Mark De Clive-lowe - Melodius Beats Volume 1
Melodius Beats Volume 1 is a compilation of Mark's own output since he relocated from New Zealand to the musical hotbed of West London early in 2000, and highlights his skills as a player, producer and remixer. Featuring Cherie Mathieson, DJ Spinna, Restless Soul, Seiji (Bugz in the Attic), Shirley Horn, Kaidi Tatham and many more collaborators. Highlights include Mark's recent productions 'The Way That It Goes' and 'Relax...Unwind' (Gilles Peterson All Winners Top 50 for last year). - 'Relax...' has been picked up by Kenny Dope and Louie Vega of Masters At Work for 12" release on their label MAW Records.
- Music
- House, Jazz, Breaks
Mark De Clive-lowe · Melodius Beats Volume 1 · Antipodean Records · 2003
smokecds.com review:
The first release for de Clive-Lowe's Antipodean label is, quite logically, a compilation of his recent production work both under his own name and with other artists, as well as some remix work from him on other artists and vice-versa. The sound is very much on the West London jazz tip aka 'broken-beat', with the emphasis on fairly complex instrumental work, as you'd expect. There are side-steps into house-based tracks though, notably the remix work courtesy of Phil Asher's Restless Soul outfit and DJ Spinna. The Restless Soul remix of Metiz' 'Africa' is particularly good, taking its cue from Galaxy To Galaxy's seminal 'Hi-Tech Jazz' on Underground Resistance. Other standouts include de Clive-Lowe's 'Move On Up' and 'Relax... Unwind', and Beatless' excellent 'Life Mirrors' featuring de Clive-Lowe on keys. This is a great compilation for people who've enjoyed Mark's work over the last few years while he's been based in London, while jazz enthusiasts should dig his so-called 'broken-beat' take on the sound. Nice sleeve from Wellington-based illustrator Otis Chamberlain and designer Spence too. Recommended. You'd do well to keep an eye out for Vol.2 as well, it's a mix CD coming soon from DJ Chris Cox.
Track Listing
1 danilo perez - pan africa melodius remix
2 mdcl - the way that it goes feat maiya james
3 mdcl - move on up feat cherie mathieson opaque remix
4 mdcl - nites like these
5 meitz - africa restless soul remix
6 mdcl - el dia perfecto restless soul remix
7 mdcl - relax...unwind feat abdul shyllon
8 beatless - life mirrors
9 shirley horn - return to paradise mark de clive-lowe remix
10 mdcl - day by day dj spinna remix
11 til bronner - no fusion generation mark de clive-lowe remix feat ovasoul7