Quick Overview
3 CD Set.
Dennis Ferrer delivers a solid nine selections on this relentless, almost 75-minute project. There are two versions of "Touch the Sky," the longer opening track and a more elastic "Quentin Harris Remix" separated by three other titles, that distance giving the listener a better appreciation of the different takes. "Church Lady" injects some gospel into the dancey urban mantra while Mikael Nordgren’s "Tiger Stripes Remix" of "P 2 da J" blends some Kraftwerk-on-speed sort of textures over industrial-coated percussion. Where Monsieur Leroc flavors his work with pop melodies and a more traditional rhythm & blues, Ferrer keeps it all very house, the bouncy Sunshine Jones "Vocal Version from the Pulpit" adding a little drama and, next to "Charles Webster’s Club Mix" of "How Do I Let Go," it can feel like you’ve been left at some nightspot in the early a.m. to revel in Ferrer’s artistry. The "Tomo Experience Remix" of "Run Free" puts a dash of Al Green into the rhythmic journey, "Change the World" picking up the theme and chorus vocal vibe similar to the previous song and taking the album to its conclusion. [D: Vision’s 2008 Expanded Edition featured one bonus track and two additional CDs of remixes.] Last year, Dennis Ferrer exploded onto the scene with his debut artist album The World As I See It. Nowadays, Dennis is one of the most respected DJ’s and producers on the House scene, with his hugely eclectic tracks being played by everyone from Masters at Work to John Digweed. This triple Special Edition manufactured in Italy by d:vision - via Defected - contains the 11 original album versions plus two powerful bonus discs including 21 gorgeous traxx re-worked by the great remixers like: Quentin Harris, Charles Webster, Tiger Stripes, Yass, and the Italian duo Stefano Gambarelli DJ aka Gambafreaks & Federico ’F.E.D.O.’ Panzanini. A deluxe package for a wonderful project confirming that the coolest contemporary touch of house in the world is made by Dennis Ferrer.
