Posted by Scott Willats
The end of what can only be considered a slow week in terms of new releases. Hey, they can’t all be winners, right? Sometimes you have to wait a week or two — and in the end, that new track you uncover is all the more Sweet.
I am, however, running into Dennis Ferrer tonight, which I am super stoked about. So I figured this would be the perfect time to reminisce on some of the goodies he’s delivered over the span of his career. This is the man who became the face of EDM in 2009. While the mass audience was going crazy for David Guetta‘s “Sexy Bitch,” Dennis Ferrer had the night owls on the floor till the sun came up in the red room baby! He created a cult following, and that cult is still alive and kicking. We’ve been aching … no, dying for some brand new DF. Tonight, with luck, we’ll hear some new joints.
So let’s take a look at the man of the moment, and then enjoy the sweets.
We’re going to get to the anthems eventually, but it’s these first two tracks that really define Dennis. He’ll take a simple looped melody and make it darker, balanced against other elements that brighten it up. The best part is that he keeps the rhythm at such a level of anticipation that you don’t even know it’s happening.
Dennis Ferrer – Sinfonia Della Notte (Original Mix): LISTEN TO IT HERE
If you liked that, you’re going to love this one. It can either sound to you like a huge clash of percussion, or the perfect underground symphony. Obviously, I choose the latter. Released in 2007, “Destination” is one of those tracks that the Ferrer cult adores, but that wins over non-believers as well. It’s like Tango on E
Dennis Ferrer – Destination: LISTEN TO IT HERE
My two favourite Dennis Ferrer songs are up next. Nothing else need be said — if you don’t have them, get them!
Touched the Sky – Dennis Ferrer: LISTEN TO IT HERE
Dennis Ferrer- The Red Room: LISTEN TO IT HERE
Just an ordinary day…
If you’re in Toronto tonight, be sure to check Dennis Ferrer out at Maison! CLICK HERE FOR INFO & TICKETS
SWEETS
Speaking of kings of underground house, Nic Fanculli is worthy bearer of the title. A track that Dennis Ferrer has been bumping for a minute now has surfaced for me and you online. Enjoy this one!
Subb-an – This Place (Nic Fanciulli Remix): LISTEN TO IT HERE
Yeah, I already dropped a post about Feed Me earlier in the week. But this, my friend, is a chuuuune!
Feed Me – Relocation: LISTEN TO IT HERE
Otto Knows this and Otto Knows that….Otto Knows what the masses want
Otto Knows – Million Voices: LISTEN TO IT HERE
Sound Remedy don’t seem capable of making bad songs. Took a dubstep track I didn’t care for (hold the spit and vinegar, please) and turned it into an electro banger.
Crush On You (Sound Remedy Remix): LISTEN TO IT HERE
Can’t have a week without grime, right? Right? Right Right!
Imogen Heap – Headlock (JCRNDA Remix): LISTEN TO IT HERE
My boy ZHU is on a rampage right now. There’s a quick teaser out for his documentary, and if the minute-long trailer is any indication of what to expect, it will be a treat. On the production side, he’s still plugging away at the 52 to ZHU project, and he’s not slowing down.
I can’t speak for ZHU, but I have a feeling the two of us share the same respect for Wolfgang Gartner‘s music. As I have posted earlier, I’m in love with Gartner’s newest, “There and Back” — and guess who decided to put his own spin on it? Playing off the right elements and adding his own special Mace Windu-style Jedi touch (much as he did on “Spacejunk”) ZHU takes us There and Back and There again with his remix. Cop it!!!!!
Wolfgang Gartner – There and Back (ZHU Remix): LISTEN TO IT HERE
VISUAL SWEET
What’s hotter than Dubstep in a 40-degree-plus club? Dubstep girls in a 40-degree-plus club. Name: Scott W. Sex: Yes please…. had to bring it out.
That’s it. Dillon Francis EP dropping next week. You know I got that covered!
