DC Promo Tracks #1283: "Sintra" by Christophe Salin is part of the release "Sun / Sintra" on Salin Records @salinrecords  

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DC Promo Tracks: Christophe Salin "Sintra"

Since launching in 2020, Claremont 56’s Claremont Editions series of compilations has delivered a trio of must-check collections featuring a mixture of unheard gems from the label vaults and brand-new, previously unreleased tracks. Label founder Paul ‘Mudd’ Murphy continues with this blueprint on 2024’s instalment, the fourth in total.

There's naturally some genuinely headline grabbing highlights amongst the nine tracks on display, starting with opener ‘Crossing’ – a fresh cut from C56’s in-house super-group Hillside (AKA Paul Mudd Murphy, Alex Searle and Patrick Dawes), featuring lead vocals from long-time friend of the family Quinn Lamont Luke. The track is prime Hillside: all rolling hand percussion, warming keys, simmering synth-strings, sun-splashed solos and blue-eyed soul vocals from the effervescent Quinn.

It sets a high bar, quality wise, but predictably the rest of the collection hits similarly heady heights. Mudd contributes two other tracks of note: a first collaborative outing with long-time creative partner Ben Smith for five years, Smith & Mudd’s ‘Journey Seven’ – a languid, slow-motion affair that hints at what we can expect from their forthcoming album – and a typically rich, jazz-fusion influenced solo excursion, ‘Massimo’s Steps’. As vivid, emotive and detailed as you’d expect, the track explores similar sonic territory to Mudd’s recent album, In The Garden of Mindfulness.

It's usual for Claremont Editions collections to include tracks from new members of the Claremont family. Editions 4 is no different, with Danish producer Fureby – a close friend of fellow Danes Mike Salta and Peter Visti – joining forces with Guy Moscoco and Brian Faber on ‘Halcyon (Extended Mix)’, a gorgeously kaleidoscopic Balearic groover rich in fluttering flute solos, simmering disco strings and sun-bright electronics.

Elsewhere, a few familiar favourites contribute suitably stellar tracks. Mai Fujinoya dons the Yamp Kolta alias for the first time since appearing on the first editions compilation in 2020, serving up the languid Japanese language Balearic pop brilliance of ‘Saturate’, featuring beautiful lead vocals by Yuzz. Krautrock-influenced duo Neumayer Station – who made their C56 bow on last year’s Editions collection – lay down a typically stretched-out, dubbed-out groove with Spaghetti Western soundtrack flourishes (the lilting and atmospheric ‘Bassrutscher’), while Ferdi Schuster invites us to dive into the immersive depths of ‘Resonance’ – a lightly art rock and progressive rock-influenced soundscape best enjoyed while lying flat on your back.

Slow-motion house specialists Hear & Now continue to join the dots between tactile Balearica and pitched-down Italian ambient house on the stunningly gorgeous ‘Chimaera’, while there’s a surprise return for a Claremont 56 favourite: Mudd’s sought-after extended mix of Bel’s 2018 single ‘Ready To Die’, a sing-along modern Balearic classic. This time round, it has been re-edited by Blank & Jones, who teases out the sun-soaked instrumentation before finally dropping the original’s emotion-rich lead vocals.

It all adds up to another must-check instalment of the indispensable Claremont Editions series. As usual, the vinyl version has been pressed in limited qualities and comes housed in a deluxe gatefold sleeve, complete with another stunning cover painting by illustrator Mark Warrington.

Hear & Now - Chimaera (Clip)

Ferdi Schuster - Resonance (Clip)

Yamp Kolt Feat Yuzz. - Saturate (Clip)

Neumayer Station - Bassrutscher (Clip)

Fureby, Moscoso & Faber - Halcyon (Clip)

Bel - Ready To Die (Mudd's Extended Mix) (Blank & Jones Edit)(Clip)

Mudd - Massimo's Steps (Clip)

Right By Your Side

Lexx - Right By My Side [Version]

Big thanks to the Cunning Stunts crew for inviting me along to play at Nudge Nudge Wink Wink sharing the booth with great selectors Dj Danu, Dale Stephen and Lord Sut. Here's my set from Saturday - I had a great time and hope you enjoy the set as much as I did playing it and putting it together 

Nudge Nudge Wink Wink is more than a party; it's a FUNdraiser, providing essential connection, charitable support, and a warming of spirit for all who attend.  Their events continue with their unwavering commitment to support locally based registered NFPs that are making a profound impact in our communities during these challenging times.
For their May & June events they are donating to the Dharma Care Winter Warmer campaign, which aims to raise $75k for four amazing local community groups and drop-in centres: all of which are helping people experiencing or at risk of homelessness across Tweed and Byron Shires. 

Cunning Stunts have donated $407,603 so far, helping 39 local
charities since December 2015. Funds are donated to locally based registered NFP’s assisting our communities during these challenging times. 

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Nudge Nudge Wink Wink : 4 May 2024

Hey young world
Welcome along everone to a brandnew weekly vinyl DJ series called MIXTAPE PARADISO featuring some of the finest crate diggers arround .; recorded live & direct @ the previous WAXSAFARI vinyl fleamarket in Munich.
First up: Sir Florian Keller (funk related) ridin the peace train  . 30 min soulful freestyle from new wave to funky modern soul with a message!
Catch Florian & friends live almost every Sunday afternoon this summer rockin Munichs Smallest Soul Soundsystem @ Englischer Garten . Pure niceness.

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mixtape pararadiso vol 1   Florian Keller (funk Related)

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Bel - Ready To Die (Mudd's Extended Mix) (Blank & Jones Edit)(Clip)

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