quinta-feira, 28 de maio de 2009

Private party in Brazil, 1984

Can you imagine what a disco party was like in Brazil, around 1984? Take a look: people even danced together! Incredible, isn't it?

Here's something I miss nowadays, with so much arrogance on the dance floor...

(Thanks to my friend Luciano for the link)

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Tem idéia de como era uma festa disco no Brasil em 1984? Dá uma olhada: as pessoas até dançavam juntas! Incrível, né?

Taí algo que faz falta nos dias de hoje, com pistas repletas de carão por todos os lados...

(Obrigado ao meu amigo Luciano pelo link)


Music: David Christie "Rally Down To Sally's" (Carrere, 1983)

segunda-feira, 25 de maio de 2009

Boogie Shoes: boogieelectrodiscofunk from 1981 to 1984 (English/português)

Well... The name of this blog is Boogie Central, so let's boogie:

A couple of years ago I recorded a set called "Boogie Shoes: boogieelectrodiscofunk from 1981 to 1984", with some of my favorite boogie tracks. For those who haven't listened to it yet, and looking forward to your honest feedback.

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Bom... O nome desse blog é Boogie Central, então let's boogie:

Dois anos atrás eu gravei um set chamado "Boogie Shoes: boogieelectrodiscofunk from 1981 to 1984", com algumas das minhas faixas favoritas de boogie. Para aqueles que ainda não ouviram, e aguardando ansiosamente pelo seu feedback honesto.

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Boogie Shoes - boogieelelctrodiscofunk de 1981 a 1984
Mixed by Benjamin Ferreira in August/07

01- Alicia Myers "You Get The Best From Me (Say, Say, Say)" (MCA, 1984)
02- Fonda Rae "Over Like A Fat Rat" (Vanguard, 1982)
03- Patrice Rushen "Number One" (Elektra, 1982)
04- David Joseph "You Can't Hide (Your Love From Me)" (Island, 1983)
05- Spence "Get It On" (Ariola Benelux, 1983)
06- Oliver Cheatham "Get Down Saturday Night" (MCA, 1983)
07- Change "Don't Wait Another Night" (Atlantic, 1983)
08- Jules Shear "When Love Surges" (EMI, 1984)
09- Midnight Star "Midas Touch (Instrumental Mix)" (Solar, 1984)
10- Gino Soccio "Who Dunnit?" (Atlantic, 1982)
11- Aretha Franklin "Jump To It" (Arista, 1982)
12- Michelle Wallace "It's Right (Instrumental aka Tee's Right)"
(Emergency, 1982)
13- Suzy Q "Get On Up (And Do It Again)" (J.R. Records, 1981)
14- Mary Jane Girls "Candy Man" (Motown, 1983)

domingo, 24 de maio de 2009

Acid House Documentary coming soon! (English/português)


Acid House fans, it's time to jack again: "They Call It Acid - The story of 'Acid House' culture" is a documentary about to be released, directed by Gordon Manson, narrated by Robert Owens and with soundtrack compiled by "Evil" Eddie Richards. From the birth of acid house culture in UK in 1988 with roots in Chicago and Detroit to the government attack, its spread worldwide with superclubs, outdoor raves and DJs of the era becoming superstars, it seems that the whole story will be there.

The official release says: "Far from being just a culture of music, fashion and drugs, 'Acid House' broke down long lasting barriers in the UK, bringing together black and white, rich and poor and groups of previously opposing football hooligans."

The film also features interviews with Adamski, Alfredo, Carl Cox, Colin Faver, A Guy Called Gerald, Larry Heard, Marshall Jefferson, Derrick May, Paul Oakenfold, Robert Owens, Danny Rampling, Evil Eddie Richards, Jesse Saunders, Pete Tong and many others, as well as footage from first illegal clubs and parties and of police raids.

Watch the trailer and visit the official website.

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Fãs de Acid House, "it's time to jack" de novo: "They Call It Acid - The story of 'Acid House' culture" é um documentário prestes a ser lançado, dirigido por Gordon Manson, narrado por Robert Owens e com trilha sonora compilada por "Evil" Eddie Richards. Do nascimento da cultura acid house no Reino Unido em 1988 com raízes em Chicago e Detroit ao ataque governamental, sua propagação pelo mundo com os superclubs e as raves, e os DJs daquela era se tornando superstars, parece que toda a história estará lá.

O release oficial diz: "Longe de ser apenas uma cultura de música, moda e drogas, a Acid House quebrou barreiras antigas no Reino Unido, reunindo negros e brancos, ricos e pobres e grupos de hooligans do futebol que antes eram rivais".

O filme também apresenta entrevistas com Adamski, Alfredo, Carl Cox, Colin Faver, A Guy Called Gerald, Larry Heard, Marshall Jefferson, Derrick May, Paul Oakenfold, Robert Owens, Danny Rampling, Evil Eddie Richards, Jesse Saunders, Pete Tong e muitos outros, assim como imagens de clubes e festas ilegais e batidas policiais.

Veja o trailer e visite o site oficial.

segunda-feira, 18 de maio de 2009

More new blood: Tony Lionni (English/Portuguese)



The track which is probably my favorite one of the year so far comes from a guy whose roots blend soul, hip hop, disco, funk and Detroit techno: "Found a Place", by Tony Lionni. After listening to this pearl made by this British newcomer, I decided to check other tunes, and what I found made me decide to come here and say loud and clear: DON'T MISS A SINGLE TRACK BY TONY LIONNI!

Interview with him for Resident Advisor

His Myspace.

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A faixa que é provavelmente minha favorita do ano até agora vem de um carinha cujas raízes misturam soul, hip hop, disco, funk e Detroit techno: "Found a Place", by Tony Lionni. Depois de ouvir essa pérola feita pelo novato britânico, decidi conferir o que mais ele havia feito, e o que eu encontrei me fez vir aqui e dizer em alto e bom som: NÃO PERCA NENHUM SINGLE DE TONY LIONNI!

Entrevista com ele no Resident Advisor (em inglês).

Myspace dele.

quinta-feira, 14 de maio de 2009

Codebreaker





Americans Steven Hawley and Sage Schwarm are the headmen of a new project which has been delivering some happy and wonderful disco, boogie and electrofunk lately - Codebreaker. Their discography includes a cover version of Jimmy Ross's classic "First True Love Affair" (1981) and a track with the sweet and talented vocalist Kathy Diamond, who has worked with Aeroplane and Maurice Fulton.

The guys are planning a tour in North America and Europe with two more musicians - yeah, an authentic disco band. Brazilian promoters, stay tuned!

Check out their tracks on their Myspace page, especially "Fire" (featuring Kathy Diamond), "Riviera On The Moon", "Rhythm Is My Life" and "Are You Ready 2 Love".

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Os americanos Steven Hawley e Sage Schwarm são líderes de um novo projeto que tem lançado disco, boogie e electrofunk feliz e incrível - Codebreaker. A discografia deles inclui uma versão cover do clássico de Jimmy Ross "First True Love Affair" (1981) e uma faixa com a doce e talentosa vocalista Kathy Diamond, que já trabalhou com Aeroplane e Maurice Fulton.

Os caras estão planejando uma turnê na América do Norte e Europa com mais dois músicos - sim, uma autêntica disco band. Promoters brasileiros, fiquem ligados!

Confira as faixas no Myspace deles, especialmente "Fire" (com Kathy Diamond), "Riviera On The Moon", "Rhythm Is My Life" e "Are You Ready 2 Love".

domingo, 10 de maio de 2009

Brazilian disco release on Juno's top 20


Brazilian label Mister Mistery is again on Juno Downloads' Top 20 (disco/re-edits), this time with the excellent Ledgroove's "Secret Weapon" release, which contains the original version, Samplemania Remix by label owner Roctiv and the track "Being 90s Thru The 80s". Are you into nudisco + 80s + early 90s? Check it out!

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O selo brasileiro Mister Mistery está mais uma vez no Top 20 disco/re-edits do Juno Downloads, dessa vez com o excelente release "Secret Weapon", do produtor Ledgroove. São três faixas: a versão original, o Samplemania Remix do proprietário do selo, Roctiv, e a faixa "Being 90s Thru The 80s". Curte nudisco + 80s + início dos 90s? Não deixe de conferir!