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)
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
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)
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)
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)
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
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)
It combines superb melodic piano with those oh so familiar and exciting Roland TB 303 squelchy acids sounds.
Close to trance perfection.
Get on it!
PJ - Elysian Fields
Lush vocals coupled with a glorious dreamy deep trance vibe combine majestically.
A fantastic remix by Maceo Plex.
For a while it all made sense!
Enjoy!
Röyksopp - Sordid Affair
(Maceo Plex Remix)
This is sensational and retains all the great bits of the original but throws in more piano and just reworks and repeats all the best bits to perfection.
So good!
Shelia & B. Devotion - Your Love Is Good
(Dimitri From Paris Remix)
There were then a milion different remixes again most of them tosh.
Howerver, this version is pure class, as you'd expect from Mr Morales.
The piano in this is just tops.
Tell you what I need!
Enjoy.
David Morales Feat. Blondewearingblack - Hideaway
(Original Mix)
They were probably one of the most consistent dance acts producing a series of quality tracks especially courtesy of great remixes to further enhance.
Followers of the PCC blog will also recognise my huge appreciation for pretty much anything K-Klass touched. They always turned good tracks into great tracks and this one is right on the money.
This one is from 1995 and Lucia's vocal sound top notch especially when combined with K-Klass's renowned piano chords.
Quality indeed!
Sunscreem - When
(K Klassix Mix)
Sgt Slick is also a master at remixing classic (typically non-dance) tracks and this one is a cracker.
Stevie's vocal is just quality and the remix uses the synths so effectively.
Hard to believe this track is over 40 years old and still sounds amazing.
Pure class!
"Why don't you take me home?"
Stevie Nicks - Stand Back
(Sgt Slick's Multitrack ReCut)
I'm not usually a big fan of remixes of absolute classics, because 90% of the time they fail to improve the already "classic status" of the original.
However, this adds new fizz, new verve and new excitement while retaining lots of the elements which made the original great.
A totally superb remix.
Get on it!.
Black Box Featuring Loleatta Holloway – Ride On Time 20th
(Zeronine Remix)
Another track which was right at the forefront of the Progressive House movement.
This one kicks like a mule and then some.
Wait for that piano drop.
"Taste me"
Capricorn - Taste
(Original Mix)
Possibly a bit commercial for some of the purists, but always one of those tracks which would guarantee dancefloor delirium.
The beauty of dance music is that it comes in all shapes and sizes and good is good, which is what the PCC blog is all about.
Enjoy!
B.B. Queen - Blueshouse
This track was huge in the early 90's and caned by the likes of Sasha and Digweed.
Another that still sounds superb today and would rock any decent club dancefloor.
Get on it!
So good, it's so good!
Anna Din - Angel
(Dub)
The piano and vocals on this is superb, with really great and crisp production.
What a great track.
I need someone like you!
Ann Margret - Everybody Needs Somebody Sometimes
This one always reminds me of Back To Basics (before it moved to the Pleasure Rooms).
It still sounds exactly like it is a fantastic progressive house number.
Rock on!
I've also posted the LME remix, although this was no way as popular in the clubs, like all LME remixes it rocks some.
Andronicus - Make You Whole
(Original Mix)
(Lisa Marie Experience Remix)
These tracks still feel fresh and exciting.
Great lush vocals and great piano, what's not to love.
"All that we see or seem, is but a dream, within a dream"
A.S.K. - Dream
(Rapid Movement Mix)
This is a delightful slice of atmospheric trance, that builds gently and then just melts you as it peaks.
A great track.
Enjoy!
Tinlicker - In Your Eyes
(Extended Remix)
I've been listening to a few sets recently from Tinlicker and I have to say I've been very impressed.
This was a great track from their Essential Mix session and it is simply fabulous.
Just beautiful blissed out deep house music with such amazing ethereal vocals, great lyrics and a delightful atmospheric feel.
Similar in style to some of the Keinemusik tracks I've been raving about.
I'm out of sync with you!
CUT - Out Of Touch
(Tinlicker Extended Remix)
There's not too much of the original song in this remix, so probably not one for the purists.
That aside it is a thumping good piano banging remix from Craig Burger Queen.
As DH states "Baby I would like to go out tonight"
Blondie - Sunday Girl
(Hardly Handbag Mix)
The weather in old Blighty looks like it's finally picking up after weeks of rain in May.
This track from 2006 is gorgeous with some sumpticious vocals and a lovely Balearic feel.
Tinged with some lovely subtle piano, it is an excellent remix.
Feel the rush of summer over me!
Enjoy!
Belle - Surfacing
(Rize & 7th Heaven Remix)
I heard it on a recent Luvdup mix set and was really knocked out with it.
Big respect to Adrian and Mark still one of the best DJ combo's out there.
They have been fantastic since the day dot and there musical tastes are perfectly aligned with mine.
About the track it uses the Bizarre Inc lyrics from "Such A Feeling" to great effect, delivered by a combination of lush female and male vocals. It is underpinned we a superb little groove and just has an infectious rhythm.
A definite grower which gets better with each listen.
Enjoy!
Baldien - No Control
(Hinca Hinca Remix)
This was the theme tune to a fashion show called "The Clothes Show" which we all used to watch, which supposedly informed us of what was cool to wear.
I grew up think the Pet Shop Boys were just a pop act without fully appreciating their musical genius and the sheer brilliance of many of their songs.
Their longevity just re-emphasises this.
I going to see them live in Manchester in a few weeks which should be great.
About the track, well it's just a fabulous piece of Italo Disco with some wonderful vocals by Neil and some charming lyrics.
A real classic to this day.
It steals heavily from New Order's -Blue Monday and it also features a sample which Sabrina used in her very exciting "Boys, Boys, Boys"
Love the line "Zazoo what you gonna do?"
Enjoy!
Pet Shop Boys - In The Night
(Extended Mix)
This version has some superb piano which just turns it into a real stomper.
First out in 1987 and then remixed in 1995 and not one that I heard played out in clubs, but very good nonetheless and worthy of PCC status.
"You can't stop groovin'"
Linda Fields - Shame, Shame, Shame
(House Mix)
One of those tracks which contains a multitude of samples and snippets which just adds to it's appeal.
Gee Mum can I have some more!
Laid Back - White Horse '89
(White House Mix)
Love Hip-House which was one of the best genre's and very surprised it hasn't resurfaced.
Clever use of the Talking Heads sample.
The Acid Drop remix is also very good and has a wicked 303 kick.
"All systems go"
KC Flightt - Planet E
(House Mix)
KC Flightt - Planet E
(Acid Drop Mix)
Great remix and equally great piano.
This one's from 2012 and is very catchy.
Enjoy!
Jupiter - Juicy Lucy (Needs A Boogieman)
(Little Boots Remix)
Quite reminiscent of the more old skool vibe with lots of infectious piano throughout.
It's a thumbs up from me.
Enjoy!
Hot Chip - Melody of Love
(Adelphi Music Factory Remix)
I think it does, perhaps a touch too cheesy/poppy and not enough hard edge trance, but it is still a pretty decent track and worthy of PCC status.
What do you reckon?
Erasure - Oh L'Amour
(Matt Darey Mix)
It's upbeat, bouncy and very infectious.
Just do as the lyrics tell you "Let The Music Take You High"
Get on it!
Lenny Fontana - Let The Music Take You High
E-Smoove is one of those remixers that everything he touches is pure gold and this is no exception.
Here turns an average track into a quality piece of house music.
From 1995 this still sounds great almost 30 years on.
The vibe is building!
Can you feel it?
Ziggy Marley & The Melody Makers - Power To Move Ya
(E-Smoove's Smoove Power Mix)
I'm sure it was also a theme tune for a TV programme, but may be wrong and quite remember which one??
The B side is also a great track and contains some excellent piano and hence well worth a listen and also uploaded.
Worth noting sometimes you see this track as Hipnosis as well as Hypnosis.
Hypnosis - Droid
Hypnosis - Automatic Piano
From the first minute to the last it's energetic, encapsulating and damn right funky.
Wonderful piano throughout, some glorious gospel vocals and just a really upbeat feel good vibe.
Makes you feel like Superman!
Holy Ghost - Superman
(Holy Land Mix)
It appears to be meandering along not really going anywhere and then this awesome piano kicks in and it explodes, hence wait for it.
This wasn't quite as big in clubs as "On Ya Way", but nevertheless a cracking lesser known gem.
Helicopter were made up of Dylan Barnes (founder of Sunflower Records) and Simon Ratcliffe (now of Basement Jaxx), hence solid heritage.
I've also uploaded the Aquarius remix which is also pretty awesome on a very sumilar vibe.
Helicopter - Jamama
(Aquarius Remix)
This was a huge track for our Posse when on the nations finest dancefloors in 1994.
It was huge at Cream, Vague, Back To Basics and pretty much every club dancefloor in the UK at the time.
Just one of those great tracks which set the club alive.
Brings back some great memories and still sounds great 30 years on.
Girls out on the floor, just move!
The Hed Boys - Girls + Boys
(Seka Mix)
It has a feel of a BiR remix, hence very high praise indeed.
Great vocals as well, but it is the piano on this one which makes it a real PCC.
Superb remix by Kamasutra (Alex Neri)
Enjoy!
Funky Company-Higher & Higher
(Kama's Club Remix)
I heard it on the Graeme Park's radio show recently and instantly loved it.
A great little groove, which I'm sure would be a smash on any discerning dancefloor.
Enjoy!
Cicada - Psycho Thrills
Just love everything about this track from 2006, just a beautiful blissful house groove.
"Ride the storm, life goes on"
Indeed it does, so sit just sit back and enjoy!
Roachford & M.Y.N.C. Project - Ride The Storm
(Life Goes On Club Mix)
This is one such track which was played on one of their mixsets from 2022.
It's just a top notch, throbbing, groove of dance music bliss.
Totally Luvdup in style and quality.
Just lovely.
Enjoy.
Romain FX - Le Sucre d'Adam
(Lauer Fun Remix)
It was originally created a few years ago back in 2019, but Lalou's remix is just stunning.
Such fantastic energy and atmosphere throughout, as it just builds and builds and the key changes are nothing short of epic.
I heard it on an &ME DJ set from a couple of years ago and instantly fell in love with it.
If you like grooving, vibing, progressive house you will love this.
Enjoy!
Acid Arab - Soulan
(Laolu Remix)
Lots of versions of this, but I think the G&D remix gives it that extra edge.
Epic trance indeed!
"We are ok"
Perasma - Swing 2 Harmony
(Gabriel & Dresden Club Mix)
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)
Their ability to turn an ordinary track into a bohemian, monster epic was totally unsurpassed.
This is another absolute monster, a full 11 minutes of heaven.
There is one word I'd use to describe TE remixes "spellbinding".
They also had great very descriptive remix titles to boot! Ha ha.
Enjoy!
Ofra Haza - Show Me
(Trouser Enthusiasts Kaleidoscope Perversion Mix)
She should have been bigger than the likes of Britney, Billy, Taylor.
Great to see that she is touring again.
Her vocals blended with dance version is a match made in heaven.
Another cracking remix by Johnny V.
Get on it!
Natasha Bedingfield - Love Like This
(Johnny Vicious Club Vox)
It is just so different, so original and yet so utterly engaging (and addictive).
A truly amazing remix by the Duke.
I wouldn't know really how to describe it as it is very different to pretty much anything which has been posted on the PCC blog.
All I'd suggest is that you give it a listen as you won't be disappointed.
It is truly captivating.
It's like a blend of Radiohead (on acid), blended with Junior Jack, blended with the Trouser Enthusiasts!
Enjoy!
Mystery Jets - Two Doors Down
(Duke Dumont Remix)
The Cotton Club produced and remixed some quality tracks and this is certainly one of them.
I think I hear a little Billy Ray Martin vocal sample in here, mixed in with lots of thumping and throbbing energy.
It feels like the type of track which Jon Pleased would have played in that era.
Enjoy!
Move Inc. - Partners
(The Cotton Club Brewery Mix)
