Trentemøller Pres. Harbour Boat Trips  
  Danish producer and DJ Anders Trentemøller is about to release his first mix-CD ever in May 2009! Stirring a buzz with a number of 12“es (mainly on Poker Flat Recordings), remixes (most recently „Wrong“ from the new Depeche Mode album) and most importantly his multiaward- winning debut artist-album „The Last Resort“ (2006) and the compilation „The Trentemøller Chronicles“ (2007) we‘ve been very curious about what to expect from his first mix-album and indeed the CD comes in as a very nice surprise. Entitled „Harbour Boat Trips - Copenhagen by Trentemøller“, the CD will be released on the new label HFN Music, and will feature a very intimate and emotional mix of some of the most beautiful music from four decades, as Trentemøller opens his secret musicbox for us. The idea behind the „Harbour Boat Trips“ series is to present special mixes by outstanding artists, inspired by the imagery and the connotations of harbours with all its distraction and disaccords, where wanderlust meets homesickness, where the time stands still and runs fast and where past, present and future melt into one special intimate moment. Trentemøller‘s mix melts dreamy neo folk and shoegazer songs with heart-wrenching female vocals such as the wonderful Emiliana Torrini‘s „Livesaver“ or Liz Harris‘ Grouper into the electro-induced Post-Rock of Nic Endo‘s remix of The Raveonettes‘ seductive „Aly, Walk With Me“ or „Ghost Rider“ from Alan Vega‘s unforgettable Suicide into the decadent „Fantômes“ by Khan which was recorded 25 years later! Sparkeled with odds, outtakes and Trentemøller‘s own edits, the mix features lots of tunes from Copenhagen, Denmark, but is not limited to that. You‘ll hear russian announcements, french whispers and simply beautiful music mixed into a very inspiring soundscape which you might want to take you away on your next Harbour Boat Trip. And if you ever wondered what‘s inspiring the musical mastermind of Anders Trentemøller - here you‘ll get an idea. More
           
           
         
  Sasha: Involver 2  
  The world's biggest DJ, Sasha returns to the label that help propel him to mega music stardom almost 10 years ago with the release of GU13CD Ibiza (an album that has sold over 250,000 copies worldwide to date!) with the 2nd installment in the Involver series.
Released in 2004, Involver bucked the trend of declining dance artist albums with a healthy 120,000 copies sold worldwide to date, and reaffirmed Sasha as one of the most technically advanced, pioneering producers the dance world has ever known.

Now the hugely anticipated follow up, Invol2ver, sees Sasha push his creativity to its very limits with a painstakingly created blend of mix and artist album.

Taking a diverse collection of high caliber records, Sasha picks the very fabric of the music apart before weaving the parts back into a new and colourful tapestry, all of his own. This is re-mix artistry and new production technique fused at its best. With re-workings of tracks from major artists such as Radio Head's Thom Yorke and Ray La Montagane, alongside the finest freshest new house music from Sasha himself, plus Ladytron, Rone and Engineers, Invol2ver looks set to break new boundaries in House music and is an absolute must for any self-respecting fan of electronic music and serious production techniques. With a limited special edition 2nd format with a bonus CD featuring fresh new music from Sasha, Girls In Hawaii and Lostep, Invol2ver looks to be a major record for all dance fans and for Global Underground 2008. More

 
             
  BEDROCK 10 - MIXED BY JOHN DIGWEED  
  To coincide with the tenth anniversary of Bedrock parties in London and the fast approaching 10th anniversary of Bedrock Records; John Digweed releases the triple-disc mix ‘Bedrock 10 Past, Present and Future’ through his own Bedrock Records. Compiling and mixing a stunning collection of remixes that shine new light on the label’s back catalogue alongside the cuts that are currently representing the distinguished Bedrock sound.

From its inception in Hastings during the mid-nineties and subsequent progression to Heaven on 8th October 1998, the Bedrock parties have consistently been a byword for forward-thinking, underground electronic music that attracted the absolute cream of national and international DJ’ing talent (as well as being THE industry hang out). The list is almost endless, but among those appearing over the years, Sasha, Carl Cox, Danny Tenaglia, Josh Wink, Danny Howells, James Zabiela, Deep Dish, Hernan Cattaneo, Darren Emerson, Basement Jaxx and Xpress 2 have all rocked the Bedrock dance floor at one stage or another. Reaching far further than it’s UK-based home, Bedrock has touched down at festivals and club nights across the globe, with America, Japan, Ibiza, Romania, Australia and Dubai just a few of those countries lucky enough to absorb the full Bedrock experience.

Around the same time as those initial parties at Heaven, John set about creating a label that would fit the ethos of the club night’s innovative and cutting edge music policy and Bedrock Records was born. Even in it’s embryonic stage around 1999 the imprint seemed destined to set the dance music stratosphere ablaze with its maiden release ‘Heaven Scent’ garnering an almost unanimous ‘instant classic’ billing. The highlights to date have been almost innumerable but Science Departments ‘Persuasion/Repercussion’, Steve Lawler’s ‘Rise In’ and Saint’s and Sinner’s ‘Pushin’ Too Hard’ and Guy Gerber’s ‘Stoppage Time’ as well as albums from Pole Folder and Suicide Sports Club have all provided some truly standout moments. More recently the future of the label has been masterfully entrusted to Israeli wonder-kid Guy J, who’s soon to be released debut artist album ‘Esperanza’ serves as a fantastic snapshot of where Bedrock Records is at in 2008.

So to ‘Bedrock 10 Past present and Future ` and to honour this massive occasion John has drafted in a careful selection of remix heavyweights to shed new light on some of the labels biggest tracks along with a tidy fistful of the labels freshest output all blended to perfection in the inimitable John Digweed mixing style.

CD1 delves deep into the Bedrock mines and strikes gold with Tom Mangan giving his mind-blowing 2001 cut ‘Chutney’ a hefty face-lift, Steve Lawler re-interpreting his own ‘Rise In’ and Danny Howells doing a tasty number on Science Department’s ‘Repercussion’. The disc culminates in M.O.D.E. turning in a fine remix of Bedrock’s ‘Heaven Scent’ which is no mean feat given the tracks gargantuan standing.

CD2 is a more full on and peak time. This CD faces forward whilst reflectively signalling a nod to past greats. Guy J makes his presence felt among his long-established, production contemporaries on ‘Lunar’, Bruce Aisher takes on and wins against Saints and Sinners ‘Pushin Too Hard’ and Christian Smith demonstrates a lesson in subtly destroying a dance floor with his summer-smash ‘Flyertalk’ and Josh wink under his size 9 Moniker delivers an unreal remix of ‘Chutney’.

CD3 is an Unmixed affair and features original tracks from Funk d Void, Jim Rivers and Charlie May (Pindrop) and also features unreleased remixes from Guy Gerber, POB, and Chab to name a few, making this not just a bonus disc, but an absolute must have for Bedrock fans. Bedrock 10 perfectly encapsulates the essence of one of the world’s leading labels by refusing to simply compile a ‘greatest hits’ CD and therefore continuing in the pioneering spirit on which the label is based.

“From its humble beginnings in Hastings to the bright lights of London, Bedrock has come a long way. For the last 10 years, I have been very lucky to work with some amazing DJs and producers, promote some memorable parties and experience club land at its best. This album reflects some of the labels highlights exclusively remixed and future club classics. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did putting it together” - John Digweed, Bedrock 
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  Ultimae - Ambient masters  
  French composer Vincent Villuis, aka AES Dana, known for his participation to the H.U.V.A. Network band and co-manager of Ultimae Records, signs here his 4th ambient downtempo album and presents 10 immersive tracks of luminous darkness.

"For those who believe in them, Leylines are invisible lines of forces that connect centers of geomagnetic power to one another."
Throughout the album, the artist builds upon the concept of connections that exist between various musical genres and influences, interlinks between the elements surrounding us, the feelings of life. Sound becomes organic matter, clay.
Tapped, scraped, plucked, stretched, it transforms into rich rhythms, spatial acoustics, sustained harmonics, hypnotic morphing pads and profound basslines. The outcome is a granular journey of complex delicacy, fragmented and yet fluid.

Electronic Arts just released the Original Soundtrack from the video game Mirror's Edge. The stunning music is composed by Magnus Birgersson aka Solar Fields and. The album will be only available digitally.

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  Above & Beyond Anjunadeep 01  
  Converts tend to emerge excitedly from their first Above & Beyond gig experience and ask 'was that really trance?' The answer is usually yes and no, for while Above & Beyond are proud of their role in defining the melodic trance sound and their synonymy with the quality end of the genre, trance is too small a word for what they do.

There's no clearer example of this than the success of Anjunadeep, the trio's melodic and progressive house offshoot that’s grown from being a promising sibling label to a dynamic and influential imprint in its own right, winning fans such as James Zabiela, Desyn Masiello, Eric Prydz, and Laurent Garnier along the way, and receiving a nomination for Best Record Label at DJ Mag’s Best of British Awards 2008.

It's a progression which brings us to 'Above & Beyond Anjunadeep:01', the label's debut compilation. Anjunadeep stalwarts Jaytech, Michael Cassette (aka Komytea), Interplay, Joonas Hahmo and recent high profile addition 16 Bit Lolitas, are joined by newer faces like Colombia's Liluca, Russia's Proff and Canadian Paul Keeley, as Above & Beyond conjure up two CD's of spirited melodic house music. A special treat comes in the form of Above & Beyond’s own remix of Radiohead ‘Reckoner’, officially licensed via XL Recordings for the physical format only.

ABOVE & BEYOND’S JONO GRANT SAID:
"If Anjunabeats is there to serve trance DJ's, then Anjunadeep exists to release tracks that both house and trance dj's might play. The UK scene in particular can be quite obsessed with categorisations, but Above & Beyond has always just been about quality uplifting dance music and this compilation illustrates the kind of stuff you'll hear in the early part of one of our longer sets."
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  Hybrid - SoundSystem 01  
  This summer sees the first in a series of compilations from Hybrid entitled Soundsystem 01, released on Hope Recordings on the 14th of July. The compilation includes special unreleased tracks from a range of producers including Massive Attack, Trentemoller, Quivver, Harry Gregson Williams, John Murphy, Sasha, Ryuichi Sakamoto and Andy Page to name a few.

“Cinematic” is a term long associated with acclaimed dance-music innovators Hybrid—and that widescreen emphasis comes even more into focus on Hybrid’s ground-breaking new double-disc mix collection, Soundsystem 01 (Hope Recordings). “We’re on the opposite end of minimal—more maximal really,” explains Mike Truman, who with Chris Healings forms Hybrid’s creative core. “It’s ingrained in us. We’ve always wanted these expansive sounds behind everything, which makes our songs so cinematic.” “Making big noises is what we do,” adds Healings. “It’s our calling card. But whether we use electronics, string orchestras, or brass, our songs always take the listener somewhere, which is where the cinematic tag comes from.”

Hybrid’s filmic quality was evident from their genre-defining 1999 debut Wide Angle—from the very title down to the duo’s propensity for blending epic symphonic soundscapes with massive beats, as well as the prominent use of singer Julee Cruise (best known for her eerie vocals on Angelo Badalamenti’s Twin Peaks soundtrack). Since then, in addition to crafting dancefloor hits of their own and remixes for everyone from Radiohead to Moby, Hybrid has become known for their work scoring films, as well as sound design and arranging. Truman and Healings can be heard on the soundtracks of Kingdom of Heaven, Déjà Vu, Man On Fire, and Domino, and “Chronicles of Narnia” entry, Prince Caspian (all projects with renowned composer and frequent collaborator Harry Gregson-Williams, who also appeared on the group’s 2006 album I Choose Noise). 2007, meanwhile, saw Hybrid complete its first full score for the horror film Catacombs. Soundsystem 01 takes Hybrid’s movie obsession to a new level, however, fully merging it with their DJ/production roots.

On CD 1 of Soundsystem, Truman and Healings fuse actual film scores and ambient electronica together for the first time, making for an unforgettable downtempo odyssey: here, glitchy, atmospheric tracks from Trentemoller, Spooky, Andy Page, and new Hybrid vocalist Charlotte James (who contributes a haunting new chill-out classic, “Shadows of the City”) blend seamlessly with edgy score selections from films like Babel and 28 Days Later. “It gives a good insight into glorious bits of music we thought should see light of day,” Truman says. “It’s a bit out of the norm—a more beatless, more abstract vein than we’re known for—yet it also reflects the kind of soundtrack work we do for something like a Tony Scott film.” The idea for the mix came about when the combination of this great Ryuichi Sakamoto track featuring David Sylvian, with a remix of Harry Gregson-Williams’ score for Man On Fire just jelled. We wanted to mix it up so that other people’s tracks become a bit of our own.”

The more upfront, club-oriented disc of Soundsystem 01 also features some surprises for Hybrid fans. For one, while big-room icons like Sasha, Quivver and Elite Force are represented, Soundsystem shifts the duo’s trademark progressive/breaks sound into a predominantly techier, 4/4-driven groove. “We’ve never actually played just one style, so this is a real reflection of our DJ sets—of what’s actually in our record box,” Healings explains. “This mix isn’t so much banging as it is a refined journey through today’s clubbing experience: a little bit progressive, a little bit chunky and tech-housey, with some techno and breakbeat in the middle. Basically, when we DJ, we go everywhere: we’ll throw on whatever works to both get people moving and create a real listening experience at the same time.”

Soundsystem’s DJ-mix disc also features a stripped-down club mix of Hybrid’s latest single “Formula of Fear,” which reflects of how the band’s famous live show—hailed everywhere from festivals spanning Coachella to Glastonbury—has evolved a new creative direction. “It’s the first step to what our next artist album will sound like,” Truman explains. In addition to Charlotte James, Hybrid’s touring lineup includes guitarist Peter DiStefano (of Porno For Pyros fame); bassist Tim Hutton (also known for his work with Ian Brown, Prodigy, and Groove Armada); and programmer/producer John Graham (also famed for his studio aliases Quivver and Tilt). “The next album is really drawing on the strengths on the band members,” Healings explains. “Playing live, we’ve got up to eight people improvising and playing lines on our tracks, and we wanted to continue that vibe. Therefore, we’re recording the new album first as a band, then we’ll electronically destroy it and make it our own—‘Hybrid’ it, if you know what I mean.”

Hybrid are no strangers to working with notable musicians. In addition to Julee Cruise, Wide Angle featured collaborations with the likes of Chrissie Hynde; Hybrid’s second album, 2003’s Morning Sci-Fi, was energized by two tracks featuring legendary New Order bassist Peter Hook; as well, their last full-length, 2006’s I Choose Noise, was spotlit by an appearance by alt-rock guru Perry Farrell. Such high-profile alliances highlight Hybrid’s devotion to real songwriting as the ultimate goal, setting them apart from the majority of electronic/dance producers. “Even if we do a club record, it has to have a song-based chorus,” Healings clarifies. “It has to do something—it can’t just be beat programming.” Then again, defying expectations has been what Hybrid has all about since the beginning: true to its name, the band functions as an umbrella under which Healings and Truman can fuse their different interests. “I think you have to go beyond being just a club act,” Healings says. “We think of ourselves as producers, film scorers, sound designers, songwriters, and a real live band. If we were just DJs, we’d get bored very quickly.” Indeed, both Soundsystem’s mixes and Hybrid’s new material reflect just how diverse and vital the sphere of electronic music has become. “Music is so clashing right now, and it’s glorious,” Truman concludes. “It’s an exciting time for music—everything’s wide open.”
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  DARREN EMERSON ‘GU 36:BOGOTA’  
  You’d be hard pushed to find many long-standing figures in global dance music that are as passionate about what they do and who still do it for those much lauded ‘right reasons’ than Darren Emerson. He’s stamped his mark on dance culture for 20 years, thoroughly resists the trappings of celebdom (his partner is a well-known TV personality), and still seeks out those emerging clubbing beacons spread-out across the world with the zeal of a wide-eyed newbie.

‘Bogotá’ is the 3rd Global Underground mix from Darren, and he’s crowned his hat trick with a metaphorical 25 yard volley, a double CD journey into the modern dancefloor, with a couple of tricks thrown in to remind you that he remains at the pinnacle of his craft. Though he would probably dispel the ‘legend’ tag with a characteristically self-deprecating chuckle, the Essex-born DJ and producer, could rightly hold claim to such superlatives. One of the early UK protagonists at the arrival of acid house, he went on to soundtrack British house’s emergence as a worldwide force; before forming a band called Underworld, and changing dance music forever.

Colombia’s Bogotá is a city enjoying rapid change. Historically a cultural epicentre of the South American continent, it’s now a growing metropolis with a club scene in rude health. Having made the time-honoured transition from big outdoor events to a wealth of individual clubs, its boom time for electronic music. Cue the arrival of Emerson to honour Bogotá with a Global Underground album that shares its musical values.

CD One begins with the chiming synths of the Underworld opus, ‘Mmm Skyscraper… I Love You’, before kickstarting the mix with Anja Schneider & Sebo K’s ‘Rancho Relaxo’, and the jacking house of Jagged’s ‘ Hello Kool Nice’ (Quarion Remix). Other highlights include Darren’s ‘Home’, Pete Heller’s ‘Sabotage’, and John Selway & Vincenzo Ragone’s ‘Dream Stealer’, and the electro-pop funk of Maja’s ‘Love Me For Tonight’.

Funk ‘Void’s remix of Itamar Sagi’s ‘One Million Oaks’ launches CD Two, which Emerson segues neatly into Kerri Chandler’s ‘Fortran’ (Argy’s Big Room Detroit mix). His recent single for GU, ‘Crash Jack’, is featured here via an exclusive mix from Jamie McHugh. Further standout cuts include Josh Wink’s ‘Counter Clock 319’, Matthew Jonson’s ‘Marionette’ (Adam Beyer mix), Spirit Catcher & Compuphonic’s ‘Mastermind’, Emerson & McHugh’s ‘Impact’, and Joris Voorn’s ‘Blank’. Darren closes the album with the full version of Underworld’s ‘Mmm Skyscraper… I Love You’, which depending on your raving age, is either a treasured memory or lesson in how it was done back then.
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  Dirty Vegas are back!  
  Comprising of the incredibly gifted Ben Harris and Paul Harris (no relation) on percussion and production, along with the distinctive vocal talents of Steve Smith; Dirty Vegas exploded onto the scene in 2002 with their self-titled debut album, earning massive commercial success, along with unanimous critical acclaim. Featuring the legendary ‘Days Go By’ and ‘Ghosts’, the collection made a huge impact upon its arrival, landing at Number 7 in the Billboard 200, and sold close to a million records worldwide and received glowing reviews from the likes of Rolling Stone and Q Magazine. No mean feat for a predominately ‘dance’ oriented band. The 2nd album ‘One’ followed in 2004 on Parlaphone and was more of guitar band affair featuring the massive hit ‘Walk into the Sun’ and was coupled with a huge global tour.
Fast forward to present day and the guys have signed an album deal with UK institution Toolroom Records and with pen to paper, hi-hat to kick drum, guitar riff to bass line, they’re working on a new album. The album will be more band orientated with a full on worldwide tour to follow. Toolroom Records say…

“We’re very proud to be associated with one of the worlds finest dance bands, Dirty Vegas. I remember the day that ‘Days Go By’ hit the No. 1 spot in the USA & never did I think that one day, Steve, Paul & Ben would be releasing such quality music on our label. Toolroom have worked with Paul Harris from the start, so when we heard of the reform we started talking and the band decided that Toolroom were the right partners for them to re-launch into the market. So, our label is now knocking on the door of all the majors out there! It’s very exciting times indeed for Toolroom Records and for Dirty Vegas!”

Whereas the album will be more song driven, in the meantime, Dirty Vegas have gone back to their roots and released their first dance single ‘Pressure’ on Toolroom. A seriously heavy hitter that has grabbed tastemaker Pete Tong by the short and curlies; gaining repeated plays on Radio 1’s Essential Selection, and becoming the certified smash hit of this year’s prestigious Amsterdam Dance Event proving the band has lost none of its magic. The track has been remixed by Montreal’s eminent Sultan and his production partner Ned Shepard, who themselves, are responsible for setting Beatport’s Top 10 Chart on fire recently with 3 consecutive tracks and have been turning heads in every corner of the globe.

Steve, says “After we (Dirty Vegas) decided to start working together again for a new record, that took us back to our ‘house’ roots; there was only one label that could be our new home...Toolroom!”

“During my solo years from Dirty Vegas, making loads of club tracks, I started a great relationship with Mark, Owen and all at Toolroom. So when Dirty Vegas decided to get back together and go more ‘clubby’, Toolroom was the obvious choice.

There is a 2nd single in the pipeline called 'Changes' which will drop March / April just in time for the WMC.
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  James Zabiela - The Masters Series  
  JZ returns to his spiritual compilation home to confirm the mounting buzz surrounding his first Masters Series…
Ask anyone what their favourite compilations are and, invariably, James Zabiela’s ‘ALiVE’ and ‘Utilities’ will feature amongst them… Then, ask anyone what their favourite compilation series is and, invariably, ‘Renaissance Masters Series’ will also crop-up… Put the two together and you have the recipe for one of the most eagerly anticipated dance compilations of 2009.
- “I’m delighted to step-up and join the ranks of The Masters Series,” says an ever-humble JZ, “It’s produced some incredible comps over the years and, albeit nervously (lol!), am relishing the opportunity of joining its ranks.”
- “After recently completing the comp’ I can’t wait for it to hit the shelves. I haven’t done a solo compilation in over two years so I really went to town on it,” he adds.
And he isn’t kidding… James has produced two incredible discs that differ, yet compliment each other perfectly. Disc One – Down is what James describes as an ‘audio travelogue’, an intricately produced collage of beautiful electronica over-laid with his own ‘field recordings’, a suite of ambient sounds and spoken word that represent both his journeys on the road and in the air, and time and thoughts between gigs. The result is one of the most beautiful, unique mixes to emerge in recent years.
Disc Two – Up transports the listener to the club and is where James has chosen to feature 2 new original productions: a mix (Darkness.2) of the much-hyped ‘Dark By Design’ that he’s been road testing around the world in ’08 and a brand new Luke Dzierzek remix of ‘Perseverance’, which he’s also edited exclusively.
Finally, we couldn’t sign-off without giving a shout to James’ wider, exciting track selection, which features Trentemoller, Modeselektor, Boards Of Canada, Paul Woolford, Apparat, Extrawelt, plus many more...
‘Renaissance: The Masters Series – James Zabiela’ is due 23 February 2009 in the UK and 31 March 2009 in North America.
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  Balance 014 mixed by Joris Voorn  
  ThBALANCE 014 represents another step forward for the acclaimed DJ-mix series. Across two discs and using-remarkably-over 100 tracks, JORIS VOORN constructs a layered and seamless mix of some of the best tech house, minimal and electronic dance music. An epic mix, in the very best sense of the word, BALANCE 014 achieves the rare feat of combining variety and consistency, making it perfect for trainspotters and dancers alike. The tracks change quickly and quietly, but the beat goes on... and on...and on.

“The process of making these mixes has been more like painting with sound rather than performing a traditional DJ mix. As you can see I have used a lot of tracks, my intention while working on these mixes however, has not been 'more is more'. Some of the tracks have been reduced to a 2 bar loop, or just the break or the intro. It was inspired and inspiring, and although the mix CD project has finished, it has created many new leads and ideas for future works. I hope that people will enjoy the results, some listeners will be surprised, but I believe I've pushed my own boundaries in a technical, but even more so, in a musical and artistic way”. - Joris Voorn.

Performing a yet near impossible task of making 100 tracks mesh and work together in 2 continuous mixes, Joris draws on a depth of talent unlikely to be repeated on a mix CD compilation. It takes a visionary DJ to combine tracks from Radiohead, through to Goldie, Leftfield, Jimpster, Aphex Twin, Dubfire, System 7, Minilogue, Cobblestone Jazz, Emmanuel Top, Joakim, Âme, Mood II Swing, Ricardo Villalobos, Radio Slave, Carl Craig, Flying Lotus, Marc Romboy, Robert Babicz, Tiger Stripes just to name a few.

This isn’t a CD you skip through. In some cases one track is in fact 6 different tracks from various artists. By allowing the tracks to breathe at the right time, Joris crafts the mix ever so smoothly; riding along without the listener even noticing that you are passing from tune to tune. Its all about the subtle transitions, the loops, the multiple layers that make Balance 014 a musical composition in its own right. So sit back and enjoy as EQ Recordings and Joris Voorn prepare to take you on a journey that recent mix CD compilations rarely do.
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  CHRIS FORTIER – AS LONG AS THE MOMENT REMIXED @ EQ  
  Artists such as Chris Fortier are inextricably linked to underground dance music, and genuinely push the sound forward. Fortier’s critically acclaimed 2007 debut artist album “As Long As The Moment Exists”, written in airport waiting lounges and 30,000 feet in the air, consisting of 15 stunning tracks ranging from air freshener for the ears electronica, through to techno to frown to, saw him receive global critical acclaim.

Now, in 2008, “As Long As The Moment Exists” gets the extreme make over treatment by some of Chris’ all time musical heroes alongside some of his favourite new artists. The list of artists involved in this stunning collection of remixes and musical visions reads like a roll call of underground music’s who’s who; past, present and future: Bruno Pronsato, Someone Else, Pheek, Joey Beltram, Mark Henning, Ed Davenport, Joel Mull, Error Error and Patrick Zigon to name just a few.

EP1 from this special remix project features four artists that need little in the way of introduction: Error Error, Bruno Pronsato, Perc and Ink & Needle.

Error Error, aka Denis Karimani (Remute) & Pelle Buys (Einmusic) deliver house, rave and everything in between in this 12 minute interpretation of Sunday Is A Travel Day. Charted at #1 by John Digweed in March.

Bruno Pronsato, hot on the heels of his 2nd artist album described his remix of “As Long As The Moment Exists” as very relaxing. We think it’s massive-passive. Deep subs and spooky textures peppered with intricate percussion and arranged into slick set-opener style.

If Tech-House was a company, Ali 'Perc' Wells would be on the board of directors. He's turned in a strictly business mix of “Don't Hide What You Believe”, complete with rollin' sub bass, robo-groove and dubby percussion...AND manages to maintain the mood from Chris' original. A 3am bomb...

Last but by no means least, under the counter project Ink & Needle, with recent appearances on compilations like John Digweed’s Transitions volume 4 and Balance 013 mixed by triumvirate SOS, round off the EP with a top-shelf rub of “Sunday Is A Travel Day”.

“I am proud to re-invigorate my debut artist album with new, fresh interpretations by some of the coolest producers around. This project will consist of a series of EP releases culminating LP/CD release collection.” - Chris Fortier

A vinyl devotee, Chris refuses to give in to the so called digital revolution and as a touring DJ is still more than happy to discuss excess baggage with airline staff. So partnering with the world’s leading underground dance distributor, Intergroove Germany, to ensure the best of these works find their way into the hands of the vinyl buying community first, seemed the right thing to do.

Digital evangelists and vinyl doomsayers, stay calm – each EP will be made available exclusively at dance music’s digital mecca, Beatport.com, a fortnight after each vinyl release, and will include two bonus digital only tracks that aren’t a couple of token digital-only mixes by a couple of nobodies that is so often the case today. Start thinking Ink & Needle, Joey Beltram and Mark Broom; then you’re on the right track.

Coming Soon….

EP 2. EQG12040 1. As Long As The Moment Exists (Ed Davenport Remix) 2. Quote Unquote (Mark Henning’s Out Of Tune Remix) Digital Bonus Tracks: 3. Belt Seat Fasten (Habersham’s Lobotomy Remix) 4. Deviated Septum (‘One Of Them’ Remix)

EP 3. EQG12042 1. Believe (Pheek’s Reconstructed Remix) 2. Believe (Someone Else’s Vox Mix) Digital Bonus Tracks: 3. Believe. Saint (iBot’s Senkeisen Edit) 4. Believe (Someone Else’s Beats Mix)

EP 4. EQG12043 1. Portion Control (Joel Mull Remix) 2. Don’t Hide What You Believe (Patrick Zigon Remix) Digital Bonus Tracks: 3. B-Dub (Mark Broom Remix) 4. Deviated Septum (Joey Beltram Remix)

But wait, there’s more… A digital only EP, consisting of four yet to be revealed remixes, and a limited edition CD LP comprising of the best selling mixes between vinyl and digital, along with some exclusive re-rubs of classics by Chris Fortier, will then be released to round up the package.

Keep your ears to the (under)ground... 
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