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late summer dj mix round-up

Kazuumi — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 13:00:11 +0000

Orlando Voorn, Intonation Vol 4: Orlando Voorn brings us a very musical selection of house and techno music.

Nomadico, KMS 061: Nomadico mixes up records from the KMS label.

Slam & Harri, Atlantis Mix part 1, part 2 and part 3: a two hour rollercoaster from Harri, Orde and Stuart.

RA.220 Harri + Domenic: another great set from Harri with Domenic.

Last but not least: Jeff Mills, All Tomorrows: Jeff Mills lays down an hour-long session of sci-fi techno music.

ecdr podcast 27 – fabrice lig

Kazuumi — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 15:30:35 +0000

In celebration of our third anniversary: this week’s podcast is a live set from Belgian techno prince, Fabrice Lig.

The biography of the Charleroi based techno producer, Fabrice Lig, is almost overwhelming. He’s left an impressive legacy over the last decade as an international DJ, club owner, label boss of his imprint Melodika Recordings, and as a remixer and recording artist producing the classic albums, "Walking On A Little Cloud", "My 4 Stars" and "Evolutionism". This year sees him achieve a first, the release of his first full-length in six years – Genesis of a Deep Sound showcases Ligny’s talent for all things deep techno. Electronic Directory caught up with Fabrice Lig to ask a few questions about the performance, the new album and his forthcoming plans.

Interview with Fabrice Lig by Kazuumi Ishii

What have you been up to recently ?

Many things. I decided to return to teaching; so it means preparing courses, teach by the week almost everyday, and I launched some multimedia projects to do, with my students ;-). As well as preparing some "music composing" courses for SAE, an international music school…I will try to explain how I compose, my techniques, my feeling on it. But in the meantime, I’m on different musical projects ; that e.p on R&S, that e.p on Subject Detroit, that remixes project for Third Ear with some excellent remixes from Mad Mike, Luke Slater, Marco Passarani, Fluxion, Sebastien San, Kiko Navarro, a live version of "The Soul is back"… I also worked on remixes for Kenny Hawkes, DJ Hell…and some others… So I tough to calm down a bit my schedule, but it seems it’s more diversified but as busy as before…

Where was the set recorded ?

It was recorded in Belgium, Brussels, in a small underground party setted up by my friend "DJ Trish [van Eynde]", our best techno DJ in Belgium.

Can you tell us a little about the performance ?

Hmm, was quiet good as it was a real old school techno audience, the real fans of DJ Trish and the Detroit orientated sound… So the people followed me from the deep side of the set to the strong and funky techno side I play sometimes. The room was dark and simple like we used to know a while ago. So it’s always a pleasure to play into that kind of environment.

fabricelig_live_motorcitysounds_2010.wmv

How did you choose the name Genesis Of The Deep ?

In fact it’s "Genesis of a Deep Sound". Because the concept was to explain how I found my own sound in the early days, before the albums on Raygun or F-Com. That’s why the album include some old tracks I made 15 Years ago (but unreleased)… For the real fans, it will be the key to understand from where I come musically and how I progressed to arrive to that Raygun and F-Com period… So it’s the genesis of my quest to the deep and funky techno. Into the CD box, the people will find a booklet where I explain a bit that story and a special tracklisting of tracks from my discography, and if they are following that tracklisting after they had a listen on "Genesis of a Deep Sound", they will have a better idea of my progression. (that booklet will be available digitally on iTunes and other digital stores too).

Was there any particular reason you went back into your archives and pulled out old material ?

I think you have the answer into the previous question…but to resume, I wanted to do it to give a chance to the real fans to have the complete story into their hands… My compositions from the early days to today. I would be happy to be able to get it from my favourite composers. (It’s always possible, but it’s never really structured and explained as I did here).

Aside from the album, what do you have coming up ?

Like I said before…R&S release (Digital Forest), Subject Detroit release (Hmong’s Dignity), Third Ear release (The Soul is Back remixes). DJ Hell "Wonderland" Fabrice Lig remix, I should receive a video clip of "Australow-P-Tek Funk" (Evolutionism album, the track with Ken Ishii), directed by friend Pedro Cali, and from what I’ve already seen from the video, it will be amazing… After that, probably a new 10" on Fine art, and then…I don’t know…It will depend of my inspiration…

Fabrice Lig releases his new full-length on Fine Art Recordings

Fabrice Lig – Genesis of a Deep Sound [Fine Art Recordings]

Fabrice Lig serves up a real gem that shows why he is such a well respected figure. Unlike many techno albums where monotony too often takes over, this album holds the attention from start to finish, due to the variety of styles and the intensity and quality of the music on show. Every track holds its own, but high points include the hypnotic beauty of "BC 98", the electroid magic of "Energy Machine", a gorgeous downtempo effort entitled "Cosmic Booty" and the sweet "Japanese Soul". "Genesis of a Deep Sound" represents a spectacular display of electronic emotion.

Genesis of a Deep Sound is also available on 180g heavyweight vinyl: http://www.juno.co.uk/products/394547-01.htm

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Tracklisting

01. Ken Ishii & Fabrice Lig – Organized Green [70 Drums]
02. Soul Designer – Evolutionism [Third Ear]
03. Fabrice Lig – Innerblaster [Union Match]
04. Fabrice Lig – Digital Forest [R&S Records]
05. Soul Designer – Tech Do Brasil [FCommunications]
06. Soul Designer – Molecular Song [Third Ear]
07. Soul Designer – The Mother Funky Beat [FCommunications]
08. Soul Designer – The Soul Is Back [Third Ear]
09. Fabrice Lig – The Track [Versatile]

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ecdr podcast 26 – d-knox

Kazuumi — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 16:30:31 +0000

The second installment in Sect Records mix series comes courtesy of Warsaw-based Kalamazoo techno DJ and producer, D-Knox.

Together with the likes of Jay Denham and Fanon Flowers, Donnell Knox carved out a name for himself in the Kalamazoo techno scene in the mid nineties with funk-laden hard hitting techno on labels such as Black Nation and his own label Sonic Mind. 2009 saw the release of his first record on Sect Records, which further showcased Knox’s musical and production skills and gained praise from techno and house selectors alike. Knox has returned to the Sect imprint this past month with his second record, Looking Through Your Eyes. Electronic Directory caught up with Donnell Knox to ask a few questions about the mix.

Interview with Donnell Knox by Kazuumi Ishii

What have you been up to recently ?

Recently I have been traveling around and experimenting with other music styles. I’ve been involved in numerous jam sessions with musicians from different countries. Jazz hip hop electronic, even pop. I’ve also been engaged in acting and script writing in Poland, for films and televisions shows.

Can you tell us a little about the mix ?

I call it a groove mix not to fast, and not to slow just right for any occasion in your car in your house at the club, just plain old great music.

Where and how was the mix recorded ?

The mix was recorded in my 2nd studio in Warsaw using decks with PC.

You’ve moved from the US to Warsaw. How’s everything going ? What was the reason behind the move ?

Everything is great esp life, Warsaw is lovely the location is wonderful being that I can get to Berlin in less than 5 hrs. The reason to make the move here was solely for the music, the location as I stated before makes it more convenient to travel, since most of the business I conduct is in Europe.

How does living in Warsaw affect your music ?

I feel it has changed the sound a bit being that Warsaw is a fast pace city unlike Kalamazoo. The one thing that has changed when it comes to music making is in Warsaw I don’t go to other producers studios in Kalamazoo I often go to other producers studios and participate in jam sessions.

You’ve got your second record on Sect coming up. How did you hook up with the label initially ?

Thomas and I started talking on MySpace and thru email, and from there you have to releases on Sect.

What are the Sonic Mind plans for 2010 ? What can we expect ?

Sonic Mind plans to release great music this year, there will be some collaborations with other artist and some great releases from D-Knox. Expect great things from Sonic Mind.

Aside from the record on Sect, what else have you got on the horizon for 2010 ?

There will be some collaborations on other labels and some releases on other labels please stay tuned for that.

D-Knox releases his second EP on Sect Records

D-Knox – Looking Through Your Eyes [Sect Records]

D-Knox brings us a fine four tracker in the shape of the Looking Through Your Eyes EP. The first track, "At The Beginning" is a cosmic techy opus while "If I Never Knew You" is an explosive winner. "Out There" is all grooving bass work and sturdy beats and "On My Way" hits with ethnic female vocals and shuffling percussion.

Looking Through Your Eyes is also available digitally through Juno Download: http://www.junodownload.com/products/looking-through-your-eyes/1605114-02/

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Tracklisting

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essential albums july – september 2010

Kazuumi — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 16:00:11 +0000

2010 has been a fine year for albums so far, as The Black Dog released a brilliant ambient album "Music For Real Airports", A Guy Called Gerald returned with the even deeper and more subtle "Tronic Jazz The Berlin Sessions" and Robert Hood served up yet another masterpiece "Omega". There are more albums coming out by Niko Marks, Fabrice Lig and Akin Khan.

Akin Khan – Headron [Organica Music Labworks] (out on July 19)

Tony Blunt’s Organica label keeps up the deeper techno pressure with an artist album from Wuppertal’s Akin Khan. It is a wonderfully deep affair, where levitating synths vie for attention with on-point percussive work and satisfying keys. Personal favourites include the magical "Momentum", a melancholic number entitled "Cone of Vapor" and the sensuous "Iconoclastic Riot".

Tracklisting:

01. Semicon
02. Momentum
03. Ident
04. Live Engine
05. Depth of Field
06. Mionix Saiph
07. Cone of Vapor
08. Drone
09. Solar Plane
10. Verve
11. Sentinel
12. Noctilux
13. Iconoclastic Riot
14. 7th Armada
15. Grain
16. Retrospektive

Have a listen and pre-order your copy here:

club nights with dj bone and dj s2 this weekend

Kazuumi — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 15:45:03 +0000

You can catch some of those DJs on the REAL Booking Artist Agency roster this weekend.

Friday, July 9, 2010

Sankeys, Manchester | Doors open at 10:30pm | £15 on door

DJ BONE
DJ RUSH
BEN SIMS

DJ Bone, DJ Rush and Ben Sims at Sankeys, Manchester. Don’t forget to check out Ed Mackie podcast with DJ Bone.

Saturday, July 10, 2010

Private Loft, Los Angeles (* hotline: 213-403-0113) | Doors open at 10pm | $10 on door

LEVON VINCENT
SANTIAGO SALAZAR
REG XELLE

Levon Vincent joins Santiago Salazar in his residency this Saturday in Los Angeles.

los hermanos tv launches

Kazuumi — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 18:00:50 +0000

Los Hermanos’ main man Gerald Mitchell launches Los Hermanos TV.

First segment features Gerald Mitchell:

Los Hermanos Network

Second segment features Raphael "Ray 7" Merriweathers:

Talk It Over with Ray 7 and G.Mitchell

Third segment features Andre Womack:

Los Hermanos Network ft TEK BROTHER DRE

Subscribe to their channel on Youtube at youtube.com/user/LosHermanosDetroit for the latest video uploads and follow Gerald Mitchell on Twitter for the latest news and updates.

terrence parker tours japan

Kazuumi — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 05:30:55 +0000

Terrence Parker is scheduled to hit the road this summer for a short tour of Japan. The tour will begin on July 11th with a beach party in Enoshima, and moves on to Tokyo before arriving at Kyoto on July 16th. August will see a duo of venues taking in Tokyo and Hamamatsu. Parker then plays some dates across the States and Singapore before heading back to Tokyo, and then off to Hamamatsu for his final show on August 15th. Check out the dates below for further information:

Jul 11. – The Beach Cafe, Enoshima
Jul 16. – Eleven Tokyo
Jul 18. – Metro Kyoto
Aug 14. – The Rooftop, Tokyo
Aug 15. – cafe 2693-1, Hamamatsu

Watch this video to find out what he has to offer:

dave clarke on roy avni

Kazuumi — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 02:00:49 +0000

UK techno don Dave Clarke pays tribute to Roy Avni, founder of Electronation, who passed away on June 13, 2010, with a special show on his Whitenoise Radio. Listen to the show here.

Rest in peace, Roy Avni, we will miss you.

In memoriam: Roy Avni

listen to niko marks’ latest live set

Kazuumi — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 01:30:07 +0000

Here’s a new 30-minute live set from Detroit house maestro Niko Marks, recorded live at Movement festival at Hart Plaza in Detroit this past Memorial Day weekend. This was definitely one of my highlights from the festival.

Niko Marks Movement 2010 Mix Show Pt 1 by nikomarks

itokim promo live set may 2010

Kazuumi — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 17:00:59 +0000

Here’s a recent live set from my partner-in-crime Itokim for your listening pleasure. The set was recorded at his home studio in Sagamihara last month.

Itokim – Promo Live Set May 2010 by itokimproductions