With the release of JBAG's debut single 'X Ray Sex' rapidly approaching at the end of January, Jerry has sent through his exclusive edit of Gabriel Gabriel's remix to get you salivating over this corking EP's imminent release on Continental Records.
This latest incarnation of X Ray Sex is like a game of ping pong, bouncing back and forth between a half timed progressive, euphoric dream and an understated electro house number draped in nu-disco sophistication.
The juxtaposition of this track is particularly interesting. Gabriel Gabriel keeps the non-chalant rebellious vocals of Louise prey but lays them over a bubbly, delicate melody, creating an unusual mix of attitude without the aggression. This remix spins the uplifting, high energy feeling of the original track, and comes up with some synthy goodness that would feel just as much at home in 1988 as it would in 2011.
As with the Jolie Cherie and Kill The Hero remixes, this version offers something new to the pack. The Gabriel Gabriel remix would slot nicely into a ambient, nu disco set, something that perhaps the original would have trouble doing.
When I think of Munk, my first thought isn't subtle electro house. When I think of French touch godfather Etienne De Crecy, my first thought isn't subtle electro-house either. Yet somehow, the two of them have managed to cobble together a fantastic............subtle electro house number.
Munk's remix of 'No Brain' is a dark and dirty affair, despite its predominently understated and minimal beat and bass. The low electro ripples and murmurs ride in the back seat whilst a series of short melodies take centre stage, making the beat fresh and inventive at regular intervals. Though this kind of short, sharp change could become annoying if overused, Munk has applied restraint and a delicate touch to make each one familiar but unique.
The most interesting of these 'mini riffs' is the one that begins at 2.18 though. It's hard to describe, but it sounds like the twisted reworking of some sort of childrens theme. It should be so happy and bouncy, yet its sinister and eerily intriguing. Its the audio version of a clown, they're meant to make kids smile with joy, but they just end up making most cry with fear.
Great remix of a top track and well worth the pennies in your digital pocket.
The rise of nu-disco from internet blogs to flirtation with the charts is well on the way. With such enthusiasm for the sound, Toomy Disco has just released a corking example with 'The Wait', and its a track that will get stuck in your head from first listen.
A smooth bassline pounds the rhythm with hypnotic ease. On top are a sumptuous selection of drums, horns, synths and violins - all blended together with an easy listening vocal sample. It's a beat that doesn't demand your affection, it just takes it and you love every minute it's got it!
This song really knocked my metaphorical socks off upon hearing it. Everything about the track matches up perfectly, not one note sounds out of place or poorly used. It's a great tune, and just another fantastic example of why nu-disco is quickly becoming the new darling of the dance scene.
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Louis La Roche has unleashed another banging nu-disco banger with his remix of Burns & Fred Falke's 'You Stopped Loving Me'
Cutting out the vocals and stripping back the beat to the main riff with some subtle drums, Louis La Roche has managed to create a lounge-like sophisticated dance number.
I personally was not that impressed with the original which I felt to be too boisterous and uninspiring, lacking the creativity that you expect from producers of the calibre of Burns and Fred Falke. This version is far more what I had in mind when I thought of the reworking of Luther Vandross' classic track.
A great remix with some really nice production values.
With the release of JBAG's debut single 'X Ray Sex' rapidly approaching at the end of January, Jerry has sent through his exclusive edit of Gabriel Gabriel's remix to get you salivating over this corking EP's imminent release on Continental Records.
