On the other hand, I've been told that the kdj on moods / grooves
isn't actually that good (I guess when you compare it to other
moodyman stuff). I'll still hear it for myself, if mike grant >decides to
repress the sucker.
Don't be so quick to judge. Assess that one [everything] with your own ears.
Mike has arranged for a few copies to get to Perth - should be there in a
week or so. Kind of a recognition of stores that have been there since
release one. For everyone who missed out on the kdj release be sure to look
for the next few releases. Following the G Flame and Mr G is a various
artists ep with tracks from Mike Grant, Alton Miller, Brett Dancer and Brian
Harden. After that will be an EP from Da Sampla.
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Various Artists Soul : Often Imitated Never Duplicated [Moods & Grooves
MG007]
Moods & Grooves presents a deep selection of new millennium soul music from
some of the most potent talent in house music - artists who bridge the
divide between electronic sounds and organic grooves.
Brian Harden Nubian Shuffle
Nubian shuffle commands attention with its thumping kick drum and the jangle
of reverberating percussion. Combined with the gritty maelstrom of
percussion, the bubbling bass line creates an impression of the rolling
surface of the sea on an overcast day. Deep chords pulsate like the
undeniable tides, jazzy piano keys weave amongst the currents - sunlight
emerging in the stormy sky. Harden gives a lesson in the combination of
delicacy and force.
Mike Grant Late Nite
Swirling synths and deep moody electronics establish the steamy atmosphere
that is at the heart of Late Nite. Soon a bassline convulses through the
track like grinding bodies of sensual dancers. A throaty male voice
complains late nite and Im all alone and a sexy female voice replies with
seductive utterings. Surrounded by playful vibes and caressing synth chords,
the sultry aesthetic is tinged with loneliness emphasizing the divide
between the two voices
Alton Miller First Light
The slow tribal groove, airy synths, vocals, conga solos and interacting
chords of First Light are all more organic than the sounds used in the
other tracks. The smooth combination presents the listener with sounds that
conjure the picture of a landscape: A beach sunset, the sands stirred by
soft winds and bathed in serene light.
Brett Dancer Delayed Reaction
Brett Dancer debuts for Moods & Grooves with Delayed Reaction. He utilizes
snappy percussion and a swollen bassline juxtaposed with sweet melodic
fluctuations - highly electronic sounds that accumulate into infectious
harmonies. A futuristic harp chimes, encircled by fluctuating flute sounds,
while changes in bass and percussion build momentum. The result is deepness
with the force and potential to rock the most resistant of dancefloors.
Da Sampla Samplaholic EP [Moods & Grooves MG008]
Anthony Shake Shakir appears in his Da Sampla guise to deliver the
Samplaholic EP for Moods & Grooves. Da Sampla serves up a quirky foray into
eclectic sounds and elusive funk that sits in the undefined areas between
house, techno, electro and trip hop.
Pop
Pop centers around the mute, sampled refrain of Pop, pop pop
pop pop
which recurs throughout the track. Accompanying this are fresh percussive
patterns and loops, distinctive tech sounds, unique sounds and adroit
manipulation of filtering and layers.
The Rider
In The Rider, interstellar tumbleweed rattles across the surface of a
deserted space cruiser. Twitching robotic life-forms made of current and
circuitry cry out in digital language, while synth stabs and ominous pads
menace the listener. The rider heads for some unknown confrontation
and
dissolves into scattered frequencies.
Lamented
A slow hip hop break shuffles Lamented into action. A dramatic, old funk
sample of strings and harp is soon introduced giving the track its emotional
content. This sample is the centerpiece of the track and is varied
throughout by changes in volume and clarity. The harp notes spring out of
the lamenting strings pulling the listener from sorrow to happiness.
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