Tunes that focus my brainbox
For some reason he's listed as Bab.B.Kane for this release and has about 10 different variations on discogs but I'm sticking with Bay B Kane. This guy was seriously prolific and responsible for so many smashers.
http://www.discogs.com/BabBKane-Bagpipes-In-Effect-Paradise/release/356811
Another one that you'll find on many a Ratty or Sy era tape. I specifically remember Sy scratching over this, each and every scratch is etched into my cerebellum for all time. The little touches on the amens are great and it seems to have about 4 breakdowns, all of them designed to get me jumping about like a wavey handed freak. €25 on discogs. If I see that after a drink I can't be held responsible for my actions...
Interesting factoid. Eat Life was also known as Curly Greylox, Captain Codseyes and looks a bit like Judge Jules.
High grade atmospherics from American producer Christine Vaccine. Really touches a special place from 2:47 when some extra ethereals just ghost in at the back. very special.
http://www.discogs.com/Various-Space-And-Time/release/1121275
'She finally showed up, about an hour later, with her hair lookin' no better than the first day that I met her'. Definitely one of my favourite hip hop lyrics, it just flows so well.
Question in the Form of an Answer was an ok album but this track totally stood out for me. There's a bit of delicious scratching when his mother calls that sounds just like someone complaining down the phone and a great organ noise underneath the whole thing pulling it together.
http://www.discogs.com/People-Under-The-Stairs-Question-In-The-Form-Of-An-Ans...
Mad Dog were Shaun O'Hara and Dave Wallace (of Aquasky fame). This tune was caned by Ratty, Sy etc and samples Gat Decor to great effect.
They also recorded as Fugitive and released the huge, but possibly unimaginatively named, Fugitve on the same label. Both that track and this one embody the sound I particularly love, the darkcore / jungle techno sweetness of 93 and early 94.
The switch at 1:44 almost sounds someone cutting in a different tune but it's all the better for it. A great example of how even if you don't have the best production the tune can be immense if it has the right vibes. Some happy vibes with the all important darker undertones. Stone cold classic.
http://www.discogs.com/Neuromancer-Of-Structural-Damage-Pennywise-The-Unforge...
Nowt wrong with some wooshy noises and a sort of choir noise from time to time. Especially when it fades in over a long time and creeps up all nice like.
http://www.discogs.com/Wighnomy-Bros-K%C3%B6hncke-Heimermann-Speicher-31/rele...
It's a toss up between the original and the remix but I'm posting this one as this is the one I have on vinyl and it feels a bit smoother. Builds beautifully, a great track from a master of the drum and the bass.
http://www.discogs.com/DJ-Zinc-Present-Tense-EP/release/28261
Not sure why I like this so much. I think it's the bassline. Very mixable, I used to draw this one alot. The other side of this was a techstep version.
http://www.discogs.com/Blame-Neptune-Planet-Neptune/release/5946
Heard this as part of an incredible Coldcut mix then was lucky enough to find it in a second hand shop or bargain bin if I remember rightly. The Coldcut mix was called Cold Krush Cuts and had DJ Krush mixing the second CD. If you've never heard it you owe it to yourself to get on that right now.
http://www.discogs.com/2-Player-Sometimes/release/55345
