VA-Cielo Playtime Mixed By Nicolas Matar & Willie Graf
RLS DATE.......: 2009/08/13
GENRE..........: House
LABEL..........: Tommy Boy
CATNUM.........: TB1736-2
URL............: www.cieloclub.com
SiZE...........: 198,8 MB
TYPE...........: Sampler
QUALiTY........: avg.kbps, 44,1kHz, Joint, LAME
SOURCE.........: CDDA
TRACKS.........: 02
TOTAL LENGHT...: 143:22 min
TRACKLIST & NOTES
Cielo: Playtime is a double album mixed by Cielo
resident DJs; Nicolas Matar and Willie Graff.
The Cielo compilation series has amassed a
worldwide audience of seasoned dance music fans.
Its ongoing success is a testament to the overall
programming and underlying vibe at Cieloùa
distinguished nightclub in New York that celebrates
quality dance music above all else. Both CDs are
mixed and compiled by the DJs to incorporate each
of their musical bearings and keen sense of musical
style.
Since it's opening in 2004, Cielo has become an
international club brand that specializes in
world-class music, Funktion One sound, elite
service and all-inclusive atmosphere. With
Playtime, Cielo continues to uphold its status as a
premiere club brand for both house music and
electronic music in general.
Disc one is entitled 'Classic' and from the second
you press play, you'll understand why. The Terra
Deva intro to Want Me Like Water tears through the
speakers and we're off. Charles Webster's updated
remix to his classic that was originally produced
in 2001 under his Furry Phreaks moniker proceeds to
set the tone for the disc: big diva vocals, rolling
bass lines, infectious grooving hooks and
unadulterated soul.
The Classic tracks have been thoughtfully selected,
and masterfully programmed. Divas on the disc
include greats like Kerri Chandler, Lisa Fischer,
Cindy Mizelle and the one-and-only Babara Tucker.
Add a sprinkling of AtJazz, Kings of Tomorrow,
Roberto Rodriguez, James Priestly, Dan Berkson and
as already mentioned Charles Webster, and you're
left with a magnificent 70 minutes of classic New
York sounds delivered in a fresh and up-to-date
package.
Calling the second disc 'Nu-Classic' is a bold
statement and it has a lot to live up to after disc
one, but only time will tell whether it holds true.
There's certainly something memorable about the
disc, with the recognizable Lonely One by Motor
City Drum Ensemble taking second position in a
12-track line-up. The writing's on the wall for
some of the tracks to become classics with
producers such as Kenny Larkin, Jimpster, Manuel
Tur and DPlay, Henrik Schwarz and Sebo K all
present and correct.
Unfortunately having a selection of great tracks
doesn't necessarily mean that the impact of them
mixed together will be greater than that of them
individually. However, the second disc is
programmed and mixed well. The first transition is
a little more obvious than the others as the
trippy, loopy sounds of Cirque De Soul by Kenny
Larkin holds your attention and makes it an
ambitious first track. As Lonely One is introduced
a nice groove gets going. The rest of the disc
delivers enough to keep you enjoying it but nothing
really stood out and got my attention like the
first disc. I've listened to disc two a couple of
times preparing for the review and to be honest
it's not a touch on the first disc - but it works
well in the supporting roll.
Either way if you're looking for a trusty
summertime compilation to get you though those
long, hot evenings this might just be it.
ENJOY THiS RELEASE AND TURN UP YOUR STEREO!
cielo playtime-classic
01 Furry Phreaks-Want Me Like Water (2008 Remix)
02 Lovebirds-Tuesday (Dub Mix)
03 Amana Melome-Caterpillar (Atjazz Remix)
04 Rocco-Someday (NJ Mix)
05 Risksoundsystem-The Sound Is Yours (Kerri Chandler
06 Elements Of Life Feat Lisa Fisher & Cindy Mizelle-
07 Azuni-Remember That Girl
08 Roberto Rodriguez-Besomebody
09 DJ Fudge-Wally
10 Kings Of Tomorrow Feat Rae-Cant't Stop (Wahoo Remi
11 Barbara Tucker & Tuccillo-One Desire (Barbara's De
12 Robert Owens-Happy (James Proestley & Dan Berkson
cielo playtime-nu classic
01 Kenny Larkin-Cirque De Soul
02 Motor City Drum Ensemble-Lonely One
03 Dflex-Waltz (Kawabata Remix)
04 Herb LF-Down To The Sound
05 The Lost Men-Brothers & Sisters
06 Phonique & Kiloo-The Passion (Manuel Tur & Dplay R
07 Version-The Brighter Side (Jimpster Dub)
08 Class 71-Alba Adriatica (Move D The Smoke In Your
09 Ane Brun-Headphone Silence (Henrik Schwarz Remix)
10 Kiko Navarro & DJ Fudge-Maximal
11 Sebo K-Diva
12 Chic Miniature-Escandalo
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TOTAL PLAYTiME: 143:22
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