Cocoon Recordings - Part 1

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Cocoon Recordings

Cocoon Recordings (Record Label) Releases 1

mckay

My Bad

Buy "Smoke Drunk"

Harvey Mckay - Smoke Drunk (original mix) - ID055 web

DDG Talk

Cocoon Compilation U

Lacalute

Il Rotori

Acid Jackson

Zomby - Spliff Dub (Original)

Buy / Stream - lnk.to/LydiaEP
Vinyl - http://www.phonicarecords.com/product/dusky-lydia-ep-17-steps/134409
Having recently played an eight hour set to a sold-out crowd at London’s Oval Space, the prolific Dusky drop a trio of moody club tool tracks on 17 Steps as they continue their European Autumn/Winter tour.

A club tool in the most effective sense, lead track ’Lydia’ is dark, nagging acid groover that builds and builds throughout its 6 hypnotic minutes. With all the melodic material based around the Lydian scale, ‘Lydia’ was originally inspired by a bizarre, trippy dream Alfie had in which everything was all based on the Lydian scale.

A homage to classic techno, ‘Bitter Lake’ is a hard-hitting surge of looping, percussive energy and Detroit-nodding rave stabs that build to a hoover-fuelled breakdown release.

Rounding off the trio, the brilliantly titled and uniquely composed ‘Infinite Libido’ again explores Dusky’s more percussive tendencies and has been a regular feature in their DJ sets for the past year.

Lydia EP

Bitter Lake (Original Mix)

Take It To The Head

Take It To The Head (Explicit Version) [feat. Chris Brown, Rick Ross, Nicki Minaj & Lil Wayne]

Claustrophobia

Transience (Tuff City Kids Remix)

Geht's Noch?

Geht's Noch? (Dominik Eulberg Remix)

Oliver Koletzki - Mückenschwarm

The Art of Dance

Barbarella Ii

My Name Is Barbarella

The Secret Chamber of Dreams

Barbarella Butterfly

The Future

Occasionally the stars align to create something truly special. Well, without beating around the bush, that’s what we’ve got for you here. Not only a classic Legowelt hymn that’s ripe for a revisit but three quality remixers (Tuff City Kids, Catz 'N Dogz and Younger Rebinds aka Benny Rodrigues) turning in scandalously good remixes for Cocoon Recordings. Yes, we’re spoiling you...but you’re worth it!

Disco Rout first surfaced in 2002. The electro revival that had ushered in the new millennium was in full swing and this was to prove a seminal tune, being voted track of the year by Groove magazine. As if to prove a point the bass line still grabs you the moment it drops, while the laser-guided melodies feel as relevant today as they ever did. Fusing the past with a neon future, Legowelt’s complex interwoven elements fit like a glove and the clarity of the mix makes everything seem effortless. Maybe that‘s why it’s such a fascinating track to revisit, having already been remixed over the years by the likes of Deetron, Johannes Heil and Freeform Five.

Anyway, this current crop of remixes are equally top notch starting with Tuff City Kids who do what they do best, serving up an organic, conga driven workout complete with percolating synthetic percussion, cut up vocals and silky smooth choral pads. Warping and flanging the original riffs into an infectious, state-of-the-art revamp, they stay true to the retro vibe with added emphasis on the vocal hook for a more pronounced breakdown that briefly trips out before regrouping and taking flight once more. 

Following hot on their heels is a screamer from Catz ’N Dogz who drop the tempo slightly, layering a metallic cowbell motif over a tough, robotic disco groove that adds extra swagger to the bass line. The original parts gradually spiral into view, cranking up the pressure till we hit a solid state of euphoria that in turn, disintegrates into freaky alien chatter. There’s no let up though, as squawking synths lock on to the rhythm and everything evolves into a full-on percussive outro.

So far, so fantastic. You would think there’s nowhere left to go after being blasted into outer space a couple of times already but we’re not done yet. Last but not least, Dutch master Benny Rodrigues aka ROD steps up under his Younger Rebinds alias with even more intensity than demonstrated on last year’s ‘Sound of Benny EP’ on Running Back. Picking apart the original with almost forensic attention to detail, he gives new life to each individual strand with an exhilarating mix that seems destined to leave its mark on dance floors around the globe throughout the summer and beyond. The second of his two remixes is included here, both having featured on a much sought after Cocoon Recordings limited edition white label. Remix two compliments the precision of the first with a more freestyle approach that’s in one hell of a rush to get going. The bass line rips through the mix, hihats scurry toward the cavernous, arpeggiated breakdown and we’re drenched in reverb as the synths dovetail dangerously, all the while paying homage to the hi-octane energy of the original. Rodriguez effortlessly toys with the crowd, frying the synapses and gorging on serotonin, as the mix motors relentlessly to its conclusion.

The Disco Rout remix EP is a shameless riot of sound that succeeds in doing something very special - by staying true to Legowelt’s vision, the artists involved not only demonstrate their notable skills as remixers but reaffirm the quality of a classic and timeless piece of music.

Disco Rout Remixes

LEGOWELT - DISCO ROUT (YOUNGER REBINDS REMIX 2) - COR12164

Legowelt - Disco Rout (Johannes Heil Remix)

Various - 10 Jahre Party.de - CD 1 [ZYX 81897-2]

We have to admit it in front: Cocoon loves Harvey McKay! Already his Cocoon Recordings debut on the "Dots & Pearls II" compilation has the finger on the pulse, as it appears to us. Everything should be more orientated to "beat one". McKay follows the return to Techno and strong beats, and delivers a hi-energy package that has no peer.
"Shake" is Techno at its best! Dub Techno elements in a Basic-Channel-style meet kicking, masculine beats as you may know most likely from Santos releases, all united in the meanwhile typical McKay style. McKay is the incarnate Techno beat, and "Shake" is no exception! Given McKay's standards, "Move" is almost a breather. Well, it's still equipped with a mighty kick drum, but everything comes in a little more tranquil. A new twist on McKay, if you want, with a strong Detroit and Berlin flair. Urban, dark, thoughtful and the matching soundtrack for grey city skies on Sunday morning at 7:30h, on the way home from Panoramabar.
With "Mind's Eye", Harvey McKay then returns to his usual style. We hear a dark Tech-House piece with crashy synth chords that remind of the big Slam and Underworld hits. Great vocal samples round up the rave reminiscence in a perfect way!
After years and years of this never ending House revival, McKay presents three fat and peak-time-suitable muscle tracks that transport only one message: PAAAR-TAAAAY!


Harvey McKay: Move

Harvey McKay returns to Saved since 2011's popular "Show Face". This time round he presents "The Fall", a bass pounding, intense recording which is supported by percolating foundations.  As the record develops,  the elements build together and following a stripped back drop, recoils to great effect. 

The release is completed with a remix from on fire producer Burnski.Here he uses the original parts and adds his own style to create a tight remix that has a unique cadency and a hooking bass-line. Available from February 11th

Harvey McKay – The Fall (Original)

Shiftings

Weasel Magic

Carry Through The Winter

Waldmeister

MICHAEL KLEIN - MEDUSA EP - CORDIG038

Michael Klein makes a big impact once again on Cocoon recordings as this runaway train of an EP careers towards a sound system near you. But there’s more to these lessons in slamming techno than first meets the eye. The entire release is awesome in both scope and execution, with a level of sonic precision and controlled aggression that will dominate any dancefloor.

The riotous first cut Medusa jumps straight in with a cascading rush of energy. Searing synths, percolating acid and pounding beats jostle for position like the writhing knot of snakes referenced in the title. My Castle employs a glitchy, filtered intro that makes for a perfect mixing tool. The air is suddenly sucked out as thumping, subsonic 909s and scratchy textures melt the synapses, bringing on a rush of enormous proportions. Klein explores every variant to its logical conclusion, making sure there’s no doubt about who’s king of this castle.

Their Kingdom is an exercise in stuttering, looping techno for the purists. Clean and heavy definitely wins the race here as we’re enveloped in a cavernous breakdown and darkness falls.
Noises rounds things off in a melee of squawking mechanical bleeps and lethal, metallic percussion. A distant melody dares to enter the fray and like the legions of dancers transfixed by Klein‘s vision, it must surrender to the intensity or be swept aside.

Medusa EP

MICHAEL KLEIN - MEDUSA EP - CORDIG038

Harvey McKay is the Scottish man of the moment. After his successful releases on Soma, Cocoon and Saved, lands in Suara with "Kickback" and "Taste", two delicious pieces of modern techno with disco house influences. Two of the hottest artists of the current house scene, Cadenza's Argy and Hot Creation's wAFF bring "Kickback" and "Taste" to a next level. Both look very influenced for the garage of the 90's, Argy makes a sweet interpretation where the kickdrum is the key, meanwhile wAFF shows us his ghetto roots with a superb mix between old school hip hop and futuristic techno music. 
Artwork by GaAs. 
Mastering by www.pobla.es

Support by: Marco Bailey, Adam Beyer, Jay Lumen, Slam, Tube & Berger, Uner, John Digweed, Stacey Pullen, Carlo Lio, Steve Lawler, Monika Kruse, Hernan Cattaneo, Hot Since 82, Pig&Dan, Kaiserdisco, Paco Osuna, Marko Nastic and many others.

Buy on Beatport

[Suara 084] Harvey McKay - Taste (wAFF Ghetto Mix)

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Round one. On the left corner, red trousers, the Scottish Harvey McKay with “Scopolamine”, a pure techno cut full of powerful vocals that will hit you like a punch on the face. On the right corner, blue trousers, we have the brothers Floris, Mr. Bizz is on the ring to drive a colorful techno hook with “Dun”, potent echoed drums that will rumble all kind of dancing shoes. This is a versus, but no one’s going to win, this is a technical draw, two hot tracks accompanied by a Luigi’s Madonna remix. A notorious EP that will knockout all dancing floors. Are you ready to rumble?
Artwork by GaAs
Mastering by www.pobla.es

Support by: Slam, Kaiserdisco, Jay Lumen, Joris Voorn, Shinedoe, 2000 and One, Paco Osuna, Adam Beyer, DVS1, Deltano, Ramiro Lopez, Filterheadz, Stefano Noferini and many more.

[Suara094] Harvey McKay & Mr. Bizz - Scopolamine (Original Mix) Snippet

Cocoon Recordings has been founded in the year 2000 as a part of the Cocoon Music Event GmbH. Sven Väth has initiated Cocoon Recordings in order to complete the Cocoon platform as a supporting tool for young artists in Electronic Music. The label philosophy is as simple as demanding: helping young producers and DJs to release their music without depending on Major Label structures. The releases can mainly be assigned to the genres Techno and House.

Cocoon Recordings as a label and Sven Väth as an artist stand for the use of vinyl as sound carrier, also in the future. Admittedly, the Digital Division of Cocoon Recordings has also been set up in 2008 and the numbers of downloads are indeed enjoyable. However, the label's focus is on vinyl, now and in the future. In order to complete the range of services that Cocoon Recordings offers, the publishing company Cocoon Publishing was founded in 2010.

Harvey McKay: Move

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