C Duncan – Nothing More
I like this epic airy voice and mood. Timeless arrangements, perfect ending – much more than nothing.
Yonderboi – Sinking Slowly
This is my favourite track from my Hungarian colleague, László Fogarasi Jr. aka Yonderboi. His debut album, Shallow and Profound was life changing for both of us. Really deep tune, check it out!
Michael Jackson – Ain’t No Sunshine
I always feel so moved and get goosebumps when I listen to this track. Michael was about 13 years old at this time, but he sings like a 50 years old soul singer with a whole lifetime’s experience. I think he was a real Jesus phenomenon of pop culture of the 21th century.
Kraftwerk – Roboter
I was about 12 when I first listened to Kraftwerk. I felt it was something totally different, I really loved their vocoder sounds, it was a real inspiration for me around that time. Their works are the strongest reflection of the technology related society.
Floating Points – Montparnasse
I feel so happy and feel free with a slightly smile on my face when I listen to this track. At the same time I’ve got really nice memories about this – driving with my friends in the sunrise after the hot summer parties.
Air – Le Voyage De Penelope
Moon Safari was one of the albums that I listened to repeatedly. It was a really huge influence on my work and my sound. I love that kind of distorted Rhodes sound and analogue synthesizer tunes.
Natureboy Flako – Gelis
This song belongs to a really sweet friend of mine and me. Let’s say this is our track. Anyway there is some ancient wisdom in this mesmerizing melody, love it!
Rhythm and Sound – King In My Empire
Dub is my ultimate favorite. I never get bored of it. I used to play this track many times as a lullaby song for my little daughter, it has worked all the time.
Weval – The Most
A really trippy track, I was on acid when I’ve listened to it first, it was a real great experience, I dig it!
Nthng – Remember us
Nothing is my recent favorite, I love this kind of synth pads and hypnotic mood. It reminds me a new years eve after party at one of my best friend’s flat – we were pretty stoned and just lying on the carpet listen to this.
ŽAGAR – Anniversary Remix Edition (Zagarmusic)
Zagarmusic mark the end of a chapter and real milestone in their history by asking a selection of key artists to remix tracks from their vital back catalogue. Terry Lee Brown Jr, Vakula, Clandestino and more all appear to make this an essential remix album.
Žagar is one of the most significant bands in Eastern Europe. Mixing up jazz, psychedelic rock and electronic music the group is famous for its improvisations and have received support from the likes of BBC6 Music’s Don Letts, won Best Local Act at the MTV European Music Awards amongst other things and have also warmed up for Depeche Mode. The Anniversary remix release comes ahead of a new album later this year which will show a different side to the band, one that is much more psychedelic and otherworldly.
First up to remix is Kellerkind, who has become an irreplaceable figure in the Swiss electronic music scene. Topping Beatport charts on labels like Stil vor Talent, he flips Žagar’s biggest hit ‘WingsofLove’intoapsyched-outandtwistedcutwithfrazzledsynthsthatgetyouonyour toes. Hive Audio’s Soame then goes for something more spaced out and dreamy on his brilliant remix of ‘Three Seasons Fall’ and esteemed German tech house titan Nico Pusch turns ‘Odd Moments of Eternity’ into a smooth and deep roller that gets your spine tingling.
Dan Caster has established himself over 15 years with key EPs on labels like Stil vor Talent and his version of ’Light Is Everything’ is a tender vocal delight with hypnotic and wavy drums and pensive chords. Next is an upcoming act Changing Grey aka Balázs Zságer (keyboardist-producer of Žagar) and András Genser from Add2Basket, and they rework ‘Parachute To Eternity’ into a dark cut with haunting bass ringing out into the night. The legendary and influential Plastic City house artist Terry Lee Brown JR then offers a change in pace with his slick tech remix of ‘Prophet is a Fool’ and Steve Mill sinks us into a fat dub house tune with heavy kicks and gorgeous muted organ stabs.
ŽAGAR – Anniversary Remix Edition Zagarmusic 27th April 2018 ZA009 2 x 12” / Digital
