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DEEP DETROIT HOUSE: Theo Parrish: Black Music


Love the amount of SOUL running right through most music I hear from Detroit, whether it be the House, Funk or Hip Hop there always seems to be a bit if Motown when cats like Theo Parish touch a record.

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(EVENT) CLOCKWORK MOTORIK: FREE themed party for TECHNO droogs (10TH FEB) (ACID,CHICAGO,TECHNO)


THE SOUNDS OF THE SYDNEY UNDERGROUND!
Strictly invite only register for tickets here & stay on the pulse with everything MOTORIK here

MOTORIK mix Cosmonaut

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TRACKLIST
Jack Is Back – Steve Bug
Truckin’ – Darabi (Clouded Vision Remix)
Lola – Glimpse, Martin Dawson
Imperial Rockets – Itch-E & Scratch-E (Cosmonaut’s 3AM Version)
Glass – Gesaffelstein
Rimshots – Midnight Savari (Cosmonaut’s 3AM Version)
The Devil’s Paintbrush – The Deadstock 33′s (Eskimo Twins Remix)
A Pocket Full of Prose – King Roc (D-Nox & Beckers Remix)
Sermon – The Touch (Cosmonaut Remix)
Divisive – We Have Band (Carl Craig Remix)
Erroneous Monk – Cosmonaut
Opportunities – Jori Hulkkonen
Clear – Cybotron

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Track of the Weekend: Inner City – Goodlife (1988) (soulful house classic)


Good Life“, the seminal Detroit house classic originally released way back in 1988 still sounded funky as hell on that massive sound system at the Civic Underground last night.

Big ups to Terrence Parker for dropping this one last night & a massive THANK YOU to everyone who came down and supported some REAL house sounds in the Sydney Underground.

Stay close for more event information and the special Terrence Parker live podcast we will be posting pretty soon too.

(DEEP TRIBAL AFRO HOUSE) Anthony Shake Shakir Meets BBC – Oni Ayhun


Tribal, Earthy, Organic House music from Oni — all-original, no samples — and a stonking tribal Detroit thumper from the master Anthony Shake Shakir.
Expect a solid dose of quality  house sounds like this as Anthony Shake Shakir  will be  throwing down some deeper deetroit vibes next weekend thanks one of the Sydney party crews still flying the flag for the “Detroit” Electronic Soul sounds.

Detroit producer Anthony “Shake” Shakir is one of the more under recognized, underappreciated names in American techno. A bedroom producer since 1981, Shake had an important role in helping shape the early Motor City sound associated with artists such as Juan Atkins/Model 500 and Derrick May. He worked with May and Carl Craig as a producer, writer, or engineer on several early tracks on Metroplex, and worked in management and A&R for the label (as well, he’s often joked, as being the janitor) during its formative years. His first solo material appeared on Virgin’s seminal Techno Sound of Detroit compilation, under the name Sequence 10. Known as something of a techno purist, Shake has distanced himself from the European scene many of his colleagues have turned to for support (this accounts somewhat for his continuing obscurity), and his music is stylistically closer to second wave artists such as Mike Banks and Claude Young – hard, stripped-down tracks which owe equally to techno, electro, hip-hop, and funk.

Shake’s visibility and reputation have risen in more recent years as a result of his Frictional and Puzzlebox labels, the latter of which he formed in 1996 with fellow Detroit electro/techno producer Keith Tucker (formerly of Aux 88). Releasing a series of records both solo and in combination (usually under the name Da Sampla), Shake and Tucker’s Puzzlebox has, along with Underground Resistance and Guidance, become one of the more coveted sources of straight-up, no-bones Detroit techno.

Thanks to Rush Hour Records – the “Shake” has had a new lease on life and with the amazing compliation – “Frictionalism” earlier in 2010, this sky rocketed Shakir back into the scene.

This is Anthony first time in Australia and we are very excited to be able to show case his talents. Anthony amazing production plus his amazing energy and DJ skills behind the decks will make this a very special night.

Along side Anthony we have Joe Stanley and Daniel Lupica.

(Deep House,Techno): Omar – I’m Feeling You. Feat. Stevie Wonder (Edits & Remixes)


The vocals of one of the hottest Soul music voices Omar reworked with the studio skills on the one and only Heinrik Schwarz. One of the finest moments in soulful electronic music of the last couple of years.

DEEP HOUSE, DETROIT TECHNO: Anthony Shake Shakir – Travellers


Tickets $20+BF: http://www.residentadvisor.net/event.aspx?287280

Detroit producer Anthony “Shake” Shakir is one of the more under recognized, underappreciated names in American techno. A bedroom producer since 1981, Shake had an important role in helping shape the early Motor City sound associated with artists such as Juan Atkins/Model 500 and Derrick May. He worked with May and Carl Craig as a producer, writer, or engineer on several early tracks on Metroplex, and worked in management and A&R for the label (as well, he’s often joked, as being the janitor) during its formative years. His first solo material appeared on Virgin’s seminal Techno Sound of Detroit compilation, under the name Sequence 10. Known as something of a techno purist, Shake has distanced himself from the European scene many of his colleagues have turned to for support (this accounts somewhat for his continuing obscurity), and his music is stylistically closer to second wave artists such as Mike Banks and Claude Young – hard, stripped-down tracks which owe equally to techno, electro, hip-hop, and funk.

Shake’s visibility and reputation have risen in more recent years as a result of his Frictional and Puzzlebox labels, the latter of which he formed in 1996 with fellow Detroit electro/techno producer Keith Tucker (formerly of Aux 88). Releasing a series of records both solo and in combination (usually under the name Da Sampla), Shake and Tucker’s Puzzlebox has, along with Underground Resistance and Guidance, become one of the more coveted sources of straight-up, no-bones Detroit techno.

Thanks to Rush Hour Records – the “Shake” has had a new lease on life and with the amazing compliation – “Frictionalism” earlier in 2010, this sky rocketed Shakir back into the scene.

This is Anthony first time in Australia and we are very excited to be able to show case his talents. Anthony amazing production plus his amazing energy and DJ skills behind the decks will make this a very special night.

Along side Anthony we have Joe Stanley and Daniel Lupica.

(EVENT) DETROIT TECHNO, DEEP HOUSE: Anthony “Shake” Shakir Live in Sydney


Anthony Shake Shakir @ The Sydney Underground

Anthony Shake Shakir @ The Sydney Underground

Tickets $20+BF: http://www.residentadvisor.net/event.aspx?287280

Detroit producer Anthony “Shake” Shakir is one of the more under recognized, underappreciated names in American techno. A bedroom producer since 1981, Shake had an important role in helping shape the early Motor City sound associated with artists such as Juan Atkins/Model 500 and Derrick May. He worked with May and Carl Craig as a producer, writer, or engineer on several early tracks on Metroplex, and worked in management and A&R for the label (as well, he’s often joked, as being the janitor) during its formative years. His first solo material appeared on Virgin’s seminal Techno Sound of Detroit compilation, under the name Sequence 10. Known as something of a techno purist, Shake has distanced himself from the European scene many of his colleagues have turned to for support (this accounts somewhat for his continuing obscurity), and his music is stylistically closer to second wave artists such as Mike Banks and Claude Young – hard, stripped-down tracks which owe equally to techno, electro, hip-hop, and funk.

Shake’s visibility and reputation have risen in more recent years as a result of his Frictional and Puzzlebox labels, the latter of which he formed in 1996 with fellow Detroit electro/techno producer Keith Tucker (formerly of Aux 88). Releasing a series of records both solo and in combination (usually under the name Da Sampla), Shake and Tucker’s Puzzlebox has, along with Underground Resistance and Guidance, become one of the more coveted sources of straight-up, no-bones Detroit techno.

Thanks to Rush Hour Records – the “Shake” has had a new lease on life and with the amazing compliation – “Frictionalism” earlier in 2010, this sky rocketed Shakir back into the scene.

This is Anthony first time in Australia and we are very excited to be able to show case his talents. Anthony amazing production plus his amazing energy and DJ skills behind the decks will make this a very special night.

Along side Anthony we have Joe Stanley and Daniel Lupica.

 

CHICAGO HOUSE,TECHNO & ELECTRO DOCUMENTARY: Detroit : The Blue Print of Techno


Sydney Underground TV Online will be sharing some of the Video Documentaries, Interviews & Live Shows featuring the DJ’s, Producers & Lables still flying the flag for Detroit Techno, Electro-Funk, Hi-Tech Soul & Chicago & Deep House Sounds.

CHICAGO HOUSE | DETROIT TECHNO | ELECTRO FUNK | HI TECH SOUL

Online | Facebook |  Twitter | Youtube | Podcasts

SYDNEY UNDERGROUND Episode #1 – Detroit : The Blue Print Of Techno

Q – HOW DO YOU INFUSE SOUL INTO MACHINE?
A- YOU GOT TO WORK THEM…YOU GOT TO WORK THEM LIKE THEY NEVER BEEN WORKED!

DETROIT TECHNO!
DETROIT TECHNO!

Check this incredible rare documentary from 1990′s featuring some of the roots and inspirations behind the Detroit Techno & House sounds featuring everyone from Terrence Parker, Mike Huckaby, Juan Atkins, Ritchie Hawtin, Derrick May, Kevin Saunderson, Carl Craig, Rolando, Jeff Woodward, Gary Koral, Josh Glazer, Jon Ozias, Theorem, DJ Dunebugg, (with special cameo appearances by Mike Grant, Brian Bonds, Don Waxmaster D Smooth, Hugh C, and Todd Weston)

Big Love to Terrence Parker (TP MUSICWORKS ) FOR TAKING THE TIME PUT THIS ONLINE FOR US TO SHARE TOO!

Terrence Parker Links –> Youtube|Facebook|Online

CLASSIC DEEP HOUSE: Seven Grand Housing Authority Feat. Terrence Parker-Loves Got Me High


The Original Seven Grand Housing Authority CLASSIC cut featuring Detroit House legend Terrance Parker on production duties. Still a super warm house classic I would love to hear out one Sunday afternoon in Sydney.

Thomas paine's photo montage of Detroit pics a...

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I also just got some news that Terrance Parker will be playing live in Sydney next month at an inner city loft space (more details on FB & Inthemix), either way it should be a rare special night of music like it usually is when HOUSE MUSIC ROYALITY comes to town.

Also found these Remixes:

(Jeroen Krom & Steve Rachmad Remix)

(Sterac Remix)

CLASSIC DETROIT HOUSE: Theo Parrish – Falling Up (Carl Craig Remix) Vs Theo Parrish – Falling Up (Original)


Theo Parrish – Falling Up (Carl Craig Remix)

When two of the great musical minds of Detroit Techno & House come together it is always going to be special isn’t it. Carl Craig completely stripped the original Theo Parrish cut “Falling Up” and packed it with everything from Jazz Keys, padded synthesizers and white noise like only he can. This is an absolute killer reworking that has been a favorite for us and on dance floors around Sydney for years.

Download the Carl Craig Remix Here

And just to give you an idea of how much of  Carl Craig put into this, just check out the original version below;

Theo Parrish – Falling Up (Original)

Download the Original Falling Up Here

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