First Listen: Mike Maurro remixes soul music classics in new collection

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    Due for a release 26th January 2015 on Harmless (a label synonymous with top quality material), the Peak Hour Remixes looks set to establish NY-based Mike Maurro among the names to be watching in the future. Just the way Tom Moulton thought when he took him under his guidance a couple of years ago! 

    It was always going to be simply a matter of time before Mike Maurro’s work would eventually become available. Who wouldn’t want these remixes? But easier said than done. It meant explaining to the repertoire owners that, yes, these remixes were from the original multi-tracks and, no, we don’t know where Mike got ‘em from. A delicate balancing act. In fact, the project has had multiple revisions and taken 2 years to clear.

    Due for a release 26th January 2015 on Harmless (a label synonymous with top quality material), the Peak Hour Remixes looks set to establish NY-based Mike Maurro among the names to be watching in the future. Just the way Tom Moulton thought when he took him under his guidance a couple of years ago! 

    It was always going to be simply a matter of time before Mike Maurro’s work would eventually become available. Who wouldn’t want these remixes? But easier said than done. It meant explaining to the repertoire owners that, yes, these remixes were from the original multi-tracks and, no, we don’t know where Mike got ‘em from. A delicate balancing act. In fact, the project has had multiple revisions and taken 2 years to clear.

    However, here are 21 state-of-the-art remixes of some of the greatest dance music classics of all-time, all from the original multi-track tapes by a guy who is just seeped in dance music culture and a fierce collector of multiple formats of the recordings. This collection puts Mike Maurro firmly in the tradition of the great East Coast remixers and introduces a fresh new sensibility to the art of the classic remix. Welcome to Mike Maurro’s Peak-Hour Remixes – a ‘must have’ package for all serious aficionados of remix culture - The CD Release will be as follows- 

     

    CD ONE:

    I'll Be Around - The Spinners Mike Maurro 10" Acetate Remix
    The Love I Lost - Harold Melvin & Blue Notes Mike Maurro Lost In Philly Remix
    Side Show - Blue Magic Mike Maurro Extended Magic Remix
    Bad Luck - Harold Melvin & Blue Notes Mike Maurro Tribute To Sigma Remix
    Los Conquistadores Chocolates - Johnny Hammond Mike Maurro Hot Chocolates Extended Remix
    Dreamin’ - Loleatta Holloway Mike Maurro Unreleased Test-Pressing 12" Remix
    Ten Percent - Double Exposure Mike Maurro Mixed With Love Remix

    QUICK LISTEN: Spinners - I'll Be Around > https://soundcloud.com/demonmusicgroup/the-spinners-ill-be-around

    CD TWO:

    Young Hearts Run Free - Candi Staton Mike Maurro 1976 12” Disco Remix
    Shame - Evelyn ‘Champagne’ King Mike Maurro Shameful Peak-Hour Extended Remix
    Deeper - New Birth Mike Maurro Deeper Down Extended Remix
    The Night The Lights Went Out - The Trammps Mike Maurro Summer Of 77 Remix
    Tried Tested & Found True - Ashford & Simpson Mike Maurro Tried & Tested Extended Remix
    Doctor Love - First Choice Mike Maurro Extended Love Remix
    Victim - Candi Staton Mike Maurro Victimized Extended Remix

    QUICK LISTEN: CANDI STATON - Young Hearts Run Free > https://soundcloud.com/demonmusicgroup/candi-staton-young-hearts-run

    CD THREE:

    Weekend – Phreek Mike Maurro Peak Hour Garage Remix
    Vertigo/Relight My Fire - Dan Hartman Mike Maurro Extended Fire Remix
    I Want You For Myself - George Duke Mike Maurro Selfish Extended Remix
    Stay Free - Ashford & Simpson Mike Maurro Tribute To Nick Ashford Groove Remix
    Searching – Change Mike Maurro White Label Extended Remix
    Watching You – Slave Mike Maurro Energy Flowin' Remix
    Burnin’ Up – Imagination Mike Maurro Burnin' Hot Reprise Remix

    QUICK LISTEN: Change/ Luther Vandross - Searching >  https://soundcloud.com/demonmusicgroup/change-searching-mike-maurro