MARK REEVE | Dice Remixes Part 2 [SOMA407D]

1.	Dice (Harvey McKay Remix)
2.	Dice (Pig & Dan Remix)

Part 2 of Mark Reeve’s Dice Remix package comes courtesy of 2 of Techno’s biggest names, Glasgow’s own Harvey McKay and the wonder duo of Pig & Dan. Both have turned in excellent interpretations of Mark’s storming original, each lending their own imitable style to the package.

Man of the moment, Harvey McKay steps up first and makes his remix, as ever, all about the rolling grooves. Choppy vocal cuts and solid percussion carve one funked up bassline out as Harvey slowly works in the original vocal sample backed by his own cuts while shard like rides slice through, taking the track up a notch. Subtle builds helps Harvey create tension before firing back into his sub-laden groove. Harvey’s real skill in this remix shines through in the arrangement that always seems to be increasing in pace, keeping the track interesting.

Taking things in a heavier route, the dynamic duo of Pig & Dan drop a blistering remix next. Pulsing low-end kick off their hypnotising remix which is layered nicely with skipping percussion and quick shots form Mark’s original vocal sample. Going into the break they add an almost discordant hook that keeps things eerie and dark. Subtle change in the percussion allows the track to flow as this version keeps proceedings firmly rooted in the dance floor. 

These two heavyweight names are a great addition to the previous instalment of this remix series that sees Dice make a fantastic return to the scene in 2014 

*All tracks mastered by Conor Dalton @ Glowcast Mastering


Mark Reeve - Dice (Harvey McKay Remix)(Soma 407d)

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A proud New Orleans native, DJ Kruz (Shan) moved to Pittsburgh in hopes to recapture that fast city life that he so long missed of New Orleans. In between school and developing a new life he has found that his true happiness would come from the electronic music scene that was so vibrant at the time in Pittsburgh. From working in nightclubs, to spinning at parties, to producing and promoting events himself, things couldn't have gone better in the direction that he wanted. Ever since the Invasion, and event Kruz produced in 2008, he has been pushing on with his career in Pittsburgh, Philly, Ohio, as well as back home in New Orleans. This 10 year veteran is young with a lot of ambition with ideas of many great things to come!

    My Life has been filled with an interest in music from a very early age. My love of music has its roots in the music of the 90's which included the influences of Latin, House, Progressive, Minimal, and Techno music. The single unifying aspect of all these styles out of my obsession for the driving beats, basslines, and lyrics was my love for the strength in the soul and character that is behind the music. When I first heard a 'club beat' at the age of 13, I was hooked! My first experience playing out for a crowd was in 2003 at a new opened club in New Orleans that a friend of mine worked at. I watched, learned, and assisted my dj friend closely studying how he almosty effortlessly transitioned the 'beat' and the music from one track to the next. Since then, I have devoted my life to this beautiful are form of music manipulation drving myself to perfecting my craft and style. I have been playing at clubs solo since the age of 18 moving on to larger venues up north to being showcased at large electronic music events in the north-east. Music is my passion, my life. The one thing that will always make me happy. I live by the words of a veteran dj who once stated, " Music is magical. A dance floor is more than beats and rythms, it's a sanctuary where you can open your heart, let go of your fears, and journey into the beyond." When my audience feels and believes those words during my performance then my job is complete.

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Mark Reeve - Dice (Harvey McKay Remix)(Soma 407d)

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