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From what I've read Triste Janero was a late 60's quintet from Dallas that played played (something that at the time was) rather out-of-fashion easy listening vocal music that skirted both the border of sunshine pop, and the breezy Brazilian bossanova. 

I've had a hard time finding info about them but I do now that they seemingly only released one album called "Meet Triste Janero" in 1969 that contains a dozen really good easy listening tracks. I'm very fascinated by the fact that even though we live in a society where most questions can be answered through Googling, this band's fate remains a mystery. Just look at the album cover - I want to know badly what became of these guys!

In honor of Triste Janero I decided to make a slightly housed-up re-interpretation of "You Didn't Have To Be So Nice (The Lovin' Spoonful)" from the album mentioned above. I really hope they would approve of me adding my personal touch to their their works 45 years later. Please enjoy. <3

Triste Janero - You Didn't Have To Be So Nice (C. Richter 'The Forgotten Band' Edit)

A while ago I recorded a mix for my dear friend Olivier Duports inspiring initiative Le Rituel (www.lerituel.fr), resulting in this slightly pitched down (~115 bpm) blend of music.

Tracklist:
1. Dorisburg – Trust
2. Moomin – Watermelon
3. Ooft – Just Peachy
4. Airhead – Believe
5. Nikola Gala – I Get You 
6. Enzo Siragusa – As We Are
7. Maya Jane Coles – Humming Bird
8. Iron Galaxy – Climate
9. Junktion – Afraid of the Light 
10. Dan Berkson & James What – Psychedelic Underground (RM Mix)
11. Woz – Cherry Hill (feat. Max Marshall)
12. Matrixxman – Scimitar
13. 2nd Sun – You Don’t Make Proper Sounds
14. Laura Jones – Bright Lights (Cassy Remix)

Rituel n°33 (mix for lerituel.fr)

after some absence from music making I found my way to finish something again. The track is called "L'amour Compliqué" and is about just that. house music from the heart, and for the soul.

C.

L'amour Compliqué

I fell in love with the voice of Angela McCluskey the first time I heard it and since that day she has been one of my absolute favorites being a fantastic singer writer and artist. If you haven't heard listened to her music before I definitely suggest you give it a listen. I took the liberty to do a housed-up verision of her song "Here We Are" to show my appreciation.

- C.

Angela McCluskey - Here We Are (C. Richter 'Rain Forrest' Edit)

This one comes from our very own Carl Richter, co-founder & curator of the Society and long time appreciator. Carl is based in Malmö, Sweden where he's been arranging and playing different club initiatives the last couple of years. He describes himselfs as a "sound explorer and house enthusiast" who likes to blend tunes and makes some own productions on occasion. 

The mix explores Carl's wide array of selection and effortlessly combines his love for for soulful melodic pieces with energetic, percussion driven house music. He says "Even though I'm mostly into what we call house, house is such a wide genre. It could of course be the classic stomp but it could as well diverge both into disco and techno. When I mix I simply try to keep it interesting through devoting to the contrasts." Hi-hats guaranteed.

Please enjoy!

Soundcloud: @carlrichter

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Tracklist: 

1. Junktion - Afraid Of The Light
2. Dorisburg - Computer Drumming
3. Ron Costa - No Beta For This Dog
4. Bösser & Wohde Feat. Ella Fitzgerald - Speak Low
5. DeMarzo - Movin'
6. CeCe Peniston Feat. Fast Eddie - Get To Steppin (Chuck Daniels & Jason Hodges Border Patrol Remix)
7. Chaos In The CBD - No Signal Found
8. Kalyde - The Banker
9. Walking Shadow - Without You
10. ESS - Downward
11. 2nd Sun - Drift
12. Harry Axt - Standing
13. Jason Fine - Many To Many (Ben Klock Remix)
14. Chaos In The CBD - 78 To Stanley Bay

Appreciation Mix #19: Carl Richter

People who never heard of Marlena Shaw might actually recognize her voice: the clever sample from Marlena Shaws 1973 album "Live in Montreux" combined with the drum intro from Dave Brubeck’s "Take Five" founded the layers for St. Germain’s year 2000 massive loungehit "Rose Rouge".

Marlena Shaw was born Marlina Burgess, September 22, 1942, New Rochelle, New York. She was first introduced to music by her uncle Jimmy Burgess, a jazz trumpet player. In an interview with The New York Times, she told the reporter “He introduced me to good music through records - Dizzy [Gillespie], Miles [Davis], a lot of gospel things, and Al Hibbler, who really knows how to phrase a song.”

Marlena started her career with a single for Cadet Records, making quite an impression already in 1966 with a rare vocal version of Zawinul’s/Adderley’s instrumental "Mercy, Mercy, Mercy" backed with "Wade in the Water" - both instant mod classics. Her renditions of jazz, soul and pop tunes didn’t stay unnoticed and shortly after Marlena joined the Count Basie Orchestra, of course taking care of the vocals.

She's been releasing records and performing every decade up until recent days thus proving that talent can't grow old. Her influence as a soul artist is undeniable and throughout the years she's been sampled by producers like DJ Premier, DJ Shadow, Stereo MC’s, and The Game. I too got carried away by her soulful voice and decided I also wanted to fresh up something with Marlena's singing in it. The song I chose is 'Pictures and Memories' from the album "Sweet beginnings" released in 1977 by Columbia Rec, making my version the '39 Years Later Edit'. To put it short - my housed-up tribute to a great artist. I truly hope Marlena would approve of me recycling her voice.

Please enjoy!

C.

Marlena Shaw - Pictures And Memories (C. Richter '39 Years Later' Edit)

"This one goes out to all you fish in space."

A few friends and myself recently got the possibility to start a club in Malmö, and do it on our own terms. After long discussions about what to name it we finally decided on ‘FAUNA’ - simply due to the fact that even though we might different in many ways we are likeminded when it comes to some things that really matters. We all like music. We all like dancing. We all like meeting new people and uniting in experiences that are bigger than our own selves - and with ‘Fauna’ we aim to provide that opportunity.
 
I recorded this mix partly to showcase what kind of sounds that could be heard in the club, and partly to show what vibes I am into personally. Expect a journey into different shades house, some acid and a dash of techno. 

1. Warren Raww - DFLFHT
2. Casino Times - Reality Hits
3. Mall Grab - Never
4. Kornél Kovács - Utopia, Ohio
5. Cajuu - Things Behind (Jimpster Remix)
6. Moomin - Time Circle
7. Christopher Rau - RG En La Casa
8. Zoe Zoe - Bust Them Wifes
9. Zohki - Ruff Granny (Ninetoes Remix)
10. A-Trak, Kimbra & Mark Foster - Warrior (Trikt Remix)
11. Klartraum - Passion (Mark Henning Zurich Hangover Remix)
12. Shlomi Aber - Helter Skelter
13. Knightlife - Heavydown

Shout outs to all the artists who make music I love, and to Allis Bergstrand for artwork magic.

- C.

FAUNA Mix.

Something I made for the later part of an evening. Featuring samples from "Where They At" by DJ Jimi, released in 1992 on Soulin' records.

-C.

DJ Jimi - Where They At (C. Richter 5AM Remake)

"You care you share, whatta life"

...I heard on the radio when I was out driving late one night. 

Turned out it was the vocie of Gnučči and that one liner really got me thinking about things. That and the fact that she's from Malmø like myself fueled the idea  of reworking the song to make it playable in a set of my own. 

Hope you're ok with it Gnučči. For everyone else, please hear the words one more time: "You care, you share, whatta life".

Support: @gnucci

Lyrics:

Don ́t you wanna girl w a bit of wit and alotta class
I can talk back got a smart ass
make you lol, got jokes for days,
then freak you good my nasty ways
got knowledge and facts I can educate
put magic in my booty roll whine my waist 
creme de la creme come get a good taste
be my cherry on top let me feel your weight
got skills and talent I can entertain
do the label, video, sing, rap, dance
I can get you high be your Mary Jane
cook food for thought got munchies for the brain
I was thinking wanna do something

I got it all I got it all boy
let me your ultimate, girl
what you want now what you want, girl
i can be your ultimate, boy

not gonna give you my all but you will get best 
heavy breath cause I big up my chest
No beauty sleep, beast mode. Stay pretty busy, hustle
don ́t write hooks with looks, i keep my head in them books 
when my smart ass shake your stupid ass shook
oh so nice, whatta vice. You care you share, whatta life
I won ́t sign no line but will invest the time
Will stay loyal if you put in the grind
oh so nice, whatta vice. You care you share, whatta life

i got it all...

Self Made balkan babe
proud and paid I bake the cake 
eat it too, do the dishes too
If you the one we can share in two

GNUČČI - Ultimate Syndrome (C. Richter 'I Got It All' Rework)

a collection of house and techno sounds put in an order that made sense to me. live recording.

expect it to be honest and raw, melancholic but at same time breathing of aspirations - me trying to express myself through some sounds that makes me feel. with inspiration from those late hours.

music from: dopeGee! \(‘-‘*)/, Peggy Gou, Arkajo, Nachtbraker, Ron Costa, Art Crime, Radio Slave, Kemt, Pearson Sound & others. any track ID's just ask.

hope it makes you feel too.

C.


photo ©: Toni Frissell, 1947.

sometimes I feel ~ mix.

~ to new and meaningful beginnings ~

it happens sometimes that the energy I get from hearing someone else's work provides inspiration for trying to make it playable in a set of my of own - and exactly that was the case when I first heard the music of my friends' new project Curiositi.

a result of this encounter was my was my is my interpretation of their 'Lost In Time'. just like the year that passed it has a somewhat melancholic vibe to it but at the same time it's filled with aspirations.

"tonight we go home."

support: @Curiositi

LYRICS

You and I, lost in time
Always knew you’d be mine
The miles you’ve roamed
Just to get out of bed
Tonight we go home
You’re never alone again
Tonight we go home

Hear me out for a while
Stay the night babe, close your eyes
Just you and me gettin high
Turning down for a while
Let me into your heart
And let them break down the walls
Let the world fall apart
And let’s sleep through it all 

You and I lost in time
Always knew you’d be mine

You and I getting by
Lock the doors and pretend
That we’re the last ones alive
Cuz you’re the key to the gate
Yeah you’re my ticket to heaven
I can’t run, I can’t fly
But I’ll be yours til I die

Let them fight all they want
They won’t stop til we’re gone
Cuz you’ve seen madness rising
From the top of their lungs
And I don’t wanna lose my mind
I just wanna do it right
Don’t you worry love
Come to me

You and I lost in time
Always knew you’d be mine

Curiositi - Lost In Time (C. Richter 'Tonight We Go Home' Remix)

A track from our own @carlrichter, originally written five years ago, featuring spoken word of Rahsaan Roland Kirk (1935-1977), American jazz multi-instrumentalist who was renowned for his onstage vitality and his ability to play several instruments simultaneously. Here an excerpt from his "Bright Moments" (https://youtu.be/0z2E7ZWd0Hc) is used in the foundation in an hommage to all those who - just like ourselves  - are Saturday night people.

EXCLUSIVE: Carl Richter - Saturday Night People

recording of my hour at Naître Sessions #004, live broadcast at Reto, Malmø 2017.03.31.

since the evening was coming to an end, and boss lady Josefine Hellström-Hansson was to close after me I felt there was no use in holding back on the energy. expect an hour of raw house and percussive techno.

Carl Richter @ Naître Sessions #004 2017.03.17

~ I AIN'T THINKING 'BOUT YOU. ~

my version of Bey's 'Sorry'. I hope she doesn't mind.

xx
C.

Beyoncé - Sorry (C. Richter 'Ain't Thinking 'Bout You' Edit)

My version of "Thinking Of You" by Sister Sledge, out on the classic "We Are Family" album released in 1979 by Cotillion Records.

All credits go to the original artists & authors of the song. I do hope Debbie, Joni, Kim and Kathy would approve of my re-make. Music from the heart and for the soul, just like their original. DL enabled.

C.

Sister Sledge - Thinking Of You (C. Richter 'Sledge Hammer' Edit)

My set at the FAUNA x Radio Ystadsgatan stage at the NGBG street festival, Malmø, 8 September 2018. Def one of the most fun gigs I had so far in my life! You could literally touch the energy in the air which probably was reflected by my selection of music - A great variation of house, a few techno bits and some gems from the 90s. As always my heartfelt thanks to all dancers present.

❤,
C.

C. Richter @ FAUNA x RYSTADS :: NGBG Street Festival 08.09.18

No stranger to the FH unsigned series is Carl Richter; co-founder, curator & resident of @HiHatAppreciationSociety 

A few words from @carlrichter himself in relation to the edit: 

"My tribute to one of my absolute favorite bands of the 90's - Blur.
Not exactly known to make anything close to electronic dance music, I for some reason got the idea to re-work their atmospheric anthem 'The Universal' (released on the album 'The Great Escape' back in 1995) into a slightly more house-y piece of music. Literally making my version the 'Next Century' edit. Thanks Damon, Graham, Alex and Dave for timeless music."

More Music!

Blur - The Universal (C. Richter 'Next Century' Edit) [FHU]

An excerpt of the set I played warming the floor for personal hero Mr. Top hat a week back, Recorded at Electrified at Sydskånska Nationen in Lund, November 30th, 2018. Featuring some favorite cuts and tracks from friends I admire - emotional housemusic only 😌

one <3

C. Richter warm-up for Mr. Tophat @ Electrified 30.11.18

My closing set at FAUNA #12, October 18, 2019.
House in all shades, as always. Any track ID's wanted just let me know.

<3

C. Richter @ FAUNA #12, October, 2019

House enthusiast & sound explorer. 

Co-founder & A/R for @HiHatAppreciationSociety (H.H.A.S.).
Co-founder & resident of the Malmø-based club FAUNA.

~ ~ ~ ~

GIGS 2018

12.08 MJs, Malmø (b2b Vitamin D & Dorsi Plantar)
12.01 Ihyss, Malmø (b2b Samson Tricep)
12.01 Belle, Malmø (b2b Samson Tricep)
11.30 Electrified, Sydskånska Nationen (warm-up for Mr. Tophat)
11.24 Moon Motel, Stockholm
11.23 HOBO Hotel, Stockholm (b2b Anders He)
11.17 Huset Presents: Enter the Rabbithole, Lophtet, Lund
11.02 Belle, Malmø (b2b Lautaro Cubilla)
10.27 Electrified, Sydskånska Nationen, Lund
10.05 Tent Collective, Lund
09.08 FAUNA + Radio Ystadsgatan, NGBG
08.11 MJ’s, Malmø (b2b Just Baker)
07.18 FAUNA #9, Plan B, Malmø
07.13 Falsterbo Open Air, Falsterbo
07.06 MJ’s, Malmö (b2b Sune)
06.16 Open Air, Malmø
06.02 Hemmafest-i-valen, Klaffbron, Malmø
05.11 fri-Yay, Skeppsbron, Malmø
05.04 fri-Yay, Skeppsbron, Malmø
05.01 Danskultur, Malmø
04.30 fri-Yay, Skeppsbron, Malmø
04.28 Kulturklubben, Lund (b2b Vitamin D)
04.27 fri-Yay, Skeppsbron, Malmø
04.20 fri-Yay, Skeppsbron, Malmø
04.13 fri-Yay, Skeppsbron, Malmø
04.06 fri-Yay, Skeppsbron, Malmø
03.30 MJ's, Malmø
03.24 Tentfest, Lund
03.18 Charlies Burgers, Malmø
03.03 Beam Me Up #2, HOBO Hotel, Stockholm
02.23 Radio Ystadgatan, FRANK, Malmø
02.21 Frukostklubben, Högt Ovanför, Malmø
02.17 FAUNA #8, Klaffbron, Malmø
01.13 MJ's, Malmø

GIGS 2017

12.31 The N.Y.E. Get down with Lovestomp & H.H.A.S., Reffen 209, Copenhagen (DK)
12.16 FAUNA #7, Klaffbron, Malmø
11.25 TRAPPA UPP, Högt ovanför, Malmø
11.18 Technorum, Vodkabaren, Stockholm
09.30 B&W > Inofficiell Gallerinattsefterfest, Rebike, Malmø
09.09 Samling 9/9: Øka, Little Finger + Fauna, Slackin’ Crew, Inkonst, Malmø
09.09 FAUNA, NGBG Street Festival, Malmø
09.07 Free Willie Dansbana, Skeppskajen, Malmø
09.02 Richie's BDAY b2b Bonanza!, Weltkuglen, Copenhagen (DK)
08.11 Sizmo meets Naître Sessions & H.H.A.S., Stortorget 11, Malmø
07.29 Naître Music: Block Party, Lund
07.26 Free Willie x H.H.A.S., Skeppskajen, Malmø
06.30 SVENGRUM, Grand, Malmø
06.15 Scandic Continental, Stockholm
06.14 Free Willie, Skeppskajen, Malmø
06.10 Charlie's Burgers, Malmø
06.10 BELLE, Malmø
05.27 Anubis, Deep, Malmø
05.20 Upside w. Damiano von Erckert, Halvandet, Copenhagen (DK)
04.29 Kulturklubben, Lund
04.22 Tentgården Daytime Sessions, Lund
04.01 Tentgården Daytime Sessions, Lund
03.25 Söder om Småland, Malmö
03.17 Naître Sessions take over Reto , Malmö
03.10 H.H.A.S. at Babel #3, Malmö
02.10 H.H.A.S. at Babel #2, Malmö
02.04 LoveStomp Pres. H.H.A.S., Søhesten, Copenhagen (DK)
01.29 SVENGRUM, Grand, Malmö
01.29 Söder om Småland, Malmö
01.13 H.H.A.S. at Babel, Malmö

GIGS 2016

12.23 A White Christmas w/ H.H.A.S., Babel, Malmö
12.16 Danskultur, Malmö
12.10 Söder om Småland, Malmö
11.19 H.H.A.S. w/ Henrik Bergqvist & Tobias J
10.22 H.H.A.S. w/ Huerta
10.08 Tent Collective, Lund
09.24 FAUNA at NGBG street festival, Malmö
09.17 H.H.A.S. w/ Paxton Fettel & Ryan Dank
09.10 Babel 8 Year Birthday Party, Babel, Malmö
08.13 CIELO AZUL - Open Air, Malmö
07.30 FAUNA #6
07.29 Utomhouse, Moriska Paviljongen, Malmö
07. 24 Dagsfest med havsvy, Röda Sten, Göteborg
07.15 Open Air, Malmö
06.25 Midsummer Open Air, Falsterbo
05.21 FAUNA #5 
05.07 Palads, Copenhagen (DK)
05.06 Weekender w/ Claire Morgan
04.30 Vibrant, Inkonst, Malmö
04.16 FAUNA #4
04.09 Palads, Copenhagen (DK)
04.02 Klubb Bambi, Smålands Nation, Lund
04.01 Weekender w/ Johanna Knutsson
03.25 FAUNA #3
03.04 Weekender w/ Courtesy
02.20 FAUNA #2
02.05 Weekender w/ Josefine Hellström-Hansson
01.30 FAUNA #1
01.08 Weekender w/ Ena Cosovic & Tine Valentin

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