27.12.07

sooooooothing



With no relation to the homophobic douchebag running for president-- his name is spelled differently, after all-- Mike Huckaby has been at it for many years, creating lush, dubby, Detroit-infused house and techno. Today's post concerns a certain remix that Huckaby did of a Norm Talley track called "Change," originally released in 2003 on Third Ear Recordings' excellent Detroit Beatdown remix series. "Change" is a caress of a track, with soft synth melodic lines more reminiscent of Jan Hammer than standard deep house, a relaxing 119 beats per minute, and high synth bits riding over it all in typical Detroit fashion. Great for the chill-out room or simply lounging about the house, Huckaby's take on "Change" is sure to please. Worth mentioning, too, are Huckaby's most recent original productions, particularly his My Life with the Wave 12" on S Y N T H Records.

Norm Talley- Change (Mike Huckaby Remix)

Tomorrow, the Afrocentric, Defected-style deep house of Abacus.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Mike Huckabee rocks.
This Huckaby, not so much.

And anyway aren't the douchiest types generally those who feel a sanctimonious claim on the right to label someone a douchebag?


Just sayin'.

trees said...

1) who are you? it's a bit cowardly to not give your name, especially because you essentially call me a douchebag on my own blog.

2) A quote from Huckabee:

"I feel homosexuality is an aberrant, unnatural, and sinful lifestyle, and we now know it can pose a dangerous public health risk."

If you still think he rocks, then you are no friend of mine.

3) You have cotton in your ears-- the remix of "Change" is great.