For the first time on Gooseneck Records, producers Alistair Gillespie and Alex Deep come together for the introspective, deep track “Good Ol’ Days.” After their recent debut release as a production duo on Crossworld Records (and Alex’s own recordings on the likes of Pure Substance, Stab Recordings, and, of course, Gooseneck), this release maintains their personal take on deep and spacey indie-influenced house music sounds. The original “Good Ol’ Days” is a creeping mid-tempo four-on-the-floor weapon with persistent low end, a dreamy vocal hook, and a deliciously dubbed-out mid-section aiming to keep the dance-floor mesmerized. A simple yet effective combination of retro-style bass, percussion, and a hypnotically filtered sax line is sure to please all ears. There’s also a Sax Edit that brings the uplifting horn melody to the fore.
An expressive track like “Good Ol’ Days” certainly deserves varied remix treatments. After the recent success of his “In My Heart" single on Fresh Cream Records, Thomas De Lorenzo returns to Gooseneck with his own nu-disco-influenced take that shifts the emphasis to a powerful bass, the repeating vocal hook, and a rhythmic funk guitar. Los Angeles producer Ram Sampath next creates a bouncy mix with uplifting piano chords, chopped up sax, and tech-house inspired rhythms that build to a satisfying climax. The Cologne, Germany based Frank Sebastian takes things deeper with a chugging mix that is driven by warm pads, acoustic bass accents, and highlights the wistfulness of the vocal line. Chicago’s Rick Drako then gives a classic-sounding warehouse-style house treatment that does his city proud, and rising Chilean DJ/producer Marcelo Vak (WhoBear, Suma) provides a rousing, peak-time straight ahead house version to close out the single. “Good Ol’ Days” from Gooseneck Records is jam-packed and ready for nightclub action.
Giom (Lost My Dog) - “Liking the Thomas De Lorenzo mix for the club and the production on the Frank Sebastien version.”
Makossa & Megablast - “Solid stuff.”
Alexi Delano - “The Frank Sebastian remix is nice!”
Vincent Kwok - “Good funky remix from Thomas De Lorenzo!”
Murray Richardson - “Ram Sampath remix is the one for me.”
Nick Holder - “Feeling it! Frank Sebastian’s remix is dope.”
DJ Nutritious (Brooklyn Shakedown) - “Nice single. Invokes the spirit of unity and that’s always a plus. Really diggin’ a few of the mixes here and will certainly be playing a few of them out and about!”
Joey Silvero (Distant People) - “Very, very smooth sound. Thomas De Lorenzo takes this on a cool, laid back ride. Frank Sebastian also delivers the goods.”
Bobi (Global Movement Radio Show) - “Fantastic. Loving the saxophone. The Sax Edit and the Thomas De Lorenzo remix get the job done without a doubt. Tune!”
Steve Zelenka (Streetnoise! Radio Show) - ” Love the bass sound, fret squeaks and all!”
Al Bradley (3am Recordings) - “Some very cool grooves on this release. The original is very strong and the Marcelo Vak version also stands out. But the one for me is Frank Sebastian’s version … really wicked deep flowing house. Top stuff.”
Rick Preston - “The Marcelo Vak Remix is slammin’!”
Eddie Spettro - “Thomas De Lorenzo Remix FTW! Love it”
Available now from Beatport.
Thomas De Lorenzo - Remember My Name (Gooseneck Records) →
Gooseneck Records, a sub-label of Proton Radio that aims to bring hidden and undetected tracks to the surface, presents “Remember My Name" from Italian DJ/producer Thomas De Lorenzo. After a ten year career spinning records, Thomas had his smashing production debut with “Cadillac Car” on Purple Music, reaching the top ten on Traxsource and still a favorite in many DJ bags. With subsequent releases on Defected and Reelgroove and a management deal with Key Note Multimedia (alongside the likes of Tony Humphries, Kerri Chandler, and DJ Spen) Thomas’ career continues to rise. “Remember My Name” confirms this trajectory, treating dancefloors to a big tune paying homage to classic Chicago and Detroit house sounds while adding a modern twist. A nostalgic M1 organ bass, a big piano riff, and a soulful vocal sample help make this an undeniably club ready track. Tough rhythms and floor-filling builds and breakdowns seal the deal.
Two top notch remixes round out the single. The first re-work comes courtesy of Chilean DJ Marcelo Vak, perhaps best known as the host of the syndicated radio show Vak To The Beat and his single “Man On The Moon.” His remix of “Remember My Name” hypnotically loops the piano chords and select vocal hits over a skippy house rhythm and a Latin-tinged bass line. Prime stuff. Next up is Alex Deep, coming strong off his recent “Paradise” single for Gooseneck Records. Alex takes a deeper approach to the track, teasing with snippets of the vocal and a steady repetition of the M1 organ bass. At midpoint a long breakdown ensues, with the piano chords fading in for an explosive musical climax as the beats reemerge. A perfect track for special after-hours sets.
Abicah Soul - “Funky! This single is done correct.”
Dario D’Attis (Purple Music) - “An amazing release … Marcelo Vak Remix sounds great but all mixes are hot."
Al Bradley (3AM Recordings) - “The original here reminds me of tracks I used to hear at The Hacienda in Manchester in the early 90s and it’s very cool! Marcelo’s remix is great, nice steady deep tech for the floors, while Alex’s rework also is a treat - a top release all round.”
Abicah Soul - “Funky! This single is done correct.”
Michael Fossati (Spirit Of House webzine) - “The original is a peak time anthem guaranteed to jam-pack floors.”
Dino Michael (Good Hope FM) - “The Alex Deep Rework is rocking! Killer track .. gonna rip this one on my show and in the clubs.”
DJ Nelson (Power FM, Ireland) - “Fantastic! I like the old school sound in the original and the remixes are very strong. This is a solid release.”
DJ Peter K (24/7 Dance Radio) - “A toss up between the Marcelo Vak or Alex Deep remixes. Both have a great uplifting vibe.”
DJ Nutritious (Gratitude Radio Show) - “Love it. One of my favorite releases this year - really diggin’ the remix work, too.”
Also supported by Roger Sanchez, Gene Hunt, Jay West, Tommy Largo, Hippie Torrales, Will SumSuch, DJN Project, and Pete Moss.
Available now from Beatport