Myles Bigelow feat. Aileen De La Cruz - Music Feels So Good (Deep Culture Music)

Vancouver-based percussionist and producer Myles Bigelow has teamed up with vocalist Aileen De La Cruz to create the timeless, soulful, rhythmic delight “Music Feels So Good” for Deep Culture Music. Not your usual house music track, Myles approximated the street rhythms of Cuba with a GuanGuanCo rhythm as a tribute to the time he spent in Cuba studying percussion. Aileen accompanies this with a beautiful vocal arrangement expressing the emotions and energy that she feels in quality soulful house music. Another highlight of the cut is an acoustic guitar riff laid down by flamenco guitarist Doug Towle, adding to its deep and exotic flavor. For the single’s quintet of top notch remixes Deep Culture Music strove to reach around the globe. Chilean born Luis Machuca, who worked with Julius Papp on the recent single “Believe,” lays out a melodic and dubby piece with a retro funk bass line, lush melodies, and atmospheric vocal riffs. The New York-based Christian Scott (Nervous, Soundmen On Wax) shares an east coast vibe and drives the groove with a superb mixture of tech-house, breakbeat, funk. South African producer Kadasma (Kadasma Records, Deeper Shades Recordings) throws down a thick deep house vibe in his version, complete with digital attitude made to light dance floors up. Also from South Africa is H Justini (Rythmic Music, Kadasma Records) who layers some cinematic elements on top of an infectious bouncy house beat. Finally, Myles Bigelow takes another stab at the track creating a fresh version that’s deep and moody. This is global fusion house music, direct to the dance floor from Deep Culture Music.

Graeme Park - “Lovely! I’m in.”
Abicah Soul - “Wonderful voice. The H Justini remix bangs!”
Marques Wyatt - “Dope.”
Robert Owens - “Great track and vocals.”
Hippie Torrales - “A very nice song. Good mixes by all. Aileen De La Cruz sounds great.”
Mousse T. - “Nice!”
Master Kev - “The Myles Bigelow remix is dope!”
Tyree Cooper - “Hot hot hot!”
Christos Kedras (Kapa Music) - “A very good package. The original stands out for me … loving the deep/soulful vibe and the percussion. In the bag!”
Sandro Bianchi (Ibiza Sonica) - “The Myles Bigelow and Kadasma mixes are sublime! Very classy.”
Michael Fossati (Spirit Of House) - “The gorgeous remix by H Justini is my favorite out of a very strong package.”
Eddy Spirit (Spirit Crew) - “Out of the splendid union between the voice of Aileen De La Cruz and the brilliant arrangement by Myles Bigelow was born this wonderful track. We are talking about a refined production but, at the same time, of great impact. Of the four tracks my favorite is the Myles Bigelow remix that is characterized by Latin influences with a great pull.”

Available now from Juno Download and Beatport.

Myles Bigelow - Abstract Forte EP (Deep Culture Music)

About Deep Culture Music and Myles Bigelow:
Vancouver’s Deep Culture Music is pleased to present the latest release from Myles Bigelow, the Abstract Forte EP. Myles has an extensive and dynamic musical background, and is not only a talented DJ and producer but also a vocalist and world-renowned percussionist. As a percussionist Myles toured the world with Latin Grammy winning artists Orlando “Maraca” Valle and the Alex Cuba Band, as well as sharing the stage with the likes of Wynton Marsalis, Earth Wind & Fire, and Heracio “El Negro” Hernandez. He formed Deep Culture Music with Luis Machuca to further his interest in rhythm, combining it with soulful New York and Chicago bred styles of house music. In addition, Myles has previously released tracks on Pure Funk, Future Elements, and NeoSoul, the latter being the home to “Believe,” his recent collaboration with Julius Papp and vocalist Deborah Bond.

About Myles Bigelow’s Abstract Forte EP:
Myles Bigelow’s latest EP, Abstract Forte, was influenced by his father who is an abstract artist, teaching Myles the concept of automatism, meaning detached awareness as if observing. This is an approach to image making practiced by the surrealists and adopted by the abstract expressionists as a mandate for unrestricted expression. Applied to music, it allows for the free association of sounds arranged in a coherent manner that reflects a deeper, more profound experience. On the Abstract Forte EP, Myles surrendered to the untapped potential of his sound gear restricted by nothing but the limits of his own creativity. Samples were approached as a palette of colours applied with no regard for the risk of mistakes. Abstractionism offers a way to break through the restraints of conventional thinking exposing a panorama of untapped possibilities. In this case the uncensored results sound like combinations of deep funky, moody, techy, spacey grooves. The feel is refreshingly an old school warehouse feel, harking back to when the music was new and there were less ‘rules’ in making house music. More importantly, these grooves were made to bang! “Expressionism,” “Primal Urge,” and “Do It For The Juice” … one can count on these tracks shaking up the dance floor with authority.

Doc Martin - “Deep left coast stuff, just the way we like it!”
Marques Wyatt - “Dope!”
Master Kev - “‘Expressionism’ is a tight track … will definitely support.”
Abicah Soul - “‘Do It For The Juice’ is the dope one for me.”
Robert Owens - “Great tracks.”
Ant Plate (Rhythm Plate / YSE) - “‘Expressionism’ is quirky in a good way, but ‘Do It For The Juice’ … baby!”
Hippie Torrales - “Nice grooves.”
Joey Silvero (Distant People) - “There’s a cool warehouse sound to ‘Primal Urge’ … the rumbling low end is really nice.”
DJ Nova (Rodon FM, Greece) - “This release is full of raw spirit and old school power. It is magic the way that Myles connects all these keys, elements, and vocal samples from the early days under the umbrella of today’s house experience.”
Bruce Tantum (Time Out NY) - “Loving this one … old-school vibes with a modern edge. Hot!”
Russell Deeks (This Is Why We Dance) - “Solid deeper house vibes.”
Michael Fossati (Spirit Of House) - “Fresh, inspiring use of samples makes ‘Primal Urge’ a wicked old school track not to be missed.”

Available now from Juno Download and Beatport.

Myles Bigelow - Flite Sessions EP (Deep Culture Music)

About Deep Culture Music and Myles Bigelow:
Vancouver’s Deep Culture Music is pleased to present the latest release from Myles Bigelow, the Flite Sessions EP. Myles has an extensive and dynamic musical background, and is not only a talented DJ and producer but also a vocalist and world-renowned percussionist. As a percussionist Myles toured the world with Latin Grammy winning artists Orlando “Maraca” Valle and the Alex Cuba Band, as well as sharing the stage with the likes of Wynton Marsalis, Earth Wind & Fire, and Heracio “El Negro” Hernandez. He formed Deep Culture Music with Luis Machuca to further his interest in rhythm, combining it with soulful New York and Chicago bred styles of house music. In addition, Myles has previously released tracks on Pure Funk, Future Elements, and NeoSoul, the latter being the home to “Believe,” his recent collaboration with Julius Papp and vocalist Deborah Bond.

About Myles Bigelow’s Flite Sessions EP:
Sometimes what reigns supreme to an artist is the ability to express himself without limitations and the need for approval. Flite Sessions is a project that was conceived to allow unfettered expression, and a release from the pressure of considering external influences. Myles is not comfortable being restricted to one genre because it sets limitations on his multi-dimensional personality forcing him to consider a moniker as a way of explaining what could be perceived as inconsistency. More than anything else, Myles dislikes being restricted to just one sound, and so this project was deliberately conceived as an open-ended opportunity to explore any and all avenues. Each song carries its own character and consistency and is undivided in its purpose and intent. The opening track, “Get Them Up,” is the first of many vocal releases that Myles intends to release on Deep Culture. The vibe is house-hop, Afro-percussive, soulful, and deep. Myles enjoys rapping as much as singing and this track is the ice breaker to demonstrate a bit of both. “The Narrator” is a thick track meant to move floors in the deepest way possible. It represents a grittier side to Myles that he feels is usually neglected due to social, cultural pressures. “Torus” is inspired with a deep techy feel and a dash of soul to lighten the dark intensity that it projects at moments. This non-stop driving beat is a story that builds, reaches a climax and then resolves. Last but not least is “Life’s Celebration,” a deep, punchy, global, Afro-beat track. This song provides an organic dance feel while keeping some house roots. Those who enjoy this project as much as Myles enjoyed creating it will for sure enjoy the journey that Flite Sessions has in store for the future.

Quentin Harris - “Some good tracks on this EP.”
Roy Davis Jr. - “‘Get Them Up’ works for me. A well-rounded EP.”
Master Kev - “Feeling the vibe!”
Marques Wyatt - “Digging this!”
Demarkus Lewis - “Nice heavy foot on the ‘Torus’ track. Will give it a spin.”
Diz (Vizual / Classic) - “‘Narrator’ is the ISH for me on this effort. Dreamy yet slamming!”
Graeme Park - “A percussive delight.”
Michael Fossati (Spirit Of House) - “The afro-tastic ‘Get Them Up’ is the one thanks to uplifting vocals, lush melodies and captivating rhythms.”
Joey Silvero (Distant People) - “Fantastic summer vibes here. I like the feel on this.”
Benji Candelario - “Good EP!”
Booker T. (Kings Of Soul) - “Nice deep vibes … support.”
Christos Kedras (Kapa Music) - “‘Get Them Up’ is my pick here. I’m loving the funky broken-beat action!”
Eddy Spirit (Janga Crew) - “‘The Narrator’ is the one for me. Enough percussion to make it work without hammering things too much and a mix of great quality sounds. A sure tool for the clubs.”
Swift (DJN Project) - “‘Get Them Up’ is dope!”
Cherokee (Cherry Global Radio Show) - “This EP is filled with talent! Great stuff. Will work out a few of these tracks for sure.”

Additional support from Gene Hunt, Abicah Soul, DJ EMan, DJ Pope, Craig Stewart, Spiritual Blessings, Christian Alvarez, and Bryan Jones.

Available from Juno Download and Beatport.