A Tribute to Alfredo Part 4 – Mixed by Nathan Davis

The Acid House would like to present the forth in a series of Tribute mixes to DJ Alfredo, painstakingly mixed by Nathan Davis.

For those who have been following the series of mixes will know they will be in for a treat, for those who have just stumbled upon this, then use the search function at the side of this page to have a dig for the other three volumes.

Nathan Davis – A Tribute to Alfredo Pt 4

A man called adam – barefoot in the head (acoustic mix) (2004)
Haircut 100 – evil smokestacking baby (1984)
Saint etienne – only love can break your heart (foxbase beta mix) (2009)
The duke of burlington – flash 83 (dub version) (1983)
Paul Simon – diamonds (todd terje edit) (2006)
Loco mia – rumba sambo mambo (1990)
Gary Numan – music for chameleons (1982)
Chilly – for your love (1978)
Flash jack – flash (effect version) (1988)
The stone roses – waterfall (justin robertson mix) (2000)
Talk talk – living on another world (curious world dub mix)
Barry de Vorzon – Theme from the warriors (1979)
Vangelis – let it happen (beatfanatics balearic boogie remix) (2007)
Bruce springsteen – tougher than the rest (martin Vogel edit)
Neutron 9000 – sentinel (tropical love forest mix) (1990)
Neutron 9000 – sentinel (all night long mix) (1990)
Jose Gonzales – killing for love (todd terje’s brokeback mix) (2008)
Champs’ boys orchestra – tubular bells (1976)
Fleetwood mac – everywhere (psychemagik edit)

Shared with permission..

Two Men From Jersey – So Special

2nd release on US Techno / House label Bass Boy Records, this underground monster was quite a sought after record at the time. Found on the A-Side of the Two Men From Jersey – Bushes House E.P the track titled “So Special” provides 9 mins of unadulterated US house music from 1991.

Two Men From Jersey – So Special

Eskimos & Egypt – UK:USA (Cheetham Hill Mix)

Eskimos & Eygpt were a bit of an oddity to me back in the day, I was never a big fan of them. But there was one mix if a tune that came out that sounded so far apart from the original that it was very palatable, in fact this tune was an underground monster, an uptempo acid laced teeth grinder, I am referring to of course the B-Side Cheetham Hill Mix of the single UK:USA.

Some wiki info on the Band

Eskimos and Egypt were a late 1980s to mid 1990s crossover band based out of Manchester, England. The band’s members were Paul Cundall on keyboards and synthesizer, David Cameron-Pryde on keyboards and bass, Mark Compton on keyboards and guitar and Christopher O’Hare on keyboards and vocals. Their unofficial fifth member was long term collaborator Mark Stagg, who acted as engineer.

They first recorded a single in 1987 called “The Cold EP”, which was released on Village Records. After being taken on by DEF management (Moby/Sparks/Robyn/Sonique) they then released a series of singles that were well-received in dance clubs in the UK, especially “The Power of G’N'R’” and their breakthrough “Fall from Grace” and “UK-USA”. The band’s debut album Perfect Disease was released on One Little Indian Records in 1993. Their follow up The Rest Is Silence was released in Germany and Japan after a label change to Motor Music (Polygram). In 1997 they released Kamikaze. Cundall left the band as they moved more into production (producing mixes for Moby, Sparks and Rammstein) The band recorded a fourth album entitled Geek which never saw a full commercial release and signalled the end for the band.

Since the split of Eskimos and Egypt, Cameron-Pryde and Compton, together with Stagg have produced tracks and albums for various bands including Sonique, t.A.T.u. and Erasure. They also produced and co-wrote the music and lyrics for “The Spirit of the Hawk” by Rednex; a number one single in Europe. They write and produce under the name FAF and Cap Com Productions. Compton manages the Manchester band Bauer and Cameron-Pryde manages the band Kid British (Mercury Records) as well as unsigned artists Orchids and Dieter & The Gadabouts.

Eskimos & Egypt – UK:USA (Cheetham Hill Mix)

Warm Sounds – Live Show 24th November 2009

Here is a recording of The Warm Sounds Live show on Pirate Revival net radio from Tuesday evening, 2hrs of randomly selecting tunes and putting them in the mix. The Warm Sounds Show is still in its infancy and has been running for little over 6 months, it is very organic, and requires no pre-planning or programming, just simply selecting tunes that spring to mind at the time and play what is being felt. It is completely live, so warts and all are included, no rewind or retakes (for those that need to know the hardware used… 2 x SL1210’s, 2 x Pioneer CDJ’s & a Mixer). The show goes out live on Pirate Revival every other Tuesday evening between 6pm-8pm GMT, and is just intended as bit of fun by playing good music to friends and music lovers. It is not “old Skool” centric, in truth playing the same 88-93 records over and over again for the last decade has become a little tiresome so this show explores other musical interests, although a nod to a much loved and influential era of my life can be felt and heard…..apologies in advanced for the lack of mic skills.

There is no tracklisting, but the following were played to give you a flavour

Stereo Mc’s

Fleetwood Mac – You make loving fun (Trail Mix)

Djum Djum – Difference

Thompson Twins – Long beach Culture

America – Horse with no name (Todd Terje edit)

Social Disco Club – Portuguese Revenge

Tuccillo – Panorama

6th Borough Project – Cadillac

Elektra – Feels Good

Rob – Make it fast – Make it slow (Gerd Edit)

Marius – Disco Drummer

Iggy Pop – Night Clubbing

St Etienne – Only Love will break your heart

Motorcycle Boy – Motorcycle Theme – Fabrizio Mammarella Edit

Rockets – On the road again (The Noodleman’s Edit)

Fashion – David Bowie (Hawk re-edit)

Dennis Parker – Like an Eagle (The Noodleman’s deep rework) 320

Open your ears

Download – Warm Sound Show Live – 24th November 2009

Panasonic to cease production on the Technics SL1200 / SL1210 Turntable in Feb 2010

Well rumours are floating around the tinternet today that Panasonic are ceasing production of the Technics SL1200 / SL1210 Turntable in Feb 2010. At this stage I am unsure if this announcement is fact, but if so this spells the end to a much-loved and essential piece of electronics that has provided club goers and music lovers with years of pleasure. Technics has been the choice of professional DJs since the early 1970s. The SL series turntables are legendary, with over 3 million sets produced and used by DJs and musicians in recording studios and clubs the world over. All SL models feature the undisputedly accurate, reliable and durable quartz direct drive motor, with aluminium diecast cabinets and heavy rubber base for vibration damping. To me this is very sad sad news, but I guess for a manufacturer in these tough economic times, coupled with the onslaught of low cost digital DJ’ing solutions, it would make sense to discountinue. As a vinyl lover, this puts another nail in the coffin of the long standing format, as labels will be even more less inclined to release on vinyl when the club standard turntable will eventually be a museum peice.

So what are your thoughts on this?

Update 27th Nov pm:

Ok, latest rumour that sounds a bit more plausible, in short..they are discountinuing the SL1210 mk5 and keeping the SL1200/10mk2 and th SL1210mk5G read more info here   http://www.residentclubber.co.uk/newsinfo/2009-11/2009-11-27.htm

Maybe Panasonic will put out a statment soon to confirm what the score is??

DJ Nova – If I were a Nu Balearic DJ I would playin’ tunes like these

I was sent this mix a few months back and forgot to share this with you, so better late than never we have a new (well new from August) mix from the most excellent DJ Nova from Rodon FM. This time DJ Nova takes us on a Nu Balearic journey laying down the grooves that are currently making people wet on the dance floor.

DJ Nova – If I were a Nu Balearic DJ I would playin’ tunes like these

01. Andreas Vollenweider – Belladonna (Tangoterje)
02. Zwicker – Who You Are (Junior Boys Remix)
03. Friendly Fires – Paris (Aeroplane Remix)
04. Dolle Jolle – Balearic Incarnation (Todd Terje Extra Doll Mix)
05. Urban Hussy – Mardi Gras (lmd64 Remix)
06. Tracey Thorn – It’s All True (Escort Extended Remix)
07. Jen Lekman – Sipping On The Sweet Nectar (Bogdan Irkuk Remake)
08. Badly Drawn Boy – Promises (Beyond The Wizards Sleeve Re-animation)
09. Andy Sant – In-Between Dreams (Original Mix)
10. Lindstrom – Another Station (Todd Terje)
11. Williams – Love On A Real Train (Williams Odyssey Mix)
12. Shift – Swoscillator (Nick Chacona Remix)
13. Elegia – To Become (Bertrand Dupart Remix)
14. Willie Graff  & Tuccillo – When The Sun Goes Down
15. Tonk Project – Sunday’s On Sunset Street

DownLoad Here

Balearic Mix @ Sunday Soundwaves

Well after the storms that just battered the South Coast this weekend, I thought some Balearic vibes may bring out the sun in our souls and warm us up for the week ahead. Our friends at Wigid Soundwaves continue the Sunday Sessions with the latest mix by one my fellow radio show DJ’s on Pirate Revival, who plays on the most eclectic night the station offers on Tuesday nights between 8-10pm GMT. Ian Calver who goes under the name of “The Daddy” has provided the  beats for this months Sunday Soundwaves session with selection of classic late 80’s early 90’s Balearica.

Dj Ian “The Daddy” Calver

Sunday Soundwaves Sessions 5

1.Intro from a Royal Philharmonic orchestra – The pocket watch theme (Ennio Morricone- “For a few dollars more”)

2.A Man Called Adam – Barefoot in the Head (Acoustic)

3.Booth & The Bad Angels – Dance Of The Bad Angels

4.William Pitt – City Lights

5.Electribe 101 – Talking to Myself

6.Primal Scream – Dont Fight It Feel it

7.Simple Minds – Theme For Great Cities

8.Ariel – Bokadilo(Cafe Del Mar edit)

9.The Earons- Land Of Hunger

10.Thrashing Doves – Sympathy For The Devil

11.Caroline Leob – C’est La Ouate

12.Zoe – Sunshine On A Rainy Day

13.Talk Talk – Lifes What You Make It

14.ELO – Living Thing

15.Fleetwood Mac – The Chain

Check out The Sound Waves

Sunday Soundwaves Balearic Mix by The Daddy

The Minute Men – All My Friends

At last I managed to succesfully get a copy of this record, after the inital attempt getting lost in the post. So arrived yesterday morning in all its shiny black goodness came this most excellent US hip house from 1991. This featured on a 1991 mix tape I had from DJ Legend Danny Rampling, the recording was from the Ministry of Sound in the year that it opened. The track selection on the tape slid effortlessly between sublime ambient tracks like The McKenzie – No Promises to early 80’s disco classic like Hamilton Bohannon’s Let’s Start the Dance. While I usually avoided Hip House tunes, this one was a real grower, a catchy disco influenced tune sampling Dinosaurs L – Go Bang and a sneaky little sample from Eddie Grants – Timewarp. From producer Norty Cotto whom has done countless reords under many an alias and released on NY Label Moon Roof Records, 1991 a sublabel of Tod Terry’s garage label Freeze that became defunkt in 1997.

With Permission

The  Minute Men – All my friends

The Acid House – Now on Facebook

Just the heads up for all those Facebookers out there,  The Acid House Facebook Group has been started today, a place where you can post your own mixes, tunes and share memories of yester year and also re-unite yourselfs with old ravers from back in the day.

Join – The Acid House – Facebook Group

Fighting to keep the spirit alive..

Well it has been sometime since the last update due to a number reasons. You may have noticed at the end of September The Acid House was shut down for over a week by the housing authorities for accommodating artists works within The Acid House that allegedly did not have permission to be hung on the walls there. This was a real shame and a blow to all the work and effort over the years that have gone into keeping a flame alight and re-uniting the rave soldiers of yesteryear with the sounds they marched too. The allegation was completely non specific and did not identify which musically produced art was “illegal”; it was just another scatter gun approach by the authorities to close another site that shares music whether is has copyright or not. Yes the music industry needs to protect itself, but why attack a site that is helping the scene by keeping it alive and therefore keeping an interest in “old Skool” music that will inevitably lead to the industry issuing releases of commercial dance anthems and yet another 100% Old Skool compilation that can be released. If information centres like The Acid House did not exist, then older music would fall into the distant memory of misspent youth. The music found shared here are mainly from white labels, or small defunct independent labels and is as far away from the profit making main stream commercial music as it can get. The industry is does not discriminate, they try and roll the bull dozer through The Acid House, but the foundations are good and The House stands for another day. However cracks in the walls are apparent, and the repairs are becoming more and more difficult to deal with. Let the music be the light that will lead the way and repair the soul.