VA - VDR Remixes (2024)

VDR Remixes: Beyond Music The concept for this remix album evolved gradually through various encounters and exchanges. Despite its complexity, the project would not have come to fruition without the firm dedication of each artist involved. Artists were given the freedom to select any track from my discography for their remix. With no directives, the LPs magic emerged from their unique styles and creative visions, resulting in a diverse palette of tones and rhythms. The first record opens with Stephen Browns electrifying remix of Blunts Later For It, originally released on Bright Sounds. Stephens reinterpretation infuses the track with dark, captivating techno. On the B-side, Markus Suckut presents his masterful adaptation of Thrust It, a track marking my first release. Following this, Sawlin transforms The Venue from The Cruiser series, infusing it with his signature Made by Sawlin style. The second record continues with two compelling versions of Moon, Sea and Waves by Alek S. These reinterpretations—one dub techno and the other Detroit-oriented—offer a unique and immersive vision of the B+A+D tracks, originally released on Newmont. On the flip side, Joe Metzenmacher delivers a daring electro remix of 1NON1 on D1, followed by Sicaas bass music rendition of Archensweet on D2. The third record is entirely dedicated to remixes of the Ashppe series, which I hold dear. Drexl provides a powerful breakbeat cut of Flexit, a true bomb. Simon Ferdinand from Polycarp Records, with whom I had the pleasure of working, captures the punch and melancholy of Fudge It. The LP concludes with two Dub 3.0 adaptations of Lets do it by Anthony Cacharron, using the aliases Alpha GPC and Redrop, ending on an exploratory high note. A heartfelt thank you to all the remixers for their boundless creativity and commitment to this project. Vincent D.