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Artist - LTJ Bukem There is no denying that LTJ Bukem has been responsible for
some of the best drum and bass ever to rattle your rib cage. His smooth
and soulful sound is instantly recognisable, and be it chilling in the lounge or
having it in a field, you can be sure his tunes will always reach the spot.
This live mix CD is no exception and having the crowd in the background whilst
MC Conrad narrates the journey seems to capture the Exit vibe beautifully. Rating - 10/10 Press Release Tracklisting:
Title - Bukem in Session - Live at Exit
Label - Goodlooking Records
Released - 26.05.08
Posted 01.04.08
Reviewer - PT
Who is LTJ Bukem? Ground breaking DJ? Inspirational musician? Record label
entrepreneur? Club visionary? What does the man behind the wire rimmed glasses
write on his job description? The man who took the drum and bass concept from a
small venue off London's Charing Cross Road to the nation's superclubs and then
onto the international stage? The geezer whose records launched breakbeat into a
brand new galaxy of sound?
In truth LTJ Bukem is all of the above. Although he wouldn't like to admit it,
LTJ Bukem is the living embodiment of the post-acid house entrepreneurial
creative spirit. He is a mild mannered energy flash whose panoramic musical
vision has found success in every area he has explored. From running sound
systems to cutting up breaks at raves, from relocating the heart of breakbeat
culture to redefining the spirit of drum and bass, the man known to his friends
as Danny Williamson has sat at the forefront of breakbeat evolution, lighting
the way with little more than a zest for life and a love of music.
In 1998, Goodlooking records released the first “Progression Sessions” mix CD, a
legendary series that went on to span 10 editions - 2008 will see a brand new
audio/visual concept from the legendary label that changed the face of drum and
bass, with the “Bukem in Session” DVD series.
The first edition of this series sees LTJ Bukem and MC Conrad headlining the
main stage of Eastern Europe’s biggest music festival, Exit festival in Serbia.
This truly stunning feast of audio visual energy documents one of the most
celebrated festivals to date. Voted “Festival of the Year 2007”, Exit festival
takes place in Novi Sad, 80 kilometres North of Belgrade. Situated on the banks
of the River Danube the festival is held within the walls of the 17th Century
Petrovaradin fortress. For four days in July 40,000 Serbians welcome 10,000
foreigners from all over the planet for non-stop music.
Shot from many angles, this unique DVD demonstrates LTJ Bukem & MC Conrad’s
unique stage presence, a landmark DJ set and masterful vocal performance.
Exclusive footage captures the main stage in all its glory, showcasing the
massive responsive lighting rig, visuals, and an awesome crowd providing a
pulsating atmosphere.
“Bukem in Session – Live at Exit” illustrates the Goodlooking duo’s position as
ever present torch-bearers for soulful sounds within drum & bass. Goodlooking
are back on their mission, and 2008 will see many new projects and a few
familiar concepts updated for this new era of audio / visual consumption.
In the meantime, enjoy the vibrant Serbian atmosphere on “Bukem in Session –
Live at Exit”
1. Thoughtless - Calibre
2. Mindprint - Calibre
3. Airtight (Furney Remix) - Funky Technicians
4. Soul Brother - Redeyes
5. Cold Aur - Brother
6. Money's One Thing - Utah Jazz
7. Desperado - Artificial Intelligence (AI)
8. Dreamworld - A-Sides
9. Pipez - DJ Furney
10. Yesterdaze (Bukem VIP Mix) - Andy Skopes
11. Stay Loose (Tear Drop) - Drumsound & Bassline Smith
12. Sunny Side - Human Factor
13. Reflections - Icicle
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