Re: (313) Environ news and new Kelley Polar
Isn't this amazing? I loved it - so melodic and emotive and poetic. It's very dreamy. Prob my fave electronic album at the moment. I Got the new environ newsletter today and decided to buy the new kelley polar album from bleep. Anyone else listened to it yet? Seems a bit different to previous releases, quite a few vocals used. Some of the tracks I really like and I think the album as a whole works. I'm just not quite sure about some of the vocals. It's odd, I'm usually all for vocals especially when done well. To me this album has an unusual sound, some of the tracks have sounds of swayzak and others of kraftwerk. Rooms InMyHouseHaveManyParties and Tyurangalila I like quite a bit, I'm sure the others will catch after a few more listens.
(313) Environ news and new Kelley Polar
I Got the new environ newsletter today and decided to buy the new kelley polar album from bleep. Anyone else listened to it yet? Seems a bit different to previous releases, quite a few vocals used. Some of the tracks I really like and I think the album as a whole works. I'm just not quite sure about some of the vocals. It's odd, I'm usually all for vocals especially when done well. To me this album has an unusual sound, some of the tracks have sounds of swayzak and others of kraftwerk. Rooms InMyHouseHaveManyParties and Tyurangalila I like quite a bit, I'm sure the others will catch after a few more listens. -- Mike This message has been checked for viruses but the contents of an attachment may still contain software viruses, which could damage your computer system: you are advised to perform your own checks. Email communications with the University of Nottingham may be monitored as permitted by UK legislation.
(313) Fwd: Environ News #12
cool stuff here... also that Danny Wang CD reissue is great news. if you didn't check it the first time, don't miss out as it should be a limited repress. Some timeless electronic beauties on there. Begin forwarded message: Resent-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: environ-news [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: March 21, 2005 10:31:42 PM CST To: environ-news [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Environ News #12 Welcome to the twelfth edition of the Environ Newsletter. Feel free to forward this to friends/label/press/anywhere! OUT NOW: ENVUN04 VARIOUS ARTISTS UNCLASSICS #4 Hot on the heels of the UNCLASSICS mix CD, the fourth UNCLASSICS vinyl voyage features a trio of sonic sauciness guaranteed to funk up your dancefloor! Discotheque's Disco Special immediately became one of Morgan Geist's favorite disco records when he dug it up in the used bin of a Boston record store in 1996. The track in question is a gorgeous musical masterpiece both in terms of composition and production. It seems to hit on every aspect of what we love about disco: the electronic synth patterns, the organic drums, piano and bass, and one of the fiercest and elegant percussion breaks put to wax. Zodiac's Pacific was a hit when released in the USSR in 1980, even though you would be hard-pressed to find anyone who knows the track outside that country and time period. This track truly sounds timeless: a Balihu record from 1980! A cross between electronic funk and the soundtrack to Spyhunter, its melody is addictive and will stick in your brain. Finally we have Eurofunk's Manshortage, a true Unclassic. Creator Lewis Martinee (he of Expose, Ricky Martin remixes and countless freestyle classics from Miami) was rumored to refer to the track the worst thing I have ever made. Exactly, Lewis - that's why we love it! A fun, campy romp through 808 beats and Italo basslines, the song is made even more spinworthy with a re-edit from ELI-173. Enjoy! Note: we are anti-bootleg! All UNCLASSICS tracks are licensed from their respective owners. The records are professionally mastered and lovingly packaged. UNCLASSICS artwork is designed by the London-based art director Julian Morey, whose past and present clients include Factory Records, The Hacienda, The Face, London Recordings and Diesel Jeans. OUT APRIL 25: ENV022 METRO AREA METRO AREA 6 Another year has passed since Metro Area busted out METRO AREA 5. Man, are these guys taking their time or what? Anyway. In the last 12 months, the duo has been hard at work in the studio, redefining and refining their sound. The mixdown has occurred, the 2-track slammed, and Environ will soon present the latest outing: METRO AREA 6! TO BE RELEASED APRIL 25, 2005. TAKE ME TO THE NEXT PHASE BABY REISSUE ALERT! ENVCD004 DANIEL WANG IDEALISM 2005 Environ is releasing a limited reissue of Daniel Wang's 2000 debut solo album Idealism. The tracklist from the original is modified for this reissue. New versions of All Flowers Must Fade and Misty have been recorded and replace the original versions. In addition, Black Boots Sine Waves and Glimmer In His Eyes have been added as bonus tracks, twin cult classics from the Nocturnes 12 and previously available only on vinyl. While the original cover art will be used, new disc art and new traycard art will be included. We will utilize a clear CD tray so the new traycard art is visible from the front of the CD. A sticker will visually reiterate that this is a special reissue. TO BE RELEASED JUNE, 2005. ALL THIS AND MORE IN THE ONLINE STORE...VERY SOON! Like, seriously. In the next week, Unclassics #4 and Unclassics posters will be restocked in the online store. SHIRTS 2005! We swear. Soon! IN STUDIO! 3rd Jersey Devil Social Club 12 inch. Kelley Polar Quartet album. Morgan Geist 12 inch (+ new album winter 2006) THAT IS ALL FOR NOW! Thanks for your support, ENVIRON -- Environ LLC http://www.environrecords.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] For newsletter subscription, mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with subscribe as the subject. We hate spam! We only send to those who signed up via our site. Please reply with remove in subject and we will obey! -- MM http://sonicsunset.com
Re: (313) Fwd: Environ News #12
m new metro area m new JDSC - Original Message - From: Matt MacQueen [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 313 313@hyperreal.org Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2005 1:08 PM Subject: (313) Fwd: Environ News #12 cool stuff here... also that Danny Wang CD reissue is great news. if you didn't check it the first time, don't miss out as it should be a limited repress. Some timeless electronic beauties on there. Begin forwarded message: Resent-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: environ-news [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: March 21, 2005 10:31:42 PM CST To: environ-news [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Environ News #12 Welcome to the twelfth edition of the Environ Newsletter. Feel free to forward this to friends/label/press/anywhere! OUT NOW: ENVUN04 VARIOUS ARTISTS UNCLASSICS #4 Hot on the heels of the UNCLASSICS mix CD, the fourth UNCLASSICS vinyl voyage features a trio of sonic sauciness guaranteed to funk up your dancefloor! Discotheque's Disco Special immediately became one of Morgan Geist's favorite disco records when he dug it up in the used bin of a Boston record store in 1996. The track in question is a gorgeous musical masterpiece both in terms of composition and production. It seems to hit on every aspect of what we love about disco: the electronic synth patterns, the organic drums, piano and bass, and one of the fiercest and elegant percussion breaks put to wax. Zodiac's Pacific was a hit when released in the USSR in 1980, even though you would be hard-pressed to find anyone who knows the track outside that country and time period. This track truly sounds timeless: a Balihu record from 1980! A cross between electronic funk and the soundtrack to Spyhunter, its melody is addictive and will stick in your brain. Finally we have Eurofunk's Manshortage, a true Unclassic. Creator Lewis Martinee (he of Expose, Ricky Martin remixes and countless freestyle classics from Miami) was rumored to refer to the track the worst thing I have ever made. Exactly, Lewis - that's why we love it! A fun, campy romp through 808 beats and Italo basslines, the song is made even more spinworthy with a re-edit from ELI-173. Enjoy! Note: we are anti-bootleg! All UNCLASSICS tracks are licensed from their respective owners. The records are professionally mastered and lovingly packaged. UNCLASSICS artwork is designed by the London-based art director Julian Morey, whose past and present clients include Factory Records, The Hacienda, The Face, London Recordings and Diesel Jeans. OUT APRIL 25: ENV022 METRO AREA METRO AREA 6 Another year has passed since Metro Area busted out METRO AREA 5. Man, are these guys taking their time or what? Anyway. In the last 12 months, the duo has been hard at work in the studio, redefining and refining their sound. The mixdown has occurred, the 2-track slammed, and Environ will soon present the latest outing: METRO AREA 6! TO BE RELEASED APRIL 25, 2005. TAKE ME TO THE NEXT PHASE BABY REISSUE ALERT! ENVCD004 DANIEL WANG IDEALISM 2005 Environ is releasing a limited reissue of Daniel Wang's 2000 debut solo album Idealism. The tracklist from the original is modified for this reissue. New versions of All Flowers Must Fade and Misty have been recorded and replace the original versions. In addition, Black Boots Sine Waves and Glimmer In His Eyes have been added as bonus tracks, twin cult classics from the Nocturnes 12 and previously available only on vinyl. While the original cover art will be used, new disc art and new traycard art will be included. We will utilize a clear CD tray so the new traycard art is visible from the front of the CD. A sticker will visually reiterate that this is a special reissue. TO BE RELEASED JUNE, 2005. ALL THIS AND MORE IN THE ONLINE STORE...VERY SOON! Like, seriously. In the next week, Unclassics #4 and Unclassics posters will be restocked in the online store. SHIRTS 2005! We swear. Soon! IN STUDIO! 3rd Jersey Devil Social Club 12 inch. Kelley Polar Quartet album. Morgan Geist 12 inch (+ new album winter 2006) THAT IS ALL FOR NOW! Thanks for your support, ENVIRON -- Environ LLC http://www.environrecords.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] For newsletter subscription, mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with subscribe as the subject. We hate spam! We only send to those who signed up via our site. Please reply with remove in subject and we will obey! -- MM http://sonicsunset.com
(313) Fwd: Environ News #9
pump pump pump PUMP IT UP ! Begin forwarded message: Welcome to the ninth edition of the Environ Newsletter. Feel free to forward this to friends/label/press/anywhere! METRO AREA REPRESSES! We are repressing ENV014 Metro Area 4 and ENV019 Metro Area 5 and they should be in stock at your local shop in a few weeks, probably by mid-December. We'll be doing more represses soon! NEW CD: UNCLASSICS, MIXED BY MORGAN GEIST! We are proud to present the UNCLASSICS CD mixed by Morgan Geist! This baby is set to drop on October 26, 2004, and we'll provide more details as the release date gets closer. For now, let's just say it's a choice mix of rare Italodisco, Euroboogie and other sonic rarities of the style Geist, Metro Area, Daniel Wang and others rock in their DJ sets. And it's all remastered and pretty-looking with an elegant design by Julian Morey, our man who did work with Factory Records, New Order and Hacienda. Look for more details soon, including supporting tour dates in your city! NEW KELLEY POLAR QUARTET! That's right, the string freaks are back with some hot new wax for you: the Rococo EP! For now we'll just say it's a mix of Ravell, old Hall Oates-inspired beats and lots of funk. Don't worry, there's also a gorgeous house jam on there for you DJs who like to hold it down in the traditional 4/4 style! This is due out at the beginning of October! NEW CD DISTRIBUTION! We are proud to announce partnerships in Europe with MDM (www.mutualism.de) and in USA with Studio Distribution (www.studiodistribution.com). Japan remains handled by Barefoot/Lexington, and our friends down under can get us through Stomp (www.stomp.com.au). Plus you can still find new releases in our online shop at www.environrecords.com! JDSC IN THE STUDIO! Morgiano and the Jersey Devil Social Club are busy busting out some more lost tapes as we type - with hope we'll have another 12 ready for you this fall! That's all for now! Thanks for your support, ENVIRON -- Environ LLC http://www.environrecords.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] For newsletter subscription, mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with subscribe as the subject.
(313) [Fwd: Environ News #8 (fwd)]
Not heard this yet but if the Jersey Devil stuff is anything to go by this is a buy on sight! robin... --- Welcome to the eighth edition of the Environ Newsletter. Feel free to forward this to friends/label/press/anywhere. ENV019 METRO AREA 5 IN SHOPS! That's right! The new Metro Area 5 (featuring the tracks Nerves and Proton Candy, each spread thick and loud across a 45-RPM side) should be your favorite shop now or in the next few days! Here's some pap our promo mascot W. Knocka wrote about it (grain of salt, please): It's been more than two and a half years since Metro Area last shook up the scene with a 12 record, Metro Area 4, featuring 'MIURA' - a cult classic that continues to cross over into DJ crates across the musical spectrum. It's been over one and a half years since Metro Area released their much-propped debut album. In the meantime, MA's sound was jacked by myriad producers for so-called original productions and bootlegs abounded. Rejecting the hype that surrounded their album, the duo of Morgan Geist and Darshan Jesrani quietly pondered their next move. They were eager to get back to the their favorite format, the 12 record, where the quality and effect of the music on DJs, dancers and listeners (rather than the number of magazine reviews) is the deciding factor between success and failure. METRO AREA 5, the newest installment in Metro Area's 12 series, is the result. This release finds the duo continuing on their quest for fresh sounds and timeless production, expanding their palette while retaining the emotional spirit of their first releases. 'Nerves' is a suspenseful, driving piece with an irresistible groove soaked in frantic Latin percussion and fierce drums. Angular synthetic textures trade off aggressively, finally arriving at a gorgeous and melancholic destination awash in piano, strings and horns. 'Proton Candy' is just as much of a floor mover with its super-tight electric bassline, but is more playful in its approach, conjuring up dreams of teenage roller rinks crossbred with hardcore disco and bubblegum RB. It's an intoxicating cocktail that will leave you wanting to hear it (and dance to it) over and over again. Don't settle for a soulless clone; listen to the originals. Check out METRO AREA 5 and rediscover what real, HONEST dance music innovation is all about! ENVIRON STORE RESTOCK ACTION! Mucho thanks for the killer support! It's because of you that we have those annoying words on order next to all the the vinyl in our store! But never fear, restocks will be there next week: ENVUN03 Unclassics #2 (Purple Flash) ENV018 Jersey Devil Social Club EP We'll also a number of the new Metro Area 5 in case you don't have a good local shop to grab it at. A few T-shirts are left. These are the last of what we have, so grab 'em if you want 'em. New T-shirt designs coming soon! UPCOMING RELEASES! Fall is our favorite season. So while everyone is kicking it at the beaches this summer, you know we'll be cooped up in the lab cooking up some killer releases for you! Our 20th Environ vinyl release looks like it's shaping up to be a collection of rare Environ tracks on doublepack. There will also be new 12s from Kelley Polar Quartet, Morgan Geist and the Unclassics series, plus some represses. Finally, we will be kicking the out Unclassics CD mix compilation featuring some exclusive oldies not included in the 12 series and more wonderful packaging from graphic designer Julian Morey. That's all for now! HAVE A HEALTHY AND PEACEFUL SUMMER! ENVIRON LLC...BRINGING THE HEAT! Thanks for your support, ENVIRON -- Environ LLC http://www.environrecords.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] For newsletter subscription, mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with subscribe as the subject. We hate spam! We only send to those who signed up via our site. Please reply with remove in subject and we will obey!
(313) Environ News #7
in case people wanna know... -- Forwarded message -- Date: Thu, 01 Apr 2004 17:56:15 -0500 From: environ-news [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: environ-news [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Environ News #7 Welcome to the seventh edition of the Environ Newsletter. Feel free to forward this to friends/label/press/anywhere. ENV018 JERSEY DEVIL SOCIAL CLUB HAS LANDED! The long-awaited JERSEY DEVIL SOCIAL CLUB EP is shipped and hits shops this and next week! JERSEY DEVIL SOCIAL CLUB is an Environ record like none other. A mysterious, wild mix of Italian disco, horror movie soundtracks, electronic funk and the occult, this record nearly missed seeing the light of day. Originally conceived in 1982 as a tribute to 1979's disco masterpiece Black Devil (released on Italy's tiny OUT RECORDS imprint), the project ran into funding problems and was never released. The core of the J.D.S.C. group consisted of two Italian immigrant brothers living in New Jersey, Lorenzo and Vincenzo Capo. Vincenzo's daughter Anabella contributed spoken vocal parts (apparently because she had almost no Italian accent!) and two Latin percussionist friends of the brothers (credited simply as Carlos 1 and Carlos 2) rounded out the lineup. After a year of remastering from original tapes and fleshing out unfinished tracks, and nearly 23 years after the project was born, Environ is honored to present to you the incredible future/past gem, JERSEY DEVIL SOCIAL CLUB. Listen to it in the dark... *Label artwork was hand-designed artwork by infamous NYC-Chicago DJ and artist, Porkchop (Redlite Discosystems). NEXT RELEASE: NEW METRO AREA! Metro Area have completed their next single. ENV019 Metro Area 5 will be out in May as a two-track continuation of their 12 series. ENVIRON STORE ACTION! Sorry we ran out of shirts, but they are ALL now back in stock! The Jersey Devil 12 will arrive in limited stock next week for orders. That's it for this time around! Thanks for your support, ENVIRON -- Environ LLC http://www.environrecords.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] For newsletter subscription, mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with subscribe as the subject. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.647 / Virus Database: 414 - Release Date: 29/03/2004
(313) Jersey Devil Social Club (was: Environ News #7)
these JDSC tracks are amazing, I might add.. the attention to every sound and detail is remarkable. Fun and funky as hell, and definitely a labor of love (and a little camp). Check it out! On Apr 2, 2004, at 4:53 AM, robin wrote: in case people wanna know... -- Forwarded message -- Date: Thu, 01 Apr 2004 17:56:15 -0500 From: environ-news [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: environ-news [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Environ News #7 Welcome to the seventh edition of the Environ Newsletter. Feel free to forward this to friends/label/press/anywhere. ENV018 JERSEY DEVIL SOCIAL CLUB HAS LANDED! The long-awaited JERSEY DEVIL SOCIAL CLUB EP is shipped and hits shops this and next week! JERSEY DEVIL SOCIAL CLUB is an Environ record like none other. A mysterious, wild mix of Italian disco, horror movie soundtracks, electronic funk and the occult, this record nearly missed seeing the light of day. Originally conceived in 1982 as a tribute to 1979's disco masterpiece Black Devil (released on Italy's tiny OUT RECORDS imprint), the project ran into funding problems and was never released. The core of the J.D.S.C. group consisted of two Italian immigrant brothers living in New Jersey, Lorenzo and Vincenzo Capo. Vincenzo's daughter Anabella contributed spoken vocal parts (apparently because she had almost no Italian accent!) and two Latin percussionist friends of the brothers (credited simply as Carlos 1 and Carlos 2) rounded out the lineup. After a year of remastering from original tapes and fleshing out unfinished tracks, and nearly 23 years after the project was born, Environ is honored to present to you the incredible future/past gem, JERSEY DEVIL SOCIAL CLUB. Listen to it in the dark... *Label artwork was hand-designed artwork by infamous NYC-Chicago DJ and artist, Porkchop (Redlite Discosystems). NEXT RELEASE: NEW METRO AREA! Metro Area have completed their next single. ENV019 Metro Area 5 will be out in May as a two-track continuation of their 12 series. ENVIRON STORE ACTION! Sorry we ran out of shirts, but they are ALL now back in stock! The Jersey Devil 12 will arrive in limited stock next week for orders. That's it for this time around! Thanks for your support, ENVIRON -- Matt MacQueen http://SonicSunset.com
Re: (313) Jersey Devil Social Club (was: Environ News #7)
Interesting name for a group - thanks for posting - will check it out. When I was a kid, we took many class trips to try find the Jersey Devil ... tho' we never did see him - hehe! Lisa - Original Message - From: Matt MacQueen [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Friday, April 2, 2004 10:52 am Subject: (313) Jersey Devil Social Club (was: Environ News #7) these JDSC tracks are amazing, I might add.. the attention to every sound and detail is remarkable. Fun and funky as hell, and definitely a labor of love (and a little camp). Check it out! On Apr 2, 2004, at 4:53 AM, robin wrote: in case people wanna know... -- Forwarded message -- Date: Thu, 01 Apr 2004 17:56:15 -0500 From: environ-news [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: environ-news [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Environ News #7 Welcome to the seventh edition of the Environ Newsletter. Feel free to forward this to friends/label/press/anywhere. ENV018 JERSEY DEVIL SOCIAL CLUB HAS LANDED! The long-awaited JERSEY DEVIL SOCIAL CLUB EP is shipped and hits shops this and next week! JERSEY DEVIL SOCIAL CLUB is an Environ record like none other. A mysterious, wild mix of Italian disco, horror movie soundtracks, electronic funk and the occult, this record nearly missed seeing the light of day. Originally conceived in 1982 as a tribute to 1979's disco masterpiece Black Devil (released on Italy's tiny OUT RECORDS imprint), the project ran into funding problems and was never released. The core of the J.D.S.C. group consisted of two Italian immigrant brothers living in New Jersey, Lorenzo and Vincenzo Capo. Vincenzo's daughter Anabella contributed spoken vocal parts (apparently because she had almost no Italian accent!) and two Latin percussionist friends of the brothers (credited simply as Carlos 1 and Carlos 2) rounded out the lineup. After a year of remastering from original tapes and fleshing out unfinished tracks, and nearly 23 years after the project was born, Environ is honored to present to you the incredible future/past gem, JERSEY DEVIL SOCIAL CLUB. Listen to it in the dark... *Label artwork was hand-designed artwork by infamous NYC-Chicago DJ and artist, Porkchop (Redlite Discosystems). NEXT RELEASE: NEW METRO AREA! Metro Area have completed their next single. ENV019 Metro Area 5 will be out in May as a two-track continuation of their 12 series. ENVIRON STORE ACTION! Sorry we ran out of shirts, but they are ALL now back in stock! The Jersey Devil 12 will arrive in limited stock next week for orders. That's it for this time around! Thanks for your support, ENVIRON -- Matt MacQueen http://SonicSunset.com
(313) FWD: environ news
A quick update to our last Environ Newsletter #6! Feel free to forward this to friends/label/press/anywhere. ENVIRON METRO AREA T-SHIRTS NOW AVAILABLE! 10 of each size/style are now in the online store! You can hit the store from our Web site, http://www.environrecords.com. The two styles are black with white Environ logo and heather grey with neon-orange Metro Area logo. Sizes are medium and large, and the bodies are heavy-duty American Apparel all-cotton shirts. Somewhat limited quantities, so get 'em while they're hot! JERSEY DEVIL SOCIAL CLUB! The mysterious, italo/horror/disco project is mastered and will released 29 March. More info before its release! CYBERNETIC BROADCASTING SYSTEM! Environ has become a sponsor of the Cybernetic Broadcasting System. It's free and we think it's the best radio station out there! C-B-S is heavy on the electro/Italo slant, but with soundtracks, classic house, techno, old hip-hop and nearly everything else thrown in the mix. To listen or to contribute yourself, check it out at: http://www.cybernetic-broadcasting.net/ That's it for this time around! Thanks for your support, ENVIRON -- Environ LLC http://www.environrecords.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] For newsletter subscription, mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with subscribe as the subject. === This electronic transmission contains confidential information intended only for the person(s) named. Any use, distribution, copying, or disclosure by any other person is strictly prohibited. If you received this transmission in error, please notify the sender by return e-mail and delete all copies of this message. ===
(313) Environ news
ripped from the front page of Environ's website (http://www.environrecords.com)... 10/11/02: UNCLASSICS SERIES PLANNED FOR 2003! A new 12 series on Environ will feature lesser-known and obscure dance tracks from back in the day backed with modern interpretations by Environ artists. Keep an eye out for the first release in Spring 2003! rob _ MSN 8 helps eliminate e-mail viruses. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/virus
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