| Disc: 1 |
| 1. Intro - Patience |
| 2. Phonique Featuring Erlend Oye - For The Time Being |
| 3. Anil Chawla & Dale Anderson - Makes Me Feel (Deeper) |
| 4. G-Club Featuring Haze - Faith |
| 5. Gavin Froome - Think Of You |
| 6. Patrick Turner - Sky Walking |
| 7. Sandy Rivera - Changes |
| 8. Metrosoul - The Phonkee Fresh |
| 9. PJ Davy - What Is? (Original Mix) |
| 10. Mr. Gil & Ricardo Motta - Spy |
| Disc: 2 |
| 1. Intro - Battle Electronica |
| 2. The Electric Press - Re:evaluate (Dub Mix) |
| 3. Buick Project - At The Rave (The Electric Press Remix) |
| 4. Paul Woolford presents Bobby Peru - Heart |
| 5. Soul Mekanik - Wanna Get Wet (Buick Project Mix) |
| 6. Julio Torres - Acid Careta |
| 7. Paolo Mojo - Motor Strings (Jamie Anderson Mix) |
| 8. G-Club - The Buzz |
| 9. Cosmos - Deep Inside The Groove |
| 10. Nic Fanciulli - Squirreled |
Editorial Reviews
Product Description
This fresh-faced 24-year old has, along with James Zabiela [and Hernan Cattaneo before them], begun to represent the next wave of DJ/Producers that are set to dominate the global dance music scene. Already a semi-famous personality in his native UK via his own BBC Radio 1 show, Fanciulli has been taking the production and remix world by storm via his groundbreaking original work (under his Skylark and Buick Project aliases) and remixes for artists as diverse as Kylie Minogue, Tears for Fears, Deep Dish, and Paul Woolford. As a DJ, Nic holds down a coveted residency at one of Ibiza's mainstay attractions, Space, as well as his own acclaimed UK club, Class. His unique, signature take on a rocking big room sound runs as a perfect compliment to his ability to bring the most sublime mid tempo grooves to warm up the night. After consistently devastating the mainland UK and Ibiza over the last few years, Pete Tong recently declared Nic, "The UK's finest resident." Additionally, Fanciulli’s love for DJ’ing overseas is stronger than ever- he has consistently hit the US over the last three years, building a reputation that has culminated in his monthly residency at Miami’s premier superclub venue, the massive Space.
On the first disc, Satoshi displays the type of mechanical precision found in car assembly lines; the product, however, is far less stable; what this really means is that the style is less predictable and therefore more exciting. "Farra" begins very slowly with xylophonic chords - giving the introduction to this disc a spacious atmosphere. As a result I always find myself in a complacent headspace that is soon shattered as the music unfolds. The feather-light sounds that weave over and under the melody effortlessly capture and calm the ear - until, that is, a wickedly cool and funky bass-driven groove gives "Air Moves" and "Don't Push It" the collective momentum needed to propel the first mix closer to its peak. The cool and delicate atmospheric consistency never gives way to anything too overpowering. Interrupting (and it is hardly a rude one!) the ambience is "Darkroomboot" by Opus Ink, an alias representing the collaborative efforts of Satoshi himself with the rapidly-rising European duo Audiofly. The tempo quickens, the melody gains definition, and the rest of the album explodes with a restrained energy that I found to be decadently suitable for cocktails and good conversation prior to entering thunderous dance floors. Arguably the sickest beat on the first mix appears in "So That's What Happens", which is surrounded by electro-robotic harmony. The beat is momentarily interrupted by silence, save the churning of electric turbines; it returns, seconds later, with the same latent ferocity as before. The timbre of DJ Yellow & King Britt's "Alienation 3/Beyond the Forest" reflects the track title so well. Haunting synths cascade over a cooler and slower foundation and remind me of the feeling one would experience if one were to gaze upwards in the center of an unknown forest, touched simultaneously by fear and spiritual awe. And how fitting it is that Jim Rivers' "I Go Deep" follows! Its deep and eclectic rhythm flows like water in a brook, slowly removing one's head from the forest and placing it, gently, back into the pre-club environment. "Praise" and "Aura" end the first disc with an upbeat, mid-tempo jazziness that is quite enjoyable.
Satoshi breaks disc two down immediately, hinting at the raw energy-to-come with the uniquely staccato "chopstick" percussion of Thugf*cker's "Ahh", later dropping into a hard bass drum. I will admit that I'm not crazy about the admittedly creepy male spoken-word vocals in "I Need", but they are quickly and quietly overlooked as the cowbell-driven pace of Matt O'Brien's increasingly popular "Serotone" kick in neatly alongside the first identifiably "dark" grooves of any track mixed on either disc. It would be wise to heed the title "Lose Control", because from this point onwards the aural journey becomes bumpier, wilder and more "Satoshi" than has been shown on the album thus far. I felt that the upbeat and bouncy atmosphere shoots like an arrow straight through the heart of the second disc. The next several tracks continue the cerebral-dance theme, and "Moods" drops a particularly body-moving rhythm that warrants mention. The peak of disc two is reached with a great pairing of tracks by Satoshi; in this case, D'Julz's "Flick It" (Original Mix) and Guy Gerber & Patrik K's "Sleeping in the Bass Box". I think the combination works perfectly; the smooth and respectable build up of "Flick It"s electro-energy erupts with a mean bass line that drives the melody as much as acting as a segue between "Flick It" and "Sleeping in the Bass Box". Take note of the latter title, because that's precisely the impression this track left me feeling I'd experienced. "Cropduster" and "Driven" polish off this fine piece of work, and end disc two with a far better fade-out than was given on disc one, where "Aura" seems to arbitrarily disappear.
The complexity of Satoshi Tomiie's latest (and, dare I say, greatest?) achievement is hard to swallow at first. Only after four sessions of listening to both discs straight through was I able to realize the insight Satoshi projects. I would have to say that this album is tied for my favorite amongst the "Masters" series with Cattaneo's Part 5. Satoshi Tomiie manages to create the most outstanding aural chess match I have ever heard - and although it is Satoshi who moves the pieces, it is the listener who ultimately wins the match.
~Lex
Some of Faithless's best work drags you out of your comfort zone, and makes you ecstatic, angry, sad, passionate, or thoughtful. This CD doesn't do any of that; it just makes you feels good. And you know, there's nothing wrong with that....
Disc 1 highlights include Faithless' "Crazy English Summer" (Brothers On High Remix) and I Giant Leap featuring Maxi Jazz of Faithless- "My Culture".
Disc 2 highlights include Re-Touch's version of Kate Bush's "Running Up That Hill".
Disc 3 has a beautiful song by John Martyn-"Go Down Easy". It wouldn't be out of place on a film soundtrack.
I love listening to all mixes Faithless does, and this one does not disappoint.
Highly recommended.
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THE ATTRACTION
Well, almost all of it.
This three-disc set proposes to introduce you to Satoshi Tomiie, a Japanese DJ who is responsible for the lanky lounge club classic, "Tears." He didn't really get started until he moved to New York and started spinning with the Def Mix crew. Compared to what's out there these days, he's not exactly a Big Name, but if Renaissance is willing to give him his five seconds, he must be worth a shot, right?
Ummmmmm, not exactly.
Disc One ("Club") is supposed to be a representation of Tomiie's live work. Tomiie takes his time massaging the funk into Spirit Catcher's synth-heavy "Polysquasher" before popping the clutch and driving the whole thing into Berkson's bare-boned "People," a weird digital trash ditty that features a looped vocal that sounds an awful lot like a robotic donkey doing its best impersonation of a robotic chicken. Tomiie's style never gets too flashy, and although his restraint means some of his work glimmers with the beauty of clean-lines and uncluttered melodic mosaics (see the raunchily retro "I Love Your Shoes" and the nimble-toed "Somewhere), it also means that his weaker spots are all that easier to see (you might want to skip the exhausting duo of "Wicked Line" and "Big One," two uninspired and grating messes that bog down the entire heart of the set).
Tomiie went to the "Studio" for the second disc to remix some of the old "favorites" that he's played before (I'll have to take the liner notes at their word for this one). The sound is definitely more accomplished, rounder, and cohesive. He lets you know with his opener -- the simple piano of Loop 7's "The Theme" -- that things are going to be low-key this time around. A lazy lounge mood warms up the start of the disc before picking up some energy in Chab's dangerously sexy "Lover" and the psycho-scape of Cass's "Mind Rewind." The first half is far superior, a well-woven and delicately muted chunk of deep house harmonics. There's some faltering near the last half of the album, especially in Ali and Tomiie's "Love In Traffic" (a song that drones so repetitively that you have to wonder if Tomiie didn't leave the studio to grab a sno cone in the middle of recording). He wisely slots Hybrid's "Higher Than A Skyscraper" as the album's finishing touch, a tight, electro-orchestral soul sweeper that's as deliciously dark as it is inspiring.
Disc Three is called "Home." I made the mistake of listening to it before reading about it. "Home," to me, calls up images of even lankier and less tangible mixes, stuff to make the candles burn brighter and to help the shadows float higher. In fact, the word "Home," here, is meant to imply that we are being given a glimpse into Satoshi's own tastes. These aren't club or dance mixes; this is more like a personalized mix tape of all of the songs and tracks that have inspired Tomiie throughout the years. Hence, you have Sneaker Pimps's "6 Underground" dissolving into an overlong recording of Miles Davis's "Solea." You have the almost unbearably peppy jazz muzak of "Palladium" placed right next to Pastorius's annoyingly anorexic "Portrait of Tracy." Thrown in is the way out-dated "Song of the Siren," MFSB's "Mysteries of the World" (a song that sounds like something a store might play over the loudspeakers while you shop for socks), and James Brown. James Brown!
I actually like some of these songs, in their own right. Of course I'm a fan of James Brown, and I dig on Sneaker Pimnps. But hearing them on the same disc grates. I get the idea that we might want to know more about Tomiie's roots (that's debatable, given his status in the clubbing scene isn't what I would call gelled), but I don't think this is the best way to go about it. An interview and a brief list would be enough. Even if you're going to go to the trouble to slap together such an odd track list, at least take the time to give 'em a brush up with the mixing board. Tomiie IS a DJ after all; but he barely touches these songs, presenting them pretty much as is. "Here," he's saying. "This is the kind of music I listen to when I'm not listening to house."
Well, I bought this set expecting to listen to house, which means that the third disc (mockingly called the "home" record) is not just weird and unnecessary and presumptuous, but it's also kind of a slap in the face. Does ANYONE perusing the Renaissance titles want a disc with an unaltered version of Azymuth's high-concept jazz jingle "Fly Over The Horizon"? I doubt it. But, hey, if you do, you know where to find it now.
The rest of you, well, I wouldn't give up on the fine folks at Renaissance. After all, D's one and two, in spite of their various shortcomings, aren't all that bad. If you're a Renaissance die-hard like myself, you could do a lot worse than this triumvirate of Tomiie's. Still, you could do a whole lot better, too.
Disc 1 starts off with Satoshi's latest club gig reminding me of the 2nd disc of Nic Fanciulli's Renaissance Vol. 1, which got high ratings. It took a couple of listens to really get into it, but love it a lot. One of my favorite tracks on the disc is by Cass & Mangan. I would give it 4/5.
Disc 2 is good, but where Satoshi needs to be careful the most. He needs to be careful about using tracks that are too familiar or not giving enough of the 3D sound where they sound almost the same. In other words, the track by Photek or Satoshi's "Up In Flames" does not sound much different from John Digweed: Los Angelos (Global Underground). It sounds fun to listen to, but maybe a little boring. Overall, 3/5.
The third disc I don't mind, exspecially with hearing a track with James Brown. However, I am not to used to hearing stuff I either heard or that is too popular. It is good though. I don't know how I would rate the third disc.
Overall, It may not be what I call Renaissance, but okay. Satoshi needs to be careful about how he mixes tracks and not using tracks that are too old. I would give 3/5 for Satoshi's performance for the beginning of the Renaissance 3D series.
This is still a fun 3CD set to listen too, but could see improvement for Satoshi's release of Renaissance Master Series 10. It is a situation where whoever listens to the disc either likes it or doesn't.
Listen to samples of this 3CD before buying it. See what you think!!
As for CD3, it might be cool to hear if you were trippin off some acid. Otherwise it functions nicely as a coaster.
Disc 1 is the infamous "computed" disc. Personally, I think it's extremely tacky. I like the idea of producing each disc purely by different methods (computed or recorded), but to actually integrate cheesy sci-fi lyrics and lame robot/computer sounds into the "computed" disc crosses my line easily. A lot of the tracks could have been very good without the computer F/X that are ladened throughout. James Zabiela's own two tracks "EyeAmComputer" and "Robophobia" are probably the worst of the set.
Disc 2 is the "recorded" disc is much better than disc 1 in my opinion. This is relative though. The tracks are still fairly ho-hum, but at least there are no robots or androids! Noteables are the opener, "Through You" by Hisham Samawi & Dennis Rodgers, and "Captain Hook" by Montero.
It was cool when Radiohead did it with their brilliant album, OK Computer, but this one is a bust for James Zabiela.
Disc 1 gets 2/5 stars, and disc 2, 3.5/5 stars.
The first disc, entitled "Computed," was mixed and mastered via the much-lauded Ableton technology, and it throbs with a heavily mechanized feel. Zabiela takes urgently wicked tracks (Aphex Twin's "Windowlicker" and The Consumer's "Your Soul For Access," to name just a few) and applies, one at a time, steadily progressive tweaks and loops. The overall effect is one of a patiently crafted musical mobile, something both simple and complex, a chorus of elements that orbit perfectly without becoming entangled or overwhelming. Songs like "Atlantic View" with its robotic raindrop effects, or "On/Off" with its wiry back-scratching, or the trance cyclone of "Theme From Silvertone" make one want to keep turning the volume knob further to the right. And Zabiela's original pieces -- "EyeAMComputer" and "Robophobia" -- are absolutely stunning bits of hydraulic house, the kind of gut-punching tech-tracks that shake plaster off the walls and cause arrhythmia. This is the kind of pneumatic noise that makes tech-house so much fun, and Zabiela knows exactly how to whip it out.
The second disc -- "Recorded" -- was mixed live and plays like an hour long snapshot of a deep club's aural aura. (For those over-the-top house heads, Zabiela's liner notes include an in-depth analysis of the second disc's mechanics, providing -- literally -- a second-by-second explanation of the methods used with his samplers and mixing units.) It starts with a careful deep house (almost trancey) lift-off via Samawi and Rodgers' "Through You," but by the time the third track pulls into the deck with Trentemøller's "Rykketid," Zabiela has blasted off into stratospheric realms. The rest of the record is a dip-n-dive poeticism through vinyl-n-velour. Zabiela's loops are shaped like race tracks, his break-beats are as shattered as stained glass, his mixes are as thorough as H and two O's. By the time he eases the throttle down through Allien's sun-struck "Sehnsucht," it's obvious to any listener that Zabiela has made something honey-sweet and downy-dark, a perfect addendum to any house collection, and a pleasant reminder that the cavernous expanses of electronica still have skilled explorers to enlighten their furthest edges.
+ Strong Tracks +
* This Is Sick... Truly a sick track - LUV IT!!
* Rykketid
* At the Rave
* Gyromancer... Take that! Crystal Method
The first time I heard Zabiela, it was blasting through my friend's excessively large headphones as we walked down the main road of our campus. When I asked who it was and the name 'James Zabiela' entered my musical vocabulary, personal history was made. Of course, back then I thought he must be an older, dignified pro to have created the sounds that he did; later on I found out he's fairly new, and considered Sasha's protege. I never understood this label - Sasha may have taken him under his wing and got him signed after Lee Burridge passed one of JZ's mix tapes onto him, but the styles diverge so utterly, so completely that there really is no comparison - other than musical ingenuity. And perhaps mixing skills.
This album from Renaissance is a unique one, not only because of the choice DJ showcased within this double-disc set, but also due to the collision of two worlds. Respect the names of each CD ('Computerized' and 'Recorded', respectively): they are entirely indicative of the content within.
'Computerized' is the largest deviation from mainstream dance, trance and house music that I have ever heard - more along the lines of a breakbeat Digweed Fabric20 - and took me the longest to get into. Now I can't put it down. The term 'Robot Funk' has been mentioned above, and I will reiterate that heartily. Computerized starts out weakly; the first four tracks don't excite me, and the fifth track I only listen to because it builds nicely into the sixth track - the point at which the album really picks up. Tracks 6,7 (This Is Sick, EyeAmComputer) are fantastic, and EyeAmComputer is one of two tracks of Zabiela's own devising. Following these are two successive mixes of Lee Coombs' "Outta My Mind". Tracks like James Zabiela's second original, "Robophobia (JZ Childhood Edit)", "Future Love" and "Snabein" show indications that Zabiela has finally hit his stride as far as Computerized is concerned.
James did an interesting thing ending Computerized with "Through You (Outro) and beginning Recorded with "Through You". Within this album there is a clash between technology and man - a clash seemingly easy to demonstrate. What makes the Outro of Computerized and the first track of Recorded significant is the attempt to -connect- the two divergent worlds, producing a package of cerebral assault beats utilizing computer technology like Ableton Live (Mix 1) and the more traditional CDJ1000's/sampler/FX units (Mix 2). I think James tried to make this clash of technologies obvious; on the inside insert on the CD booklet there is a photo of Zabiela surrounded by toy robots; but the one he holds up, the robot from "Futurama", sports an apron which says "Kill All Humans." A scary thought, but I found it humorous.
'Recorded', as mentioned above, is mixed and simply created more traditionally, but it is the better of the two mixes as many below me have stated. 'Through You', the mix's 10+ minute lead-in, crashes into 'The Escape', and then the insanity of 'Rykketid' and 'One Flew Over the Cucoo's Nest" follow closely at the heels. This mix never lets the listener take a significant breather, and the beats are nothing short of SICK. This is definitely breakbeat-infused raving progressive trance music at its finest; the track selection on Recorded is one of my favorite line-ups in any mix CD I own. 'Feelin Electro' and 'At the Rave' echo this sentiment - not just in name only! Zabiela adds some absolutely WACKY and wholly unorthodox samples and effects into these tracks, as my buddy would say, "...simply because he can."
Overall, this album is a must for anyone who enjoys Zabiela's style, in any capacity. Compared to his live sets (which are nothing short of ecstasy and adrenaline) this album pales; I see this as an indication of his true ability. It's easy to create a damn good studio album with the right talent - but when one is known better for performing live... well, James has this going for him. But as a studio album, for the prospective buyer and anyone looking to get into Zabiela, "Utilities" is a truly fine set of insanity that I believe will lead most anybody to watch out for this guy. It is truly a set of fantastic recordings and genius that will see itself paving the way for electronic music in the future.
~Lex
I'll be honest. I don't much care for his old style, or track choice. Therefore I don't feel CD1 warrants a deep review. Don't get me wrong, there are a few decent tracks on CD1, but with a clunky track progression (not to mention a few tracks that make me want to chew aluminum foil) it doesn't feel like a complete mix.
The second disc, however, is a fine display of Zabiela's capabilities and has a very well rounded sound from top to bottom. The mix starts off with "Through You", an amazing track with haunting vocal harmonics and sizzling liquid percussion topped with Zabiela's own soupy sampling - that is off just enough to be right freaking on. The track fades to the disparate beat of "The Escape", which progresses with a rubber band beat. Layer in some acidic synths and spacey samples a la Bedrock, and things start rocking - but we are only two tracks in! On comes the insectoid house of "Rykketid". James quickly rolls into "One flew Over..." a funky robotic house track, then blasts right into the chugging progressiveness of "Captain Hook". If you aren't dancing by now you have no pulse. Next up is "Feelin Electro". JZ takes you down and back with the hi energy old school techhouse with a neuron vocal. Zabiela fades in more old school acid with "At the Rave". Things really get tech with "Growth", a stream of consciousness minimalist acid track with salt shaker drums. "Pellefant" turns the corner and changes pace now, leaving you in a dark room filled with sick electro strings and acapella male vocals. Things keep getting darker as "Gyromancer"'s toe stomping breaks, Zabiela style turntablism, and trancey riffs take over while never losing that acidic common thread. James comes again with the breaks, "Simon says" is a fat garagy breakbeat with spacey female vocals. The beats get very complex and layered now, combining percussion and distorted tones to form a rich beautiful soundscape. The disc starts to take a trancey turn after the breakdown, but still stays aggressive on the beats. James rolls into home with a washed out tub tone breakbeat track by Ellen Allien's "Sehnsucht". Zabiela chops the beats up lights them on fire and serves them with faded melodies.
Overall I would say this is one of the finest mixes released this year. Buy it. If not only for the amazing second disc.
From the very introductory sound of disc one, the intricacy and brilliance with which the beats are placed becomes self-evident; so, too, does this happen when the mixing is considered This mix radiates 'smoothness' all around it. The disc is so revealing and yet lacks every bit of unnecessary audio input other DJs seem to let seep into their mixes. Disc one's opening track, Gui Boratto's "Arquipelago," has such a devious and mesmerizing tone to it - combining a unique bassline with some hard-knocks and cresendo's. It instantly hypnotizes and Cattaneo seems to flawlessly lead from this track into Petersky's "F**k Them All". During this transition disc one has begun its fantastic and unmistakable journey - guided by seemingly impeccable track choices, a few of which include Paolo Mojo's "1983," and "Wonka" by Way Out West. I have seen plenty a DJ simply BUTCHER tracks by W.O.W., but Cattaneo makes the track feel cosily at home in this stunning flow of nearly-flawless track selection.
Disc two is just as good, if not better! Honest, I would pay 18.99 for the first disc alone. On the second mix, we discover a CD with a slightly denser and thicker aura which remains consistently enjoyable and hypnotic throughout the entirety of its twelve superb tracks. I want to say that beginning the album with "Beastman" by Bushwacka! I found incredibly unique, yet it gets the job done. Scratch that. It literally MAKES the beginning of the album. From the moment that beat drops, there is no going back until that fateful moment when "Sirocco" fades into silent obscurity. Other noteable selections from disc two include Derek Howell's "Cram It Up Your Cram Hole" (If you say so, Derek...) and the Luke Chable remix of "Two Full Moons And A Trout".
This is such a superb recording - infused with sexily smooth, hypnotizing and consistent... well, everything - that I cannot believe it took me this long to stumble upon Cattaneo. I'd place the quality of his sound amongst the likes of few others... one example might be Nick Warren, but that is the only comparison that comes immediately to my mind.
Bottom line, Hernan's sexy smooth rhythms warrant the purchase of this release; I believe it will change your perception of not only the artist, but of progressive trance genre itself and the direction it is heading towards.
"Renaissance: Sequential" is orchestrated electronic genius.
~Lex
The first disc shows us a crafty Cattaneo, piling on sly samples of dark organic rhythm, creating out of thirteen tracks one seamless song dripping with his trademark backhand-bass. He builds the mood up slowly with a few ambient selections by Gui Boratto and Petersky, but by the time he's into Tommyboy & Mannel's "Feel It," he's established a headier groove. He sets up tribal horizons around slightly synthetic cores (the mix of Mundo's "Je T'Amie" with Cattaneo's own "Two Sides of a Story" is a prime example of this), reaching a beautiful (and almost chaotic) climax with Way Out West's "Wonka." The sonic stream strays a bit through "With My Friends" by Randall Jones (the song seems skinned and self-conscious, with a disinterested fellow mentioning casually that "the DJ had the spot flaming"), but by the time Cattaneo winds things down through Phonique's "For the Time Being," this lapse is long forgotten.
Disc Two has a much grimmer feel to it. The lead-in, "Beastman" by Bushwacka!, features a thick stew of insidious sounds, all of it laid over the toneless rhythm of a bass pluck that sounds like it's strung with human nerves. From here, Cattaneo takes the record into places that make you squint your eyes, but not because they're bright. Bailey's "Fatal Attraction," Howell's "Cram It Up Your Cram Hole," Welton's "Lisopain" -- they all drive the music to the edge with raucous (almost violent) insistence and a complexity that is stunning but never too busy. Among all of this we catch lonely chorus moans, quick-and-cool whispers, and a heaping helping of vicious glee. The second record showcases a darker Cattaneo, but one still at the top of his game. And although things are gloomier, they are -- just as in the first disc -- something you'll definitely want to dance about.
5 stars to me, is for something that is absolutley extraordinarily beautiful, something unique, a masterpiece.
This is an average progressive mix, absolutley nothing special about it, but im not saying that its not very good.
I give it a 3.5. It's Good for what it is.
THE FIRST TIME I HEARD CD ONE,I WAS WALKING FROM WORK, AND BY THE TIME I GOT TO THE MIDDLE TRACK I WAS OVERCOME BY THE FUNK. IMAGINE A 60 YAR OLD MAN DANCING UNDER A STREET LIGHT, AND YOU'VE GOT THE PICTURE. I FINALLY GOT MYSELF TOGETHER AND MADE IT TO MY CAR....ONE BEAT, ONE STEP AT A TIME AT A TIME.
CD TWO IS HOTTER YET AND IT IS ONE GREAT PARTY.
ON THE DOWN SIDE...I CAN'T GO BACK TO DEEP DISH OR KLEINENBERG OR YOSHIESQUE,WHO HAD,UP UNTIL NOW, DOMINATED MY AWARENESS OF THIS BRAND OF FUNK. I LOVE HIM, I LOVE HIM!
excellent tunes from one of Americas best ! cd is worth it just for this disc well done Renaissance.
Disc 1 has Yousef bringing the "light" funky and jazzy side of house together, along with some disco vibes. He starts off with the excellent male vocal track Find A Way and then gets into 2 eclectic, jazzy tracks, which feature horns, guitars, and even a saxophone! Back to some standard funky house, including his own awesome collaboration with Nic Fanciulli on the track I'm No Good. A stunning instrumental follows, with an ultra cool vocal track Go up next. The next two tracks are decent, but unfortunately after track 10, tracks 11-17 get into a very disco-like, old school house funk that I just can't get into. It gets into some really similar sounding disco vibes, and the mix never really recovers back to the sounds of the excellent first part of the mix.
Disc 2 presents from the "dark" progressive side of house, courtesy of a thunderous mix by Behrouz. His first track is a decent male vocal track, just like Yousef's mix, but the similarities end there. The tone gets darker with track 2 and this truly sinister mix begins to really get going. You get a healthy dose of punishing beats, heavy percussion, dark tribal, latin sounds, soulful vocals, and even some trance with track 12. He rounds out the entire progressive spectrum into one very sweet mix. Lots of drums and bass to be found, and things go tribal nuts with one of the best tracks on either disc, Touch It by Jaimy.
I liked the Tone Depth track Everything when I first heard it, but felt it was a little drawn out and plain. Behrouz may have been thinking along those same lines, as he added an Acapella that truly fits and brings this track together. The only real stale spot in his mix, is track 7, which I found to be rather boring. It's quickly forgotten as the pace and beats never stop until the final track. The track Esperanza features a devastating and seemingly never ending drum loop, that really peaks out this mix. A reworking of the 1990 house classic Another Sleepless Night adds a nice touch, and the mix ends on a real high note with some pounding drums in the track Manhattan.
Overall, and incredible collection of nearly every style of house you can think of, and only let down by a real awkward sounding group of funky house tracks on the latter portion of Yousef's disc.
Yousef's mix is solid with tracks 1-10, but 11-17 are a let down. Luckily you can just stop the mix, and it's better than having a one good track, two bad, one good pattern! The Behrouz mix is one not to be missed. Yousef's disc - 3 stars; Behrouz - 5 stars; averaging out to 4 stars. Definitely worth checking out.
Buy this album for the Behrouz disc. It's worth it.
This time around, he doesn't hold back. Disc one titled "Early Doors" is a slower (pre-party) type of disc. The first track starts us on our journey with the excellent vocal track "Tonight". Slowly but surely, the BMP gets every so slightly faster. Track #4 "Didn't mean to turn you on" is another highlight. The last standout track for me is the Danny Howells Mashup "Always."
Great track selection on this disc which sets us up for the second titled "Late Night Floors". Put your seatbelt on for this one because it gets really really good. Another good vocal track to set off this disc. Then on to track #3 which is SICK! "4 Leaf Clover" is a track that I have heard in the clubs...but never seemed to find on a release. It's magical when you can find a studio release that is as good as hearing the DJ in the club.
Other standout tracks:
-Starwaves
-Trespass '06
-Keule
Don't miss out on this. You'll regret it.
Overall, a 4/5 and I would strongly recommend this disc to anyone who is a fan of house! Pick it up!!!
That being said, I can assure you he is so stylistically out of place that his music is daunting at first. It bears no resemblance to the likes of any of Seaman's work... yet, it is quite fantastic. Therapy Sessions 2 is a wonderful package of unexpected electronica bipolarity.
Seaman's mix is a solid progressive mix beginning with fuzzy electro-influenced progressive trance a la Masters Series Pt. 7, and then quickly glides into some more well-known tracks that can be identified the moment the melody drops in, which is unlike Seaman, but these songs completely work in the context of their environment. The highlight of Seaman's disc is the journey from tracks six through twelve, beginning with a well-done Rabbit In The Moon remix of "Diamond Dust", and ending with Stel & Good Newz' "Little Soul". The best tracks are, in my opinion, "Finding Time" and "In My Heart" (tracks 10 & 11, respectively). The flow to be found on the second half of Seaman's disc is one of the best I'd found in 2005 and I still listen to the CD regularly.
It's a great mix in its own right, and would even work as a single CD if released by itself - but in lieu of Seaman's previous works, which I find more inspired and entrancing, I cannot help but return to some of his previous Renaissance releases like Awakening, Desire & America, and even his sets for Global Underground, more often than this disc.
Luke Chable's mix is on a completely different level. Not that it's better, nor that it's worse, than Dave Seaman's effort. It's just a completely different style and I am surprised that Dave would consider Luke to assist him with this disc.
Luke Chable's mix is pure berserk break-beat, and I feared for the life of my subwoofers when the bass kicked in full-force on track one. Chable presents us with a fierce rampage through entertaining tracks laced with the occasional cheese vocal, but what stands out most in my mind is the way Chable resembles James Zabiela in the way he would just blatantly mess with the tracks - stop-start, spinning backwards, scratching, bubbly laser-esque audio insertions - just some crazy and unexpected stuff. I really enjoyed it, because the monotony of break-beat, which I usually don't listen to (save Adam Freeland and Hybrid) tends to turn me off. Luke Chable has proven that he is much more than just an Aussie producer, which is how I knew his name before popping this disc in. Not for the faint of heart, especially if one cannot be conservative with the volume knob... but then, what's life without your heart thumping outta your chest as you let the madness overtake you?
Bipolarity Therapy? I'll take it!
~Lex
Dave Seamans CD is better of the two mixes. Technically he is damn good, but then again when you have CDs released you better know your stuff. As for the tracks, very poor to mediocre. There are a couple of decent tracks but otherwise its a random collection of material that just doesnt go well together. You know when you go to a club and you hear a dj just randomly pull stuff out of his bag last minute trying to make a set when its very obvious he hasn't planned it out? Well thats what this CD sounds like. From DS I was expecting a LOT more thought and quality but instead its as if he was making this mix out of revenge to the recording industry. As a key figure in trance and prog sound, this wasn't anywhere near his other works.
Luke Chable... what a disaster. I know who he is and what he has done but to put him on a trance / progressive mix series??? Some of the tracks were trash that maybe a high school dj-wanna-be kid might play. The break trance/dance stuff was horid. Then there were other tracks that sounded like club-hits from 15 years ago. Perhaps I am too old to appreciate this music but if you know anything about musical theory, trance music, or about the psychology behind sounds and emotion then you will want to avoid this.
I left feeling like this was a freestyle, non planned mix going absolutely nowhere. Therapy Session 2 is the title; well it felt like electro-shock therapy session that was very uncofortable and you couldnt wait for it to finish. Djs should not be allowed to put this kind of crap out. Avoid...
CD1 Mixed by Dave Seaman from 1st to last track is solid. A great representation of progressive without getting too techy or too vocal on the listener. I absolutely love it and it has become one of my favorite mixes so far this year. 5 Stars.
CD2 Mixed by Luke. It is similar to this new experimental techy progressive that many djs are introducing this year.
Successfully: Sasha Fundancion and Digweed Fabric 20.
Unsuccessfully: Chris Fortier Balance 007
Fortier either love or hate. I hated it, but if you loved it you will certainly enjoy Luke's mix.
Nonetheless, unlike Fortier, Luke puts together something that you can actually listen to. If you are in the mood for some dirty noisy progressive or some breaks slamming against your head this is it. I have enjoyed this compilation because as noisy and techy as it sounds, it still pretty good music (unlike Fortier's extremely annoying Balance effort, which falls flat on its face). So this Cd deserves 3 stars in my opinion, since I can't listen to it on a regular basis. Nonetheless, that is pretty subjective, so if you are into breaks you will certainly love this.
Conclusion Dave's 5 and Luke's 3 give this compilation 4 stars.
Australia's Luke Chable brings out the breaks in full swing on disc 2, and he even has a couple of tracks that go in a totally different direction (Moondusted, Skyline Rd.) but sound perfectly intertwined into the compilation. Chable's Tokyo and Skyline Rd. take the spotlight i think, and I believe Chables compilation slightly edges Seaman's (I love breaks). Anyways, this CD is off the meat rack. Get it.
CD 1, fabulous tribal house, it's just right
CD 2, jazzy, funky, just an all around mellow mix, flowing
CD 3, laid back loungey hip hop, semi underground style, real nice
plus a creative CD layout
it's nice poolside...
This fresh-faced 24-year old has, along with James Zabiela [and Hernan Cattaneo before them], begun to represent the next wave of DJ/Producers that are set to dominate the global dance music scene. Already a semi-famous personality in his native UK via his own BBC Radio 1 show, Fanciulli has been taking the production and remix world by storm via his groundbreaking original work (under his Skylark and Buick Project aliases) and remixes for artists as diverse as Kylie Minogue, Tears for Fears, Deep Dish, and Paul Woolford. As a DJ, Nic holds down a coveted residency at one of Ibiza's mainstay attractions, Space, as well as his own acclaimed UK club, Class. His unique, signature take on a rocking big room sound runs as a perfect compliment to his ability to bring the most sublime mid tempo grooves to warm up the night. After consistently devastating the mainland UK and Ibiza over the last few years, Pete Tong recently declared Nic, "The UK's finest resident." Additionally, Fanciulli’s love for DJ’ing overseas is stronger than ever- he has consistently hit the US over the last three years, building a reputation that has culminated in his monthly residency at Miami’s premier superclub venue, the massive Space.
Nic Fanciulli is now set to release his debut mix album on Thrive/Renaissance. The 2XCD release features the world’s hottest new producers alongside some of the most established. Look out for the likes of Basement Jaxx, Erlend Oye, Soul Mekanik, Trentmoller and Nic himself in this exciting audio soundclash. Disc one provides a more blissed out house set, while Disc two is forward thinking dancefloor workout that represents the most upfront sounds in progressive, electro and tech house. Exactly what you would expect from the man described by the UK’s I-DJ magazine as, ‘The hottest property in dance.’
Renaissance Presents,Nic Fanciulli,Thrive (Red),Dance,Dance Music,House,Pop,Progressive House
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Renaissance Presents the Masters Series, Pt. 9: Satoshi Tomiie
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ASIN: B000N3TYKG Release Date: 2007-03-19 |
Tracks:
- Farra - Ripperton
- The 16th Machine - Bot'ox Meets Showgirls
- Air Moves - Photogenic
- Don't Push It - Jimpster
- Welcome To Zion - King Roc
- Don't Be Lonely - Vernon
- The Right Wing - Nick Chacona
- Darkroomboot - Opus Ink
- So That's What Happens - Herlihy & Torrance
- Alienation 3/Beyond the Forest - King Britt
- I Go Deep - Jim Rivers
- Praise - Art Of Tones
- Aura - Motorcitysoul
Tracks:
- Ahh - Thugfucker
- I Need - Marc Romboy Vs. Robert Owens
- Serotone - Matt O'Brien
- Lose Control - Lance De Sardi
- It's Your Time - Planet Funk
- Moods - Shlomi Aber
- Celofans - Pabo Akaros
- Flick It - D'Julz
- Sleeping In the Bass Box - Guy Gerber
- Crop Duster - Shlomi Aber
- Driven - Estroe
Album Details
Satoshi Tomiie Returns to Renaissance for the Ninth Edition of "The Masters", Fresh from the Success of the 2006 Launch of the Sister 3D Series. He Delivers a Contemporary, Two Disc Ride Through Worldwide Dance Culture, Marrying Undiscovered Gems with Future Classics. Tomiie's Wide Crossover Appeal (Reflected in this Tracklist) Draws on his Soulful House Roots Through to the Contemporary Electronic Sound of Europe. Upfront Tracklist Draws on Some of the Hottest Production Talent from Round the WorldCustomer Reviews:
I left planet Earth........2007-07-25
Programmed to Perfection!!.......2007-05-13
Ellegant Music.......2007-05-12
Fancy a game of chess?.......2007-03-22
On the first disc, Satoshi displays the type of mechanical precision found in car assembly lines; the product, however, is far less stable; what this really means is that the style is less predictable and therefore more exciting. "Farra" begins very slowly with xylophonic chords - giving the introduction to this disc a spacious atmosphere. As a result I always find myself in a complacent headspace that is soon shattered as the music unfolds. The feather-light sounds that weave over and under the melody effortlessly capture and calm the ear - until, that is, a wickedly cool and funky bass-driven groove gives "Air Moves" and "Don't Push It" the collective momentum needed to propel the first mix closer to its peak. The cool and delicate atmospheric consistency never gives way to anything too overpowering. Interrupting (and it is hardly a rude one!) the ambience is "Darkroomboot" by Opus Ink, an alias representing the collaborative efforts of Satoshi himself with the rapidly-rising European duo Audiofly. The tempo quickens, the melody gains definition, and the rest of the album explodes with a restrained energy that I found to be decadently suitable for cocktails and good conversation prior to entering thunderous dance floors. Arguably the sickest beat on the first mix appears in "So That's What Happens", which is surrounded by electro-robotic harmony. The beat is momentarily interrupted by silence, save the churning of electric turbines; it returns, seconds later, with the same latent ferocity as before. The timbre of DJ Yellow & King Britt's "Alienation 3/Beyond the Forest" reflects the track title so well. Haunting synths cascade over a cooler and slower foundation and remind me of the feeling one would experience if one were to gaze upwards in the center of an unknown forest, touched simultaneously by fear and spiritual awe. And how fitting it is that Jim Rivers' "I Go Deep" follows! Its deep and eclectic rhythm flows like water in a brook, slowly removing one's head from the forest and placing it, gently, back into the pre-club environment. "Praise" and "Aura" end the first disc with an upbeat, mid-tempo jazziness that is quite enjoyable.
Satoshi breaks disc two down immediately, hinting at the raw energy-to-come with the uniquely staccato "chopstick" percussion of Thugf*cker's "Ahh", later dropping into a hard bass drum. I will admit that I'm not crazy about the admittedly creepy male spoken-word vocals in "I Need", but they are quickly and quietly overlooked as the cowbell-driven pace of Matt O'Brien's increasingly popular "Serotone" kick in neatly alongside the first identifiably "dark" grooves of any track mixed on either disc. It would be wise to heed the title "Lose Control", because from this point onwards the aural journey becomes bumpier, wilder and more "Satoshi" than has been shown on the album thus far. I felt that the upbeat and bouncy atmosphere shoots like an arrow straight through the heart of the second disc. The next several tracks continue the cerebral-dance theme, and "Moods" drops a particularly body-moving rhythm that warrants mention. The peak of disc two is reached with a great pairing of tracks by Satoshi; in this case, D'Julz's "Flick It" (Original Mix) and Guy Gerber & Patrik K's "Sleeping in the Bass Box". I think the combination works perfectly; the smooth and respectable build up of "Flick It"s electro-energy erupts with a mean bass line that drives the melody as much as acting as a segue between "Flick It" and "Sleeping in the Bass Box". Take note of the latter title, because that's precisely the impression this track left me feeling I'd experienced. "Cropduster" and "Driven" polish off this fine piece of work, and end disc two with a far better fade-out than was given on disc one, where "Aura" seems to arbitrarily disappear.
The complexity of Satoshi Tomiie's latest (and, dare I say, greatest?) achievement is hard to swallow at first. Only after four sessions of listening to both discs straight through was I able to realize the insight Satoshi projects. I would have to say that this album is tied for my favorite amongst the "Masters" series with Cattaneo's Part 5. Satoshi Tomiie manages to create the most outstanding aural chess match I have ever heard - and although it is Satoshi who moves the pieces, it is the listener who ultimately wins the match.
~Lex
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Renaissance Presents 3D
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ASIN: B000F9RAJK Release Date: 2006-08-08 |
Tracks:
- Salva Mea - Faithless
- I Feel Love (Original Radio Edit) - Donna Summer
- Dreamer - Living Joy (Rollo & Sister Bliss Monster mix)
- Woozy - Faithless
- Crazy English Summer (Brothers On High Remix) - Faithless
- For Real (Rollo & Sister Bliss Remix) - Tricky
- Blissy's Groove - Faithless
- Miss U Less See U More (Pete Heller Remix) - Faithless
- Reasons (Pete Heller Mix) - Faithless
- Addicitive - Faithless
- Get Higher (Rollo & Sister Bliss Remix) - Black Grape
- My Culture - I Giant Leap/Maxi Jazz
- Seven Days & One Week (The Rollo & Sister Bliss Remix) - B.B.E.
- Worthless - Dido
- Don't You Want Me? - Maxence Cyrin
Tracks:
- Running Up That Hill - Re-Touch
- Soul Power (Mike Monday Avec Piano Remix) - Mark Flash
- White Horse - Wonderland Avenue
- Popper (Shinici Osawa Distortion Disco Edit) - Christopher
- Carnaval (Hardsoul's Future Latino Mix) - Silver 66
- The Game (Kid's Voodoo Dub) - Kid Creme/Bashiyra
- She's Dancing - Trulz & Robin/Bashiyra
- Hundred Million Light Years - Kato
- Change Works - Oxia
- Dreams (Axwell remix) - Deep Dish/Stevie Nicks
- Seven Hours - D-Nox
- Body Reasonance - Pastaboys
- Cold Drink Hot Girl (Original mix) - Jody Wisternoff
- Live On The Main Stage (Loudeast Remix) - Ib
- Walk A Mile In My Shoes (Tiga Mix) - Coldcut/Robert Owens
- Circles (Kinetic Dub) - Audiofly/Priscilla
- Breakfast - Balazko
- Ha Pardon (DJ Tarkan Remix) - DJ Tarkan
- Give Me Love (Lutzenkirchen Remix) - Coburn
Tracks:
- The Takeover - LSK
- F.E.A.R. - Ian Brown
- Wood Beez (Pray Like Aretha Franklin) - Scritti Politti
- Private Life Drama (Sly & Robbie Dub) - Grace Jones
- Petrol - Ward 21
- Money Money (Aka The Root Of All Evil) - Horace Andy
- Worries In The Dance - Frankie Paul
- Straight Out The Jungle - Jungle Brothers
- Woman To Woman - Joe Cocker
- Grab The Mic - Kool DJ Maxi Jazz
- Children Of The Ghetto - The Real Thing
- Next Type Of Motion - Roots Manuva
- Go Down Easy - John Martyn
- Twuneanunda - Dwele
- Summertime - Jason Rebello/Maxi Jazz
- Time After Time - Cassandra Wilson
- Remember Me - Todd Rundgren
Album Details
This Edition of Renaissance "3D" is Compiled with Love by Sister Bliss, Maxi Jazz and Rollo, who Present an Intimate Insight Into their Influences, Remixes and Productions. The Trio Feature Previously Unreleased Material, Rarities and Personal Favourites Over the Course of Three Discs. You'll Hear an Upfront Selection of (CD1) "Club" Cuts Through the (CD2) "Studio", an Expert Blend of their Own Remixes and Productions and Finally (CD3) "Home', an Array of Chilled, Yet Influential and Formative Cuts. In Both the Dance and Pop Worlds, Faithless Are One of the World's Leading Dance Aggregates, Regularly Filling Arenas and Headlining Festivals. Their "Greatest Hits" Album Has Surpassed the Triple Platinum Mark in Europe, Selling Over 1,000,000 Copies in the UK Alone. In True Renaissance Tradition, this Edition of "3D" is Something Very Special Indeed!Customer Reviews:
Getting to know you, getting to know all about you...........2007-02-11
Some of Faithless's best work drags you out of your comfort zone, and makes you ecstatic, angry, sad, passionate, or thoughtful. This CD doesn't do any of that; it just makes you feels good. And you know, there's nothing wrong with that....
Beautiful Compilation From Faithless.......2007-02-08
Disc 1 highlights include Faithless' "Crazy English Summer" (Brothers On High Remix) and I Giant Leap featuring Maxi Jazz of Faithless- "My Culture".
Disc 2 highlights include Re-Touch's version of Kate Bush's "Running Up That Hill".
Disc 3 has a beautiful song by John Martyn-"Go Down Easy". It wouldn't be out of place on a film soundtrack.
I love listening to all mixes Faithless does, and this one does not disappoint.
Highly recommended.
-EveningOcean CD "The Attraction" Evening Ocean com
THE ATTRACTION
Foundations of Faithless.......2007-01-09
Delectable Ear Candy.......2007-01-03
A Must Have for Faithless Fans.......2006-11-10
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Renaissance Presents 3D: Mixed by Satoshi Tomiie
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ASIN: B000CRSEPY Release Date: 2006-02-28 |
Tracks:
- Polysquasher - Spirit Catcher
- People - Dan Berkson
- Viper Vapour
- Somewhere - Stereo Typerider
- Future - Jim Rivers
- Stolen Goods
- Wicked Line [Original Mix] - Martin Eyerer
- Big One - Electrochemie LK
- Panga
- I Love Your Shoes
- X Factor - Guy Gerber
- Restore - Jim Rivers
Tracks:
- Theme (Reprise)
- Tears [3D Slightly 303 Version] - Satoshi Tomiie
- Lover [Satoshi Tomiie 3D Remix]
- Mind Rewind [Satoshi Tomiie Mind Blister Remix]
- Lesser Man? [Satoshi Tomiie Mix]
- Lonely Child [Satoshi Tomiie 3D Remix] - Slok
- Hungry [Satoshi Tomiie Vocal Remix - 3D Edit] - Kosheen
- Mine to Give [Satoshi Tomiie 3D Private Path] - Photek
- Love in Traffic [3D Private Path] - Kelli Ali, Satoshi Tomiie
- Papua New Guinea [Main Path Mix] - The Future Sound of London
- Higher Than a Skyscaper [Satoshi Tomiie 3D Dub]
Tracks:
- Life on Mars - Dexter Wansel
- 6 Underground - Sneaker Pimps
- Solea - Miles Davis, Gil Evans
- Mysteries of the World - MFSB
- Magic
- Song of the Siren - Aphrodisiac
- Portrait of Tracy - Jaco Pastorius
- Palladium - Weather Report
- Running Away - Roy Ayers
- Give It Up or Turn It a Loose
- Summer Nights - Lonnie Liston Smith & the Cosmic Echoes
- Fly Over the Horizon - Azymuth
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The 2005 Initial Volume of a New Series from Renaissance! "3D" is a Triple Disc Set, Each Disc Drawing on the Key Musical Aspects of an Artiste's Life: "Club" - a Bang Up-to-date Recording of their Live Sets; "Studio" - a Mixed Collage of Original Work and Remixes and "Home" - Favourite Tracks with a Chilled Edge that Grace the Stereo When the Week Has Come to an End and It's Time to Unwind and Get Away from it All. Satoshi Tomiie is the First to Take Up the Challenge this Set Presents. He Includes Seven Exclusive Remixes/Edits, Recorded Especially for the Set. It Comes in Luxurious Packaging, featuring a Slip-cased Triple CD Super Jewel Box. The Artwork was Created by Insect, Fresh from Handling Design Projects for Dr. Who, Nike and Urban Guerrilla Artist Banksy (Whose First Book was Published with Insect's Art Direction)Customer Reviews:
Flat 3D.......2007-07-19
Well, almost all of it.
This three-disc set proposes to introduce you to Satoshi Tomiie, a Japanese DJ who is responsible for the lanky lounge club classic, "Tears." He didn't really get started until he moved to New York and started spinning with the Def Mix crew. Compared to what's out there these days, he's not exactly a Big Name, but if Renaissance is willing to give him his five seconds, he must be worth a shot, right?
Ummmmmm, not exactly.
Disc One ("Club") is supposed to be a representation of Tomiie's live work. Tomiie takes his time massaging the funk into Spirit Catcher's synth-heavy "Polysquasher" before popping the clutch and driving the whole thing into Berkson's bare-boned "People," a weird digital trash ditty that features a looped vocal that sounds an awful lot like a robotic donkey doing its best impersonation of a robotic chicken. Tomiie's style never gets too flashy, and although his restraint means some of his work glimmers with the beauty of clean-lines and uncluttered melodic mosaics (see the raunchily retro "I Love Your Shoes" and the nimble-toed "Somewhere), it also means that his weaker spots are all that easier to see (you might want to skip the exhausting duo of "Wicked Line" and "Big One," two uninspired and grating messes that bog down the entire heart of the set).
Tomiie went to the "Studio" for the second disc to remix some of the old "favorites" that he's played before (I'll have to take the liner notes at their word for this one). The sound is definitely more accomplished, rounder, and cohesive. He lets you know with his opener -- the simple piano of Loop 7's "The Theme" -- that things are going to be low-key this time around. A lazy lounge mood warms up the start of the disc before picking up some energy in Chab's dangerously sexy "Lover" and the psycho-scape of Cass's "Mind Rewind." The first half is far superior, a well-woven and delicately muted chunk of deep house harmonics. There's some faltering near the last half of the album, especially in Ali and Tomiie's "Love In Traffic" (a song that drones so repetitively that you have to wonder if Tomiie didn't leave the studio to grab a sno cone in the middle of recording). He wisely slots Hybrid's "Higher Than A Skyscraper" as the album's finishing touch, a tight, electro-orchestral soul sweeper that's as deliciously dark as it is inspiring.
Disc Three is called "Home." I made the mistake of listening to it before reading about it. "Home," to me, calls up images of even lankier and less tangible mixes, stuff to make the candles burn brighter and to help the shadows float higher. In fact, the word "Home," here, is meant to imply that we are being given a glimpse into Satoshi's own tastes. These aren't club or dance mixes; this is more like a personalized mix tape of all of the songs and tracks that have inspired Tomiie throughout the years. Hence, you have Sneaker Pimps's "6 Underground" dissolving into an overlong recording of Miles Davis's "Solea." You have the almost unbearably peppy jazz muzak of "Palladium" placed right next to Pastorius's annoyingly anorexic "Portrait of Tracy." Thrown in is the way out-dated "Song of the Siren," MFSB's "Mysteries of the World" (a song that sounds like something a store might play over the loudspeakers while you shop for socks), and James Brown. James Brown!
I actually like some of these songs, in their own right. Of course I'm a fan of James Brown, and I dig on Sneaker Pimnps. But hearing them on the same disc grates. I get the idea that we might want to know more about Tomiie's roots (that's debatable, given his status in the clubbing scene isn't what I would call gelled), but I don't think this is the best way to go about it. An interview and a brief list would be enough. Even if you're going to go to the trouble to slap together such an odd track list, at least take the time to give 'em a brush up with the mixing board. Tomiie IS a DJ after all; but he barely touches these songs, presenting them pretty much as is. "Here," he's saying. "This is the kind of music I listen to when I'm not listening to house."
Well, I bought this set expecting to listen to house, which means that the third disc (mockingly called the "home" record) is not just weird and unnecessary and presumptuous, but it's also kind of a slap in the face. Does ANYONE perusing the Renaissance titles want a disc with an unaltered version of Azymuth's high-concept jazz jingle "Fly Over The Horizon"? I doubt it. But, hey, if you do, you know where to find it now.
The rest of you, well, I wouldn't give up on the fine folks at Renaissance. After all, D's one and two, in spite of their various shortcomings, aren't all that bad. If you're a Renaissance die-hard like myself, you could do a lot worse than this triumvirate of Tomiie's. Still, you could do a whole lot better, too.
Good for 3D series; could see improvement!!.......2006-12-28
Disc 1 starts off with Satoshi's latest club gig reminding me of the 2nd disc of Nic Fanciulli's Renaissance Vol. 1, which got high ratings. It took a couple of listens to really get into it, but love it a lot. One of my favorite tracks on the disc is by Cass & Mangan. I would give it 4/5.
Disc 2 is good, but where Satoshi needs to be careful the most. He needs to be careful about using tracks that are too familiar or not giving enough of the 3D sound where they sound almost the same. In other words, the track by Photek or Satoshi's "Up In Flames" does not sound much different from John Digweed: Los Angelos (Global Underground). It sounds fun to listen to, but maybe a little boring. Overall, 3/5.
The third disc I don't mind, exspecially with hearing a track with James Brown. However, I am not to used to hearing stuff I either heard or that is too popular. It is good though. I don't know how I would rate the third disc.
Overall, It may not be what I call Renaissance, but okay. Satoshi needs to be careful about how he mixes tracks and not using tracks that are too old. I would give 3/5 for Satoshi's performance for the beginning of the Renaissance 3D series.
This is still a fun 3CD set to listen too, but could see improvement for Satoshi's release of Renaissance Master Series 10. It is a situation where whoever listens to the disc either likes it or doesn't.
Listen to samples of this 3CD before buying it. See what you think!!
highs and lows.......2006-09-29
As for CD3, it might be cool to hear if you were trippin off some acid. Otherwise it functions nicely as a coaster.
studio mix is the best i've heard in years.......2006-07-15
Club Mix is my fav.......2006-06-15
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ASIN: B0009R1SIW Release Date: 2005-06-28 |
Tracks:
- James Zabiela & Nick Boulton Quantum Realities (Intro)
- Decomposed Subsonics Atlantic View
- The Consumer Your Soul For Access
- Wyatt Earp & Little Mike Android (Original Mix)
- Aphex Twin Windowlicker
- Solid Groove This Is Sick
- James Zabiela EyeAmComputer
- Soundex On/Off
- Lee Coombs Outta My Mind (Breaks Mix)
- Lee Coombs Outta My Mind (House Mix)
- Will Saul Mbira (Infusion Remix)
- James Zabiela Robophobia
- Abysm Future Love
- Nicolas Vallprnte Silvertone Theme From Silvertone
- Hugg & Pepp Snabeln
- Hisham "Outro"
Tracks:
- Hisham Samawi & Dennis Rodgers Through You
- Martin C The Escape
- Trentem Rykketid
- Walter Ercolino One Flew Over the Cocoos Nest
- Montero Captain Hook Mix 2
- Rob Mooney Feelin Electro
- Buick Project At The Rave
- Gerome Sportelli Growth
- Hugg & Pepp Pellefant
- PMT Gyromancer (Elite Force Mix)
- The Carbon Community Simon Says
- Ellen Allien Sehnsucht
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This double disc from the much acclaimed James Zabiela displays his penchant for ideas as progressive as his sound. The first disc ("Computerized") is software mixed and the second ("Recorded") uses traditional techniques. The opening half of "Computerized" contains a well sequenced and ethereal remix of Aphex Twin's "Windowlicker" and Zabiela really starts to find a groove around tracks 9 and 10 when he drops back-to-back breaks/house remixes of "Outta My Mind." "Recorded" has a much better sense of momentum, as James takes us from the deep haunting vocals of "Through You" to the driving distorted sounds of "At The Rave," finally bringing us back down to earth with the melodic broken-beat sounds of "Gyromancer." While these discs will certainly spark much debate and discussion, it is clear that James Zabiela is intent on both pushing the boundaries of electronic music and devastating the dance floor--a task that is certainly worthy of Sasha's protégé. -- Anish AcharyaAlbum Description
James Zabiela once again joins forces with Renaissance for the follow-up to 2004's acclaimed `ALiVE' mix album. On `Utilities,' James puts forth his strongest effort yet with this innovative mix that explores new techniques in DJ mixing. The two discs in the set are labeled as `Computed' and `Recorded,' and, as the names suggest, one uses the much publicized Ableton technology and was recorded entirely on computer, whilst the other makes a welcome return to last years format of three CDJs, samplers and an EFX unit.But beyond the mixing techniques, James distinct musical style remains at the heart of the album. The album showcases James' growing ability to bridge the experimental and club worlds, and it embodies a sound that presents a dancefloor take on techy, electro flavored progressive house, with just enough breaks to keep the funk oozing in. `Utilities' is also a platform to showcase James' very first foray into the world of original production. The result is two incredible cuts - `Robophobia' and `EyeAMComputer', which are currently causing mayhem on dancefloors round the world. Beyond his own productions James draws on a host of current talent, including the previously unavailable Kriece remix of Aphex Twin's seminal `Windowlicker' and tracks and remixes from Infusion, Buick Project, Trentemoller, Lee Coombs, Montero and many more.
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Cool or Tacky? You'll Have to Listen For Yourself to Decide........2007-07-26
Disc 1 is the infamous "computed" disc. Personally, I think it's extremely tacky. I like the idea of producing each disc purely by different methods (computed or recorded), but to actually integrate cheesy sci-fi lyrics and lame robot/computer sounds into the "computed" disc crosses my line easily. A lot of the tracks could have been very good without the computer F/X that are ladened throughout. James Zabiela's own two tracks "EyeAmComputer" and "Robophobia" are probably the worst of the set.
Disc 2 is the "recorded" disc is much better than disc 1 in my opinion. This is relative though. The tracks are still fairly ho-hum, but at least there are no robots or androids! Noteables are the opener, "Through You" by Hisham Samawi & Dennis Rodgers, and "Captain Hook" by Montero.
It was cool when Radiohead did it with their brilliant album, OK Computer, but this one is a bust for James Zabiela.
Disc 1 gets 2/5 stars, and disc 2, 3.5/5 stars.
The Motherboard Of Music.......2007-05-08
The first disc, entitled "Computed," was mixed and mastered via the much-lauded Ableton technology, and it throbs with a heavily mechanized feel. Zabiela takes urgently wicked tracks (Aphex Twin's "Windowlicker" and The Consumer's "Your Soul For Access," to name just a few) and applies, one at a time, steadily progressive tweaks and loops. The overall effect is one of a patiently crafted musical mobile, something both simple and complex, a chorus of elements that orbit perfectly without becoming entangled or overwhelming. Songs like "Atlantic View" with its robotic raindrop effects, or "On/Off" with its wiry back-scratching, or the trance cyclone of "Theme From Silvertone" make one want to keep turning the volume knob further to the right. And Zabiela's original pieces -- "EyeAMComputer" and "Robophobia" -- are absolutely stunning bits of hydraulic house, the kind of gut-punching tech-tracks that shake plaster off the walls and cause arrhythmia. This is the kind of pneumatic noise that makes tech-house so much fun, and Zabiela knows exactly how to whip it out.
The second disc -- "Recorded" -- was mixed live and plays like an hour long snapshot of a deep club's aural aura. (For those over-the-top house heads, Zabiela's liner notes include an in-depth analysis of the second disc's mechanics, providing -- literally -- a second-by-second explanation of the methods used with his samplers and mixing units.) It starts with a careful deep house (almost trancey) lift-off via Samawi and Rodgers' "Through You," but by the time the third track pulls into the deck with Trentemøller's "Rykketid," Zabiela has blasted off into stratospheric realms. The rest of the record is a dip-n-dive poeticism through vinyl-n-velour. Zabiela's loops are shaped like race tracks, his break-beats are as shattered as stained glass, his mixes are as thorough as H and two O's. By the time he eases the throttle down through Allien's sun-struck "Sehnsucht," it's obvious to any listener that Zabiela has made something honey-sweet and downy-dark, a perfect addendum to any house collection, and a pleasant reminder that the cavernous expanses of electronica still have skilled explorers to enlighten their furthest edges.
Need More Inspiration.......2007-04-22
+ Strong Tracks +
* This Is Sick... Truly a sick track - LUV IT!!
* Rykketid
* At the Rave
* Gyromancer... Take that! Crystal Method
When Worlds Collide.......2007-01-07
The first time I heard Zabiela, it was blasting through my friend's excessively large headphones as we walked down the main road of our campus. When I asked who it was and the name 'James Zabiela' entered my musical vocabulary, personal history was made. Of course, back then I thought he must be an older, dignified pro to have created the sounds that he did; later on I found out he's fairly new, and considered Sasha's protege. I never understood this label - Sasha may have taken him under his wing and got him signed after Lee Burridge passed one of JZ's mix tapes onto him, but the styles diverge so utterly, so completely that there really is no comparison - other than musical ingenuity. And perhaps mixing skills.
This album from Renaissance is a unique one, not only because of the choice DJ showcased within this double-disc set, but also due to the collision of two worlds. Respect the names of each CD ('Computerized' and 'Recorded', respectively): they are entirely indicative of the content within.
'Computerized' is the largest deviation from mainstream dance, trance and house music that I have ever heard - more along the lines of a breakbeat Digweed Fabric20 - and took me the longest to get into. Now I can't put it down. The term 'Robot Funk' has been mentioned above, and I will reiterate that heartily. Computerized starts out weakly; the first four tracks don't excite me, and the fifth track I only listen to because it builds nicely into the sixth track - the point at which the album really picks up. Tracks 6,7 (This Is Sick, EyeAmComputer) are fantastic, and EyeAmComputer is one of two tracks of Zabiela's own devising. Following these are two successive mixes of Lee Coombs' "Outta My Mind". Tracks like James Zabiela's second original, "Robophobia (JZ Childhood Edit)", "Future Love" and "Snabein" show indications that Zabiela has finally hit his stride as far as Computerized is concerned.
James did an interesting thing ending Computerized with "Through You (Outro) and beginning Recorded with "Through You". Within this album there is a clash between technology and man - a clash seemingly easy to demonstrate. What makes the Outro of Computerized and the first track of Recorded significant is the attempt to -connect- the two divergent worlds, producing a package of cerebral assault beats utilizing computer technology like Ableton Live (Mix 1) and the more traditional CDJ1000's/sampler/FX units (Mix 2). I think James tried to make this clash of technologies obvious; on the inside insert on the CD booklet there is a photo of Zabiela surrounded by toy robots; but the one he holds up, the robot from "Futurama", sports an apron which says "Kill All Humans." A scary thought, but I found it humorous.
'Recorded', as mentioned above, is mixed and simply created more traditionally, but it is the better of the two mixes as many below me have stated. 'Through You', the mix's 10+ minute lead-in, crashes into 'The Escape', and then the insanity of 'Rykketid' and 'One Flew Over the Cucoo's Nest" follow closely at the heels. This mix never lets the listener take a significant breather, and the beats are nothing short of SICK. This is definitely breakbeat-infused raving progressive trance music at its finest; the track selection on Recorded is one of my favorite line-ups in any mix CD I own. 'Feelin Electro' and 'At the Rave' echo this sentiment - not just in name only! Zabiela adds some absolutely WACKY and wholly unorthodox samples and effects into these tracks, as my buddy would say, "...simply because he can."
Overall, this album is a must for anyone who enjoys Zabiela's style, in any capacity. Compared to his live sets (which are nothing short of ecstasy and adrenaline) this album pales; I see this as an indication of his true ability. It's easy to create a damn good studio album with the right talent - but when one is known better for performing live... well, James has this going for him. But as a studio album, for the prospective buyer and anyone looking to get into Zabiela, "Utilities" is a truly fine set of insanity that I believe will lead most anybody to watch out for this guy. It is truly a set of fantastic recordings and genius that will see itself paving the way for electronic music in the future.
~Lex
Redeemed on CD2.......2006-05-02
I'll be honest. I don't much care for his old style, or track choice. Therefore I don't feel CD1 warrants a deep review. Don't get me wrong, there are a few decent tracks on CD1, but with a clunky track progression (not to mention a few tracks that make me want to chew aluminum foil) it doesn't feel like a complete mix.
The second disc, however, is a fine display of Zabiela's capabilities and has a very well rounded sound from top to bottom. The mix starts off with "Through You", an amazing track with haunting vocal harmonics and sizzling liquid percussion topped with Zabiela's own soupy sampling - that is off just enough to be right freaking on. The track fades to the disparate beat of "The Escape", which progresses with a rubber band beat. Layer in some acidic synths and spacey samples a la Bedrock, and things start rocking - but we are only two tracks in! On comes the insectoid house of "Rykketid". James quickly rolls into "One flew Over..." a funky robotic house track, then blasts right into the chugging progressiveness of "Captain Hook". If you aren't dancing by now you have no pulse. Next up is "Feelin Electro". JZ takes you down and back with the hi energy old school techhouse with a neuron vocal. Zabiela fades in more old school acid with "At the Rave". Things really get tech with "Growth", a stream of consciousness minimalist acid track with salt shaker drums. "Pellefant" turns the corner and changes pace now, leaving you in a dark room filled with sick electro strings and acapella male vocals. Things keep getting darker as "Gyromancer"'s toe stomping breaks, Zabiela style turntablism, and trancey riffs take over while never losing that acidic common thread. James comes again with the breaks, "Simon says" is a fat garagy breakbeat with spacey female vocals. The beats get very complex and layered now, combining percussion and distorted tones to form a rich beautiful soundscape. The disc starts to take a trancey turn after the breakdown, but still stays aggressive on the beats. James rolls into home with a washed out tub tone breakbeat track by Ellen Allien's "Sehnsucht". Zabiela chops the beats up lights them on fire and serves them with faded melodies.
Overall I would say this is one of the finest mixes released this year. Buy it. If not only for the amazing second disc.
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Renaissance Presents: Sequential
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ASIN: B000EQHX8W Release Date: 2006-04-25 |
Tracks:
- Gui Boratto âArquipelagoâ
- Petersky âF**k Them Allâ (Oliviero & MOS For The Ladies Remix)
- Trafik â âThought Lineâ
- Tommyboy & Mannel âFeel Itâ (Tommyboy & Mannelâs Renaissance Sequential Remix)
- Mikael Delta âBabooâ
- Dousk âFlorenceâ
- Rocco Mundo & Onno âJe TâAimeâ (Love Dub for Hernan) w/ Hernan Cattaneo & Martin Garcia Feat. Peter K âTwo Sides of a Storyâ (acapella)
- Paulo Mojo â â1983â
- Chris Llopis âDize Moiâ (Rhythm Code Remix)
- Randall Jones Presents DJs Set You Free âWith My Friendsâ
- Way Out West âWonkaâ
- 16 Bit Lolitaâs Feat. Jennifer Horne âPassing Lightsâ
- Phonique âFor The Time Beingâ Feat. Erlend Oye (Hernan Cattaneo & John Tonks Exclusive Sequential Remix)
Tracks:
- Bushwacka! âBeastmanâ
- Trisco âFashionistaâ
- Union Jack âTwo Full Moons and a Troutâ (Luke Chable Remix)
- Derek Howell âCram It Up Your Cram Holeâ w/ Slam âHumanâ (Acapella)
- 16 Bit Lolitaâs âDestinyâ
- Marco Bailey âFatal Attractionâ (Instrumental Mixâ
- Mehta & Riedel âObsessionsâ (Kered vs. The Naboombu People Remix)
- Dan Welton âLisopainâ (The Pushers Sublingual Dub)
- Brisker & Magitman âOther Dyeâ (Perry OâNeil Remix)
- Nick Muir âI Feel Realâ (Hernan Cattaneo Edit)
- Eddie F âBreatherâ
- Hernan Cattaneo & John Tonks âSiroccoâ
Album Description
After his seminal mix album releases for Perfecto and Renaissance, Hernan Cattaneo now steps out with his own signature mix album series for Thrive/Renaissasnce, entitled Sequential. This first installment of Sequential features the deep, cinematic, progressive house sounds that Cattaneo has championed on his nonstop worldwide touring for the past four years. Expertly mixed and full of choice exclusives, Sequential will no doubt mark a sonic milestone for this revered Argentinan DJ.Customer Reviews:
Here they are............2007-01-27
From the very introductory sound of disc one, the intricacy and brilliance with which the beats are placed becomes self-evident; so, too, does this happen when the mixing is considered This mix radiates 'smoothness' all around it. The disc is so revealing and yet lacks every bit of unnecessary audio input other DJs seem to let seep into their mixes. Disc one's opening track, Gui Boratto's "Arquipelago," has such a devious and mesmerizing tone to it - combining a unique bassline with some hard-knocks and cresendo's. It instantly hypnotizes and Cattaneo seems to flawlessly lead from this track into Petersky's "F**k Them All". During this transition disc one has begun its fantastic and unmistakable journey - guided by seemingly impeccable track choices, a few of which include Paolo Mojo's "1983," and "Wonka" by Way Out West. I have seen plenty a DJ simply BUTCHER tracks by W.O.W., but Cattaneo makes the track feel cosily at home in this stunning flow of nearly-flawless track selection.
Disc two is just as good, if not better! Honest, I would pay 18.99 for the first disc alone. On the second mix, we discover a CD with a slightly denser and thicker aura which remains consistently enjoyable and hypnotic throughout the entirety of its twelve superb tracks. I want to say that beginning the album with "Beastman" by Bushwacka! I found incredibly unique, yet it gets the job done. Scratch that. It literally MAKES the beginning of the album. From the moment that beat drops, there is no going back until that fateful moment when "Sirocco" fades into silent obscurity. Other noteable selections from disc two include Derek Howell's "Cram It Up Your Cram Hole" (If you say so, Derek...) and the Luke Chable remix of "Two Full Moons And A Trout".
This is such a superb recording - infused with sexily smooth, hypnotizing and consistent... well, everything - that I cannot believe it took me this long to stumble upon Cattaneo. I'd place the quality of his sound amongst the likes of few others... one example might be Nick Warren, but that is the only comparison that comes immediately to my mind.
Bottom line, Hernan's sexy smooth rhythms warrant the purchase of this release; I believe it will change your perception of not only the artist, but of progressive trance genre itself and the direction it is heading towards.
"Renaissance: Sequential" is orchestrated electronic genius.
~Lex
A Succession of Successes.......2007-01-17
The first disc shows us a crafty Cattaneo, piling on sly samples of dark organic rhythm, creating out of thirteen tracks one seamless song dripping with his trademark backhand-bass. He builds the mood up slowly with a few ambient selections by Gui Boratto and Petersky, but by the time he's into Tommyboy & Mannel's "Feel It," he's established a headier groove. He sets up tribal horizons around slightly synthetic cores (the mix of Mundo's "Je T'Amie" with Cattaneo's own "Two Sides of a Story" is a prime example of this), reaching a beautiful (and almost chaotic) climax with Way Out West's "Wonka." The sonic stream strays a bit through "With My Friends" by Randall Jones (the song seems skinned and self-conscious, with a disinterested fellow mentioning casually that "the DJ had the spot flaming"), but by the time Cattaneo winds things down through Phonique's "For the Time Being," this lapse is long forgotten.
Disc Two has a much grimmer feel to it. The lead-in, "Beastman" by Bushwacka!, features a thick stew of insidious sounds, all of it laid over the toneless rhythm of a bass pluck that sounds like it's strung with human nerves. From here, Cattaneo takes the record into places that make you squint your eyes, but not because they're bright. Bailey's "Fatal Attraction," Howell's "Cram It Up Your Cram Hole," Welton's "Lisopain" -- they all drive the music to the edge with raucous (almost violent) insistence and a complexity that is stunning but never too busy. Among all of this we catch lonely chorus moans, quick-and-cool whispers, and a heaping helping of vicious glee. The second record showcases a darker Cattaneo, but one still at the top of his game. And although things are gloomier, they are -- just as in the first disc -- something you'll definitely want to dance about.
Good Progressive- Nothing Special. .......2006-12-14
5 stars to me, is for something that is absolutley extraordinarily beautiful, something unique, a masterpiece.
This is an average progressive mix, absolutley nothing special about it, but im not saying that its not very good.
I give it a 3.5. It's Good for what it is.
HOT PARTY!.......2006-12-13
THE FIRST TIME I HEARD CD ONE,I WAS WALKING FROM WORK, AND BY THE TIME I GOT TO THE MIDDLE TRACK I WAS OVERCOME BY THE FUNK. IMAGINE A 60 YAR OLD MAN DANCING UNDER A STREET LIGHT, AND YOU'VE GOT THE PICTURE. I FINALLY GOT MYSELF TOGETHER AND MADE IT TO MY CAR....ONE BEAT, ONE STEP AT A TIME AT A TIME.
CD TWO IS HOTTER YET AND IT IS ONE GREAT PARTY.
ON THE DOWN SIDE...I CAN'T GO BACK TO DEEP DISH OR KLEINENBERG OR YOSHIESQUE,WHO HAD,UP UNTIL NOW, DOMINATED MY AWARENESS OF THIS BRAND OF FUNK. I LOVE HIM, I LOVE HIM!
For those that want to see what all the fuss is about..........2006-12-09
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Renaissance Presents Frontiers
Yousef & Behrouz Manufacturer: Renaissance Dance UK ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General
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ASIN: B000A8SXZ6 Release Date: 2005-08-29 |
Tracks:
- Find a Way [Sneak Remix] - Joeski, Mr Reo
- Fudge - Ponta Nefta
- Cup of Coffee - Eddie, Eggs
- No Future in Your Frontin' - No Assembly Firm
- Just 2 Bounce This - Switch
- I'm No Good - Nic Fanciulli, Yousef
- Hallucinator - Johnny Fiasco
- Go! [No Assembly Firm Mix] - Justin Long, Dan X
- Baby Steps - DJ Sneak
- Picture of You [Jason Hodges "Sticky Picture" Mix] - DJ Heather, East Coast Boogiemen
- She Got Well - Palm Skin Productions
- And This Is Good - Lee Mortimer
- $Trictly Business - Justin Long, Yousef
- Just a Dance [Technasia's Mix] - Len Faki
- Trouble - 2 Stupid Dogz
- There But for the Grace of God [Yousef Mix] - 100%
- Everyday - Bagnasty, Nasty
Tracks:
- For the Time Being - Phonique, East Coast Boogiemen
- Naturelize [Original Mix] - TM Project
- Everything/I Will Be - Discrete Encounter, Tone Depth
- Musica vs el Dinero - Monica Hernandez, Luca Ricci
- Touch It - Jaimy
- Island Breeze [Tommyboy Remix] - Ijeoma, Pashka
- Confidential Music - The Youngsters
- Underwater Rivers - Parham, Dominic Plaza
- You Make Me Feel Extacy - Sultan, Tommyboy
- Esperanza [Valentino Kanzyani Remix] - Penn & Chus
- Deep Sleepless Night [Narcotic Thrust Remix] - Shawn Christopher, Mad 8
- Deep Inside - Adam Dived
- Manhattan [Big Apple Original Mix] - Jonathan & Bradley
Customer Reviews:
bangin.......2007-01-24
Behrouz shines.......2005-10-15
excellent tunes from one of Americas best ! cd is worth it just for this disc well done Renaissance.
A sublime diversity of house music........2005-09-22
Disc 1 has Yousef bringing the "light" funky and jazzy side of house together, along with some disco vibes. He starts off with the excellent male vocal track Find A Way and then gets into 2 eclectic, jazzy tracks, which feature horns, guitars, and even a saxophone! Back to some standard funky house, including his own awesome collaboration with Nic Fanciulli on the track I'm No Good. A stunning instrumental follows, with an ultra cool vocal track Go up next. The next two tracks are decent, but unfortunately after track 10, tracks 11-17 get into a very disco-like, old school house funk that I just can't get into. It gets into some really similar sounding disco vibes, and the mix never really recovers back to the sounds of the excellent first part of the mix.
Disc 2 presents from the "dark" progressive side of house, courtesy of a thunderous mix by Behrouz. His first track is a decent male vocal track, just like Yousef's mix, but the similarities end there. The tone gets darker with track 2 and this truly sinister mix begins to really get going. You get a healthy dose of punishing beats, heavy percussion, dark tribal, latin sounds, soulful vocals, and even some trance with track 12. He rounds out the entire progressive spectrum into one very sweet mix. Lots of drums and bass to be found, and things go tribal nuts with one of the best tracks on either disc, Touch It by Jaimy.
I liked the Tone Depth track Everything when I first heard it, but felt it was a little drawn out and plain. Behrouz may have been thinking along those same lines, as he added an Acapella that truly fits and brings this track together. The only real stale spot in his mix, is track 7, which I found to be rather boring. It's quickly forgotten as the pace and beats never stop until the final track. The track Esperanza features a devastating and seemingly never ending drum loop, that really peaks out this mix. A reworking of the 1990 house classic Another Sleepless Night adds a nice touch, and the mix ends on a real high note with some pounding drums in the track Manhattan.
Overall, and incredible collection of nearly every style of house you can think of, and only let down by a real awkward sounding group of funky house tracks on the latter portion of Yousef's disc.
Yousef's mix is solid with tracks 1-10, but 11-17 are a let down. Luckily you can just stop the mix, and it's better than having a one good track, two bad, one good pattern! The Behrouz mix is one not to be missed. Yousef's disc - 3 stars; Behrouz - 5 stars; averaging out to 4 stars. Definitely worth checking out.
If you like your DEEP HOUSE Behrouz does not dissapoint!!!!.......2005-09-18
Well...5 Stars for Behrouz. 1 Star for Yousef.......2005-09-15
Buy this album for the Behrouz disc. It's worth it.
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Renaissance Presents: Nic Fanciulli, Vol. 2
Various Artists Manufacturer: Renaissance Dance UK ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General
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ASIN: B000GL187C Release Date: 2006-12-04 |
Tracks:
- Tonight - H-Foundation
- I Try - Francois Dubois
- House & Art - Marcelino Galan
- Didn't Mean To Turn You On - Colette
- Chord & Memory - Oliver $
- Ride The Pony - Fuckpony
- I Love Deep - Budai & Vic
- Pass The Suntan Lotion - James Talk
- 5000KW - Xara & Criminal
- Evergreen - Technasia
- Shimmering Stars - Jakatta
- Phuture Bound - Akabu
- Always/People Hold On - Bent
Tracks:
- Damage - Tiefschwarz
- Play Pig - Underworld
- 4 Leaf Clover - Pig & Dan
- Air - Shakes
- Starwaves - Kirk Degiorgio
- Cat Out Of The Bag - Nic Fanciulli
- Trespass '06 - Booka Shade
- The Rendition - Dave Robertson
- Lucky Heather - Nic Fanciulli
- Dopplewhippa - Gabriel Ananda
- Keule - Paul Kalkbrenner
- Yo! - Davide Squillace
- Lovin' - Funk D'Void
Album Details
In the Period Following the Release of his First Renaissance Set, Our Intrepid DJ Went on a World Tour Created Remixes for the Likes of Underworld and Tiefschwarz and Took Up a Coveted Position on Radio 1's "Residency" Show. He also Continued to Blaze an Incredible Production Trail with the Tracks "Luminaire" and "Lucky Heather" (Which Appears Here Exclusively) and to Cap it All, Continued to Wow Clubbers with his Space Residency in Ibiza. Fanciulli Returns to Renaissance for this Second Volume Drawing on These Experiences to Produce an Album that is as Innovative as it is Captivating. Among the Stellar Tracks in this Mix is the Much Sought-after Danny Howells Mash-up of Bent's "Always" (Ashley Beedle's Mahavishnu Vocal Mix) and Coldcut Ft. Lisa Stansfield's "People Hold On".Customer Reviews:
This album Sucks pretty bad........2007-03-22
Wow! What an improvement from his first release!.......2007-01-01
This time around, he doesn't hold back. Disc one titled "Early Doors" is a slower (pre-party) type of disc. The first track starts us on our journey with the excellent vocal track "Tonight". Slowly but surely, the BMP gets every so slightly faster. Track #4 "Didn't mean to turn you on" is another highlight. The last standout track for me is the Danny Howells Mashup "Always."
Great track selection on this disc which sets us up for the second titled "Late Night Floors". Put your seatbelt on for this one because it gets really really good. Another good vocal track to set off this disc. Then on to track #3 which is SICK! "4 Leaf Clover" is a track that I have heard in the clubs...but never seemed to find on a release. It's magical when you can find a studio release that is as good as hearing the DJ in the club.
Other standout tracks:
-Starwaves
-Trespass '06
-Keule
Don't miss out on this. You'll regret it.
Nic Spins Back.......2006-12-20
Overall, a 4/5 and I would strongly recommend this disc to anyone who is a fan of house! Pick it up!!!
Get this album!.......2006-12-02
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Renaissance Presents: The Therapy Sessions, Vol. 2
Dave Seaman Manufacturer: Thrive (Red) ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General
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ASIN: B0007YXPT2 Release Date: 2005-04-19 |
Tracks:
- Stel & Good Newz: Little Soul
- Da Glass: You Wont Bother Me (20/20 Mix)
- Silicone Soul: Les Nocturnes
- Mellow: Drifting Out of Sight (FC Kahuna Mix)
- Holden & Thompson: Come With Me
- DJ 19 vs. Austin Leeds: Diamond Dust (Rabbit in the Moons Harry Cane Remix)
- Tilt: New Day (Killahurtz Mix)
- Tonedepth feat. Matt Shapiro: To the Moon
- Tears for Fears: Closest Thing to Heaven (Brothers In Rhythm Group Therapy Remix)
- Stel Feat. John Elliott: Finding Time (Killahurtz Mix)
- Ethan: In My Heart (Original Instrumental)
- Stel & Good Newz: Little Soul (Group Therapy Reprise)
Tracks:
- Andy Page: Skin Up
- Rene Amesz: Fragile
- Dan Mangan: Little Snitch
- Uberzone: 2Kool4Skool
- Uberzone: Moondusted
- Danni Bonnici: Return to Saturn
- Kling & Charles: Parallel Realities (Habershams Git Er Dun Mix)
- Thunderpants: Pickadollen
- Nikola Gala: Discobreak
- Mannel: Cruel Summer (Break Your Ass Mix)
- Chable & Dirty Fours: Tokyo (Nubreed Remix)
- Luke Fair: Bloc Rock w/ Ferry Grant feat. Jennifer House "I'll Kill You" (Acapella)
- Chable: Skyline Road
Album Description
Renaissance and Dave Seaman return with the second installment of The Therapy Sessions two-CD mix set. This year budding Australian DJ/producer Luke Chable handles the bonus guest disc honors with a tough, breaks-fuelled extravaganza that draws heavily on his fellow Melbourne compatriots, alongside some of his own acclaimed tracks and remixes. Dave's disc takes him in a new distinct new musical direction. Taking cue from his Group Therapy moniker - featured here with an exclusive reprise and remix of new wave stars Tears for Fears `Closest Thing to Heaven' - Dave drops a fresh-faced blend of electro-tinged funk with rock elements that will take your breath away.Customer Reviews:
A therapy session for the bipolar trance fan in you.......2007-02-19
That being said, I can assure you he is so stylistically out of place that his music is daunting at first. It bears no resemblance to the likes of any of Seaman's work... yet, it is quite fantastic. Therapy Sessions 2 is a wonderful package of unexpected electronica bipolarity.
Seaman's mix is a solid progressive mix beginning with fuzzy electro-influenced progressive trance a la Masters Series Pt. 7, and then quickly glides into some more well-known tracks that can be identified the moment the melody drops in, which is unlike Seaman, but these songs completely work in the context of their environment. The highlight of Seaman's disc is the journey from tracks six through twelve, beginning with a well-done Rabbit In The Moon remix of "Diamond Dust", and ending with Stel & Good Newz' "Little Soul". The best tracks are, in my opinion, "Finding Time" and "In My Heart" (tracks 10 & 11, respectively). The flow to be found on the second half of Seaman's disc is one of the best I'd found in 2005 and I still listen to the CD regularly.
It's a great mix in its own right, and would even work as a single CD if released by itself - but in lieu of Seaman's previous works, which I find more inspired and entrancing, I cannot help but return to some of his previous Renaissance releases like Awakening, Desire & America, and even his sets for Global Underground, more often than this disc.
Luke Chable's mix is on a completely different level. Not that it's better, nor that it's worse, than Dave Seaman's effort. It's just a completely different style and I am surprised that Dave would consider Luke to assist him with this disc.
Luke Chable's mix is pure berserk break-beat, and I feared for the life of my subwoofers when the bass kicked in full-force on track one. Chable presents us with a fierce rampage through entertaining tracks laced with the occasional cheese vocal, but what stands out most in my mind is the way Chable resembles James Zabiela in the way he would just blatantly mess with the tracks - stop-start, spinning backwards, scratching, bubbly laser-esque audio insertions - just some crazy and unexpected stuff. I really enjoyed it, because the monotony of break-beat, which I usually don't listen to (save Adam Freeland and Hybrid) tends to turn me off. Luke Chable has proven that he is much more than just an Aussie producer, which is how I knew his name before popping this disc in. Not for the faint of heart, especially if one cannot be conservative with the volume knob... but then, what's life without your heart thumping outta your chest as you let the madness overtake you?
Bipolarity Therapy? I'll take it!
~Lex
electro shock therapy that is; cant wait for it to be over........2006-01-15
Dave Seamans CD is better of the two mixes. Technically he is damn good, but then again when you have CDs released you better know your stuff. As for the tracks, very poor to mediocre. There are a couple of decent tracks but otherwise its a random collection of material that just doesnt go well together. You know when you go to a club and you hear a dj just randomly pull stuff out of his bag last minute trying to make a set when its very obvious he hasn't planned it out? Well thats what this CD sounds like. From DS I was expecting a LOT more thought and quality but instead its as if he was making this mix out of revenge to the recording industry. As a key figure in trance and prog sound, this wasn't anywhere near his other works.
Luke Chable... what a disaster. I know who he is and what he has done but to put him on a trance / progressive mix series??? Some of the tracks were trash that maybe a high school dj-wanna-be kid might play. The break trance/dance stuff was horid. Then there were other tracks that sounded like club-hits from 15 years ago. Perhaps I am too old to appreciate this music but if you know anything about musical theory, trance music, or about the psychology behind sounds and emotion then you will want to avoid this.
I left feeling like this was a freestyle, non planned mix going absolutely nowhere. Therapy Session 2 is the title; well it felt like electro-shock therapy session that was very uncofortable and you couldnt wait for it to finish. Djs should not be allowed to put this kind of crap out. Avoid...
CD1 Solid, CD2 OK.......2005-08-01
CD1 Mixed by Dave Seaman from 1st to last track is solid. A great representation of progressive without getting too techy or too vocal on the listener. I absolutely love it and it has become one of my favorite mixes so far this year. 5 Stars.
CD2 Mixed by Luke. It is similar to this new experimental techy progressive that many djs are introducing this year.
Successfully: Sasha Fundancion and Digweed Fabric 20.
Unsuccessfully: Chris Fortier Balance 007
Fortier either love or hate. I hated it, but if you loved it you will certainly enjoy Luke's mix.
Nonetheless, unlike Fortier, Luke puts together something that you can actually listen to. If you are in the mood for some dirty noisy progressive or some breaks slamming against your head this is it. I have enjoyed this compilation because as noisy and techy as it sounds, it still pretty good music (unlike Fortier's extremely annoying Balance effort, which falls flat on its face). So this Cd deserves 3 stars in my opinion, since I can't listen to it on a regular basis. Nonetheless, that is pretty subjective, so if you are into breaks you will certainly love this.
Conclusion Dave's 5 and Luke's 3 give this compilation 4 stars.
disc 1 funky progressive..disc 2 breaks breaks breaks!!.......2005-06-14
Australia's Luke Chable brings out the breaks in full swing on disc 2, and he even has a couple of tracks that go in a totally different direction (Moondusted, Skyline Rd.) but sound perfectly intertwined into the compilation. Chable's Tokyo and Skyline Rd. take the spotlight i think, and I believe Chables compilation slightly edges Seaman's (I love breaks). Anyways, this CD is off the meat rack. Get it.
A special place for Dave Seaman.......2005-06-09
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Renaissance Presents Pacha Ibiza
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ASIN: B00025C3K8 Release Date: 2004-06-28 |
Tracks:
- Wally Lopez - The Main Room
- Ernesto Altes & Guillermo Morro- Early Walk
- Ferry B featuring Laya B - You Need A Dream
- This Is My Way - Free Joel & F3R - Mr. Floppy
- Wally Lopez presents Voila - Voila (Original Mix)
- Jaydee - Plastic Dreams (ATFC Remix)
- Knight Keys - Never Felt This Way (Behrouz & Andy Toronto Remix)
- Shawn Rudnick/Austin - Spoken Word (Morels Groove Mix)
- Maldonad - Native Soul (Original Mix)
- Santacana - Sound Is Shocking (Psycho Dub)
- Santacana - Intercommunication
- Francesco Farfa - Universal Love (Original Mix) Farfa
- Montero - Brazilia
- Presidents of Groove - The City
- Wally Lopez - Tribute To Acid House
Tracks:
- Kiko Navarro - Pachacha, The Afroterraneo Mix
- Kiko Navarro - Afroterraneo Intro
- Pepe Link - Guitar Vibe (113 Club Mix)
- Erro - Dont Change (Martin Solveig Mix)
- Lenny Fontana presents Galaxy People - A Mystical Journey
- Kiko Navarro feat. Marcel - M.U.S.I.C. (DJ Tool Acapella)
- Re:jazz - Release Your Mind featuring Mutabaruka
- DJ Jori featuring Carmen Hendricks - Till I See The Sun (Original Mix)
- Joan Bibiloni - Joana Lluna (Kikos Bibi Beats)
- AudioWhores - Nekoosa
- Kiko Navarro featuring Isis Apache Montero - Shining
- Dubtribe Sound System - Nothing is Impossible
- Koki - Travelling
- Gregory - Elle (Creola Beats)
- Ferrer & Sydenham Inc - Sandcastles
- Louie Vega & Kiko Navarro feat. Concha Buika - Africa/Brasil
- Blaze - Found Love
Tracks:
- Neneh Cherry & Andy B - The Global Room
- Rotary Connection & Minnie Ripperton - Am I The Black Gold of the Sun
- Quasimoto - Confused
- Medaphoar - Overdue
- Pete Rock & CL Smooth - Reminisce Over You
- A Tribe Called Quest - Electric Relaxation
- Roots Manuva - Witness (One Hope)
- Pachecos featuring Juan Profundo - Mi Lengua Afila
- Biz Markie feat. P.Diddy - Do Your Thang
- Pete Rodriquez - Oh Thats Nice
- Jota Mayuscula feat. Arianna Puello & Roldan de Orishas- Por Que Sera
- DM & Jemini - What U Sittin On?
- Supernatural & Joe Buhdha - Cosmic Slop
- DJ Jazzy Jeff feat. Baby Blak &
Album Description
Pacha, in its 35 years has grown to be one of the biggest club brands in the world, reaching as far as cities such as Buenos Aries and Budapest with its classic twin cherries logo and becoming synonymous with Ibiza club culture.CD1 features the sound of Pacha's Global room with Neneh Cherry and Andy B. featuring tracks from P.Diddy, A Tribe Called Quest, Roots Manuva and Jazzy Jeff's seminal `For Da Love of the Game'.
CD2 features the sound of the Pachacha room with Kiko Navarro unleashing a mix of quirky Latin, Afro and disco leanings featuring Louie Vega, Blaze, Dubtribe, DJ Gregory, Lenny Fontana and Kiko himself.
CD3 features Wally Lopez's twisted, tribal house soundtrack that represents the Main Room at Pacha, featuring Jaydee, Behrouz, George Morel, Francesco Farfa and, amongst other self-penned productions, his seminal `Tribute to Acid House'.
Customer Reviews:
1 out of 3.......2004-09-15
summertime...........2004-08-07
CD 1, fabulous tribal house, it's just right
CD 2, jazzy, funky, just an all around mellow mix, flowing
CD 3, laid back loungey hip hop, semi underground style, real nice
plus a creative CD layout
it's nice poolside...
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Renaissance Presents 2: Anthony Pappa
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ASIN: B00000I8QY Release Date: 1999-02-05 |
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- Water Ride (Original Mix)
- Contact (Original Mix)
- Voodoo
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- Baba
- Distant Ways
- Angel Dust (Breeder's Rhy
- Skydive (Accapella)
- 3.2 (Bedrock Mix)
- Percussion
- Twelve Miles
- In The Air (She's So Clos
- Kill City
- Edge Note
- Luna Mezine (Ills Crash M
- Fraction Of Friction
- Freq A Zoid (Electro Slag
- Awakening
- Can't Hear Ya (Rennie Pil
- Expand The Room (Rennie P
- Promethean Groove (Rennie
- Sousounde (Freq Nasty Vs
- Paranoia
- What's That Sound
- Vital Art
- Let It Play
- Juvenile Delinquent (Bebe
Album Details
Mixed by Anthony Pappa and Rennie Pilgrem.Customer Reviews:
Renaissance Presents (Vol 2): Pappa and Pilgrem - Must Buy!.......1999-12-31
The first disk is mixed by Anthony Pappa. Anyone who's heard this DJ live knows how flawless his technical skills are. But the unique programming and track selection of this disk impressed me the most. Pappa brings the listener on a journey through progressive trance which begins down-tempo then builds to an awesome peak (highlighted by an unbelievable mix of Taylor and POB's "Babba" out of RIM's "FloriDA")before reaching an emotional plateau and trailing off in some really beautiful melodic tunes. Though less known than the likes of Sasha and Digweed, he is a DJ of similar caliber.
I have to admit that I bought this box set primarily for Anthony Pappa, but the second disk made me an instant fan of Rene Pilgrem. Pilgrem puts together a terrific set of funky banging breaks. I don't know much about mixing break beats, but I do know that this CD is sure to make you wanna get up and dance. Pilgrem plays some chuggin breaks which are sure to please and make an interesting complement to the more ethereal trance of Disk 1.
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