Sunday, May 27, 2007

‘Dancing Therapy’ by International Music System (1984)

Zartek returns from worlds far away! Take it from me, never visit planet Ooomph9. I hope you humans have had a tolerable month and will enjoy these 3 dance goodies!
Let’s begin with ‘Dancing Therapy.’ I.M.S. made some great records, but this is my favorite of the bunch. This 12” mix is much hotter than the LP version and is cut clean and loud at 45. The message of the song is classic: when you are sad and blue, get on the floor and move your ass.

‘First, Last, For Everything (dub version)’ by Endgames (1982)

This dub is pure fire. It is such a favorite that I even debated posting it here. But you know what? Life is way too short for that type of a whording mentality! I sure hope you mystery music hunters enjoy it. Just remember where you got this one, ok? This dub version was mixed by Ray “Pinky” Velazquez. Ray had his hands on many classic records during this era, such as “Over Like a Fat Rat” by Fonda Rae, and “Electric Kingdom” by Twilight 22. He mixed another one of my favorites that I may post here soon IF YOU’RE LUCKY! This record has a simple arrangement, but it’s very effective.

‘Capsicum’ by Stargo (1983)

Like many of my favorite records, I first heard this quirky track on the Cybernetic Broadcasting System. If you don’t tune in regularly you are missing out on discovering very cool records. The weekends on CBS are my favorite due to the massive amount of disco madness. Sometimes I can’t handle it!
Capsicum was produced by Robyx a.k.a. Savage. I don’t know what drum machine he was using, but it sure had a noisy output. Just listen during the intro. Aside from that, the drums rule! This is a very cute guy/girl love story type of song with back and forth lyrics that make me smile. I have no fucking idea what ‘Capsicum’ means, although it might very well have something to do with the red chilli pepper on the cover. Maybe it means that their love is SO HOT. Who knows. No I won’t google it. Go screw.

Saturday, May 5, 2007

BE BACK SOON!

ZARTEK IS ON VACATION. SEE YOU NEXT WEEK, MYSTERY WEB SURFERS.