What appropriate timing to make an entrance to The Warehouse Project, a definitive moment of the night for many I’m sure, that of Joy Orbison’s 'Shrew That Cushioned The Blow' mixed wonderfully into ‘Hyph Mngo’. Nice. And no better does it sound than in this moment right now, surrounded by mash-faced revellers and stunning lasers that silhouette arms twist shapes for.
As the night’s progressing, the young crowd respond to Katy B in her newfound modern icon status, with 'Perfect Stranger' proving to be the best of the night so far. Flying Lotus supplied us with edgy, experimental hip-hop sounds that only the die-hard fan missed the bar to see. And Magnetic Man prove their supergroup status, and true to their name the people swarm and squash to see this forward thinking, 21st century boy band. Or is that man band?
A few random video selections that can't really highlight the superiority of this night but can let you in to the brilliant production of a Warehouse Project show. Enjoy!
Yet another perfectly tracked album by the rose of UK DJ's, Annie Mac. It's undoubted that our Annie would ever choose a bad tune to grace one of her compilations, and this proves no different. It takes inspiration from anthemic Ibiza tracks such as Tensnake's 'Coma Cat' and the Yeah Yeah Yeah's 'Head Will Roll' to cult 2010 classics like Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs with 'Garden' and Breakbot's 'Baby I'm Yours'. It's an ego boost to know that such tracks have been highlighted on this very blog throughout the year - so you could say we and Annie are one. No? If only...!
Below are a few track choices. Go out and buy this to add to your Mac-like collection.
Marina & The Diamonds - I Am Not A Robot (Doorly Remix)
Flying Lotus - Do The Astral Plane
MYNC, Rhythm Masters & Wynter Gord - I Feel Love (Circus Parade Mix)
Released: 11th October 2010 Label: Universal Island Records Ltd Link: Anniemacpresents //
Hello ravers. Quite a smooth run of downtempo for this week's chosen ones, with focus on house house house. Follow us on www.twitter.com/newsimoos. We'll love you forever!
Have a good week - the weekend is never too far away.
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Flash Atkins feat Danielle Moore - Make Your Move (Atjazz Remix)
Flash Atkins provides a tantalisingly laid back alternative to the up-tempo, deep house influenced Atjazz remix, opening with smouldering tribal percussion that teases along at a hypnotic 90bpm, before plunging into a deeply soulful groove at 1.44. Featuring the seraphic vocal soundings of Crazy Penis vocalist Danielle Moore, rapturously imploring the listener to make their move with the lights on, the use of live instrumentation and early disco influences coupled with flawless, crystal clear production, make this one hell of a classy, highly seductive track. A nicely interwoven acid bass, subtly entwined amongst the string and brass call and response before the break, adds to the aura of smooth mystique.
Released: 26th September 2010 Label: Cheap Thrills Records Link: mySpace // Words: Emma Gibson
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Darren Emerson - Decisions
An underground tease is alive in Emerson's production - sounds of percussion build the second crescendo, with added Soulwax-like warehouse atmosphere.
Massive.
Released: 27th September 2010 Label: Detone Link: Twitter
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King Midas Sound - Lost(Flying Lotus Remix)
Flying Lotus lends his Midas touch to the King on this lo-fi dub rework. Kitchen sink beats shuffle restlessly around sparse vocal delays, creating the lazy loop style that has become signature to FlyLo's work. Whilst the original track's been stripped of some of its emotion, this mix exposes the rawness and vulnerability of the vocal and pushes it to the fore. Amazing tune.
Nottingham maverick Red Rack’em is well known for his genre busting DJ sets, so it's of no surprise that his latest release ‘Pressure' was a step aside from his usual deep house grooves and disco flavoured edits. By his own admission he wanted to create an ‘old-school banger’ with ties to the ‘straight ahead’ house of the mid 90's. One could argue this is one idea a certain Daniel Plesslow (Motor City Drum Ensemble to you and me) has succeeded with of late with his ‘Raw Cuts’ series. It certainly wasn’t surprising Japanese upstart Kazuki Yamaguchi, better known as Kez YM, was enlisted to take up remixing duties. If ‘Pressure’ was designed for the night time floor, the remix stands (or probably sits) in contrast in the hazy afternoon sunshine. Yamaguchi’s beautiful and deep Detroit-inspired rework drops the intensity of the original to create a late summer groove perfect for those longs days in the sun. That said summer is gone and autumn is certainly upon us now. Turn the patio heaters on and turn up this tune! Close your eyes and you might not be able to tell the difference.
