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Tempovision Remixes
(SLD044CD) Solid 2002
10 Tracks. 56mins45secs.
Without Etienne De Crecy, the French electronic scene would without any doubt be radically different. Although he only released his first solo album a couple of years ago, he has played a key role in the explosion of the Paris dance scene, as a producer for a range of artists including Air, for whom he produced and remixed their first single, and Alex Gopher. After releasing a handful of EPs and an album, Pansoul, as one half of Motorbass, De Crecy finally became widely recognised for leading the Super Discount project. Tempovision Remixes proves not only that he is one of the cleverest activists of La French Touch, but also that he knows how to put together a proper remix project like no one else.
Tempovision Remixes could almost pass for an alternative version of the original album, as it follows the exact same order of tracks. Keeping in line with his remixing activities, De Crecy offers two of his own reconstructions, on the opener, Relax, and as Mooloodjee for Am I Wrong. If Relax retains its laidback groove, only augmented of a more obvious beat in the second half, De Crecy gives a more upbeat turn to the funky Am I Wrong. Gopher offers once again his support with the Wuz remix of Noname, but this album also presents some of the most exiting young blood constituting the second wave of talents to come from France. First in line is young hip hop producer DJ Medhi, who is causing quite a bit of a stir on the other side of the Channel thanks to his recent album (The Story Of) Espion, on which he cleverly mixes electronic and hip hop, and his role behind the desk for the latest 113 album, one of the rising French rap posse. His version of Out Of Hand offers an oblique vision on the original rather than a radical transformation. Medhi injects some raw funk into De Crecy’s eclectic house. Next to come is young prodigy Demon with his perfect remix of the beautiful Scratched, undoubtedly the most exhilarating moment of this album. After a first well received album, Midnight Funk, Jeremie Mondon has just released the excellent Wuz with Alex Gopher. Here, he keeps all the elements that made the original such a classic, but applies a more deconstructed beat structure, expending De Crecy’s atmosphere through his own. Other brilliant moments include Sebastien Leger’s take on 3 Day Week-end and the beautifully reshaped Hold The Line by Jamie Lewis.
Most of the remixers have chosen not to radically restructure De Crecy’s already excellent compositions, but to present variations instead. This doesn’t the least diminish the work of any of them here and demonstrates their ability to balance the need to bring their own touch and the respect for Etienne De Crecy’s near perfect work. This album is an exiting companion to Tempovision.
TRACK LISTING
01 Relax
Tempovision Tour Mix		 06 Tempovision
Radio Edit
02 Out Of My Hands
DJ Medhi Remix		 07 Scratched
Demon Remix
03 Am I Wrong
Mooloodjee Remix		 08 3 Day Weekend
Sebastien Leger "Last Resort" Mix
04 Noname
Alex Gopher "Wuz" Remix		 09 Rhythm & Beat
Les Diamantaires & Kool G Remix
05 When Jack Met Jill
Play Paul "Bangin' Da Head" Mix		 10 Hold The Line
Jamie Lewis "Universal Funk" Mix
 
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Tempovision
(XLCD141) Disques Solid/XL Recordings 2000
11 Tracks. 59mins55secs.
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Etienne De Crecy, of Super Discount fame, is better known as being one of the pillars of the “French touch”. Released over two years ago, the compilation of which he was the initiator has brought to our attention, not only he, but also Air, Alex Gopher and many others. They all went on to be very successful in their native France, as well as in the UK and in the rest of the world with their respective albums. It is now his turn to release his first solo effort.
Tempovision is, in many aspects, very different from the Super Discount project. Of course, the disco genius of Prix Choc or Le Patron Est Devenu Fou is still at work, on Am I Wrong, 3 Day Weekend or Hold The Line, but De Crecy slows the tempo slightly down on Out Of My Hands or the magnificent Scratched, a song that digs deep into jazz and soul, and even more on Relax, Tempovision or the ultra chilled Rhythm & Beat. The man gets his inspiration as much in the 70’s disco as in mid twentieth century jazz. His extensive sampling of Millie Jackson is not without reminding the use of Billie Holiday’s God Bless The Child by label mate Alex Gopher. However, brilliant vocalists Belita Woods and Clip Payne also accompany De Crecy on this venture, giving the album a singular soulful touch. The man excels in building songs that have enough charisma to feature on an album while still being good floor fillers.
Tempovision is a record with temperament, the music is captivating, imaginative and consistent, the production faultless. De Crecy has waited for the hype to come down slightly on French dance music, only to revive it, yet again, and this time in his favour.
TRACK LISTING
01 Interconection 07 Tempovision
02 Relax 08 Scratched
03 Out Of My Hands 09 3 Day Weekend
04 Am I Wrong 10 Rhythm & Beat
05 Noname 11 Hold The Line
06 When Jack Met Jill
 
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MOTORBASS
PANSOUL
Different 1996		 Fabulous
Ezio
Flying Fingers
Les Ondes
Neptune
Wan Dence
Genius
Pariscyde
Bad Vibes
D. Mix
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 Minos Pour Main Basse (Sur La Ville) Le Patron Est Devenu Fou !
Etienne De Crecy Prix Choc
Alex Gopher Super Disco
Air Soldissimo
EDC Remix
La Chatte Rouge Affaires A Faire
Minos Pour Mains Basse (Sur La Ville) Tout Doit Disparaître
DJ Tall Tout A 10 Balles
Etienne De Crecy Liquidation Totale
Mooloodjee Les 10 Jours Fous
Alex Gopher Destockage Massif
Mr Learn Fermeture Definitive
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