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Guitarr _ Torben Schmitt
Saxophon _ joerxworks
Bass is taken from Akai Funk Bass Collection
Keys & more - @cosmic-ratzzz im Fuchs Anzug

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King & Hound edit on Golden Goose #8. 12" vinyl.

Tubular Bells, King & Hound Edit

I've gone for a mid/uptempo vibe here, added strings, keys, bass, drums... all built around Kevin Moore's awesome vocals. Obviously, it's a completely different tune to the lovely, laid back original, it's all done out of genuine creative urges and total respect for the original artists and their inspiring work - I hope you all like it!

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Kevin Moore - Speak Your Mind (Casbah 73 Rework)

**100 copies vinyl released in 2014 (old name Jam Master) -> now available for the 1st time in digital format ! ** 

**Discogs: www.discogs.com/Jam-Master-Jam-Master-Edits-Volume-1/release/6029669 ** 

**Bandcamp: https://jmmstr.bandcamp.com/album/jam-master-edits-volume-1 **

**Mastering by Rob Small**

Jam Master Edits Volume 1 **now available on Bandcamp**

Matasuna Records presents another treat with its latest release: an official reissue with two songs of the US funk band "Calender". Both tracks are available on a 12" Maxi-Single for the first time. In addition to the mastered original versions, this EP features great reworks by two of our favorite producers: Mexican disco edit king "Hotmood" and the highly acclaimed Matasuna artist "Voodoocuts".

The band "Calender" from New Jersey was founded in the 70s by Paul Kyser. Besides his activities as songwriter, arranger and producer he set up his label Pi Kappa Records. The band's only album "It's a Monster" was released on this label in 1976 and has grown into a legendary status over the years and is appreciated by fans and collectors alike.

The opener "Hypertension" is a disco banger par excellence. Kyser's sophisticated arrangements merge thrilling grooves, elegant strings, varied funk elements and soulful vocals to a great and unique joint for every dancefloor. It's very pleasing that the song doesn't get overloaded or cheesy, as it's often the case in disco music.
Hotmood transfers the track, which was created more than 3 decades ago, into the present time. His great disco edit focuses on the instrumental parts of the original. Thanks to his clever arrangement, a tension curve is constantly built up without seeming repetitive.

On the flipside, "Ritmo Latino" takes a different musical direction. As the name suggests, there are all kinds of Latin American influences to be heard: the brass section, rhythm parts, piano sounds and the grooving bass line, which goes straight into the veins. Nevertheless, the song is also strongly rooted in funk & jazz and inspires its listeners with its unique character.
Voodoocuts rework comes up with a monster broken beat and gives the song a dancefloor friendly structure with its new arrangement. Especially the killer break part in the middle of the song will not only make B-Boy hearts beat faster! Additional instruments, samples and effects give the rework an individual and autark touch and prove once again impressively that Voodoocuts is setting the bar higher and higher with his productions.

Calender - Hypertension (Hotmood Edit)

Puccio Roelens - Rusty Letter (Rusty Breaks Edit)

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Casbah 73 peppers Jedi Johnston’s “Back Atcha” with house, disco, and intense jazz flavors that will suit almost any musical palate. Using the established Headhunters vibe the track possesses, the remix brings percussion and glistening Rhodes flourishes to the forefront while accentuating Dominic Lalli’s poignant saxophone leads. A highlight of the remix is the extended call-and-response section between percussion and saxophone that is guaranteed to keep bodies moving on the dance floor. The track is part of Red Eye Sessions: Volume 2, a global remix series of Color Red’s original music catalog curated by DJ Marcos Boricua.

Casbah 73 condimenta el "Back Atcha" de Jedi Johnston con house, disco e intensos sabores jazzísticos que agradarán a cualquier paladar. Partiendo de la base de The Headhunters que caracteriza el tema, esta remezcla introduce percusiones y brillantes florituras de Rhodes mientras destaca el saxofón de Dominic Lalli.  La interacción entre la percusión y el saxo garantiza que la pista de baile no pare de moverse.  Este tema es parte de la serie mensual de Color Red, Red Eye Sessions. Remezclas globales curadas a mano por DJ Marcos Boricua.

Red Eye Sessions Vol 2

Back Atcha (Casbah 73)

Color Red Remix

Jedi Johnston - "Back Atcha (Casbah 73 Remix) | Color Red Remix

More than two years ago "Matasuna Records" already reissued two songs of the gifted Peruvian piano master "Otto de Rojas" on a 7inch single. "El tema de Coco" is another great track on his 1976 album "Superéxitos Bailables", on which he mixed Latin with Funk, Jazz and Disco. The song was reworked by "Retro Roland Riso", known for his Bossa 70 edits and by label founder "Alex SoulBrigada", who now deliver two different versions of this tune for the dancefloor.

"Otto Raúl de Rojas Guedes" (1941-2008) was a Peruvian musician, composer, arranger, musical director of radio and television broadcasts. He's considered one of the most influential figures in Peruvian music of the 70s.

The musical landscape of Peru, especially in the musical epicentre Lima, was influenced in the 1960s by US Funk, Soul or even psychedelic Rock and merged it with Peruvian Cumbia and traditional Criolla music. The young & unknown "Otto de Rojas" started his musical career in this environment and played in various bands like "Bossa 70" and "Los Hilton's". A commercial breakthrough in his career came in the early 70s when he took over the musical direction of the TV show "Trampolín a la fama" and made a name for himself with his talent as an arranger.

He was also active as an arranger and musician for the Peruvian record company "MAG", and as a versatile and talented pianist he has participated in various recordings of different popular rock groups like "Los York's", "Traffic Sound" and others.

Otto released his first successful solo project at the age of 25 in 1976. His songs "Al Ritmo Del Bump-Bump", a cover version of the US hit "Soulful Strut" by "Young-Holt Unlimited", and the song "Choca Las Caderas" are considered one of his greatest successes and represent for many the best songs of Otto de Rojas. In the following years he recorded more albums and was often to be found on the stages of Lima.

In 2008 Otto de Rojas died tragically and much too early. With him, the Peruvian music world lost an unsung icon. However, his music will live on and keep the memory of this exceptional talent alive.

"Roland Retro Riso's" Al-Ritmo Rework on the A-side puts an impressive percussive rhythm layer over the original and makes it to an inimitable funky groover for the dance floor.

The "SoulBigada" Edit on the B-side transforms the song into a deep disco-funk banger, focusing on the deep rolling bassline, funky wah-wah guitars, brass and the virtuoso piano playing of Otto de Rojas, giving the song the necessary pressure.

El tema de Coco

Otto De Rojas Y Su Orquesta - El Tema De Coco (Retro Roland Riso Al Ritmo Rework)

Don't know about anyone else but I'm getting more disillusioned with SoundCloud with every change they make. The new algorithm and its 'recommendations' ignore mixes and any tracks over 10 mins, they've removed the New & Hot charts and replaced them with irrelevant crap like "Events near you", and this new UI has me searching for a way to revert it. 

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Puccio Roelens - Rusty Letter (Rusty Breaks Edit)

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