Tuesday, April 24, 2007

Clips#24

Dante's Inferno
1) Fire Island - Dante's Inferno.mp3
2) 'T Ain't Nobody's Biz-ness If I Do - Dante's Inferno.mp3
3) Ain't Misbehavin' (One Never Knows Do One) - Dante's Inferno.mp3
4) Could It Be Magic - Dante's Inferno.mp3
5) Open Up Your Heart - Dante's Inferno.mp3
6) Round About Midnight - Dante's Inferno.mp3
7) Skate Key - Dante's Inferno.mp3
8) They're Playing Our Song - Dante's Inferno.mp3

"Perfect Love Affair"
Constellation Orchestra
9) Perfect Love Affair - Constellation Orchestra.mp3
10) Cosmic Melody - Constellation Orchestra.mp3
11) Dancing Angel - Constellation Orchestra.mp3
12) Funk Encounters - Constellation Orchestra.mp3

Clips#24

Dante's Inferno
1) Fire Island - Dante's Inferno.mp3
2) 'T Ain't Nobody's Biz-ness If I Do - Dante's Inferno.mp3
3) Ain't Misbehavin' (One Never Knows Do One) - Dante's Inferno.mp3
4) Could It Be Magic - Dante's Inferno.mp3
5) Open Up Your Heart - Dante's Inferno.mp3
6) Round About Midnight - Dante's Inferno.mp3
7) Skate Key - Dante's Inferno.mp3
8) They're Playing Our Song - Dante's Inferno.mp3

"Perfect Love Affair"
Constellation Orchestra
9) Perfect Love Affair - Constellation Orchestra.mp3
10) Cosmic Melody - Constellation Orchestra.mp3
11) Dancing Angel - Constellation Orchestra.mp3
12) Funk Encounters - Constellation Orchestra.mp3

Wednesday, April 11, 2007

Clips#23 - Disco Steps

Disco Express - Plastic Surprise.mp3
Produced by Canadian Producer, Peter DiMilo - this was the last breath of disco during the late 70's - very similar to the Nightlife Unlimited LP produced by George Cuccuzella - may have been an attempt to create a similar project.

Feel Your Way Around - Ann Joy.mp3
Great percussions fills! And Ann's sensual and yearning vocals. Strings have a familiar cheap Philly sound - the way that true disco music was intended to sound!

Follow Me (Wally McDonald Mix) - Amanda Lear.mp3
The song that takes you on a journey - a great classic! Have danced many mornings (probably around 4 AM) to this one. Amanda was given her trademark with this cut and it is obvious after a listen. Anthony Monn produced and created a thin layer of synthesizers and swirling strings that work like magic.

I Need You (Disco Version) - Mix Up featuring Claudia Hart.mp3
Canadian production, which has bass synthesizers and keyboard riffs that may have been influenced by "Funkytown"! Great song though with those disco/porn vocals - played this one over-and-over during its time. This was a real dance floor magnet.

Planet Of Love - Le Pamplemousse.mp3
Rinder & Lewis at their funky best. From their AVI label. This is full of instrumentation and great sleazy vocals.

Steppin' Out (Long Version) - Ray Dahrouge.mp3
Disco music anthem for its time. Produced by John Davis ("Love Magic", "Ain't That Enough For You") and is his sound at it's best. One of the earliest 12" mixes that utilized phasing. Great vocals by Dahrouge. Lyrics are as best as the nightlife gets.

You've Got Me Dancing In My Sleep - Frisky.mp3
After creating a hit with Saturday Night Band, Dillard and Boyce works to create that magic again. This is a great disco production. Sampled in early 90's house hit, "I Need You" by Nikki Warren. Great energy.

Clips#23 - Disco Steps

Disco Express - Plastic Surprise.mp3
Produced by Canadian Producer, Peter DiMilo - this was the last breath of disco during the late 70's - very similar to the Nightlife Unlimited LP produced by George Cuccuzella - may have been an attempt to create a similar project.

Feel Your Way Around - Ann Joy.mp3
Great percussions fills! And Ann's sensual and yearning vocals. Strings have a familiar cheap Philly sound - the way that true disco music was intended to sound!

Follow Me (Wally McDonald Mix) - Amanda Lear.mp3
The song that takes you on a journey - a great classic! Have danced many mornings (probably around 4 AM) to this one. Amanda was given her trademark with this cut and it is obvious after a listen. Anthony Monn produced and created a thin layer of synthesizers and swirling strings that work like magic.

I Need You (Disco Version) - Mix Up featuring Claudia Hart.mp3
Canadian production, which has bass synthesizers and keyboard riffs that may have been influenced by "Funkytown"! Great song though with those disco/porn vocals - played this one over-and-over during its time. This was a real dance floor magnet.

Planet Of Love - Le Pamplemousse.mp3
Rinder & Lewis at their funky best. From their AVI label. This is full of instrumentation and great sleazy vocals.

Steppin' Out (Long Version) - Ray Dahrouge.mp3
Disco music anthem for its time. Produced by John Davis ("Love Magic", "Ain't That Enough For You") and is his sound at it's best. One of the earliest 12" mixes that utilized phasing. Great vocals by Dahrouge. Lyrics are as best as the nightlife gets.

You've Got Me Dancing In My Sleep - Frisky.mp3
After creating a hit with Saturday Night Band, Dillard and Boyce works to create that magic again. This is a great disco production. Sampled in early 90's house hit, "I Need You" by Nikki Warren. Great energy.

Saturday, April 7, 2007

Clips #22 - Dance Beauty

Clips #22
Dance Beauty

Against All Odds (Club Mix) - Willie and Co.mp3
Remake of the Phil Collins ballad - done is the early 90's style of "Please Don't Go" by Double You and Haddaway's "Where Is Love". Pop sounding vocals - but they work.

I'm Leaving (Disco Mix) - Joy.mp3
Another great Italo House sound with wonderful yearning vocals by diva, Joy. Great familiar house piano track - but used efficiently.

La Yerba Del Diablo (Brujo) - Datura.mp3
This band may have been too far ahead of their time. Great haunting melodies and driving synthesizers. Categorized as techno, but more ambient to me.

Love Fantasy - Joey Negro.mp3
House music joined forces with a new breed of deejay turned producers to create winning tracks like this one. The best of Joey Negro's style during the early 90's is contained here.

Never Let Her Slip Away - Undercover.mp3
Another band similar to Chyp-Notic, Bad Boys Blue and Haddway - great 60's pop sound with UK dance sound.

No Good Boy (Vocal) - Maxi Shannon.mp3
Sassy Italo "girl done wrong song." She does not put up with it. These vocals are unique in their own way and are sampled over a downbeat house piano track. Effective and very danceable. Great backing vocals!

Take My Breath Away (Club Version) - 2U.mp3"Top Gun" theme done early morning Italo style - using Grace Jones' "La Vie En Rose" percussion track to create a Saint-like feel. Vocals are close being a bit too much but thanks to the great keyboards and arrangement, they are saved! If you haven't heard their remake of Sinnead O'Connor's "Nothing Compares 2 U" - it is similar and if this is agreeable - it is probably a must!


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Clips #22 - Dance Beauty

Clips #22
Dance Beauty

Against All Odds (Club Mix) - Willie and Co.mp3
Remake of the Phil Collins ballad - done is the early 90's style of "Please Don't Go" by Double You and Haddaway's "Where Is Love". Pop sounding vocals - but they work.

I'm Leaving (Disco Mix) - Joy.mp3
Another great Italo House sound with wonderful yearning vocals by diva, Joy. Great familiar house piano track - but used efficiently.

La Yerba Del Diablo (Brujo) - Datura.mp3
This band may have been too far ahead of their time. Great haunting melodies and driving synthesizers. Categorized as techno, but more ambient to me.

Love Fantasy - Joey Negro.mp3
House music joined forces with a new breed of deejay turned producers to create winning tracks like this one. The best of Joey Negro's style during the early 90's is contained here.

Never Let Her Slip Away - Undercover.mp3
Another band similar to Chyp-Notic, Bad Boys Blue and Haddway - great 60's pop sound with UK dance sound.

No Good Boy (Vocal) - Maxi Shannon.mp3
Sassy Italo "girl done wrong song." She does not put up with it. These vocals are unique in their own way and are sampled over a downbeat house piano track. Effective and very danceable. Great backing vocals!

Take My Breath Away (Club Version) - 2U.mp3"Top Gun" theme done early morning Italo style - using Grace Jones' "La Vie En Rose" percussion track to create a Saint-like feel. Vocals are close being a bit too much but thanks to the great keyboards and arrangement, they are saved! If you haven't heard their remake of Sinnead O'Connor's "Nothing Compares 2 U" - it is similar and if this is agreeable - it is probably a must!


File is at: http://www.glennrivera.com/files/clips22.zip
Please post comments or questions to: http://shadesofseventies.blogspot.com/

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