VA-Bedrock Records Layered Sounds 2
[Label] ...........: Bedrock Records
[Ripper] ..........: Australian Quality
[Genre] ...........: Electronic
[Year] ............: 2005
[Date] ............: 18/10/2005
[Encoder] .........: Lame 3.90.3 VBR
[Source] ..........: CDDA
[Cat No.] .........: BEDLS02CD
[Tracks] ..........: 02
[Quality] .........: VBRk/Joint-Stereo
cd1
01. Bedrock Records Layered Sounds 2 - Downbeats 53:56
cd2
01. Bedrock Records Layered Sounds 2 - Upbeats 77:37
[Total Playing Time] .........................: 131:33
[Total Size] ...............................:195,10 MB
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Layered Sounds 2 is the 4th in the Bedrock Records
compilation series, following on from the Foundations
series and then Layered Sounds 1.
"àI think [Layered Sounds 2] is the best in the series
so far because the quality of the music and the
diversity and depth of the label has never been
better." - John Digweed
Ambient and chill-out albums have always been a
personal favorite of mine, so I feel I have authority
when I say this. Disk 1 of Layered Sounds 2, the chill
down set, is exceptional. Not since Solar StoneÆs
ôChilled Euphoriaö has a downtempo set stayed in my
player for so long.
With all of the tracks taken directly from the Bedrock
catalogue, disk one includes a collection of rare and
unreleased gems including 2 exclusive tracks performed
by the distinguished producer Voyager.
Among the stand out tracks, Terry GrantÆs ôIÆll Kill
Youö deserves a special mention. It is included twice
in two forms namely the æSoftlyÆ mix and the æJohn
Debo Ambient Mix.Æ The æSoftlyÆ mix has a masterful
lounge sound to it. Think of Kruder & DorfmeisterÆs
lounge music. The second mix is as it is billed. Pure
John Debo Ambient. It is lush and sensual.
One mix of ôIÆll Kill Youö starts the disc and the
other closes it. If you are not paying attention, and
leave the disk in your player on repeat, you would be
treated to a never ending journey. Truly a brilliant
thing for those lazy rainy days.
Another outstanding track is AstridÆs Downtempo of
Morgan Page & Gregory ShiffÆs ôAll I Know.ö This track
seeps of emotion and depth with Astrid Suryanto on
vocals and remix duty. The rhythm and beats feel
lounge inspired, the music hints at somber, and the
vocals are soulful.
Yunus Guvenen has donated two tracks to the Layered
Sounds 2 cause. His first contribution, ôOpen Armsö
sifts in at track 3. It is exactly 3 tracks later that
we hear ôIndigo,ö his second. It is my personal
favorite of the two and is composed of feather light
percussion, rolling waves of lazy synths and soothing
snippets of vocals.
Following Yunus is Voyager with ôDowntown Bubbleö
which is quite an exceptional track. This is the
second of VoyagerÆs two exclusive tracks. The deep
slow break beat the track is founded upon is smooth.
Towards the start of the track these crazy dark synths
cover the track in dark emotion and it turns my head
every time I hear it. ôDowntown Bubbleö does however
conclude on a brighter note.
The æDowny MixÆ of JivaÆs ôStrange Dimensionsö is
quite possibly the best track on the compilation.
Sultan & Digital Witchcraft give this Bedrock classic
the downtempo treatment infused with the best elements
from their solo recordings. Ambience is created from
SultanÆs trademark guitar sounds and blended together
with Digital WitchcraftÆs skills with melody, ôStrange
Dimensionsö sets new standards for chill. Keep a watch
on this duo as Soul Tan and Ned Shepard are set to
take on a new alias.
I hope more chill disks of this caliber continue to be
released.
Disk 2 of Layered Sounds 2 is absolutely pumping and
provides an outstanding counter balance to disk 1.
With artists including Max Graham, Pole Folder,
Grayarea and even Bedrock themselves, it really gets
across the diversity of the music Bedrock Records is
known for.
FretwellÆs remix of BedrockÆs ôForgeö starts off disk
two and gives a smooth transition from the calms of
disk one to the strong beats of the second. For the
first twenty minutes, this second disk rests on
progressive breaks.
Bedrock delivers twice in the break driven intro and
KVK once with ôReality Theory.ö Greyarea hammer home
ôEmeraldö with their Speakeasy mix. It is truly an
incredible remix of this already brilliant song.
Next up, Randall Jones drives a hard beat through
Astro & GlydeÆs ôAmiless Dame.ö DouskÆs counters and
relaxes the tempo quite a bit with ôPa Didaö. This
track brings back memories of the first disk, making
it the perfect addendum to the complete Layered Sounds
2.
Later, Derek Howell brings intensity to the mix with
ôHappy to be Sad.ö The track is blessed with high
spirit and emotion as is POP & TaylorÆs Northern
LightÆs mix of ôAura.ö The latter however has a much
harder hitting punch.
Breaks evolve back into the mix a few tracks later
with SteigerÆs Florida breaks infused mix of
ôPostcards from the Edge.ö Weird Continental Types
follow the breaks trend with ôPhat As.ö This track
absolutely destroys.
Refusing to wind down, Nick Muir amps up Pole FolderÆs
ôSalvation on Slaveryö for the second to last track.
This track is gritty, deep and hard. It makes a great
introduction for the climactic Guy Gerber vs. Max
Graham. Max Graham on remix duties takes Guy GerberÆs
ôStoppage Timeö to new highs to close out the Layered
Sounds 2 series.
BedrockÆs Layered Sounds 2 shows the true power a DJ
can wield with a crate full of Bedrock. This
compilation is highly recommended.