Dan Piu – Constant Light EP [SKKB018]

November 23, 2022November 22, 2022 hipodromeacid house, dan piu, deep house, sakskobingLeave a comment

The light is at the end of the tunnel. The light is shining bright because of love. The love is the answer to the darkness + the remedy for the experience which might bring unclearness and letting drown in the metaphorical swamp which every single human has felt during the journey they are on. The EP by the Switzerland based mastermind Dan Piu is dedicated to the love and to the love only. The tracks that were produced from the artist’s creative inflow are from the year 1995 to our present days and are telling the story of hope and compassion.

Dan Piu – Hypnophobia EP [TF009]

November 22, 2022November 21, 2022 hipodromedan piu, electro, house, terrestrial funkLeave a comment

Hypnophobia is the bleep fueled beginning to a six release series from Dan Piu on Terrestrial Funk. Recorded from 1993 to 2021, the 27 tracks pose a reflection on the relativity of time. Each release will be accompanied by a foldout poster featuring oil paintings of city skylines at different points in time, all painted by Dan Piu himself. It start in present day London.

Theory Of Movement – Parade Musicale [WTMC001]

November 5, 2022November 7, 2022 hipodromeanthony collins, dan piu, deep house, grant, parbleu, theory of movement, wtmc recordsLeave a comment

Theory of movement is back with new music, the collaboration project between Dan Piu & Grant released their last EP back in 2018 . With this EP they blend all shades of classic sounding atmospherique house with their special twist. B2 features a collaboration with Parbleu and create late night blissful cut. This EP inaugurates Grant’s new label, When The Morning Comes Records.

The Nightstalker – Genetic Constitution LP [CHILDSIXTEEN]

November 4, 2022March 1, 2023 hipodromealbum, childhood intelligence, dan piu, detroit techno, electro, gary rich, popshop, the nightstalkerLeave a comment

The return of The Nightstalker, a Childhood Intelligence endeavor written/produced by Dan Piu & Gary Rich (2022). The second album “Genetic Constitution” is the sequel of “The Tragedies Of A High-Tech World” (2020), in which The Nightstalker continues to manifest its mystic dystopian electronic prophecies. Full of haunted melodies, cinematic compositions and passages of hope and despair.

Dan Piu – Fantasy Juxtaposition [UNDF012]

February 21, 2022February 18, 2022 hipodromedan piu, deep house, house, roger versey, undefined musicLeave a comment

Undefined #12 comes from the hand of Dan Piu. Since 1992, Dan has been keeping it versatile by blending different styles of music throughout his career. His ‘Fantasy Juxtaposition’ EP resembles exactly what Undefined stands for; versatile and timeless.

Dan Piu – Mother’s Love EP [BKR016]

September 30, 2021September 29, 2021 hipodromeblack key records, dan piu, deep houseLeave a comment

DAN PIU - Mother's Love EP

Black Key recruit the consistently excellent Dan Piu for their nineteenth vinyl release, laying out three tracks of sophisticated deep house.

Dan Piu – Modern Utopia Thoughts [HST002]

September 30, 2021October 1, 2021 hipodromedan piu, house, human sense technology, technoLeave a comment

DAN PIU - Modern Utopia Thoughts

Human Sense Technology returns for their 2nd entry; this time from the man of many styles, Eastern Zurich’s very own Dan Piu, with Modern Utopia Thought EP. Dedicated to his youth and influenced by future visions of creation, the atmosphere and arrangement on this EP permeates into the imagination with colors of suspense, harmony, and spherical textures showcasing the finer lines of deep frequency. Courageous indeed as this EP embraces the mysterious in an eccentric bliss that charms the listening experience in a way that grooves the body as much as it moves the mind. Imaginative bleep infused mix of IDM, trance and braindance.

Dan Piu – Inside Universe LP [CCPONE]

March 19, 2021November 3, 2022 hipodromealbum, childhood intelligence, dan piu, deep house, houseLeave a comment

DAN PIU - Inside Universe

This album was compiled in 2020 during dark, dystopian times. As we searched for answers inside ourselves, Dan Piu’s artificial mind bubble manifested into a thick mass of confusion. Today in humanity’s journey, a science fiction foresight has become reality. The dawn of this new era has been essential for the frame of mind of this album: “Inside Universe”.

Dan Piu – Let’s Come Together [EPHCS002]

July 31, 2020July 29, 2020 hipodromechicago house, dan piu, deep house, euphoric state, opia recordsLeave a comment

DAN PIU - Let's Come Together

OPIA sublabel Euphoric State welcomes the warm and analogue sounds of evergreen producer, Dan Piu. The Swiss producer is known for propelling vital, and ahead of their time sounds since the early 90’s. The ‘Let’s Come Together’ EP makes no exception as Piu showcases some of his catalogue ranging from 1994 -2020. The aptly named ‘Bleepy at 5AM kicks off the EP, an early morning energiser with a spring in it’s step. Followed by and crafted in ‘94 is ‘El Viento De La Noche’, four and a half minutes of pure emotive bliss, a raw house vibe from the golden era. B1 ‘Angry Giant Machine’ glides you through its twists and turns, a glitchy and playful number ready to make you move. ‘Mimic Human Form’ is a cross between modern Italo and mysterious electro, a curious outing with its low swung bassline, and swirling synths. Out of ‘99, and still sounding fresh is ‘Q.H.’, a straight up hip-hop energy, with dusty broken drums and rap samples. A fitting ending to a spectrum of sounds.

The Nightstalker – Tragedies Of A High-Tech World LP [CHILDNINE]

January 22, 2020November 3, 2022 hipodromealbum, childhood intelligence, dan piu, detroit techno, electro, gary rich, popshop, the nightstalkerLeave a comment

Mysterious duo Nightstalker returns after an 18 year hiatus with ‘Tragedies Of A High Tech World’. Ten tracks spread out over 2 heavyweight vinyl slabs, containing dark hues of acid, dreamy atmospheres, and Drexciyan influenced chord progressions of the highest order. A musical journey awaits here, traveling from themes of social programming, and controlled society on Earth to mystical High Tech planets in deep outer space and back. An essential release for all admirers of pure analogue and imaginative Electro and Techno.

Grant – Fantasy Blues [LT064]

January 2, 2020December 31, 2020 hipodromealbum, anthony collins, dan piu, deep house, emil abramyan, grant, jenifa mayanja, lobster theremin, zarenzeitLeave a comment

US Born, Marseille based house producer and DJ, Grant returns to Lobster Theremin, with ‘Fantasy Blues’, a 9 track album brimming with warm, melodic, deep house cuts. Opener, Ephemeral Chase signals a cosmic journey, driven with four to the floor motive. Mind Space is spaced out, modern deep-house at it’s best. On the flip, Zarenzeit joins Grant on Amaranthine Profundity, while Finite Elements chugs into an ethereal, vocal cut. Blurred Harmony picks up the pace, note a welcome homage to London town. Previous collaborator, Dan Piu features on stripped-back roller, Boundless. Joining forces on Invisible Skills, Brooklyn based composer Emil Abramyan injects otherworldly influences to the album, followed by Melancholic wiggler, Lucent Eyes. The Road In Front Of Me rounds out the release on soulful, classic tip, with velvet vocals courtesy of Jenifa Mayanja.

VA – Childhood Presents: Space Samurai’z Vol.1 [CHILDEIGHT]

October 31, 2019November 3, 2022 hipodromebrad p, childhood intelligence, compilation, cygnus, dan piu, darren nye, deep house, dei sub, ewan jansen, freddy fresh, reedale riseLeave a comment

Childhood Intelligence new release coming in form of a 2×12 Various Artist vinyl. The 8th release representing some of Planet Earths finest electronic producers. Sounds with no boundaries that unite Old School & New School as the Space Samurai’z. Global connectivity on the next level, ready to take on some serious Galactic Space Adventures. Born in 2019, made for eternity.

Dan Piu – Alphaville EP [CMD006]

September 11, 2019September 9, 2019 hipodromecommon dreams, dan piu, deep house, eisentanz, grantLeave a comment

Dan Piu is the man behind the long running techno label ”Moto Music” and also the driving force behind ”deepArtSounds”. The Alphaville ep is nothing less than a showcase of his signature atmospheric, textured sound that defines his overall production style. Having releases as early as 1997, we’re sure you’ll enjoy the music from this seasoned veteran of electronic music.

Camarade – Orwellian EP [DD-004]

June 4, 2019June 3, 2019 hipodromeanthony collins, camarade, dan piu, duke's distribution, grant, houseLeave a comment

Camarade release there first full EP on Duke’s Distribution. Dan Piu & Grant come together once more, but this time showcasing a completely fresh sound under a new moniker inspired by early IDM all while maintaining a clear grip on the dancefloor with deep atmospheric ambience and rhythms.

20 Albums from 2018

December 28, 2018November 3, 2022 hipodromeaxis records, bordello a parigi, boysnoize records, childhood intelligence, curses, dan piu, dischi autunno, djedjotronic, e.r.p., eindkrak, șerb, fabrika records, forgotten future, four flies records, franz falckenhaus, fred ventura, gavin guthrie, giallo disco records, giuliano sorgini, heinrich dressel, heinrich mueller, hospital productions, jeff mills, kondi records, le syndicat electronique, lebanon hanover, mannequin records, medical records llc, mutant beat dance, night defined recordings, nu guinea, rush hour, sacred bones, silent servant, tresor records, unknown precept records, vive la void, weme records, xor gate2 Comments

With just a few days from the current year left, I’ve compiled a list of 20 albums from 2018 that I enjoyed this year. Among these I have to highlight the much anticipated Mutant Beat Dance debut album, the first ever album from Gerard Hanson under the E.R.P. project, a new Gerald Donald project and a compilation of unreleased Heinrich Mueller remixes, a Silent Servant follow-up on Hospital Productions, a very interesting Fred Ventura compilation of unreleased house tracks, a new Lebanon Hanover, the beautiful debut album of Curses, the impressive Eindkrak album and the debut album of the Romanian producer Șerb.
The list is compiled in chronological order.

Eindkrak – Brullend Staal [Unknown Precept]

EINDKRAK - Brullend Staal

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Dan Piu – Tru Time And Ages [CHILDFIVE]

November 20, 2018November 3, 2022 hipodromealbum, childhood intelligence, dan piu, deep house, houseLeave a comment

Dan Piu is releasing his first full album with unreleased tracks since 1999. A collection of beautiful Chicago & Detroit sounding pieces that he created throughout the last centuries.

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