Artist: Brett JohnsonBrett Johnson - Missing You (8TR008) by EIGHT-TRACKS
Release Title: Missing You
Remixers: Q-Burns Abstract Message, Alland Byallo
Label: EIGHT-TRACKS
Catalog Number: 8TR008
After years of intense negotiation, EIGHT-TRACKS has finally been able to snag an otherworldly release from our favorite psychedelic warrior, renowned DJ/producer Brett Johnson. Brett should need no introduction with his checkered past of releasing top notch bleeps and booms for labels like Classic Music Company, Freerange, and his own Aesoteric imprint. The last few years has found Brett wandering the globe and evading capture but finally our EIGHT-TRACKS team of techno-investigators were able to track him down at his Dallas-based secret headquarters. The result of this confrontation is "Missing You," a gloriously melancholy cut that successfully bridges Brett's affinity for potent house rhythms, Detroit-bred bass lines, and decidedly deeper intentions. It satisfies that necessary primal groove as it successfully strums the heartstrings.
Imprisoned studio warlock Q-Burns Abstract Message was on hand to complement "Missing You" with a suspiciously spacious remix. Drawing inspiration from a pile of broken King Tubby records, Q-BAM's version rattles within a moisture-soaked cell block, building into an analog epiphany further enhanced through a steaming, dusty spring reverb box. Totally slinky for the dancefloor, it aims to beguile the rarely hypnotized.
San Francisco's KONTROL freak Alland Byallo was also enlisted to provide his magic touch to this already enchanted offering. Byallo's treatment finds pounding machinery giving way to a concrete funk, layers of vocal drones and synth bellows providing an aural blanket sprinkled in shimmering melody. Alland's hefty production strips "Missing You" of its melancholy and trades that for an ominous march, providing peak time fireworks when carefully placed in a DJ's set.
Brett Johnson returns to close out the single, wrestling a Space Bump Dub from his original scheme. Here a steady bounce holds the structure as strident tones confront calming synth pads. The vocal from the original returns, now serving as a warm, reassuring force amidst the digital surroundings. The space between the beats matter here, with the listener/dancer given room to comfortably navigate the exotic sonic landscape. It's deep stuff.
Brett Johnson's original and Space Bump Dub were mastered by C-Rock of Motorcitysoul while the remixes were mastered by EIGHT-TRACKS' own Atnarko. The artwork college is by Kyle Eagle (www.myspace.com/olekyleeagle).
EIGHT-TRACKS welcomes you to embrace Brett Johnson's "Missing You" and its crafty reworks, our first statement of 2010 and an encouraging signal for things to come.
Philip Sherburne (Pitchfork/The Wire) - “I’m really feeling the original and the dub alike … such lovely chords and compelling grooves, and that bass! Wonderful.”
Laurent Garnier (DJ, France) - “More lovely deepness from the man. I will play this.”
Doc Martin (DJ, US) - “I’m feeling Q-Burns Abstract Message’s dub vibrations!”
John Selway (DJ, US) - “Brett’s Space Bump Dub for the win!”
Demarkus Lewis (DJ, UK) - “Classic Brett Johnson. I’m loving the Dub and Alland's mix. Very nice!”
Chris Fortier (DJ, US) - “I dig the Space Bump Dub and Alland Byallo’s Remix for my sets. Also, the Q-Burns Abstract Message Remix is very smooth and nice.”
Bangana / Sumo (DJ, Sweden) - “I like the atmospheric sound of the Q.”
Greg Oreck (Thugfucker) - “A fine release from a fine collection of fellows. Nice!”
Deepchild (DJ, Germany) - “Wow. The Q-Burns Abstract Message Remix is disco-tastic, whilst Alland Byallo brings the toughness. A tidy little package.”
Jay West (DJ, Argentina) - “A very solid release. The Space Bump Dub reminds me of the old good days. I will definitely support this!”
Gavin Hardkiss (DJ, US) - “A seriously sick mix by Mr. Q-Burns Abstract Message.”
Michal Ho (Tuning Spork) - “I’m loving the whole release, The original and Space Bump Dub are my faves.”
Jay Tripwire (DJ, Canada) - “Yeah, this is great. I love the original mix and Alland’s mix a lot. I will play for sure.”
Alexi Delano (DJ, US) - “XLNT!!”
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Super Surprise Sound System this Friday @ Bikkuri
Current mood: anxious
Category: Parties and Nightlife -
As indicated by the light on Ultraman's chest blinking at exactly 124 BPMs, it's again time for the Super Surprise Sound System! at Bikkuri Lounge. Join Q-Burns Abstract Message, Atnarko, and super surprise DJ Sleazy McQueen as they topple Tokyo with giant-sized house music beats.
If you haven't been to Bikkuri Lounge then this is your chance to check it out. Super nice sound system, warm vibes, and the craziest club lights in Orlando. Check out the pics:http://www.bikkurisushi.com/bkloungephoto.html
And there's a great sushi restaurant connected to the 'lounge' so be sure to join us early for some fishy rolls before the music starts.
It's $5, 21 and up. Bikkuri Lounge also now has a full liquor bar so drink up.
We'll see you there!
Unable to read blog post 3 super fun partys this weekend !
Current mood: impressed - Atnarko July 2006 DJ Promo Mix -
http://soundcloud.com/atnarko/atnarko-july2006prom... Introducing Super Surprise Sound System This Friday at Bikkuri
Current mood: anxious - New Atnarko Remix: Doc Martin & Tony Hewitt - Lack Of Dub (Atnarkos warehouse 95 mix) - Tango)
Category: Music - !Club Queso! and Hoochie Productions present Disco Libre !! This Friday
Category: Parties and Nightlife -
On this Friday, August 7: Dastardly Disco Debutantes & Brazenly Boisterous Boogie-Boys will unite for a thrilling evening of "getting down to the funky sound" as our heroes present the annual ¡Club Queso! extravaganza DISCO LIBRE!
Forged in collaboration with the fabulous Hoochie Productions DISCO LIBRE promises to be a night of obscure disco-influenced fun mixed with a bit of that luchador flavor you've grown to expect from a Queso party. Resident mischief-makers Q-Burns Abstract Message, Atnarko, and Sleazy McQueen will be on hand to provide the groovy tunes along with our very special guest Phat N' Jazzy's DJ BMF. Lola B will making everything look all disco-fabulous while Show Source Productions will be bringing in their boogie-sonic sound system. Let the good times roll.
This event takes place on Friday, August 7 at The Peacock Room, located at 1321 N. Mills Avenue in Orlando, right by the corner of Mills and Virginia. There's a $5 cover, it's 21 and up, and the first 50 people get awarded a copy of an exclusive ¡Club Queso! cheesy mix CD.
Disco dress, wrestling gear, or both (!) is encouraged. We'll see you at the Peacock Room for DISCO LIBRE!
Last Minute GIG This Friday @ The Crooked Bayou! Lets all Get Down!
Current mood: electric
Category: Music -
If you haven't been to Bikkuri Lounge then this is your chance to check it out. Super nice sound system, warm vibes, and the craziest club lights in Orlando. Check out the pics:http://www.bikkurisushi.com/bkloungephoto.html
And there's a great sushi restaurant connected to the 'lounge' so be sure to join us early for some fishy rolls before the music starts.
It's $5, 21 and up. Bikkuri Lounge also now has a full liquor bar so drink up.
We'll see you there!
Thursday Night @ The Bayou FREE!!!!
Saturday Night @ The Bayou $5.00 cover
Sunday @ Cherry Tree Park FREE!!!
Hope to see you there
http://soundcloud.com/atnarko/atnarko-july2006prom...
Atnarko July2006Promo by atnarko
A older but fun Dj set . Enjoy!
It's the Super Surprise Sound System!
A club night where Goldar and Silvar can put aside their differences with Rodak and groove to a bit of funky deep house music in the colorful environs of Bikkuri Lounge. Where Ultraman and Mothra can be mesmerized by the wild light display while getting inebriated at the full liquor bar. And where Q-Burns Abstract Message and Atnarko can be found playing fantastic tunes and coercing feet to frenzied movements.
This is taking place at a wonderful place called Bikkuri Lounge, located right outside downtown Orlando near the intersection of Colonial and Bumby. Check them out here: http://www.bikkurisushi.com/ ... and yummy sushi is available if you get there in time for dinner.
This takes place this Friday, October 2 / 10 PM - 3 AM / $5 cover / 21 and up / Located at 1915 E. Colonial Avenue, 32803 / (407) 894-4494
We'll see you there!
A club night where Goldar and Silvar can put aside their differences with Rodak and groove to a bit of funky deep house music in the colorful environs of Bikkuri Lounge. Where Ultraman and Mothra can be mesmerized by the wild light display while getting inebriated at the full liquor bar. And where Q-Burns Abstract Message and Atnarko can be found playing fantastic tunes and coercing feet to frenzied movements.
This is taking place at a wonderful place called Bikkuri Lounge, located right outside downtown Orlando near the intersection of Colonial and Bumby. Check them out here: http://www.bikkurisushi.com/ ... and yummy sushi is available if you get there in time for dinner.
This takes place this Friday, October 2 / 10 PM - 3 AM / $5 cover / 21 and up / Located at 1915 E. Colonial Avenue, 32803 / (407) 894-4494
We'll see you there!
On this Friday, August 7: Dastardly Disco Debutantes & Brazenly Boisterous Boogie-Boys will unite for a thrilling evening of "getting down to the funky sound" as our heroes present the annual ¡Club Queso! extravaganza DISCO LIBRE!
Forged in collaboration with the fabulous Hoochie Productions DISCO LIBRE promises to be a night of obscure disco-influenced fun mixed with a bit of that luchador flavor you've grown to expect from a Queso party. Resident mischief-makers Q-Burns Abstract Message, Atnarko, and Sleazy McQueen will be on hand to provide the groovy tunes along with our very special guest Phat N' Jazzy's DJ BMF. Lola B will making everything look all disco-fabulous while Show Source Productions will be bringing in their boogie-sonic sound system. Let the good times roll.
This event takes place on Friday, August 7 at The Peacock Room, located at 1321 N. Mills Avenue in Orlando, right by the corner of Mills and Virginia. There's a $5 cover, it's 21 and up, and the first 50 people get awarded a copy of an exclusive ¡Club Queso! cheesy mix CD.
Disco dress, wrestling gear, or both (!) is encouraged. We'll see you at the Peacock Room for DISCO LIBRE!
Hey ya'll me and Edson will be busting down the groove at the Bayou on Friday. Come get down!
