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Posted by stamper on Nov-29-2001 09:36:

Above & Beyond in 2001

I know many of you will disagree, but i think Above & Beyond have by far been the most consistant remixers this year. All of their remixes have been extremely uplifting, and they have not had one single shitty remix. Sure other producers come out with some great remixes, but they also come out with a lot of shit, but A&B have released nothing but quality. I hope they keep up the great work in the future, and keep on cheering me up whenever i listen to one of their remixes.

Your thoughts on Above and Beyond...?

Posted by Az on Nov-29-2001 09:41:

Yeah Above + Beyond rule!!!
did you know they're also 'Free State'???
so pretty much everything they've done this year is pure quality especially:
Madonna - What it feels like (A+B mix)
The Croydon Dub Heads - Your lying (Free State mix)
Free State - Release (A+B mix)

ad of course, the all time classic
Chakra - Home (A+B mix)

Posted by Kurve on Nov-29-2001 09:59:

im buying the vinyl ....Tranguility base - Razorfish (above & Behond mix) .....sick ass song probably there best rmx i think!!!

Posted by Coup on Nov-29-2001 14:37:

Above & Beyond - Live at dance event amsterdam [11 16 2001]

^^^^ very sweet!

Posted by Linx_da_cat on Nov-29-2001 14:43:

above and beyond are indeed one of the best remixers this year in my opinion. they really stood out from the rest of the bunch. one of the main reasons is due to the fact that they've mixed so many different trackz from different 'genres' (both in and outside of the electronica genre) in the way that only a&b can do it.

Posted by Chikeen on Nov-29-2001 15:46:

YEAHHHH!!!

I really agree, Above & beyond ARE THA BEST!!
I love their remix of "home" from chakra! full list:

Above and Beyond/Freestate Remixes and Productions:
Madonna - What it Feels like for a woman (A & B Remix)
Ayu - M (Above And Beyond Typhoon Dub)
Ayu - M (Above And Beyond Remix)
Chakra - Home (Above & Beyond Mix)
Dario G - Dream To Me (Above And Beyond Mix)
Delerium ft. Rani - Underwater [Above & Beyond Remix]
Fragma - Everytime You Need Me (Above & Beyond Remix)
3 Drives on a Vinyl - Sunset on Ibiza (Above & Beyond Remix)
Anjunabeats - Vol 1 (Above & Beyond Remix)
Anjunabeats - Vol 1 (Freestate Remix)
The Mystery - Mystery (Above & Beyond Remix)
Perpetuous Dreamer - The Sound of Goodbey (A & B Remix)
Tranquility Base - Razorfish (Above & Beyond Remix)
Adamski - In The City (Above & Beyond Remix)
Aurora - Ordinary World (Above & Beyond Remix)
Icebreaker International - Port Of Yokohama (Free State Mix)
The Coydon dub heads - Your Lying [Free State Mix]
Freestate - Different Ways
Freestate - Release
and of course: Ocean Lab - Clear Blue Water

Upcoming Remixes:
Abigail - Set Me Free (Above and Beyond Remix)
Solar Stone feat. Kym Marsh - Prayer (Above and beyond Remix)
Ascension - For a Life Time (Above and beyond Remix)
Free State - Release (Above & Beyond Remix)

hope its complete...

Posted by pixyjunket on Nov-29-2001 16:05:

Add me into the pool of people that think these guys can do no wrong. I still think thier Madonna remix is the best (: And Clear Blue Water is an excellent song of goodness..

Hope we see more of them in 2002..

(and I can't wait for that Ascension remix)

Posted by Linx_da_cat on Nov-29-2001 16:08:

the abigail - set me free (a&b remix) is out already no? i forget...i have it at home on mp3 full version i believe.

Posted by Az on Nov-29-2001 16:23:

Yeah i've had the Abagail tune for a fair while now, it's not bad actually, but it's nowhere near they're best
i can't wait for the A+B mix of Free State - release, i've had the original mix of release for a while, and i love it!!!!!!!!

Posted by Linx_da_cat on Nov-29-2001 16:27:

it is really a kickass tune. the remix will be a great one i'm sure.

Posted by Az on Nov-29-2001 17:08:

another one for the Above + Beyond/Free State Discography
4 Strings - Daytime (Free state mix)
my favourite mix in fact

Posted by Paul Wilson on Nov-29-2001 17:22:

The Ascension Remix will be titled as "Ocean Lab Mix"!

Posted by sector.30 on Nov-29-2001 17:33:

Dario G - Dream To Me (Above And Beyond Mix).....killer tune, infact they all are, Above & Beyond r the greatest!

Posted by Linx_da_cat on Nov-29-2001 17:43:

cool, thanks for the info paul.

Posted by Snooper on Nov-29-2001 18:03:

Above & Beyond have definetely made a lot of great productions this year, with Ocean Lab - "Clear Blue Water" being the best IMO.

Posted by Eugene on Nov-29-2001 19:29:

I'm going to critique A&B a little... I really enjoy their uplifting sound, but you can always tell when they remixed something. All of their remix productions have the same effects and mood, really. I'm thinking of, specifically, 'sound of goodbye', chakra - home, and 'what it feels like for a girl'.

That said, their mix of "The sound of goodbye" is spectacular!!!

Posted by Coup on Nov-29-2001 19:31:

quote:
Originally posted by Az_1
4 Strings - Daytime (Free state mix)

never even heard of this one, any chance of u fixing us up with it?

Posted by Az on Nov-29-2001 19:38:

Definately, know anywhere i can up it to?? (other than myplay cos it won't let me for some reason )
this is a tune that should definately not be missed

Posted by MoonMan on Nov-29-2001 23:52:

A&B are outstanding, its no wonder Ferry, and the like, remix and pickup there productions in there sets. Uplifting producers that they are

Posted by Kytracid on Nov-30-2001 10:50:

have to agree that A&B are one of the last few truly uplifting trance remixers around and their own work like "Volume 1" is pretty good too. Although most of their remixes now sound the same they always get the uplifting trance feeling in their songs that reminds me of 1998....

Posted by stamper on Nov-30-2001 14:04:

quote:
Originally posted by sector.30
Dario G - Dream To Me (Above And Beyond Mix).....killer tune, infact they all are, Above & Beyond r the greatest!

Yeah i love this mix as well, probably even better than the airscape mix i reckon...

Posted by randummboy on Dec-01-2001 17:55:

hmm.. i dont want to rub anyones feathers the wrong way, so i'll start out by saying that i think that above and beyond are awesome producers, and everything they touch turns to gold..

HOWEVER,

i think that too many of thier songs sound too closely related.. no, i'm not talking about the melodies but instead, the synths and overall mood.. i love thier laid back style of trance, but i think they should be a little more diverse in thier productions, and maybe buy another synth, or two.. or five

well, i hope you all understand what i mean, and as the rest of you, i too am waiting for thier future releases, i'm just looking for a litte change..

Posted by Cable on Dec-01-2001 18:04:

I have to agree with both statements, above & beyond mixes are wonderful but, they all have a very similar sound, more than usual with other producers.

Posted by Az on Dec-01-2001 19:10:

Been looking through some old CD's and found
Free State - Different Ways
Anjuna Beats - Volume 1 (Above and Beyond mix)
Anjuna Beats - Volume 1 (Free State mix)
Anjuna Beats - Volume 1 (Free State Vs Dirt Devils mix)
Dirt Devils are also Jono Grant and Tony Mcgregor (Aka Above + Beyond), and seem to be consistent producers of quality hardhouse as well (With there mix of free state - release, Free state - different ways, The Croydon Dub Heads - your lying, and their own release of Dirt Devils - The drill)
so we've got soem ultimately talented guys here lol
any chance of a full discography from these guys??