Top Ten | 31 January 2007

10) Plasmik - Ahead [Connaisseur Recordings]
9) Luciano - Saulitude [Cadenza]
8) Andrea Doria - YaoO! [Great Stuff]
7) Partial Arts - Trauermusik (Alter Ego Mix) [Kompakt]
6) Jacopo Carreras - Olanto (Lee Jones Mix) [Lan Muzic]
5) Klaxons - Golden Skans (Surkin Mix) [White]
4) Phil Kieran - Skyhook 3 [NovaMute]
3) Partial Arts - Trauermusik [Kompakt]
2) Andrea Doria - YaoO! (Minilogue Remix) [Great Stuff]
1) Eyerer & Chopstick - Haunting (Christopher Just Remix) [Session Deluxe]

Trauermusik is simply a great track, put together in a way that seems effortless yet conveys a complexity and deepness that makes it timeless. There seems to be an awakening in the techno scene. A realization that music can be made that plumbs the depth of human emotion yet doesn't stray into the realms of cheesiness. Partial Arts have taken this new asthetic and crafted a gorgeous masterpiece that will undoubtably stand as one of the best tracks of 2007.

It seems Minilogue can do no wrong, what with the incredible Ahck/Girl From Botany Bay powerhouse and on to Seconds/Leopard which grew on me a lot. This remix stands up to The Girl From Botany Bay in terms of quality and the exquisite sense of atmosphere and groove. Yet, Minilogue conjure the same sort of intense imagery as the original. The track consists of two incredible builds surrounded by a bed of beautifully layered click-clack groove. Out of this ocean of rhythm rises a grand monolith, intricate in detail, breathtaking in scope, which then begins to turn, whirling ever faster and faster and up until you've been carried miles above the earth only to realize that you haven't even moved. How many tracks like this to Minilogue have in them? Hopefully their stash hasn't even begun to look empty.

Liquid Lounge 01.06.07

Friday night was a success, in my eyes and ears, as I was pleased with the sound, the music and the response from the crowd. Thanks to all who came and to Justin for bringing me out.

As usual, I like to share the recording of the set, so... enjoy!

The Sky Patrol | Live at Liquid Lounge 01.12.07

1: The Sky Patrol: The Illusive Big Flower & Grass (Mmmph)
2: Justin Martin: The Fugitive (Buzzin' Fly)
3: Simian Mobile Disco: The Hustler (Kitsuné Music)
4: Shit Robot: Wrong Galaxy (DFA)
5: Duoteque: Adyra (Boxer Recordings)
6: Antena: Camino Del Sol (Joakim Remix) (Permanent Vacation)
7: Hot Chip: No Fit States (Audion Mix) (EMI Records UK)
8: Claude VonStroke: Who's Afraid Of Detroit? (Dirtybird)
9: Bobby Peru: Erotic Discourse (20:20 Vision)
10: Smash TV: Yellow Asteroids (Bpitch Control)
11: Alan Braxe & Fred Falke: Arena (Vulture Music)
12: Petter: Some Polyphony (Border Community)
13: Chemical Brothers: Electronic Battle Weapon 8 (White)

Happy New Year

Say hello to 2007 everyone...

I hope everyone has a great year. I'll be off to a quick start in 2007 with a show at Liquid Lounge on Friday, January 12. Don't know the line-up besides me yet or the time slots. Will post here when I find out. Look forward to seeing you all there. Peace.