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Susumu Koshimizu - Crack the stone (Mono-ha, 1970)

Syncopated rhythms are sort of a trademark for Motor City Drum Ensemble, they give his tracks their typical choppy, rough sound. In this remix of one of MCDE's best known tracks (I call it "that track with the Moby vocals in it" - though the original vocals are actually from Barbara Lyn - 'I'm A Good Woman' and this is completely beside the point). What I meant to say: in this remix, Recloose starts off with that easily distinguishable syncopated rhythm, as if to remind you who it is he's remixing, but then gradually it evolves into a more polished Recloose-like aproach. It's a nice example of a remix that remodels a track without it becoming overbearing and without losing sight of the original concept of the track.
Forthcoming on a compilation with MCDE remixes, to be released by Faces Records.

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Photo by Beth Höeckel

Posting might be a bit irregular this month, but I quickly wanted to share Motor City Drum Ensemble latest remix for German trio Space Ranger. 7 minutes of drum-driven bliss.
A vinyl release is set for the end of the month on Lovemonk so keep your eyes peeled. And while you're on the lookout, Motor City Drum Ensemble's DJ Kicks will be released in July, it's one not to be missed!
If you're looking for some reading material, there's an interesting piece on MCDE and his studio on Resident Advisor, read it here.
Also, i've not really read much of the emails I've been getting the last few days, so sorry if I haven't replied, I will get to it eventually.

Space Ranger - Plastic romance (Motor City Drum Ensemble Vocal Remix) (RCRD LBL)