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Gilbey's the man!

good to see...:beatnik:

commercial or not ..im diggin...

Found this somewhere...... Simon: The latest Mara single 'Coming Down' is featured on Deep Dish's Global Underground Moscow. When is this due for release and who can we expect on remix duties? Barry: We're already promoing this one from TP at the moment so I think we'll be looking at a late March release. The original mix is on there alongside a Medway dub, which is slightly deeper, and a tad more progressive. Simon: From early singles such as Falling, One and Fall From Grace, Mara has become one of the most popular artists in the progressive music scene, and has a stunning remix discography. Following on from the recently released Fred Numf Illusion Of The Truth, what other remixes have you been approached to do? Barry: We've just finished remixing 'I feel Stereo' by Dino Lenny, which is something we were very excited about doing. Because it's one of the stand out tracks on the Deep Dish GU and a Yoshitoshi track we wanted to deliver something really special. We're happy with the final result and are looking forward to moving onto the new Mooogroove track 'Deuce' which will be released on Saw Simon: Rumour has it that you did a remix of Space Manoeuvres - Stage One that is apparently floating around as a white label? How did this come about, was it an officially commissioned mix by hooj or a cheeky interpretation by yourselves, and will it see a full release? Barry: It was done initially as a one off for Barry to play out but he let a few people, including John Graham (as it's his tune!), Pappa & Deep Dish have CD's. It's very cool, underground house, perfect for people like Pappa and Sasha (who has acquired a copy from somewhere) but it won't be getting a release on Hooj, they're sticking with the mixes they've commissioned. If there are any whites out there, they must be well dodgy. Simon: Its been widely mooted that you are working on a Mara artist album, and further gossip would have Phil Oakie from Human League appearing on the album. What else can we expect from the album, and when is it likely to be released? Barry: Yes Phil is doing a vocal for us in return for the work that Barry did on a Human League track. His studio is just down the road from ours so it seemed like a good idea to get together. At the moment the album is shaping up quite nicely, there's a couple of 'typical' Mara tracks on there one of which was a collaboration with Austin Leeds, some breaks tracks and a couple of down tempo 'proper' songs! We're hoping for a summer release in 2002, it's been a real labour of love due to the fact that we both work constantly on the label and have been continuing doing the remixing. There aren't many albums that are written whilst the artists hold down full time jobs. Simon: Barry, you are quite a busy person in the studio, be it with Pappa, Andy Jarrod, and Revolt or under the Three Monkeys, Mara or Hyperion guises. Where on earth do you find all the time to bang out such quality productions time after time? Barry: I haven't got a clue! Junior doctors work fewer hours than me. With Djing as well things have gone really mental! Simon: Can we expect new productions from Three Monkeys, Jarrod and Gilbey or Hyperion anytime soon? Barry: Probably not, I'm concentrating on the core names right now Mara, Finger Fest Inc. (with D.Ramirez), Prototype and on my work with Anthony Pappa. It was all getting a bit too confusing… Simon: The Choo Choo roster is ever growing, incorporating more quality artists like Dark Driver and Finger Fest Inc. What new releases can we expect to see from Choo Choo in the new year and beyond? Barry: We're starting the New Year with Finger Fest Inc. (Auto Porno) and Mara (Coming Down) before we move on to some new names like Bento with a track called 'The Unity', which is a really superb chugging track with a memorable ethnic horn sound that makes it go right off, there's an Oko Tek and a Mara remix on that. Following that we have a Dutch producer who goes by the name Remark with his first outing for Choo Choo which is called 'So Pure', this is a bit deeper than we often go, cool vocal and a nice groove with the bass line, flip it over for a Finger Fest Inc. remix. Then seeing us almost into the summertime is another track from D.Ramirez which is already finding favour with Deep Dish, that's called 'Bounce Your DJ' we've got a really big name to handle remix duties on that but I can't say yet who it is, just in case his schedule gets fucked up and he can't make it and we end up looking like complete tits. Also look out for a new signing by the name of 'Spartak', his first single 'Swallows and Amazons' is proper no-nonsense techno with superb melodic edge. Simon: Recently a new sister label to Choo Choo was set up called Akademia Recordings, what can we expect to hear from this brand new breakbeat based label in 2002? Barry: Well, we've got tracks and remixes coming from DJ Hyper (with Akademia signings Tension), Steven Gerrard (Bedroom Bedlam Winner) & Russel Pearce, Vigi & Flip, Bad Cop, Das & DJ Welten (a couple of right mysterious bods from Germany), Breakneck and label manager DJ Filth so far. Mara will be providing material for the label also! The label is going to represent the sort of breaks stuff we're into basically, from slightly progressive influenced stuff to arse tearing bassline tracks and everything in between. There may also be some seriously twisted house/techno tracks too! Simon: When Mara are in the studio laying down ideas for a new track, who wears the pants, Barry or Sarah? Barry: Ever heard of mutual respect? No, neither have we. We argue like mad and if blood doesn't flow at some point then we haven't worked hard enough on the track : Simon: To Both Barry and Sarah: What would you cite as the biggest influence of your careers, be it musically or in general? Sarah: In general, Barry. Barry: Sarah or my father Simon: Obviously with the amount of collaborations already under your belt, you seem to have found a niche of working with the people who compliment you best, but if there was anyone outside this bunch of people you could work with who would it be and why? Sarah: Metallica. Barry: Oh it's got to be Queensryche…I'm an old rocker at heart! Simon: What is your definition of the term "progressive music"? Barry:I would say that progressive music is that which constantly grows, develops and evolves. Anything that stays where it is without pushing forward in any way is not truly progressive.

dont quote me on this but i believe theres a prince quick mix mix of Welcome To The Machine.

i know theres dubplate pressers avalible to buy but there real expensive, i seen this one put out by kingston its llike $5000..and im pretty sure it loses sound quality after 50-60 plays..depending on the material you press it with.

I go with this chick whos 18 all the time and she has this cheesy i.d.....just make sure she has something to show at the door

Elvis-Blue Christmas:D --this song ROCKS The Drifters-White Christmas The Harry Simeone Chorale-The Little Drummer Boy\ Whats Yours?

Those lists pretty much cover my favs as well..heres a couple more that i loved... Russian Roullete-I Believe(MG mix) Mash Up-Do It TDR-Squelch Mateo Murphy-Duplex Neanderthal-Caveman Mike Ski-1974 Velvet Girl-Velvet(Mike Monday Mix) Chrome Dioxide ll-Hardcore Mother Flat 6-Lift To Hell Ben Shaw-So Strong(S. Kleinenberg) Blaze-My Beat(Ambassador Mix) Maurice-Feline(Trancesetters) Jp-Onix(Jark Prongo) Mansun-I Can Only Disappoint You(Perfecto)--2001??? Stereo Jack & Doorkeeper-Pushed and Drifted 16th Element-Well Strung 16c+-Under 4 Ever Voyager-Super C Tim Xavier-Uppercut Halo-Surroundings Thomas Heckmann & Marc Romboy-Ultra Vixens(Voyager Mix) Kamaya Painters-Wasteland(Original & Chab Mixes) Sleepfreaks-Chemical Shift(Killahurtz) Youngsters-Spanish Harlem Ignition Technician-Work It Valentino Kanzyani-House Soul Josh Gabriel-Wave 3 Drax-Anphetamine(2001 Mix) Shade-I Like To Ride(Tompkins Sq. & Park Ave Mixes) Divider-Stereo Rides(Brancaccio & Aisher) Rouge-Jingalay(Praha) Maguyver-Is Calling(THE NAMELESS TRACK)

i used to have one of his old tapes...fucken hillarious......"I wanna piss on you, i wanna piss on you"

that Mavi track is tight.

who you pointin that finger at buddy?

and its not Somalia the actual country we have to worry about its the terrorists who network inside of it.

nycmuzik..you make very valid points in your post but,i have full faith that there will be money well spent in those other important areas also....also nobody knows where a future threat might come from, so why not use every resource possible to protect us.

and to the people who say--"this wont defend us from briefcase nukes"..your right it wont, but this is just ONE of the steps the admin. has and is taking to protect us.

first of all how was that nonsense?? it makes perfect sense "Today I am giving formal notice to Russia that the United States of America is withdrawing from this almost 30-year-old treaty," Bush said in the White House Rose Garden. "I have concluded the ABM treaty hinders our government's ability to develop ways to protect our people from future terrorist or rogue state missile attacks." The last line says it all.

Who Farted?

my fault for jumping ahead *walking away with head down*

no you didnt ..I simply commented on your reply..

i was repyling to YOU...YOU quoted me before Mr. Raver

you people are so ignorant..nice genaralazation..i like that.. just cause someone is conservative doesnt mean hes close minded..shows how close-minded you are there might be a time when we have to defend ourselves from a missile attack if they get in the wrong hands...im sure bush and his whole team have mapped out every possible scenario that could take place if we pulled out of the treaty. what makes you so sure that our enemys arent working on that right now??how do you know what the future holds?

i got news for ya buddy thats exactly what hes doing

oh and nyc muzik where did the money come from when clinton visted china and took 1500 GUESTS with him.. how about slashing half of these social programs we got that people take advantage of every day and use the money from there.. or we could do like your buddy clinton did an cut the milatary and defense budgets...you say republican deficit..how about all the money the democrats spent over the years on stupid shit like welfare===Billions..or how about buying 4 million acres from farmers to save the red-legged frog (which they dont even know how many exist)so it doesnt become extinct..granted its a good-hearted cause but to me national security is a little more important

fukin liberals=unbelievable whats the most important thing for us to do right now? Defend Ourselves I dont see how increasing our defense is a bad thing.. please explain to me why it is and Sassa...YOUR A MORON.. bush is not an idiot hes been handling this very well why cant you people accept that fact?

what the Fuck is wrong with you people?? always finding an excuses....you people that think that way is what is wrong with our country.."we shouldnt kill people..the death penalty is evil..i dont trust the government..our government is just as bad".Its funny how everbody complains but at the same time enjoys the benifits of living in such a great country.