The thirteen tracks are a mixture of reedits and remixes, which bring a new twist and new life to familiar and classic tracks. Edits can be very much a hit and miss affair. Nowadays, it seems everyone wants to reedit tracks, believing it to be a shortcut to fame and fortune. Usually, these edits are just cut and paste jobs, with effects and filters added. Even supposedly experienced DJs who think edits are a shortcut to doing remixes, lack the required creativity and talent. So, as someone whose heard way too many third rate reedits, and often thinks of reedits as a poor man’s remix, I can honestly say I thoroughly enjoyed the reedits on Mixology-SAM Records Extended Play. They were innovative, creative and inventive, breathing new life and meaning to much loved tracks. Similarly, the remixes are just as innovative, creative and inventive, none more so than Todd Terje’s remix of Gary’s Gang Keep On Dancing and the Runaway Remix of K.I.D’s Don’t Stop. One of the most compelling and imaginative remixes is The Catz and Dogz Remix of John Davis and The Monster Orchestra’s Bourgie, Bourgie. During the track, it’s impossible to second-guess where the remixers are taking the track. You certainly weren’t expecting what Catz and Dogz come up with. You’re taken an a fascinating journey, where surprises aplenty are in-store. After the thirteen reedits and remixes of SAM Records’ classics, compiler Jacques Renault then lays down a seamless, peerless mix of the thirteen tracks. His mixing is smooth, he never misses a beat and seamlessly weaves the thirteen tracks into a majestic musical tapestry. So, just over a year after the release of Mixology-The Definitive Salsoul Mixes, comes Mixology-SAM Records Extended Play, the second volume of Harmless Records’ Mixology series, which will be released on 20th August 2012. Like Mixology-The Definitive Salsoul Mixes, Mixology-SAM Records Extended Play is an opportunity to revisit and rediscover one of the most important, influential and innovative labels in the long and illustrious history of dance music.
Full Length Mix By Jacques Renault:
01. Mike & Brenda Sutton - We'll Make It (Volta Bureau Edit)
02. John Davis & The Monster Orchestra - Bourgie Bourgie (Catz ‘N Dogz Remix)
03. Vicky “D” - This Beat Is Mine (Soul Clap Remix)
04. John Davis & The Monster Orchestra - Up Jumped The Devil (6th Borough Project Jumped Up Jam)
05. Gary's Gang - Keep On Dancing (Todd Terje Remix)
06. Scandal - Just Let Me Dance (Maxxi Soundsystem Remix)
07. Gary's Gang - Let's Lovedance Tonight (Jacques Renault Edit)
08. John Davis & The Monster Orchestra - Stay With Me (Andy Ash Edit)
09. Convertion - Let's Do It (Prince Language Hands Up Edit)
10. Rhyze - Just How Sweet Is Your Love (Walker & Royce Touch)
11. K.I.D. - Don't Stop (Runaway Remix)
12. Mike & Brenda Sutton - Don't Let Go Of Me (Grip My Hips And Move Me) (Clinton Houlker Edit)
13. Komiko - Feel Alright (Bonar Bradberry Edit)
14. Mike & Brenda Sutton - We'll Make It (Volta Bureau Edit)
15. John Davis & The Monster Orchestra - Bourgie Bourgie (Catz 'N Dogz Remix)
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I really enjoyed stumbling on to this mix. JJ Cale search brought me here, but found so much more. New fan here, PC
Opener - fckn banger
5. Jj cale - Lies edit (crunch)
11. King Krimson - (synth burble)
12. Loggins & Messina dub (voyage)
22. bob marley - sun is shining rework (just a great track - wailers bass lines... v tight)
25. George Harrison - My Sweet Lord - sunrise spirit rework (effervescence) wildcathouston
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