Saturday, 16 November 2024

Welcome to the circus!


An all time progressive house classic from 1996 which used to blow your socks off.

It still sounds fabulous today almost 30 years on.

Hardfloor did some amazing remixes, really deep, hard, progressive acid trance.

Truly bangin'.

Enjoy!

Robert Armani - Circus Bells 

(Hardfloor Remix)

Gonna be alright!


This was always a big tune for us and reminds me of great memories of Back To Basics in Leeds back in 1993.

Mukkaa produced some great tracks and that Limbo label out of Scotland was at the very forefront of the progressive house scene in the early 90's.

This is a pulsing throbbing monster of a track which still sounds great.

Don't worry - it's gonna be alright!

Mukkaa - Buruchacca

(Main Mix)

I spill my tea, oh silly me!

Although I never DJ'd I always think about tracks I'd play if I had my own club night and a dedicated audience.

This would have certainly been a last track of the night selection.

After 2 hours of pumping house music, I'd gradually wind the night down - on go the lights and then I'd drop this.

Perfect Balearic bliss.

I first came across this track as a 9 year old and still have the original vinyl 7" single and yes, it still sends the same shivers down my spine every time I hear it.

The vocals, the piano, the saxophone, the guitar, the amazing lyrics, the pause mid-song, the emotions, this will always be an eternal classic.

"You drink your coffee and I sip my tea"

Enjoy! (And maybe be brave enough to play it last track of the night!)

Hazel O'Connor - Will You

I was feeling kind of lonely...


 Ok, so it's not quite summer, but hey who cares, this will certainly brighten up your day.

A quite simply piece of music with delightful vocals and superb production, just love lots of Greg Wilson's work.

This is a proper Balearic track with beautiful chilled beats and such a smooth and soothing vibe.

Enjoy!

Greg Wilson feat The Reynolds - Summer Came My Way 

(Luxxury Club Mix)

Think about me!


Huge fan of Fahlberg, most of his tracks are absolutely stunning.

This is no exception, just blissed out progressive trance with such an aura and atmosphere.

The whole Keinemusik vibe is just sensational and this is very much part of it.

When you think about love, think about me!

Fahlberg - Wytal 

(Original Mix)

Wait for it....


 A cracking old skool track from 1991.

It takes a while to get going but when it gets to the piano it explodes.

Similar in style to The Grid's fantastic track "Boom"

Enjoy!

Latitude - Es La Rosa 

(Piano Mix)

Monday, 11 November 2024

Balearic Beats in the House!

How very remiss of me not to have posted this one before.

It's an absolute Balearic classic and still sounds amazing 36 years on.

Real Wild House is probably more well known, but this is just as good (if not better!).

The Spanish guitar and the piano are just heavenly.

True Balearic bliss!

Enjoy, this is a very special track!

Raúl Orellana - Guitarra 

(High Club Mix)

Sunday, 3 November 2024

If you're ever feeling low!


Totally love this, more brilliance from PDM.

I've always been a sucker for a steel drum and used effectively it can add a great vibe to a track a la Dario G - Sunchyme.

This is such a vibey, cheery, sing-along-anthem type track which can help to leave a smile on your face and uplift even the dourest of spirits.

We all just want some.....

Better days than tomorrow's

Purple Disco Machine Feat. Moss Kena & The Knocks – Fireworks

(Original)

If we fall apart, let's do it in the dark!


The original thesis of this blog was to showcase some of the many, many fantastic tracks which have rocked clubland throughout the decades, but with a specific focus around the halcyon days of 1987 to 2000.

However, in recent years I've also incorporated lots of new tracks and the odd track which are probably not quite of a clubland vibe, but with a little imagine could be used to open or close a set.

This is one such example. I'll loosely tag it as Balearic which is a great catch all for all things eclectic and in the true spirit of the original Ibiza, Alfredo - Amnesia vibe.

I've listened to this track hundreds of time and it never fails to touch those raw emotions which only truly fantastic tracks can.

It is a masterpiece of beauty with absolutely stunning piano chords and Yebba's vocals are just on another level and the backing singers are right on point.

A pure Balearic masterpiece, just imagine this being dropped last track at 7am in morning at the end of an amazing rave/clubbing night in the late 80's/early 90's.

Heavenly!

Tell me if this love is a lie?

Mark Ronson featuring Yebba - Don't Leave Me Lonely 

(Acoustic session at Glastonbury 2019)

Love me with your kiss!


Another old skool banger which was huge back in 1991.

I'm surprised I haven't posted this before now, as it was a really popular track back int' day.

It just epitomises that Italian piano house "hands in the air" style which we all loved at the time,  now commonly referred to as old skool.

Velvet - Hold Me 

(Vocal Version)

How can I love you more?

Another cracker from the Trotters Independent Traders.

Lots of there tracks shamelessly pulled samples and snippets from many different tracks and also created some of the earliest mash-ups.

However, house music is built on the use and sharing of samples, beats, recreating, remixing, restyling, so that should never be derided.

This one is another old skool banger, with some great piano.

How can I love you more?

Rock on!

Trotters Independent Traders - Love So Pure

T.I.T.


 One of many great tracks from the infamous Neil Rumney aka Trotters Independent Traders.

The name originated from the fantastic TV programme Only Fools and Horses which was a staple part of everybody's live in the UK in the 80's and 90's.

The humour in it was first class and the acronym of the name T.I.T was also a major factor and part of the script.

A lot of the Trotters Independent Traders tracks are great old skool bangers, a tad on the cheesy side, but very lively and upbeat all the same.

More to come.

"After all that we've been through"

Trotters Independent Traders - The Finest

Bangin' pumpin'

A banging piece of trance from 1997 from Oakey's Perfecto label.

It was a track which epitomises the brilliant trance sound of that era.

Bangin' pumpin' drivin' energetic and euphoric all at the same time,

A cracking track which has stood the test of time.

Get on it!

Transa - Enervate 

(Original Mix)

Saturday, 2 November 2024

I say love me, hold me!

Staying on The Stones theme, here's one of their lesser known tracks which was given a fantastic reworking by The Soup Dragons.

Despite, my love for The Stones, I'd go as far as saying that this version is actually better.

This brings back fantastic memories of when this was released at the start of the 90's.

The Madchester vibe was in full swing and this was at the centre of it.

The Terry Farley remix gives a little bit of extra kick drum to make it more dancefloor friendly and epitomises the "Indie Dance" sound of that era.

I say love me, hold me!

The Soup Dragons - I'm Free 

(Terry Farley Boy's Own Remix)

Let me please introduce myself....

Great couple of remix of a true Stones classic.

IMHO one of the greatest Rock 'N' Roll tracks of all time, by the greatest Rock 'N' Roll band of all time (The Beatles - aside).

My love of The Stones knows no bounds and this is an absolute masterpiece.

Both remixes are great as they fully allow the classic track to play out and shine through, in essence just provide a little bit of dance beat.

However, I'm certain they would raise the roof in any club dropped on cue at the opportune moment.

Show no sympathy!

The Rolling Stones - Sympathy For The Devil 

(Fatboy Slim Full Length Remix)

The Rolling Stones - Sympathy For The Devil 

(Neptunes Full Length Remix)

Do it now!


Staying on the 1991 vibe, here is a house banger from 1991.

Piano-tastic from start to finish, it is a great piece of raw house music.

Simple, repetitive, but so hypnotic and compelling.

When that second layer of piano kicks in, it really flies.

Terence Parker created some great tracks and this is most definitely a stand out.

Terrence Parker - Now Is The Time

Let your body work!

This is an old favourite from back in 1991.

I used to love this track and it was pretty widely played by most of the top jocks in most of the top clubs back in '91.

A great house groove which still sounds great, 30 odd years on.

TAO - Love Potion

(Lost In Space Mix)

We just need your....compliance!

Another barnstorming track from PDM.

This is absolutely banging.

Superb remix and the build up and then subsequent breakdown is just off the scale.

The piano just takes it to another level.

One of PDM's very best remixes and an absolute corker of a track.

"Feel it controlling you!"

Muse - Compliance 

(Purple Disco Machine Remix) (Extended Mix)

Sunday, 27 October 2024

All aboard!


 First heard this in a Luvdup mix set.

Don't know too much about it other than it is rockin'.

I've always had a huge affinity to Luvdup and think it is great that Adrian and Mark are still going strong and still playing music which is cutting edge, yet retaining their original hedonistic and eclectic vibe.

They will always be up with in my all time fave DJs and Remixers - Legends of the scene!

About the track, very lively, very bouncy and lots of great piano.

What's not to love?

Get on the train!

SM - Royal Train 

(Original Mix)

Sunday, 13 October 2024

"Why does it feel so good!"


I really detested Groovejet when it first came out in 2000.

It was played to death and was very commercial.

However, this remix is sensational and gives it a completely different edge.

Sophie's vocals are as always truly glorious, but it is the amazing remix work that just takes it to another level. 

PDM is an absolute Disco marvel!

"Why does it feel so good" - simple because it it!

Spiller ft. Sophie Ellis-Bextor - Groovejet 

[Purple Disco Machine & Lorenz Rhode Extended Remix]

Get on the floor if you've got that booty!


 Another progressive banger from 1995.

The SPS produced some great tracks, very club orientated and very good on the dancefloor.

Ain't nothin' but tutti-frutti. Get on the floor if you've got that booty

The Self-Preservation Society - The Whoop 

(Dr Slinky McVelvet's Anadin Prescription)

Anyone like piano?

Another great, yet simplistic house track, from 1993.

As you can imagine from it's title, it's piano-laden.

Tracks like this always went down superbly well on the dancefloor at anytime of the night.

Enjoy!

Mind Abuse - The Piano

"Everybody reach"

A quality and very much underplayed progressive house classic from 1993.

Using the same - hoo-hoo chants as Brothers Love Dubs - The Mighty Ming, it also contains some lush piano and is a great track, which even thirty odd years on still sounds great.

"Everybody reach"

Medicine Man - Reach 

Hey-ah-eh-hey-ah!


 Quite surprised that I've not posted this track before, this was huge in pretty much all clubs back in 1995.

Beautiful gospel vocals, it was one of those tracks which always went down whatever time of night it was played.

Great production and lots of remixes to choose from, I think the Greed remix just edged it for me.

Hey-ah-eh-hey-ah!

Joe T. Vannelli Project - Sweetest Day Of May 

(Greed's Euphorik Vocal Mix)

Make room for me!


 There was a period in the early 90's when everything Leftfield touched was pure gold.

They were right at the forefront of the progressive house movement and their tracks from that time were awesome.

However, it was a bit of an eyeopener when they teamed up with John Lydon aka Johnny Rotten former lead singer and front man of the notorious punk rockers The Sex Pistols.

Fear not the collaboration was just amazing and created a real top notch club track.

This one went down a treat on the dancefloor and brings back great memories of Back To Basics in Leeds in 1993.

Burn, Hollywood, Burn!

Leftfield & Lydon - Open Up 

(Full Vocal Mix)

Keep that growth mindset!

Not quite on the same level as their eponymously titled first track.

However, that was an almost impossible act to follow as "Last Rhythm" was and still is one of the all time great club tracks.

This is from 1992 and is good with a similar vibe and is still a cracking club track worthy of PCC status.

Enjoy!

Last Rhythm - Open Your Mind 

(Original Extended Mix)

Be prepared to be blown away!

Be prepared to be blown away!

This is spellbinding and absolutely stunning.

13 minutes of total aural pleasure. 

Grab a cup of tea, sit back, relax and enjoy. 

This is very emotive, almost operatic in parts, but oh so luxurious and endearing. 

The vocals from Hannah Reid are exquisite and the strings from The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra are just heavenly.

Underpinned by a superb remix from Danish remix guru Rune Reilly Kølsch.

This track is one of a kind.

Enjoy! 

London Grammar - Hell to the Liars 

(Kölsch Remix)

Credit where it's due!


Love her or hate her (and I think most people love her), you can't knock Kylie's longevity and her consistent re-creation icon status.

Much of her success has been through association with amazing producers like Steve Anderson (aka the other half of Brothers in Rhythm with Dave Seaman).

Anything Steve  produces totally encapsulates me, the guy is a complete supremo.

Is this too commercial to be a PCC?

Probably not one for your purist house clubs, but definitely one that would have been great in many of the edgy/glam clubs.

I think it's a glorious example of a great commercial dance track.

Viva forever Kylie!

Enjoy!

Kylie Minogue - Get Outta My Way 

(Steve Anderson's Pacha Extended Mix)

"I still don't think they've got it!"


 A great old skool track from 1992.

It's a bit laden with cheese, but also very endearing.

I think it's just meandering along and then that drop comes in and it grabs me.

"I still don't think they've got it!"

"Let's tell them one more time"

Krystal Club - One More Time 

(Technical Time Mix)

Feel the vibe!


 Corking track which just grabs you from that very first piano chord.

House music doesn't have to be complex, this is a very simple arrangement, but very effective.

It cuts deep and provide warmth, emotion and appeal.

This track has it in abundance.

Enjoy!

Kolsch - Der Alte

The time is now!


Fnatastic house track from 1995.

I didn't realise at the time that Ten City were behind this.

Glorious vocals from Kim English and the obligatory superb remix from the legend Morales.

This brings back great memories of Hard Times.

Kim English - Time For Love 

(Morales Club Mix)

Sunday, 6 October 2024

Such is life!


Corking progressive track from 1995.

Cleveland City was a boss label and pretty much everything that came from it was quality.

This is a cracking piece of progressive house with a great piano breakdown which kicks in to give it PCC status.

Not one of the most widely played, but a cracker all the same.

Enjoy!

Rama 1 - C'est La Vie 

(Hard Mix)

Didn't want to pressure you baby!


 Now I was never really a big Prince fan (with the exception of Raspberry Beret and When Doves Cry) although I can recognise his genius and what he was lauded after.

It was maybe because his music didn't work on the dancefloor, however hold that thought as this is pure class.

Prince making his debut on the PCC Blog with Dmitiri doing what he does best transforming a mediocre track into a disco delight.

Love the piano introduced into this.

The Sgt Slick remix is also very good (as is pretty much all his stuff), hence also included.

Didn't want to pressure you baby!

Prince - I Wanna Be Your Lover 

(Dimitri From Paris Re-Edit)


Prince - I Wanna Be Your Lover 

(Sgt Slick's Discotizer ReCut)

Please believe me!


 A lovely slice of Italian cheese from 1993.

Yes a touch (more than a touch?) on the cheesey side, but still very endearing in that old skool Italian piano vibe.

Probably not one for the house purists, but still very credible and just sneaks in under PCC status.

Enjoy!

Pagany - Don't Wanna Hurt You 

(Extended Mix)

Movin' to the beat!


Now back to the old skool.

Love this track which still sounds amazing all these years on.

More epicness from the legend that is Steve Proctor.

You will no doubt recognise the key riff which was later used by Together on their epic "Hardcore Uproar"

Just love the raw sound of this track and also the fact that it inspired "Hardcore Uproar" which was without a doubt a pivotal track in the 90's Northern race culture.

Enjoy!

Precint 13 - Listen To Your Heartbeat 

(Club Mix)

Welcome to the party!


Love this from 2022, but very firmly influenced from the  halcyon days of the late 80's.

Gorgeous piano riffs and balearic chords.

A foot in the past and a foot in the future.

Further evidence that great house music is still being created.

Enjoy!

Fasme - Acid Party

Oh my lord!


Another fantastic Fahlberg track.

I first came across his stuff via Keinemusik and have to say the whole Keinemusik phenonoman is the first dance music since the golden era of 1988 to 2000 that has really excited me.

It's haunting, hugely atmposheric and cuts deep and is a massive welcome relief that great dance music still exists.

That said, there are some great house tracks via the Big Speaker Music label, Glitterbox, PDM, Dave Lee's continual stream of remixes, as well as several others still doing a great job.

So keep the faith.

This a great track, a bit Moby-esque,  hope you enjoy!

Oh my lord!

Fahlberg - Crossroads 

(Original Mix)

Just a lie!


I've been a bit disparaging to Moby on the PCC blog in the past and for that I can only apologise for over the years I've really come to appreciate his genius, proven by his amazing versatility, longevity and some quite epic tracks.

This is another cracker combined with a fantastic remix by the Freemasons from 2008.

Some of the Freemasons tracks and remixes from that era were on another level, also epic, closing bordering that line between commercial and underground, but always just keeping it (importantly) on the underground side.

This is one such track.

Pure class!

Great vocals by Shayna Steele also.

Enjoy!

Moby - Disco Lies 

(Freemasons Club Mix)

Which is best?

Following the last post, I thought it was well worth posting the Angie Stone version also featuring a great remix by Hex Hector.

Great vocals, great remix, great track, but I think I prefer the Haska version if I'm honest

What do you reckon?

Angie Stone - Wish I Didn't Miss You 

(Hex Hector & Mac Quayle Club Mix)

I can't eat, I can't sleep anymore!


 Loving this at the moment also. a great reworking of Angie Stone's original 2002 version.

Has a very Keinemusik feel to it and I'm pretty sure it would be featured in their sets.

It's got a great vibe, some sumptious vocals, alovely chilled vibe and some glorious piano chords.

Just lovely.

I can't eat, I can't sleep anymore!

Haska - Wish I Didn't Miss You 

(Extended Mix)

We were meant to be!


 Another new track and totally gorgeous.

This would have been the track of the summer if we'd ever had one.

Beautiful vocals from Erin Buku who has a gorgeous voice.

Love the piano in this also.

A slice of Balearic.

We were meant to be!

Sofa Talk feat. Erin Buku - Two Hearts 

(Original Mix)

Here come the machines!


 Totally loving this at the moment, think of Kraftwerk in the 2020's.

Definitely one of the tracks of 2024 todate.

PDM is pretty much always on it and this track has everything.

Lots of different tempo changes builds, crescendos, and some beautiful melodic atmposheric parts.

The voiced Germanic vocals just add to it's appeal.

A really fantastic track which I've been playing to death recently.

Get on it!.

Purple Disco Machine, Friedrich Liechtenstein - Die Maschine 

(Extended Mix)

Sunday, 15 September 2024

Dancing with you!

Love this track, just a slice of heaven and some more amazing remix work by the uber-talented Ray Mang.

Serene, yet uplifting and totally compelling filled with heavenly woo-woo's and some of the most lush piano you could imagine.

An absolutely stunning track.

Dancing with you!

Do you feel it?

Rae & Christian feat Jake Emyln - Favourite Game 

(Mang Dynasty Vocal Remix)

Your playing days are over!


Truly magical disco classic from 1980.

Just love everything about this track.

The production is superb, the vocals are superb and the lyrics have been used in many tracks.

However, the real beauty of these old disco classics is the use of proper instruments and the amazing studio production.

Simply stunning!

Enjoy!

Coffee - Casanova

Saturday, 7 September 2024

I'm coming back down tonight!


Staying on the PDM vibe, I can't quite believe that I haven't played this before.

It was one of my favourite tracks of 2020 and one I played over and over again.

It's just pure gold. 

I love everything about this track, it's just so damn infectious.

The vocals are glorious and the production is absolutely top notch.

A true work of art and one of the bet tracks of the 20's era to date.

You better believe it.

I've even included the lyrics so you can sing along.

Feel buried alive, this city is airtight

Suffocated and lonely in the crowds

I'm surrounded by all the screens of their lies

Screamin' into space to drown them out


I fell down so low, found nowhere to go

But I know you wait for me, you wait for me

So far out of sight, sucked into the white

But I know you wait for me


I'm comin' home, I'm comin' back down tonight

'Cause I've been hypnotized by the lights

But I'm comin' home, I'm comin' back down tonight

Yeah, it's taken time to realize

But I'm comin' home, I'm comin' back down tonight


So hold me tight, I just wanna fade out

Somewhere we can shut the world away

I'm ready to hide, far from the fallout

They won't find us in the paradise we'll make


I fell down so low, found nowhere to go

But I know you wait for me, you wait for me

So far out of sight, sucked into the white

But I know you wait for me


I'm comin' home, I'm comin' back down tonight

'Cause I've been hypnotized by the lights

But I'm comin' home, I'm comin' back down tonight

Yeah, it's taken time to realize

But I'm comin' home, I'm comin' back down tonight

I'm comin' home, I'm comin' back down tonight

I'm comin' home, I'm comin' back down tonight


Freefalling from the high

I'm following the voice I know 

Freefalling from the high


I'm comin' home, I'm comin' back down tonight

'Cause I've been hypnotized by the lights

But I'm comin' home, I'm comin' back down tonight

Yeah, it's taken time to realize

But I'm comin' home, I'm comin' back down tonight

I'm comin' home, I'm comin' back down tonight

I'm comin' home, I'm comin' back down tonight

Enjoy!

Purple Disco Machine, Sophie And The Giants - Hypnotized 

(Extended Mix)

Just stay close to me!


 I could post PDM remixes pretty much all day as so many are just spot on.

He always seems to effectively navigate the edge of underground and too commercial very well and always drops into the underground box which is great for dancefloor and clubbing fans which this blog is dedicated to.

This one has some catchy vocals, a great pumping bassline throughout and of course some lush piano chords.

10 years old now and it still sounds great.

Spot on.

Enjoy!

Blonde (feat. Charli Taft) - Higher Ground  

(Purple Disco Machine Remix)

Monday, 26 August 2024

You always left me!

Madonna defined the 80's and 90's always creating a new edge and new style.

Her greatness will never be emulated.

Love this remix of one of her classic tracks.

Peter R was an true master at creating delicious progressive epics and this one doesn't disappoint.

You always left me!

Madonna - Miles Away 

(Peter Rauhofer Part 3 Final Mix)

Who's in the Hip House?

Another slammin' piece of Hip House.

Why wan't Hip House bigger, it was such a fantastic genre bringing together the good bits of Hip Hop and adding them to the quality of House music to create energetic dance floor grooves.

This is a classic from 1990 with some great rapping.

Right on the button!

Mix Masters featuring Andrea - How Low Can U Touch Me? 
(Fast Eddie's Boomin')

I'm gonna get you, yes I am!

Just when you think you've already posted all the classic old skool anthems, here's another one.

This one is less well known, but definitely a hidden little gem.

It contains all the right ingredients, lots of snappy samples, a great groove, a little rap and of course that delicious Italian house piano in abundance.

I'm gonna get you, yes I am!

N.Y. Energy - Yes....I Am

Can you feel it!


 Classic vocal house from 1996.

Nush were always on the ball with both their own productions and also their numerous remixes.

You could be guaranteed a "Nush remix" would hit the spot.

Groove on!

Can you feel it!

Naked Music NYC - I'll Take You To Love 

(Nush Club Vocal Mix)