My favourite, A2 My Apple Heart... choon!
- What Did I Do To You? (Morales Mix)
- My Apple Heart
- Lay Me Down
- Something's Happenin'
Filename: What Did I Do To You_.rar Size: 25.38 MB
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Showing posts with label Morales. Show all posts
Saturday, 7 April 2012
Lisa Stansfield - What Did I Do To You? EP 1990
Arista Records 613 168
A totally unnecessary but likable, David Morales remix for the Rochdale Lass but the great thing about this release was the 3 cracking, brand new Stansfield/Devaney/Morris tracks which, to my knowledge, never turned up anywhere else?
My favourite, A2 My Apple Heart... choon!
Filename: What Did I Do To You_.rar Size: 25.38 MB
My favourite, A2 My Apple Heart... choon!
Filename: What Did I Do To You_.rar Size: 25.38 MB
Monday, 15 September 2008
Incognito - Out Of The Storm 1996
Talkin' Loud Records TLCD 14
Filename: Out Of The Storm CDS.rar Filesize: 56.61 MB
A good song by incognito with some great Def Mix remixes by David Morales who uses the full potential of the song on the Sleaze Mix with trademark piano & drums and some nice string arrangements. The Instrumental Mix is a great addition too. Carl Craig's 10 minute epic Planet E Mix however has left no trace of the song whatsoever but it has a great vibe about it with freestyle drums and a cool synth and heavy bassline, this is certainly more than just a remix. Turn on, tune in and chill out. Bluey's Club Mix is another fine jazzy dancer, as expected, that ties this selection up neatly.
- Morales Radio Edit
- Morales Sleaze Mix
- Morales Instrumental Mix
- C's Planet E Special Mix
- Bluey's Club Mix
Filename: Out Of The Storm CDS.rar Filesize: 56.61 MB
Wednesday, 10 September 2008
Frankie Knuckles - It's Hard Sometimes 1991
Virgin Records VUSCD 52
Filename: Hard Sometimes CDS.rar Filesize: 26.56 MB
Produced by Frankie Knuckles & John Poppo. Written and performed by Frankie along with Danny Madden & Satoshi Tomiie and featuring the wonderful vocal talent of Shelton Becton. It's Hard Sometimes, if I remember correctly, was the introduction to Frankie Knuckles forthcoming album, Beyond The Mix, and boy, did it get a fond welcome. I personally thought it was his best for awhile, until he released Rain Falls.
The beauty of the David Morales Classic Club Mix is in the speed. Slow and soulful with a painfully slow but irresistible House groove. It also features the most gorgeous piano solo, probably played bt Satoshi Tomiie although Eric Kupper, Terry Burrus & Peter 'Ski' Schwartz are also credited but not 'who done what'? The Alternate 12" Mix is more what you would expect, riding on a mid tempo groove but leaving out the piano. I have no idea why it fades with only a minute left. It seems totally pointless but doesn't spoil the listening experience much. If you like to mix with long overlaps then you'll want the 8:02, no fade, version.
The beauty of the David Morales Classic Club Mix is in the speed. Slow and soulful with a painfully slow but irresistible House groove. It also features the most gorgeous piano solo, probably played bt Satoshi Tomiie although Eric Kupper, Terry Burrus & Peter 'Ski' Schwartz are also credited but not 'who done what'? The Alternate 12" Mix is more what you would expect, riding on a mid tempo groove but leaving out the piano. I have no idea why it fades with only a minute left. It seems totally pointless but doesn't spoil the listening experience much. If you like to mix with long overlaps then you'll want the 8:02, no fade, version.
- D.M. Classic Radio
- D.M. Classic Club Mix
- Alternate 12" Mix (Fade)
Filename: Hard Sometimes CDS.rar Filesize: 26.56 MB
Monday, 8 September 2008
Frankie Knuckles - Rain Falls 1991
Virgin Records VUSCD 60
Filename: Rain Falls CDS.rar Filesize: 32.55MB
Frankie Knuckles other productions from this period seem to get much more attention but Rain Falls is one of his best for me. Taken from the album Beyond The Mix, this is a classic that got lost in the shadows cast by it's siblings. It features vocals by Lisa Michaelis and music by Satoshi Tomiie and the cherry on top is backing vocals provided by Danny Madden (on the Morales Mix) and Moisture. This is more than just another Def Mix Classic.
As the 90's settled in so the record companies urged and manipulated the market to encourage the record buying public to become the CD buying public. If we ignore the vinyl sycophants and look at it logically, it was a good idea. Unfortunately there were many downsides, one of which was the time restrictions to qualify for pop chart inclusion. This led to the major labels insisting that radio edits be included and leaving out the full length versions? In this instance I was deprived of some great mixes including David Morales awesome 10 minute epic, the Soakin' Wet Mix. If anybody has it, I would love a copy. In their place, we are provided with Workout featuring the vocal talents of Roberta Gilliam. Ms. Gilliam sang a slow groove classic back in the 80's called All I Want Is My Baby and she has a fine voice. You would imagine that the combination of a House Music Legend and a Voice from the heavens would result in the stuff that anthems are made of but.... not this time?
As the 90's settled in so the record companies urged and manipulated the market to encourage the record buying public to become the CD buying public. If we ignore the vinyl sycophants and look at it logically, it was a good idea. Unfortunately there were many downsides, one of which was the time restrictions to qualify for pop chart inclusion. This led to the major labels insisting that radio edits be included and leaving out the full length versions? In this instance I was deprived of some great mixes including David Morales awesome 10 minute epic, the Soakin' Wet Mix. If anybody has it, I would love a copy. In their place, we are provided with Workout featuring the vocal talents of Roberta Gilliam. Ms. Gilliam sang a slow groove classic back in the 80's called All I Want Is My Baby and she has a fine voice. You would imagine that the combination of a House Music Legend and a Voice from the heavens would result in the stuff that anthems are made of but.... not this time?
- Rain Falls (Wet Radio Mix)
- Rain Falls (Frankie's Original Version)
- Workout (1992 Vocal Mix)
- Workout (Eric Kupper Vocal Mix)
Filename: Rain Falls CDS.rar Filesize: 32.55MB
Wednesday, 3 September 2008
Pride 'n Politix - Hold On 1991
East West Records A8707T
Filename: Pride N Politix.rar Filesize: 38.65 MB
Pride 'n Politix released an album Changes in 1991, written and performed by multi-talented Robyn Smith and vocalist Nikki Romillie (a.k.a. Colnel Red) along with saxophonist Carlton Romillie. The album was produced by Smith and overseen by Merlin Bobb & Sylvia Rhone, recorded in both London and LA and released on East West America and casting doubt on the groups origin. It's pretty damn good but didn't really get the recognition it deserved.
The opening track, Hold On was released as a single prior to the albums release and was handed to the Def Mix Production crew for remix treatment. David Morales turned out this splendid piece of work, engineered by John Poppo, which set tongues wagging on the club scene but possibly let the album down when it came out as a straight soul set. Either way, this release is most excellent. The LP Version gives an insight into the album but the Extended Remix transforms the track into something uplifting and totally awesome. The Bonus Mix is really just an Instrumental version of the remix.
The opening track, Hold On was released as a single prior to the albums release and was handed to the Def Mix Production crew for remix treatment. David Morales turned out this splendid piece of work, engineered by John Poppo, which set tongues wagging on the club scene but possibly let the album down when it came out as a straight soul set. Either way, this release is most excellent. The LP Version gives an insight into the album but the Extended Remix transforms the track into something uplifting and totally awesome. The Bonus Mix is really just an Instrumental version of the remix.
- Extended Remix
- Bonus Mix
- LP Version
Filename: Pride N Politix.rar Filesize: 38.65 MB
Monday, 25 August 2008
Miles Jaye - Heaven 1989
Fourth & Broadway Records BRW 133
Filename: Miles Jaye - Heaven.rar Filesize: 22.53 MB
I almost left this off. I considered not mentioning it and hoping nobody noticed also but, major embarassment, I only have the 7". I do however, have the 12" Club Mix and with the tracks on the 7" that leaves Bonus Beats & a Dub missing I think?
I have to post it though because this track is a legend. Remixed by the Def Mix Productions dynamic duo, Frankie Knuckles and David Morales, this awesome bubbler is Miles Jaye's finest dancefloor moment. Riding into a new decade, the Remix and Ed's Edit make for a superb single release but the Celestial Club Mix was the bright star from the 80's, the light from which can still be seen in many a good club today.
I have to post it though because this track is a legend. Remixed by the Def Mix Productions dynamic duo, Frankie Knuckles and David Morales, this awesome bubbler is Miles Jaye's finest dancefloor moment. Riding into a new decade, the Remix and Ed's Edit make for a superb single release but the Celestial Club Mix was the bright star from the 80's, the light from which can still be seen in many a good club today.
- Heaven (Remix)
- Heaven (Original Version Ed's Edit)
- Heaven (Celestial Club Mix)
Filename: Miles Jaye - Heaven.rar Filesize: 22.53 MB
Friday, 20 June 2008
Wish - Nice And Soft 1981
Excaliber Records EXCL 511
The Download Link is here: Download
Filename: Wish.rar Filesize: 47.92 MB
- Special Disco Mixer
- Uptown Mix
- Downtown Mix
An early eighties dancefloor classic with vocals by La-Rita Gaskins and a mixes by John Morales (later of M&M fame). Produced & arranged by the infamous Greg Carmichael (apparently solo with no Adams credited) and a special remix by Morgan Khan & Alan James Jewell. The Special Disco Mixer is interesting but not up to par. As an evolutionary observation of Soul & Dance development it is worth listening to but oh, how our expectations have changed.
The Download Link is here: Download
Filename: Wish.rar Filesize: 47.92 MB
Wednesday, 11 June 2008
The Chimes - True Love 1990
CBS Records CHIM T2
Filename: Chimes 12.rar Filesize: 33.5 MB
I heard a superb remix of Stronger Together and when this got released I thought I had found it. I was totally gutted to find that this is a Morales Dub Club groove that has very little in common with the original.
Then I played the True Love mixes and suddenly, the world was a nicer place. Two gorgeous mixes, both equally addictive but I think that the Extended Version is better listening whereas the Louie Louie Remix, having that baaad bass line, is better for the floor.
Then I played the True Love mixes and suddenly, the world was a nicer place. Two gorgeous mixes, both equally addictive but I think that the Extended Version is better listening whereas the Louie Louie Remix, having that baaad bass line, is better for the floor.
- True Love (Extended Version)
- True Love (Louie Louie Remix)
- Stronger Together (Red Zone Mix)
Filename: Chimes 12.rar Filesize: 33.5 MB
Saturday, 7 June 2008
Lance Ellington - Treat Me Right 1990
A&M Records USAT 683
Filename: Treat Me Right.rar Filesize: 34.87 MB
The opening track from his 1990 debut album Pleasure and Pain, this is Lance Ellington. Lance is British but the album was produced by Steve Hodge at Flyte Tyme Studios.
This 12" features remixes by Def Mix Productions' David Morales who, I believe, at this time was still Frankie Knuckles protégè.
This 12" features remixes by Def Mix Productions' David Morales who, I believe, at this time was still Frankie Knuckles protégè.
- Club Mix
- The Right Dub
- 7" Radio Mix
Filename: Treat Me Right.rar Filesize: 34.87 MB
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