Par Ici # 2 !!!!!!
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Par Ici # 2 !!!!!!
by MAXINE » 26-08-2007 12:14 PM
The monthly French music affair comes back on
the 20th September !
Another great French Dj will be spinning
more infos soon !!
the 20th September !
Another great French Dj will be spinning
more infos soon !!
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by MAXINE » 31-08-2007 09:28 AM
Caracol the 12? released earlier this year was a clear announcement of Caracol the album, Alexkid?s new and surprising solo effort three years after the highly successful MINT (of which ? Come with me ? and ? Don?t hide it ? were best selling singles in Europe).
Caracol - snail in Spanish - is a love letter to clubbers worldwide, a series of infectious tracks made to measure for the dance floors delight as well as living room hifi systems, such is the talent of Alexkid whose producer?s skills are based on a profound knowledge of the recording studio (he has engineered an impressive list of projects, remixed many artists like Llorca, King Britt, Tosca, Phonique, Freestyle Man & Kiki or George Michael among others) and whose accurate perception of the club scene comes from almost ten years of constant touring all over the planet.
Music to dance to or music to listen to ?
Both is the answer and no compromise is the mode. With its production almost stripped to the bone, Caracol will come as a surprise to the fans of his more luxurious previous releases, but will for sure seduce the lovers of powerful sonic experiments. After months in the studio, Alexkid finally took up his self-imposed challenge to balance spontaneity and roughness with creativity and excellence. Subtraction rather than addition, one idea explored to its limits rather than ten barely skimmed : where many would pile up, Alexkid did unpile, giving as much room as possible to the Sound - stunning - absolutely massive in the low regions and immaculate in the highs.
Caracol is all about catchy rhythms with an organic feel and immediate dance floor flavours but for the opener ? River Flow - an electronified deconstruction of Keith Thompson?s vocals, and for the closing Back And Forth ? an eerie ballad co-written and beautifully sang by Daniella D?Ambrosio (featured in Nouvelle Vague?s first album and Bleed by Aswefall with whom she penned and performed the song for the latest Air France advertising campaign). All the rest is drilling, not chilling.
Flashes of funk, echoes of Detroit and Chicago, slight touches of techno, hypnotic bars and beats, you name it there it is, but often in very unpredictable ways : from the bombastic progression of Decibelly to the twisted Nightshade (where Alexkid and Lissette Alea push their collaboration a step beyond gentleness), from Love Letters (already a must of Alex?s DJ sets) to Basic which title says it all, from Orm filled with atmospheric sparks to the epic Caracol and the relentless flow of Mare Alta, every track is condensed pleasure, minimal while sexy, abstract while physical, modern while paying its dues to the history of electronic music with elegance and attitude.
There?s an icing to every cake and Caracol is no exception to the rule, but here, cream has been replaced by a wide choice of spices.
Do snails eat spices?
Caracol - snail in Spanish - is a love letter to clubbers worldwide, a series of infectious tracks made to measure for the dance floors delight as well as living room hifi systems, such is the talent of Alexkid whose producer?s skills are based on a profound knowledge of the recording studio (he has engineered an impressive list of projects, remixed many artists like Llorca, King Britt, Tosca, Phonique, Freestyle Man & Kiki or George Michael among others) and whose accurate perception of the club scene comes from almost ten years of constant touring all over the planet.
Music to dance to or music to listen to ?
Both is the answer and no compromise is the mode. With its production almost stripped to the bone, Caracol will come as a surprise to the fans of his more luxurious previous releases, but will for sure seduce the lovers of powerful sonic experiments. After months in the studio, Alexkid finally took up his self-imposed challenge to balance spontaneity and roughness with creativity and excellence. Subtraction rather than addition, one idea explored to its limits rather than ten barely skimmed : where many would pile up, Alexkid did unpile, giving as much room as possible to the Sound - stunning - absolutely massive in the low regions and immaculate in the highs.
Caracol is all about catchy rhythms with an organic feel and immediate dance floor flavours but for the opener ? River Flow - an electronified deconstruction of Keith Thompson?s vocals, and for the closing Back And Forth ? an eerie ballad co-written and beautifully sang by Daniella D?Ambrosio (featured in Nouvelle Vague?s first album and Bleed by Aswefall with whom she penned and performed the song for the latest Air France advertising campaign). All the rest is drilling, not chilling.
Flashes of funk, echoes of Detroit and Chicago, slight touches of techno, hypnotic bars and beats, you name it there it is, but often in very unpredictable ways : from the bombastic progression of Decibelly to the twisted Nightshade (where Alexkid and Lissette Alea push their collaboration a step beyond gentleness), from Love Letters (already a must of Alex?s DJ sets) to Basic which title says it all, from Orm filled with atmospheric sparks to the epic Caracol and the relentless flow of Mare Alta, every track is condensed pleasure, minimal while sexy, abstract while physical, modern while paying its dues to the history of electronic music with elegance and attitude.
There?s an icing to every cake and Caracol is no exception to the rule, but here, cream has been replaced by a wide choice of spices.
Do snails eat spices?
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by MAXINE » 31-08-2007 09:31 AM
Following last month's blazing success, A Monthly French Music Affair
"PAR-ICI" is hitting Hong Kong again on Sept 20 Thursday at VOLAR!
For "PAR-ICI"'s second opus, VOLAR and PyR2 are proud to introduce the ace
kid of French electronic music: AlexKid from F-Com (Record label founded,
owned and managed by Laurent Garnier).
AlexKid is one of the most demanded and sought-after DJs in France, with the
release of his 3rd album, "Caracol," last year on F-Com. "Caracol" - snail
in spanish - is a love letter to clubbers worldwide, featuring a series of
infectious tracks made-to-measure the dance floor delight as well as the
living room hifi system. Such is the talent of Alexkid producing skills that
based on a profound knowledge of the recording studio (he has engineered an
impressive list of projects, remixed works of many artists such as Llorca,
King Britt, Tosca, Phonique, Freestyle Man& Kiki or George Michael among
others) and whose accurate perception of the club scene from almost 10 years
of constant touring all over the planet.
A producer before becoming a DJ, AlexKid will be spinning the latest
electronic tunes and for "PAR-ICI," bringing to Hong Kong the hottest and
most current clubbing trend in France. He will be supported by Djs Edoyak
and Epz from PyR2.
Come and join us in experiencing this series of incredible French music
events. Doors opened to all. No shorts. No sandals. Members with free entry.
Non-members at $150 HKD including 1 standard drink. C'est Par Ici!!!
Login to www.py-r2.com.r to have the chance to be on the guestlist
"PAR-ICI" is hitting Hong Kong again on Sept 20 Thursday at VOLAR!
For "PAR-ICI"'s second opus, VOLAR and PyR2 are proud to introduce the ace
kid of French electronic music: AlexKid from F-Com (Record label founded,
owned and managed by Laurent Garnier).
AlexKid is one of the most demanded and sought-after DJs in France, with the
release of his 3rd album, "Caracol," last year on F-Com. "Caracol" - snail
in spanish - is a love letter to clubbers worldwide, featuring a series of
infectious tracks made-to-measure the dance floor delight as well as the
living room hifi system. Such is the talent of Alexkid producing skills that
based on a profound knowledge of the recording studio (he has engineered an
impressive list of projects, remixed works of many artists such as Llorca,
King Britt, Tosca, Phonique, Freestyle Man& Kiki or George Michael among
others) and whose accurate perception of the club scene from almost 10 years
of constant touring all over the planet.
A producer before becoming a DJ, AlexKid will be spinning the latest
electronic tunes and for "PAR-ICI," bringing to Hong Kong the hottest and
most current clubbing trend in France. He will be supported by Djs Edoyak
and Epz from PyR2.
Come and join us in experiencing this series of incredible French music
events. Doors opened to all. No shorts. No sandals. Members with free entry.
Non-members at $150 HKD including 1 standard drink. C'est Par Ici!!!
Login to www.py-r2.com.r to have the chance to be on the guestlist
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by MAXINE » 10-09-2007 02:11 AM
just to remind you there's still a few guestlist spot left on mailling@py-r2.com,
hehe
hehe
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