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May 2012 promo mix
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Old E 800 (Omar-S remix) – Big Strick
Shadow Figures – Grey People ft Lee Crowe
Fort Green House – N.Y. House’n Authority
Liquid (Original Mix) – Dream 2 Science
Spray Paint – Gene Hunt
Anthony Shake Shakir Meets BBC
Glorious World – Johnwaynes
B1 – Appointment 004
Impressions of a Rainstorm – Levon Vincent
Braiden – The Alps
Soundscape (Intricate mix) – Kosmic Messenger
Meeting da Duke – DJ Duke Rubick’s Cube – Drexciya
A Fish Scene – DJ Du Jour
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Detroit producer Anthony “Shake” Shakir is one of the more under recognized, underappreciated names in American techno. A bedroom producer since 1981, Shake had an important role in helping shape the early Motor City sound associated with artists such as Juan Atkins/Model 500 and Derrick May. He worked with May and Carl Craig as a producer, writer, or engineer on several early tracks on Metroplex, and worked in management and A&R for the label (as well, he’s often joked, as being the janitor) during its formative years. His first solo material appeared on Virgin’s seminal Techno Sound of Detroit compilation, under the name Sequence 10. Known as something of a techno purist, Shake has distanced himself from the European scene many of his colleagues have turned to for support (this accounts somewhat for his continuing obscurity), and his music is stylistically closer to second wave artists such as Mike Banks and Claude Young – hard, stripped-down tracks which owe equally to techno, electro, hip-hop, and funk.
Shake’s visibility and reputation have risen in more recent years as a result of his Frictional and Puzzlebox labels, the latter of which he formed in 1996 with fellow Detroit electro/techno producer Keith Tucker (formerly of Aux 88). Releasing a series of records both solo and in combination (usually under the name Da Sampla), Shake and Tucker’s Puzzlebox has, along with Underground Resistance and Guidance, become one of the more coveted sources of straight-up, no-bones Detroit techno.
Thanks to Rush Hour Records – the “Shake” has had a new lease on life and with the amazing compliation – “Frictionalism” earlier in 2010, this sky rocketed Shakir back into the scene.
This is Anthony first time in Australia and we are very excited to be able to show case his talents. Anthony amazing production plus his amazing energy and DJ skills behind the decks will make this a very special night.
Along side Anthony we have Joe Stanley and Daniel Lupica.
Dropping some computer love with classic electronic mixes, live sets & local podcast sessions you need to know about from the DJ’s, Producers & Lables still flying the flag for Detroit Techno, Electro-Funk, Hi-Tech Soul & Chicago House.
Podcast #2 - Mark Murphy Classic Chicago “JACKin’ Podcast
Oct 2011
Our second podcast is a mix of the cornerstone production moments in House music put together by one of the undeniable monarchs of Electronic music in Sydney, DJ Mark Murphy. The DJ’s DJ who has been making his name playing everything from Acid House, Electro, Disco, Techno & Chicago House for as long as I can remember.
This mix was originally promo he put together for a Chicago House music club night called “JACK”, which he co-presented by with DJ Magda. It is a journey through some classic releases that shaped the HOUSE & TECHNO sounds from an era where those cats at Trax Records were working hard to put out some of the classic analogue acid cuts on recycled vinyl and Frankie was the man dropping legendry spiritual lessons on dancefloors.
It features classic cuts such as; Frankie Knuckles – Baby Wants To Ride, Ralph Rosario – You Used To Hold Me,Hercules – 7 ways to Jack, Adonis – Do It Properly/No Way Back, Marshall Jefferson – Ride The Rhythm & House Music, Nitro Deluxe – Let’s Get Brutal, Sterling Void & Paris Brightledge- It’s all right, Frankie Knuckles feat Jamie Principle – Your Love
Sydney Underground TV Online will be sharing some of the Video Documentaries, Interviews & Live Shows featuring the DJ’s, Producers & Lables still flying the flag for Detroit Techno, Electro-Funk, Hi-Tech Soul & Chicago & Deep House Sounds.
SYDNEY UNDERGROUND Episode #1 – Detroit : The Blue Print Of Techno
Q – HOW DO YOU INFUSE SOUL INTO MACHINE? A- YOU GOT TO WORK THEM…YOU GOT TO WORK THEM LIKE THEY NEVER BEEN WORKED!
DETROIT TECHNO!
Check this incredible rare documentary from 1990′s featuring some of the roots and inspirations behind the Detroit Techno & House sounds featuring everyone from Terrence Parker, Mike Huckaby, Juan Atkins, Ritchie Hawtin, Derrick May, Kevin Saunderson, Carl Craig, Rolando, Jeff Woodward, Gary Koral, Josh Glazer, Jon Ozias, Theorem, DJ Dunebugg, (with special cameo appearances by Mike Grant, Brian Bonds, Don Waxmaster D Smooth, Hugh C, and Todd Weston)
Big Love to Terrence Parker (TP MUSICWORKS ) FOR TAKING THE TIME PUT THIS ONLINE FOR US TO SHARE TOO!
I suppose the remix of this is well known but this is the Original version out before the well known Jam & Spoon Remix which came out two years after. It is considered an electronic masterpiece and can be considered as the first techno-trance record ever. It was composed by Bruno Sanchioni, the man behind Diki ‘s best releases like Plexus, Dr. Phibes or the legendary Bazz. He released great records from the french/belgian border city of Mouscron opening the door to a whole new genre.
Catch TP dropping the classic Disco LOVE Saturday 5th Oct at Civic Hotel
We have a special guest list giveaway to the show just reach out at our face-book (http://www.facebook.com/sydneyunderground)or shoot through an email to sydneyunderground313(at)gmail(dot)com
Just caught the news that French DJ Mehdi R.I.P son..
French electro music producer and DJ Mehdi has died overnight after he fell off the roof of his Paris house during celebrations with friends.
The hip hop star, whose real name was Mehdi Faveris-Essadi, reportedly suffered fatal injuries after the roof of his Paris home gave way, France Soir newspaper reports.
Fabrice Desprez, from the music promotion company Phunkster, told the newspaper the 34-year-old was standing on a mezzanine in his home when it collapsed, sending three people to hospital.
A representative from Mehdi’s PR company told celebrity website TMZ the gathering at Medhi’s home was held to celebrate the birthday of DJ Riton.
After news of his death began to come to light, Mehdi’s fans and collaborators took to Twitter to express their condolences.
Bob Cornelius Rifo from electro group The Bloody Beetroots tweeted: “R.I.P. Dj MEHDI. The void he has left behind is unbearable. Love you, Sir Bob Cornelius Rifo.”
Groove Armada said: “One of the loveliest men I have ever met. Massive condolences to his family.”
DJ Steve Aoki tweeted: “Rest in peace to my brother forever here and in the after life djmehdi. i love u and miss u.”
The Paris Social Club posted a message on their Facebook page which said they would close their doors for one night to honour Mehdi.
“Following the death of DJ Mehdi, we have made the exceptional decision to close the club tonight. An evening of silence in honor of the artist. Thank you for not commenting on this status,” the notice said.
Medhi leaves behind his wife Fafi, who is a famous graffiti artist and former model.
Joey Beltram (born November 6, 1971 in Queens, New York City, United States) is an American DJ and record producer, best-known for the pioneering recordings “Energy Flash” and “Mentasm”.
Mentasm, co-produced with Mundo Muzique, became iconic within rave culture, as it was the track that gave birth to the “mentasm riff” (also known as the “Hoover sound“): a churning, dirgelike synth pattern that wormed into techno’s communal genome and has since been mutated and reused in literally thousands of records.[citation needed] Beltram and the “mentasm riff” are strongly associated with drum and bass, the Belgian techno scene, and the R&S record label, as well as hardcore/hard house in their various permutations since 1994.[citation needed] Beltram was referenced as a pioneer in the late 1990s house music scene by Daft Punk, in their song “Teachers” off their 1997 debut album, Homework and author, Simon Reynolds, credited Beltram with having “revolutionized techno twice before the age of 21,[1]” when describing both “Energy Flash” and “Mentasm” in his book Generation Ecstasy.
Throughout the years, Beltram has continually toured at major festivals around the globe.[2] He has also continued releasing techno, with his 1993 and 1994 tracks “Aonox” on Visible and “the Beltram re-releases” on Trax, the “Caliber” EP on Warp, and his 1995 LP Places and 1996 single, “Ball Park” on Tresor counting among his work in the 1990s. He was also invited to release another album, Close Grind, on Daniel Miller’s Novamute imprint under the JB³ alias.[3]
In 1999, he launched his own label STX[4] with Arena, while he continued to release under Code 6 and JB³, as well as headlining events such as Awakenings, Coachella, Nature One, Mayday and Dance Valley. Returning to Tresor in 2004, he released the album Rising Sun. And he has kept up a busy release schedule ever since, with tracks on Womb, Harthouse, Drumcode, MB Electroniks, and Bush. Perhaps his best-selling single of recent times is his remix of Oliver Huntemann’s “Shanghai Spinner,” which hit the Beatport Top 10 in 2009.[5] It was also included in Simian Mobile Disco‘s Essential Mix at the beginning of 2010.[6]
When two of the great musical minds of Detroit Techno & House come together it is always going to be special isn’t it. Carl Craig completely stripped the original Theo Parrish cut “Falling Up” and packed it with everything from Jazz Keys, padded synthesizers and white noise like only he can. This is an absolute killer reworking that has been a favorite for us and on dance floors around Sydney for years.
Another classic 303 cut by Adonis on Trax Records.
Whenever I hear this I always think back to the times I heard Simon Caldwell drop this one at Mad Racket on the wooden dancefloor at Marrckville Bowling Club Sydney, it has been a while since I been to one of their parties but they always deliverd with the music, one of the few parties still flying the flag for chicago & deep house sounds in Sydney.
Rockin’ Down The House (Toby Tobias & Hardway Bros Re-edit)
I also been hearing this re-edit around in mixes and on dancefloors a bit, remixed as part of the Trax Re-edited selection featuring edits by Greg Wilson, Leftside Wobble, Leo Zero, JD Twitch, Andy Blake, Swag, Ray Mang, Justin Harris, Neville Watson and more
In the 1980s, Joshua was active as a DJ and producer in the early days of the house music scene. His earliest productions were released on the Trax Records label. In the early 1990s, Joshua began producing remixes of songs by artists like Ce Ce Peniston, Malaika and many pop artists, including Michael Jackson. He continues to remix to this day.
Joshua is best known for his 1989 number one BillboardHot Dance Club Play chart hit “This Is Acid (A New Dance Craze).” The hit version of this song was a remix by UK DJ Les Adams, who pitted its spoken male vocals by “Hot Hands Hula” Malone against a combination of regional house music sounds of the day, including samples of sirens and sexual screaming voices in the background.
Hardfloor, Acid Techno duo consisting of Oliver Bondzio & Ramon Zenkewho really know their way around a Roland TB – 303.
Check out this remix they did in 1994 of an African pop song by Mory Kante.
Mory Kante – Yeke Yeke (Hardfloor Remix)
Their distinctive acid flavour is running right through this, it went on to become an instant classic across the world & propelled Kanté to some unexpected fame again in 1994.
Here is what Hardfloor had to work with, quite amazing this could have become one of the timeless tunes of the techno era.
May 2012 promo mix
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