3000, Box Blaze & Deetron, Dialogue, Lausen, R.B.R., Sidestepper, Silver Zone, Skank Burner, Synectics, and more.
Mark Wigan was an influential pioneer of urban art in New York, Tokyo and London during the 1980s and 90s. Amongst other, he did the whole The Brain club visuals, as well as several records sleeves for Frankie Bones, A Guy Called Gerald and Bobby Konders. His work explores and responds to anthropology and subcultures, evoking a magical symbolism and the collective unconscious, ancient motifs and the beginning of language itself he has created a whole universe of compelling artworks. He was also involved in illustrating the London club scene. Mark draw the visuals for this album.
www.markwigan.com
This album is for Steen who what there on the night, and Louis the dancing cat.
And to all that where around there then, and somehow still are.
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TRACKLISTING
A1. A3000 - Sonic Stripes
A2. A3000 - Flow
B1. A3000 - Rise
B2. A3000 - Phantome Of House
C1. A3000 - Shelloid
C2. A3000 - P.S.E.
D1. A3000 - Part Of The Planet
D2. A3000 - Destination Underwood
INFO
8 tracks of genuine mid-90s acid, techno, and ambient for fans of AGE, Spacetime Continuum, Caustic Window & Air Liquide.
Reissue of A3000 "Magnetic Gliding" album, produced by Swiss musicians Marco Repetto and Stefan Riesen, also known as Synectics on Rephlex and founders of Axodya Records. Originally released in 1995 on the Italian Disturbance label, it has now been remastered and proudly reissued for 2023 in a limited edition of 500 copies by Musique Pour La Danse. Enjoy this trip.
Marco Repetto was a member of the world-famous wave/punk band Grauzone. In the late '80s, he delved into techno, ambient, and psychedelic music, drawing inspiration from nature and shamanic knowledge. His performances are described as colorful, playful, and mind-opening experiences. His main project now is "Bigeneric," which he releases on his label, Inzec Records.
Stefan Riesen has been a prominent figure in the Swiss techno scene since 1995. He is the founder-manager of Phont Music, SuperBra, Morris/Audio, Floppy Funk, and Speaker Attack. He has (co-)produced numerous tracks under various aliases on different labels, including Box Blaze, Flaptrack, Hooper, Nylon, Sonic Tourism, Spin, A3000, Box Blaze & Deetron, Dialogue, Lausen, R.B.R., Sidestepper, Silver Zone, Skank Burner, Synectics, and more.
Mark Wigan was an influential pioneer of urban art in New York, Tokyo and London during the 1980s and 90s. Amongst other, he did the whole The Brain club visuals, as well as several records sleeves for Frankie Bones, A Guy Called Gerald and Bobby Konders. His work explores and responds to anthropology and subcultures, evoking a magical symbolism and the collective unconscious, ancient motifs and the beginning of language itself he has created a whole universe of compelling artworks. He was also involved in illustrating the London club scene. Mark draw the visuals for this album.
www.markwigan.com
This album is for Steen who what there on the night, and Louis the dancing cat.
And to all that where around there then, and somehow still are.
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DE - 22113 Hamburg
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Cat-No:MPD041LP1
Release-Date:07.04.2023
Configuration:2LP
Cat-No:MPD041LP1
Release-Date:07.04.2023
Configuration:2LP
1
The Scientist - Spiral Symphony (Sample Me Mix) 03:00
2
KCC - Def Cõn Bass 04:36
3
R. Solution - Blowing My Mind 04:04
4
Biosphere - Baby Satellite 05:06
5
A Certain Ratio - Spirit Dance 05:39
6
A Man Called Adam - Midievil (The Inquisition) 06:46
7
Unique 3 - Digicality 04:48
8
Hypersonic - Dance Tones (Tekno Mix) 05:28*
9
Heychild - Heychild's Theme 06:08
(Heavy cardboard gatefold sleeves on 180g, half speed-mastered vinyl w/ liner notes, features artwork by Trevor Jackson) Weighty, Warehouse-ready Club Classics + Rarities from the UK Bleep, Bass + Breakbeat Hardcore Era, feat. Killer Cuts + Slept-on Gems from: THE SCIENTIST / KCC / R.SOLUTION / BIOSPHERE / A CERTAIN RATIO / A MAN CALLED GERALD / UNIQUE 3 / HYPERSONIC / HEYCHILD
TRACKLIST
A1 The Scientist - Spiral Symphony (Sample Me Mix) 03:00
A2 KCC - Def Cõn Bass 04:36
A3 R. Solution - Blowing My Mind 04:04
B1 Biosphere - Baby Satellite 05:06
B2 A Certain Ratio - Spirit Dance 05:39
C1 A Man Called Adam - Midievil (The Inquisition) 06:46
C2 Unique 3 - Digicality 04:48
D1 Hypersonic - Dance Tones (Tekno Mix) 05:28*
D2 Heychild - Heychild's Theme 06:08
* not on CD version / vinyl exclusive
+ (Heavy cardboard gatefold sleeves on 180g, half speed-mastered vinyl w/ liner notes, features artwork by Trevor Jackson) Weighty, Warehouse-ready Club Classics + Rarities from the UK Bleep, Bass + Breakbeat Hardcore Era, feat. Killer Cuts + Slept-on Gems from: THE SCIENTIST / KCC / R.SOLUTION / BIOSPHERE / A CERTAIN RATIO / A MAN CALLED GERALD / UNIQUE 3 / HYPERSONIC / HEYCHILD
+ Artwork from Legendary Designer Trevor Jackson
+ Extended liner notes from Dance Music Historian Matt Anniss (Join The Future), Mastering by Robert Gordon (Forgemaster / Warp)
+ Half Speed mastering & cut at 45RPM for louder bass, pressed on heavy vinyl.
INFO
At the turn of the ‘90s, British dance music gave birth to two interconnected styles that put heavy sub-bass front and centre: bleep techno and breakbeat hardcore. Such was their popularity that the styles inspired countless imitations and mutations, both within the UK and far beyond.
This is the story told in a major new retrospective from Musique Pour La Danse, Bleeps, Breaks + Bass, a carefully curated and well-informed collection of rare and sought-after tracks from the early ‘90s selected by label founders Olivier Ducret and Bunkerheadz. Available on two limited-edition double LPs (each presented in heavy cardboard gatefold sleeves on 180g, half speed-mastered vinyl), compact disc and digital download, Bleeps, Breaks + Bass features artwork by legendary graphic designer Trevor Jackson and extensive liner notes from dance music historian Matt Anniss, author of the acclaimed book Join The Future: Bleep Techno and the Birth of British Bass Music.
A quick glance at the track listing will confirm the depth and variety of Bunkerheadz and Ducret’s selections, which largely sidestep celebrated anthems in favour of overlooked gems, deeper cuts and genuine rarities – all of which have been re-mastered by legendary bleep producer and engineer Rob Gordon (Forgemasters, Xon, co-founder of Warp Records) and half-speed mastered/cut by Sidney Meier at Emil Berliner.
Across the collection you’ll find lesser-celebrated gems from significant figures in the scene (Unique 3’s long-overlooked ‘Digicality’, rare tracks from 4 Hero side projects R-Solution and Tek9); surprise bass-heavy excursions from popular outfits of the period (A Man Called Adam, A Certain Ratio and The KLF’s ‘What Time Is Love’ as remixed by The Moody Boys); significant but frequently forgotten underground anthems (outings from Boneshakerz, Hypersonic, Ubik and KCC); secret weapons (Three Sons, Heychild, Techno Excursion); and even a sub-heavy classic from Norwegian ambient legend Biosphere. It all adds up to a significant celebration of one of the most fertile periods in the development of dance music with bleeps, breaks and bass.
Sicherheits- und Herstellerinformationen / safety and manufacturer info (GPSR)
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TRACKLIST
A1 The Scientist - Spiral Symphony (Sample Me Mix) 03:00
A2 KCC - Def Cõn Bass 04:36
A3 R. Solution - Blowing My Mind 04:04
B1 Biosphere - Baby Satellite 05:06
B2 A Certain Ratio - Spirit Dance 05:39
C1 A Man Called Adam - Midievil (The Inquisition) 06:46
C2 Unique 3 - Digicality 04:48
D1 Hypersonic - Dance Tones (Tekno Mix) 05:28*
D2 Heychild - Heychild's Theme 06:08
* not on CD version / vinyl exclusive
+ (Heavy cardboard gatefold sleeves on 180g, half speed-mastered vinyl w/ liner notes, features artwork by Trevor Jackson) Weighty, Warehouse-ready Club Classics + Rarities from the UK Bleep, Bass + Breakbeat Hardcore Era, feat. Killer Cuts + Slept-on Gems from: THE SCIENTIST / KCC / R.SOLUTION / BIOSPHERE / A CERTAIN RATIO / A MAN CALLED GERALD / UNIQUE 3 / HYPERSONIC / HEYCHILD
+ Artwork from Legendary Designer Trevor Jackson
+ Extended liner notes from Dance Music Historian Matt Anniss (Join The Future), Mastering by Robert Gordon (Forgemaster / Warp)
+ Half Speed mastering & cut at 45RPM for louder bass, pressed on heavy vinyl.
INFO
At the turn of the ‘90s, British dance music gave birth to two interconnected styles that put heavy sub-bass front and centre: bleep techno and breakbeat hardcore. Such was their popularity that the styles inspired countless imitations and mutations, both within the UK and far beyond.
This is the story told in a major new retrospective from Musique Pour La Danse, Bleeps, Breaks + Bass, a carefully curated and well-informed collection of rare and sought-after tracks from the early ‘90s selected by label founders Olivier Ducret and Bunkerheadz. Available on two limited-edition double LPs (each presented in heavy cardboard gatefold sleeves on 180g, half speed-mastered vinyl), compact disc and digital download, Bleeps, Breaks + Bass features artwork by legendary graphic designer Trevor Jackson and extensive liner notes from dance music historian Matt Anniss, author of the acclaimed book Join The Future: Bleep Techno and the Birth of British Bass Music.
A quick glance at the track listing will confirm the depth and variety of Bunkerheadz and Ducret’s selections, which largely sidestep celebrated anthems in favour of overlooked gems, deeper cuts and genuine rarities – all of which have been re-mastered by legendary bleep producer and engineer Rob Gordon (Forgemasters, Xon, co-founder of Warp Records) and half-speed mastered/cut by Sidney Meier at Emil Berliner.
Across the collection you’ll find lesser-celebrated gems from significant figures in the scene (Unique 3’s long-overlooked ‘Digicality’, rare tracks from 4 Hero side projects R-Solution and Tek9); surprise bass-heavy excursions from popular outfits of the period (A Man Called Adam, A Certain Ratio and The KLF’s ‘What Time Is Love’ as remixed by The Moody Boys); significant but frequently forgotten underground anthems (outings from Boneshakerz, Hypersonic, Ubik and KCC); secret weapons (Three Sons, Heychild, Techno Excursion); and even a sub-heavy classic from Norwegian ambient legend Biosphere. It all adds up to a significant celebration of one of the most fertile periods in the development of dance music with bleeps, breaks and bass.
Sicherheits- und Herstellerinformationen / safety and manufacturer info (GPSR)
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DE - 22113 Hamburg
Germany
Contact: [email protected]More
Cat-No:MPD041LP2
Release-Date:07.04.2023
Configuration:2LP
Cat-No:MPD041LP2
Release-Date:07.04.2023
Configuration:2LP
1
Terra Incognita - Alien Element (UK Mix) 04:26
2
Tek 9 - Space 91 03:12
3
Boneshakers - Don't Go Away (Original Dub Mix) 03:38
4
Ubik - Bass Generation 06:08
5
Break The Limits - Drums Of Freedom 05:06*
6
Techno Excursion - Come With Me 06:01
7
Trak 1 - For This II 04:32
8
Three Sons - First Step 04:03
9
KLF - What Time Is Love? (Moody Boys vs KLF Mix) 07:38
(Heavy cardboard gatefold sleeves on 180g, half speed-mastered vinyl w/ liner notes, features artwork by Trevor Jackson) Weighty, Warehouse-ready Club Classics + Rarities from the UK Bleep, Bass + Breakbeat Hardcore Era, feat. Killer Cuts + Slept-on Gems from: TERRA INCOGNITA / TEK 9 / UBIK BONESHAKER / BREAK THE LIMITS / TECHNO EXCURISON / TRAK 1 / KLF
TRACKLIST
A1 Terra Incognita - Alien Element (UK Mix) 04:26
A2 Tek 9 - Space 91 03:12
A3 Boneshakers - Don't Go Away (Original Dub Mix) 03:38
B1 Ubik - Bass Generation 06:08
B2 Break The Limits - Drums Of Freedom 05:06*
C1 Techno Excursion - Come With Me 06:01
C2 Trak 1 - For This II 04:32
D1 Three Sons - First Step 04:03
D2 KLF - What Time Is Love? (Moody Boys vs KLF Mix) 07:38
* not on CD version / vinyl exclusive
+ Weighty, Warehouse-ready Club Classics + Rarities from the UK Bleep, Bass + Breakbeat Hardcore Era, feat. Killer Cuts + Slept-on Gems from: TERRA INCOGNITA / TEK 9 / UBIK BONESHAKER / BREAK THE LIMITS / TECHNO EXCURISON / TRAK 1 / KLF
+ Artwork from Legendary Designer Trevor Jackson
+ Extended liner notes from Dance Music Historian Matt Anniss (Join The Future), Mastering by Robert Gordon (Forgemaster / Warp)
+ Half Speed mastering & cut at 45RPM for louder bass, pressed on heavy vinyl.
INFO
At the turn of the ‘90s, British dance music gave birth to two interconnected styles that put heavy sub-bass front and centre: bleep techno and breakbeat hardcore. Such was their popularity that the styles inspired countless imitations and mutations, both within the UK and far beyond.
This is the story told in a major new retrospective from Musique Pour La Danse, Bleeps, Breaks + Bass, a carefully curated and well-informed collection of rare and sought-after tracks from the early ‘90s selected by label founders Olivier Ducret and Bunkerheadz. Available on two limited-edition double LPs (each presented in heavy cardboard gatefold sleeves on 180g, half speed-mastered vinyl), compact disc and digital download, Bleeps, Breaks + Bass features artwork by legendary graphic designer Trevor Jackson and extensive liner notes from dance music historian Matt Anniss, author of the acclaimed book Join The Future: Bleep Techno and the Birth of British Bass Music.
A quick glance at the track listing will confirm the depth and variety of Bunkerheadz and Ducret’s selections, which largely sidestep celebrated anthems in favour of overlooked gems, deeper cuts and genuine rarities – all of which have been re-mastered by legendary bleep producer and engineer Rob Gordon (Forgemasters, Xon, co-founder of Warp Records) and half-speed mastered/cut by Sidney Meier at Emil Berliner.
Across the collection you’ll find lesser-celebrated gems from significant figures in the scene (Unique 3’s long-overlooked ‘Digicality’, rare tracks from 4 Hero side projects R-Solution and Tek9); surprise bass-heavy excursions from popular outfits of the period (A Man Called Adam, A Certain Ratio and The KLF’s ‘What Time Is Love’ as remixed by The Moody Boys); significant but frequently forgotten underground anthems (outings from Boneshakerz, Hypersonic, Ubik and KCC); secret weapons (Three Sons, Heychild, Techno Excursion); and even a sub-heavy classic from Norwegian ambient legend Biosphere. It all adds up to a significant celebration of one of the most fertile periods in the development of dance music with bleeps, breaks and bass.
Sicherheits- und Herstellerinformationen / safety and manufacturer info (GPSR)
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Liebigstrasse 2-20
DE - 22113 Hamburg
Germany
Contact: [email protected]More
TRACKLIST
A1 Terra Incognita - Alien Element (UK Mix) 04:26
A2 Tek 9 - Space 91 03:12
A3 Boneshakers - Don't Go Away (Original Dub Mix) 03:38
B1 Ubik - Bass Generation 06:08
B2 Break The Limits - Drums Of Freedom 05:06*
C1 Techno Excursion - Come With Me 06:01
C2 Trak 1 - For This II 04:32
D1 Three Sons - First Step 04:03
D2 KLF - What Time Is Love? (Moody Boys vs KLF Mix) 07:38
* not on CD version / vinyl exclusive
+ Weighty, Warehouse-ready Club Classics + Rarities from the UK Bleep, Bass + Breakbeat Hardcore Era, feat. Killer Cuts + Slept-on Gems from: TERRA INCOGNITA / TEK 9 / UBIK BONESHAKER / BREAK THE LIMITS / TECHNO EXCURISON / TRAK 1 / KLF
+ Artwork from Legendary Designer Trevor Jackson
+ Extended liner notes from Dance Music Historian Matt Anniss (Join The Future), Mastering by Robert Gordon (Forgemaster / Warp)
+ Half Speed mastering & cut at 45RPM for louder bass, pressed on heavy vinyl.
INFO
At the turn of the ‘90s, British dance music gave birth to two interconnected styles that put heavy sub-bass front and centre: bleep techno and breakbeat hardcore. Such was their popularity that the styles inspired countless imitations and mutations, both within the UK and far beyond.
This is the story told in a major new retrospective from Musique Pour La Danse, Bleeps, Breaks + Bass, a carefully curated and well-informed collection of rare and sought-after tracks from the early ‘90s selected by label founders Olivier Ducret and Bunkerheadz. Available on two limited-edition double LPs (each presented in heavy cardboard gatefold sleeves on 180g, half speed-mastered vinyl), compact disc and digital download, Bleeps, Breaks + Bass features artwork by legendary graphic designer Trevor Jackson and extensive liner notes from dance music historian Matt Anniss, author of the acclaimed book Join The Future: Bleep Techno and the Birth of British Bass Music.
A quick glance at the track listing will confirm the depth and variety of Bunkerheadz and Ducret’s selections, which largely sidestep celebrated anthems in favour of overlooked gems, deeper cuts and genuine rarities – all of which have been re-mastered by legendary bleep producer and engineer Rob Gordon (Forgemasters, Xon, co-founder of Warp Records) and half-speed mastered/cut by Sidney Meier at Emil Berliner.
Across the collection you’ll find lesser-celebrated gems from significant figures in the scene (Unique 3’s long-overlooked ‘Digicality’, rare tracks from 4 Hero side projects R-Solution and Tek9); surprise bass-heavy excursions from popular outfits of the period (A Man Called Adam, A Certain Ratio and The KLF’s ‘What Time Is Love’ as remixed by The Moody Boys); significant but frequently forgotten underground anthems (outings from Boneshakerz, Hypersonic, Ubik and KCC); secret weapons (Three Sons, Heychild, Techno Excursion); and even a sub-heavy classic from Norwegian ambient legend Biosphere. It all adds up to a significant celebration of one of the most fertile periods in the development of dance music with bleeps, breaks and bass.
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1
Reagenz - Ä (2021 Remaster)
2
Reagenz - Long Leaves (2021 Remaster)
3
Reagenz - ß (2021 Remaster)
4
Reagenz - Ö (2021 Remaster)
5
Reagenz - DJ Friendly (2021 Remaster)
6
Reagenz - Ü (2021 Remaster)
7
Reagenz - Tz
8
Reagenz - Hollow Mountain (2021 Remaster)
(limited edition white 180gr vinyl) rEAGENZ, the iconic self-titled debut album released in 1994 by the duo formed by Jonah Sharp (Spacetime Continuum) & David Moufang (Move D, Deep Space Network). Previously only available in CD format, this sought-after album which nonetheless remains too underappreciated for our liking is finally available on double vinyl for the first time ever and has been remastered for the occasion.
TRACKLISTING
A1. rEAGENZ - Ä (2021 Remaster)
A2. rEAGENZ - Long Leaves (2021 Remaster)
B1. rEAGENZ - ß (2021 Remaster)
B2. rEAGENZ - Ö (2021 Remaster)
C1. rEAGENZ - DJ Friendly (2021 Remaster)
C2. rEAGENZ - Ü (2021 Remaster)
D1. rEAGENZ - Tz
D2. rEAGENZ - Hollow Mountain (2021 Remaster)
INFO
Musique Pour La Danse presents rEAGENZ, the iconic self-titled debut album released in 1994 by the duo formed by Jonah Sharp (Spacetime Continuum) & David Moufang (Move D, Deep Space Network).
Previously only available in CD format, this sought-after album which nonetheless remains too underappreciated for our liking is finally available on double vinyl for the first time ever and has been remastered for the occasion.
Nearly 30 years after its release, rEAGENZ remains a crucial milestone of electronic music. The duo famously met at an early gig of British IDM heroes Autechre and then recorded its debut album between its respective studios in San Francisco and Heidelberg. This is a record where the sense of in betweenness is not only geographical. It is indeed a beautiful hybrid that explores the relationship between lush ambient textures and intricate IDM/techno rhythms, with striking and memorable results.
Rather than trying to fit in pre-determined templates, rEAGENZ invites you in a paradigm of its own. In these unprecedented times without access to clubs and dancefloors, this is a much needed reminder, as it is one of those albums that argues that the enjoyment of electronic music is anything but confined to the formulas and expectations of music for clubs. It's all about diving into gorgeous and compelling soundscapes, wherever you might be listening and dancing.
ä, ö, b, ü, ß, tz recorded at reflective studio, san francisco, summer 1993 long leaves, hollow mountain, dj friendly recorded at resource studio, heidelberg, summer 1994 by jonah sharp and david moufang.
originally released in 1994 on reflective records / source records
original artwork cebra & env / reissue design env (jonas grossman)
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TRACKLISTING
A1. rEAGENZ - Ä (2021 Remaster)
A2. rEAGENZ - Long Leaves (2021 Remaster)
B1. rEAGENZ - ß (2021 Remaster)
B2. rEAGENZ - Ö (2021 Remaster)
C1. rEAGENZ - DJ Friendly (2021 Remaster)
C2. rEAGENZ - Ü (2021 Remaster)
D1. rEAGENZ - Tz
D2. rEAGENZ - Hollow Mountain (2021 Remaster)
INFO
Musique Pour La Danse presents rEAGENZ, the iconic self-titled debut album released in 1994 by the duo formed by Jonah Sharp (Spacetime Continuum) & David Moufang (Move D, Deep Space Network).
Previously only available in CD format, this sought-after album which nonetheless remains too underappreciated for our liking is finally available on double vinyl for the first time ever and has been remastered for the occasion.
Nearly 30 years after its release, rEAGENZ remains a crucial milestone of electronic music. The duo famously met at an early gig of British IDM heroes Autechre and then recorded its debut album between its respective studios in San Francisco and Heidelberg. This is a record where the sense of in betweenness is not only geographical. It is indeed a beautiful hybrid that explores the relationship between lush ambient textures and intricate IDM/techno rhythms, with striking and memorable results.
Rather than trying to fit in pre-determined templates, rEAGENZ invites you in a paradigm of its own. In these unprecedented times without access to clubs and dancefloors, this is a much needed reminder, as it is one of those albums that argues that the enjoyment of electronic music is anything but confined to the formulas and expectations of music for clubs. It's all about diving into gorgeous and compelling soundscapes, wherever you might be listening and dancing.
ä, ö, b, ü, ß, tz recorded at reflective studio, san francisco, summer 1993 long leaves, hollow mountain, dj friendly recorded at resource studio, heidelberg, summer 1994 by jonah sharp and david moufang.
originally released in 1994 on reflective records / source records
original artwork cebra & env / reissue design env (jonas grossman)
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Cat-No:MPD043
Release-Date:02.12.2022
Configuration:12"
Cat-No:MPD043
Release-Date:02.12.2022
Configuration:12"
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SPACE TIME CONTINUUM - Fluresence (2022 Remaster)
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SPACE TIME CONTINUUM - Transmitter (2022 Remaster)
3
SPACE TIME CONTINUUM - Drift (2022 Remaster)
4
SPACE TIME CONTINUUM - Drug #6 (2022 Remaster)
(180 gr vinyl) Musique Pour La Danse presents another collaboration with SF-based Jonah Sharp following the first ever vinyl release of his Reagenz LP with Move D in 2021. This time, the iconic Flurescence EP by his Spacetime Continuum solo project gets the reissue treatment, after being released on the Scotsman's own Reflective Records back in 1993 with an unforgettable holographic center label.
TRACKLISTING
A1. Space Time Continuum - Fluresence (2022 Remaster)
A2. Space Time Continuum - Transmitter (2022 Remaster)
B1. Space Time Continuum - Drift (2022 Remaster)
B2. Space Time Continuum - Drug #6 (2022 Remaster)
INFO
Musique Pour La Danse presents another collaboration with SF-based Jonah Sharp following the first ever vinyl release of his Reagenz LP with Move D in 2021.
This time, the iconic Flurescence EP by his Spacetime Continuum solo project gets the reissue treatment, after being released on the Scotsman's own Reflective Records back in 1993 with an unforgettable holographic center label.
There is a good reason why this EP, actually Sharp's debut release, was so hard to find at reasonable prices and why it has appeared in countless compilations and top lists in the last 3 decades with no sign of slowing down.
Truly timeless, this masterclass in forward thinking electronic music focuses on deeply textured, masterfully arranged, and skillfully morphing tracks with a cosmic tinge that feels warm instead of cold, and rewards repeat listens.
Prepare to bend the very fabric of spacetime during the 28 minutes of heavenly chill out and celestial techno/trance contained in this 12" black hole, remastered and repackaged for the 21st century. Title track Flurescence is one of the very few that actually captures the ambience of those magical floating years and a trip to the edges of outer space that never ceases to amaze, while Transmitter is a deep dive to the bottom of an ethereal ocean of fur suspended in time, with mysterious samples from the producer's answering machine to boot. Drift is a bona fide gem of rhythmic psychedelic electronic music, breaking down and projecting early trance, IDM and electronica ideas like a prism turning revealing a colorful spectrum of colours after being hit by light. Finally, the fast-paced dancefloor weapon Drug#6 is up there with Choice's Acid Eiffel, Resistance D's Cosmic Love, and Red Planet's Cosmic Movement in the intergalactic pantheon of narcotic, acid techno cuts.
Needless to say, zero gravity listening is strongly encouraged.
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TRACKLISTING
A1. Space Time Continuum - Fluresence (2022 Remaster)
A2. Space Time Continuum - Transmitter (2022 Remaster)
B1. Space Time Continuum - Drift (2022 Remaster)
B2. Space Time Continuum - Drug #6 (2022 Remaster)
INFO
Musique Pour La Danse presents another collaboration with SF-based Jonah Sharp following the first ever vinyl release of his Reagenz LP with Move D in 2021.
This time, the iconic Flurescence EP by his Spacetime Continuum solo project gets the reissue treatment, after being released on the Scotsman's own Reflective Records back in 1993 with an unforgettable holographic center label.
There is a good reason why this EP, actually Sharp's debut release, was so hard to find at reasonable prices and why it has appeared in countless compilations and top lists in the last 3 decades with no sign of slowing down.
Truly timeless, this masterclass in forward thinking electronic music focuses on deeply textured, masterfully arranged, and skillfully morphing tracks with a cosmic tinge that feels warm instead of cold, and rewards repeat listens.
Prepare to bend the very fabric of spacetime during the 28 minutes of heavenly chill out and celestial techno/trance contained in this 12" black hole, remastered and repackaged for the 21st century. Title track Flurescence is one of the very few that actually captures the ambience of those magical floating years and a trip to the edges of outer space that never ceases to amaze, while Transmitter is a deep dive to the bottom of an ethereal ocean of fur suspended in time, with mysterious samples from the producer's answering machine to boot. Drift is a bona fide gem of rhythmic psychedelic electronic music, breaking down and projecting early trance, IDM and electronica ideas like a prism turning revealing a colorful spectrum of colours after being hit by light. Finally, the fast-paced dancefloor weapon Drug#6 is up there with Choice's Acid Eiffel, Resistance D's Cosmic Love, and Red Planet's Cosmic Movement in the intergalactic pantheon of narcotic, acid techno cuts.
Needless to say, zero gravity listening is strongly encouraged.
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Cat-No:MPD042
Release-Date:24.06.2022
Configuration:2LP
Cat-No:MPD042
Release-Date:24.06.2022
Configuration:2LP
Limited Edition Ocean Blue Double Vinyl. DLP Donkey Kong Country OST DLP 3 [Recreated], mastered for vinyl, fully licensed, half speed mastering, colored vinyl (ocean blue).
TRACKLIST
Side 1 - The Beginning of The End
1. Dixie Beat 00:45
2. Crazy Calypso 01:15
3. Northern Kremisphere 02:28
4. Wrinkly's Safe Cave 00:34
5. Hangin' At Funky's 01:08
6. Crystal Chasm 01:08
7. Sub-map Shuffle 02:55
8. Stillt Village 02:33
9. Bonus Time! 01:31
10. Mill Fever 03:34
Side2 - Danger Zone
1. Brother Bear 00:49
2. Frosty Frolics 02:12
3. Swanky's Sideshow 01:29
4. Cranky's Showdown 01:05
5. Boss Boogie 01:38
6. Treetop Tumble 02:53
7. wrinkly 64 01:27
8. Hot Pursuit 03:37
9. Enchanted Riverbank 02:49
Side 3 - The Wild World
1. Brothers Bear Blues 01:08
2. Water World 02:53
3. Cascade Capers 03:01
4. Get Fit Agogo 00:19
5. Nuts and Bolts 02:17
6. Pokey Pipes 02:29
7. Rockface Rumble 02:15
8. Cavern Caprice 02:50
9. Jungle Jitter 02:49
Side 4 - K.Rool's Reckoning
1. Big Boss Blues 01:52
2. Game Over 00:16
3. Baddies On Parada 02:05
4. Krematoa Koncerto 02:03
5. Rocket Run 03:03
6. Mama Bird 01:48
7. Chase 01:16
8. Jangle Bells 03:08
INFO
Musique Pour La Danse is proud to present the Donkey Kong Country 3 OST [Recreated] of the much appreciated and globally followed Donkey Kong Country OST recreation project led by NY-based composer and producer Jammin’ Sam Miller.
Using hex SPC data crudely converted to MIDI, Jammin' Sam Miller painstakingly recreated DKC's soundtrack note by note, by finding the original equipment used to create it, translating the MIDI into a modern studio context, adding in keyboard samples, and re-mixing the sounds with added effects and mastering. To find out more about his process watch an explanatory video here: cutt.ly/ulUHE6J
Remastered for vinyl, licensed, and presented in a limited edition blue cascade double LP.
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TRACKLIST
Side 1 - The Beginning of The End
1. Dixie Beat 00:45
2. Crazy Calypso 01:15
3. Northern Kremisphere 02:28
4. Wrinkly's Safe Cave 00:34
5. Hangin' At Funky's 01:08
6. Crystal Chasm 01:08
7. Sub-map Shuffle 02:55
8. Stillt Village 02:33
9. Bonus Time! 01:31
10. Mill Fever 03:34
Side2 - Danger Zone
1. Brother Bear 00:49
2. Frosty Frolics 02:12
3. Swanky's Sideshow 01:29
4. Cranky's Showdown 01:05
5. Boss Boogie 01:38
6. Treetop Tumble 02:53
7. wrinkly 64 01:27
8. Hot Pursuit 03:37
9. Enchanted Riverbank 02:49
Side 3 - The Wild World
1. Brothers Bear Blues 01:08
2. Water World 02:53
3. Cascade Capers 03:01
4. Get Fit Agogo 00:19
5. Nuts and Bolts 02:17
6. Pokey Pipes 02:29
7. Rockface Rumble 02:15
8. Cavern Caprice 02:50
9. Jungle Jitter 02:49
Side 4 - K.Rool's Reckoning
1. Big Boss Blues 01:52
2. Game Over 00:16
3. Baddies On Parada 02:05
4. Krematoa Koncerto 02:03
5. Rocket Run 03:03
6. Mama Bird 01:48
7. Chase 01:16
8. Jangle Bells 03:08
INFO
Musique Pour La Danse is proud to present the Donkey Kong Country 3 OST [Recreated] of the much appreciated and globally followed Donkey Kong Country OST recreation project led by NY-based composer and producer Jammin’ Sam Miller.
Using hex SPC data crudely converted to MIDI, Jammin' Sam Miller painstakingly recreated DKC's soundtrack note by note, by finding the original equipment used to create it, translating the MIDI into a modern studio context, adding in keyboard samples, and re-mixing the sounds with added effects and mastering. To find out more about his process watch an explanatory video here: cutt.ly/ulUHE6J
Remastered for vinyl, licensed, and presented in a limited edition blue cascade double LP.
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Cat-No:MPD035
Release-Date:25.03.2022
Configuration:LP
Cat-No:MPD035
Release-Date:25.03.2022
Configuration:LP
An historical live recording at The Brain Club that captures the unique vibe and flow of a brand new life-changing musical era in 1990 London Soho. Includes liner notes by The Brain club co-owner Sean McLusky, writer ("Bass, Mids, Tops") and DJ Joe Muggs and original sleeve art by the other The Brain club co-owner Mark Wigan, like you were back there. For fans of ambient, acid house, and fucking brilliant live music!!
TRACKLIST
A1. Irresitable Force - Medley #1
A2. Ramjac Corporation - Wikki Loop
A3. Ramjac Corporation - Para Ti
A4. Irresistible Force - Let's Go Swimming
A5. Ramjac Corporation - Massif
B1. Irresitble Force - Medley #2
B2. Ramjac Corporation - Keep on Turning On
B3. Irrestible Force - Finale
INFO
Back in the late 80s label owner Olivier Ducret entered 11 Wardour Street in London, home of the mighty Brain Club, a gallery · club · bar owned by Sean McLusky and Mark Wigan, where many (acid) house and techno visionaries played their early live on Thursday night to less than 50 people, that was quite intimate: Orbital, Simon Lovejoy, Mr Monday, If?, Doi-Oing, Nexus 21, Funtopia, Hi-Ryze, Adamski, 808 State, Ultramarine and of course, Mixmaster Morris's Irresistible Force and Irdial's RAMJAC Corporation. The energy and the creativity was incredible, at its peak, everything was fresh, innocent, naïve, new and oh so exciting. Boundaries in genre did not exist, and everyone was welcome aboard, no superstar, no business, just pure great fun. The crowd was eclectic, you could bump into Mark Moore or Neneh Cherry while the oung guns Andrew Weatherall or Steve Bicknell were spinning. This is most possibly where it all started for me & the label and this unique recording captures it all like no other, like a time capsule, impressively, and amazingly, a classic slice of British rave history unearthed via Switzerland. Just close your eyes and go back to the phuture.
The Irresistible Force is underground legend, ambient dj, writer, critic of corporate dance business (thanks for that) and producer Mixmaster Morris. He became involved with the emerging UK acid house scene, touring with The Shamen and releasing his first and still outstanding album "Flying High" on Caspar Pound's great Rising High Records (to be reissued on WRWTFWW with that classic T-Shirt "I Think Therefore I Ambient"). He played all raves, clubs, radios and festival, all around the world, did so many mixtapes and compilations and more albums, always so enjoyable and and still is one of the most truly enthusiastic DJ around. He's currently preparing 3 new albums to be release on Ninja Tune.
mixcloud.com/mixmastermorris
Ramjac Corporation is Paul Chivers, producer, percussionist, sound artist and teacher, with first release on the cult London label Irdial Discs, one of UK's unsung electronic pioneers, known for his voltaic live shows during the heady Summer of Love in 1988 and beyond. Jamming his own flavour of sampled beats live from his Atari and Emulator, Ramjac performed at the now legendary Sunrise, Energy and Back To The Future raves and went on to tour with Orbital, The Shamen and The Irresistible Force. Ramjac went from playing from 50 to 10,000 ravers in a matter of months. In 2018 London-based record label Emotional Rescue have announced the reissue of Ramjac Corporation’s debut extended player “Cameroon Massif!” mixing a love of techno and house with dub bass and break beats into a proto-jungle swirl.
ramjac.co.uk
Sean McLusky went on to set up Brainiak Records with Tim Fielding, the legendary Live At The Brain albums, then they went to mastermind various London clubs like Love Ranch, Club UK, Sonic Mook and Mr C's The End. Today Sean McLusky runs Whitechapel Gallery in Hackney where this album release party is held on 11.03.2022. Sean wrote liners notes for this album.
whitechapelgallery.org
Mark Wigan was an influential pioneer of urban art in New York, Tokyo and London during the 1980s and 90s. Amongst other, he did the whole The Brain club visuals, as well as several records sleeves for Frankie Bones, A Guy Called Gerald and Bobby Konders. His work explores and responds to anthropology and subcultures, evoking a magical symbolism and the collective unconscious, ancient motifs and the beginning of language itself he has created a whole universe of compelling artworks. He was also involved in illustrating the London club scene. Mark draw the visuals for this album.
www.markwigan.com
This album is for Steen who what there on the night, and Louis the dancing cat.
And to all that where around there then, and somehow still are.
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TRACKLIST
A1. Irresitable Force - Medley #1
A2. Ramjac Corporation - Wikki Loop
A3. Ramjac Corporation - Para Ti
A4. Irresistible Force - Let's Go Swimming
A5. Ramjac Corporation - Massif
B1. Irresitble Force - Medley #2
B2. Ramjac Corporation - Keep on Turning On
B3. Irrestible Force - Finale
INFO
Back in the late 80s label owner Olivier Ducret entered 11 Wardour Street in London, home of the mighty Brain Club, a gallery · club · bar owned by Sean McLusky and Mark Wigan, where many (acid) house and techno visionaries played their early live on Thursday night to less than 50 people, that was quite intimate: Orbital, Simon Lovejoy, Mr Monday, If?, Doi-Oing, Nexus 21, Funtopia, Hi-Ryze, Adamski, 808 State, Ultramarine and of course, Mixmaster Morris's Irresistible Force and Irdial's RAMJAC Corporation. The energy and the creativity was incredible, at its peak, everything was fresh, innocent, naïve, new and oh so exciting. Boundaries in genre did not exist, and everyone was welcome aboard, no superstar, no business, just pure great fun. The crowd was eclectic, you could bump into Mark Moore or Neneh Cherry while the oung guns Andrew Weatherall or Steve Bicknell were spinning. This is most possibly where it all started for me & the label and this unique recording captures it all like no other, like a time capsule, impressively, and amazingly, a classic slice of British rave history unearthed via Switzerland. Just close your eyes and go back to the phuture.
The Irresistible Force is underground legend, ambient dj, writer, critic of corporate dance business (thanks for that) and producer Mixmaster Morris. He became involved with the emerging UK acid house scene, touring with The Shamen and releasing his first and still outstanding album "Flying High" on Caspar Pound's great Rising High Records (to be reissued on WRWTFWW with that classic T-Shirt "I Think Therefore I Ambient"). He played all raves, clubs, radios and festival, all around the world, did so many mixtapes and compilations and more albums, always so enjoyable and and still is one of the most truly enthusiastic DJ around. He's currently preparing 3 new albums to be release on Ninja Tune.
mixcloud.com/mixmastermorris
Ramjac Corporation is Paul Chivers, producer, percussionist, sound artist and teacher, with first release on the cult London label Irdial Discs, one of UK's unsung electronic pioneers, known for his voltaic live shows during the heady Summer of Love in 1988 and beyond. Jamming his own flavour of sampled beats live from his Atari and Emulator, Ramjac performed at the now legendary Sunrise, Energy and Back To The Future raves and went on to tour with Orbital, The Shamen and The Irresistible Force. Ramjac went from playing from 50 to 10,000 ravers in a matter of months. In 2018 London-based record label Emotional Rescue have announced the reissue of Ramjac Corporation’s debut extended player “Cameroon Massif!” mixing a love of techno and house with dub bass and break beats into a proto-jungle swirl.
ramjac.co.uk
Sean McLusky went on to set up Brainiak Records with Tim Fielding, the legendary Live At The Brain albums, then they went to mastermind various London clubs like Love Ranch, Club UK, Sonic Mook and Mr C's The End. Today Sean McLusky runs Whitechapel Gallery in Hackney where this album release party is held on 11.03.2022. Sean wrote liners notes for this album.
whitechapelgallery.org
Mark Wigan was an influential pioneer of urban art in New York, Tokyo and London during the 1980s and 90s. Amongst other, he did the whole The Brain club visuals, as well as several records sleeves for Frankie Bones, A Guy Called Gerald and Bobby Konders. His work explores and responds to anthropology and subcultures, evoking a magical symbolism and the collective unconscious, ancient motifs and the beginning of language itself he has created a whole universe of compelling artworks. He was also involved in illustrating the London club scene. Mark draw the visuals for this album.
www.markwigan.com
This album is for Steen who what there on the night, and Louis the dancing cat.
And to all that where around there then, and somehow still are.
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THE THRESHOLD HOUSEBOYS CHOIR - A1. Part One: A Time Of Happening
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THE THRESHOLD HOUSEBOYS CHOIR - A2. Part Two: Intimations Of Spring
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THE THRESHOLD HOUSEBOYS CHOIR - B. Part Three: So Young It Knows No Maturing
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THE THRESHOLD HOUSEBOYS CHOIR - C. Part Four: So Free It Knows No End
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THE THRESHOLD HOUSEBOYS CHOIR - D. Part Five: As Doors Open Into Space
THE THRESHOLD HOUSEBOYS CHOIR (PETER "SLEAZY" CHRISTOPHERSON OF COIL)
“FORM GROWS RAMPANT”
(Heavy 180g black vinyl. First time on vinyl. 350gsm Gatefold, interior sleeve printed. Half Speed Mastering. 45 rpm) The Threshold HouseBoys Choir was a project by Peter "Sleazy" Christopherson. Operating out of Bangkok, Thailand, the Throbbing Gristle and Psychic TV founding member started this audio and visual endeavour following Coil's end. File under COIL Forever, Erotic Trance, Religious IDM, Ecstatic Classical, Post Ethnic Industrial Exotica and best album ever heard.
TRACKLISTING
A1. The Threshold HouseBoys Choir - Part One: A Time Of Happening
A2. The Threshold HouseBoys Choir - Part Two: Intimations Of Spring
B. The Threshold HouseBoys Choir - Part Three: So Young It Knows No Maturing
C. The Threshold HouseBoys Choir - Part Four: So Free It Knows No End
D. The Threshold HouseBoys Choir - Part Five: As Doors Open Into Space
INFO
The Threshold HouseBoys Choir was a project by Peter "Sleazy" Christopherson. Operating out of Bangkok, Thailand, the Throbbing Gristle and Psychic TV founding member started this audio and visual endeavour following Coil's end.
Despite the name, it was a solo project which relied heavily on computer generated vocals. The name was derived from a play on words, combining the terms houseboy, house of boys, boys' choir, and Threshold House, which was Coil's own label. "Form Grows Rampant" is the soundtrack of a film shot by Christopherson (a video capture at the GinJae Vegetarian Festival in the south of Thailand) and his first major musical project since the tragic death of John Balance and the subsequent demise of Coil.
The music is a suite of lenghty dense atmospherics that combine shuddering electronics with sampled vocals, eerie digitalia, buried melodies and sinister undercurrents hinting at a gleaming heart of darkness, with a joyful melodic progression that sounds positively triumphant towards the end of the disc. It's both Coil-esque and quite different, and undoubtedly is the worthy successor of the legendary group that Christopherson created with his partner John Balance.
First released in small quantities in 2007 as a CD/DVD set, this is the first time it is released on vinyl, CD and digital. This reissue has been mastered from original files by Sidney Claire Meyer at former Deutsche Grammophon studios Emil Berliner in Berlin, using the half speed mastering process, and pressed on heavy vinyl.
File under COIL Forever, Erotic Trance, Religious IDM, Ecstatic Classical, Post Ethnic Industrial Exotica and best album ever heard.
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“FORM GROWS RAMPANT”
(Heavy 180g black vinyl. First time on vinyl. 350gsm Gatefold, interior sleeve printed. Half Speed Mastering. 45 rpm) The Threshold HouseBoys Choir was a project by Peter "Sleazy" Christopherson. Operating out of Bangkok, Thailand, the Throbbing Gristle and Psychic TV founding member started this audio and visual endeavour following Coil's end. File under COIL Forever, Erotic Trance, Religious IDM, Ecstatic Classical, Post Ethnic Industrial Exotica and best album ever heard.
TRACKLISTING
A1. The Threshold HouseBoys Choir - Part One: A Time Of Happening
A2. The Threshold HouseBoys Choir - Part Two: Intimations Of Spring
B. The Threshold HouseBoys Choir - Part Three: So Young It Knows No Maturing
C. The Threshold HouseBoys Choir - Part Four: So Free It Knows No End
D. The Threshold HouseBoys Choir - Part Five: As Doors Open Into Space
INFO
The Threshold HouseBoys Choir was a project by Peter "Sleazy" Christopherson. Operating out of Bangkok, Thailand, the Throbbing Gristle and Psychic TV founding member started this audio and visual endeavour following Coil's end.
Despite the name, it was a solo project which relied heavily on computer generated vocals. The name was derived from a play on words, combining the terms houseboy, house of boys, boys' choir, and Threshold House, which was Coil's own label. "Form Grows Rampant" is the soundtrack of a film shot by Christopherson (a video capture at the GinJae Vegetarian Festival in the south of Thailand) and his first major musical project since the tragic death of John Balance and the subsequent demise of Coil.
The music is a suite of lenghty dense atmospherics that combine shuddering electronics with sampled vocals, eerie digitalia, buried melodies and sinister undercurrents hinting at a gleaming heart of darkness, with a joyful melodic progression that sounds positively triumphant towards the end of the disc. It's both Coil-esque and quite different, and undoubtedly is the worthy successor of the legendary group that Christopherson created with his partner John Balance.
First released in small quantities in 2007 as a CD/DVD set, this is the first time it is released on vinyl, CD and digital. This reissue has been mastered from original files by Sidney Claire Meyer at former Deutsche Grammophon studios Emil Berliner in Berlin, using the half speed mastering process, and pressed on heavy vinyl.
File under COIL Forever, Erotic Trance, Religious IDM, Ecstatic Classical, Post Ethnic Industrial Exotica and best album ever heard.
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FRANKIE BONES - A1. Funky Acid Makossa
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FRANKIE BONES - A2. Mondolay Break
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FRANKIE BONES - B1. Techno Bass
4
FRANKIE BONES - B2. I Want The People To Know
(Vinyl part 2 of 2) Repress of eight most wanted classic cuts that will bring you back in time inside a sweaty hangar where fresh nasty stabs and acid hypnotic basslines are ruling the night forever.
TRACKLIST
A1. Funky Acid Makossa
A2. Mondolay Break
B1. Techno Bass
B2. I Want The People To Know
INFO
Musique Pour La Danse welcomes celebrated Brooklyn DJ Frankie Bones and is thrilled to announce the release of 2 new exclusive vinyl EPs in the long lasting Bonesbreaks serie in collaboration with the artist own imprint Bangin Music.
Spinning records since the early 80’s, Frankie Bones imported Rave culture in the USA after he played Energy in UK in front of +25K. His Brooklyn Storm Raves and unique sound signature were the foundation of the rave movement in the whole United States of America. Frankie Bones had classic releases on Nu Groove, ESP-Sun, Logic, Rave Age, Underworld, Trax, XL, ran the successful Sonic Groove Records shop with brother Adam X aka Traversable Wormhole and Heather Heart and collaborated with Lenny Dee, Nico, Tommy Musto, Joey Beltram, KLF and the The Moody Boys to name a few.
The legendary Bonesbreaks serie started back in 1988 on Underworld Records and are elaborated irresistible sample-based tools for the working D.J.’s and reflects the artist deep love for dope breaks and dirty techno sounds. Eight most wanted classic cuts that will bring you back in time inside a sweaty hangar where fresh nasty stabs and acid hypnotic basslines are ruling the night forever.
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TRACKLIST
A1. Funky Acid Makossa
A2. Mondolay Break
B1. Techno Bass
B2. I Want The People To Know
INFO
Musique Pour La Danse welcomes celebrated Brooklyn DJ Frankie Bones and is thrilled to announce the release of 2 new exclusive vinyl EPs in the long lasting Bonesbreaks serie in collaboration with the artist own imprint Bangin Music.
Spinning records since the early 80’s, Frankie Bones imported Rave culture in the USA after he played Energy in UK in front of +25K. His Brooklyn Storm Raves and unique sound signature were the foundation of the rave movement in the whole United States of America. Frankie Bones had classic releases on Nu Groove, ESP-Sun, Logic, Rave Age, Underworld, Trax, XL, ran the successful Sonic Groove Records shop with brother Adam X aka Traversable Wormhole and Heather Heart and collaborated with Lenny Dee, Nico, Tommy Musto, Joey Beltram, KLF and the The Moody Boys to name a few.
The legendary Bonesbreaks serie started back in 1988 on Underworld Records and are elaborated irresistible sample-based tools for the working D.J.’s and reflects the artist deep love for dope breaks and dirty techno sounds. Eight most wanted classic cuts that will bring you back in time inside a sweaty hangar where fresh nasty stabs and acid hypnotic basslines are ruling the night forever.
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(incl insert with illustrations & liner notes) SPACED OUT!, a compilation curated by Belgian artist and producer DJ Athome (Front de Cadeaux) which focuses on psychedelic dub, space rock, and early electronica created in the UK's festival scene between 1986 and 1996. Includes a riso print with foreword by acclaimed philosopher Timothy Morton, along with liner notes by David Borsu, one of the key players of Liège's musical collectives in the 90s and illustrations by designer Andrew Beltran.
TRACKLISTING
A1. Eat Static - Kothluwalawa
A2. Magic Mushroom Band - Aravinda
A3. The Ullulators - Zulu Proons
B1. Ozric Tentacles - Secret Names
B2. Revolutionary Dub Warriors - Dread v1
B3. Junkwaffel - Substrata
C1. The Ullulators - Simply Conscious dub
C2. Magic Mushroom Band - Squatter In The House
C3. Ozric Tentacles - Sploosh!
D1. Divine Soma Experience - Music Is Magic
D2. Extremadura - Epsilon
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TRACKLISTING
A1. Eat Static - Kothluwalawa
A2. Magic Mushroom Band - Aravinda
A3. The Ullulators - Zulu Proons
B1. Ozric Tentacles - Secret Names
B2. Revolutionary Dub Warriors - Dread v1
B3. Junkwaffel - Substrata
C1. The Ullulators - Simply Conscious dub
C2. Magic Mushroom Band - Squatter In The House
C3. Ozric Tentacles - Sploosh!
D1. Divine Soma Experience - Music Is Magic
D2. Extremadura - Epsilon
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Reagenz - long leaves
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Reagenz - a
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Reagenz - dj friendly
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Reagenz - u
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Reagenz - tz
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Reagenz - hollow moutain
(limited edition neon green vinyl) rEAGENZ, the iconic self-titled debut album released in 1994 by the duo formed by Jonah Sharp (Spacetime Continuum) & David Moufang (Move D, Deep Space Network). Previously only available in CD format, this sought-after album which nonetheless remains too under appreciated for our liking is finally available on double vinyl for the first time ever and has been remastered for the occasion.
TRACKLISTING
A1. rEAGENZ - Ä (2021 Remaster)
A2. rEAGENZ - Long Leaves (2021 Remaster)
B1. rEAGENZ - ß (2021 Remaster)
B2. rEAGENZ - Ö (2021 Remaster)
C1. rEAGENZ - DJ Friendly (2021 Remaster)
C2. rEAGENZ - Ü (2021 Remaster)
D1. rEAGENZ - Tz
D2. rEAGENZ - Hollow Mountain (2021 Remaster)
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TRACKLISTING
A1. rEAGENZ - Ä (2021 Remaster)
A2. rEAGENZ - Long Leaves (2021 Remaster)
B1. rEAGENZ - ß (2021 Remaster)
B2. rEAGENZ - Ö (2021 Remaster)
C1. rEAGENZ - DJ Friendly (2021 Remaster)
C2. rEAGENZ - Ü (2021 Remaster)
D1. rEAGENZ - Tz
D2. rEAGENZ - Hollow Mountain (2021 Remaster)
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Musique Pour La Danse presents Roomservice, Dutchman Orlando Voorn's forgotten yet unforgettable IDM-leaning, home-listening electronica / techno album from 1994 under his Living Room alias, originally released on the producer's cult Night Vision label. Praised unequivocally by those lucky enough to have heard it, this criminally underrated record nonetheless deserves pride of place when talking about forward-thinking electronic music from the early 90s.
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Label:imbalance computer music
Cat-No:ML-036LP
Release-Date:20.09.2024
Genre:Electronic
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Cat-No:ML-036LP
Release-Date:20.09.2024
Genre:Electronic
Configuration:2LP Excl
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Monolake - 01 The Elders Disagree
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Monolake - 02 Thru Stalactites
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Monolake - 03 Signals
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Monolake - 04 Cute Little Aliens
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Monolake - 05 Intermezzo
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Monolake - 06 Global Transport
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Monolake - 07 Stasis Field
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Monolake - 08 Prime Lundy
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Monolake - 09 Red Alphonso
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Monolake - 10 Eclipse
2 x 12”, black vinyl, 4C gatefold
My studio is my shelter, I feel comfortable there, surrounded by wonderful inspiring machines. A small cosy room where ideas emerge, mature, morph, and solidify into their final shape. 'Studio' is the result of spending time in that space. The album's intention is simple: Presenting a beautiful personal musical journey. The creative process in itself matters to me, the interaction with my instruments, the accidental discoveries, the successful execution of a vision and anything in between.
Most of the tracks on this album got revised countless times, and then even more, once I knew in which context and order I wanted to arrange them. I have been living with my music for months now, listening, thinking, changing, diving deeper and deeper into each piece.
I love albums, they are a beautiful long-form format where each part has its place, a journey from the start till the end. Each piece has its own story, its own flavour and history.
Some of them have been with me since a while already. There is material which I created years ago for installations and music derived from previous audiovisual works, all completely ripped apart and rearranged multiple times. During their creation my pieces often turn into something completely different, they repeatedly shift from one state to another until they become solid. What I consider a core element at the beginning might be later discarded completely, and a little detail in the background might become the essence.
Many explorations ended in the trash bin before the results had a chance to be part of 'Studio'. Things did not fall into place, did not feel right.
Other compositions had to fill the void instead, some created quickly in a rush of inspiration, some slowly, shy, questioning their significance. This album did not come into existence in a hurry, it took as long as it needed. I used the time to walk around my creations, to listen to them from the distance, physically, mentally, with friends, in all kinds of different contexts. I tried to understand what I just did. I started to see patterns, hidden motifs, things that were buried in between too many layers of sound. What is essential? What is ornament? I reduced, rearranged, added again.
The closer I got to the final state of 'Studio' the more clarity I found. The inherent doubts and the nagging voices from the inside got more quiet, and a sense of achievement started to manifest itself. More and more details just fell into place. And now it is done. After making electronic music since almost thirty years I don't care anymore about genres, about how to label things. It is music, my own personal music, and that's it. Call it electronica if you wish.
Process Notes
The music on this album has been constructed in Ableton Live. Most of the sounds have been created with my collection of beloved hardware synthesisers and effects, often further processed until something completely different did emerge. Sometimes I spend days in the studio just recording sounds or creating new presets, without already having a composition in mind. A few selected musical instruments contributed significantly to the palette of this album; a New England Digital Synclavier II, which also served as inspiration for the artwork, a Sequential Prophet VS, which is present on all Monolake albums since 1996, a Yamaha SY77, Linn Drum, and the Oberheim Xpander. And then there is Operator in Ableton Live, which I developed in 2004 and still love to use, and a lot of the other effects and instruments in the software. And of course my Granulator III instrument, and the PitchLoop89 audio effect. The final sonic world is often the result of radical processing of these elements, via filtering, pitch shifting, time stretching and other types of processing, both in Live and with my hardware. The good old Alesis Quadraverb deserves an honorary mention here, so does the AMS RMX 16.
Artwork
The cover combines a few complex elements. A composition of various lichen photographs, and a computational noise field that cuts rivers into the structure, where the inner artwork of the album shines through: The inside of the CD package and the gatefold vinyl cover shows a non-existing musical instrument, based on the user interface of the Synclavier II. I've always been fond of its futuristic button matrix with red LEDs, which conjures a sense of nostalgia for early computer systems. But I wanted more than just a photograph of it. Instead, I created a collage that not only consists of its existing controls but also integrated additional features it never possessed, though it might have in a subsequent iteration. In essence, I crafted a vision of a future that never materialized.
Geeky detail: When a Synclavier II is turned on, and the connected mainframe computer did not boot yet, the LEDs in the buttons light up in random patterns. The imaginary version of it does the same.
Track Listing:
01 The Elders Disagree
02 Thru Stalactites
03 Signals
04 Cute Little Aliens
05 Intermezzo
06 Global Transport
07 Stasis Field
08 Prime Lundy
09 Red Alphonso
10 Eclipse
Composed, mixed and produced by Robert Henke 2024..
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My studio is my shelter, I feel comfortable there, surrounded by wonderful inspiring machines. A small cosy room where ideas emerge, mature, morph, and solidify into their final shape. 'Studio' is the result of spending time in that space. The album's intention is simple: Presenting a beautiful personal musical journey. The creative process in itself matters to me, the interaction with my instruments, the accidental discoveries, the successful execution of a vision and anything in between.
Most of the tracks on this album got revised countless times, and then even more, once I knew in which context and order I wanted to arrange them. I have been living with my music for months now, listening, thinking, changing, diving deeper and deeper into each piece.
I love albums, they are a beautiful long-form format where each part has its place, a journey from the start till the end. Each piece has its own story, its own flavour and history.
Some of them have been with me since a while already. There is material which I created years ago for installations and music derived from previous audiovisual works, all completely ripped apart and rearranged multiple times. During their creation my pieces often turn into something completely different, they repeatedly shift from one state to another until they become solid. What I consider a core element at the beginning might be later discarded completely, and a little detail in the background might become the essence.
Many explorations ended in the trash bin before the results had a chance to be part of 'Studio'. Things did not fall into place, did not feel right.
Other compositions had to fill the void instead, some created quickly in a rush of inspiration, some slowly, shy, questioning their significance. This album did not come into existence in a hurry, it took as long as it needed. I used the time to walk around my creations, to listen to them from the distance, physically, mentally, with friends, in all kinds of different contexts. I tried to understand what I just did. I started to see patterns, hidden motifs, things that were buried in between too many layers of sound. What is essential? What is ornament? I reduced, rearranged, added again.
The closer I got to the final state of 'Studio' the more clarity I found. The inherent doubts and the nagging voices from the inside got more quiet, and a sense of achievement started to manifest itself. More and more details just fell into place. And now it is done. After making electronic music since almost thirty years I don't care anymore about genres, about how to label things. It is music, my own personal music, and that's it. Call it electronica if you wish.
Process Notes
The music on this album has been constructed in Ableton Live. Most of the sounds have been created with my collection of beloved hardware synthesisers and effects, often further processed until something completely different did emerge. Sometimes I spend days in the studio just recording sounds or creating new presets, without already having a composition in mind. A few selected musical instruments contributed significantly to the palette of this album; a New England Digital Synclavier II, which also served as inspiration for the artwork, a Sequential Prophet VS, which is present on all Monolake albums since 1996, a Yamaha SY77, Linn Drum, and the Oberheim Xpander. And then there is Operator in Ableton Live, which I developed in 2004 and still love to use, and a lot of the other effects and instruments in the software. And of course my Granulator III instrument, and the PitchLoop89 audio effect. The final sonic world is often the result of radical processing of these elements, via filtering, pitch shifting, time stretching and other types of processing, both in Live and with my hardware. The good old Alesis Quadraverb deserves an honorary mention here, so does the AMS RMX 16.
Artwork
The cover combines a few complex elements. A composition of various lichen photographs, and a computational noise field that cuts rivers into the structure, where the inner artwork of the album shines through: The inside of the CD package and the gatefold vinyl cover shows a non-existing musical instrument, based on the user interface of the Synclavier II. I've always been fond of its futuristic button matrix with red LEDs, which conjures a sense of nostalgia for early computer systems. But I wanted more than just a photograph of it. Instead, I created a collage that not only consists of its existing controls but also integrated additional features it never possessed, though it might have in a subsequent iteration. In essence, I crafted a vision of a future that never materialized.
Geeky detail: When a Synclavier II is turned on, and the connected mainframe computer did not boot yet, the LEDs in the buttons light up in random patterns. The imaginary version of it does the same.
Track Listing:
01 The Elders Disagree
02 Thru Stalactites
03 Signals
04 Cute Little Aliens
05 Intermezzo
06 Global Transport
07 Stasis Field
08 Prime Lundy
09 Red Alphonso
10 Eclipse
Composed, mixed and produced by Robert Henke 2024..
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Ken Ishii - A1. Into The Inside (2024 Remaster)
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Ken Ishii - A2. Fading Sky (2024 Remaster)
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Ken Ishii - A3. Non Essential (2024 Remaster)
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Ken Ishii - B1. Finite Time (2024 Remaster)
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Ken Ishii - B2. Interjection (2024 Remaster)
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Ken Ishii - B3. Scene One (2024 Remaster)
LP 180g Heavyweight vinyl, Remastered, with original track-list available on vinyl for the first time
"Ken Ishii has risen to be one of techno's biggest names" Bandcamp Daily
"A pivotal moment in the history of techno, ambient and electronic music from Japan. An important milestone in a journey to explore the endless possibilities of music and a precious result of our passion and adventure at the time" Manabu Yamazaki (Sublime Records)
GENRE: Techno, Ambient
Tracklist:
1. Into The Inside (2024 Remaster)
2. Fading Sky (2024 Remaster)
3. Non Essential (2024 Remaster)
Side B
1. Finite Time (2024 Remaster)
2. Interjection (2024 Remaster)
3. Scene One (2024 Remaster)
New liner notes by Martyn Pepperell
The musician and DJ Ken Ishii sits right at the pinnacle of techno's most noteworthy, but although a game changer for the artist personally - and for Japanese electronic music in general - his 1994 album 'Reference to Difference' is something of an unsung gem today.
Now reissued and remastered, released to mark the 30th anniversary of Musicmine / Sublime Records, and available on vinyl with its original track-list for the first time, this stunning, lesser-known classic is ripe for rediscovery.
Born 1970 in Sapporo, Ishii was introduced to electronic music at a young age through arcade games, and Japanese and German pioneers like Yellow Magic Orchestra, Isao Tomita and Kraftwerk. During his teens, he absorbed new wave, synth-pop, EBM and industrial, before making a life-changing discovery of Detroit techno in the late 80s.
As the 1990s dawned, so did his introduction to Black Dog Productions and Warp Records' Artificial Intelligence compilations. Blown away by the emerging British and American IDM, braindance, and ambient techno movements, he quickly folded their influence into his still-developing but cultivated aesthetic.
A futuristic confluence of unplaceable ambient atmospheres, space age techno, IDM and minimalist composition, 'Reference To Difference' unfolds as an effortless series of exercises in pristine synth textures, robust man/machine rhythm and understated melodies. It teleports the listener back to a golden moment in the mid-1990s, when a dedicated generation rose out of Tokyo's storied clubs and took the innovation, energy, and creativity of Japan's unique techno culture to the world.
Opened in 1993, Maniac Love was a new nightclub where Manabu Yamazaki aka DJ Yama promoted the Sublime parties, which soon became a crucial hub within the burgeoning Tokyo underground. It was here where Yamazaki rubbed shoulders with peers including Ishii and Susumu Yokota, and the trio's future became intertwined.
Much like Ishii, the late Susumu Yokota began his musical career by reaching out to Europe. Not long before Ishii released his debut longplayer 'Garden On The Palm' through Belgium's R&S, Yokota released his debut LP 'The Frankfurt-Tokyo Connection' through Harthouse, the German label co-founded by Sven Väth. In the wake of both records' overseas success, Ishii and Yokota set a benchmark for techno in Japan.
By 1993, as they both became in-demand producers and DJs, it felt like their dreams were coming true. Through talking with Ishii and Yokota, Yamazaki became emboldened to transform Sublime into a record label.
Soon after, Yamazaki partnered with Hideoki Amano, who was on the verge of founding Musicmine, a now respected and longstanding independent Japanese music company. As Yamazaki tells it, Amano helped him turn his dream into a reality: Sublime Records.
For Musicmine and Sublime Records' inaugural album releases, Yamazaki and Amano approached both Ishii and Yokota, resulting in the simultaneous drop of 'Reference To Difference' and 'Acid Mt. Fuji' respectively, on June 29th 1994.
Yamazaki remembered 'Reference To Difference' being well received by DJs, listeners, record store buyers and journalists, stating "people were excited by this new wave of music coming out of Japan, and had high praise for its unique sound."
With the pair of LPs further stamping Japan on the contemporary musical globe, the scene was beginning to boom at home too. Specialist record stores, and club music magazines like Ele-King and Loud spread the word, and in the wake of Maniac Love's impact, new nightclubs like the legendary Liquid Room were opening up, bringing a steady stream of world-famous DJs to the Japanese capital.
"Without a doubt, I think the arrival of Ken Ishii was a major turning point for the Japanese music industry in the 1990s," Amano reflected. "Nowadays, the Western club music scene is rediscovering Japanese techno from the 1990s, and digging our music is a common sight, but before Ken Ishii, no Japanese DJ was in sync with the global club music scene. He was the catalyst."
"Looking back, I can tell it was meaningful that this was one of the first techno albums by a Japanese artist that was released on a Japanese label," Ishii reflects. "Maybe I did something that bridged between old school Japanese electronic music and 'new school' techno in line with the Detroit sound with this record" he adds, in modest understatement.
The new liner notes were written Martyn Pepperell, a well-regarded music journalist who has covered Susumu Yokota for Wax Poetics and Midori Takada for Dazed, amongst numerous other articles.
Ken Ishi DJ dates:
Fri 14 June Tokyo, Japan : MUSICMINE 30th Anniversary @ WWW
Sat 15 June Nagano Pref, Japan : Re:birth Festival 2024 @ Kurumayama-Kogen Skypark Resort
Sat 22 June Tbilisi, Georgia : Tbilisi Open Air (Khidi Stage) @ Lisi Wonderland
Fri 12 July Tokyo, Japan : TECHNOH LAB. @ Suigian (*Non+techno performance with Manjiro Tatsumi)
Fri 12 July Tokyo, Japan : @ Vent
Fri 26 July Tokyo, Japan : @ Shinjuku Loft
Sun 28 July Naeba, Japan : @ Fuji Rock Festival
Sat 31 August Amsterdam, The Netherlands : Wooferland 2024 @ Houtrak Halfweg
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"Ken Ishii has risen to be one of techno's biggest names" Bandcamp Daily
"A pivotal moment in the history of techno, ambient and electronic music from Japan. An important milestone in a journey to explore the endless possibilities of music and a precious result of our passion and adventure at the time" Manabu Yamazaki (Sublime Records)
GENRE: Techno, Ambient
Tracklist:
1. Into The Inside (2024 Remaster)
2. Fading Sky (2024 Remaster)
3. Non Essential (2024 Remaster)
Side B
1. Finite Time (2024 Remaster)
2. Interjection (2024 Remaster)
3. Scene One (2024 Remaster)
New liner notes by Martyn Pepperell
The musician and DJ Ken Ishii sits right at the pinnacle of techno's most noteworthy, but although a game changer for the artist personally - and for Japanese electronic music in general - his 1994 album 'Reference to Difference' is something of an unsung gem today.
Now reissued and remastered, released to mark the 30th anniversary of Musicmine / Sublime Records, and available on vinyl with its original track-list for the first time, this stunning, lesser-known classic is ripe for rediscovery.
Born 1970 in Sapporo, Ishii was introduced to electronic music at a young age through arcade games, and Japanese and German pioneers like Yellow Magic Orchestra, Isao Tomita and Kraftwerk. During his teens, he absorbed new wave, synth-pop, EBM and industrial, before making a life-changing discovery of Detroit techno in the late 80s.
As the 1990s dawned, so did his introduction to Black Dog Productions and Warp Records' Artificial Intelligence compilations. Blown away by the emerging British and American IDM, braindance, and ambient techno movements, he quickly folded their influence into his still-developing but cultivated aesthetic.
A futuristic confluence of unplaceable ambient atmospheres, space age techno, IDM and minimalist composition, 'Reference To Difference' unfolds as an effortless series of exercises in pristine synth textures, robust man/machine rhythm and understated melodies. It teleports the listener back to a golden moment in the mid-1990s, when a dedicated generation rose out of Tokyo's storied clubs and took the innovation, energy, and creativity of Japan's unique techno culture to the world.
Opened in 1993, Maniac Love was a new nightclub where Manabu Yamazaki aka DJ Yama promoted the Sublime parties, which soon became a crucial hub within the burgeoning Tokyo underground. It was here where Yamazaki rubbed shoulders with peers including Ishii and Susumu Yokota, and the trio's future became intertwined.
Much like Ishii, the late Susumu Yokota began his musical career by reaching out to Europe. Not long before Ishii released his debut longplayer 'Garden On The Palm' through Belgium's R&S, Yokota released his debut LP 'The Frankfurt-Tokyo Connection' through Harthouse, the German label co-founded by Sven Väth. In the wake of both records' overseas success, Ishii and Yokota set a benchmark for techno in Japan.
By 1993, as they both became in-demand producers and DJs, it felt like their dreams were coming true. Through talking with Ishii and Yokota, Yamazaki became emboldened to transform Sublime into a record label.
Soon after, Yamazaki partnered with Hideoki Amano, who was on the verge of founding Musicmine, a now respected and longstanding independent Japanese music company. As Yamazaki tells it, Amano helped him turn his dream into a reality: Sublime Records.
For Musicmine and Sublime Records' inaugural album releases, Yamazaki and Amano approached both Ishii and Yokota, resulting in the simultaneous drop of 'Reference To Difference' and 'Acid Mt. Fuji' respectively, on June 29th 1994.
Yamazaki remembered 'Reference To Difference' being well received by DJs, listeners, record store buyers and journalists, stating "people were excited by this new wave of music coming out of Japan, and had high praise for its unique sound."
With the pair of LPs further stamping Japan on the contemporary musical globe, the scene was beginning to boom at home too. Specialist record stores, and club music magazines like Ele-King and Loud spread the word, and in the wake of Maniac Love's impact, new nightclubs like the legendary Liquid Room were opening up, bringing a steady stream of world-famous DJs to the Japanese capital.
"Without a doubt, I think the arrival of Ken Ishii was a major turning point for the Japanese music industry in the 1990s," Amano reflected. "Nowadays, the Western club music scene is rediscovering Japanese techno from the 1990s, and digging our music is a common sight, but before Ken Ishii, no Japanese DJ was in sync with the global club music scene. He was the catalyst."
"Looking back, I can tell it was meaningful that this was one of the first techno albums by a Japanese artist that was released on a Japanese label," Ishii reflects. "Maybe I did something that bridged between old school Japanese electronic music and 'new school' techno in line with the Detroit sound with this record" he adds, in modest understatement.
The new liner notes were written Martyn Pepperell, a well-regarded music journalist who has covered Susumu Yokota for Wax Poetics and Midori Takada for Dazed, amongst numerous other articles.
Ken Ishi DJ dates:
Fri 14 June Tokyo, Japan : MUSICMINE 30th Anniversary @ WWW
Sat 15 June Nagano Pref, Japan : Re:birth Festival 2024 @ Kurumayama-Kogen Skypark Resort
Sat 22 June Tbilisi, Georgia : Tbilisi Open Air (Khidi Stage) @ Lisi Wonderland
Fri 12 July Tokyo, Japan : TECHNOH LAB. @ Suigian (*Non+techno performance with Manjiro Tatsumi)
Fri 12 July Tokyo, Japan : @ Vent
Fri 26 July Tokyo, Japan : @ Shinjuku Loft
Sun 28 July Naeba, Japan : @ Fuji Rock Festival
Sat 31 August Amsterdam, The Netherlands : Wooferland 2024 @ Houtrak Halfweg
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Adlas - A1 - Convergence
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Adlas - A2 - Model Training
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Adlas - B1 - Rush
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Adlas - B2 - III Equipped
12" non retournable!
Repress Edition. / white stamped sleeve
Genre: Techno, Hardgroove, Dub Techno
Tracklist 12":
A1 - Convergence
A2 - Model Training
B1 - Rush
B2 - III Equipped
Short Info:
Please welcome Adlas to the label family with his debut for a.r.t.less called Convergence EP. Adlas is no stranger to the electronic music scene and some of you might actually know him from the Berlin party series called KRACH together with DJ Ion or from his fantastic releases on ACR, the label of Berghain resident Answer Code Request. When Adlas told us he is working on more four-to-the-floor focussed Techno jams, we were really hyped and couldn't wait to hear his approach on the matter. We settled on four magnificent driving and mesmerising tracks that tick all the right boxes, think swinging Dub Techno, DJ Power Tools with a tribal twist & Hardgroove spirit and an undeniable deepness factor. Enjoy the music! Limited edition in hand-pulled screen-printed cover.
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Repress Edition. / white stamped sleeve
Genre: Techno, Hardgroove, Dub Techno
Tracklist 12":
A1 - Convergence
A2 - Model Training
B1 - Rush
B2 - III Equipped
Short Info:
Please welcome Adlas to the label family with his debut for a.r.t.less called Convergence EP. Adlas is no stranger to the electronic music scene and some of you might actually know him from the Berlin party series called KRACH together with DJ Ion or from his fantastic releases on ACR, the label of Berghain resident Answer Code Request. When Adlas told us he is working on more four-to-the-floor focussed Techno jams, we were really hyped and couldn't wait to hear his approach on the matter. We settled on four magnificent driving and mesmerising tracks that tick all the right boxes, think swinging Dub Techno, DJ Power Tools with a tribal twist & Hardgroove spirit and an undeniable deepness factor. Enjoy the music! Limited edition in hand-pulled screen-printed cover.
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Millsart - The Savvy Provocateurs Of Parallel 42
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Millsart - Powerland
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Millsart - The Divine Line
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Millsart - Hippie Woman Wild
The 6th chapter in Axis Expressionist Series, A collection of vinyl and limited digital releases, curated by Millsart, an alias of Jeff Mills, of his most eclectic and transcendent compositions that derive from his Every Dog Has Its Day project aswell as new unreleased works.
Tracklist
A1. Millsart - The Savvy Provocateurs Of Parallel 42
A2. Millsart - Powerland
B1. Millsart - The Divine Line
B2. Millsart - Hippie Woman Wild
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Tracklist
A1. Millsart - The Savvy Provocateurs Of Parallel 42
A2. Millsart - Powerland
B1. Millsart - The Divine Line
B2. Millsart - Hippie Woman Wild
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Label:Inhale Exhale Records
Cat-No:inex017
Release-Date:11.10.2024
Genre:Deephouse
Configuration:12" Excl
Label:Inhale Exhale Records
Cat-No:inex017
Release-Date:11.10.2024
Genre:Deephouse
Configuration:12" Excl
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DJ Soch - Make It Right (The ITS Mix)
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Toomy Disco - Understand U
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DJ Psychiatre - Tears Of The M1
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Marc Brauner - Everytime
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Sischke - Clyde
6
Craftsmanship - Keep The Stabs
ENRE/S: House, Disco, Tech House, Deep House
TRACKLISTS:
A1. DJ Soch – Make It Right (The ITS Mix)
A2. Toomy Disco – Understand U
A3. DJ Psychiatre – Tears Of The M1
B1. Marc Brauner – Everytime
B2. Sischke – Clyde
B3. Craftsmanship – Keep The Stabs
SHORT INFO:
Oops - we did it again. Heartwarming and soulful summer tunes, freshly cooked for your outdoor disco BBQ. Inhale Exhale presents INEX017, offering familiar dishes your granny couldn't have served better, but also featuring some fresh and extravagant spices.
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TRACKLISTS:
A1. DJ Soch – Make It Right (The ITS Mix)
A2. Toomy Disco – Understand U
A3. DJ Psychiatre – Tears Of The M1
B1. Marc Brauner – Everytime
B2. Sischke – Clyde
B3. Craftsmanship – Keep The Stabs
SHORT INFO:
Oops - we did it again. Heartwarming and soulful summer tunes, freshly cooked for your outdoor disco BBQ. Inhale Exhale presents INEX017, offering familiar dishes your granny couldn't have served better, but also featuring some fresh and extravagant spices.
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Fatimah Razak - Dahaga
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Black Brothers - Mangge Mangge
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Marini & The Steps - Kuingin Dekatmu
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Tian Niu - Deng Ni Zai Yu Zhong
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The Rollies - Disco
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Regalado - Pinoy Funk
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John Philips & The Steps - Ayo Ke Disco
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Aria Yunior - Salah Tingkah
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Ahmadi Hassan - Habibi (Mari Bersatu)
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Pongsri Woranuch - Aew...Phu Chai
Soundway Records delivers an exciting new compilation, diving ever deeper into South-East Asia. Ayo Ke Disco celebrates the musical identities emerging during the 1970s and 80s from the newly independent countries nestled around the South China Sea.
This time, Soundway’s long-time general manager Alice Whittington (aka DJ Norsicaa) steps into the limelight, embracing her Malaysian heritage and selecting music from her heavy collection of Asian records. Aside from steering the label, she is often found on international stages and radio stations playing an eclectic array of music.
For Ayo Ke Disco (meaning ‘Let’s go to the disco’ in Indonesian), 10 rare tracks of disco-funk, psychedelic funk, synth, city pop, and Hindustani-Arabic rhythms were painstakingly licensed from local labels – forming a snapshot of the vibrant discotheques and live scenes across Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Hong Kong and the Philippines.
The vinyl release is also accompanied by the Ayo Ke Disco zine from Norsicaa, with extensive research on the history of music in South-East Asia, archival photos and exclusive interviews with some of the region’s most respected collectors.
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This time, Soundway’s long-time general manager Alice Whittington (aka DJ Norsicaa) steps into the limelight, embracing her Malaysian heritage and selecting music from her heavy collection of Asian records. Aside from steering the label, she is often found on international stages and radio stations playing an eclectic array of music.
For Ayo Ke Disco (meaning ‘Let’s go to the disco’ in Indonesian), 10 rare tracks of disco-funk, psychedelic funk, synth, city pop, and Hindustani-Arabic rhythms were painstakingly licensed from local labels – forming a snapshot of the vibrant discotheques and live scenes across Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Hong Kong and the Philippines.
The vinyl release is also accompanied by the Ayo Ke Disco zine from Norsicaa, with extensive research on the history of music in South-East Asia, archival photos and exclusive interviews with some of the region’s most respected collectors.
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Label:London Records
Cat-No:lms1725111
Release-Date:29.11.2024
Genre:Indie Rock/Alternative
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Label:London Records
Cat-No:lms1725111
Release-Date:29.11.2024
Genre:Indie Rock/Alternative
Configuration:LP Excl
Rights: World excluding FR & UK
Packaging: 1 x Crystal Clear Vinyl, 3mm spine sleeve, printed inner , marketing sticker
KEY POINTS.
" What Are You Going to Do with Your Life?' is the eighth studio album by British post-punk legends Echo & The Bunnymen, released on April 16, 1999. The album saw the band continue a trajectory set with 1997's 'Evergreen', embracing more introspective themes and melodic approach to its arrangements.
" Featuring an inspired selection of collaborators including strings from the London Metropolitan Orchestra and two songs featuring the American rap rock band Fun Loving Criminals, 'What Are You Going to Do with Your Life?' featured two singles, the title track, and the atmospheric fan favourite 'Rust', which would mark the band's final Top 40 UK single.
" Celebrating 25 years of 'What Are You Going to Do with Your Life?', the album is issued on vinyl for the very first time, alongside expansive 34-track 2CD and digital editions (18 tracks previously unreleased!), which feature B-sides, alternative versions and previously unreleased live versions of both tracks from the album and classic Bunnymen tracks.
TRACKLIST VINYL
A1 What Are You Going To Do With Your Life?
A2 Rust
A3 Get In The Car
A4 Baby Rain
B1 History Chimes
B2 Lost On You
B3 Morning Sun
B4 When It All Blows Over
B5 Fools Like Us
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KEY POINTS.
" What Are You Going to Do with Your Life?' is the eighth studio album by British post-punk legends Echo & The Bunnymen, released on April 16, 1999. The album saw the band continue a trajectory set with 1997's 'Evergreen', embracing more introspective themes and melodic approach to its arrangements.
" Featuring an inspired selection of collaborators including strings from the London Metropolitan Orchestra and two songs featuring the American rap rock band Fun Loving Criminals, 'What Are You Going to Do with Your Life?' featured two singles, the title track, and the atmospheric fan favourite 'Rust', which would mark the band's final Top 40 UK single.
" Celebrating 25 years of 'What Are You Going to Do with Your Life?', the album is issued on vinyl for the very first time, alongside expansive 34-track 2CD and digital editions (18 tracks previously unreleased!), which feature B-sides, alternative versions and previously unreleased live versions of both tracks from the album and classic Bunnymen tracks.
TRACKLIST VINYL
A1 What Are You Going To Do With Your Life?
A2 Rust
A3 Get In The Car
A4 Baby Rain
B1 History Chimes
B2 Lost On You
B3 Morning Sun
B4 When It All Blows Over
B5 Fools Like Us
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Strut presents a brand new reissue of Juju’s powerful Afrocentric album ‘Chapter Two: Nia’ from 1974, originally released on Strata East.
Tracklisting:
A1. INTRODUCTION 2.40
A2. CONTRADICTION (FOR THULANI) 5.10
A3. BLACK EXPERIENCE 3.44
A4. NIA 8.36
B1. THE END OF THE BUTTERFLY KING
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A1. INTRODUCTION 2.40
A2. CONTRADICTION (FOR THULANI) 5.10
A3. BLACK EXPERIENCE 3.44
A4. NIA 8.36
B1. THE END OF THE BUTTERFLY KING
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Alva Noto - Xerrox Topia
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Alva Noto - Xerrox Sans Nom I
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Alva Noto - Xerrox Sans Nom II
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Alva Noto - Xerrox Ascent I
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Alva Noto - Xerrox Ascent II
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Alva Noto - Xerrox Sans Repit
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Alva Noto - Xerrox Nausicaa
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Alva Noto - Xerrox Xenonym
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Alva Noto - Xerrox Ada
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Alva Noto - Xerrox Arc
11
Alva Noto - Xerrox Kryogen
12
Alva Noto - Xerrox Isotope
CD
Tracklist:
01. Xerrox Topia
02. Xerrox Sans Nom I
03. Xerrox Sans Nom II
04. Xerrox Ascent I
05. Xerrox Ascent II
06. Xerrox Sans Repit
07. Xerrox Nausicaa
08. Xerrox Xenonym
09. Xerrox Ada
10. Xerrox Arc
11. Xerrox Kryogen
12. Xerrox Isotope
NOTON is pleased to announce the release of Xerrox Vol. 5, the final installment of Alva Noto’s Xerrox series.
For anyone who has been following the series since its inception in 2007, the concept of Xerrox no longer requires introduction. Originally, it aimed to create copies of images—both visual and acoustic—that are more memorable than the originals. The exploration of the relationship between the original and the copy, along with the invention of the copier, not only inspired the series name but also informed its underlying concept. In 2024, this series comes to an end, marking the culmination of a journey that began with the first recording in 2005/2006. Over nearly two decades, the five albums in this series have accompanied the artist's evolving perspective and conceptual approach.
Initially characterized by rawness and a conceptual focus on seeking resolution in white noise, the later works engage with themes of dissolution while shifting their emphasis toward acoustic particles. The copying process is now less visible through software manipulation; rather, it unfolds as the artist describes melodic and acoustic images that are then manipulated, copied, and transformed into new patterns during composition.
Nicolai describes this evolution as a journey encompassing buildup, exploration, and resolution, drawing parallels to the Odyssey and the stories of Jules Verne, particularly those featuring Captain Nemo.
The conclusion of this album holds a sense of finality for the artist. “I aimed to create a whole cycle of tracks that frame both the beginning and the end,” Nicolai explains. “The motif of the journey continues, but this time, the story reaches a dissolution through a conceptual object that embarks on its own journey into infinity. The word “dissolution” (“Auflösung” in German) is a wonderful concept. On one hand, you can solve a riddle, on the other hand, a pill can completely dissolve in water. Here, I am deliberately describing the process of dissolution.”
In crafting Volume 5, Nicolai has evolved his compositional process, eschewing samples in favor of original melodies. “This album probably took the longest to complete,” he reveals. “I first created melodic sketches, which became the foundation for the pieces. These recordings are created entirely from scratch. Based on these sketches, I constructed the process of copying, manipulating, and reshaping.”
Drawing from his recent experiences working with film and larger ensembles, Nicolai's approach to composition reflects a growing influence of classical instrumentation. “This experience of working with acoustic classical instruments has flowed into the compositional process for Xerrox Vol. 5. Certain instruments are designed with potential orchestral translation in mind.”
The sonic atmosphere of Xerrox Vol. 5 is one of profound dissolution. “I wasn’t initially interested in strong, emotional melodic aspects,” Nicolai shares, “but I realized that the fragment plays a central role.” This shift leads to an emotionally charged experience, imbued with melancholy and the bittersweet essence of farewell. The passing of Ryuichi Sakamoto, an admirer of the series, has further deepened the album’s emotional resonance.
“Xerrox Vol. 5 has a lot to do with farewell,” the artist explains. "Not only the farewell to the series itself, which I’ve nurtured for almost two decades, but also there have been many farewells to people who were close to me. I believe these people are recognizable in the music. It’s a very emotional, personal album.”
Listeners can expect a visual dimension to the music, though Nicolai intentionally leaves this open to interpretation. “I prefer to allow the music to evoke personal experiences and images rather than dictate a specific narrative,” he states. The result is a layered listening experience that invites tenderness and introspection.
Xerrox Vol. 5 will be released as a limited edition vinyl, digitally, and on CD by NOTON on November 29, 2024.
Album art designed by Carsten Nicolai & Nibo.
Mastering by Bo at Calyx.
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Tracklist:
01. Xerrox Topia
02. Xerrox Sans Nom I
03. Xerrox Sans Nom II
04. Xerrox Ascent I
05. Xerrox Ascent II
06. Xerrox Sans Repit
07. Xerrox Nausicaa
08. Xerrox Xenonym
09. Xerrox Ada
10. Xerrox Arc
11. Xerrox Kryogen
12. Xerrox Isotope
NOTON is pleased to announce the release of Xerrox Vol. 5, the final installment of Alva Noto’s Xerrox series.
For anyone who has been following the series since its inception in 2007, the concept of Xerrox no longer requires introduction. Originally, it aimed to create copies of images—both visual and acoustic—that are more memorable than the originals. The exploration of the relationship between the original and the copy, along with the invention of the copier, not only inspired the series name but also informed its underlying concept. In 2024, this series comes to an end, marking the culmination of a journey that began with the first recording in 2005/2006. Over nearly two decades, the five albums in this series have accompanied the artist's evolving perspective and conceptual approach.
Initially characterized by rawness and a conceptual focus on seeking resolution in white noise, the later works engage with themes of dissolution while shifting their emphasis toward acoustic particles. The copying process is now less visible through software manipulation; rather, it unfolds as the artist describes melodic and acoustic images that are then manipulated, copied, and transformed into new patterns during composition.
Nicolai describes this evolution as a journey encompassing buildup, exploration, and resolution, drawing parallels to the Odyssey and the stories of Jules Verne, particularly those featuring Captain Nemo.
The conclusion of this album holds a sense of finality for the artist. “I aimed to create a whole cycle of tracks that frame both the beginning and the end,” Nicolai explains. “The motif of the journey continues, but this time, the story reaches a dissolution through a conceptual object that embarks on its own journey into infinity. The word “dissolution” (“Auflösung” in German) is a wonderful concept. On one hand, you can solve a riddle, on the other hand, a pill can completely dissolve in water. Here, I am deliberately describing the process of dissolution.”
In crafting Volume 5, Nicolai has evolved his compositional process, eschewing samples in favor of original melodies. “This album probably took the longest to complete,” he reveals. “I first created melodic sketches, which became the foundation for the pieces. These recordings are created entirely from scratch. Based on these sketches, I constructed the process of copying, manipulating, and reshaping.”
Drawing from his recent experiences working with film and larger ensembles, Nicolai's approach to composition reflects a growing influence of classical instrumentation. “This experience of working with acoustic classical instruments has flowed into the compositional process for Xerrox Vol. 5. Certain instruments are designed with potential orchestral translation in mind.”
The sonic atmosphere of Xerrox Vol. 5 is one of profound dissolution. “I wasn’t initially interested in strong, emotional melodic aspects,” Nicolai shares, “but I realized that the fragment plays a central role.” This shift leads to an emotionally charged experience, imbued with melancholy and the bittersweet essence of farewell. The passing of Ryuichi Sakamoto, an admirer of the series, has further deepened the album’s emotional resonance.
“Xerrox Vol. 5 has a lot to do with farewell,” the artist explains. "Not only the farewell to the series itself, which I’ve nurtured for almost two decades, but also there have been many farewells to people who were close to me. I believe these people are recognizable in the music. It’s a very emotional, personal album.”
Listeners can expect a visual dimension to the music, though Nicolai intentionally leaves this open to interpretation. “I prefer to allow the music to evoke personal experiences and images rather than dictate a specific narrative,” he states. The result is a layered listening experience that invites tenderness and introspection.
Xerrox Vol. 5 will be released as a limited edition vinyl, digitally, and on CD by NOTON on November 29, 2024.
Album art designed by Carsten Nicolai & Nibo.
Mastering by Bo at Calyx.
Sicherheits- und Herstellerinformationen / safety and manufacturer info (GPSR)
WAS - Word and Sound Medien GmbH
Liebigstrasse 2-20
DE - 22113 Hamburg
Germany
Contact: [email protected]More