Funky Edition 2008 v1 (Take 2)
Jan 6th, 2009 by partyfavorz
Track : 1 Title : Fly (Relight Orchestra vs. Camrick Remix) Artist : Samuele Sartini feat. Wendy Lewis
Italian hotty Samuele Sartini gives us this slice of disco candy. From the soaring vocals, the throbbing bassline, hand claps and horns…all the elements are in place for classic in the making.
Track : 2 Title : Disco Fever (Starlet DJ’s Club Mix) Artist : Klubkidz
It doesn’t get anymore generic than this; and that’s why I like it! “He disco DJ won’t you play my song”.
Track : 3 Title : 2 Hearts (John Michaels Almighty Mix) Artist : Kylie Minogue
Okay, I readily admit I’ve never been a big Kylie fan. But before I set all the queens hair on fire and have threats to take my Gay Card away, I thought I’d give everyone my Kylie story. Certainly everyone has one, and this is mine:
In 1988 I had just packed up and moved to Dallas where I was going to attend school at the University of North Texas. The minute I arrived and unpacked my U-haul, I showered up and proceeded to head 3 hours south to Houston. My boyfriend and a bunch of friends from South Texas were meeting up for Pride week and I didn’t want to miss out on the fun. I had already contacted some straight friends (let’s call them Joe and Monica) who were living in Houston and soon to be married, to let them know I was coming down. They agreed to meet up with some of their friends in Montrose (the gay district) that evening. I ran into them at “JR’s” a popular bar. Soon some friends I was to be staying with showed up and I was informed I better get my ass across the street to the “Mining Company”, because my boyfriend was drunk and about to go home with some guy. I jetted across the street only to find that he had already left. Feeling a little tipsy, I went back to JR’s to find my straight friend Joe dancing to Kylie’s “Locomotion” and acting kinda…well, queer. I guess his fiance didn’t seem to notice because she and her friends were busy ogling the male dancers on top of the pool tables. I tried to explain what was going on, but he kept insisting that I agree the ‘’Locomotion'’ was like the best song ever! The next thing I know, he grabs my hand, takes me around back and unzips me and then just goes to town. After the well had gone dry, I soon forgot all about my boyfriend. While Joe and Monica ultimately got married, they divorced several years later due to his excessive drug use. I hope he’s doing well.
So that’s my Kylie story. Not really much, but better than me going on about how terrible the vocals are on this song. Sorry.
Track : 4 Title : Tiny Dancer (Moto Blanco Mix) Artist : Marco Demark feat. Casey Barnes
I’m not sure what all the buzz is about this song. There are a slew of remixes including a half-ass decent one by Deadmau5. Who knows, maybe everyone knows or hears something I don’t. You be the judge.
Track : 5 Title : Don’t Drag Me Off This Dancefloor (Original Extended Remix)
Another scorcher! Expect a big push in February when it’s officially released with a slew of remixes. Until then check out the cheezy video.
Track : 6 Title : Any Love (The Orange Factory Mix) Artist : Stephen Keyes
I haven’t heard much out of Orange Factory in a while. So this was a shock to hear this very retro production. Not the kind of mix their known for. Anyway, I give them two big thumbs up for this mix. I can’t help but think about those old disco songs by producers like “Alec Constandinos”, “Boris Midney” and “Cerrone” to name a few. Their music was strictly made for the clubs and not radio. They were able to sell more albums by using provocative images on the front cover. In fact, the nastier the pic, the more copies you sold. Many of their albums are now considered classics, not just for the music but for the artwork on the front cover. Yes, I am a devout disco die-hard; not only dedicated to the mainstream stuff that appears on Rhino comps.
Track : 7 Title : Your Love Sets Me Free (Extended Mix) Artist : Platinum Project
Hmmm, I think I’ve been duped. This was released in 2006 and I can’t find anything about new mixes coming out. Oh well, great song.
Track : 8 Title : Taking Chances (Ralphi & Craig J Mix) Artist : Celine Dion
For all the brouhaha regarding the album cover and people convinced that it’s really a good dragqueen that looks the part, Celine still manages to deliver. However, choosing Ralphi & Craig to do the remix honors, shows just how out of touch her management is. Let’s face it, they’re great producers, but when it comes to uplifting house, they aren’t exactly the king and queen of the ball. Just listen to the butcher job Ralphi did on Beyonce’s “Irresistible” last year. I did manage to edit down this 9:00 minute opus to a more reasonable time frame, making it more enjoyable.
Track : 9 Title : Until The End Of Time (Groove Connection Remix) Artist : Justin Timberlake & Beyoncé
Definately not my favorite song from his FutureSex/LoveSounds album. Yet, there are a slew of mixes including the inevitable Jason Nevins mix. Frankly, I think Johnny Vicious & DJ Escape get the honors for best mix. However, the Groove Connection gets honorable mentions for making it palatable while remaining funky at the same time.
Track : 10 Title : Gorgeous (Craig C Master Mix) Artist : Idina Menzel
The next single from the “gorgeous” singer/songwriter/actress. Masterful and elegant, this mix is once again okay. I can’t decipher the difference between Craig J and Craig C. Frankly, I think they’re one in the same. Faster than it should be for this type of house. That’s okay, I slowed it down to give it a chance to breathe. I did find this wonderful deep house version which at the time I purchased the mixes on ITunes wasn’t available. Check it out.
Track : 11 Title : The Boss (Love In The Club Mix) Artist : Kristine W
The first three mixes are out and the Love To Infinity is currently tops! Can’t wait to hear Johnny Vicious and Wayne G’s take on the song. I was kinda hoping she might enlist Moto Blanco or 7th Heaven…who knows, maybe for other releases off her new album “The Power Of Music”. This really is going to be a great year…new Kristine, new Madonna, kinda feeling the new Janet as well. Boy, I’m gonna be busy!
Track : 12 Title : What Hurts The Most (K-Klass Remix) Artist : Cascada
Finally Yanou included a bevy of other mixes other than the standard 145 BPM fare that just sucks straws. Granted, it’s been a winning formula, but diversity is the key to crossover success. Frankly, I thought re-doing the huge Rascal Flatts tune was a wise choice. K-Klass give it that great modern house touch that really pulls it together. Listen to the candlelight version of this song and you’ll think you’re listening to Carrie Underwood. Yeah, Cascada can sing.
Track : 13 Title : Let Me Know (Ian Green Club Mix) Artist : Róisín Murphy
Taken from one of my favorite albums of 2007, “Let Me Know” is an absolute masterpiece! From the original album version to the amazing Joey Negro mixes (which landed in my Year-End Edition), we now have a total re-working by Ian Green who really kicks it up a notch. This will have to do until the next single “You Know Me Better” comes out in February with a remix by Andy Cato of Groove Armada fame. If you’re not persuaded yet, check out the video and Roisin’s quirky personality…just love her!
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