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Posted: 13 Jul 2010 03:18 PM PDT

Man Ray Summer 88 EP
HAC 001

"A collaboration between Peter Hook and Phil Murphy to create acid house trax to evoke the style of the second summer of love with a modern twist."

Hacienda Records is proud to make available its debut release, the "Summer 88 EP" by Man Ray which sees Joy Division and New Order's Peter Hook and production partner Phil Murphy indulge their passions for subliminal and elemental acid house, paying homage to the sound of the early days of Acid but with bang up to date production technique.
Originally produced as the opening tracks to 2009's "Hacienda Acid House Classics" album, both tracks have been extended and reworked from these versions for the new EP. Put together by Hooky and Phil to add character, personality and an imprint to the original album, the tracks convey the euphoria that both members of Man Ray felt during that epic time at the club and revisit the staple sounds of the period.
Using analogue technology to recreate precisely the sounds belting through the summer of '88, a mixture of classic Roland synths and drum machines were employed to simulate the early acid house vibes with samples only being used for sound effects, making both tracks feel as naturally timeless as possible.
Opening track, "We're On It" presents itself as a twisting, laid back groove, permeated with references to early Detroit and Chicago, Larry Heard, Mr Fingers and the classic exponents of the lighter side of acid. With Hooky chatting over the vocal version, recalling his memories spoken word style, the tracks bobs and weaves, breaks up and down with a pulsating bassline, elegant synths and a cooly defined grace.
Second track, "Ways Of Making Music" continues with Hooky's voice over but mixing classic break beats, sirens and a dance floor shaking electro bass, displays a harsher, more abrasive acid style to "We're On It". Purely reminiscent of middle of dance floor Hacienda action from way back then, whistles, Todd Terry-esque keyboard stabs, and that sense of musical adventure that characterized the time convey the euphoric sense of freedom and passion of the acid house revolution at the Haç.
The establishment of Hacienda Records via the new website at fac51theHacienda.com allows for artists to be developed and future side projects to be released and distributed easily. Further Man Ray releases are to include "Tokyo Joe", presently used as the theme tune to new Manchester live music venue, The Factory and also the soundtrack to an upcoming Hacienda DVD.

All tracks written and performed by Peter Hook and Phil Murphy
Design & Art Direction: Phil Rainey @ Cuckoo Design, Manchester, UK

Hacienda Records
www.Fac51thehacienda.com
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Man Ray
"Ways Of Making Music" (mp3)
from "summer 88"
(Hacienda Records UK)

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Danny Daze and David Carvalho - Dirty Tennessee

Posted: 13 Jul 2010 02:58 PM PDT

Miami native Danny Daze has made enough of an impression to now be signed to the two biggest agencies in the nation. AM Only for his solo work & Deckstar for his "DiscoTech" work. Danny has already caught the ear of magazines such as Rolling Stone, URB, and BBC radio with his DiscoTech remix of Kanye West - Homecoming and is also releasing several songs under, "Señor Stereo" which will soon be featured on Ministry of Sound and Kitsuné record labels. Danny is also one of the most downloaded artists on Crooklyn Clan. This will be his second release on InStereo but his first using the name Danny Daze.

David Carvalho is based out of San Francisco and is one half of the production duo WhiteNoize. WhiteNoize recently came in second place in the Fatboy Slim competition and their mix will be released on Skint later this summer. David also holds a residency at Ruby Skye as well as hosting his own weekly club nights all around the bay area. This will be his second release on InStereo but his first using the name David Carvalho.

DJ Feedback:
Roger Sanchez
Favourite Track: Dirty Tennessee (OG Version)
Rating: 4/5
Comments: yes!!

DJ Bam Bam
Favourite Track: Dirty Tennessee (OG Version)
Rating: 4/5
Comments: funky and bangin

DJ Dan
Favourite Track: Dirty Tennessee (OG Version)
Rating: 5/5
Comments: of course I love it... Another hot track on instereo!!

Uberzone
Favourite Track: Dirty Tennessee (OG Version)
Rating: 5/5
Comments: Jackin indeed. Groovy. :)

Jason Nevins
Favourite Track: Dirty Tennessee (OG Version)
Rating: 4/5
Comments: OG version is spot on

Atimatik (Ruby Skye, SF)
Favourite Track: Dirty Tennessee (Grandpa's Drunk Version)
Rating: 5/5
Comments: What a cool track!! Grandpa's Drunk Version getting some spins this summer for sure!

Charles Feelgood
Favourite Track: Dirty Tennessee (OG Version)
Rating: 4/5
Comments: Dope!

DJ Irene
Favourite Track: Dirty Tennessee (OG Version)
Rating: 3/5
Comments: great groove

TJR
Favourite Track: Dirty Tennessee (OG Version)
Rating: 4/5
Comments: OG for a reason, that is some official funk!

Nino Anthony
Favourite Track: Dirty Tennessee (OG Version)
Rating: 4/5
Comments: OG Version is bangin yo!! Would prefer a dub but this will work. Support.

Terry Mullan
Favourite Track: Dirty Tennessee (Grandpa's Drunk Version)
Rating: 3/5
Comments: Werd em up, always down for some jammin' harmonica house.

Hi-Jack
Favourite Track: Dirty Tennessee (Grandpa's Drunk Version)
Rating: 4/5
Comments: Dig the drunk version!

DJ Tranzit (Scottsdale AZ)
Favourite Track: Dirty Tennessee (Grandpa's Drunk Version)
Rating: 4/5
Comments: Music to my ears! Taking it on the road this weekend!

Tom Hoch
Favourite Track: Dirty Tennessee (Grandpa's Drunk Version)
Rating: 4/5
Comments: love the rumbly rumblies on the drunk version. thanks for the promo you sweet baby angels.

Reid Speed
Favourite Track: Dirty Tennessee (Grandpa's Drunk Version)
Rating: 4/5
Comments: pure silly fun for the fam!

Frank Frenzy (Toronto Global Radio, 100.7 FM)
Favourite Track: Dirty Tennessee (Grandpa's Drunk Version)
Rating: 4/5
Comments: I love the sick deep bassline!! The harmonica takes it to the next level! I love it and I am definately supporting it on my shows!! Cheers!

Trevor Simpson (KYLD / Wild 94.9 / Ruby Skye / San Francisco)
Favourite Track: Dirty Tennessee (Grandpa's Drunk Version)
Rating: 4/5
Comments: Good work love the sample

Jason Everett (Circa, Atmosphere, Mas Sake & More! San Francisco)
Favourite Track: Dirty Tennessee (Grandpa's Drunk Version)
Rating: 4/5
Comments: SICK. Can't say enough about this track. My favorite for sure.

Aurelio Cianciotta (http://wickedstyle.neural.it/ Neural magazine)
Favourite Track: Dirty Tennessee (Grandpa's Drunk Version)
Rating: 4/5
Comments: It's a pure bomb!!! I am going to be playing "Grandpa's Drunk Version".....

DJ Kue
Favourite Track: Dirty Tennessee (OG Version)
Rating: 5/5
Comments: Love the OG version!