Decription:
John Digweed's relationship with Renaissance has been one of the longest and most distinguished in dance music. He collaborated with Sasha on the legendary Mix Collection, widely regarded as the best compilation of all time. Digweed has long been amongst the world's elite DJs, having been voted number one in DJ Mag's 2001 Top 100 DJs poll and has been a fixture in the top 10 ever since. As half of Bedrock John is also a force in the studio with countless releases including two tracks that entered the UK Top 40.. Now, following the 10th anniversary re-release of the Mix Collection, John returns with Transitions, his first original compilation with Renaissance in ten years. With the title taken from his globally syndicated radio show, the single disc project will be released as two volumes each year, a showcase of John's inimitable sound and flawless mixing which has established him as one of the world's most innovative DJs, firmly lodged amongst the upper echelons of the A-list.
Amazon Description:
John Digweed has kept busy in recent years, with everything from remix records (like last year's Fabric 20 release) and Podcasts to collaborative projects with his Bedrock partner Nick Muir. Transitions is taken from his globally syndicated radio show of the same name, and is just the first in a promised series of discs. Digger's expansive approach to dance music has led him down both light (the Northern Exposure collaborations with Sasha) and dark (Global Underground: Los Angeles) paths, and while Transitions can be sparse, it’s mostly an up trip. The beats are exceedingly solid when they kick in, scattered with the DJ’s usual patience and dance floor sense. A welcome melodicism floats in and out of the mix, as Popnonname's "On The Run" winds around a kind hook while Rocco’s "Roots 4 Acid" goes for theatrics. There’s an airy feel to the record, mostly in the texture and tinges of electro on tracks like On Spec's "Knights of Columbus" with its wiry little bassline grabber. It could use a bit more variation; the thing ends just when the vibe really starts to settle in. A 2-cd set may have worked better, but that's more quibble than criticism. Enjoy. – Matthew Cooke
Other Description:
John Digweed, along with DJ partner Sasha, made dance music history with the 1995 release of Mix Collection on the Renaissance label. This album is widely considered to be the first DJ mix album ever commercially released, and it set the standard for every DJ mix album that was to follow. 10 years later, John Digweed now returns to Renaissance with the release of Transitions. With the title taken from his globally syndicated radio show, the single disc project will be released as two volumes each year, a showcase of John’s inimitable sound and flawless mixing which has established him as one of the world’s most innovative DJs, firmly lodged amongst the upper echelons of the A-list. The album features the exclusive new Digweed track "Warung Beach."
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