Edits and Remixes

Lil Louis & The World - I Called U (The Conversation) - Edwin Oosterwal Edit

Out Monday June 2!

Following the success of Pitto's album "Objects In A Mirror Are Closer Than They Appear" on GREEN, we've waited excitedly and impatiently for new material from the blooming artist. With his new multi-layered single “Shadows” Pitto once again elegantly entertains our senses. The beautiful melody played by Woodie S, together with the continuous clicking pattern and synthesised bassline create a sublime piece of audio that has an almost supernatural perspective. 

The introduction of vocals accentuate's the echoes of the lyrics adding another dimension to the Johannes Brecht Remix. While Edwin Oosterwal’s Dub adds further depth creating a chilled vibe by intensifying the other-worldly state of the original.

Pitto feat. Woodie S - Shadows (Edwin Oosterwal Dub) (Preview)

Out 25-08-2014!

Anton Pieete delivered one of 2013's Summer club smashes with his Rejected anthem 'Loner'. With the original already having been a firm favourite for label boss Joris Voorn since the spring, its infectious vocal and big funky bassline helped create an audience favourite and terrace hit. 

For 2014 Rejected are revisiting and reworking the original and have drafted in long time friend Kabale und Liebe to create his own vision of Loner. Stripping away the disco-glitter of the original he leads us on a deeper waltz, swept along by his own groove-heavy bassline and decorated with the originals spritely melody. 

On the flip fellow Rejected boss Edwin Oosterwal continues his excellent run of remixes by giving Loner a classic 90's New York vibe. Draped in the finest ivory and slinkiest bass, Edwin's Organ rework delivers next level freshness with a perfect dash of old school flavour. 

Anton Pieete - Loner (Edwin Oosterwal Organ Mix) (Preview)

Small preview of my edit of Joris Voorn's 'Mugged' from his album 'Nobody Knows'. Out May 19 on GREEN with amazing remixes by Kölsch, &ME, Ripperton, Guti and many more!

Joris Voorn - Mugged (Edwin Oosterwal Stripped Edit) (Preview)

Out 13.07.2015

In very much the same vein as their remix package of Ian Pooley’s 'Chord Memory' from last year, Edwin Oosterwal and Joris Voorn’s Rejected imprint have unearthed and returned to somewhat of a cult classic in the form of Eric de Man’s ‘For Sunking’. 

Originally released under his Astrophunk guise all the way back in 1998, the original had instant and emphatic impact. “I produced the track in its entirity on my MPC 3000 and then recorded it directly onto DAT” says Eric. “Who needs mixers anyway, ha. I remember that i gave a promo copy to Derrick May, when he played Holland, and he asked if he could play it there and then. He dropped it next track. My favourite memory ever!”

May went on to champion ’For Sunking’, aiding it in becoming a ‘go to’ record for so many on the underground. Fast forward to 2015 and a mention of the track that lead to Rejected boss Oosterwal crafting his own edit. His rework grabbed the attention of Boris Werner and Melon and before long a plan was hatched for a full remix release. 

REJ044 is lead by Edwin’s respectful and most potent edit of Eric’s original. Melon goes heavy and hypnotising on the filters in his Sex Strip mix, before Boris closes the release with his smooth and yet sleazy rework. A trio of superb revisions of an already ageless classic. 

Eric de Man - For Sunking (Edwin Oosterwal Edit) (preview)

Rejected’s rocky mountain raver Daniel Dubb returns to the label, this time bringing some friends along for the ride.

Last summer was soundtracked by Daniel’s ‘Pieces Of The Past’ album. A body of work that was influenced by meaningful and some life-changing moments from his past. It was an emotional journey and today Daniel returns to rejected having entrusted some of those moments to others, on our Pieces Of The Past Remixes.

First at the controls is UK sensation Huxley, who turns his talents on the warm tones of Flöat. Together with the ghostly vocal and beautiful piano, the Englishman creates a shiver-inducing rework thats topped to perfection by its commanding bassline.

Next up, Dubb teams up with house hero Danny Howells on their Disco Rub of Always. Filters, stabs and a ton of Anglo-Canadian glitter are the order of the day, as the duo present a perfect DJ tool for the floor.

Pound For Pound was our first introduction to the album when it was released back in June of last year. Mark Fanciulli reworked the original into a darker, more techno influenced version. Included again here, its a perfect number for the late night dance floors.

Closing the package is label boss Edwin Oosterwal’s Dub of Rain & Rhythm. Deep, hypnotic and irresistible, its the perfect finalé for this excellent package.

Daniel Dubb, Alex:one - Rain & Rhythm feat. Paul Reel (Edwin Oosterwal Dub) (preview)

Technasia feat. Dosem - Movement (Edwin Oosterwal Remix)

Dualton - The Love Song (Edwin Oosterwal's Love Beats)

Carlo Lio & Coyu - Mike Loves The Horn (Edwin Oosterwal's Twisted Soul Mix) - 128 kbps

Fresh from his recent collab release on John Digweed’s Bedrock imprint, Martin Eyerer returns to Rejected to fly solo and follow up his popular 2015 outing ‘The Metro’ with two fresh productions, ‘Run Stop’ and ‘Troja’.

The lead track with its commanding vocal is a hypnotic tech tool with its mesmeric and metronomic beats and shadowy synth chords enticing the listener. Label boss Edwin Oosterwal delivers a more arid take on the original, bringing the vocal to the fore and swelling the beats.

Synth chords flourish further on Martin’s ‘Troja’. Its warm purring bass and percussive beats are soon bathed in an enchanting synth melody that lifts us higher and caps another impressive Rejected offering from Eyerer.

Martin Eyerer - Run / Stop (Edwin Oosterwal Edit) (preview)

Almost a year to the day that he brought us his Contemporay Thoughts, Israel’s Gel Abril returns to Rejected with a brace of tracks that see him in a more reflective mood ...

Having recently launched his own label, Closed Circuits, as a conduit for his own deep and undulating sounds, he again explores the minimal, hypnotic and insistent grooves that have become the trademark of his own kinetic adventures behind the decks on his latest tracks ‘Back Up’ and ‘Alphabet’.

“I had fun working on these, it felt like a natural flow after my latest release "They Groovers" and its sort of looking back to my musical roots."

Backing Gel’s originals is Rejected boss Edwin Oosterwal who turns in another of his fine reworks, adding some bounce and pushing the tempo on the title track. Back Up people!

Gel Abril - Back Up (Edwin Oosterwal Remix)

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When he’s not saving Southern Australia with his Tesla built batteries, American entrepreneur Elon Musk is providing musical inspiration for Rejected’s first release of 2018.

Drawn to the studio in what he describes as a ’sci-fi mood’ after viewing a documentary on Musk’s experimental companies, Dutch producer MULDER hit a strain of rapid creativity himself. “After I found the kick and bassline, the rest of the track developed very naturally and was completed in just a few hours.”

Evoking memories of classic GU moments, ‘Elon’ opens with swirling synths, bubbling bass and glistening percussion. Warm yet scything chords enter mid way and together with its vocal runs the track delivers a classic and emotive dance-floor feeling.

Rejected boss Edwin Oosterwal continues his strong run of Dubs with another tightly locked and hypnotic offering. Strong filter action and stunning claps make this an essential selection.

Mulder - Elon (Edwin Oosterwal Dub)

Rekindling their prolific and productive partnership, Poker Flat Recordings label boss Steve Bug teams up with Clemens Kahlcke aka Cle for another important release. The pair go way back, having being friends, DJ colleagues, co producers and label mates for over 20 years. 

Their latest release on Poker Flat, shows they have continued to bring out the best in each other. 'It's Time', the title track, kicks off in fine style - a solid, urgent groove sets the tone, before sharp claps, a thick bass pulse and classic house stabs add the flavour. The pair clearly know how to work a floor. 

Dutch friend and collaborator Edwin Oosterwal brings his own take for the dub version - adding layers of slick percussion and developing the synth melodies into an urgent, upfront proposition.The influence of classic Detroit techno is clear to see. 

Last but not least, the guys pull another rabbit out of the hat with the final track 'Ritual' - their signature infectious rhythms combine a slowly evolving melodic motif which builds and builds in to a true dance floor heater.

It’s Time

Steve Bug & Cle - It’s Time (Edwin Oosterwal Dub)

Martin Eyerer & Ackermann - What! (Edwin Oosterwal Remix)

Native-Detroiter Terrence Dixon‘s longtime alliance with Godfather of Techno Juan Atkins has helped forge his own powerful sound in the world of minimal Techno. Originally released on Claude Young’s Utensil Records in 1995. Both Sino (Hong-Kong) and Thema (New-York) join hands to re-release this classic which many consider as one of the early foundation in the minimal techno movement. Thema presents part 1 featuring remixes by Mike Huckaby, Silent Servant and DVS1. Sino presents part 2 featuring two remixes by Ben Klock and one by Edwin Oosterwal (Rejected).

Terrence Dixon - Minimalism A2 (Edwin Oosterwal Remix) - Sino (Teaser)

My latest release is out now. Get it here: https://rejectedrcrds.lnk.to/REJ097

A lifelong student at the school of Dance Mania, deft in the dialogue of machine soul: Edwin Oosterwal is driven by timeless soul-laced house and techno. Rooted in the fundamental elements, he’s been entrenched in sonic science since his residency at one of The Netherlands’ longest standing club nights: Basic Grooves.
 
A DJ first and foremost, with over 20 years of stripes to his name including residencies at iconic Amsterdam clubs Trouw and Studio 80 and past performances at key festivals such as Awakenings and Mysteryland and world class clubs from Fabric to Panorama Bar, his ability to fuse between house and techno hits with an insatiable jacking energy. He has a knack of weaving stark stripped-back troughs and dizzying physical peaks; a dark art that’s reflected in everything else he does…

As a label co-boss behind Rejected and Green (imprints he founded with friend and fellow groove craftsman Joris Voorn), the output is characterised by direct dancefloor tracks laced with longevity and strong sense of groove. Releases come courtesy of an array of respected acts ranging from Josh Butler to Steve Rachmad via Ian Pooley, Michel De Hey and of course Edwin himself who has developed a centre-stage role in the label’s output in recent years.

Initially emerging as a producer in the mid 2000s, Edwin’s taken his time to truly hone his craft and steadily build a sonic signature that flexes from deep subtlety to visceral body-shifting energy with an elasticity that resonates through house, techno and all the artful shades between and has been supported by the likes of Loco Dice, Eats Everything and Kölsch. Whether it’s his exciting dub techno project States Of Flux with Roland Klinkenberg or his solo work, his releases shimmer with an ageless aesthetic that’s coded deep into everything he does from the all-out Chicago-style tone hypnosis of ‘Bleep’ to the iced-synth mysticism of ‘Vamp’ via the stately jacks of ‘Elasticity’ and beyond.

Now adding to his roles as DJ, artist and label owner, Edwin can also be spotted broadcasting on Amsterdam radio station Radio Nachtlab with a monthly two hour session Time To Jack. Another way to express his passion for machine soul and his dexterity as a DJ, Edwin’s quest for timeless soul-laced house and techno continues…