[CHI019] Fine Cut Bodies: Beaver Blink
20/08/2008
Artist: Fine Cut Bodies
Title: Beaver Blink Remixes
Catalog Number: CHI019R
Release Date: 13/08/2008
AMB remix <1
Ooah remix <2
Erik Sumo in the woods mix <3
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Following the success of the Beaver Blink house versions, here is the second pack of remixes for those who prefer the broken beats. On the remix duties this time are our own AMB, the Glitch Mob member Ooah, and Pulver fame Erik Sumo. GlitchHop, breakbeat and electronica meets on the release so sure you will find something for yourself!
It's still a prerelease so you can buy it only at Addictech until september!
[CHI020] AMB: Pellet
11/08/2008
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Artist: AMB
Title: Pellet
Catalog Number: CHI020
Release Date: 11/08/2008
1> Original
2> Anomallies remix by Phil K + Habersham
3> Dan F killer bunnies remix
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Another fun, tech-house number by AMB with not a hint of Nathan Fake-esque vibe although with carefully measured ingredients of heavily side-chained melodies and beats. Uplifting and fresh as a cold shower of rain on a hot summer day. Phil K and Habersham teams up to bring to life the Anomallies, which delivers an expertly crafted piece of re-work with an amazing attention to detail and production. Irregular, funky, and sexy. Also appearing on the remix duties is Dan F and his deadly assassin bunnies who go AWOL and cause significant damage to whatever comes their way. Being one of the most innovative producers out there at the moment, Dan F stays true to his reputation with this pleasantly dirty remix.
Nice words and support somes from Ed2000, Vela, Hybrid, Slam, Mistress De Funk, Phonogenic, Mutiny, Chris Fortier, Hernan Cattaneo, Murray Richardson, Hynotech, etc...
Jelo: "Dan F. Killer Bunnies Rmx. is ill "
James Zabiela: "great stuff. Dan F's mix has gnarly bass!"
Deepgroove: "Sound like a winner - big love from us :)"
Sasha: "Pellet orig is ace"
Jeff Samuel: "phil k remix is cool, thanks!"
Someone Else: "i love Pellet (Phil K + Habersham rmx). amazing!"
Nick Warren: "wickedness , loving P&H remix"
Alex Parsons: "Wow... Phil K & Habersham's mix!!!! Will play this everywhere. Like the Original too. Thanks!"
Kraymon: "I THINK the Dan F one is doing it for me the most but I will have to digest them some more. As always Chi doing the fat-core business on the machines of audio delight."
Trevor Loveys: "nice deep house music,feeling this."
Danny Bonnici: "Awesome release!"
Chris Udoh: "Dope tracks guys."
Brian Ffar: "I really like the Phil K and Habersham remix. Very cool tune - creative with a very solid groove. Can't wait to play it out!"
Dov: "More minimal, tech, glitched out goodness from Chi."
Matt Flores: "realy diggin the dan f mix, wicked bassline and arrange!"
Anthony Pappa: "Nice track. l will play this out. l also like the Phil K & Habersham Remix."
Laurent Garnier: "i like the original as well as Dan F killer remix will play this for sure!"
Dopamine: "lovely music! feeling all the mixes. great production all round :)"
Marvin: "Hát le a kalappal. Ujra a massziv a Chi! Original és DanF remix tánparkett rengetö, Phil K + Habersham meg a betegeknek, jól! :) Genial!"
Karl Moestl: "yes - i like theses new ways of electronic music!"
Phil Martinez: "Fantastic remix package. Phil K + Habersham and Dan F remixes will get serious playtime."
Dan Mangan: "stunning remixes. 10/10."
Grasshop: "Shocking reverie, eye vibrating rinse! Amb supplies a squirmish travelogue through his lunatic mind, which can be frightening or revealing, depending on the character of the listener. Besides the original one, Dan F comes closer to my ears. Nice pull, a bit more schizo, okay that's trendy now. The drilling bass is the only thing that reminds me of his glorious touch. Being one of my fave producers, Habersham is a disappointment here. Well beaten trademark sounds, too much of the claustrophobic feel, adding nothing more to the original."
You can find the tunes at Beatport (for 4 weeks exclusive, then all other places).
[CHI019] Fine Cut Bodies: Beaver Blink
21/07/2008
Artist: Fine Cut Bodies
Title: Beaver Blink
Catalog Number: CHI019
Release Date: 21/07/2008
Original <1
Zodiac Cartel remix <2
Luke Solomon remix <3
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Huncut Hacuka has just made it to Simian Mobile Disco's FabricLive compilation, and here is its brother from Kevin: Beaver Blink. With the perfect dosage of heavy weight and melodic components, Fine Cut Bodies delivers this tasty bit of tech-house for the peak-time hours. On remix duties this time there is Classic man Luke Solomon and the mysterious Zodiac Cartel. ZC stay close to their statement here "We want to sing the love of danger, the habit of energy and rashness". Unfriendlier than the original, although viciously hides the melodic bits of it. Luke Solomon takes a more laid back but darker direction, perfectly mixing dubby and techy elements with a hint of old-skool Orb ambience. Nice words and support from: Dan F, Smithmonger, Lee Mortimer, Chloe Harris, Danny Bonnici, and for more read below...
BijouBreaks review here: <bb>
Jas (Simian Mobile Disco): "Love the original!!"
James Zabiela: "I played Beaver Blink (ZC remix) last night. Good stuff!"
Trevor Loveys: "Zodiac Cartel mix is the one for me, really heavy biznizz."
D.Ramirez: "Great E.P from you guys again. Particularly like the Zodiac Cartel remix. I have to say that i absolutely LOVE it!!!! Played it 3 times last week, once in Dance Valley Amsterdam and it took the roof off. Very clever, almost Switch like but with more groove and soul."
Sasha: "Luke Solomon mix for me."
Hernan Cattaneo: "very nice! Solomon for me! "
Habersham: "FCB at it again in a very big way! Beaver Blink has been on regular rotation for me in my sets for some time! This package is really tops tho, the Zodiac Cartel is as good as the original for me and I will be HAMMERING this :-D Fat, Chunky, Funky goodness ala Dave Taylor..."
Dave Jenkins (iDJ): "What a release!!!! All three tracks total winners - very very nice work. Full support from iDJ - check August issue for reviewage."
Phil K: "great mix of melody and twisted tweekiness."
Lee Coombs: "cool tracks zc for me. Forward thinking Future Tech Funk!"
Darren Pearce (JDS): "YEAH LIKING ZODIAC CARTEL AND THE BLEEPY LUKE SOLOMON"
Dark Globe: "like the original and zodiac mix best."
Zimbardo: "I love the ZC remix! Count me in on this one. Great tuneage!"
Dylan Rhymes: "Nice 1 - full support on this!"
Meat Katie: "I Really like the zodiac cartel mix! Zodiac Cartel on fire!"
Ben Mono (Compost) : "Loving the Zodiac Cartel Mix!"
Lemon 8: "Quality as usual. FCB rocks!"
Santiago & Bushido: "Been following ZC on Beatport, nice work on the remix! Will support this one."
Nic Sarno (ESP): "Heavy Track - Many thanks for sending."
Stupid Fresh: "Zodiac Cartel kill it! Was playing this when my mum called the other night ...she said it sounded 'nice'. If she's a fan then I'm a fan."
James Amato: "Great ZC remix - Love it!"
Mightyfools: "Thanks man! Great track, will be in our playlist for sure! Keep 'em comin :)"
Foamo (Cubism): "Wicked cheers for that man... full support!"
The Squatters: "Good solid tune!"
Richard Belsom (Cubism/Phobic): "Another great ZC remix, can hear this going off...!!"
Heavyfeet: "Really nice little crispy jacking number here. Vocal chops and percussion are wicked, very Speakerjunk - which is always good in our book! ;)"
Nick Supply: "Gonna put the ZC mix on my mix for a radio show this weekend, the biggest house music show in South Africa."
The Bulgarian: "Full support - Dirty little number!"
Murray Richardson: "fine cut bodies V luke solomun, great combo!"
Dopamine: "original is awesome but holy crapola batman zodiac cartel does it again. everything zod touches turns to fried gold."
Orde (Slam, Soma): "love solomon stuff!"
Phonogenic: "Great stuff! Love the Zodiac Cartel remix. Nice bouncy shit! The Original and Luke's mix are also good."
Chris Fortier: "luke solomon's is ace."
Dean Muhsin: "interesting package as always, Luke's mix is the one for me! cheers.."
Presslaboys: "Very interesting electro in break style.. the best for us!"
Brian Cody: "This is a big one , techy madness all round with each remix taking it deeper still."
Kraymon: "I think Zodiac is my fav here, orig 2nd but im loving all three again - THIS LABEL CAN DO NO WRONG !! keep up the good work guys :-)"
You can find the tunes at Beatport (for 4 weeks exclusive, then all other places).
[CHI018] Myroslaw Bytz: Amfuem
30/06/2008
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Artist: Myroslaw Bytz
Title: Amfuem
Catalog Number: CHI018
Release Date: 30/06/2008
1> Original (feat. Ben Riva on violin)
2> Fine Cut Bodies remix
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Myroslaw Bytz's release has been making quite a buzz for some time with Phil K, Mylo, Hybrid, Laurent Garnier already indicating to share a very positive opinion. In fact, the FCB remix was also licensed to the Phil K compilation, "Hi Fi". Ben Riva's beautiful violin play spices up both tracks, coming in an excellently-crafted dub-delayed ambient fabric in the original, and a rough and glitchy drive, equipped with a sneaky melodic hook in FCB's version. More support already from the likes of Dark Globe, Audio Soul Project, Lisa Lashes, Slam, Si Begg, Jean-Paul Bondy, Nils Noa, Murray Richardson, Smithmonger, Dov, Tom Baker, etc...
Read reviews here: <fwd> / <Wicked Style>
Chris Healings (Hybrid): "Wow this is amazing music.....Unbelivible tweaks and production....I love it"
Mylo: "love the FCB mix!"
Luke Solomon: "fine cut remix is awesome"
Kevin Beber: "original sounding - brilliance."
Cass (Deadset): "I've loved the FCB remix on this for about 3 years now!!! Still sounds awesome."
Laurent Garnier: "lovely original track will play on my radio show"
Lemon 8: "I'm a big fan of FCB and i love this too. The original is very good too. I like this. It's a great release."
Justin Robertson: "a beautiful tune! fine cut bodies for the floor, original for everywhere else!"
Volum (Volsoc) : "Definitely into this release. It's got a certain L'usine-esque feel to it, from the dsp'd out analog synth lines. The violins are a gorgeous touch, bringing about my favorite themes of floaty ambient lushness. The FCB remix is yet again a deadly release. I hear bits of Justin Maxwell's awesome dsp trickery. I will definitely be caning this one at the clubs."
Chris Fortier: "original is fantastic"
Habersham: "Fine Cut Bodies Remix is in my top 10 tracks of the last 2 years! Amazing, one of a kind stuff from Kevin....SO HAPPY it's getting released! And the original, this is my first time hearing it, but it's simply amazing."
Phonogenic: "The original is beautiful and the FCB remix does a nice job beefing it up. I'll grab both. Thanks!"
Karl Moestl: "nice, and very fresh, i like it, when it becomes different, and somebody is trying new ways - fine, fine... "
Riva Starr: "love it!"
Dan Mangan: "intricate and beautifully programmed."
Chloe Harris: "orig - beautiful. amazing synths. remix - really good drum sounds. wow. and really cool intricate drums. amazing."
Ed2000: "very fine electronica, beautiful violin . superb ! the fcb has been a top tune in my set for a long time already - looking forward to fusion festival with both these tracks !!"
Ben And Lex: "Amfuem is such a beautiful tune... proper floaty excellence... "
Jeff Samuel: "i like the fine cut bodies remix...complex edits but still with a nice groove. good work."
Lee Smith (IDJ): "Fresh intelligent beats - especially feeling the FCB mix...cheers!"
You can find the tunes at Beatport, Addictech, TrackItDown, DJDownload.
Simian Mobile Disco's FabricLive mix #41
18/06/2008
Happy to announce that Simian licensed Fine Cut Bodies' "Huncut Hacuka" for their next Fabric compilation, out in august. More info and tracklist here: ResidentAdvisor.
FaceBook
18/06/2008
Facebook is cool, so come and become a fan (CHI/FCBartistaoldal), or add Chi related guys as friends (Kevin/AMB/Synus0006/AuraFresh/Raster/Ricsi). Then it will be good for you! We promise! :)
[CHI015B] AMB: The Squirrel EP vol.2.
05/06/2008
Artist: AMB
Title: The Squirrel EP 2
Catalog Number: CHI015B
Release Date: 05/06/2008
Lutena <1
Impatique <2
Wisp <3
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The first instalment of this double EP was released earlier this year, and very rapidly gained massive support by DJs and producers all over the place. Now AMB returns to complete the package with the second part and we bet it will be difficult to pick a favourite from the two. Three outstanding tracks, production is cheeky and the toppest notch. The bouncy 'Lutena' is a dance-floor focused pumping tech-house, 'Impatique' likewise, though with a more organic and warmer feel to it, and the smooth and laid-back breakbeat number 'Wisp' closes the EP. AMB at his best. Nice words and early support from: Stryke, Tom Baker, Kickflip, Nils Noa, Dark Globe, Murray Richardson, etc...
D.Ramirez: "Another stunning E.P from you guys. Love it!"
Danny Bonnici (NuBreed): "all 3 tracks are wicked.Nice work indeed!"
Habersham: "Another smoking release from Chi! As if it wasn't enough with The Squirrel part 1, you've gone and done it again! Impatique and Wisp are my faves here, Wisp harkening back to Urchin. Thanks for rocking me as always!"
Buckmaster De La Cruz (Gus Gus) : "Impatique is the track for me. Tight in all aspects and i'll chart & play for sure."
Phil K: "awesome package!! all tracks are great and will be all getting lotsa action!! keep em coming!"
30Hz: "Really solid release.. great prouction form amb. Lutena is my favourite... not often I like happy dance music :)"
Smithmonger: "Really Like Lutena."
Janette Slack (Mixmag) : "The AMB mix is really good. The fiddlesticks mix is sucha breath of fresh air. Awesome work!"
Chloe Harris: "Lutena is ace. what a great sound. really trippy but has a great kick to it. impatique - wicked break. really surprising sounds. wisp - jazzy acidy breaks. pretty lush."
Jimmy Mofo: "it's extremely well produced!"
Brian Ffar: "I loved the first release, and EP 2 is just as good. This release is SUPER funky and totally up my alley. i can't wait to play this on a big system. Impatique and Wisp are my favorites. It's nice to hear luscious and creative electro!"
You can find the tunes at Beatport, Addictech, TrackItDown, DJDownload.
Chi Glassic vol.1. - Dub Local
05/06/2008
Finally the first Chi compilation is available in the digital shops. The dub influenced journey originally was released in 2001, but as you know dub never die!
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Artist: V/A
Title: Chi Glassic vol.1. - Dub Local
Catalog Number: CHICD002
Release Date: 09/2001 |
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You can find the album and/or tracks on Addictech , Beatport and DJDownload.
01> Kalumet: Galagonya
02> Dubcity Fanatikz: Bird
03> DJ Naga: Nobogadjamin Hotep
04> Dub 4 U: Birthday Mix
05> AMB: Moxa (feat. Kiss Erzsi)
06> Korai Öröm: Above Bp (Virgács remix)
07> Membran: Delay (The Ladies' Style)
08> Floid: Moontrip
09> El Horto: Sagar Tarang
10> Frizbi: Snakers' Hi
11> Pseudo Sistem: Anger Dub No 3 (DJ Naga remix)
12> Virgács: Buborék (Miraque remix)
13> Laredo: Vice Presi
14> The Carbonfools: Diolen Moby
15> WLF: First Man On The Moon (Csoko Matiné remix)
Peyote Road remixes
05/06/2008
AMB's remix for Peyote Road by Elite Force has just been released as 4 weeks exclusive on Beatport! Press release below:
The audio gems from the Elite Force archive keep on coming with this the latest chapter in the ongoing remix project from U&A recordings. 'Peyote Road' has always been a firm favourite with the Elite Force faithful and now gets it's 2008 update courtesy of much lauded label mate Hyperion and the uber talented Hungarian producer Amb.
The Hyperion mix has already found favour with the likes of Sasha, who included it in his season-opening set at Space in Ibiza last weekend. Their 'Sun of Cactus mix', is a remarkable slab of timeless house music, reminiscent of the likes of Underworld, with a warm, fuzzed out & thoroughly euphoric breakdown to compliment the thumping Infusion-like beats of this classy remix ... no small wonder that the BIG guns are all over this one.
Next up is Hungary's uber-talented Amb, who also throws down an awesome reworking. One of the most talented producers around at the moment & fresh from some serious action on EQ Grey it's not hard to see why he has such a legion of admirers for his seamless, melodic, progressive-styled house vibes. For good measure, the hugely respected original mix (as featured on James Zabiela's 'Alive' compilation for Renaissance) from 2004 is here too, as it appeared on the Kingsize label at the time.
Elite Force - Peyote Road (Hyperion 'the Sun of Cactus Mix')
Elite Force - Peyote Road (Amb Mix)
Elite Force - Peyote Road (Original Mix)
"Wicked ! The funky shit !" - [Jody Wisternoff (Way Out West / Distinctive)]
"Love the 'Sun of Cactus mix'. Will play this." - [Dan Kahuna (FC Kahuna / Skint)]
"Amb mix doing it for me" - [Hernan Cattaneo (Renaissance)]
"Been playing Hyperion's mix every set - it's killing it everywhere!" - [Meat Katie (Lot 49)]
"Nice Remixes of a classic E.F. track. Great Release" - [Scott Kirkland (Crystal Method / Indie 103.1 FM)]
"Both mixes are nice...!!!" - [Paolo Mojo]
"Really impressed with Hyperion's remix. Awesome breakdown!" - [Jaytech (Hussle & Bussle)]
"Amb remix is nice and funky, thanks!" - [Satoshi Tomiie]
"I like the Amb mix a lot - excellent track!" [Wally Lopez (Underwater)]
"Amb remix is f*cking fAmbtastic. 9/10" [Mark Dynamix (Tech:Logic)]
"It's the Amb mix for me on this one ..." - [Ziggy Slezak (iDJ)]
"Whoah! These tracks sound heavy, especially the Sun of Cactus mix. Sounds like a heater ...." - [Randall Jones (Tigerhook Corp)]
Ghetto Fabulous remixes
09/05/2008
The great house remix FCB has done for the "evergreen" Ghetto Fabulous by Elite Force has just been released as 4 weeks exclusive on Beatport! Press release below:
Hot on the heels of the recent re-workings of 'Melodik Hypnotik', Elite Force returns with the next installment of the Revision remix project, a concept that sees classic records from his catalogue remixed by some of the hottest producers of the moment. The recording under deconstruction this time is the timeless 'Ghetto Fabulous' which was setting dancefloors alight in 2005 when the original was released on Kingsize Records.
The first of the 2 mixes comes from Dopamine, whose previous remixes for the likes of John Acquaviva, Alex Metric and Dan F have both maintained him a firm favourite of the breaks scene, and have given him a much broader appeal. Here he takes the original track and breathes new life into it with a simple rolling arrangement that retains much of the character of the original with added smackdown. The second of the mixes comes from Hungary's oft underrated production genius and DJ extraordinaire, Fine Cut Bodies, who takes things down a twisting house avenue, turning in a slow building track that rises in intensity whilst holding a tight hypnotic glam-groove. Both producers have excelled themselves on these mixes, and DJ support has been huge.
AUDIO SNIPPETS
Elite Force - Ghetto Fabulous (Dopamine Mix)
Elite Force - Ghetto Fabulous (Fine Cut Bodies Mix)
Elite Force - Ghetto Fabulous (Original 2005 Mix)
Once again U&A has proved itself as one of the most exciting purveyors of fine electronic music out there, and DJ reactions have once again been outstanding. Here is a short selection:
"Both cool, but wow, fine cut bodies is really amazing. awesome!!!" [Jesse Desenberg (Kid Kenobi)]
"Dopamine rips this remix to bit.. love it finecutbodies... everything they do is fantastic and this is no exception. excellent release" [Ben Ervine (Ben & Lex / Functional Breaks)]
"Both remixes are sick. i would venture to say this is my favorite fcb work to date." [Jimmy Brayks (Nuskoolbreaks.co.uk)]
"Dopamine cant do anything wrong at the mo :) Big support on this one" [Aston Shuffle (Ministry Oz)]
"Lovin the dopamine mix." [Tom Autobot (The Autobotz / Broke Recordings)]
"Fine Cut Bodies Mix is the one for me." [Nils Noa (Lot 49)]
"Go Dopamine ! Top mix in the place. Will be dropping this one." [Dave (Aquasky)]
[CHI017R] Fine Cut Bodies + Chris Carter: Fiddlesticks Remixes
09/05/2008
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Artist: FCB + Chris Carter
Title: Fiddlesticks Remixes
Catalog Number: CHI017R
Release Date: 05/05/2008
1> AMB remix
2> Modul's vulgardown edit
3> FCB's so nice version
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The second collaboration by Chris and Kevin finally sees the light on Chi. And here is the second installment of remixes for the Fiddlesticks release, what is already supported by names like: Eddie Richards, Jeff Samuel, Nick Thayer, Nils Noa, D.Ramirez, Chris Fortier, Lemon 8, Rob Mello, Dark Globe, Luke Solomon, Elite Force, Jerome Pacman, Mike Monday, Murray Richardson, Andrea Lai, Laurent Garnier, Someone Else, Tom Baker, Dan Mangan, Kriece, Taucher, Volum, Kevin Beber, Cosmic Groove Transmission, Kraymon, Kilowatts, Dopamine, Carl Moestl, Cut La Roc, Matt Flores, etc... On the remix duties, this time there is AMB, who delivers a deep minimalist remix, Modul's second version is a heavily glitched bassline-hiphop, while there is the "so nice version" of FCB, where the name speaks for itself...
You can find the 3 mixes on Addictech, Beatport, TrackItDown and DJDownload.
01> AMB remix
02> Modul's vulgardown edit
03> Fine Cut Bodies' so nice version
You can still find the first set of mixes (original, Habersham's minimal, Modul's techhouse and FCB's house remix) at Beatport and all other places.
[CHI017] Fine Cut Bodies + Chris Carter: Fiddlesticks
24/04/2008
Artist: FCB + Chris Carter
Title: Fiddlesticks
Catalog Number: CHI017
Release Date: 24/04/2008
Original <1
Habersham's pickup stix mix <2
Modul remix <3
Fine Cut Bodies a házban mix <4
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The second collaboration by Chris and Kevin finally sees the light on Chi. A year ago they dropped the really well received chicken-techno number "Frogmarch", but this time they broke the rhythm, turned up the bass, spiced it up with a SID arpeggio and here we are: "Fiddlesticks" was born. This release also feature 2 great producers who blended the original into a twisted minimal (Habersham) and a silly techHouse version (Modul). And if it's not enough, there is FCB's house mix also to please the 4p4 lovers! Early support and nice words come from Rob Mello, Dark Globe, Luke Solomon, Elite Force, Jerome Pacman, Mike Monday, Murray Richardson, Andrea Lai, Laurent Garnier, Someone Else, Tom Baker, Dan Mangan, Kriece, Taucher, Volum, Kevin Beber, Cosmic Groove Transmission, Kraymon, Kilowatts, Dopamine, Cut La Roc, Matt Flores, etc... more to come....
You can find the tunes at Beatport, Addictech, TrackItDown, DJDownload.
[CHI016] Fine Cut Bodies: Huncut Hacuka
06/03/2008
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Artist: Fine Cut Bodies
Title: Huncut Hacuka
Catalog Number: CHI016
Release Date: 06/03/2008
1> Huncut Hacuka
2> Huncut Hacuka (Audio Soul Project remix)
3> Huncut Hacuka (Kodek remix)
4> Huncut Sample Pack
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This time FCB comes equipped with a new remix single 'Huncut Hacuka', a package of tech-house rollers, supported by the additional heavy ammunition of two excellent producers, Audio Soul Project and Kodek. Support comes from the likes of Simian Mobile Disco, Elite Force, Chloe Harris, etc...
Luke Solomon: "this is quirky, diggin it and #1 ON THE FEB CHART!"
Mike Monday: "Played this out at Ministry on Sat and its THE BOMB! Love it - really different, and i love the choice of instrumentation."
Peter Kruder: "Original is fantastic. Kodek mix is also great."
Laurent Garnier: "funky ,raw and very organic will definitely play that"
Mike Truman (Hybrid): "Another great release from Kev and the Chi family, the original is as trippy as you'd expect but with some unusual melodic elements. The Audio Soul Project remix up's the intensity but it's the Kodek mix that does it for me. Properly demented!! Nice one."
Capoeira Twins: "Love the original! Great production, nice and deep, soulful slinkiness.....niiiice!"
Chris Carter (TCR): "as ever, an amazingly well crafted combination of technical wizardry and musical subtlety, truly classy. 2 excellent remixes which do full justice to the original, and both top notch in their own right."
Justin Robertson: "very cool! love audio soul and kodek mixes best"
Trevor Loveys: "love the kodek mix"
Crystal Method (Ken Jordan): "Some great sounds here! Can't wait to try them out!"
Habersham: "Huncut Hacuka has singlehandedly ripped holes in the dancefloors where ever I play! And Mazi has turned in wicked remix that's defintely slammin."
Cut La Roc: "Not what i would generally play out but enjoyed the diverse sounds used in the track!"
Uberzone: "Dig it! Very inventive, as FCB always is. Love the Xylo-hook."
Trickski (Compost): "original is crazy stuff. very nice sounddesign! audiosoulproject remix is my fave..."
Big Hair (U-Freqs): "The Kodek remix is definitely the one for me. Twisted up basslines and wonky noises .. you know what the u-freqs crew loves!!"
Kriece: "great tracks again - you guys are on fire - my favourites are the original & audio soul project mixes - nice & kooky"
Phil K (LoStep): "awesome track!!will be playing lots and lots..all great mixes..."
Gus Gus (Buckmaster De La Cruz): "Great atmo & pace. i really like this kind of a song. it has patience & good build up. will play this a lot. thanks!"
Nick Thayer: "What another fantastic and unique release from Chi. FCB create something totally unique with the xylophone taking center stage, and how! Remixes are great too!"
Joshua Collins: "Original Mix is great! Love the beats, FCB always gets it in the pocket. Audio Soul Project mix is awesome; trippy and definitely playable at the same time."
James Talk: "wicked remix from audio soul project"
Audio Soul Project: "Playing both original and my remix. Great track!"
DJ Taucher: "i have b day next week and your music is my present , what a great kind of music fantastic selekted sound superb arrangement groovy and energetic sentimental and kiking in the ass , my english is too bad to tell you how i like your tracks , will play them in all my shows and club thanks soooooooo much , cheers ralph"
Cass (DeadSet): "More fine ASP work."
Murray Richardson: "nice ep, mazis mix is the one for me!"
Lee Mortimer: "I like the production on the original and the quirky, fidgety nature."
Tom Baker: "the original mix and Audio Soul mix are bloody lovely"
Cosmic Groove Transmission: "Quirky & Funked up, just how I like it. niiiice!!"
Drumattic Twins: "great production ,, like the kodek mix"
Nils Noa: "another great release from chi. full support from me."
Smithmonger: "Like original but Kodek mix is fucked up -Love it!"
- Original
A very fun house number with a xylophone-hook and orchestral strings on top of the usual FCB forest of creaks, squeaks, and crunches. Every sound is where they should be, not one bit in the wrong place - production is as ever.
- Audio Soul Project remix
ASP doesn't need an introduction as he's been a production wizz for years with a great number of records released on a load of various labels. While sticking rather close to the original, ASP takes his mix towards a more driving direction and a drier edge of tech-house. More for the floor.
- Kodek remix
Kodek certainly is a name to watch in the future. His beautifully crafted downtempo 'Computer Made Love Song' featured one of the 'Cup of Chi' comps earlier on with strong feedback from all over the place. It's tech-house this time, built around a heavily driving bassline that either rips or gently twists your head off, dependant on the mood you're in. Peak-time business.
- Huncut Sample Pack
Just a pack of samples of Huncut Hacuka, for those who want to work out their own version of the tune.
You can find the tunes at Beatport, Addictech, TrackItDown, DJDownload.
[CHI015A] AMB: The Squirrel EP vol.1.
14/02/2008
Artist: AMB
Title: The Squirrel EP 1
Catalog Number: CHI015A
Release Date: 14/02/2008
Pilgrimage (feat. Omid Pajooh) <1
Urchin <2
Theory <3
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It's been a while since the last AMB release on the label but apparently it was well worth the wait: He is back with The Squirrel double EP, holding 6 tracks in total, three on each. The first installment is out already and have gained massive support by producers and DJs all over the place from DJs like Murray Richardson, Joshua Collins, Matt Flores, Smithmonger, Mike Monday, Ed2000+Vela, Dov, Brett Johnson, Mistress De Funk, Stryke, Crystal Method, Speculum, Peter Kruder, etc...
Trickski: "Pilgrimage is an outstanding track! it's one of the tunes of the year for me."
Laurent Garnier: "i love track 1 and 2 for the floor ,and track 3 for the radio Great stuff!"
Cass @ DeadSet: "Some typically cool and varied beats on this Chi release"
Laura: "i am having internet problems and the player won't load, otherwise i'd give you some feedback..."
Habersham: "Hot Trax! Production is EXCELLENT, I expect no less from AMB and Chi! Urchin is my fave here but believe me the others are just as good!"
Tim @ CapoeiraTwins: "Yep,yep,YEP! Love all the tracks, nice grooves and great production."
Jason Sparks: "Really feeling Pilgrimage at the mo'!"
Elite Force: "More quality production work from Amb, whose tracks always sound like gold dust, produced as they are with such razor-like precision."
Uberzone: "Always loving AMB! Super-groovy and fun EP!"
Mazi @ Audio Soul Project: "Pilgrimage is a wicked track"
Neil @ PhantomBeats: "I really love Pilgrimage. Fantastic track."
Kriece: "man...this label is on fire at the moment - I love Pilgrimage & Theory"
Nick Thayer: "This is a gorgeous EP! Lovely tracks with real depth that stand up to repeated listens. QUALITY!"
Ricky Ryan: "Pilgrimage is awesome super original sounding and wicked gentle drive, top stuff!!"
Paul @ General Midi: " Man I'm diggin these! dunno if'd play em out but i've got em on my phone and they're providing a soundtrack for me journey's Big Up the man like AMB!!!"
- AMB feat. Omid Pajooh: Pilgrimage
First up is a brilliantly produced house track with vocals by the London-based Iranian singer, Omid Pajooh. A kind and gentle tune with triplets, pleasing melodies, and a wicked hook of heavily processed vocals that sneaks right in the centre of the nervous system.
- AMB: Urchin
The hilarious Chinese vocals powerfully set the mood for this track right in the beginning. It would be a little difficult to tell exactly what genre we are looking at but up to about halfway through, it is certainly close to house and well.. After that, things go a bit off track and it all ends in some weird dub somewhere near the end of the Universe.
- AMB: Theory
Glitch hop at its best - fat and groovy bassline, rich melodies, and tiny bits of glitches and errors everywhere in the hip-hop space. 'Theory' cites the chilled glitchy coolness of the West Coast while heading a bit towards the Far East in the breakdown.
You can find the tunes at Beatport, Addictech, TrackItDown, DJDownload.
[COC011] V/A: Cup Of Chi vol.11.
03/02/2008
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Artist: V/A
Title: Cup Of Chi vol.11.
Catalog Number: COC011
Release Date: 03/02/2008
1> Cooler: Hypnotised Cornflakes
2> DST: We Are Robots
3> Asthring+Franklin Deluxe+NoeNoe: Mom
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Cup of Chi, the series that each time brings together 3 songs of various genres, has reached it's 11th release. DST may not ring a bell to all ears, although he's been in the electro and dubstep scene as a producer and DJ for many years now. Franklin Deluxe and Asthring this time teamed up and not only together but with singer Noenoe too, and Cooler shows us how to hypnotize a plate of corn flakes. Nice Words come from the likes of Mr Velcro Fastener, Espion, Keltec and...
Janette Slack: "Awesome quality production, amazing attention to detail, can't wait to hear what these dudes do next."
DJ Tamsin: "Wikkid glitchy funkstuff. More pleasure from Hungary...lovin it :-)"
Neil @ PhantomBeats: "Excellent, interesting stuff as usual. Lovely production again! :)"
Jason Sparks: "Hypnotised Cornflakes rocks my bowl."
Laurent Garnier: "really like the DST track lovely electro number"
Habersham: "Wow this is one of my fave Chi releases in ages! Every track is superb, and different from one another so that I will love playing them ALL!!! EXCELLENT WORK!"
Kickflip: "All round, a wicked EP! "
Brian Ffar: "I really like We Are Robots - nice proper electro with a twist!"
Dov: "Otherworldly sounds on this EP from Chi Recordings, the quality rising with each new release, both the track by 'Cooler' and the one by 'DST' work well for me and will receive many plays."
Nils Noa: "chi rec is becoming one of my fave labels at the moment. :)"
Kriece: "these are all amazing - very original - will play especially Cornflakes & Robots"
Cass @ DeadSet: "Loving the robots. Almost like Aphex Twin, but actually playable. - really nice work."
Jesse Somfay: "Nice work, really mental. My favorite is DST's 'We Are Robots'. Nice and mellow."
Ben Mono: "yummie flakes!"
- Cooler: Hypnotised Cornflakes
We've already had records featuring our in-house medical-student-music-manipulator, Cooler. Now he's back with his new house number that in fact, does give the impression sometimes of your average morning plate of hypnotized corn flakes.
- DST: We Are Robots
Heavily influenced by the works of Tipper, Si Begg and Aphex Twin, DST delivers this glitchy piece of breaks that creates a perfect harmony between the nasty, cold environment of robotic noises and rich, warm textures.
- Asthring + Franklin Deluxe: Mom (featuring Noenoe)
Like a bunch of glitchy musical garbage - sounds are going crazy, nasty, and very bad here but it makes absolute sense with some vocals and keyboard elements brought to role. FD and Asthring teamed up with vocalist Noenoe for this occasion only.
You can find the tunes at Beatport, Addictech, TrackItDown, DJDownload.
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