DHS 8 - Part 11 (H)

Some fantastic memories brought back to me by your recent selections Gents.

Applause especially worthy for Street Tuff (I'm still word perfect Duff - one of the first records I sought to buy when the digital revolution began; an all time classic school disco essential tune), Lovesky (Sasha played the original at The Bomb in Nottingham when I was there once.... tore the roof off), Goldtrix (reminds me of pre-Bedrock sessions on the turntables with the lads), Poolside (already a summer classic in my car: it's got the summer chugg factor), Eric B & Rakim (also loved the title track off this LP - class), Temper Trap (overplayed on radio and TV but that's for a reason..completely poisons your mind with its melody and build, I also loved the remix you sent many moons ago, S)

A distinctly chilled opening because that's where I'm at currently...

Eelke Kleijn - the very definition of 'short and sweet' - this, in my opinion, could be built into a truly beautiful sprawling epic melodic ambient trance track.

Guy J - I won't bang on too much about this because I don't think he's either of your cups of tea (from the overall response to him so far anyhow), but this gets included because I had an immense 'moment' when the beat dropped on this track whilst out interval training in the woods. Inspiring. God bless melody. God bless music.

Tycho - could of picked the Manual remix which is the one Zabiela used on a recent mix but the original is equally as beautiful and has provided me with many smiles whilst sat in the garden with a glass of red and a cigar.

Steve Mill (Djinxx) - another track introduced to me by Mr Mothersole... no.39 has one of the strongest three track finishes that he's put out as far as I'm concerned, this is the start of that three track finish. That rolling warm bass, clever use of a tiny vocal snippet, punching strings and an overall tight production have made this a sunshine monster for me this year.

Eddy - Friday night drive home tune. SO happy to find this on Spot, used to love it as a kid - the final track on Clivilles et Cole (aka C&C Music Factory) Ministry of Sound 3 mix comp... very uplifting - the piano is short looped but just perfect, the first time I heard that drop in as a nipper I went mental. It's a cheesy track but in a good way - I like the message - for me it's what house music has always been about and if I heard it in a club with or without the help of biccie's I'd be giving it the group hug effort; no doubt.

Whatever you're up against in life; Keep On Keepin' On

H

DHS 8 - Part 10 (S)

D&H - I write this in the only brief downtime of what is rapidly turning into a perfect day. And, as I firmly believe, no perfect day can be accurately thus described without a DHS interlude somewhere so I figured it best to get this posted.

There is a pervading sense of spring having sprung and some things in life finally turning good and it would therefore be churlish of me to say much else about the previous ten selected tunes other than I thank you both for the time, care and effort you put into them. Although the two Estroe tracks and Drums 4 Better Days all deserve my extra gratitude.

My five;

D:Ream's Ambient Remix of 'Drowning Man' by Duran Duran - from the original Renaissance mix CD by S&D - one of my absolute favourites from that time and that mix

Poolside - 'Do You Believe' - recent release - right up my alley at the moment - happy, summery, nu-skool-disco feel to it - this is the sort of thing that should be playing out of EVERY car window this summer

Eric B & Rakim - 'What's On your Mind' - recently acquired the 'Don't Sweat The Technique' album, their last release, and am thoroughly enjoying it. This is the standout slice so far but there's plenty else on there too. Rakim flows over the top of a HUGE sample ('Serious' by Serious Intention) and the beats just roll. Another summer-car-window-essential

'Sweet Disposition' by Temper Trap - think this was out Summer '09. Just screams 'late-afternoon-at-a-festival-in-the-sun-cold-beer-in-hand-feeling-knackered-but-oh-so-happy'. Love this record. And there's a MASSIVE Axwell remix (unfortunately not on Spot) - and trust me, when I say MASSIVE I actually, properly, mean it.

'The Boys Are Back In Town' by Thin Lizzy - The. Best. 'Lads'. Song. Ever.

Peace out Rabbits...

xx

DHS 8 - Part 9 (D)

Evening gentlemen, apologies once more for the inordinate delay on selecting my tracks. Its very poor form and completely unacceptable and I shall be remonstrating with myself in some punishing self-flagellation later on I can tell you. As soon as I can find a clean sock.
Although, having been in Romania for 2 weeks and the only vaguely english speaking channel being their equivalent of MTV then you're lucky im not filling my selection with the absolute nonsense they put on , and its all on heavy rotation so im word perfect in a couple of Rihanna records (i maybe bad, but im perfectly good at it), some lady ga ga track that sounds just like a madonna record, some more bruno mars nonsense and more hip-pop, this time from Dr Dre as they all seem to be doing it now although I never thought he'd ever sell-out, what price a comeback eh ? Although im sure he's done this comeback lark before with 'Still D.R.E' and thats about a zillion times better. And when did Eminem get so shouty ? Ah who knows I must be getting too old to appreciate it - my niece thinks its all ace. For the record the best pop track I have heard recently is 'Someone like You' which is an outstanding song. As Corden said at the BAFTA's "You can have all the dancers, all the pyrotechnics and whatever else but when you sound like THAT all you need is a piano" Indeed.

Right enough social commentary from me, you've waited long enough as it is. The last 10:
Oh Baby - Never really got this to be honest, not then and not now. Sounds like the early part of the first ever bedrock cd, like something Jondi & Spesh might put out. Although their track with Hawking speaking was more my thing to be fair.
Greece 2000 - legendary balearic trance tune, not a real fave of mine but definitely pleasant and this version is nice and I havent heard it before. If I ever go to Ibiza I would certainly enjoy hearing this at sunset on the cafe del mar
Day by day - not for me im afraid, its rather melancholy to these ears - never understood dance music like this
Hypnotized - Im liking this a lot - a real 4am tune, makes me think of turnmills and the regular gurnathon I used to partake in. Perhaps they played it, I dont remember, but then I wouldnt would I ? Possibly prefer with a bit less vocal but that hook is a killer.
Everytime - This seems like another record to be enjoyed on a sunny beach to me, very nice indeed. Summer days...
Emotional Rollercoaster - I like this but im not really sure why, whatever the opposite of eponymous is, is appropriate here, not sure the track has the punch the title suggests but its is nice.
Kings in Exile - its nice enough but like you say, doesnt really go anywhere - like ER above its great music to chill to
I Need a Dollar - This is great, anything full of piano gets my attention and theres plenty of funk involved. Nice lyrics and some brass in the middle - whats not to like ?
Fighting Fire - This reminds me of 'walking on fire' in some ways although this is a bit more immediate and to be fair, not as good but then theyre very different tracks. Surprised you like this Hodge to be honest, wouldnt have thought its your cup of tea. Doesnt do much for me im afraid.
Driven - This is a drug tune isnt it !! I could get very lost in this given the right set of circumstances ! Again, reminiscent of early bedrock stuff although possibly not that deep. 2nd half is really good actually.

Ok, as ever Im estimably grateful gentleman - here is my latest selection, which is a bit all over the place, but none the worse for it (to me anyway !)

Street Tuff - Double Trouble & The Rebel MC
This was an enormous track for me when I was 15/16 cant believe I found it on here - its been years since I heard it and yet I am still almost word perfect, I cant hear it without smiling. Seminal. I always remember 'rapping' along in the common room at school and at the part where he says "...hustle, Ive got muscle" one of the girls sais "really ? Where ?" Ouch. Think im a yankee, no im a londoner !!

Drums 4 Better Daze - Lovesky
Ok with the silliness out of the way lets get down to business - another great hooj release and this is the praha remix. Loads of energy and a highly original breakdown that I adored.

Its Love (Trippin) - Goldtrix feat. Andrea Brown
This was way huge back in the day, went onto quite commercial success, but the day I picked the track up in plastic I almost blew my load. Its all about that bassline isnt it ? Tune.

Electro Glide in Blue - Apollo 440
Im guessing you both know this ? But its a first for me that I stumbled across and I love it. Sampled heavily on fatboy slims 'the weekend starts here' that I used for warm up sets but this is much, much better. I just love the build and build of all the elements in the track, especially the beats and the vocal. Nice trippy elements in it too.

The Eve of the War - Jeff Wayne
You may well know this, I certainly did, well the Ben Liebrand interpretation anyway. The Cosmos remix takes it to a much better place with an absolute growler of a bassline. Turn that bad boy up !

One love my niggas !