The Far Out Monster Disco Orchestra

ReleaseProduct: Where Do We Go From Here? (Dego, Andrés & Ben Hauke Remixes)
Artist: The Far Out Monster Disco Orchestra
Label: Far Out Recordings
Catalogue Number: FOMDO012
Release Date: April 1, 2016

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A1 is Dego’s 2000 Black remix. The broken beat innovator streamlines his sometimes more rugged sound, with the funk as priority. It’s a sophisticated and irresistibly slick disco-house roller, reminiscent of his recent single for Neroli, ‘Don’t Stop (Let It Go)’: with the same cross-genre appeal, a deep and deeply inviting groove, with Dego’s signature swing.

A2 is a study in contrasts; Ben Hauke’s take looks inward to find its feet, an intriguing riposte to Dego’s open-arms welcome to the dancers. Organic rhythmic elements pile on top of each other, so loose and precariously balanced they seem to be perpetually on the verge of collapse. It’s to Ben’s credit that he pulls it off while showcasing a gifted ear for minor-key melody, with warm synths and piano notes taking his mix to another level. An essential slice of soulful, broken house, it effortlessly builds upon the tracks foundations, adding deeper, darker dimensions to the original’s classy disco sound.

B1 is Andres’ mix. It’s got the touch of smooth Detroit class that we have come from to expect from him. Woozily silken keyboard chords work their way around an insistent bassline, the jazzy interplay perfectly offsetting the locked groove. The latter is a head-nodding house beat with a touch of boom-bap that belies Andres years of experience in the hip-hop world, most notably as Slum Village’s resident DJ. Vibe-wise, it sits comfortably between Dego’s sophisticated uptempo soul and Ben Hauke’s downbeat late night groove. All three make for a stellar addition to The Far Out Monster Disco Orchestra remix roster, showcasing the many dimensions of their pioneering modern disco sound.