Last November when hot sweaty clubs were a thing, I played along side @BookaShade at London's E1. Their album Movements, released on Get Physical back in 2006 was/still is genius and something I return to regularly for inspiration, so to share a night with them was special.

We had an amusing pre gig dinner - It was great to have a moment to actually sit down, talk and get to know the guys a little. A few weeks later Arno kindly asked if I’d be interested in remixing ‘Polar Lights’ from their new album. I’ve discussed my approach to remixing before, one of the main points being I don’t jump on them lightly however, their track was ripe for reworking - first off it wasn’t already a dance track with a 4/4 groove - it was more of a down tempo vibe and most important, due to the great performance of @joplynberlin I could hear the vocal working a treat.

2019 was winding down and we were approaching our first Christmas with Huxley so decided to wait till the new year to start work on the mix so i could give it my full attention, so ended up starting in early February after arriving in Ibiza… then old Covid-19 decided to rocked up! What then unfolded was a month tucked up away at the top of the valley, diving in and out of the project, experimenting with the original parts of the song i'd been given, searching for the little moments that would then become the final piece. There were a couple times when I needed a proper environment to get to grips with the sonics of the mix. This meant a few covert missions to a studio near by - if caught by the Ibizan police it wouldn’t have gone down well... anyhow… we got there in the end and really happy that its out now in the ether.



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Booka Shade - Polar Lights (John Monkman remix)

John Monkman

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Elevating the global electronic music scene, John Monkman stands out with his exhilarating live performances and masterful studio creations. His recent triumphs include headlining Rainbow Serpent 2021 and crafting the spellbinding track ‘Siren’ for the esteemed Kompakt label. His collaboration 'Ecstasis' with Pete Tong for Maceo Plex's Ellum Audio, and a standout performance at London's Fabric with Kolsch and Rodriguez Jr., underline his rising prominence.

John's groundbreaking 'John Monkman: Live' show debuted to acclaim at Coachella 2018 with The DoLab, showcasing his innovative approach to performance. His significant contributions to the Anjunadeep catalogue with the 'Komplex' EP, and his versatile 'Tune In Turn On' EP for Ellum, highlight his diverse artistic range. Collaborations, including 'Placebo' with Pete Tong on Beesemyer Music and a remix of ThermalBear’s ‘U Love’ for Sasha’s LNOE 100th release, demonstrate his creative versatility. Further, his invitation by techno icon Adam Beyer to remix for Drumcode affirms his industry respect.

As the founder of Beesemyer Music, Monkman’s influence stretches from London to international stages in Amsterdam, Melbourne, Mumbai, Beirut, and Los Angeles. His sound, endorsed by labels like Kompakt, Ellum, Crosstown Rebels, and Anjunadeep, has a universal appeal. Renowned for his quality and innovation, John's journey from the US to the UK reflects a relentless pursuit of musical excellence, securing his status as a dynamic force in the electronic music landscape.