Moonboots has been a fixture of the Manchester scene since the Acid house and Balearic boom in the late 80s. As Christmas edges closer he takes a break from his brilliant Aficionado Recordings to bring us ‘Moments In Time’ on the Music For Dreams new ‘Special Collectors’ series. DMCWORLD dives in for another world exclusive…
Words by Dan Prince
A huge welcome back to DMC sir, where on the planet are you at the moment?
Levenshulme, Manchester.
The best new record you have heard this week?
It’s ‘new old’ but also a belter. Dr Mary Sullivan Bain – “do you know black history”…
Exciting times abound for you right now thanks to your ‘Moments In Time’ album, your compilation in the Special Collector’s Series on Music For Dreams. Please give us a sentence on these musical gems you have brought back to life…
1. Rishi ‘Simple Trust’
New age piano builder big with the Music for Ironing crew
2. David Darling ‘Cello Blue’
Bubble bath balearic
3. July Skies ‘The Softest Kisses (7” Version)
The loveliest guitar track
4. Begin ‘Names In The Sand’
Manchester’s most talented producer can do no wrong
5. Farbror Resande Mac ‘Janne’
Stockholm’s most talented producer can do no wrong
6. Blank & Jones ‘My Island’
Like sand between your toes
7. Ben Morris ‘Gissningsleken’
Those Swede’s don’t half make some lovely music
8. Gryningen ‘Fran Andra Hand Till Stranderna I Nice’ (Salta Edit)
For my dearly missed friend Siba. Love always x
9. Colorama ‘Anytime’
In a perfect world, this would be a number one record
10. Natureboy ‘Love Song‘
Languid cover of one of my favourite tunes.
11. Bombay Hotel ‘Between Leaves’
Sitars, tablas and a sunset
12. Paul Hardcastle ‘Moments In Time’
Smooth jazz in the afternoon…
13. Matt Deighton ‘Tannis Root’
The finest bit of jazz folk since Bryter Layter
14. The Swan And The Lake ‘Waiting For Spring’ (Remix Feat. Jonas Krag)
Like the KLF meets Badlands
Mini mix sampler :
What is coming out next from your beloved Aficionado Recordings…‘
Few good things. Nice Tommy Awards EP plus a new Max Essa release amongst others
You were one of the crew behind the counter at Eastern Bloc for years. However you freely admit “it also made me hate music for a while.” What/who drew you back in?
I think working in a record shop is an amazing experience. You can only do it for so long though before it drives you crackers. Listening to music non-stop kills all the love you build for music. The best thing I ever did though was to leave Eastern Bloc. Took me quite a while to find the vibe again but also the love of a good woman. My missus Sarah definitely is my musical muse. I owe a lot to her
Debenham’s in Wigan. A real source of cool vinyl back in the day it seems for yourself. What were some of the early albums you were buying from that high street emporium?
Big Country – The Crossing & Echo and the Bunnymen – Ocean Rain are two of the ‘gems’ I distinctly remember buying at ‘Debs’.
You are known as the keeper of the Manchester Balearic flame. Are there any young whippersnappers floating about worthy of taking your mantle in the future?
There’s a young chap from Stoke called James Carr who I love as a DJ. He’s not one just to play the same tunes as everyone else. Defo has his own vibe. Needs to stop wearing his denim jacket when DJIng though
Ah the Balearics. Where do you stand on the island of Ibiza. A love affair or a relationship turned sour?
Never been to Ibiza. I like Mallorca though. Beautiful place
“Sometimes re-listening to your own collection can be super rewarding.” When was the last time you found a real gem?
Last week. Found a number of gems I’d completely forgotten I owned. Possible new compilation tracks!!
What was the last great…
Film you saw
Loved both Bladerunner 2049 and A Ghost Story equally this year.
Book you read
I re-read Tim Krabbé’s this summer during the Tour de France. It’s a masterpiece
DJ you danced to
Phil Mison
Album you enjoyed
Latest Penguin Cafe LP
A stand out gig from 2017…
Brilliant Corners back in Feb for my birthday was mega
A big New Years Eve is on the cards I hear? Where can we catch you?
Possibly at One Tree Island @ The Carlton Club in Mcr. Still got a couple of things to iron out first
A Producer that has impressed you this year…
No one really.
What are some of the plans for 2018…
It’s Aficionado’s 20th birthday so we’ve quite a few little things planned. Hopefully some good stuff in Denmark, Croatia plus local Manc bits
Hero and Villain of 2017…
Jurgen Klopp
That cunt Trump
And finally, Christmas is around the corner. What do you hope Santa has in his sack for you this year?
World peace and some new socks.
MOMENTS IN TIME
COMPILED BY MOONBOOTS
VARIOUS ARTISTS
MUSIC FOR DREAMS
Cat no zzzcd 0121
WORLDWIDE CD & DIGITAL RELEASE 19TH JANUARY 2018
LMITED EDITION VINYL LP RELEASE 15TH DECEMBER 2017
Vinyl buy link:
https://www.piccadillyrecords.com/counter/product.php?pid=118570
