sigur ros, massive attack, depeche mode, cocteau twins, unkle, radiohead, ian brown and stone roses , future sound of london, doves, the doors, smashing pumpkins, craig armstrong, sasha, grooverider, timo maas
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"Space Manoeuvres Part 3"
Out Now on Boz Boz Recordings
The Space Manoeuvres project has been without a doubt unforgettable since 'Stage One' first appeared, subsequently gaining many remixes and an appearance on Sasha and Digweed's 'Northern Exposure: Expeditions' compilation, amongst others. The man behind this project of course is John Graham, better known as Quivver, and whilst the follow up 'Pluto Disko' didn't quite live up the legacy created by the inaugural release, it would seem that the situation has now been addressed as 'Space Manoeuvres Part 3' appears on John's own Boz Boz imprint, and what a scorcher it is.
The 'Main Mix' is constructed around a wicked atmospheric groove that immediately adds a sense of depth and a feeling of spaciousness to the mix. As the futuristic melodic hooks flicker out of the darkness, subtle percussion builds up, backed by an array of futuristic synths and a trippy, hypnotic bassline that draws you in. The moment the 'first there was darkness' vocal enters, anticipation is built by some stunning pulsating synths that lead up to the main section of the track where the full vocal, sampled from the film 'Dark City', drifts out of the speakers whilst the beats go deeper and deeper, before the bassline glides upwards towards a melodic finale that bears all the classic Quivver trademarks, making this an unforgettable track that will gain reaction time and time again.
Quivver's 'Breaks Mix' leads in with some tight 4/4 beats backed by some heavy bass stabs, floating over a moody soundscape that slides behind. The vocal is teased early on, before the main breakbeat rhythm takes over, growing in prominence as delays cause the bass to intensify, before fading out as the main vocal hook enters. Rumbling bass rises behind the vocal, leading into a stunning peak time melodic finale that oozes class with swelling atmospherics and futuristic synths enveloping the beats, and taking things deeper to close.
If the reaction to this track is anything to go by, it looks like Quivver has finally delivered a release that lives up to the quality of his early classics, and if he can continue to pump out more material of this caliber over the next few months, we will no doubt witness his rapid ascension back to the top of the pile and back into people's minds as one of the figures that defines and exemplifies the best in the progressive scene.
By: Simon Jones | 25 January 2004 www.progressive-sounds.com
"Space Manoeuvres" is a British music producer composed by John Graham. John Graham has also produced under the name "Quivver", and was formerly part of "Tilt".
In 1999, Graham left Tilt to pursue a solo career [[Quivver]]. As Space Manoeuvres and with Lea Kenny, he released the popular "Stage One" on Hooj Choons. In 2002 Space Manoeuvres released "Pluto Disko", the follow up to "Stage One". In 2005 Space Manoeuvres released their first album, "Oid", on the Lost Language label.
It's a long time since we last contact. I hope everything goes well with you.
Just come to announce my new ep Forbidden Volume 2 out now and featured on Beatport progressive genre . There are previews in my myspace player including the two tracks "Aquarius"and "Wish Star".
Also my track "Chun" on Mr. Sam's OPUS compilation. Single already out on beatport now. don't for get to check it out :) Leave me feedback if you can.
Just give thanks for your support all the way! Yuan
Hi! I finally finished my latest mix after 2 years. I wanted you to check out the new sound and if you would please pass it around it would be greatly appreciated!
I am very proud of this one and it seems to be making waves.
So please download the mix, subscribe to the podcast, and check out the other great mixes from Matty
Damien S feat. Femke – Summerfeeling(Ciprian Lemnaru remix) on my page. The EP will be out in 1st week of august on: BEATPORT, Audio Jelly, Juno, Dancerecords. com and ITUNES at beginning of September. Label: Loverush DIGITAL. Also 2 more unreleased tracks : “Theory One”(unreleased),“Way to Barcelona” produced with Sonick(unreleased)
Anytime John you know where i am ive also got another myspace account which is MUCH more used i had nearly 2k hits in the first month if you want me to advertise your website let me know,Regards keith
