Inevitably September arrives and brings summer to an end, dusk falling earlier and back to school. I'm feeling it particularly keenly right now, the changing seasons and forward march of the year. And the return to work which happens today.
This week's Weatherall Remix Friday visits Two Lone Swordsmen in 1997 remixing old friends The Aloof (a group containing two former Sabres Of Paradise in Gary Burns and Jagz Kooner plus Rich Thair of Red Snapper, Dean Thatcher and Ricky Barrow). Sinking was the title track on The Aloof's second album, following 1994's superb dub- techno/ rave opus Cover The Crime. Sinking was a darker album, less clubby, more after hours, with some trip hop and blues as a part of the sound and more of a live band feel, something of a comedown record after the previous one's partying.
There's plenty here to enjoy. TLS load up a skippy house beat, a deep house bassline, splashing cymbals and a lovely wiggly synth topline that weaves its way through the remix for seven minutes. Late 90s downtempo/ deep house that keeps your attention engaged and head nodding throughout. This vinyl rip has a lovely burst of crackle at the start for the vinyl lovers out there.
Sinking (Two Lone Swordsmen House Mix)
Also from the 12" remix package is a pair of Ashley Beedle remixes, this one being the pick of the pair. Clattering drums, whispers, whistles and minor chords.
4 comments:
Hope it went ok Adam. Those of us in post 16 work went back on Tuesday...the feeling you describe never changes.
Thanks Nick. I think one of the things I'm most looking forward to about getting out of/ retiring from teaching (whenever either happens) is not being tied to the academic year
Completely agree...I'm turning 56 on Sunday and will be making plans to do something else completely different as soon as I can.
Hope it wasn't too bad, Adam. I'm lucky in that I don't feel the old dread in my new role, but I remember it well. Keep your head above water and don't let the bastards grind you down.
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