Phantasy is proud to announce the release of reworks volume 1, a comprehensive collection of remixes from prodigious dj and producer erol alkan, due for release on the 3rd november, 2017. Phantasy sound spent years building a name for itself within the dance community as a purveyor of ambition within their artistry. Erol alkan is a producer with a history of guaranteed dance floor sure shots and this one is no less killer. Spectrum by erol alkan free listening on soundcloud. So how does erol alkan sound when hes not remixing a buzz band or collaborating with boys noize. Much like his eclectic indieelectro mashup club night trash which hosted the likes of the yeah yeah yeahs and lcd soundsystem in the heart of soho from 1997 to 2007 erol alkan s label phantasy sound is the home to a unique blend of genres thats. Erol alkan spectrum silver echoes mano le tough and. Ph83 erol alkan returns to phantasy with spectrum and silver echoes, two pure dance floor cuts which perfectly embody alkan s charismatic, psychedelia tinged and singular approach to djing and production. Noted for his unique fusion of dance, punk, electronic, and industrial that proved irresistible to the many indie rock bands who clamored to have him remix their songs, erol alkan began his career as the lead promoter and main dj for the club night trash, based in london. For the cartoons produced by columbia pictures from 19391946, see phantasies phantasy is a british independent record label established in london, england, and founded in 2007 by the dj and producer, erol alkan. Founded in london in 2007, phantasy has steadily transformed into one of the uks most artistically ambitious labels. You can also use the same section to send us your demo, but please note we are inundated with links and not able to respond to all submissions. Discover whats missing in your discography and shop for phantasy sound releases.
Erol alkan s 2018 jam spectrum gets diced two ways by paul woolford. But until now, hes never stepped out with a solo release. Gonzales never stop erol alkan rework from phantasy. Spectrum silver echoes matrixxman and machine woman. Franz ferdinand do you want to erol alkan glam racket 12. Scissor sisters i dont feel like dancing metronomy the bay phantasy sound techno house 12 quick view play all. Review red axes sound test ep phantasy sound torture. In 2007 alkan founded his own label, named phantasy, which has released music from. Erol alkan born 30 may 1974 is an english dj and producer of turkish cypriot descent.
A torrent of bass laces the final track, kookoo papa, to welcome effect. Spectrum silver echoes matrixxman and machine woman remixes erol alkan, matrixxman, machine woman release date 20190308. Latest news, bio, music and next events of erol alkan. Erol alkanspectrum special request mixesphantasy sound londons leading vinyl records specialist based in soho, london w1.
Its all there in bang, which isnt as tightly focused. Reworks volume 1 pulls together 20 takes on classic tracks by a mix of dance, rock, pop and indie acts, including daft punk, new order, hot chip, scissor sisters, klaxons, franz ferdinand and death from above 1979. Weve just restocked the final handful of babe, terrors album ancient mocean. While this release finds woolford operating under his special request moniker, these remixes are not quite as highoctane as some of the other material he has made for the project. Review red axes sound test ep phantasy sound torture the. Cowboy rhythmbox return for a short, sweet and typically unusual transmission, as cult house journeyman, detroit producer and dj sharif laffrey provides one of the most memorable and original. M, connan mockasin, red axes, wilted woman, joshua james, future four, cowboy. Daft punk the brainwasher erol alkan horrohouse dub 15. Erol alkan is one of the best new djs to come out in the past few years. Phlp08x includes ten classic reworks remastered and spread across five pieces of vinyl. In 1995, he was a resident dj of club night going underground cofounded by glyn peppiatt and james dickie.
Erol alkans stream on soundcloud hear the worlds sounds. Its current roster includes connan mockasin, daniel avery, james welsh, ghost culture, babe, terror, u, future four, cowboy rhythmbox and alkan himself, while the label has. In 1993, erol alkan started djing in various indie nightclubs in london. Find out tour dates and buy tickets for erol alkan s upcoming gigs, concerts and live shows. A distinct curio in phantasy s back catalogue, the sixth album on the label comes packed inside a comic. Erol alkan invites two muchloved talents to work their own familiar magic on spectrum. Sipoor, on erol alkans label back in mid2018 a detonating triad of dancefloor bombs that. Erol alkan is a london based artist, producer, remixer, dj and creative director behind phantasy sound. Erol alkan returns to phantasy with spectrum and silver echoes, two pure dance floor cuts which perfectly embody alkan s charismatic, psychedelia tinged and singular approach to djing and.
Here alkan takes this summers finest piano driven slice of disco according to rough trade shops deep down into the heart of the club. Erol alkan s phantasy imprint is reissuing a wide range of his remixes, largely culled from the producers late2000s heyday, as a deluxe fivelp set. Erol alkans remixes and reedits collected on phantasy. Rhythmbox 6am cowboy cowboy rhythmbox deviation variation phantasy sound. Contacting phantasy if you have any questions relating our artists, music, clothing or licensing requests, then feel free to reach out to us by using the contact section of our website. A lush, stringladen hit from phantasy s very beginnings, fan deaths veronicas veil is a nugget of disco pleasure, remixed to perfection by our own erol alkan. Erol alkan will release a twodisc compilation of his most celebrated remixes and reedits via phantasy sound in november. Through his work as a producer, dj and founder of phantasy sound, his musical purview ranges from the weird and wonderful to the focussed and functional.
Erol alkan is still one of only a few names that command respect across the world. Founded in london in 2007, phantasy has steadily transformed into one of the uks most diverse and artistically ambitious small labels. Stream, download or buy the 12 vinyl with free download. A little moore conversation launches today, with erol alkan, cassy and pete tong also participating. Emerging on erol alkan s label phantasy sound, it would be hard to know what to expect from babe, terror, but enter into his longest release to date with an open mind and you shall be rewarded. Our roster includes erol alkan, daniel avery, btws, ghost culture, connan mockasin, james welsh aka kamera, cowboy. Not quite fitting in to the alternative and indie scene of the early 2000s, or as a club kid, he brought both into crash. The emperor machine rmi is all i want erol alkan extended rework 14. Erol alkanspectrum special request mixesphantasy sound.
Justice waters of nazareth tame impala why wont you make up your mind phantasy sound techno house 12 quick view play all 2 erol alkan reworks. While always defying definition, a contemporary psychedelic streak. Alkan s also an excellent dj, and in phantasy sound he runs a decent label. Neither rooted in electronic or alternative music, phantasy small but expanding stable of artists work closely with founder and creative director erol alkan, to achieve the best possible sound and vision for a diverse audience. Weve got 8 copies left on clear, splattered vinyl from deep in the vault. Weve stocked back up on the limited edition box set. Neither rooted in electronic or alternative music, phantasy s small but expanding stable of artists work closely with founder erol alkan, to achieve the best possible sound. You can also use the same section to send us your demo, but please note we are inundated with. Daniel avery quick eternity four tet remix 1 comments.
Well, kind of like his phantasy disciple daniel avery. Erol alkan has never played by dance musics rules, which might explain how hes lasted so long through changing trends and fickle tastes. Erol alkan printworks london 16112019 tracklist and playlist to find your favourite music from the best dj database. Erol alkan is truly one of the last iconoclasts in electronic music. Disc 1 ph61justice waters of nazareth erol alkan s durrr durrr durrrrr reedittame impala why. Bang recalls the style and power of one of erol s favourite djs ron hardy, a stripped out acid and drum machine workout coming to a sweaty basement rave near you. Erol alkan has made being a misfit his calling card. Londonbased dj and producer of turkish cypriot descent. His first ever public dj set was at the gass club in leicester square.
Nothing, franz ferdinands all my friends lcd soundsystem cover and producing. The sao paolo based producer finds a laconic slow house groove upon which to place his music, which takes the shape of a comforting fog scattered with samples, snippets of music, speech and. Even by the standards of the king of the indie dancefloor himself, erol alkan exceeded himself on his remix of justices waters of nazareth. Mano le tough takes the track on a blissful trip through deep space, finding wormholes of sonic pleasure aroun. Telaviv exports and protagonists of the scene dori sadovnik and niv arzi have returned to phantasy sound for a second time running following the thunderous success of their debut ep, sipoor, on erol alkan s label back in mid2018 a detonating triad of dancefloor bombs that shattered the club circuit with support from big name artists like call super and fort romeau and a generous. Beautifully textured outer skin with red foil detail, containing five pieces of vinyl equelling to 10 of erol s most celebrated remixes, an exclusive interview and download code to the full digital album containing a further 10 reworks. Since the halcyon days of trash, his decade long nightclub in london and later, as a resident at bugged out, alkan has long been blending orthodox dance music with unorthodox tastes. If that package proves too dear for you, then fear not the label are also pressing a series of single vinyl releases that each contain a couple of his choicest morsels.
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