progression sessions 11 quasi

TITLE: LTJ Bukem in Session - Live at Exit
ARTIST: LTJ Bukem
LABEL: Goodlooking
RELEASE DATE: TBC
CAT NO: TBC

Just who is LTJ Bukem? Ground breaking DJ? Inspirational musician? Record label entrepreneur? Club visionary? What does the man behind the wire rimmed glasses write on his job description? The man who took the drum and bass concept from a small venue off London’s Charing Cross Road to the nation’s superclubs and then onto the international stage? The geezer whose records launched breakbeat into a brand new galaxy of sound?
In truth LTJ Bukem is all of the above. Although he wouldn’t like to admit it, LTJ Bukem is the living embodiment of the post-acid house entrepreneurial creative spirit. He is a mild mannered energy flash whose panoramic musical vision has found success in every area he has explored. From running sound systems to cutting up breaks at raves, from relocating the heart of breakbeat culture to redefining the spirit of drum and bass, the man known to his friends as Danny Williamson has sat at the forefront of breakbeat evolution, lighting the way with little more than a zest for life and a love of music.
In 1998, Goodlooking records released the first “Progression Sessions” mix CD, a legendary series that went on to span 10 editions - 2008 will see a brand new audio/visual concept from the legendary label that changed the face of drum and bass, with the “LTJ Bukem in Session” DVD series.
The first edition of this series sees LTJ Bukem and MC Conrad headlining the main stage of Eastern Europe’s biggest music festival, Exit festival in Serbia. This truly stunning feast of audio visual energy documents one of the most celebrated festivals to date. Voted “Festival of the Year 2007”, Exit festival takes place in Novi Sad, 80 kilometres North of Belgrade. Situated on the banks of the River Danube the festival is held within the walls of the 17th Century Petrovaradin fortress. For four days in July 40,000 Serbians welcome 10,000 foreigners from all over the planet for non-stop music.
Shot from many angles, this unique DVD demonstrates LTJ Bukem & MC Conrad’s unique stage presence, a landmark DJ set and masterful vocal performance. Exclusive footage captures the main stage in all its glory, showcasing the massive responsive lighting rig, visuals, and an awesome crowd providing a pulsating atmosphere.
“LTJ Bukem in Session – Live at Exit” illustrates the Goodlooking duo’s position as ever present torch-bearers for soulful sounds within drum & bass. Goodlooking are back on their mission, and 2008 will see many new projects and a few familiar concepts updated for this new era of audio / visual consumption.
In the meantime, enjoy the vibrant Serbian atmosphere on “LTJ Bukem in Session - Live at Exit”

Tracklisting:

1. Calibre – ‘Thoughtless’
Straight down to business with deep rolling beats. “In full Session, in full Swing”

2. Calibre – ‘Mindprint’
Classic warm Calibre: tight beats and a hypnotic B-line.

3. Funky Technicians – ‘Airtight (Furney Remix)’
As MC Conrad reminds those that know - and those that don’t - “Oldschool’s brand new”. Furney supplies a rework of this classic from ’96, by the Funky Technicians AKA Total Science, updated with a modern groove, while retaining the drifting strings and epic feel.

4. Redeyes – ‘Soul Brother’
21st Century Jazz, energetic musical D&B.

5. Brother – ‘Cold Aur’
Sonics cascade across crisp beats and a deep moving bass.

6. Utah Jazz – ‘Money’s One Thing’
A track flowing with feeling: Soaring vocal harmonies introduce delightful flute notes, and then colourful sax tones complete the picture. Conrad’s lyrics give this piece extra meaning.

7. Artificial Intelligence (AI) – ‘Desperado’
From underground basements to outdoor festivals this track has torn through every dance floor. A peak-time bomb-track!

8. A-Sides – ‘Dreamworld’
“Ultimate rough, ultimate smooth” A stone groove!

9. DJ Furney – ‘Pipes’
A track of two halves: Powerful keys and pan-pipes combine to breathe familiar dance floor melodies throughout. A euphoric twist makes this piece a future retro classic. “Original raver’s sound”.

10. Andy Skopes – ‘Yesterdaze (Bukem VIP Mix)’
Textured bass lines and carefully considered drum arrangements combine to create a heady refrain.

11. Drumsound & Bassline Smith – ‘Stay Loose (Tear Drop)’
Infectious groove! “Can’t Stop”

12. Human Factor – ‘Sunny Side’
This track has the swing that Bukem sets are built on: soulful sounds, subtle key changes and warm sub bass.

13. Icicle – ‘Reflections’
A steppers beat, pure energy! If ever a track left you wanting more…

The LTJ Bukem featuring MC Conrad, “Bukem In Session – Live at Exit” CD/DVD will appear as the newest release from the Good Looking label on the 28th of April 2008.