I had the privilege to work with the great Arnold Jarvis and not only is he one of the best male vocalists we ever had in this game, he’s also a very down to earth, nice chap with a good, healthy attitude towards life and the music community.
‘Take Some Time Out’ was first released in 1987, the year that Fourth Floor Records was born, and it stands the test of time as a seminal release for the label. The track perfectly characterises the stand out productions that keep the house music world returning again and again to its catalogue for inspiration.
Following up on a special vinyl re-release in September, this digital pack includes some bonus tracks and tools, covering all bases for DJ use. It includes the ‘Club’ and ‘Dub’ mixes that made up the original release, plus a ‘Reconstruction Mix’ by Ilija Rudman. His approach to the ‘Take Some Time Out’ re-work has a superb deconstructed vibe; the loose percussion and punchy melodic bass gives a pleasing spaciousness to the track, giving the record fresh life and re-imagining it for 2016. The bonus bits are the ‘Paradise Ballroom Mix’ and ‘Some Extra Drums’, for those who want to harness that timeless Fourth Floor beat.
If you missed this first time around, it’s a record that needs to be in any serious House collection!
4.5 out of 5
Reviewed by MANNIX
https://soundcloud.com/ilija-rudman-music/arnold-jarvis-take-some-time-out-ilija-rudman-reconstruction-12-mix-official
