That piano just hits the sweet spot and combined with the great ethereal vocals instantly grabs your attention.
Sounds a touch dated now, but still has an exciting aura about it.
It's you, that I want, it's you that I need, it's you!
Love the last line.
What this ain't serious?
Sheer Taft Featuring Mito – Atlantis
(Vocal Mix)
Superb vocals, great groove and some corking piano.
Really classy house music, lively pumping and grooving!
30 years on still sounding fresh and on point.
I've got my pride - I've got to break away!
Taktix - Pride And Self Respect
(Jazz 'N' Groove Vocal Mix)
This track is a true masterpiece and almost classical.
It has amazing breakdowns, build up, mood and tempo changes.
A really stunning piece of aural pleasure.
Timeless and just so pure.
Heavenly!
Simon O'Shine - Your Distant World
(Original Mix)
This is new and is pretty spanking.
Fast paced, energetic and enough to send you into orbit.
Oakey has always been at the cutting edge of new dance music and I sometimes feel he is less acknowledged than people like Sasha (who has a God-like status) which I feel is much more appropriate to Oakey.
Oakey was there at the very beginning and was largely responsible for the Acid House boom which created club culture as we knew to love it.
Respect - he will always be recognised as a one of the true GOATs in my mind!
Paul Oakenfold & Daxson - RAMsterdam
(Extended Mix)
Using many samples and cooking them all up nicely.
It's a catchy little vibe, maybe a tad too commercial, but endearing all the same.
Enjoy!
S - Bam - I Want My Freedom
(Remix)
Ultra cool remix by PDM up there with one of his best (no faint praise there).
Jay Kay's music is so made for remixing into great dance music as his vocals and his own production are always top notch.
A really great example of how a good pop track can be dancified to make a great club track.
Kudos to both artist and remixer!
Only a fool could walk away from me this time!
Jamiroquai - Cloud 9
(Purple Disco Machine Remix)
Quivver did some great remixes.
This was big in an Oakey Essential Mix, if I remember correctly.
Probably not liked by LZ fans, but a really great piece of remix work which I think uses the original really well and creates a real dancefloor epic.
Quality from start to finish.
Led Zeppelin - Babe I'm Gonna Leave You
(The Quivver Mix)
Stay with it though folks, as they are only here courtesy of yet another barnstorming remix from the genius of TE.
The consistency and amazingly high standard of all TE remixes is quite remarkable.
This is good as it contains very little Boyzone and is mainly TE just rockin' the gaff with another thunderous production.
Pure Class designed for the Club!
Enjoy!
Boyzone - All That I Need
(Trouser Enthusiasts Darkness Day Dub) (No Sex Mix)
Again very chilled and very lovely.
A perfect Cafe Del Mar track, it's just got a great aura about it and the piano is delightful.
Lovely vocals and super lyrics, very upbeat, proper Balearic bliss.
Welcome to a nu day!
Lem Springsteen · Imaani - A Nu Day (Welcome)
(Cubanix Remix)
This time courtesy of a fabulous remix by the legend that was Frankie.
This is very much in his classic style and classy in everyway.
Great vocals, sumptuous piano just so smooth and easy on the ear.
Delightful!
Andrea Mendez - Bring Me Love
(Classic Frankie Mix)
Courtesy of a great remix by Mr Morales and some very powerful vocals from Lonnie Gordon.
The piano in this is pure class and just brings so much life to this track.
Top class house music.
This track should have been much bigger and is one which escaped my initial attention.
It was one which I don't ever recall hearing out in the clubs.
Very much on an Allister Whitehead type of vibe.
Quality!
Lonnie Gordon - Do You Want It
(Bad Yard Club Mix)
They were one of the bands which I totally loved as a young teen and their sound and consistency was always super impressive.
Anything Vince Clarke ever touched just pure gold whether for Depeche, Yazoo, The Assembly or of course Erasure.
The Clarke-Bell collaborations were always magic with Andy's great vocal prowess and Vince's technical genius.
This track just epitomises the Erasure quality coupled with a great 7th Heaven and you have a great pop track with just enough club vibe to sneak it into PCC status.
Think about it baby!
Erasure - Just A Little Love
(7th Heaven Club Remix)
Just an piece of aural delight.
Steve Helstrip's trance work was always super special and this is another exquisite remix.
The breakdowns on this are so chilled but so energising at the same time.
A real trance masterpiece.
Usual Aspect - Mr Blue
(Thrillseekers Remix)
It hits all the key spots with lots of driving energy, tempo changes and a great overall vibe.
When done well trance is always such a great genre.
This would still down well in any club.
Right on!
Witness Of Wonder - Emotion In Motion
(Thrillseekers Remix)
Superb vocals, great lyrics, sublime production from Frankie and some lush piano chords.
A really fantastic track quite reminiscent of Luther and Janet's - Best Things In Life Are Free (yes it's that good).
Musical perfection - not far off!
Will Downing - There's No Living Without You
(Classic Club Mix)
Jay Kay at his best with great vocal delivery combined with a sublime Ashly Beedle remix.
When Ashley's on it, he's on it.
This is a just such a glorious summer track.
Pure class!
Why do you have to drop that bomb on me?
Jamiroquai - Seven Days in Sunny June
(Ashley Beedle Heavy Disco Vocal Remix)
This track for me captured all his musical talents, some spine tingling piano, some great bird noises and aural sound effects which just took you on a building trance journey.
Possibly not as dancefloor friendly as some tracks, but it was very nicely produced.
It was also pretty trailblazing at that time in 1995 and certainly captured Sasha's attention who was deeply inspired by BT.
The piano breakdown from 7 mins 53 secs in is just heavenly and simple divine!
Enjoy the journey!
BT - Divinity
This is one of Janet's lesser known tracks from 1990, but it gets the Steve A treatment laden with great piano.
Janet's great vocals and the energetic upbeat tempo coupled with Steve's remixing genius create a fine little track and certainly one which should have had more club exposure.
A bit of a forgotten gem this one.
Enjoy!
Janet Jackson - Alright
(Steve Anderson DMC Mix)
I've still got all their EP's on vinyl and just loved their vibe.
More indie dance than prime club music, but pure class all the same.
Part of the Madchester vibe at the time and musically (almost) on a par with The Roses (well maybe The La's).
The track was some wonderful ethereal vocals and a fizzing electro vibe, with some lush jangly guitar.
Also a favourite of Chris and James I believe and played in some of their sets.
Still sounds amazing 35 years on!
We're going stupid once again!
Paris Angels - Perfume (Loved up)
It reminds me of Saint Etienne in their Fox Base Alpha years.
Great remix by the legend Frankie.
Chirpy little vocals, a nice chilled summer vibe and some lush piano chords.
Enjoy!
Feela - Sweet Temptation
(Frankie Knuckles Classic Club Mix)
Just really smooth classic house grooves, that just float along.
Nothing complicated, just smooth, subtle and understated, but oh so pleasant.
Still sounds great 34 years on!
Mr Fingers - Stars
It's subtle, steady, builds gradually but features some lovely moments.
Talked rap kind of rhymes against some lush piano chords creating a Massive Attack type vibe.
Very nice and chilled for Summer.
Would go down a treat at Cafe Del Mar!
Joshua Idehen - Could Be Forever
(Prins Thomas Diskomiks)
Jay Kay was a real unique talent and such a breath of fresh air when he arrived on the scene in the early 90's.
Some of his tracks were dancefloor gold when remixed and this is a good one.
He always had good lyrics to support his great vocals and his funky vibe.
Baby baby I feel these sweet sensations, yeah!
Jamiroquai - Love Foolosophy
(Raul Rincon Remix)
Very M-People-esque.
Great vocals, a really chilled and cool Sade-esque vibe and some nice subtle piano.
Still sounds great, 36 years on.
Harriet - Temple Of Love
(Tuff Stuff)
What I love about this guy, is that he produces music which is just what I want to hear.
Most notably, great dance music with fantastic piano breakdowns.
He is one of most refreshing artists to come onto the scene for many years and I hope he becomes huge.
His style is very reminiscent of the old skool type tracks from the early 90s when everything piano was heavenly.
That's 4 corking tracks which are up their with anything else I've heard produced in recent years.
This is one of the fundamental reasons I've continued with my blog for so many years, it's coming across tracks which just hit you and immediately give you that sense of euphoria that great dance music is all about.
This is quite simply another piano laden banger.
Right on - see the light!
Verdo - Let In The Light
Gorgeous laid back trance which just soothes the soul.
Always laden with subtle yet so effective piano, they are things of exquisite beauty.
As with the two tracks already posted this is another absolute piece of musical magic.
I definitely want it!
Verdo - I Want It
As with all their work G&D provide another amazing production which compliments the excellent vocals which are voiced rather than sung, but nonetheless sound great and really create a strong vibe.
This feeling is all new, I want you addicted to me.
Rachael Starr - Till There Was You
Gabriel & Dresden Club Mix)
Nush were always epic and pretty much everything they touched was piano tinged gold.
This is no exception combining Drizabone's great vocals with some lush piano chords to make a great house classic.
The track first came out in 1991, but this remix was a few years later in 1995.
I always enjoyed this track and glad to hear that it still sounds so good after all these years on.
Viva la house musique!
Drizabone - Real Love
(Nush Glamour Mix)
Although not a big fan of Sasha's DJ musical style post 94/95 prior to that he was one of the GOATs.
I found his DJ sets post 1995 just plain boring and could never understand the adulation and following he got.
In my opinion he just played long boring spacey tracks which although ok, never really peaked or reached the heights of many other DJs of that era.
My memories of him from the early 90's will always be the ones I cherish.
A bit about these remix, fizzing, energetic, exciting and one of his best, post 95, so get on it!
Cast adrift on a troubled dream!
Doves – Jetstream
(Sasha Remix)
Raw, freshy, funky and authentic.
This was a sign of things to come in house music.
A classic and trailblazing most definitely.
Dhar Braxton - Jump Back (Set Me Free)
(Club Mix)
This uses all the usual Freemasons charms and formula and creates yet another piece of superb dance friendly fodder.
Fast paced, layered with piano and using the fabulous Beyoncé vocals to great effect.
Baby seem like everywhere I go I see you!
Beyoncé - Déjà Vu
(Freemasons Extended Club Mix)
Gorgeous vocals by Gemma Hayes and an equally superb remix by Yotto.
This track just has such a delightful vibe, one of those with just swathes and swaddles you with warmth through subtle grooves.
All I feel is sadness now, taking over, taking over!
Above & Beyond feat. Gemma Hayes
- Counting Down The Days
(Yotto Remix)
They always just nailed their tracks and remixes.
It's not often you get a really great male vocal in trance tracks, but hats off to Richard Bedford, his great vocals really enhance a superb track.
The A&B production is just superb as per usual.
They were really masters of their craft.
I've wrestled with angels all my life!
Trance heaven!
Above & Beyond - Alone Tonight
(Above & Beyond's Club Mix)
Some delightful piano blended throughout some delicious grooves.
This one would also go down nicely as the tempo rises at the Cafe Del Mar.
Groove on!
Furry Phreaks - Gonna Find A Way
(Main Mix)
When that piano kicks in you can almost feel the beach and the hot sun.
Very Café Del Mar-esque!
Just a delightful piece of Ibizan delight.
Very interesting to know that it's actually from 2017 and just replicates the '89 Ibizan feel.
Very nicely done.
Bring on the sunshine!
Azura - ParaÃso '89
This one didn't have as much floor time as it should have, as it's a corking old skool track.
A nice catchy rhythm, some nice female vocals and a real funky groove and some nice piano.
I hope you feel the same way!
Gary Wallace Presents Ecstacy - Gotta Have You
I always think this has a Prince vibe about it.
A cracking little piano riff adds to the house appeal.
A nice little groover!
What are you tellin' me?
A'me Lorain - Whole Wide World
(Wingate 12" House Remix)
An absolute corker of a track and almost as good as the amazing Blind Faith, which is right up there as one of my all time faves and was posted on the PCC blog back in 2009.
This is just a slice of sublime dance music.
I love everything about the track, the vocals, the vibrancy, the originality, the piano is off the charts and the whole production is just spot on.
A true hidden gem and a track which should have been massive.
If in any doubt drop it in any of your sets and you'll get a great crowd reaction.
Just top draw dance club music.
I see your love!
Lovely!
Sensuround - When I Get To Heaven
(Red Mix)
Superb production by Eric Kupper as always with lots of great piano.
This is how house music should sound, raw, authentic, vibrant, energetic and full of great vocals and piano.
A cracking house gem, that should have been bigger!
Praise him!
Connie Harvey - Make Sweet Music
(Eric Kupper Mix)
This has his signature style all over it and he does a great job of transforming a pretty standard track into a really banger.
Lots of great builds, great bits of piano and some delightful key changes.
Top notch remix again Mr Day.
Ce Ce Peniston - Hit By Love
(Delorme Remix)
This was a track which was really big in clubs back in the day and was always one that was popular with a lot of top jocks.
Some good piano breaks and those well known vocals.
Always sounded good on the dancefloor and was a good track in warm up sets.
Said don't you want it!
There are quite a few different mixes of this, but this is the best.
Blackwood - I Feel You
(N.Y. Mix)
This one does feel a bit dated and only just sneaks in to make the grade.
It's just the piano that saves it, as I'm not much into the vocals.
I'm risking my credibility with these last 2 posts, so I'll make sure my next few are on the money.
Albertino Featuring David Syon -Your Love Is Crazy
(Bueno Mix)
It has lots of charm, lots of energy and as mentioned is a tad too commercial, but very likeable all the same and just sneaks enough with enough to give it PCC status.
Probably not my strongest post, but a catchy little (and unknown) track.
Enjoy (hopefully!)
Active - Side By Side
(Club Mix)
Dirty Channels are right on it at the moment and this is a real stonker.
The piano is vibrant, energetic and downright bangin'.
Another one from Parky's great radio show, respect to the legend.
Dirty Channels - Guilty
It's got classical piano vibes and is very chilled in essence, but then grooves and builds, up the tempo somewhat and then relaxing back down, but always keep you highly engaged.
A very special track, beautifully produced and very compelling.
Enjoy!
Alan Dixon - Edge of Forever
(Prins Thomas Diskomiks feat. Bugge Wesseltoft)
Piano-licious throughout, this brings a smile to the face and a joy to the heart.
Pretty simple in it's formula and make up but very effective.
Enjoy!
Clive From Accounts - I've Been Waiting
Much respect for David Penn and most certainly one of the best producers/remixers of the current generation.
This is vibey upbeat and comes with a great piano breakdown, which adds that extra vital ingredient to make a great club track.
You make my heart your home, I can't let go!
David Penn - Satisfy My Soul
(Extended Mix)
Not to much original about this one and it samples from everywhere, but it is very catchy and creates a great old skool vibe.
Lots of Italo-house piano and just a great little groove.
How do you see me now?
Tracy Blue - To Myself
(Club Version)
Love Hip-House and feel it offers so much more than Hip-Hop which I always find a bit drab and lacking.
This has loads of great piano in it as well as some fine rapping.
The only thing that hasn't aged well is probably the song title.
However, Tony Scott did some cracking tracks and this is certainly one of them.
Tony Scott - Gangster Boogie
(Remix-Version)
