Fred P – Instinctive Rhythms [SECRET022]

It would be fair to say that Black Jazz Consortium man Fred P is a reliable source of atmospheric, immaculately produced deep house and techno. We can’t think of a duff release to date. Certainly, this first 12″ for Secretsundaze is full of playable treats. Opener “6AM” uses tribal-influenced drum rhythms, mutilated vocal samples and moody electronics to create a dark and hypnotic early morning mood, while “Herb” is a perfect fusion of trippy broken house rhythms, hazy minor key refrains and weighty dub bass. Arguably best of all, though, is “Mile High”, a superbly emotional deep house epic full of crystalline chord progressions, sweeping synth-strings and immaculately programmed percussion. Killer deep techno tracks by the never disappointing Fred P.

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Fred P – Instinctive Rhythms [SECRET022]

Secretsundaze @ Off-Sonar 2012, La Terrazza (Barcelona) 17.06.2012

Courtyard by Day

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Club by Night

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Secretsundaze @ Off-Sonar 2012, La Terrazza (Barcelona) 17.06.2012

James Priestley & Marco Antonio – Baia 2012 [SECRET004]

PRIESTLEY, James/MARCO ANTONIO - Baia 2012

This release marks the beginning of a fruitful and exciting new partnership between secretsundaze’s James Priestley & Marco Spaventi. Secretsundaze fuses 128 BPM house and techno with elements of UK bass, while taking cues from Cajmere and Chicago. ‘Baia 2012’ refers to the late 70s Cosmic scene in and around Rimini, particularly Baia Degli Angeli where Daniele Baldelli was resident. At the time, a patchwork of styles was being presented in a wild but coherent way. This unusual and organic sounding offering is backed by a Fela Kuti percussion loop, a massive bassline from a Prophet 5 synthesizer, original drum machine work, vintage synths and varied jazz riff samples. An unexpected Larry Heard inspired breakdown and searing sax line steps it up a notch and takes the track to a whole new level. If the Baia scene were still in full swing, this production would be the perfect audio representation of its evolution.

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James Priestley & Marco Antonio – Baia 2012 [SECRET004]

OFF-Sonar 2012

We are heading to Barcelona for the Off-Sonar Week 13-18 June.

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OFF-Sonar 2012

Stop Making Sense Day 3

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On the closing day of the festival, we check the action at the main stage, with the Secret Sundaze crew, Wbeeza and the master of all festival closings, Carl Craig.

Main Stage:
Giles Smith 19-20
Carl Craig 20-22
Wbeeza 22-23
James Priestley 23-01

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Wbeeza live @ Tape Club Berlin, Nov 2009

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Stop Making Sense Day 3

Stop Making Sense Festival @ The Garden, Petrčane, Croatia 3-5 September 2010

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Stop Making Sense Festival @ The Garden, Petrčane, Croatia 3-5 September 2010