Ten years ago there was so much really excellent electronic music being released. So much creativity was around which included tons of releases like this track by Musique called New Years Dub which is basically a sampling New Years Day by U2. Apparently the band U2 was so into this cut by Musique that they approved this themselves and it turned out such a great dance hit for Musique. This New Years Dub track features a sample of The Edge’s famous guitar work as heard on the popular U2 track New Years Day. In fact this track basically sounds like a pretty darn good remix of New Years Day by U2. The single release also contains remixes by Hybrid and Mauro Picotto those of you are interested in checking those out. If you’re into U2 and also are into remixes, electronic music then this is perfect you will like this track. I do and I’m sure if you’re reading DestroyRockAndRoll.com then you will too.

Check out both versions below.

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New Years Day by U2
New Years Dub (7″ Radio Edit) by Musique Vs U2

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Such an epic disco classic track Tantra’s Hills of Katmandu is and Tim Taylor VS Thor 54 have actually perfected on that classic track. Both versions are quite amazing and Hills Of Katmandu is one of my all time favorite disco tracks. It still sounds quite fresh and way ahead of it’s time when this was first released back in 1979 30+ years ago. Ok it’s not your typical disco track that you would find on an American disco compilation but it’s so worth hearing, owning, loving and appreciating. It’s classic underground, it’s very underground dance club, Studio 54 and so on. Those of you disco lovers will appreciate the original here. It’s a fine example of Euro Electro Disco bordering on Hi-NRG and Italo Disco that would later come into the mainstream. The original, original version of Hills of Katmandu is over 16 minutes long. The version I have here is a mix by legendary San Francisco DJ/musician Patrick Cowley which makes it a little shorter but adding a little more deeper bassline.

You will also appreciate the remake by Tim Taylor VS Thor 54. It’s tribal techno electro house at it’s best. Released back in 2001 almost 10 years now but still sounding fresh, It’s certainly a great update. They have sampled Hills Of Katmandu perfectly. Check them both out below.

Hills Of Katmandu (Patrick Cowley Mix) by Tantra
Over The Hill by Tim Taylor VS Thor 54

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I love Heartbeat in it’s original form by Taana Gardner but this remix from 2001 is pretty darn cool. It’s much more sped up so it’s not as mellow as the original is so it’s more geared for the club floor. Heartbeat was originally released in 1981 off of West End Records and it’s still pretty darn cool. It’s so laidback and chill but very early 1980s disco. Worth it if you disco lovers have never heard of. Heartbeat and Work That Body are the only hits Taana Gardner is known so she had a small career in disco music. Taana Gardner has worked with some very legendary folks from that era including Larry Levan and Dr. Buzzard’s Original Savannah Band.

This remix of Heartbeat is part of a disc called Dance For Life West End Records Celebrates the 10th Anniversary of LIFEbeat. It’s def worth owning as there are new remixes of old West End Records classics including an Angel Moraes remix of Work That Body by Taana Gardner. Check it out!

Heartbeat by Taana Gardner
Heartbeat (A Touch Of Class’ Class-ic Vocal Mix) by Taana Gardner

Also check out my previous post at DestroyRockAndRoll.Com about Cazwell sampling Taana Gardner in his song Watch My Mouth here:

Watch My Mouth by Cazwell

By Dance For Life CD!

Oh and don’t miss this great clip of Taana Gardner singing her song Work That Body at The Paradise Garage!

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All the colors are changing … Autumn is here! That’s taken from this awesome track by Koop, the electro jazz duo from Sweden. The original Relaxin’ At Club Fusion is nice downtempo moody jazz electronic perfection but this Dorfmeister Vs. Madrid De Los Austrias remix is pretty darn cool. They’ve sped things way up here and changed the name to Relaxin’ At Club F*****n. Not sure why but oh well the music is pretty darn cool! This remix along with many other wonderful remixes comes from their Walz For Koop: Alternative Takes CD which is the perfect compliment for their Waltz For Koop disc. But are highly recommended for anyone into Jazz with the electronic touch. I love it! The entire run list with the remixes below and to preview Relaxin’ At Club Fusion 2 versions just below that. Enjoy! Released on Compost Records.

1. “Baby” (D’Malicious Remix)
2. “Tonight” (Nicola Conte New Jazz Version)
3. “Modal Mile” (2 Banks of 4 Remix)
4. “Summer Sun” (Markus Enochson Remix)
5. “Relaxin at Club F****n’” (Dorfmeister vs. Madrid De Los Austrias Version)
6. “Bright Night” (Rima Techno Chimp Dub Mix)
7. “In a Heartbeat” (Hird Remix)
8. “Waltz for Koop” (DJ Patife Remix)
9. “Summer Sun” (Carlito Remix)

Relaxin’ At Club Fusion by Koop
Relaxin’ At Club F*****n (Dorfmeister vs. Madrid De Los Austrias) by Koop

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The Flirts, the one hit wonder all girl disco 80s group produced by Bobby O that’s only known for their one hit Jukebox do have other songs. One being Passion. It’s quite a cool track dating back to the early 80s. Felix Da Housecat perfecly sampled the bassline from Passion by The Flirts in his very popular hit Silver Screen Shower Scene from his amazing album Kittenz And Thee Glitz. The sample works perfectly here and compliments Miss Kittin’s quirky accented singing.

Check them both out below, you’ll realize once you hear The Flirts and you’ll hear where the sample for Silver Screen Shower Scene comes from. Both very cool!

Passion by The Flirts
Silver Screen Shower Scene by Felix Da Housecat

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ABC by The Jackson 5 is a pretty fun song and this is a very fun remix of ABC by The Jackson 5 in the style of Fatboy Slim and even Pizzicato 5. This one is remixed by Konishi Yasuharu and it’s lively, energetic and groovy and I think it’s suits the song very well because it has a very 70s remix style to it. This remix is from the Soul Source – The Jackson 5 Remixes 2 CD that came out back in 2000 or 2001. 2 CD’s of Jackson Five remixes! Rare discs that you might find somewhere used or new maybe and well worth owning if you can find them and you are into remixes.The CD is a Japanese Import so might still be available some places I would snatch it up if you find it.

In the meantime check out both original and Konishi Yasuharu’s Readymade Super 524 Mix of ABC by The Jackson 5 below. Oh and also catch a live performance of The Jackson 5 on youtube!

ABC by The Jackson 5
ABC (Konishi Yasuharu’s Readymade Super 524 Mix) by The Jackson 5

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So if you are at all into the Verve Remixed series I would hunt this disc down as some of the remixes on here are pretty darn good. It’s out of print now but I’m sure you can still find at amazon or other places that sell used music.

Here’s the entire track list for the Electro Lounge 2 disc:

Dr. No’s Fantasy [Mark Sinclair Rmx] by Elliott Fisher
Triste [P'tahh Rmx] by Howard Roberts
Come On-A My House/Hot Toddy [Rip-Off Artist Rmx] by Julie London
What Is This Thing Called Love [Mocean Worker Rmx] by Keely Smith
I Spy [Lunatic Calm Rmx] by Earl Hagen
Smoke Gets In Your Eyes [Banco De Gaia Rmx] by Mallet Men And Their Orchestra
Quiet Village [Justin Robertson Revtone Rmx] by Martin Denny
Hong Kong Cable Car [Slipper Rmx] by Les Baxter And His Orchestra
Drivin’ Around The Block [Plaid Rmx] by Dickie Harrell
Voodoo Drams [The Light Rmx] by Les Baxter And His Orchestra
Sunken City [Loop Guru Rmx] by Les Baxter
The Mod Squad Theme [Champagne Charlie Rmx] by Al Caiola
Pyramid Of The Sun [Ian Pooley Rmx] by Les Baxter

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I love this track. Faithless have taken a classic soul/disco track Strategy by Archie Bell and the Drells and sampled it to perfection and have made it the perfect background music to a wonderful soul/ funk track with a nice chill vibe. It’s perfection actually. And Maxi Jazz’s lyrics and signing works great here too.

I tried to find the video on youtube and I did find it but SONY/BMG had disabled embedding so we wont be seeing it here. If you feel like it check it out on youtube! But you got the great songs below! Both are great!

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Download Muhammed Ali by Faithless

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Here’s a pretty good remake or remix of an Inxs song. The really big Inxs hit Never Tear Us Apart has basically been given a trance beat by Tall Paul. I have a love hate relationship with Inxs music the more later tracks of their are very forgettable but this song is pretty good and this remix is pretty nice. More of a dance pop song than anything for the clubs – still nice though. What do you think?

Never Tear Us Apart by Inxs

Precious Heart by Tall Paul Vs Inxs

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