Jeffrey Tice - Flying High (Harmonious Discord Recordings)

The kinetic style of San Francisco’s Jeffrey Tice has been on display over the past six years on Harmonious Discord. Jeffrey first asked us “Where Do We Go?” and then showed us the light with “Aurora”. Jeffrey then opened up the spectrum with “Chromatic” and now the label is happy to announce Jeffrey is back with a stratospheric compliment called “Flying High”. Jeffrey provides the easily danceable original and dub mixes while Denied Music label boss Daniel Allen and 1981US break convention with two dynamic broken beat remixes. 1981US makes his debut on HD with his innovative blend of electronica and garage.

“Flying High” bounces with excitement. Commanding tom drums and fluid hi-hats combine to provide a Chicago-style house music bumper with jazz-laden intercepts and acid-inspired bass lines. Familiar vocal treatments and resonated leads create a danceable mayhem. The dub mix features much of the same traditional underground house flair with a stronger focus on the jazz elements and the introduction of funk-inspired bass guitar. Mellow pads and chord rises deliver a sublime reprieve. Daniel Allen returns to the label to give the original a strong breakbeat interpretation with dynamic percussion and shifting melodies. Daniel’s mix utilizes rotating pitch changes to deliver a blissful music experience, focusing on fluid broken beats and elevating melodic elements. 1981US ups the tempo with a garage-inspired re-imagining with nods to early rave culture construction. This remix invokes an inviting sentiment and stands strong in the club and inside the headphones. The outro of the 1981US remix showcases this producer’s deep understanding of sonic manipulation, a perfect finish to the project.

Nick Warren (Hope Recordings) – “Great remix from Daniel Allen.”
DJ Harri (Sub Club) – “I’m liking these. Will play and support.”
Jelo (Buegeyedrecords) – “The Original is super interesting, and a dope blend of vibes. Will play.”
Ivaylo (Bogota Records) – “The Daniel Allen remix is ace!”
Sean Johnston (Hardway Bros) – “the 1981US remix is a killer!”
Anthony Pappa (Bedrock) – “The Daniel Allen Remix is cool.”
Rob Zile (Brain Food / Kiss FM AU) – “Quality release. All versions are winners!”
Koma (Jacbri Radio Show) – “Cool remixes, and a really good original version.”
Simon Kirk (Proton Radio) – “The original mix is awesome. I will be playing this for quite some time.”
Jon Fugler (XLNT Radio Show) – “Strangely pleasing selection of mixes, the sub tom thing becomes increasingly hypnotic … lovely. The Main mix for me, with some added Halloween love for the 1981US mix.”

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Litex - Vessel (Harmonious Discord)

Litex, AKA Eric Reeves, is a staple in the seams of Harmonious Discord Recordings history. Alongside Pointbender, Eric was half of production duo Grey, releasing notable music in the early 2000s on the likes of Guidance Recordings, Fair Park, and Blunted Funk. Since the duo ceased efforts, Eric has crafted his unique sound with undertones of progressive rock, crystal clean production, and a knack for syncopated bass lines. Eric ended his hibernation last year, crafting a collection of original productions slated as an upcoming album. Also, he remixed Pablo del Monte for Harmonious Discord’s acclaimed 50th release.

One stand out production on the forthcoming album is “Vessel” – a warehouse-relevant, steamy techno machine. “Vessel” wraps together modern synth design, spacial placement, and percussive maturity. It’s a perfect taste of the onslaught of new Litex productions coming out in 2018.

On remix duties is New York resident and master of subtle brilliance Menahan Project. Dub-laden and packed with urban rumble this permutation offers a slow burn with character. Texas’s own Daniel Allen (Denied Music) returns to close the project with carefully crafted accents, rich synth sweeps, and ever more percussive layers. Daniel’s contribution helps build into any abstract territory the listener wishes to venture.

Nick Warren (The Soundgarden) – “The original mix is a bomb!”
Spettro (Get Physical Music) – “The Daniel Allen remix is excellent!”
Atish (Desert Hearts) – “I’m really enjoying the Menahan Dub.”
DJ Electric (Megapolis 89.5 FM) – “All of the versions are very good.”
Colin Dales (Abstrakt Dance Records) – “Cool project, I really like Daniel’s remix.”
Thelonious Funk (Thelonious Funk Sessions) – “All about the Menahan Project Dub.”
Zach Van Lue (91X) – “Love the subtle weaving of textures.”
Snooba (Radio Panik) – “Nice project, infectious remixes.”
André Bisseck (sHIFT Radio Show) – “Nice pads and bassline.”
Jon Fugler (XLNT radio show) – “Both the original and the Menahan Project Dub are sounding very strong.”

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Daniel Allen & Hector Moran - East Grand Blvd. (Viva Recordings)

Viva Recordings ventures to the southern state of Texas for a spicy outing on the two track “East Grand Blvd” by the duo consisting of Daniel Allen & Hector Moran. Daniel has been a staple in the Houston scene since around 1989, and has producing for close to 20 years now on some of the most recognizable labels in electronic music. Hector, who is originally from San Salvador, has deep roots in the South and Central America, and currently resides in Houston as well. Kicking thinks off on the A side, the chunky “East Grand Blvd." heats things up with acid house stylings that are sure heat up any dancefloor. On the flip side, "The Last Starfighter" delivers a rhythmic, driving tech house workout that is sure to launch dance floors out of the stratosphere.

KJ (Integrity Recordings) – “Nice Production. Tight!”
Magnus Asberg (On The House Records) – “Wow, this is cool. Both tracks are good and I’ll play them for sure.”
Kaiser Souzai (Ballroom Records) – “The Last Starfighter is cool!”
Lee Jones / Country Gents (Buslife) – “Good EP this one. Right up my street, I’ll definitely use both tracks.”
Neil Quigley (REfINE) – “Both are killer grooves.”
Blueshift (Nurvous Records) – “The Last Starfighter is great!”
DJ Tronic (Dancefloor Mayhem Blog) – “ACID! Love it. East Grand Blvd. is great. Solid EP.”
Zach Van Lue (91X) – “Grooving house with some tasty acid.”
Billy Butler (D3EP Radio Network) – “Really nice EP guys. East Grand Blvd. is my pick on this one.”
Dr. Motte (PRAXXIZ Records) – “Excellent Acid House release on Viva Recordings.”

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Jeffrey Tice - Aurora (Harmonious Discord)

San Francisco native Jeffrey Tice has a talent for seeing color in the blank spaces. Jeff’s roots are in early electronica but that doesn’t stop him from adopting the methods of the future. The Aurora EP is Jeff’s sophomore release on Harmonious Discord Recordings following the success of his first project, “Where Do You Go?”. Four outstanding original cuts – the title track, “What’s Going On?”, “Been Alone”, and “Cape Tape Leisure” – comprise this musically minded dance floor collection. Austin resident and Denied Music boss Daniel Allen provides us a blissful reprise, and longtime contributor of sonic oddities Plastic Pope returns to the label with a signature of strange.

“Aurora” provides a great balance between floaty ethereal accents and driving funk bass. A snappy rhythm section helps move the experience forward with jovial flare. “What’s Going On?” changes tone with a serious intro, built-in tension, and masterful dub design. Rich in texture and methodical in structure this tune is an essential dance floor tool. Daniel Allen returns to deliver an inspiring heater that elevates the mood to euphoric atmospheres with rich chord interplay and spacious arpeggiations. “Been Alone” delivers immediately on thick garage and deep house constructs, including a building analog bass pattern that begs for foot movement. HD’s mysterious but ever consistent provider of strangeness Plastic Pope makes a much anticipated return, offering a small slice of insanity with hints of breakbeat, jackin’ Chicago house, and quirk. Jeff ends the EP with a disco-inspired whale sonnet named “Table Cape Leisure”. Pressed with rim shots and summer fair this funk jam session can fit within the borders of a diverse set of music.

Tensnake (Defected / Permanent Vacation) – “Originals are nice.”
Eric Davenport (Guesthouse) – “Very advanced sounds, production and arrangements. Really pro job.”
Ken Liu (Headset Recordings) – “Cleverly produced pack of tunes. Table Cape Leisure is really special. Aurora is extra nice as well.”
DJ P-Rez (Not So Fast Records) – “Wow, this release is solid!! The originals and the remixes are dope. Some of these will definitely be in this weekend's sets!”
Edground (Grooveland Music) – “Very nice release.”
Dr. Best (Radio Z) – “Table Cape Leisure is my favorite here.”
Jon Manley (hOUSEwORX) – “Lovely EP from Jeffrey Tice, difficult to pick a favourite, a strong EP!”
Marcia Carr (Mi-Soul Radio) – “Nice assembly of grooves and varying tensions of house - workable for club floors!”
Deepshizzol (MyHouse YourHouse) – “Daniel Allen’s remix of “What’s Going On?” is top draw!”
DJ Nova (Rodon FM 95 / Nova Planet Radio Show) – "Rich package! Funky tracks full of lush pads, punchy basslines and catchy vocals which will move everyone.”

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