This was a beast of a track with some pumping rhythms, coupled with some great piano and some very effective vocals.
One of those that sounds even better in the clubs and made a huge impression on the dancefloor.
Here comes your warrior!
He's letting you know!
He's come to embrace you!
Warrior - Warrior (Club Mix)
That said it's one of those tracks which you just can't help but like, as it's som enticing and compelling.
Do the vocals spoil it or enhance it, I think enhance it and there are non-vocal mixes, but I think this is better.
It really does reach higher parts and is one that instinctively gets your head rockin' and toe tapping.
Don't be shy boys and girls, get down and bliss out.
Kristine Blond - Love Shy
(Electric Boutique Vocal Mix)
It was one of those which always caused dancefloor delirium.
That piano riff was just so powerful.
It sounds a touch dated now, but it still rocks and that piano riff is still pretty hypnotizing.
Great use of the "Leftfield - Not Forgotten" sample also.
Rockin' everybody!
Oh yeah.
Buster Gut - Find Someone
(Mix 1)
As good as the vocals are in the original mix, this was always the mix for me and I always loved the Disco Citizens work which was always a bit more underground (less commercial) than Nick (Bracegirdle) producing under the Chicane moniker.
About this track well it is an absolute monster of a track from 1995 which just builds and builds until it peaks with a beautiful atmospheric trance vibe, with the introduction of subtle piano chords and then building again to a further peak when the strong in love vocals kick in, then building once more until you're in heaven!
Sheer class - "say it again"
Chicane (feat. Mason) - Strong In Love
(Disco Citizens Remix)
This still sounds awesome 35 years on.
It's just so raw, funky, energetic and just damn exciting.
Those electro stabs are immense.
A proper acid house classic.
Cut The Q - Who Needs A Love Like That
(Groove Remix)
Is it dancefloor fodder, no not really, is it immense - absolutely.
I think it could be part of a Balearic set and could imagine it being great at somewhere like Cafe Del Mar.
It has such an amazing aura about and it's beautifully sung by Charli as a tribute to the passing of he friend/mentor Sophie (Xeon).
Pure class.
You had a power like a lightening strike!
Charli XCX - So I
That was the real beauty of well executed trance production, the contrast of the hard pumping beats combined with the beautiful ethereal vocals and spinetingling piano, along with the build up and the drum rolls to the crescendo.
This track does that to perfection.
Pure brilliance as always from A&B.
A spellbinding track of immense magnitude and heavenly atmosphere.
Fingertips so gently on my skin!
Delerium Feat. Rani - Underwater
(Above & Beyond's 21st Century Mix)
A bit like the Coldplay vs. Keane aspect which always pains me, as Keane are ten times more talented than Coldplay, but ten times less as popular. There's no justice in this world!
Back to the dance music, this track is pure class thanks to another epic Gabriel & Dresden remix which creates a hypnotic trance pounder and uses Dido's vocals to great effect.
It'll certain ly keep you warm as you will soon be rockin' along to this!
A real corker.
Enjoy!
Dido - Don't Leave Home
(Gabriel & Dresden Keep You Warm Club Mix)
Donna is without any doubt the Queen of Disco and one of the most iconic vocalists of all time.
In a similar vein James Wiltshire aka Jimmy Gomez if one of the very best dance music producers/remixes of his generation.
You bring these two genii together and you have true greatness and this is very much evidenced in this track.
It is undoubtedly the best version of this iconic song which captures Donna's glorious vocals and the trademark Jimmy G spinetingling piano chords.
Heavenly, sit back, relax and enjoy!
Donna Summer - State Of Independence
(Jimmy Gomez Remix)
The original mix is just a joyful - sound of summer, real piece of Balearic bliss, whilst the Junior Style House Dub is Farley and Heller doing what they do best; creating funky house grooves.
Espiritu were a great act and produced some really unique and vibrant tracks in the early 90s.
All we need is some sunshine now (but not much chance of that Mid January in Blighty!).
Espiritu - Francisca
Espiritu - Francisca
(Junior Style House Dub)
There were lots of remixes done of this also, but for me the original still contains all that is necessary, although the Tall Paul version is also pretty epic.
The "I can find new ways to motivate them" sample is of course one of Darth Vader's immortal lines in Star Wars and hence the title.
You think you're big time?
Enjoy!
Kool World Productions - In-Vader
Kool World Productions - In-Vader
(Tall Paul's Lush Mix)
Well this is one such track, just sheer quality house music.
Big respect to the Big Speaker Music label, they are undoubtedly one of the best labels in dance music currently and one of those labels which just produces quality with every single track.
This is relatively new from 2023 and is one of those tracks which will be played for years to come.
Do you remember how you was at the start!
Trimtone - The Realist Person
(Extended Mix)
We'd get the video out and put this into the VHS and be mesmerised by the video, watching it over and over.
Flowered Up - were certainly a key part of the whole Indie Dance generation of the early 90's.
Whilst it was mainly centred around the Manchester/Northern scene and the Roses, Mondays, Inspirals, Northside, The Farm, The La's etc. Flowered Up were the London response and they did produce some quality tracks.
This was by far their best track and still sounds absolutely fantastic, this version still blows my socks off, remixed by the legend that is Lord Sabre (aka Andy Weatherall) - over 17 mins long but ever so epic.
A defining moment in club history and still the greatest music video ever made!
The best bit of the video for me was the "What you thinking - absolutely nothing!" bit, which just captured the scene.
Have a good time!
Flowered Up - Weatherall's Weekender
(Audrey Is A Little Bit More Partial Mix)
Add Sarah Cracknell's heavenly vocals and you have pop music perfection.
This track is probably more Indie Dance, then club dance floor, but in my view it is better than all the house mixes and the MAW remixes didn't really add anything other than a 4-4 beat.
I've never felt so good, I've never felt so strong!
Glorious - Indie Dance at it's finest!
Saint Etienne - Nothing Can Stop Us
This remix is stunning and just keeps looping all the amazing parts of the original.
12 minutes of pure aural delight.
This track has everything, the chords, the vocals, the groove, the piano, the guitar, heavenly.
You can certainly feel the Nile Rogers (Chic) influence in this track.
One of the all time Disco classics.
Also posted the Dave Lee remix, as there is nobody who remixes Disco classics better than Dave and this is another fine fine piece of artistry.
Enjoy!
Sheila B. Devotion - Spacer
(Freak Out Remix - Respect To Chic)
(Dave Lee Disco Fantasy Mix)
Here he is under his Lost Tribe moniker creating another sublime piece of banging ethereal trance, with some superb piano.
This one's from 1997 and was one of those tracks which fitted well in the Dream music genre.
We can fly!
Lost Tribe - Angel
(Four Four Mix)
Great remix by Terence Parker who is usually pretty spot on.
All in all a great piece of house music.
Stand up, tell everybody I've got it!
Enjoy!
Loleatta Holloway - Dreaming
(Terrence Parker's Divine Spiritual Remix)
This one is no exception and although it starts a bit slower and takes a while to build, but it was always one which rocked the joint.
Lots of remixes of this, but I like this one the best.
The Shaker - Just Lick It
(Hand & Speak Sublime Mix)
Yes, I've posted it on the PCC blog before and it is undoubtedly one of the greatest house tracks of all time.
Everything about it is sheer perfection and Jamie's vocals are just heavenly as are the delightful female background vocals.
I can't let go!
It was also a huge Alfredo track, so here is another tribute to the legend who passed away recently.
R.I.P. to both Frankie and Alfredo - quite possibly the two most influential dance music pioneers to have ever touched our worlds and now re-united in heaven.
Respect and gratitude to you both and Happy New Year to one and all.
Frankie Knuckles featuring Jamie Principle - Your Love
(US 12”)
The Directors Cut combo of Frankie and Eric Kupper produced some amazing tracks and remixes.
They were truly absolute masters of their craft.
This tracks takes a simple hook from an 80's disco track and loops it, combined with some great percussion and of course that wonderful signature Frankie piano.
Just sublime!
Spencer Parker feat. Dan Beaumont - The Look
(Director's Cut Signature Mix)
This is such a great track and it still feels very current despite being 34 years old.
It has great production, great vocals, with a superb mix of male and female vocals, a bit of rap and some glorious piano.
The compilation of artists on this track is incredible and although titled as Quincy Jones, it was more of a tribute to him as he was not directly involved.
Completely timeless.
Reach out and touch don't be afraid!
Quincy Jones - Listen Up
(Full House Mix)
His S'Express outings were always pretty good and although quite commercial they always had appeal.
This is a great remix by Lord Sabre (aka Andy Weatherall), with not much of the original, but a fine piece of work with some delightful piano.
Listen up!
S'Express - Find 'Em, Fool 'Em, Forget 'Em
(The Eighth Hour Mix)
The Rolling Stones are so iconic and their tracks are not easy to remix in a dancefloor friendly manner, but that man we know as The PDM produces an absolute gem.
This is a truly sensational remix which retains the great Stones vibe, but creates a brilliant piece of club music.
The piano in this is immense and it is a quite superb remix.
The Rolling Stones - Mess It Up
(Purple Disco Machine Extended Remix)
In all honesty, it's probably not their best work for either of them, but it's still a pretty epic track and certainly hits the spot.
Very much in the WOW remix style which we know and love, with a little bit of Sarah's glorious vocal adding that extra je ne sais quoi!
Nobody knows what's going on in my mind...but me!
Saint Etienne - Angel
(Way Out West Remix)
React 2 Rhythm made some great tracks and coupled with Fabi Paras and you had progressive heaven.
Fabi was at the very forefront of the progressive house scene background and produced and remixed many fantastic tracks.
He was also a great DJ in addition to playing the bongo's.
This track is just pure progressive power from start to finish, building, layering, changing pace but always fierce and exciting.
It also has the longest remix title in history (probably?)
React 2 Rhythm - I Know You Like It
(The Not For Love Nor Money Do I Remember Saying "I See Myself As Being Round For Quite Some Time" Remix)
It's an incredible bassline and boy did this shake the dancefloor and blow the speakers.
It was probably one of the first breakbeat tracks which created a mini-scene in itself.
Certainly more powerful in a club environment than hearing elsewhere, but a really credible track, which was very different at the time.
Burning with ecstasy!
Ooh alright!
Meat Beat Manifesto - Radio Babylon
Cracking old skool track which went a little under the radar.
Full of different samples and laced with some great old skool Italian house piano.
Definitely one to Remember!
There was a remix done a few years later which is also very good and very piano-tastic, which was also well worthy of an up!
Enjoy!
Hipsters - Remember
(Vocal Mix)
Hipsters - Remember
(Runaway Remix)
Anyone who knows the PCC blog will be well aware of my huge admiration for James Wiltshire's aka Jimmy Gomez remix work.
This is a corking track with clever use of the Kariya sample, a catchy vocal hook and a spanking bit of piano.
Intoxicated, accelerated!
Right on!
Herd & Fitz featuring Abigail Bailey - I Just Can't Get Enough
(Freemasons Remix)
Yes, they are still borderline overground, but credible enough (just).
This one is a touch Eurovision, but I can't help like it and hence consider it worthy of a post.
I know you have a special something!
Hera Björk - Je Ne Sais Quoi
(7th Heaven Club Mix)
Another superb track by the Sophie and PDM collab.
Sophie's vocals are exquisite and alongside PDM's superb remix skills you have another corking track.
Sophie and The Giants, Purple Disco Machine - Paradise
(Extended Mix)
At that time in 2009 blogs were the "in thing" and youtube was still in it's infancy and hence many tracks were very hard to find and hence we had a great network of dance music blogs ripping vinyl and sharing all our hidden gems.
As time has passed pretty much everything is now on youtube so everything is freely available.
In the early years of the blog I'd purposely avoided posting tracks which were mainstream and easy to find. However, as time has passed to still very relevant to post some of these more overground (but still underground) classics.
Here's one such track from 1991, it'll need no introduction, but it still sounds great and that piano break will always hit the spot.
It was a huge Sasha track back int'day.
Dance while the record spins!
Bizarre Inc - Playing With Knives
(Quadrant Mix)
This one is an exception though, it's deep, moody and totally engrossing.
It feels like little bombs exploding.
One of those tracks that gets better with each listen, it just grows and grows on you.
I feel hypnotised!
Depeche Mode - Only When I Lose Myself
(Lexicon Avenue Remix)
This track had so much energy, pumping, pounding and building such an atmosphere on the dancefloor.
It feels a touch faster/harder than I remember it, but maybe it was played a touch slower in clubs to mix in with the next track.
A big Oakey track back int'day!
This one literally shook the dancefloor!
I always loved a track which slowed down and then sped up, it just created an awesome atmosphere.
Cygnus X - The Orange Theme
Superbly produced and as smooth as you like.
Great remix by the legend that is Mr Morales.
Better believe!
Quality all round!
T-Bor & Jessica Rhodes - Rescue Me
(David Morales Classic Extended Mix)
Cowboy Records was one of the very best labels of the 90's most notably leading the way on the progressive house scene with the Boys Own crew.
This is a really great track full of energy, vibrancy and some corking piano.
Still sounds great 32 years on.
Enjoy!
Sono Lakota - Ice & Acid
(The Aloof Remix)
Groovy as hell and with some great instruments and a fine sprinkling of piano.
Get down!
Oh yes!
Smooch - Disco Heaven
(Women Respond To Brass Mix)
It is not too far to say that Acid House and dance music as we have experienced for over 35 years wouldn't have happened without the inspiration and genius of Alfredo.
It was Alfredo and his legendary sets at Amnesia in 1987 which ignited the passion of Paul Oakenfold, Danny Rampling, Nicky Holloway (and many others) that lead to the development of the Acid House scene in the UK, which then exploded into the rave scene and the rest is dance music history.
After being entranced by his totally eclectic Balearic sets in Amnesia, they all returned to the UK and tried to recreate the same vibe and scene.
Oakey created the Project club, Spectrum and then Land of Oz, Danny created Shoom and Nicky created, Sin and Trip and Acid House was well and truly born.
All down to the inspiration created by Alfredo.
A huge part of Alfredo's DJing philosophy was playing a massive variety of different types of tracks many of which weren't strictly dance tracks put played at the right time mixed in the right way were just pure gold.
How do I pick a single track to honour the passing of the great legend?
Well having thought about it some what, I thought of a track which was not strictly dance, but just perfect and fully epitomised the tracks which Alfredo dropped at Amnesia.
So here it is a wonderful piece of Balearic artistry frequently dropped by Alfredo at Amnesia.
Rest In Peace legend Alfredo - we will always be indebted for the inspiration you provided which created the scene which we all took so much pleasure from.
Total respect! R.I.P.
Bruce Springsteen - I'm On Fire
(Cousin Cole's Bad Desire Mix)
I heard it and just fell in love with it.
It is incredible piece of laid back deep house with a real Keinemusik feel.
The vocals are just gorgeous and oh so soothing.
The only problem is that it is a little too short and could do with at least an extra 2 to 3 mins.
Regardless, here's hoping that this gets played for all those who are clubbing this Christmas.
Imagine this being dropped at midnight on New Years Eve. Heavenly!
Happy Christmas to one and all - have a great time, live life to the full and stay safe!
Qrion feat. Pinkpirate - Lean Into Light
(Extended Mix)
This is one of the great pleasures of continuing with the PCC blog and why after all these years I continue to post great tracks.
Great remix by 7th Heaven. The piano in this is just superb.
Used to love this back int'day and it really rocked the dancefloor.
It was a huge Tony De Vit track and one he is pretty reknown for playing and also remixing.
I never went to Trade/Turnmills, but by all accounts it was off the scale.
Hear that funky groove!
99th Floor Elevators - Hooked
(7th Heaven's Back To Turnmills Mix)
Always went down a storm this one.
Raw, hard edged but full on hands in the air when that piano dropped.
Oh yeah!
Interceptor 17 - Interceptor 17
(Original)
Full of energy, pounding and pulsing, continuously building then exploding.
Trance just like we love it.
Get on it!
Kamaya Painters - Endless Wave
(Albion Remix)
She is without doubt one of my all time favourite female vocalists and every track she has ever touched is golden.
Her tracks also remix well because the vocals are so amazing.
Eric Kupper did a series of house based remixes and they are all great.
This is one of them, which keeps all the amazing qualities of the original track, but just gives it that extra dance-ability and house feel.
Simply gorgeous!
Diana Ross - Touch Me In The Morning
(Eric Kupper Remix)
This is the same Raze (aka Vaughan Mason) as "Break For Love" the all time house classic.
Different vocalists this time, including some great rapping from Doug Lazy.
It's a slick piece of hip house with some great piano.
All I want it the bass, yeah!
Raze - Bass Power
(Club)
It's from 1991 and it used to be on a mix set tape which I used to play over and over.
It's got great vocals and some great synth riffs, I just love the laid back feel of it.
You can't tell me - what to do!
Regime - What To Do
(Casablanca Mix)
There are lots of remixes out there of this, but I still think the original is the best.
It's funky, it's vibey, a tad cheesey?, but definitely infectious.
Enjoy!
René Et Gaston - Vallée De Larmes
In my opinion certainly overground, but it was very good and very catchy and although it rarely got played out in the country's most discerning clubs it is still a great track and worthy of PCC status.
Tim and Jez were both great contributors to the dance music scene for many years and both were omnipresent on the scene in Leeds which was playground of many of my clubbing years in the early 90's.
The track uses the amazing Kate Bush vocals to great effect, contains some great piano and is just a great catchy, sing-a-long track.
Like all PCC's is still sounds great today and that is testament to it's quality.
Utah Saints - Something Good
Immortalised by the line "what's she gonna look like with a chimney on her".
I remember the first time I heard it was on a Allister Whitehead mix tape, which I played to death as it was also the first time I'd heard the Jimmy Gomez remix of Anthony White - Love Me Tonight, which became one of my all time favourite tracks.
Boy did that mix tape get some stick, I must have rewound the Anthony White track hundreds of times.
Lots of remixes of this, but it was the Junior remix which I first heard and to me is still the best version out there.
Quality house music which has stood the test of time, despite the Chimney reference.
Enjoy!
Urban Discharge featuring She - Drop A House
(Junior Sound Factory Mix)
Me thinks that this is where Morales drew inspiration for his riff on his amazing remix of Mariah Carey's - Dream Lover.
Well this track is just like the remix title suggests a hot piano house mix.
Seriously folks this is a legendary track and that vocal has been sampled many times.
Classic house music!
John Rocca - I Want It To Be Real
(Farley's Hot House Piano Mix)
