Gordon was a cracking DJ who I saw play in clubs many times and always rocked the joint.
The track is a juicy sample-tastic one typical of that era.
The funky guitar vibe is very noticeable throughout.
Not quite as good as "Warm it up", but still pretty tasty.
Who doesn't love a good riff!
Joy For Life - The Riffmeister
They were just so always on point, transforming bang average tracks into absolute bangers.
This is another fine example of their remix genius.
I do wish they were still producing and remixing tracks as their presence in the dance music industry is sincerely missed.
Mr James Wiltshire will always be one of my all time favourite remixers - Genius at work!
I saw you Friday, Saturday!
John Newman - Cheating
(Freemasons Remix)
I've run out of superlatives to describe the work of James Wiltshire and his greatest moments are woven throughout the PCC blog.
Here they use their amazing production skills to turn a very average track into a dancefloor banger.
Their ability to use one or two simple hooks throughout the track and overlay great piano was a key trademark and is a key feature here.
Heather Headley - In My Mind
(Freemasons Vocal Club Mix)
This was massive back in 2004 and 21 years on it's still sounds great.
B.E.D. is another James Wiltshire alias and I've run out of superlatives for his work most notably as Jimmy Gomez and one half of the Freemasons.
This track combines a lovely vocal from Chloe Myers with a widely sampled simple guitar hook which creates a lovely Balearic summer type feel.
B.E.D. feat. Chloe Myers - Before I Leave
(Freemasons 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)
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)
I've often waxed lyrical about the musical genius of James Wiltshire and here he creates another spellbinding track alongside his Freemason's buddy Russell Small.
This is a track of epic proportions with beautiful vocals by Levana Wolf.
It's the sort of track when one listen is never enough.
Enjoy!
Pegasus feat. Levana Wolf - Gorecki
(Freemasons Mix)
No Chris Day involvement in this one, but some quality tinkering from James Wiltshire (aka Jimmy Gomez/Freemasons).
Just a great groove which creates a nice moody house vibe, with sprinkles of piano and of course the unmistakeable sample.
Enjoy!
The Mack Vibe Feat. Jacqueline – I Can't Let You Go
(The Delorme Club Mix)
Not a massive re-working to be honest and probably not his finest remix, but it was always a great track and hence anything it enhance it's danceability is good for me.
My life is trembling I have no control
Enjoy!
Animotion - Obsession
('94 Club Mix)
Here he takes and old 80s cult classic pop track and as per usual transforms it into an absolutely epic dancefloor monster.
Without doubt one of the very best remixers of our generation whether under the guises of Jimmy Gomez, Freemasons, The Delorme or the other countless aliases.
This is fierce, respecting the great vocals of the original and sprinkling in lots of his customary high quality piano breaks.
Just lovely.
Animotion - Obsession
(James Wiltshire's '94 Club Mix)
They were without doubt 2 of the stand out remix talents of the 90s.
This collaboration as the Handbag Enthusiasts takes and old Aztec Camera track and gives it some dancefloor edge.
Not quite up there with their very best remixes, but pretty damn good regardless.
Enjoy!
Aztec Camera - Somewhere In My Heart
(The Handbag Enthusiasts Remix)
Yes, it even tops the Chris and James version, which I've posted for comparison as they are similar.
Chris may have been involved in the Delorme mix, as I knew he did some remixes as Delorme with James Wiltshire.
Funnily enough James Wiltshire, also worked on the Chris and James remix as well.
The only think that small this track for me is the male vocal, which I'm not keen on.
A female vocal would of been much more effective.
That said it's still a great track.
Spirits - Don't Bring Me Down
(The Delorme's Full On Club Mix)
Spirits - Don't Bring Me Down
(Chris & James DMC Mix)
You can very much feel the Chris Day influence in this.
It has his classic touch mixing in a bit of Balearic guitar with some amazing piano breakdowns.
His tracks and remixes were always absolutely on the button.
Most certainly, one of the great remixers of our generation as all his work still sounds amazing and stands the test of time.
Also one of the most unsung heroes of our time. DJ and Remix legend!!
P.S. Worth noting that James Wiltshire (aka Jimmy Gomez/Freemasons), also engineered on this track.
The Delorme - Feel This Way
(Club For Life Mix)
James Wiltshire produced some amazing remixes.
Those under his Jimmy Gomez moniker are some of my all time favoutrites.
Those under The Freemasons were also superb, but with a much more commercial mainstream feel.
This is one of those such tracks.
Great vocals to boot also and not forgetting some great Sax!
Enjoy!
Freemasons feat. Sylvia Mason James -
Nothing But A Heartache
(Original Extended Club Mix)
Now I've been meaning to post this for a while, as it's a bonafide club classic and was quite simply a stunning piece of house music, which was widely played in all the nations finest clubs and by all the top DJ's. The Morales remix was always the one that was widely played and rightly so, as it is awesome. It has a stunning intro, some beautiful piano and of course some great vocals by India. A true club classic.
