Paul Simpson ft Adeva - Musical Freedom (Free At Last) [Cooltempo]
"Musical Freedom" dates back to 1988 although its various releases straddled two years. Anyone who found themselves in a half decent club in those years will have found themselves dancing to one or other of the mixes. The vocals were of course provided by Adeva, whose own track "Respect" was also tearing up dancefloors every night of the week. I feel fortunate to have a copy on 12" that includes Danny D's extended remix on one side and an alternative version on the flipside which uses the same musical backdrop with the acapella from Candi Staton's "You've Got The Love". It's effectively two tracks for the price of one, both with that gorgeous and infectious piano laden groove. For me this is an all time favourite; a track that I almost need to invent new superlatives to describe. Even after 33 years I feel released by the music whenever I hear it. Sheer brilliance!
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Sunday, 29 August 2021
Sunday, 16 September 2018
Flashback
D Mob ft Cathy Dennis - C'mon & Get My Love [FFrr]
Back in the late 80s, Danny Poku (or has he was better known Danny D), experienced both commercial underground success as D Mob. Danny was one of the earliest of the British producers to put his own stamp onto the House sounds that were emerging from the USA. This particular track featured the sultry vocals of Cathy Dennis and the vocal mix enjoyed significant airplay. It was however the "Keys II My Love Mix" that captured the imagination of the clubbing fraternity. It contains what has to be one of the most impressive keyboard solos found in a house track even now. Former Squeeze pianist Jools Holland delivers a virtuoso performance and the driving funky bassline create an irresistible force urging you to the floor. It's not a track I listen to that often but nearly three decades later it still makes me smile every time.
Reviewed by Dean Serafini
Back in the late 80s, Danny Poku (or has he was better known Danny D), experienced both commercial underground success as D Mob. Danny was one of the earliest of the British producers to put his own stamp onto the House sounds that were emerging from the USA. This particular track featured the sultry vocals of Cathy Dennis and the vocal mix enjoyed significant airplay. It was however the "Keys II My Love Mix" that captured the imagination of the clubbing fraternity. It contains what has to be one of the most impressive keyboard solos found in a house track even now. Former Squeeze pianist Jools Holland delivers a virtuoso performance and the driving funky bassline create an irresistible force urging you to the floor. It's not a track I listen to that often but nearly three decades later it still makes me smile every time.
Reviewed by Dean Serafini
Monday, 20 August 2018
Flashback
Juliet Roberts - Caught In The Middle [Cooltempo]
Back in the heady days of the early to mid 90s there were a stream of excellent releases featuring the sublime vocals of the former Working Week vocalist Juliet Roberts. "Caught In The Middle" is produced by D-Mob's Danny D and there were a number of remixes that each proved equally effective on the floor. This video features David Morales' "Def Classic 12" Mix" which is one of the very finest examples of old school piano led house music. The original 1993 release featured mixes from Danny D himself, Pete Heller & Terry Farley under their Fire Island moniker and Roger Sanchez while the 1994 remixes included new interpretations from David Morales & K Klass. Over the years I found myself using nearly all of the vocal remixes, always to a favourable reaction given the uplifting nature of the track.
Reviewed by Dean Serafini
Back in the heady days of the early to mid 90s there were a stream of excellent releases featuring the sublime vocals of the former Working Week vocalist Juliet Roberts. "Caught In The Middle" is produced by D-Mob's Danny D and there were a number of remixes that each proved equally effective on the floor. This video features David Morales' "Def Classic 12" Mix" which is one of the very finest examples of old school piano led house music. The original 1993 release featured mixes from Danny D himself, Pete Heller & Terry Farley under their Fire Island moniker and Roger Sanchez while the 1994 remixes included new interpretations from David Morales & K Klass. Over the years I found myself using nearly all of the vocal remixes, always to a favourable reaction given the uplifting nature of the track.
Reviewed by Dean Serafini
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