Odyssey - Lonely Star

My contribution to the Odyssey remix project takes it's influences from early house music and in particular a track called The Morning After by Fallout (Tommy Musto & Frankie Bones). I always loved the way that track mixed organic sounds with  electronic timbres to devastating effect and it seemed to perfect approach for Lonely Star (with it's lush string arrangements). It mightn't be for the disco traditionalists but for those who like some disco elements mixed into their deep house it'll be forthcoming as both a single and on the 'Return Flight' remix album (the launch party for which happens at the Queen of Hoxton in London on September 3rd).

I'll be playing at the launch party alongside the likes of Ashley Beedle, Ray Mang, Yam Who! & PBR Streetgang (all of whom have contributed to the remix project) - http://tinyurl.com/3gglypj - so looking like a damn fine evening.

Quick thanks out to those that came to Vintage Festival on Friday, what an epic day/night - and boy did that disco terrace rock! If you're around this weekend I'm playing at The Big Chill (in an authentic Juke Joint!) on Saturday with Ashley Beedle (the same venue features sets from Steve Kotey & Toby Tobias on the Friday and the Unabombers & The Cosmic Truth on the Sunday!).


Odyssey - Lonely Star (Leftside Wobble Mix) by Leftside Wobble

SOS Orchestra - Faded Lady

This Friday I'm playing a set in sync with the setting sun at Vintage festival on the 5th floor of the Southbank Centre. The space includes a balcony overlooking the Thames so I thought it would be apt edit a couple of sweet soul gems for the event.

I first became aware of Faded Lady through the Dusty Fingers series of albums (collections of original breaks and such like) but then last year BBE put it out on a 7" to help promote the  Strange Games 5 album. Such a sweet track but it's over before it's begun so a little extension seemed in order.

I can't enable downloads directly on this one seeing as it was a recent release but for those who really want a copy leave a request in the comments.

Enjoy, and hopefully I'll see a few of you at Vintage on Friday.

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SSO Orchestra - Faded Lady (Leftside Wobble Edit) by Leftside Wobble

In Todd We Trust

This friday see's Todd Terje playing in London at the Cosmic Boogie/Big In Japan promoted event at the Queen Of Hoxton - http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=208917385817362 - Really wish I was in town for this but alas my travels take me elsewhere. So in support I thought I'd have a dig through my collection of various Terje edits, remixes & productions to present a retrospective of some of my favourite Todd moments.

Definitely going to be playing one or two of these at next weeks Vintage festival - http://tinyurl.com/3fwqoab - where I'm playing alongside Greg Wilson, Disco Bloodbath & Disco Deviance (Pete Herbert & Dicky Trisco).

Also thought I'd get a quick plug in for my Cosmic Boogie 12" which has spent most of the month riding high in the vinyl charts at Juno (thank you so much!) - http://www.juno.co.uk/ppps/products/430458-01.htm

As ever hope you enjoy the mix. x

Playlist:

Willow Band - Willowman (Todd Terje Edit)
Claudja Barry - I Wanna Dance (TangoTerge Edit)
Michael Jackson - Can't Help It (TangoTerje Edit)
Paul Simon - Diamonds (Todd Terje Dub)
Crusaders - My Lady (TangoTerje Edit)
Kaoru Inoue - The Secret Field (Todd Terje Remix)
Dolle Jolle - Balearic Incarnation (Todd Terje Remix)
Chaz Jankel - Glad To Know You (Todd Terje Edit)
Chic - I Want Your Love (Todd Terje Edit)
America - Horse With Know Name (Todd Terje Edit)

In Todd We Trust by Leftside Wobble

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Acid Soul 6

This is probably my favourite of the Acid Soul series so far. Featuring a selection of deep, dirty groovers from recent months, with a smattering of classics for good measure too. Thanks must go out to the fine folks of the DJ History forum for prompting me to dig out Maurice Fulton's mix of Alice Smith - forgot just how good that record is.

A couple of DJ bits for this weekend. This Friday I'm back at Big In Japan at The Book Club in Shoreditch - http://tinyurl.com/68q9mqx - (I'll be there every month from this point forward as I love it so much I've decided to make Big In Japan my East London residency). On Saturday I'm playing at an invite only number in West London - always a killer party that goes right through the night so if you're going to be in the area on Saturday mail me at leftside.jm@gmail.com for details and I'll add you to the guest list.

Also Paper Recordings have asked me to mention that the latest Proviant Audio single (includes the LW remix as well as mixes from Ralph Myers & Flash Atkins) has just hit Juno Download - http://tinyurl.com/6b8byo4

Tracklisting:

Transatlantic Disco Alliance - Happiness On A Leash
Mountaineer -  Always Coming Home (Tuff Kids Remix)
Semtek - West Acyd Shelter
Art Department - We Call Love
Josh T - Whatever
Rudy's Midnight Machine - East Side Good Living
The Rhythm Odyssey - Right On Up (Version Basement)
Telonius - Last Night
Henrik Schwarz & Amampondo - I Exist Because of You
Ame & Amampondo - Ku Kanjani
Murphy Jax - It's The Music
Maceo Plex - Vibe Your Love
Alice Smith - Love Endeavour (Maurice Fulton Mix)
B-Jam - Love It
Free School - Ranting & Raving (Time & Space Machine Mix)

Leftside Wobble - Acid Soul 6 by Leftside Wobble

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Stand On The Word

I put this together for this Friday's set at Stretch Disco in Manchester - http://tinyurl.com/63wu6na - mainly because over the years this has become a rather special record on the Manchester club scene. I realise that I'm stepping down a well trodden path with this but I've never had a problem with re-editing classics as long as I feel I'm bringing something new to the party.

In recent years most people have become familiar with either the classic Larry Levan mix, the wonky dubbed out Hot Coins (Red Rack'em) version, or the stompy remake by Luke Unabomber. This edit is based on the original mix (which is still my favourite version of the track) and features some of the best piano/hammond interaction I've heard on a club record. It still brings a smile to my face that a gospel record has become such a big track amongst the 'chemically influenced', but it's the raw spirituality of it's groove that makes it so uplifting.

Incidentally the management of Band On The Wall have kindly given me an unlimited £5 concession list for Stretch Disco this friday. If your thinking of coming on Friday drop a mail with the names you need to stretchdisco@hotmail.co.uk - the advanced tickets have been selling well so make sure to get your list in ASAP.

Hope you like the edit and hopefully see some of you this Friday in Manchester

Stand On The Word (Leftside Wobble Edit) by Leftside Wobble

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