The sample has been very widely used on so many tracks most notably DSK's great track from the early 90's.
This has the full on Keinemusik vibe, just ebbing and flowing with that lovely chilled aura, yet at the same time keep you fully locked in.
If we could let our feelings get emotional!
Jazzy & Ankhoi - Closer To The Floor
(Extended Mix)
Lots of great piano and some nice steel drums which always sound great.
It has a very nice summer vibe, which is always welcome at this time of year when it is cold and devoid of sun in the UK.
Cracking little tune.
Enjoy!
Le Chev - Pan Man
Republica were great in the mid 90's and Saffron (Samantha Speckling) was a captivating performer and deserved a much bigger stage.
This track is superb, catchy, cheesy, with loads of guitar and just an overall sass.
Enjoy!
Republica – Drop Dead Gorgeous
This has such a great feel, yet is quite deep and dark.
The piano in it is heavenly against some hard percussive beats.
Done well great house music doesn't have to be complex.
Moodswings - (Works Of Atreus) - The 6 Train
It starts a little steady with a fairly slow tempo, but then really picks up about half way through when it suddenly becomes a lot more dance orientated and then just continues to grow from there.
When the piano kicks in then it really starts to take off.
Pure class!
ABC - Ocean Blue
(Atlantic Mix)
The power of piano is never to be underestimated, it's presence in so many tracks make the difference between plodder and corker and this is a great example.
Don't stop!
Enjoy!
Aquarius - All I Really Want
(Parts 1&2)
Michael Gray has been around the scent for several decades producing fantastic house music under his various guises, as Greed, Hustlers Convention, Full Intention to name just a few.
His formula is tried and tested and all his work entails great vocals and great piano to produce house classics.
This is very much another in that vein.
The man has legend status!
Michael Gray (feat. Phebe Edwards) - Life Will Be
(Extended Mix)
I've always loved everything Saint Etienne right from the very beginning back in 1990 with their epic first two releases "Only Love Can Break Your Heart" and "Kiss and Make Up" which I still have both on 12".
Since then have continued to produce brilliant Indie Pop records which when remixed have produced some fantastic PCCs which have already been posted.
This track is a great jolly and energetic dance/pop track with great vocals (as always) by Sarah Cracknell and joined by Tim Burgess (lead singer and frontman of The Charlatans).
Happy Christmas one and all!
Saint Etienne - I Was Born On Christmas Day
Laurent Véronnez produced some amazing tracks more often under his Airwave guise.
This has everything, energy drive, builds and some great chilled piano chords.
Just an epic of dance music.
Velvet Girl - Velvet
(Original Mix)
If there was ever a track I could picture as being played at Cafe Del Mar this would be up there.
It starts and finishes with the noise of the waves washing up on the sea shore, a la outside Cafe Del Mar, then drops into the beautiful melodic 98bpm Balearic beats, gorgeous female vocals and some delightful piano.
Balearic heaven, I can almost feel the sun!
A breath of sweet inspiration!
I just wanna love you!
Emotion - I Just Wanna Love You
(Love Slowdown Mix)
It starts off with a real groove and then just keeps on building and fizzing, slowly drawing you in, then slows and you perhaps think it's not going to really go anywhere and then the piano is unleashed and it kicks and just keeps on kicking.
Another track from Parky's radio sure - keep 'em coming legend!
Mike Misiu - Hold Your Body
Well this is a fine example, I'd say that the remix doesn't had a huge amount to the original version, but that's probably a bit of an impossible task.
This is one of my real favourite tracks and always put me in a different place.
The combination of musical talents on this with Bernard, Jonny, Neil and Chris is just off the scale and they combine and complement so effectively.
This track is just genius and the remix just allows it to flow by virtually playing the original twice.
One of the great tracks of our era.
I love you, more than you love me!
Electronic - Getting Away With It
(Greg Wilson Edit)
Such a great example of piano house which can only be summed up respecting the title.
As a non-vocal track of over 10 minutes in length it never once fails to engage you and when that piano picks up and kicks back in towards the end.
Oh boy, yes we feel it.
Such a classy production which will always be a timeless PCC.
The Vision - Laidback & Groovy
I'd like to dedicate this to all the lovers in the house!
Farley and Heller were always so consistent with their remixes and although I felt some of their stuff was a touch "too US" on occasions, this was certainly one of their top notch remixes.
Superb vocals by the legendary Michael Watford, one of the great house vocalists for amny years and sadly no longer with us.
The piano in this track aligned to the Fire Island percussive beats make this a real stand out track.
Still sounds great 30 years on!
Michael Watford - Love Change Over
(Fire Island Vocal Mix)
This has reworked the fabulous Michelle Shelley vocals from the original and also tinkled with other aspects of the production to give it a great fresh and new feel.
Great to hear this again and I'm sure it will be a biggie in the clubs.
Michelle Shellers - Rise
(DJ Spen & Thommy Davis Vocal Reproduction)
This has it all the energy, the build ups, the breaks and is a really great track.
Maybe the lack of vocals and any piano peak sections reduced it's popularity.
Will always be a banger for me.
Enjoy!
Transa - Transtar
I'm a big fan of Yousef's productions and this is laden with piano and also has some really great change of pace portions.
Nice vocals and an aura which just makes you "feel good!"
Do you wanna feel good!
Yousef feat Alexx - I Feel Good
Very much in the Keinemusik vibe.
Just such a great aura and cosy feel to it.
It just relaxes you, excites you and soothes you all in one.
Very nice indeed!
Rio Kosta - Mountain Top
(Nico Morano & Fabio Aurea Remix)
Clubland made some absolutely corking tracks and although this is not quite up there with "Love Strain" it is still a very well produced and exciting track.
Great vocals once again by Zemya and some delightful piano by Eric Kupper.
Just lovely and I'd say a very underated and underplayed track.
Get on it!
Clubland feat. Zemya Hamilton - Hypnotized
(Eric Kupper Timeless 12'' Vocal Mix)
It was certainly a monumental track and one which showcased all his musical talents.
Full of glorious layers of piano and also some exquisite guitar strings, in conjunction with Tori's ethereal vocals.
It's quite a journey at 13 mins, but always keep you fully immersed in the track and what's coming next.
One I never heard on the dancefloor, but I suspect it would have had a great impact.
Most certainly a great example of progressive house and one that still sounds amazing some 30 years on.
I've also added a PVD remix which is very solid and although less musical and creative, it certainly bangs.
BT Featuring Tori Amos - Blue Skies
(BT's Delphinium Days Mix)
(Paul Van Dyk's Erinnern Indigo Mix)
Nice little groove and some great piano.
House music doesn't have to be complex to make you move.
Enjoy!
Dee Gorgeous - Better Than Sex
(Extended Club Mix)
Another one from Parky's great radio show.
This has some great piano and some lush female French vocals from Chäm.
A really great, vibey and energetic track which has a really great feel.
Enjoy!
Dennis Liber feat. Chäm - Mystérieuse Rebelle
What follows is good, but so, so overplayed and a tad too commercial.
All though that said this was a major Hac anthem.
It was probably that it was some months later played in every trashy club and bar all over the country.
However, it still sounds great and Sybil's vocals are just magnificent and the piano is just golden!
30 odd years on it still holds it's own.
I will never, no, no, never, love again!
West End Ft. Sybil - The Love I Lost
(Unrequited Mix)
It's been around for a few years now as released in 2019.
It has a little bit of a "Moby - Go" vibe in it which I'm sure you'll recognise.
I love vocals really smooth and soothing and the piano is lush.
Metroplane feat. Daniel Wilson - Be Where I Am
(Extended Mix)
Very big in the Manchester clubs in the late 90's and of course draws it's origins from the fabulous Three Degrees track from 1978.
It builds and builds then explodes, goes some more and then builds again.
A really great track and sure to set any dancefloor on fire.
Hot, hot, hot!
Mirror Ball - Given Up
(Original 12" Mix)
I love all of Moby's old skool tracks, they were always great and often laced with piano.
This was on the same 12" as Drug Fits The Face" but is a better track in my opinion.
Piano-licious from start to finish and just a great feel good old skool track.
Enjoy!
Barracuda - Party Time
Great production, superb vocals and some delightful piano.
As mentioned a very underrated track which should have been a real club smash.
There is so much tosh out there and yet real gems like this sometimes fail to see the rewards for such a great track.
Definitely one I'll always champion.
Get on it!
MING & Game Chasers - Hold Me Close
(Original Club Mix)
There were quite a few remixes of this one and some credible ones, but this was always the best remix for me.
Yes, it's a tad commercial it it's great also.
Great vocals, great lyrics, great piano and a real feel good vibe.
I'll be loving you forever and ever!
Moony - Dove (I'll Be Loving You)
(T&F vs. Moltosugo Club Mix)
It sounds a little dated now, but it still holds a certain charm and was a big track back int' day.
I always thought the vocals were "I've been missing ya", but I'm pretty sure they will be "Hazme Sonar", which roughly translated means make a noise.
We always got caught out with foreign lyrics and adopted our own chants of what we thought we'd heard. Ha ha.
Enjoy!
Morenas - Hazme Soñar
(Massimino & Andrea Gemolotto Club Mix)
Lights on and this blasting out as everyone came together as one on the floor.
It's just a great pop sone from 1985, but 40 years on, it still sounds awesome.
The saxophone in this is superb also, as with many 80's tracks.
This was very much a one hit wonder, but oh what a hit.
Certainly worthy of PCC status in that true Balearic mould.
Colors - Nevermind
However, this Afro House remix certainly does a great job here.
Very much in the Keinemusik style which has become so popular.
This uses the exquisite Nelly vocals to great effect adding in the afro house piano stabs and chants.
Superbly done!
You've got what it takes to set me free!
Nelly Furtado - Say It Right
(Faros Remix)
This one fell into the overplayed, too commercial bag at the time, however 16 years on, it feels apt to start posting some of these tracks now.
They are still very much PCCs and very certainly massive back in the day.
This has a big Sasha track often dropped at Shelleys in Stoke - what a club that was!
Love it or hate it, it is certainly a great track.
Enjoy!
New Atlantic - I Know
(Love Decade Original Mix)
His last few new tracks have marked a move to quite a different style to his more traditional classic house for which he is so renown for several dacades.
However, it still retains that great Todd production and most certainly bangs.
This comes with a fierce drum roll and some serious house beats.
It's more than ok!
Todd Terry - Feelin' Right, It's Alright
It draws and awful lot from Inner City's - Good Life and at times even feels like it.
Mark Archer was behind this (later of Altern8 fame).
Sounds a bit dated now, but can imagine it being monstrous on the floor back in '89.
Enjoy a trip down memory lane to the early days.
Nexus 21 – (Still) Life Keeps Moving
(Club Mix)
Great piece of crunchy Chicago house typified by Strictly Rhythm tracks.
The vocal snippets will sound very familiar, but it's the piano stabs which I like.
Great track for a Sunday most certainly.
Cevin Fisher behind this one.
Sunday School - House Is a Feeling
(Hardtrax Mix)
Just love the smooth and slow build, the great vocals and the atmosphere this creates.
I bet this sounds superb when dropped on the dancefloor and slowly mixed in and out.
The slow build just keeps on building a full 6 minutes and then explodes at 6.11 with a superb piano breakdown.
Superb vocals by Lady Linn - entrancing!
A piece of class!
Make me so high!
FCL - Can We Try
Love everything about this and it just oozes class.
Yet another fine Ray Mang remix, tht guy's good.
Thrown on your disco boots this is a seriously good track.
Enjoy!
Andromeda Orchestra - Don't Stop
(Ray Mang Special Extended Mix)
He posted the Diss-Cuss remix which I'm not overly keen on.
This mix from 1994 is much better and is very much more in the classic house vibe which I feel suits Eve and her tremendous vocals best.
Like most of her tracks it's a classy piece of vocal house and still sounds great.
Fine remix by Evolution as always.
This was co-written by Boy George and was originally intended to be a Culture Club track which never saw the light of day.
Eve Gallagher - Change Your Mind
(Evolution Extended Mix)
Evolution always produced great tracks.
This is like so many of those great tracks from mid 90's in that Shiva, BT, style.
Long journeys of tracks building slowly and then not quite peaking but still creating that feel good factor.
The type of tracks Sasha and Diggers were playing back then, good but not quite my bag.
Great vocals from Lisa Millet here also.
Evolution - Your Love Is Calling
(The Mix)
Tall Paul behind this one and I have to say it is very unlike anything he would play or usually make/remix.
It's just a great piece of vocal house and is an excellent and underplayed track.
Great remix by the Nush boys, but that is always guaranteed.
It's you that I'm falling for!
Escrima - Deeper
(Nush Vocal Remix)
This one is not quite on the Pjanoo level, but has a similar vibe.
In fact it is a bit later a watered down less intense Pjanoo.
Still a cracking track though and would be sure to light up the dancefloors.
Eric Prydz - 2Night
(Original Mix)
I think if you asked anybody to name both their favourite trance DJs as well as remixers Ferry's name would always appear.
Additionally he has so many aliases - you can hardly keep up.
This is a real monster of a track - just another trance epic.
The original fist came out in 1998, but this remix was a couple of years after and 25 years on, it is still just as epic.
Love the sample of REVELATION 3:20
"I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me."
Electrique Boutique - Revelation
(Ferry Corsten Remix)
So pleased the great man is back and well again.
This is a corking track and dare I say it very unlike Todd "The God".
He still is usually fierce crunchy house bits with a groove to die for, where this one is a bit more hands in the air and piano-tastic.
I'm not complaining mind, as it's a belter, just a bit different to the traditional TT style which we know and love.
Keep 'em coming TT.
Todd Terry featuring Lyn Jada - I Can't Stop
I've mot heard it for ages until I heard it on one of Parky's remix sets.
This one is a real groover, catchy as hell, totally disco-licious and a real "put a smile on your face" track.
Groove on!
No need to ring the bell!
Jamie Lewis and Nick Morris - Sunshine Hotel
(Original Main Mix)
It's been around 15 years now, but it still sounds right on the pulse.
Of course, homage must be paid to the original inspiration for this dating back to 1979 and Millie Jackson's – We Got To Hit It Off (which I posted on the blog a few months ago).
That's the beauty about dance music - always borrowing, sampling and re-working to create something different and reinventing.
This one is highly addictive - be warned!
Tom Trago - Use Me Again
(Carl Craig Rework)
Still sounding amazing after 26 years on.
There are loads of different remixes of this and the Original takes some beating.
That said I think this version which actually came out 6 years later is probably my fave.
PVD just creates something which makes the oriuginal even better (and much longer - which is a huge bonus).
Just an epic, epic trance classic.
I think the reason I've not posted it before now, is that I wanted to check through all the remixes to try and determine which is the best, and here you have it.
Enjoy to the max - it's a thing of beauty!
The Thrillseekers – Ultimate Synaesthesia
(Paul van Dyk Remix)
Dating back to 1991, this was before mash ups became a thing and was probably one of the earliest types.
I think the reason I like it so much is because the mash up features one of my favourite tracks Kites by Ultraviolet as well as India's - Lover Who Rocks You. Both great tracks in there own right and both already posted.
This blend though is just full on and right on the money.
Brings back some great memories of the epic days of the early 90's.
Enjoy!
Nipper – Now That's What I Call A Bootleg
The Lover Who Rocks Your Kite
This was one of "The" big tracks of 1991.
It was everywhere, played in every club on every mix tape and played by all the best jocks.
There are lots of remixes and versions of this, but this was "the one".
It still sounds amazing all these years on and has that same energy and excitement.
Amazing vocals by Deborah Cooper and the production my C&C is just on another level.
Those boys were the guru's.
What a track.
La da de, da da,da!
Clivill̩s & Cole РPride (In The Name Of Love)
(Club Mix)
Mariah's amazing vocals and Morales superb remixing have combined on so many tracks and they are always brilliant.
Right back to the first Mariah remix (Dream Lover) he did in 1992 where he requested that Mariah re-performed her vocals, which was unheard of at the time.
This is very much in the same tried and tested formula, Mariah's honey coated vocals and Morales fierce percussion and delightful piano.
Vocal house music at it's best.
Mariah Carey - Can't Take That Away (Mariah's Theme)
(Morales Club Mix)
From start to finish this track rocks, builds, peaks and then marches on again.
A really great track which still sounds crisp, authentic and pretty fierce all these years on.
A great piece of trance which has stood the test of time, unlike so many other trance tracks.
Corfu - Snake Charmer
(Mantra Remix)
This was massive on pretty much every discerning dancefloor across the UK.
The "Howdy Disco Citizens" line was always great and the segue to a Disco section in the track.
However, it was the fierce synth vibes which really made this fizz and bang.
Amazing track which would still rock any dancefloor!
D.O.P - Future Le Funk
(Original Mix)
It has a really nice aura to it and has a feel of Robyn, Madonna and a touch of Bicep as well as being a really effective piece of dance music.
Nice build up and nice breakdowns, I'm pretty sure it would work very well on the dancefloor.
No need to dance on your own to this one!
Colyn - Dancing On My Own
(Extended Mix)
Great lyrics, great vocals, smooth rhythm and some delightful piano.
Not the mention the seductive oohs and aahs.
Another track which should of got more floor-play!
Oooh, right there!
Conception Feat. Lantanza Brown - Love Struck
(Original Vocal)
Whether it's under his PG Tips, Well Hung Parliament moniker or his own name his remixes are always great pieces of aural pleasure.
This is a journey that builds and then like all his remixes has a pretty immense breakdown.
Again the sort of tracks which work best on the dancefloor which is of course their purpose of intention.
Just lovely!
Coldcut - Feeling Strong
(The Well Hung Parliament Adventure)
Always a great label Toytonics and churns out some real quality house music.
Most definitely one of the best current dance labels.
The track is just a luscious piece of laid back summer house music with some delightful piano and great Italian vocals.
The title translation is "Perfect as you are!"
Spot on!
Another track taken from Mr Park's very fine radio show to which I've indebted for a lot of the great new tracks which I post on the PCC blog.
Respect to the legend that is Parky and delighted that he is fully recovered from his recent health problems.
Long live the legend!
Sam Ruffillo - Perfetta Cosi
(Extended Mix)
Who would have thought that this would still sound so great all these years on.
This has been sampled to death in many dance records.
It really is a fantastic track filled with great instruments and great hooks.
Amazing production from Patrick Adams.
Respect!
Cloud One - Disco Juice
So here you are with another banger.
This is a great track and a feature of several of their great sets.
It takes a while to build, but never for one minute does that time drag.
It when the piano kicks it that it is all so worth while.
Heavenly!
DJ Koze feat. Sophia Kennedy - Drone me up, Flashy
(&ME Remix)
This one really kicks with a huge build and then a fantastic drum roll which was a major feature of a lot of great tracks from the mid-90s.
These sort of tracks definitely came across better in clubs as they had a fierce energy which would whip the floor into delirium.
Fierce indeed.
Brutal Bill Presents Saundra Marquez - Survive
(Main Room Mix)
This one is a bit more chilled, but still very hot (if you get my drift).
Some delightful piano and a great laid back vibe, with some tough beats.
Not at all ravey, just dead good!
This mix is much better as it doesn't have the cheesey rapping.
Bug Kann & Plastic Jam - Made In Two Minutes
(Rave Mix)
This is another little beauty and is just a typical slice of PDM heaven.
Such a cracking vibe and modern disco feel.
Just lovely.
So baby why do you look so sad!
Two Door Cinema Club - Bad Decisions
(Purple Disco Machine Remix)
Nio one can argue about trance when it is so good.
This has it all thumping rhythm, great build and then just explodes into an avalanche of epics peaks.
A total bodafide trance classic and dare I say it, another that isn't as widely appreciated as it should be.
This is epic in every sense of the word.
Hard to believe it's from 2013 as it very much feels like a 2000s track.
Enjoy!
Blue Tente - The Lost Angel
(Photographer Remix)
It has everything we love, great lyrics, great vocals, great piano, lots of great samples and just a cracking little groove.
Definitely an underplayed and underated little gem.
This is exactly the sort of track for the PCC blog, a golden oldie which everyone has forget about (or maybe didn't know existed).
Enjoy this little beauty!
Don't you take your love away from me!
Beverlee – Set Me Free
(Tribe Mix)
Nipper was a great DJ and there was a time back in 1991 when his named appeared on as many flyers as Sasha.
He really was at the epicentre of the rave scene at that time.
The track is a great bootleg using the superb Mariah Carey vocal and some great piano.
It still sounds ace!
Nipper - Now Thats What I Call A Bootleg - Some Drop
Dimitri always does a great job with his remixes, fully respecting the original but add that extra little bit more polish.
Superb vocals, superb lyrics, superb instruments and and just lovely disco music.
Probably come as no surprise that Nile Rodgers And Bernard Edwards were behind this as you can certainly feel the Chic production.
If you left it up to me, every day would be Saturday!
Never a truer word said!
Norma Jean – Saturday
(Dimitri From Paris Remix)
It doesn't feel like too much like regular OMD tracks, but it is a bit of a belter all the same.
It keeps you fully engaged for the full 10 mins and takes you on quite a journey.
32 years on and it still feels strong.
Dream of me!
Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark- Stand Above Me
(Transcendental Constant Viper Trip Mix)
I'm pretty surprised I've not posted this before.
A real piece of quality from T-empo as were all their productions and remixes.
This always went down and storm and had everyone rocking to the max.
Still sounds great, 30 years on.
T-Empo - Saturday Night, Sunday Morning
(T-Empo Mix)
The man is not only prolific but maintains such a high quality and always on point.
I have to say he is one of my fave remixes of current times and I always look forward to his next production as you know it's gonna be a bonafide PCC.
This one is just in his typical groove and just sounds great.
We also shouldn't downplay the Groove Armada part in this, but it's the PDM remixing qualities that bring it home for me!
Classy!
Groove Armada - Paper Romance
(Purple Disco Machine Remix)
Still sounding great 25 years.
It's just got such a great groove and vibe.
Pretty simple, but it just works.
Liquid People - Love Is The Answer
This was a big Balearic classic and still sound great.
Possibly a little more Indie Dance than mainstream club, but great all the same.
It sounds very Andy Weatherall-esque in style, but I don't think the great man had any involvement in it.
A definite Balearic classic though!
Sheer Taft – Cascades
(Hypnotone Mix)
I always loved the Grid's remix work and also many of their own productions.
This was one of their most popular tracks, a bit of an earworm, but also one which was very infectious and massively played out in all the clubs by all the top Jocks in the mid 90's.
Still sounds great!
The horn/Sax sample in the track was just massive!
R.I.P. Dave and huge respect.
Come on people;
"Get into it!"
The Grid - Figure of 8
(Grid Tribal Trance Mix)
This was a biggie back in the early 90's and so reminscent of all those classic "hands in the air" piano old skools tracks which we all knew and loved.
Still sounds great all these years on and just as infectious.
"Ge-haine, Ge-haine, Leaving me again!"
Oh the joy!
Gangster Point - Get Back
(Piano Version)
That aside though it has a really powerful feel and really does create some intense energy.
I just wish that piano could be extended a bit and kick on from there.
A job for a talented remixer out there to make this even more epic!
Get on it!
The Dare - Kick
This is such an epic and widely known (and possibly overplayed) track which although first out in 1993 it was really the Three 'N One remix of 1997 which created the track which was a true dancefloor monster.
This was posted on the blog way back in 2009.
However, since then this track has been remixed by pretty much every remixer out there and there a literally hundreds of different versions including many versions from very high profile remixers.
Out of them all there are 3 that stand out in my mind, these all retain the awesome feel of the original but also bring something new to the track.
The Paul Rincon remix brings in some great piano and adds a fresh vibe.
The Michael Woods version slows it all down and just creates a beautifully chilled aura.
Whilst the Sgt Slick version produces a mash up with Rapture which delivers another great feel.
Although all are amazing versions, I still feel the Three 'N One remix remains "the one", but all great tracks nonetheless.
Enjoy!
Energy 52 - Café Del Mar
(Raul Rincon Remix)
Energy 52 - Café Del Mar
(Michael Woods Ambient Remix)
Energy 52 x iiO - Cafe Del Rapture
(Sgt Slick ReCut)
Energy 52 - Café Del Mar
(Three 'N One Remix)
It is very much deep house and has a real vibe.
Very much in the great US house style which was the trademark of Todd Terry and Tony Humphries.
This track has big similarities with a lot of Todd Terry tracks and indeed he did a remix of this, but I have to say I prefer the Tony Humphries versions.
Still sounds raw and edgy and even the "techno" chants still sound great.
A really vibey housey PCC!
I've also posted a non-vocal version which is great if you don't like the vocals.
2 House - Go Techno
(Tony Humphries Vocal Mix)
2 House - Go Techno
(Tony Humphries Dub Mix)
This one if from 1995 and fits the Hip-House genre, which was typically late 80/early 90's.
Plenty going on in this track to keep it interesting from start to finish.
Enjoy!
2 In A Room - Ahora Es (Now Is The Time)
(Bottom Dollar Club Mix)
Still has a certain appeal although doesn't feel quite as good as it did back then.
Just creeping in as a PCC (just).
Music is my life!
2 Examples - Just Can't Help Me
(Club Mix)
Just perfect music for warming the night up setting the vibe for the more uptempo tracks to come.
This is the sort of track which is perfectly suited to sitting in Café Del Mar and feeling the warm breeze as the sun begins to set.
Lush!
Dutch Rhythm Combo - Cartagenera
(Ray Mang Remix Instrumental)
Quality house music with great vocals, great piano and a real great house and disco vibe.
You know I want to, you know I need to!
Love pretty much everything Dave touches.
The man is so prolific and always totally on it, always blending the House/Disco vibe so effectively and so authentically.
Another dance music Legend - without question!
Raw Essence & Dave Lee Zr - Down Down Down
(Extended Mix)
It was the closing track of their recent Coachella set and whilst the set in itself wasn't overall impressive, this track was certainly a key stand out.
It has such an all encompassing vibe which just soothes you and then the piano is so hauntingly beautiful.
A really great track once again.
Reznik, Good Guy Mikesh, Keinemusik - One And Only
(Club Mix)
There was a time in the early 90's when she was one of the best house Diva's.
There were loads of mixes of this track which was hammered throughout 1993.
It brings back fond memories of Hard Times in Huddersfield/Mirfield as it was always a big track there.
It's hard to select a favourite mix of this as the ones below are all superb.
Take your pick, they are all fabulous!
A true house classic!
Juliet Roberts - Caught In The Middle
(K-Klass Mix)
Juliet Roberts - Caught In The Middle
(Def Classic 12" Mix)
Adeva with some of her powerful trademark vocals, Frankie with some great production and K-Klass with a superb piano-tastic remix.
As expected the end result if a great house stomper.
Enjoy!
Frankie Knuckles Feat. Adeva - Whadda You Want From Me
(K-Klass Mix Remastered)
It's a real different feel to many of Byron's housier tracks and it more reminiscent of a piece of 80's Italo Disco.
It is very good though and 25 years on still sounds fabulous.
Dance, come on, come on, dance with me!
Byron Stingily - Stardance
(Long Mix)
Piano-tastic from start to finish.
Just how we like 'em!
It ramps up and up and then explodes.
Another from Parky's top notch Radio Show, which always keeps me topped up with great new PCCs.
Respect to the legend!
Saison - Respect The Lie
Well this one goes out to the uber talented Dave Ball who passed away this week.
Probably the lesser known of the combo that made up Soft Cell as Marc Almond was very much the focal point of the group.
Those guys were very much at the forefront of dance music for many years and one of the early exponents of Ecstasy many years before it hit club culture, through their acquaintance with the legendary Cindy Ecstasy who features strongly in this track with some lush vocals.
They made so many great tracks that I could have posted several, but although Tainted Love was by far their most famous, this is one of my faves.
I love the chatter in the track through, just class.
Marc: When I first met you, you looked a lot like Billie Holiday, that nude backless dress, the one with the sequins and the single white gardenia
Cindy: I was probably drunk, I had no make up on
Marc: Oh, but you had such style
Cindy: Oh really?
Marc: And those words you sang, and it was my life story
Cindy: It was mine too
Marc: I remember I drank too much and made a fool of myself
Cindy: You looked okay to me but, when you get like me then you know you're in trouble
Marc: I went to grab you and kiss you, but I thought you'd hit me
Cindy: Too bright baby
The whole track is just quality from start to finish.
See my eyes they are bright tonight
R.I.P. Mr Ball!
Soft Cell - Torch
(Extended 12" Edit)
Another one first heard on Parky's superb radio show.
Loved it from the very first bar, great piano, lovely crisp powerful vocals and just a great house groove.
Love a lot of Sophie Lloyd's work.
This is hot and will be a real smash in the top club hot spots.
The piano in this is epic.
Enjoy!
Revival House Project, Mary Pearce & GeO Gospel Choir - Take Me To The River
(Sophie Lloyd Remix)
It's just such a fantastic track from 1999.
Trance as we know and love it which was just PVD's bag and the amazing Saint Etienne vocals from the ethereal Sarah Cracknell.
A match made in music heaven.
Love it when it really kicks off and increases in intensity and tempo.
Enjoy!
Paul Van Dyk Feat. Saint Etienne - Tell Me Why (The Riddle)
(Vandit Mix)
Great vocals from the Weeknd as we've come to expect, but it's just those superb chilled Afro Beats and subtle piano chords which make the track.
I'd describe it as typical Keinemusik as it is to me the sound and vibe the created and brought to the fore.
It's now so popular and repeated by so many that it is risking over commercialisation, but there are still many gems out there.
This is one such.
Enjoy!
The Weeknd, Playboi Carti - Timeless
(Tasty Or Not Afro House Remix)
Heard on Parky's excellent Radio Show last night (and wishing the House Music legend a speedy recovery from his recent operation).
This tracks fizzes, grooves and grinds in equal measure.
Some really great acid squelch along with subtle vocal snippets and then some a great build.
This will be huge in the finer dancefloor establishments.
Enjoy!
Monolink - In My Place
(Original Mix)
Love the energy and vibe of this track and some great vocals from Tamia.
The whole track just screams energy, I bet it went down a storm in the clubs, I can almost feel the dancefloor delirium.
Took a while to figure out!
I've also included the Thunderpuss remix which is also good.
Tamia - Stranger In My House
(Hex Hector H2Q Club Mix)
Tamia - Stranger in My House
(Thunderpuss Club Mix)
Although this is almost 60 years old, it still trumps pretty much everything made since.
Close to musical perfection, the instruments, the lyrics, the vocals, the groove and Diana's voice - just heavenly.
Just one of the most amazing tracks.
This Tom Moulton remix, just enhances all the best bits of the original - as mentioned close to musical perfection.
Diana Ross & The Supremes & The Temptations
- I'm Gonna Make You Love Me
(Tom Moulton Mix)
This however deserves it's own post as a superb piece of upfront trance, still sounding great 25 years on.
Sunscreem and Push was a match made in heaven.
Enjoy!
Sunscreem - Exodvs
(Push Remix)
Very much a Chris and James type track or the sort of stuff they used to play/make (not sure if they ever did play this one though?).
It's certainly in that upbeat vibe and just the type of track which was amazing in clubs and went down a storm.
Lots of great hands in air moments in this one.
Don't you want to get.......Higher!
Sugar Shack – I Wanna Take You Higher
(Orlando Mix)
A great reworking of the Temper Trap original from 2009.
It's got a really great feel and atmosphere and of course those great original vocals and vibe.
A moment, a love
A dream, aloud
A kiss, a cry
Nice!
Lost Frequencies, The Temper Trap - Sweet Disposition
(A Moment Alive) (Extended Mix)
This should have been a lot bigger.
No surprise to know that Stonebridge were behind this remix which probably explains the bouncy piano vibe, which goes down a treat when combined with Sabrina's classy vocals.
I don't know why, I don't know why?
Sabrina Johnston - Satisfy My Love
(Johnny Boy's Monday Full On Mix)
The House Factor mix is also pretty tasty and well worth a post.Lots of chunky piano in this one, which is also Stonebridge under their Swemix alias).
Enjoy!
Sabrina Johnston - Satisfy My Love
(House Factor Mix)
I think it's the "Yep, Yep's" that I like best.
Although back int' day I always thought it was "yum yum".
Don't hold back!
Ricky Get Down Garcia - Put Your Hands Together
(Yep Yep Mix)
As good as Chicane were I always preferred Nick Bracegirdle's work under his Disco Citizens alias as it always felt a little bit more underground and less commercial.
As well as a good remix this also has some fine vocals from Sonya Madan probably better known as the lead vocalist in 80s Britpop band Echobelly.
For life, one love!
You better believe it!
Lithium and Sonya Madan - Ride A Rocket
(Disco Citizens Vocal Remix)
I don't remember this one being played out too much which is a shame as it's a good 'un.
Lots of familiar samples and some stomping piano.
Old skool like we know and love it.
Is this a dream?
Centric House - Alright Alright
(Seaside Mix)
I really like this track and think it just about deserves it's position on the PCC blog.
Yes, it's as cheesy as hell but it does sound really great and would definitely go down a storm in a club if dropped at the right time.
This track also possibly holds the record for the oldest on the PCC blog with the original Frankie ialli version dating back to 1967 (almost 60 years ago - Wow!).
It was given a Disco revival by Boys Town Gang in 1981 and then Jimmy revamped it as he did with many 80's disco classics.
Come on now, sing a long.... I love you baby!
Jimmy Somerville - Can't Take My Eyes Off You
(Almighty Definitive Mix)
Not quite as powerful (or popular) as Diddy's remix of Atomic, but a cracking remix all the same.
Blondie was one of my first music influences and I played Parallel Lines to death in late 70's as a youngster (yes I even had great taste in music as a 8 year old!!).
This remix is from 1995 and captures all the essence of the original with Debbie's superb vocals, but also provides a pretty powerful dance groove.
A pretty decent remix of an all time classic.
Always loved the lines;
Once I had a love and it was a gas
Soon turned out to be a pain in the ass
Blondie - Heart of Glass
(Diddy's Adorable Illusion Mix)
Fast tempo from the start it keeps pounding along and then increases the appeal as it starts to add some great ethereal feel towards the end of the track.
Still sounding great nearly 30 years on.
B.B.E. - Desire
(Age Of Club Mix)
It's amazing to think that there first track Devotion was released in 1987.
That's almost 40 years at the top of their game, when most dance acts are lucky if they last 40 weeks let alone months and most certainly not years.
Respect to Ten City.
About the track well it's an absolute belter - laden with piano from start to finish and a high tempo grrove that just bounces along with some great lyrics and of course some delightful vocals from Byron.
A real quality piece of house music (maybe a touch on the commercial side), very lively and entertaining.
Possibly a tad short at just under 4 mins, but I'm sure new remixes will come in due course.
Get on the flow, come on let's go!
Come on let's have some fun, let's party everyone!
Ten City - No Sleep Tonight
This was one of those tracks at the epicentre of the progressive house scene in 1992.
It's just got such an infectiocius deep progressive groove that hooks you in.
It still sounds amazing and much better than 99% of current dance tracks out there.
It would still go down an absolute treat if played in clubs today!
Come on "Show Some Love"
JACO - Show Some Love
(Original Dub Remix)
Not the type of track which Inner City are more renown for.
This is Kevin Saunderson in his techno vibe where he usually released tracks under his Reese alter ego.
The bassline in this track is massive and the fact it still sounds monstrous today is testament to it's class.
We have so little time to show that we are brothers.
We have so little time to prove that we are friends.
Inner City - Unity
(Reese North Of Watford Mix)
It's just testament to the marvellous production virtues of the legend that is David Morales.
Like Frankie before him he is just a musical genius with an expert eye in adding great percussion and wonderful piano to create dance music magic.
Hats off Sir!
I gave my love, I gave my love...
Jason Walker - All To You
(David Morales Classic Mix)
A great bit of Belgium New Beat from 1988.
I love all those New Beat tracks and when mixed and blended with all the house and Balearic tracks from that era they gave Acid House it's key ingredients.
Simplicity but done so well and still sounding great almost 40 years on.
Class is permanent!
Jimmy Beat Orchestra - Main Theme
This is true to their formula a superb remix with some delightful piano.
I'm not overly keen on the male vocals, but the remix production keeps the track on form.
Hats off to the K-Klass chaps, another fine piece of dance music production.
Jealousy - Lucy
(K-Klass Remix)
