New Speedy J material a-coming plus a cool party for the Dutch on the list.
ARTIST: SPEEDY J TITLE: TANGA LABEL: NOVAMUTE FORMAT: 12" CAT NO : 12NOMU105 RELEASE DATE: 12 MAY 2003 Speedy J, aka Jochem Paap, returns to our speakers with his first new material since last year's 'Loudboxer' long-player and accompanying, ear-splitting 'Krekc' single. By the end of the last decade, like many explorers before, Speedy J was faced with some tricky questions. He had navigated far beyond where others had charted, and returned with a rich knowledge of the unknown. Making an about-turn, he returned to almost where he had begun - revisiting the stark functionalism of dancefloor-orientated tunes, with a new found knowledge garnered from his far reaching musical voyages - resulting in 'Loudboxer'. It's 2003, and Speedy's back with some new ideas, and a new single - further exploring sonic textures within the context of dancefloor dynamics. As the names of the three tracks suggests, the single is based around the idea of subtle differences - manifesting itself on record as emphasis on different sounds. Indeed, like the titles, all three tracks are based around common elements. 'Tannga' kicks things off, throwing down the gauntlet as a heavy kick drops over a high-filtered, phasing drum pattern. It's recognisably a Speedy J production in that there's an audible attention to detail. Layer after layer is added, maintaining the linear flow - exploring variations on the same ultra-4/4 rhythmic template - manipulating the listener with it's intricate EQing. It's unarguably a tough record, yet it retains a definite depth within this by contrasting textures. 'Taanga' starts where 'Tannga' left off, pretty literally, and builds quickly - reaching a peak much quicker with some fiercely charging hi-hats. The track rises and falls through degrees of driving energy - at times reaching overload - rearing up into heights of distorted, echoed oblivion before plunging back down into the locomotive momentum of the drums. 'Tangga' adopts an alternate approach - the rhythm seeping in gradually through more overtly atmospheric sounds. There's less of a linear feel to this track, with more of a lurching momentum, yet it's just as unrelenting. At times, the track has a panting, out of breath feel - perhaps appropriate after the previous onslaught. The rhythm is conveyed with a mixture of analogue textures and flammed hi-hats, with more synth-based sounds in evidence. This is all conveyed entirely without kickdrums, but possesses no less of a charge. Speedy J hosts a very special party on April 29th, in his hometown of Rotterdam : 'Sweatboxer' will be "a club night, without trimmings and with special attention to the things that matter: inspiring music, great venue and the most important item: a 'no-compromise' sound system." Over two rooms, music will be provided by: Chris Liebing, Speedy J (live), Miss Kittin, T Raumschmiere (live), David Labeij, Arthur Baker, George Issakidis_the republic of desire, Sutekh. Tickets are 23 Euro + pre sale fee, available now via the internet (with credit card) from: Tickets via Internet (with credit card): http://www.ticketservice.nl http://www.mute.com / http://www.speedyj.com
