Beatfanatic/VINYL JUNKIE CULTURE CD SCRCD005 2 EXC $13.50
Groove Dis Exclusive. Great new album from Sweden's TURE SJOBERG that mixes his synth laden disco flavored dance tracks with smooth midtempo groovers and some killer cosmic disco tracks that sound like they should be on MUSIC FOR DREAMS or ESKIMO. 11 tracks in all. (SOUNDSCAPE) HOUSE DISCO
Listen: http://www.groovedis.com/m3u/scrcd005.m3u
Details: http://www.groovedis.com/shop/product.php?productid=146737
-Berlin Nights (feat Nonoman)
-Rumpnisse Boogie (PIC edit)
-Prince Of Darkness
-Shadows Of The Templars
-Et In Arcadia Ego
(Download special 192kbs mp3, 320kbs mp3, wav released 12 Jun 09)
http://www.juno.co.uk
Reactions;
"Liking the Berlin Nights record very much."
(Max Essa)
"this is fantastic stuff... please keep them coming!"
(Dan Wilcox/KCRW)
"On the new-schmoo not-a-re-edit-or-reissue from, special mentions must go to the Beatfanatic 12" (a reaI surprise)"
(Philippa/Piccadilly Records)
"to be honest ALL of the ep tracks sound real good to my ears"
(Rodion)
BEATFANATIC: Berlin Nights [Soundscape Sweden] (Disco/Re-Edits)
12": Berlin Nights (feat Nonoman) / Prince Of Darkness (SCR 017) [8.50]
http://www.juno.co.uk/products/353936-01.htm
Beatfanatic/BERLIN NIGHTS & P.O.D. 12" SCR017 9 EXC $8.25
Groove Dis Exclusive. Two of the best tracks from the "VINYL JUNKIE CULTURE" CD released on 12" for the first time. "BERLIN NIGHTS" feats keys by NONOMAN who channels the soul of JEAN MICHEL JARRE on this cosmic disco instrumental. B/w "PRINCE OF DARKNESS" a slow building disco instrumental with keys from ROMAN ANDREN. DISCO HOUSE
Listen: http://www.groovedis.com/m3u/scr017.m3u
Details: http://www.groovedis.com/shop/product.php?productid=146736
Beatfanatic
Prince Of Darkness/Berlin Nights
The Beatfanatic continues in his quest to release a record every week, but the quality dont drop, yo! This time he goes for more of a cosmic/Jean Michel Jarre type vibe on Berlin NIghts, backed with the slow-mo disco instrumental Prince Of Darkness.
(Fat City Records)
"beatfanatic with an amazing cosmic 2 tracker!"
(Decksrecords)
Piccadilly Records
Beatfanatic : Automatic / Savile Row / Ghetto Bump
Soundscape Records
Automatic
Savile Row (Version For Dirk)
Ghetto Bump
Featuring a teasing key-riff, bassline and robot voice intro "Automatic" is a jazz-funk influenced disco-house groover featuring some great Rhodes keys. Everything about the track, from the uplifting synth lines to the tricksy percussive rhythm, is sure to put a smile on your face. The other two cuts featured here are exclusive to this 12": "Saville Row (Version For Dirk)" is a feel-good Ibiza-friendly (in a good way!) disco-tinted house track perfect for listening to while driving in your car - or even dancing (but not dancing in your car, unless you're parked and the hand brake is on). Lastly there's "Ghetto Bump", a whole side of sparkly, slightly cosmic, driving house, again with a disco touch. Three effortless dancefloor tunes to bring the good times!
12" - SCR016 - £7.99
Beatfanatic/AUTOMATIC 12" SCR016 9 EXC $8.25
Groove Dis Exclusive. "AUTOMATIC" is a pumping house groover with a robotic spoken word chorus & keys from longtime pal ROMAN ANDREN. The other 2 cuts are exclusive to this 12": "SAVILLE ROW (VERSION FOR DIRK)" is a feel good Ibiza friendly dance track perfect for driving in you car and the brand new "GHETTO BUMP". HOUSE
Listen: http://www.groovedis.com/m3u/scr016.m3u
Details: http://www.groovedis.com/shop/product.php?productid=146735
Beatconductor/BRAND NEW SECONDHAND 12" SPICY007 9 EXC $8.25
Groove Dis Exclusive. Repressed and back in stock. 4 track EP with 2 exclusive cuts. "LIKE A ROCKET" is a killer mid-tempo r&b soul groover, "I CAN'T GO FOR THAT" is a new re-edit of his remix of HALL & OATES, "PEACEOFFICER" is a bangin' reggae dub cut and "MARRAKECH" is a percussive jazz funk MONSTER! (SPICY) HOUSE HEADZ
Listen: http://www.groovedis.com/m3u/spicy007.m3u
Details: http://www.groovedis.com/shop/product.php?productid=146243
Assorted reactions/quotes;
Hey I bought your album, great music man!!!
fantastic sounds!
(Master Flashhh)
"Your work is amazing, seriously some of the most innovative music I've bought in a long time!"
"Hey, been playing "Ghetto Bump" on my show... love the new stuff... keep 'em coming... D"
(Dan Wilcox KCRW)
"Ghetto Bump is MASSIVE!, Dancefloor killer, Big Up."
(Social Disco Club/Bear Funk)
"hey bro, loving and respecting your music since years now."
(Ancient Astronauts/ESL)
"Yeah, man....this is cool. 9/10" (Feedback on Like A Rocket)"
(Mike Stukes Mystic Vybes WHCR 90.3 FM)
Ghetto Bump is amazing!!!
(Lovemonk)
"been killing like a rocket man, heavy"
(MATHIEU SCHREYER, KCRW 89.9 FM)
"Absolutely brilliant stuff. . . thanks!"
(Eddie C/Jisco Music)
"love the sound sending good vibes"
(La Disco Attack)
"You really got the hang of that 70's and 80's sound in a modern jacket! Really very catchy and music that makes you wanna move. You're good! Grtz F ."
(Funcle)
"Very touched by your work!!!"
(DJ JZF)
"Hey there, huge fan of your music. . . I have a radio show on KCRW here in LA and play yr. stuff all the time! Keep up the good work!"
(Dan Wilcox/KCRW)
New Beatfanatic release!
Beatfanatic/FLY AWAY EXTENDED 12" SCR015 9 EXC $8.25
Groove Dis Exclusive. A laidback Balearic house track with a cool whistle part and retro synth washes and a cool chorus. Serious cosmic disco. B/w "BLACK SATIN NIGHTS", a toe tappin' funky disco groover, and "NIGHTS ON IBIZA (EDIT)", a slow and slinky modern disco cover/reworking of "NIGHTS OVER EGYPT". (SOUNDSCAPE) DISCO
Listen: http://www.groovedis.com/m3u/scr015.m3u
Details: http://www.groovedis.com/shop/product.php?productid=102331
"Lab favorite Beatfanatic has been putting out mid-tempo GAMM style 12"s for years, but with the "Fly Away" 12", dude kills it on the new disco tip (maybe should've went with the Discoconductor moniker for this one?). The title track(1) goes for all out cosmic business, complete with swirling synths, italo bass hits, and outer space whistling. Italo/Balearic heads might recognize the groove from Louis' "Pink Footpath," but Beatfanatic definitely does his thing to it. My pick is "Black Satin Nights(2)," an uptempo disco jam that's sure to get the party going. Also features and edit of a slow motion disco cover of Jones Girl's "Nights Over Egypt" entitled "Nights In Ibiza(3)."
(reviewed by snackmaster/Turntablelab)
"Beatfanatic back on Soundscape with a Balearic/cosmic killer! Fly Away sounds like some lost cosmic classic, all 80s gated reverb drums, synth arpegios on the bass and a lovely whistling melody remminiscent of a million holiday hits. Flip over for Black Satin Nights, kinda like a housed up version of 80s soul - slap bass ahoy! Finally the tempo drops with the balearic end of nighter Nights On Ibiza, gorgeous headnodding grooves."
(Fat City Records)
New Beatconductor release!
Beatconductor/BRAND NEW SECONDHAND 12" SPICY007 9 EXC $8.25
Groove Dis Exclusive. Two tracks taken from the CD of the same name and two brand new cuts. "LIKE A ROCKET" is a killer mid-tempo r&b soul groover, "I CAN'T GO FOR THAT" is a new re-edit of his remix of HALL & OATES, "PEACEOFFICER" is a bangin' reggae dub cut and "MARRAKECH" is a percussive jazz funk MONSTER! (SPICY) HOUSE HEADZ
Listen: http://www.groovedis.com/m3u/spicy007.m3u
Details: http://www.groovedis.com/shop/product.php?productid=102332
Beatconductor
Brand New Secondhand EP
Four tracks from the ace Beatconductor CD 'Brand New Second Hand' make it vinyl at last. The A side pays a visit to the 80s soul scene, first with 'Like A Rocket' a really good cut up of Marvin Gaye's My Love Is Waiting from the Midnight Love LP, followed up by the blue eyed soul of Hall & Oates 'I Cant Go For That'. Flip over for the real killer on here, Peace Officer (Redub) is exactly the sort of breakbeat reggae you all love so much, a guaranteed party starter! The EP is rounded off with an extended version of the african funk of Marrakech. Groovy.
(Fat City)
Beatfanatic remix news!
Beatfanatic is currently remixing the track "Let us be loving" by Alice Russell.
Check the new full lenght version on my Myspace player!
"Great job mate! Sounds heavy! Peace aL"
(TM Juke)
"Sounds great to me Ture."
(Bob/Six Degrees Records)
Forthcoming releases;
Groove Distribution : Pre releases : Singles : House : Beatfanatic/FLY AWAY EXTENDED 12"
Beatfanatic/FLY AWAY EXTENDED 12" SCR015 9
Groove Dis Exclusive. PRE RELEASE. THIS TITLE IS NOT AVAILABLE YET. A laidback Balearic house track with a cool whistle part and retro synth washes and a cool chorus. Serious cosmic disco. B/w "BLACK SATIN NIGHTS", a toe tappin' funky disco groover, and "NIGHTS ON IBIZA (EDIT)", a slow and slinky modern disco cover/reworking of "NIGHTS OVER EGYPT". (SOUNDSCAPE)
Groove Distribution : Pre releases : Singles : House : Beatconductor/BRAND NEW SECONDHAND 12"
Beatconductor/BRAND NEW SECONDHAND 12" SPICY007 9
Groove Dis Exclusive. PRE RELEASE. THIS TITLE IS NOT AVAILABLE YET. Two tracks taken from the CD of the same name and two brand new cuts. "LIKE A ROCKET" is a killer mid-tempo r&b soul groover, "I CAN'T GO FOR THAT" is a new re-edit of his remix of HALL & OATES, "PEACEOFFICER" is a bangin' reggae dub cut and "MARRAKECH" is a percussive jazz funk MONSTER! (SPICY)
Repressed!!!
Beatconductor/JIBARO 12" SPICY005 9 EXC $8.25
Groove Dis Exclusive. Released in Jan '08 and now repressed. Feats the now classic Latin groover "JIBARO" (featured on his new "BRAND NEW SECONDHAND" CD) along with the bouncey disco cut "DISCO TRAIN" complete with kid sung chorus and vocoder verses and the skanky dub meets soul "OUT OF BONDAGE". Dope! (SPICY) NUJAZZ WORLD RETRO
Listen: http://www.groovedis.com/m3u/spicy005.m3u
Details: http://www.groovedis.com/shop/product.php?productid=101992
New release!!!
Beatconductor/BRAND NEW SECONDHAND CD SPICYCD002
Groove Dis Exclusive. Our man in Sweden brings the heat with this 16 track CD of Latin and disco sampling/influenced dance tracks in his distinctive style. The downtempo gems recall his GAMM releases while the others are aimed squarely at the dancefloor like this SPICY 12"s (many which are included here). (SPICY) HOUSE NUJAZZ HEADZ
Listen: http://www.groovedis.com/m3u/spicycd002.m3u
Details: http://www.groovedis.com/shop/product.php?productid=101333
Beatconductor/BRAND NEW SECONDHAND CD SPICYCD002
Second album from GAMM producer Beatconductor. If you've been following the nearly decade long 12" saga at the Lab, you know that this guy is prolific as hell, releasing white label style releases under several aliases. This 16 tracker is like finally cornering the elusive Swede and jacking him for his USB keychain. A third (or less) of the material here has been on 12", but for the most part, it's new to us. All musical styles represented (re-edits and mash-ups too), check out "Jibaro(1), Rocksteady Skank(2), Marrakech(3), Loco Moto(4), Senor Blues(5)," and "I Can't For That(6)."
(Turntable Lab)
Beatconductor; Brand New Second Hand
The naughty Beatconductor returns with a bulging 16 track CD of his funky re-edit and mash up goodness - look, even the title is nicked! There is something on here for everyone, party starting reworks that takes in a reggae version of Aretha's Rock Steady, some prime 80s soul, boogie, full on disco, party hip hop, latin and more, all given a new slant and making a solid DJ set or ideal 'getting ready to go out' CD.
(Fat City)
Beatconductor; Brand New Second Hand
"Awesome 16 track CD of Latin/Hip Hop and disco sampling/influenced dance tracks - featuring 5 new exclusives plus classics like 'Jibaro', 'Let It Happen', 'Rocksteady Skank', etc."
(Phonica)
"Mate that album you sent me was awesome, with Jibaro etc on it. Thanks for that."
(DJ Andy Warburton)
"Your remix of Vangelis-Let it happen is amazing." "This is such a gem and I pumped to play in some of my upcoming sets throughout LA. I’m going to need to pick up your new album as all the remixes I have heard have been so good."
(DJ Pants Off)
"WHAT'S UP BEATFANATIC. YOUR MUSIC IS BANGING ALL OVER. AND WE SOUND IT OUT HERE IN HARLEM, NY. ELEVATIONS RADIO"
(BRETTFROMBOUNDLESS CONNECTION)
Piccadilly Records
record of the week
Jose Gonzalez : In Our Nature Remix EP - Inc. Todd Terje / Beatfanatic Remixes
Peacefrog
Killing For Love (Beatfanatic Mix)
How Long (Pechanga Nord-Norska Mix)
In Our Nature (Landberg & Skogehall Mix)
Killing For Love (Todd Terje Brokeback Mix)
This EP has something for everyone; Beatfanatic turns in a blessed out slow burning Balearic version of "Killing For Love", which has already licensed to the new Hed Kandi compilation "Serve Chilled 8". Pechenga's remix is a downtempo psychedelic-tinted ambient 60s mindtrip. This being Peacefrog, they couldn't resist adding a minimal tech-house edge, so bring in Landberg & Skogehall to do just that. Last but not least, the rework that's been causing all the interest, Todd Terje's lush cosmic / Balearic space-disco take on "Killing For Love" - a bit special!
The Japan only cd Beatfanatic; "Progressive Music For Eclectic Minds" is now available as a download. Including 12 new tracks. Check it out on Beatport, Juno or any other good digital supplier.
New release!!!
José Gonzalez; "In Our Nature" Remixes EP (Digital Only) is released today
(Earth Day), April 22nd via Mute Records (in North America). Including remixes from Beatfanatic and Todd Terje. 12" vinyl version released in Scandinavia. Limited to 500 copies.
Piccadilly Records;ROTW
Beatconductor : Carribean Path
Carribean Path
I Wouldnt Wanna Be Like You
The Scatsong
SPICY006
Qoute; "Beatconductor's second outing on Spicy this week. "Carribbean Path" is a totally ace steel drum outing, with a little less on the beats, it just floats along nicely, huge Afro chants, big drum fills and a shifty little groove. On side-B "I Wouldn't Wanna Be Like You" is I think a re-version of the Alan Parson's Project, it's a big fat sounding balearic disco plod. Last up is "The Scatsong" some jazzy scat vocals set to a funky tropical disco backdrop. A big week for Beatconductor and Spicy..."
Qoute; "this week's thoughts...
Beatconductor wins ROTW here in Nu Jazz with a perfect percussive bomb, that will be blowing up all over spring time for sure. Add to that another excellent 12" on Spicy and it's a strong week for him."
Also out ut now!!!
Beatconductor/JIBARO 12" SPICY005 9 EXC $7.50
Groove Dis Exclusive. More SPICY business from BEATCONDUCTOR. Three tracks "JIBARO", "DANCING TRAIN" and "OUT OF BONDAGE" run the gamut from Latin, to disco, to dub. NUJAZZ WORLD RETRO
Listen: http://www.groovedis.com/m3u/spicy005.m3u
Details: http://www.groovedis.com/shop/product.php?productid=86350
Qoute; "Beatconductor is back on Spicy, and in some bloody style too. Remaking the total Balearic classic that is '"Jibaro" into a mid-tempo, percussive groove-bomb. You will all recognise the vocal and the groove, augmented with a neat little piano line reminiscent of 'Elle Et Moi', this will win this summer for sure. On side-B is a retouch of 'Disco Train' that was last featured on the Unclassics series, this time beefed up with Beatconductor beats. Last up is "Out Of Bondage" a lilting reggae number with some elements I recognise (that guitar?) and some I don't. All round class EP no doubt it'll be a Piccadilly bestseller by the end of February."
(Piccadilly Records)
Qoute; "STOP PRESS!! Scandanavian Beatconductor returns with a firey hot set of spicy reworks..First up is 'Jibaro', a midtempo percussive groover that cresends into a soulful winner, hands-in-the-air style! Dancing train reworks a Disco number to devasting effect, however, the real bomb for me is Out of Bondage that gets a sublime dubbed out relick, make sure your woofer is on for this one!"
(Fat City Records)
Beatfanatic/WONDERFUL STAR 12" SCR014 9 EXC $7.50
Groove Dis Exclusive. BEATFANATIC drops "WONDERFUL STAR", a stellar piano vocal house track. On the flip is an extended version of "A LOVELY DAY" from the "80 BEATS" album. (SOUNDSCAPE) HOUSE
Listen: http://www.groovedis.com/m3u/scr014.m3u
Details: http://www.groovedis.com/shop/product.php?productid=86349
Qoute; "Beatfanatic is Beatconductor and Beatconductor is Beatfanatic! - you get the idea. The common denominator here is "BEAT" and the guy is steadily pumping out the jams. This is the newest 12" from Soundscape, featuring a new disco edit aptly named "Wonderful Star(1)," for it's midnight rendezvous vibe, coupled with a smooth extended version of "Lovely Day(1)" from his Around The World In 80 Beats album. Both feature crisp mixdown with extended movements for a truly epic listen. Fans of funk and disco definitely need to check this."
(Turntable Lab)
New release!!!
Beatfanatic album; Progressive Music For Eclectic Minds!!!
Progressive Music For Eclectic Minds
1.Nights on Ibiza (featuring Roman Andrén)
Additional keys, bas and vocals by Roman Andrén
Syntheseizer sequencing Ture sjoberg aka Beatfanatic
2.Savile Row (featuring Charade)
Bas; Mad Midget
Guitar; Magnus Karlsson
Vocals; Ingela Matsson
Piano, rhodes and strings; Roman Andrén
Syntheseizer sequencing Ture Sjoberg aka Beatfanatic
3.Black Satin Nights (extended mix/featuring Opolopo)
Additional keys, guitar and moogbas by Opolopo
4.Rumpnisse Boogie Part1&2
Additional piano, rhodes and keys by Roman Andrén
Syntheseizer sequencing by Ture Sjoberg aka Beatfanatic
5.Mass Effect
Additional rhodes, keys and vocals by Roman Andrén
Syntheseizerbass sequencing by Ture Sjoberg aka Beatfanatic
6.Say it! Part 1&2 (featuring Roman Andrén)
Guitar; Emmett North Jr.
Piano, strings, rhodes and backing vocals Roman Andrén
Bass programming Ture Sjoberg aka Beatfanatic
7.A Message from Herbie (featuring Opolopo)
Additional rhodes, keys and piano by Opolopo
8.La Belle Epoque
Additional bas by Joacim “Mad Midget” Otterbjork
Additional keys and rhodes by Roman Andrén
Syntheseizer sequencing by Ture Sjoberg aka Beatfanatic
9.A Trip to the Moon
Rhodes and keys by Roman Andrén
Bass programming and syntheseizer sequencing by Ture Sjoberg aka Beatfanatic
10.Habana Techfunk
Additional rhodes and clavinette by Roman Andrén
11. Flight of the Conductor (featuring Mad Midget)
Bass by Jocke “Mad Midget” Otterbjork
Vocals by Charlie Void
Keys by Roman Andrén
12.Heartbeats of Africa (featuring Roman Andrén)
Bass by Jocke “Mad Midget” Otterbjork
Rhodes, keys and organsolo by Roman Andrén
Syntheseizer sequencing by Ture Sjoberg aka Beatfanatic
Produced, arranged, programmed and written by Beatfanatic
More News!!!
José Gonzalez; "Killing For Love" is gettin the Beatfanatic remix treatment!
This remix adventure has been presented in all the phases the remix developed. From the basic beats and vocal arrangement and the arranging of all the additional instruments.
This is the final version of this remix adventure.
Credits;
Remix and additional production; Beatfanatic
Piano and keyboards; Roman Andrén
Bass; Mad Midget
Choir; Charlie Void
New releases;
Beatconductor: Loaded EP Dicey 008
"Beatconductor's newest solo EP. Had a couple of his releases off GAMM, the funk / downtempo label consisting of Beatconductor, Red Astaire (Freddie Cruger), Tangoterje, Dubben & 7 Samurai. Together, they form the funky flavor force of Sweden. Fusing breakbeats, soul, latin, jazz, funk and rock is their special order and their fans are getting to know the name. First thing I noticed is the sound quality. Check the drums, the dude gets specific - crisp hi-hat's, snare that hits your hips and a bass that gets your knees. The first track, "Rocksteady(1)," keeps the funk and groove rolling. A great starter for a modern funk set. "All Right(2)" is more uptempo off the bat and the vocal reminds me of the charisma of Janice Joplin in a man. Sorry for the visuals, but he really does rip it over the fast rock funk. "Guarambembere(3)" spotlights the latin sounds - crisp trumpets, warm bass, conga, horns and spanish vocals. Simply awesome. The last track mixes up a jazzy feel with a spicy uptempo rhythm. Consistent as always. Check out his other aliases too - Discoconductor and Jazzconductor. He's a funkster with many hats."
reviewed by C'mish/Turntablelab
New Nite Vibes 12" release!!!
Beatconductor/G-SUS IS DA THANG 12" NV03 9 EXC $7.50
Groove Dis Exclusive. This soulful boogie gospel house track gets reworked by BEATCONDUCTOR into a solid peak time track that may turn even the most atheistic into a believer. On the flip is an extended version of "GIVE IT UP!", an infectious disco track with a beat that could move mountains. (NITE VIBES) HOUSE
Piccadilly Records review;
"Beatconductor : G-sus Is Da Thang (NiteVibes)
Not one known previously for God-bothering, Beatconductor takes up
slack after the odd crossover gospel tune in 2005 and 2006 from Tye
Tribbett and co, creating a super uplifting "G-sus Is Da Thang" for the
NiteVibes label. Meanwile "Give It Up" goes for the disco dollar with a
Joey Negro-esque verve, recreating a delirious Love Unlimited string
section with the help of Roman Andren."
Quote; "that gospel Beatconductor tune is, to my mind, bloody brilliant."
Tim/Piccadilly Records
Piccadilly Records
Funk . soul . jazz
Record of the week
New Beatfanatic album!!!
Beatfanatic : Around The World In 80 Beats
Soundscape
Raw Fusion, GAMM and Soundscape main man Beatfanatic follows up 2005's "The Gospel According To Beatfanatic" LP with another strong selection of funky tunes. A truly a global affair, this release features a wide variety of Latin, Brazilian, Afro, disco, and house flavours and includes guests Kokolo, Roman Andren, and Elias Raam of Arken. The album serves up a whole load of new material along with previously released 12" favorites like "Broken Descarga".
Around the world in 80 beats (reactions);
Quote; "Really diggin it, uplifting soulful boogie business just the way I like it."
(Rainer Truby)
Quote; "The album's been in constant rotation since I got it!"
(DJ Day)
Quote;"truly love your album"
(Caroline Hoste/Music2productions)
Quote;"still bangin your album on the air"
(MATHIEU SCHREYER/ON THE CORNER, KCRW 89.9 FM,FRIDAY 12-3 AM)
Quote;"Listening to your album as I write this. I love the mix of different genre's. It's all good music in the end isn't it. Also, you have a very phat sound. I reckon I can play any of these out and they will sound great. I especially love the Afroey vibed stuff."
(Rob/Faze Action)
Quote; "Hey - I just got your new album- It's off the hook... again!!!! Nice work- you sure you're Mom or Dad didn't grow up in the Uptown/ Bronx club scene?
Keep em coming!"
(Nickodemus)
Quote; “definitely got your album, love it!!!”
(Jerome Derradji)
Quote; "Beatfanatic is one of my favourite producers and he comes up with the goods yet again with this new release. Around the world has been album of the week twice on my New Jazz Spectrum Radio show.Check it"
(Russ Dewbury)
Quote; ’Beatfanatic lives up to his name once again, scattering the kicks and snares for a feel good bump and hustle session throughout. Top stuff!’
(Spiritual South)
Quote; "By the way.... I ADORE YOUR TUNE!!! So fresh, so cool, easy without being cheesy, perfect summer tune mate!!!!!!
Take care"
(Frank Siccardi/Irma Records; Regarding the track; A lovely day)
Quote; "Hey Man! LOVING YOUR NEw stuff!!! You are so prolific and always so good. incredible."
"I'm hammering African Rockers in my afro sets! LOVE IT."
(Flow Dynamics)
Around the world in 80 beats reviewed by Turntable Lab;
“What's up with Sweden? And how do they always come correct with the breakbeat-fusion styles?! (i.e. Beat Fanatic, Red Astaire, Tangoterje, GAMM, etc, etc...) Whatever it is, the guys up there know who to work with it and take that positive, dubby, funky, earthy vibe to dancefloor perfection. Beat Fanatic's "Around The World In 80 Beats" is a well-rounded example of this. Take a listen to "Fridaynight Dubdisco Delite(1)" for a taste of what he's working with. Hear that subtle "Rock Creek Park" sample in the background? Those congas and keys? That funked-out bass? That's what I'm talkin 'bout. "Frosted Flakes(2)" is kind of on the same tip with the disco-rap drums and smooth vibe, but if you need to turn up the heat even more, check "One More Thing(3) and "Broken Descarga(4)." Just hope some people know how to samba, 'cause this shit rips hard on the latin tip. Want more of a house flavor? "Penthouse Dub Excursions(5)" will do ya right. When it comes to this style, "Around The World..." got you covered with 17 tracks of goodness from your favorite beat chef outta Sweden. Fans of GAMM, WonderWheel, Freddie Crueger, etc. get with it.”
Around the world in 80 beats album review by Conny Kate;
"Swedes can make knives so can’t they make beats? If The Knife, Peter Bjorn and John and ABBA are any indication of Scandinavia’s dance floor prowess then you besta stay prayed up on the watchout! I discovered Beatfanatic as I reluctantly reviewed his 2005 monsterpiece, The Gospel According To Beatfanatic. I was a dance music neophyte stubbornly clinging to the dregs of hip hop but as it were, The Gospel… was one the best albums I’ve ever heard and I still crave songs like “Mighty Love” and “Doin’ Fine.” BF makes primarly sample-heavy, reconstructed instrumental cuts that throw in everything from Gwen Guthrie to DMX (what??? I know, chile). He’s got that elusive soulful finesse that other beat fusers like Cut Chemist and DJ Shadow just straight up leave out.
So I harassed dude on the MySpace and with a level sweetness and assertiveness that you rarely see from an artist him/herself, he mailed me his latest album, Around The World in 80 Beats. From Sweden. To the Bed Stuy. Bless his little Aryan heart!
Chile, lemme tell you, this doesn’t disappoint either and just reaffirms how talented and frustratingly overlooked dude is. I mean, look how relatively snark-free this post is! Standout tracks are definitely “A Lovely Day,” “African Rockers (duh)” “Completely Relaxed” and “Fridaynight Dubdisco Delite.” Although with any proper BF album, these are just the best of the fantastic as the whole album is truly a bumpworthy, fuck-the-fast-forward button, 17 tracks of rumpshaking, headnoddyness. I even had to make up words to encompass the flyness.
So, if you need convincing, hit the child’s MySpace and then go buy both The Gospel According To Beatfanatic (2005) and Around The World In 80 Beats (2007). They both may be imports but I found The Gospel… at comprehensive record stores like Newbury Comics in Boston and even Virgin Megastore. He’s also on some of those Kinkysweet Frequent Flyer comps (I have the Red Eye one). Of course there is always the internet and I believe Groove Distribution is where you want to start."
Around the world in 80 beats album review by m.path.iq
"Beatfanatic kennen viele nur von seinen legendären G.A.M.M.-Releases. Doch der Tausendsassa hat noch viel mehr drauf als nur Samples zu verwursten. Disco, Afro, House, HipHop, Funk, Descarga, Gospel und so einiges mehr hat er gefressen wie kaum ein zweiter und dabei eine sehr konkrete eigene Version von guter Musik entworfen, die diesen Sommer weit überdauern wird. Die Bedroomproducer-Generation sollte hier noch mal in Lehre gehen."
Beatfanatic/AROUND THE WORLD IN 80.. CD SCRCD003 2 EXC $13.50
Groove Dis Exclusive. ..BEATS. Brand new album from the mighty Swedish beat chef BEATFANATIC. Truly a global affair, this release features a wide variety of Latin, Brazilian, Afro, disco, and house flavors. Features guests KOKOLO, ROMAN ANDREN, and ELIAS RAAM of ARKEN. (SOUNDSCAPE) HOUSE NUJAZZ
Tracklisting:
1. Jorden Skall Kalla (Earth)
2. African Rockers
3. Give It Up! ft. Roman Andren
4. Skit - Hett Bly
5. Brokeback Fusionride
6. Fridaynight Dubdisco Delite
7. Completely Relaxed ft. Charade
8. I Can't Stop (Album Version)
9. Intermission - Musicmachine
10. Frosted Flakes ft. Kokolo
11. One More Thing
12. Skit - Love & Beats
13. Broken Descarga (Album Version)
14. Skit - America, Africa
15. A Lovely Day
16. Penthouse Dubexcursons ft. Roman Andren
17. Outro - Good Night & Good Luck
Listen: http://www.groovedis.com/m3u/scrcd003.m3u
Details: http://www.groovedis.com/shop/product.php?productid=78949
Beatfanatic/AROUND THE WORLD IN 80.. DLP SCRLP003 1 EXC $16.50
Groove Dis Exclusive. ..BEATS. Brand new album from the mighty Swedish beat chef BEATFANATIC. Truly a global affair, this release features a wide variety of Latin, Brazilian, Afro, disco, and house flavors. Features guests KOKOLO, ROMAN ANDREN, and ELIAS RAAM of ARKEN. (SOUNDSCAPE) HOUSE NUJAZZ
Tracklisting:
A1. One More Thing (Extended Mix)
A2. Broken Descarga (Album Version)
B1. African Rockers (Extended Mix)
B2. Fridaynight Dubdisco Delite
C1. A Lovely Day
C2. Frosted Flakes ft. Kokolo
D1. Brokeback Fusionride
D2. Lagos Beatphreak
Jazzconductor : A Brazilian Love Affair EP (Dicey)
Breakin' out the Brazilian re-edits, Beatfanatic's lesser spotted
jazzier alter ego Jazzconductor concocts four rich caipirinhas of
sweltering South American soul. "Sapio" is a reconfigured Rio de
Janiero funk rock tune, "Wanda Vital" winds classic bossa melodies
around in a colourful dance, "Pra Oxala" drops some batucada drums in
amongst the 4/4 for extra points and "Pixiero" finishes things off in a
true Latin jazz group fashion.
12" - DICEY007 - £6.99
This Weeks Thoughts...
Jazzconductor usher's in the summer carnival spirit with four spicy
Brazilian tunes and gets the ROTW pick, knocking Quantic's mix of Ocote
Soul Sounds into a close second place.
Philippa
Jazz Conductor/ "Brazilian Love Affair": “A Brazilian Love Affair” pays homage to the old school iterations of the genre, namely from the late 60s and early 70s. The EP kicks off with the divine "Sapio,” an Afro-Brazilian vocal chockfull of horns and slap bass. It’s super funky! "Wanda Vidal" is a gorgeous bossa cut with that 60s orchestral sound and luscious female vocal in the driving seat, a beautiful bossa track. "Pra Oxala" is a lo-fi samba. Layered drums and shout and response vocals are the hooks on this cut, which evokes vivid images of carnaval: very upbeat and festive. "Pixiero" rounds out the quartet of songs with a fast-moving, sexy samba vibe.
Jazzconductor/BRAZILIAN LOVE AFFAIR 12" DICEY007 9 EXC $7.50
Groove Dis Exclusive. This EP is dedicated to the Brazilian sounds of the 60's & 70's. All tracks are reedited by the mighty BEATCONDUCTOR. The super funky "SAPIO" starts off the EP, followed by "WANDA VIDAL", a beautiful bossa track. "PRA OXALA" is a samba-house delight and "PIXIERO" is a fusion samba groove. (DICEY) NUJAZZ WORLD
Herbie Hancock / Mongo Santamaria : Saturday Night / Esperitu Libre -
Beatconductor Reworks (GAMM)
GAMM sure are setting the pace early in 2007 with a bunch of ace
re-edits from the Beatconductor / Beatfanatic. This 12" sees his tackle
one of Herbie Hancock's lesser known tunes, the ace Latin-disco fusion
of "Saturday Night" from 1980's over-looked "Monster" album, then back
it up with a blast of proper Afro-Cuban percussion on Mongo
Santamaria's "Free Spirit / Espiritu Libre".
12" - GAMM039
Beatfanatic/VANGELIS & TURELLI 12" GAMM037
Record of the Week
Vangelis / Turelli : Let It Happen - Beatfanatic Remix / Mekano (GAMM)
This latest addition to the GAMM family provides a blissful new
version of an old Balearic fave courtesy of the Beatfanatic. "Let It
Happen" by Vangelis and Demis Roussos is given a delicate drum beat and
aural massage, turning it from an on obscure album track to a 12-minute
rave-up! B-side "Mekano" by Turelli sounds like authentic Italo disco
alright and has some great hooks, but we're quietly confident that this
is a disco production of the 'nu' persuasion.
12" - GAMM037
Groove Dis Exclusive. BEATFANATIC drops a new 12" on GAMM under the alias VANGELIS on the A-side and TURELLI on the flip. "LET IT HAPPEN" is a massive 12 min long Balearic end of the night jam that has been rocking GAMM HQ for over 10 years. The flip is an Italo inspired disco jam for neo disco fans. (GAMM) HEADZ NUJAZZ
"Dope re-make of one of the coolest tracks ever! Its been my opening track at the Go Bang! club nights for quite a while now, setting the mood 100%."
10/10 Tiger Stripes
“I love the Vangelis re-edit, really nice job, been hearing other people mention it quite a bit too, should do really well for you.”
Michael Cook
Neon Heights vs Yap Zeeland/IF U Really Luv Me 12" SCR012
An awesome and super catchy cover of the STEVIE WONDER classic. It's a great mix of soul and 60's pop with a dash of electronic flavor. Includes vocal and dub mixes. "A truly refreshing update of a Stevie classic. A long term beauty!" - ASHLEY BEEDLE
The Disciples - “Together” b/w “Disciples theme”, “Get on down” SCR005
Beatfanatic - “Broken Descarga” b/w “Let us pray”, “Cookin-2006” SCR006
Stockholm Cyclo - “Le Voyage”, “VSOP”(Beatfanatic edit) b/w “Tonite” SCR007
Roman Andrén feat Gladys - ”Amber Lady (Beatfanatic remix) SCR008
Beatfanatic - “Jorden skall kalla (Earth) b/w ”Not enuff”, ”Cosmic love” SCR009
Secreth Stealth - “Just cant get away” (Beatfanatic remix) SCR010
Stockholm Cyclo - “Techtonic People” remix sampler SCR011
Neon Heights vs Yap Zealand - “If You Really Luv Me” SCR012
Roman Andrén - “O Mundo È Seu” (The World Is Yours) EP SCR013
Beatfanatic- "Wonderful Star" SCR 014
Beatfanatic- Fly Away SCR015
Beatfanatic- "Automatic" SCR016
Beatfanatic- Berlin Nights b/w Prince Of Darkness SCR017
Album:
Beatfanatic - “The Gospel According to Beatfanatic” Soundscape LP/CD 001
Stockholm Cyclo - “Techtonic People” Soundscape CD 002
Beatfanatic - “Around the world in 80 beats” Soundscape LP/CD 003
Beatfanatic- "Vinyl Junkie Culture" SCRCD005
Beatfanatic Discography
12” vinyl singles
Beatfanatic- ”Jogando Capoeira” b/w “Cookin” RAF 007
Southside Connection- “Make No Mistake to the Disco” b/w “DJ” RAF 009
Southside Break Crew- “Big EP” Swedish Brandy 004
Beatconductor- “Crazy in Kingston” GAMM 007
Beatfanatic- “Electromagnetic Colours” b/w ”Raw”, “Come on” RAF 011
Soul Disciple- “Planet Earth” SCR 001
Beatconductor- “Housin” b/w “4 on the floor”, “Get High” Dicey 001
Discoconductor- “Reworks EP”; “Disco Rhytms”, “Capoeira” (House remix) and “Crazy in Kingston” (US rework) Dicey 002
Beatfanatic- “How Deep b/w “African Love” SCR 002
Jazzconductor- “Entertainers” b/w “Tryin” GAMM 017
Wharehouse Choir- “Hang on in” b/w “Move Your Body” Nite Vibes 001
Beatfanatic- “Down” b/w “El Pito” “Disco Skank” SCR 004
Richie Lion- “Let the Music Play” b/w “Amanhanga”, “Son of Barabas” Spicy 001
Beatconductor- “Off the meter EP” Dicey 003
The Disciples- “Together” b/w “Disciples theme”, “Get on down” SCR 005
Beatconductor- “Philly Reworks” Spicy 002
Southside Connection-“Original Discobreaks vol 1” Nite Vibes 002
Beatconductor- “Hottest” GAMM 028
Beatfanatic- “Broken Descarga” b/w “Let us pray, Cookin (2006) SCR 006
Jazzconductor- “Showcase EP” Dicey 005
Beatconductor- “Sumthin Betta” b/w “Kumbara” GAMM 030
Jazzconductor- ”Wadin” b/w ”Swahili Jazzin” GAMM 032
Beatfanatic- “Jorden skall kalla (Earth)” SCR 009
Beatconductor- ”More Reworks” Spicy 003
Discoconductor- ”Boogie Jams EP” Dicey 006
Beatconductor- “Soundtable” Spicy 004
Jazzconductor- "A Brazilian Love Affair EP" Dicey 007
Beatconductor- "Loaded EP" Dicey 008
Beatfanatic- "Wonderful Star" SCR 014
Beatconductor- "Jibaro" Spicy 005
Beatconductor- "Caribbean Path" Spicy 006
Beatfanatic- "Fly Away" SCR 015
Beatconductor- "Brand New Secondhand EP" Spicy 007
Partners In Crime- "Goin Underground" Swedish Brandy 017
Beatfanatic- "Automatic" SCR016
Beatfanatic- Berlin Nights b/w Prince Of Darkness SCR017
Albums;
Beatfanatic- “Adventures in the world of no-fi beats” RAF LP/CD 005
Beatfanatic- “The Gospel According to Beatfanatic” Soundscape LP/CD 001
Beatconductor- “Beats cut out played back and souled” Dicey LP/CD 001
Beatconductor- “A collection of reworks” Spicy CD001
Beatfanatic - “Around the world in 80 beats” Soundscape LP/CD 003
Beatfanatic presents; Beat Traveler-Scandinavian Soundscapes RBCS2247
Beatfanatic- "Progressive Music For Eclectic Minds" RBCS2260
Beatconductor- "Brand New Secondhand" Spicy CD002
Remixes;
Tata Vasquez- “Suite Guaracho pt 2” (Beatfanatic rework) Counterpoint 019
Javi P3Z Orquestra- “Ping Pong” (Beatfanatic remix) HiTop 017
Stockholm Cyclo- “Cant Hide” (Beatfanatic remix) SCR 003
Kokolo- “Mama don’t want no gun” (Beatfanatic rework) Freestyle Records 027
Speedometer- “Work it out” (Beatfanatic remix) Freestyle Records 032
Up Bustle & Out- “Tabla talking dub” (Beatfanatic remix)
Roman Andrén- “Amber Lady” (Beatfanatic Rework) Soundscape 008
Rosalia de Souza- ”Rio de Janeiro” (Beatfanatic bossatech remix) Schema 418
Secret Stealth- “Just cant get away from you” (Beatfanatic remix) SCR 010
Stockholm Cyclo- “I..m sayin it (Beatfanatic remix) SCR 011
Vangelis- “Let It Happen” (Beatfanatic Balearic Boogie Mix) GAMM 037
Herbie Hancock- "Saturday Night" (Beatconductor rework) GAMM 039
Roman Andrén- "O Mundo E..Seu (Beatfanatic remix) Soundscape 013
Charlie Void; Colors (Beatfanatic remix)
Jose Gonzalez; Killing For Love (Beatfanatic remix) IMP062T
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