Almost 21 years to the day since its original release at the Digital Symposium demo party on the 24th October 1992, I present my remake of the Jesus On E's demo audio I originally created 7,673 moons ago.

Recreated and sequenced from scratch, the majority of sounds and samples have been re-sourced from the original (or better) sources and span some 80 channels of audio. The remake closely follows the original, with some artistic embellishments and modern production techniques added along the way.  The remake slightly exceeds the original's runtime, totalling nearly 28 minutes.

Special thanks must go to my friend Ben Foster and acapellas4u.co.uk forum members djshadesuk and drunkenbaker, whose input has been invaluable in identifying and locating the samples of the era.

For a video of the Ableton Live playback, check out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLKYuc1Jjs4

You can also find the interview I did regarding the demo for RMC here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYHOmI6yVlU

Spoon Wizard - Jesus On E's [Remake]

Here's my remix of one of my favourite tracks from Ki:Theory's Kitty Hawk album. Many thanks to Ki:Theory for making the stems available at http://kitheory.com to make this was possible. Free for download too! If you like it, please drop me a comment.

Ki:Theory - Open Wound (Spoon Wizard Dubstep Remix)

Inspired by Darski and Mr Weebl I thought I'd have a go at making a Dubstep inspired tune in my own style. This is the result!
Special thanks to Ben for providing a third and fourth ear.
Update: New version uploaded to resolve the Orvi ears issue.


Spoon Wizard - The Two Steps

The second release from Functional Breaks again features Exeter based producer The Spoon Wizard. 'Shoe Monkey' is the first track from The Spoon Wizard to feature local rapper Neil who is working with SW on his album project. 'Shoe Monkey' is in same funky breaks style of Pantaloon but this one keeps on building and has all ready caused mayhem at Beatz &amp; Bobz where it has been played for the last few months.

Spoon Wizard - Shoe Monkey

FB 003 'Gizmo' Written &amp; Produced by SILKEN Mixes from General Midi and The Spoon Wizard .

Release number three from Functional Breaks features another West Country act, Exeter based SILKEN. Jon Dennis and Adrian Clarinda have been writing music as Tour De Force for the last 5 years recently starting their own trance label Transcend, remixing for Manga USA and contributing two track for the soundtrack for computer game Urban Kaos from Idos alongside A.D.F. Way Out West and Basement Jaxx. Adrian and Jon want SILKEN to be more than a studio outfit already working on a live show they intend to be ready to perform live shows to coincide with the release of their debut album in late 2000. Gizmo is the first track to be released from this breaks project that will also see them providing remixes for Functional Breaks. Gizmo is a fat funky breakbeat tune, which has already become a favourite of Hybrid, Hyper, Tayo, and Danny McMillan on CDR with the track getting a play on Danny's show on Kiss FM. The mixes come from Bristol's General Midi with some dirty bass lines and The Spoon Wizard again showing his skill for producing minimal but ever building breaks tunes FB 003 SILKEN 'Gizmo' Full Release 10/07/00
Reviews
Annie Nightingale BBC Radio 1

Silken - 'Gizmo' (Functional Breaks). A very 2001 breakbeat number, this, kind of like being driven into space in the front passenger seat of a futuristic Aston Martin with wings. Really REALLY good.

Seven Magazine

Silken Gizmo (Functional Breaks) Only their third release, yet already this West Country Label has got a good reputation. Silken are renegade trancers who've decided to hang up their fluro undies and join the funk flowers instead. All three mixes are strong with the original nestling up to reworkings by General Midi and Spoon Wizard. Fairly minimal beats are joined by soundtracky washes, tough riffs and even tougher basslines. Very Functional.

M8

Silken - Gizmo (Functional Breaks) Big up the West Country Massive as silken become the latest artist to make an impression on the scene with this stunning little number for the Functional Breaks Stable. Functional Breaks are now on their third release (every one a winner) and ' Gizmo is likely to cause the biggest stir so far as Spoon Wizard and General Midi (not again!) take the controls and carry out admiral jobs on the remix tip. Another must have release.

Jockey Slut

Silken Gizmo (Functional Breaks) More West Country action, this time from Exeter-based Gizmo. Backed with a General Midi nip and tuck, the original mix relies heavily on a punchy tech-bass sequence and swirling effects, but the key to the track is its simplicity. Perfect for big systems.

Jody King – Sheffield
"General Midi and Spoon Wizard come up trumps once again weighing in with this top new release – three top mixes guarantee the success of this blinder!" 9/10

Flix – Edinburgh/Scotland
" I can’t help playing the Spoon Wizard remix which seems to have a strong impact on the dance floor" 10/10

Silken - Gizmo (Spoon Wizard Remix)

One year on and Functional Breaks are set to release the fifth single on the label and the third single from the Spoon Wizard 'Me and Spoonice' is the second track from The Spoon Wizard to feature local rapper Neil and is to be included on the forthcoming album from The Spoon Wizard which is due in the spring. Keeping it 'West of Bristol for productions' all the mixes on this one were produced within one mile of each other demonstrating the amount of musical talent there is in Exeter. The first mix comes from deep housers Blue Effect who have in the past worked with Tom Middleton and are currently getting interest from several labels. The second mix comes from The Spoon Wizard's label mates Silken whose first single Gizmo kicked up a storm back in the summer and they don't disappoint with this mix.

Reviews

Mixer Mag USA

Functional Breaks offers up some UK new school for the decks. The original mix stays true to the Spoon Wizard style and has a mellow tempo with hip-hop lyrics dropped on top. Dark synths pan under the track to give it depth and the new-school analog is a little more hidden on this track than on most coming out of the UK right now. The Blue Effect mix is more on the jazzy/atmospheric side of breaks. Reminds me of older Jamie Myerson stuff put to a breakbeat tempo. The real floor mover on this 12" is the Silken mix. Deep progressive breaks that take over the original vocals chop them up, filter them and spit them back out. The beats are heavy and deep and will definitely move a peak hour crowd. The interesting thing on this mix is that the acid lines seem to have been influenced by some of the progressive breaks coming out of Florida. This is good stuff. Buy it. 5

Spoon Wizard - Me 'n' Spoonice

Bath's Stabilizer gives us a funky little number for FB's sixth release. This original mix has a nice little groove to it on the more mellower and funkier end of the breaks spectrum. Very groovy indeed. The Phantom Beats provide one of the other mixes, with their growling basslines that they have become well known for, driving the track to a new level. The Spoon Wizard, taking time out from working on his upcoming "Believe or Suffer" album, provides the second mix. This record has a little bit for everyone and continues with the high standards that we have come to expect from Functional Breaks.

Stabilizer - People Come Up (Spoon Wizard Remix)

Written &amp; Produced by The Brothers of Funk and Darren Chapman Mixes from Spoon Wizard and Sensei

While on tour in the US last October to promote his mix CD 'Beatz &amp; Bobz Vol 1' Darren Chapman teamed up with Florida's breakbeat bad boys 'The Brothers of Funk' to produce his first record. Three days in the studio with Johnny, Kimmi (owners of Freakin Music) and Oscar and the first collaboration between Freakin Music and Functional Breaks is ready to rock the dancefloors of the world in the shape of 'G13' Mixes come from Functional Break's Spoon Wizard who funks the tune up, with the other mix coming from Florida outfit Sensei (who are Johnny Dangerously and electro DJ/Producer BFX) take tune a bit harder and darker. Sensei will be releasing one of their own productions 'I'm The Only one' on Functional Breaks in the near future. G13 gets a full release on Functional Breaks in June 2000 and was promo'd on vinyl at this year's Winter Music Conference in Miami Florida with excellent reactions.

Reviews

IDJ Magazine
Functional breaks, famous for their wicked Beats and Bobs night in Exeter, are consistent with their releases and continue their UK - US connections and collaborations. Darren Chapman teams up with the Freakin label artists Brothers of Funk for a deep, meaty and beaty Breakbeat stormer. Drivin' and relentless this track is a ruthless addition to the dancefloor, comes complete with an excellent Stabilizer mix. 4.5

24/7
Brothers of Funk v Darren Chapman G 13 (Functional Breaks) The collaboration between Exeter and Florida has resulted in the best FB release for a while. The original is a funky take on the breaks scene with a driving bassline. The first remix from Spoon Wizard takes it funkier. Leaving the electro beat to the side. Sensei then get on the remix duty and go on all out attack. A thumping kick drum electro style meets a bassline that comes at you like the tornadoes that rip through Florida itself.

WOSW
Brothers of Funk v Darren Chapman G 13 (Functional Breaks) **** Another Quality release for Exeter's premier beat freaks, this is collaboration between the local DJ and Florida breakbeat duo, Brother of Funk. An electro - esque creation, the skippy breaks take a back seat to the driving acidic riff, low resonating b-line and synth stabs reminiscent of old school euro techno. Fear not its not full on hoover house and is subtle enough for breakbeat and prog house DJs alike. Spoon Wizards mix strips it down into a funky minimalist groove, while Florida's Sensei take it into darker techno territory. A solid Ep for all break heads and prog housers out there

Brothers of Funk vs. Darren Chapman - G13 (Spoon Wizard Remix)

Blue Effect has their first full release on Functional Breaks and they carry on with their take on the deeper side of the breaks sound. Mixes from the ever regular Spoon Wizard who has finished his album project 'Believe or Suffer' which will be seeing a full release in the New Year and from Stabilizer who takes us on a housey tip giving the package something a little different than his recent releases for us and Plastic Raygun.

Functional Breaks have been a pretty consistent label since their inception, now though, with their eleventh release they have broken their own mold and released a Break-Step / Step Breaks / Steppy (whatever) thing.

Don't get me wrong it's actually a pretty deep and groovy affair, just different from a label that had established its sound and if ever a sub genre split a scene it's this 'Step' business. Skipping beats and some nice mellow stabs kick 'Aquathought' along nicely, whilst the production is as crisp as could be. Most Breakheads who don't do the Steppy stuff should check it out, it might just change your mind. Remixes come from Stabilizer going down a House route and Spoon Wizard, who always remixes Functional releases and does the job well enough here.

Blue Effect - Aquathought (Spoon Wizard Remix)

Functional Breaks keep it South West again returning to Bath for the second full release on the label from Stabilizer, Stef's latest is a two steppy acidy breaks tune with another of his trade mark vocal samples. Back to Exeter for the mixes with local label stalwarts The Spoon Wizard and Silken. Spoon Wizard has just finished his soon to be released debut album 'Believe or Suffer' and drops in another of his brooding building funky mixes.

Up &amp; coming breaks producer Stabilizer brings us his latest offering in the form of "Carbon", a monster acid-fuelled steppy number. Well known for producing funky beats and solid b-lines without venturing into "breakbeat garage" territory, Stabilizer has managed to do it again with a tune that builds like a brickie on speed....but without the visible butt crack! A subtle vocal sample rounds it off complementing the build, yet not taking over the track totally rendering it accessible to all DJ's whether (like me) you a fan of vocals, or not. Mixes come courtesy of Spoon Wizard and Silken, both of whom are busy finishing future material for the label, including the forthcoming Spoon Wizard album "Believe Or Suffer". Both mixes would work well on the floor, but stick to the original to make 'em really go crazy! 8/10

Magik Knight - Affluence/Soulfood UK

Stabilizer - Carbon (Spoon Wizard Remix)

Written to help the live tour of 2002 along, this one has also been remixed by the likes of local duo Ben &amp; Lex!

Spoon Wizard - Spork From Afar

Functional Breaks hits double figures with Silken's first single release for nearly 12 months. Silken have been busy writing music for computer games and material for their own label Trancend. Their new release 'Reach Out' is another progressive roller in the same vein as last years Gizmo.Remix duties fall again to label stalwart Spoon Wizard, who has turned in another mix that just builds and builds in his trademark style.

Hard to choose a favourite track as they're all magic. 10/10 - Ann D

"Pure unadulterated deepness from Silken. Spoon Wizard takes it up a notch - intense! 8/10" - Amo/Midlands

"Thumpin' beats, kickin' licks, dark b-lines! Huge! 9/10" - Believe

"Another goodie, with Spoon Wizard on fine form - like the drums. 8/10" - Emmett Casley/Oxford

"Smoon Wizard mix is quite tasty. 7/10" - Simon F/Ireland

Silken - Reach Out (Spoon Wizard Remix)

This release see's the debut for our new act Frakkar who, sticking to our policy of our artists coming from west of Bristol hail from Swansea. Remix duties fall to Spoon Wizard who pumps the track up showing a shift in style after finishing his debut album. This is probably the most 'for the floor' track to come from Spoony for quite a while and is going to be part of their live set for their spring tour.

Spoon Wizard on remix duty of Frakar's Slide. One of my personal favourites.

Will Saul – London
"The Spoon Wizard lays down a really strong groove that keeps building beautifully. Will be rocking dancefloors across the world!" 8/10

Clive Craske – Brighton/Glastonbury
"More than just functional – Super effective" 8/10

Fluke DJ’s – Worldwide
"Spoon Wizard stuff is always in our box. This is no exception. Excellent." 8/10

Emmett Casley/Benada – Oxford
"Top Rate Spoonage" 8/10

Jamie Griffiths – London
"Superb cut, terrific mixes" 9/10

Ann D – Headcharge/Bubble/Various
"Reaction to the Spoon Wizard is huge" 10/10

Frakkar - Slide (Spoon Wizard Remix)

Track one from Spoon Wizard's debut album ''Believe or Suffer"

Spoon Wizard may be an outfit that is very unfamiliar to Australian audiences. They have however, developed a fan base in Europe, playing at Glastonbury amongst other festivals as well as winning the support of DJ's and acts such as Dj Dan, Hybrid, Way Out West, Stanton Warriors, Anthony Pappa and Jimmy Van M. 'Believe or Suffer' will be their first album to gain a full release in Australia, something I'm sure that pleases Graham Gray and Neil Anderson who comprise Spoon Wizard. After this release however, I'm certain breaks fans will be more aware of this highly talented duo, because this album is very, very impressive.

The opening track of the album, "Hardened" gets straight into the action - rapid breaks with sweeping strings - a fantastic opening. "Seven" displays Spoon's more laid back approach with Neil at vocals, while "Spoonkey" merges more progressive sounds with breakbeat. A rework of their first ever breakbeat tune, "Pantaloon" is included. "Stop Forking About" gives us a hint of acid breaks. "Cutlery Shuffle" is a definite highlight of the album with Neil's vocals again utilized, as well as solid beats and an uplifting melody. The album concludes with "Pink Saturday", trancey breaks that are sure to leave you more than satisfied.

A great album, and a great future are ahead of these lads. Based on the evidence of this album, Spoon Wizard are sure to be a household name in the breaks scene. Give this album a listen, you will not be disappointed.

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UK Breaks label Functional Breaks are thrilled to release the Spoon Wizard' debut album 'Believe or Suffer', from Firing Breaks to Trip Hop, from Electro to Trancey Breaks, Old Skool to Nu-skool Spoon Wizard have arrived with their debut album, their unique sound and awesome production causing waves worldwide.

Their live shows in the last eighteen months have kicked up a storm across Europe including the legendry Glastonbury Festival and some of the UKs top clubs.

They have won support from DJ Dan, DJ Icey, Hybrid, Way Out West, Stanton Warriors, Anthony Pappa, Phil K, Jimmy Van M and even Afrika Bambaataa.

Graham &amp; Neil are now ready to unleash their take on the breaks scene with their album of 10 tracks, including reworked versions of their first two singles 'Pantaloon' Functional Break's first release which entered the DJ Magazine at number No3 and their classic 'Shoe Monkey' which was 'Vital Tune of the Month' in MUZIK.

The music speaks for itself.....

Spoon Wizard - Hardened

Track four from Spoon Wizard's debut album 'Believe or Suffer'

Spoon Wizard - The Potatoes Are Nearly Done

Amsterdam's Lee (who runs the Moving Target label) laces a minimal-yet-propulsive funky thumper for Berlin's ascending breakbeat imprint Dangerous Drums that bumps with tight bass and flanged chords. Britain's Spoon Wizard rolls some tight scratches and arrangements on his old-skoolin' electro-riffic Cutlery mix. Excellent breaks drama for that ass. 

Loes Lee - Ash (Spoon Wizard Remix)

Spoon Wizard is back on form with 'Cutlery Charm' - another two step break mix with thundering bass. I just love the break in this one - the groove is second to none - another classic from Spoon Wizard. Probably more album oriented than a dance floor tune.

Spoon Wizard - Cutlery Charm

Described as a dance-breaks crossover track, this faster two-step number builds its layers steadily in classic Spoon Wizard style. With a throbbing bassline to help remind you of your spleen, it is therefore entitled 'Brain Damage Mix' and should make an excellent mix starter. Thanks to a decent breakdown at the end of the track it should be a breeze to mix.

Spoon Wizard - Prairie Man (Brain Damage Mix)

This is a remake of an old Amiga mod I wrote back in 1992 for LSD's Grapevine diskmag.

Spoon Wizard - Just Add LSD

Now this is darker than night. Be prepared to cower behind furniture with fear as Spoon Wizard takes you on a trip through the deep dark catacombs of your mind. Another pumping two-step breaks track, but this time it's on an eerie tip.

Spoon Wizard - The Groove Balloon (Pigeon Street Mix)

This is the last track Neil and Graham ever did together before Neil moved to Australia. It's a fun tune with a great chorus that helped Neil vent some related frustration.

Spoon Wizard - Mug For Rental

A collaborative tune; created by Spoon Wizard and Digital Dread - Spoon Wizard's first musical interest in the best part of 5 years!

Spoon Wizard & Digital Dread - A Spoonful of Dread

Here's my remix of Savlonic's Computer Guy - hope you like it!

Please show your approval in the usual manner; playing, liking and downloading. :)

Do yourself a favour and check out the inspiration for this remix: Savlonic's album 'Red' here https://weebl.bandcamp.com/album/red

Find the original music and accompanying video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PXtRZGhhqE

If you want to make your own remix of this track, you can grab the acapella here: https://soundcloud.com/weebl/computer-guy-acapella

Free to download for personal use, but you must seek permission from @Weebl to use it commercially.

Savlonic - Computer Guy (Spoon Wizard Remix)

Possibly my most technically prolific and detailed track to date! Show your appreciation in likes, shares, downloads and comments. Do you think The Spoon Has Arrived at a new level of audio production?

Producer: Graham Gray @spoonwizard
Cover art by Jack Harvatt @jack_harvatt

Spoon Wizard - The Spoon Has Arrived

My remix of The Great Beyond by EQAVOX

Featuring vocals by @EQAVOX! and Danny Claire

Original: https://soundcloud.com/eqavox/the-great-beyond-eqavox
Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jglXK5TJ87k
Acapella: https://soundcloud.com/eqavox/the-great-beyond-acapella

EQAVOX - The Great Beyond (Spoon Wizard Remix)

My 2nd shot at a Dubstep inspired track. Coining the term 'Spoonstep' for good measure - let me know what you think! :)

Updated 02-02-12

After listening to this in the car a bit over the last few months I've made some subtle changes to the mix:

- Tidied some of the low-fi transitions (was especially uneven at the end of the track)
- Opted for a saw instead of sine LFO for the mid-break wobble to give it more punch
- Altered the LFO rate in some places of the mid-break wobble to add some more variety
- Reduced the overall compression of the track as I think it was a bit too much

Definitely finally final this time!

Spoon Wizard - Bass Pout

Originally composed by Giles Soulet for French Atari ST game 'Sapiens' back in the late 80's. This was the 2nd track that was played in the game and used sampled audio - something that rarely featured on this platform as the 3-channel PCM sound chip was never designed for this purpose.

The game also featured the ability to output the audio as MIDI, so using loopback tools and an emulator I painstakingly recorded and reorganised the MIDI data using modern production tools.

Thanks again to Giles Soulet for the original. I hope he likes my remake.

Spoonwzd.

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7_UlXbL01A

Link to original audio: https://soundcloud.com/spoonwizard/giles-soulet-sapiens-original-st-audio/s-dbwHi

Sapiens

Giles Soulet - Sapiens [Spoon Wizard Remake]

I had a go at making a trap track based on the 'Rejuvenescência' heal song and added Lucio vocal samples ripped from Overwatch game files to create some Lucio rap. It turned out pretty chill.

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPDAK_rsK7Q

Lucio - Rejuvenescência [Spoon Wizard Chill Trap Mix]

The closing date for the competition is long gone, but that didn't stop me making my own mix of this awesome track. Hope you like it.

FREE DOWNLOAD!

AWOLNATION - Sail (Spoon Wizard Late to the Party Remix)

My remix of Savlonic's Wandering Eye - It's my 3-year-old daughter, Lola's fault. There's only so many times you can play the original on repeat before you are infected with it.

"More broken eye song daddy"

Free to download. Not for commercial use without permission from Savlonic / Weebl's Stuff team.

Hear the original here with awesome accompanying video by Mr Weebl:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P99bYXNBAhQ

Stems are available for you to make your own remix:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39jU34SAbWg

Savlonic - Wandering Eye (Spoon Wizard Dubstep Remix)

Two tracks realised on a Teenage Engineering OP-1, arranged and mastered in Ableton.

Weekend Spring

Wurble Baby

Originating from the Commodore Amiga days of making music for LSD productions such as Grapevine and Jesus On E's.

Rave, dance, break-beat, EDM and the various paths in-between - you'll find it all here.

Still producing, but not prolific. Quality over quantity, right?

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