La Mano De Fuego, the hand of fire. Is it a myth? A warning? Or a promise? Is it just two brothers from Tijuana who use the hand of fire to light up dance floors and burn away the troubles of the world? Let’s imagine those brothers making their way to Detroit, to UR, and sharing that fire with the rest of the world. The debut ep on UR features “Sol”, a tribute to the sun, and as the sun sets the “Descenso”, leading to the world of myth, “Mito”. A story in sound, a sound that has no borders!

Mano de Fuego EP [Underground Resistance]

Amboy

one love

From discogs: 

Underground Resistance is probably the most militantly political outcropping of second-wave Detroit techno. Combining a grubby, four-track aesthetic, an almost strictly DIY business philosophy, and an oppositional, militaristic ethos similar to Public Enemy without the drama (or the familiarity; the members refuse to be photographed without bandanas obscuring their identities), UR have redirected their portion of the Detroit techno legacy to social activist ends, trading mainstream popularity and financial success for independence and self-determination. Begun in the early '90s by Detroit second-wave trinity Mike Banks, Robert Hood & Jeff Mills, UR adapted the flavor and kick of early Detroit techno to the complex social, political, and economic circumstances in the wake of Reagan-era accelerated inner-city decline, and was formed as an outlet for uncompromising music geared toward awareness and change.

The early UR catalog is defined by a typically Detroit combination of Motown and Chicago soul, and ruthless, at times caustic lo-fi techno, acid, and electro (Mills' background is in, among other things, Chicago industrial and EBM-style electro-techno, with Banks and Hood both coming from a solid house and techno base). Much of the label's early output was the product of various permutations of Banks, Mills, and Hood, both solo and in combination, before Mills and Hood left UR in 1992 to pursue (and achieve) international success. Banks continued to operate UR in the wake of the split, releasing EPs such as "Return of Acid Rain," "Message to the Majors," and "Galaxy to Galaxy" under the UR banner, as well as 12-inches by increasingly renowned artists such as Drexciya, Suburban Knight and Scan 7. The first actual full-length credited to Underground Resistance was 1998's Interstellar Fugitives. When the UR and Submerge Recordings Headquarters moved from 2030 Grand River to 3000 E Grand Blvd., the UR 'family' transformed again by assigning new members such as DJ 3000, S², Aquanauts, Buzz Goree and most notably the live band Los Hermanos.

01. [00:00:00] Underground Resistance - Greater Than Yourself - UR020 (1992)
02. [00:04:49] Underground Resistance - Cosmic Traveler - UR020 (1992)
03. [00:08:57] Galaxy 2 Galaxy - Hi-Tech Jazz (The Elements) - UR025 (1993)
04. [00:12:07] Scan 7 - Password Soul - UR031 (1995)
05. [00:19:41] Galaxy 2 Galaxy - Astral Apache (Star Stories) - UR025 (1993)
06. [00:23:50] UR - Untitled - UR038 (1997)
07. [00:29:01] UR - The Mighty Asteroids Of Jupiter - UR028 (1994)
08. [00:31:50] Underground Resistance - The Storm - SW1008 (1992)
09. [00:34:32] Andre Holland - Inversions - UR032 (1995)
10. [00:40:15] DJ Rolando - Aztec Mystic - UR035 (1996)
11. [00:43:31] Underground Resistance - Fuck The Majors - UR023 (1992)
12. [00:49:01] UR - Acid Fog (The Mystery) - UR024 (1993)
13. [00:52:04] Underground Resistance - The Lightning - SW1008 (1992)
14. [00:55:01] Underground Resistance - The Seawolf - WPA-002 (1992)
15. [00:59:22] The Aztec Mystic A.K.A DJ Rolando - Jaguar - UR049 (1999)
16. [01:05:05] Underground Resistance - Kamikaze - WPA-001 (1992)
17. [01:09:51] UR - Communications Silence - UR028 (1994)
18. [01:11:53] UR - Logic Bomb - UR033 (1995)
19. [01:18:22] UR - Ain't No Sunshine (The Sign) - UR024 (1993)
20. [01:20:25] UR - Orbitals In Motion - UR028 (1994)
21. [01:23:44] UR - Cyberwolf - UR028 (1994)
22. [01:28:00] Mad Mike - Planet X - UR022 (1992)
23. [01:31:05] UR - Turbulence (The Warning) - UR024 (1993)
24. [01:32:50] UR - Particle Shower - UR028 (1994)
25. [01:35:00] UR - Low Pressure Front (The Pulse) - UR024 (1993)

[Detroit Techno] Essential Guide To Underground Resistance (1992-1999)

HOME - Resonance (slowed + reverb)

Home - Resonance ( 432 hz ) ( slowed to perfection + reverb )

Mito

Descenso

Sol (La Luz)

Jeff Mills (T In The Park)(2006-07-09) Radio 1 Essential Mix -

HOME - Resonance (Benja Rework)

Remixed! To Freedom...

Wonder (Osunlade's Yoruba Soul Mix)

This one was an unexpected treat. Two of our favourite contemporary musicians, Finn Rees & Sholto coming together and collaborating on a double dose of celestial, cinematic alchemy.

At Mr Bongo we are massive admirers of drummer, musician, and producer Sholto (Oscar Robertson). His two albums on Funk Night Records and DeepMatter Records, had both been highlights of their respective years. We’d gotten to know Oscar and sent him a few records. Included in the package was Australian pianist-composer Finn Rees’ debut album, Dawn Is A Melody, which was one of our favourite releases on Mr Bongo in 2024.

In Oscar's words 'For me it was a standout modern jazz record - encapsulating a spiritual / hazy dreamy soundscape which hugely resonated with me. Glissando keys and harp with lush melodies, I was instantly intrigued.”  

The pair started following each other online and as luck would have it, Finn was staying in London for the summer season, so they arranged to meet. The pair instantly clicked and said it felt like they'd known each other for years. After 40 minutes of chatting, they started to jam. 

'Love In Memory' and 'Bluebell' were recorded over two days - a track a day in Oscar's SFJ studios. Laid down on mostly analogue equipment, the pair utilised Wurlitzer’s, mellotrons, and ribbon mics through Oscar’s ‘70s Studer desk. Composed and crafted without any real intentions, other than a shared appreciation for the same style of music and approach, the tracks started to take shape. The results were as lush, nostalgic and textured as you’d expect from these two brilliant musicians, with a classical feel inspired by artists such as Piero Piccioni, Piero Umiliani, and Henry Mancini. 

For the beautiful string arrangements, the pair recruited the talents of Sholto's long-time friend and collaborator Clementine Brown (Penguin Cafe Orchestra) and Matthew Hayes of 30/70, Allysha Joy, Xpress Point, Zeitgeist Freedom Energy Exchange fame, was brought in to play bass on 'Bluebell'.

So here we have it, a chance collaborative project built on two musicians' mutual respect for each other's outputs. The result is truly breathtaking.


Finn Rees & Sholto - Love In Memory

inspired by a vine of a girl dancing with her cat

Original: https://soundcloud.com/home-2001/resonance

note: I understand the song isn't "slowed" however, it is pitched enough to make a small difference in both length and sound

HOME - Resonance (SLOWED)

Listen or download: https://ARMD1284.lnk.to/DominatorYA

Having inspired awe the world over as the one of the most recognizable fixtures in Armin van Buuren’s live sets and his acclaimed ‘Armin Only Embrace’ world tour, this revamped ‘Dominator’ doesn’t need an introduction. First constructed by Dutch dance act Human Resource in 1991, this dance floor beast sees the rise of its second era thanks to Armin van Buuren’s ear-crushing treatment. From the world’s biggest main stages to wherever music is played, this track is the one and only ‘Dominator’!

Connect with Armin van Buuren
www.arminvanbuuren.com

Dominator

Dominator (Extended Mix)

Listen or download

Submerge can appear as a sound galaxy, through its structure distributing Detroit Electronic Music labels and its epicenter, a records store with its secret address.
I selected for this mix records arisen from these labels and carried by the energy of Submerge. It's also a tribute to the instigator of this structure and his commitment far beyond the musical sphere : cultural and artistic actions with the Motor City children, accommodation of deprived families, rescue of an automobile provider  by making it a vinyl pressing company, fights against drug dealers in front of schools... RESPECT Mister ' Mad ' Mike Banks.

Have a good time with records from :
Submerge Recordings
Underground Resistance
Transmat
Red Planet
Fragile
Motech Records
Teknotika
Electrofunk Records 
Technoir Audio
Ignitor
Hipnotech Records
Tunnel 7
Detroit Techno Milita

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Submerge peut se presenter comme une galaxie sonore, à travers sa structure distribuant des labels de Musique Electronique de Detroit et son épicentre, un magasin de disques à l'adresse gardée secrète.
J'ai sélectionné pour ce mix des disques nés de ces labels et portés par l'énergie de Submerge. Il est aussi une forme d'hommage à l'homme instigateur de cette structure et dont l'engagement se développe bien au delà de la sphère musicale : action culturelle et artistique auprès des enfants de la Motor City, hébergement de familles démunies, sauvetage d'un prestataire automobile par une mutation vers le pressage de vinyles, combat contre les dealers squateurs de sorties d'écoles... Respect monsieur 'Mad' Mike Banks.

Bon moment à vous en compagnie de disques venus de :
Submerge Recordings
Underground Resistance
Transmat
Red Planet
Fragile
Motech Records
Teknotika
Electrofunk Records 
Technoir Audio
Ignitor
Hipnotech Records
Tunnel 7
Detroit Techno Milita

"Tribute To Submerge - Detroit" vinyl mix for Tsugi

Available worldwide June 15, 2017
Distributed by Honest Jon's

D. Tiffany - Get Back To You Soon

From my personal "stash" of collected DJ set comes this classic banging set from Jeff Mills playing in one of the best Dutch underground clubs that ever existed: Doornroosje in Nijmegen.

The recording is missing [CD 2] which I once managed to find on some obscure website but was unable to download and forgot the link of. If someone knows where to find it, let me know. Enjoy!

Live @ Roosje the Netherlands 

Jeff Mills - Live @ Doornroosje [CD 1 of 4]

Finily, it is here...The Mad Mike & John Dixon (Keyboards) remix...UR TIMELINE REMIX...
They putted the original mix into a real Timeline/Underground Resistance flavour with great piano chords/solo, a real house and jazz feeling...

Soul Designer : The Soul Is Back : Underground Resistance Timeline Remix

RAC - Quexos

MARK FLASH UR078 - DETROIT TECHNO MIX : http://www.electronique.it/podcastA811C10_Podcast_Mark-Flash_E-P-038
              
TRACK LIST:
1.  Mark Flash - Intro
2.  Gerald Hanson - Convextion [Matrix Records]
3.  Kenny Larkin - Chasers [Distance]
4.  Evelyn Jean - Chateau Noir [Dig It International]
5.  Zed Bias feat. Randolf - Mighty Dub [ITH Records]
6.  G. Flame - Lower [Bush]
7.  Julius Papp - Primtive future(Kemal's Main Mix) [Soulfuric Deep]
8.  Mark Flash - Guarana (A Day In Brazil) [unreleased]
9.  Polar Pair feat. Atlantis - This Is What Happens(Mark Flash Remix) [Botanika]
10. Mark Flash - Cachasa [Underground Resistance]
11. Shawn Rudiman - Metronie [Matrix Records]
12. DJ Cadet - Voodoo Lakey[ROCit Records]
13. Peter Horrevorts - Oorsprong [Kanzerlaramt]
14. Prince - Sexy [White Label/AMG001]
15. Mark Flash - Hot Timbales [Upstart Records]
16. A Night With Dick - The Eye Tattoo [Max Trax]
17. Mystery Track #1
18. Mark Flash - Orpheus[unreleased]
19. Mystery Track #2

UR078 Underground Resistance (DETROIT TECHNO MIX)

UR continues its spiritual connectivity deep into the Ancient Mystic knowledge of Mexico. Two Shamans answer the call and bring forth hitech sonic cures for the souls worldwide. Dancefloor instructions on how we will survive our current state of existence.

All Inquiries:

Cornelius Harris
cornelius@alteregomgt.com