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Dave Seaman- Masters Series, volume 10 (tracklisting available)
Finally out with some PR notes and the tracklisting:
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| Mention Dave Seaman and thoughts of a Renaissance album are invariably never that far behind, so it�s fitting the most �capped� player return to handle the honours for the 10th volume in the prestigious Masters Series. The result is a varied excursion through electronica / dance, which � as ever � demonstrates Dave�s impeccable mixing and programming skills. Kicking-off from the left side of the field, Disc 1 blends two of dance hottest new properties, Apparat and Fairmont before taking-up the more traditional dance-reigns by way of Dusty Kids �Cowboys�. From there things rise to a quick gallop incorporating a who�s who of the current scene from Gui Boratto, Christian Fischer, Mark Knight, Skylark, Sasha and, of course, Underworld, who provide the closing crescendo with their very excellent �Beautiful Burnout�. �I�ve always viewed the Masters Series as a lasting snapshot of the very best the scene has to offer at that time,� says Dave, �Getting the balance right is never an easy task, so it�s always a long, hard process, but that only serves to make the end result more rewarding. As ever, my greatest hope is the fans and all who listen to it enjoy it too.� Dave keeps his self-imposed brief firmly in mind as he flips to the clubbier Disc 2, with contributions from Martin Buttrich, Solomun, Popof, Oliver Huntemann, Dubfire and Umek, concluding yet another incredible chapter in the Masters Series. |
Good news. 
Can somebody please clear this up? Who has done the 10 Masters Series Releases so far? I know that:
Vol 1 = Hernan Cattaneo
Vol 7 = Dave Seaman
Vol 8 = Sandy Rivera
Vol 9 = Satoshi Tomiie
And i know that Hernan Cattaneo did another one and that Nic Fanciulli has done 2...but the numbering has always been uncertain.
I believe it was the Renaissance mix comps that were released in the early 2000's that comprises the earlier volumes, even though they weren't titled as such.
Remember these:
Dave Seaman- Renaissance: Awakening
Deep Dish- Renaissance: Ibiza
Dave Seaman- Renaissance: Desire
Nick Warren- Renaissance: Revelations
Then came Hernan Cattaneo's first Masters installment, and I think it was at that point in which they just assigned them with the term "Masters." So technically, Hernan's first mix comp in this collection was actually the fifth in the overall series.
Both parts of Nic's Renaissance mix comps weren't part of the "Masters Series," and they're just categorized as a "Renaissance Presents..." release (like Sequential, vol 1 + 2, and Zabiela's mix comps).
As confusing as it may be, I think it's a little worse considering that they also seemed to throw in the word "Part" in a few of them, but looking at it as a whole, the numerical progression makes sense.
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| Originally posted by Paradox Lost I believe it was the Renaissance mix comps that were released in the early 2000's that comprises the earlier volumes, even though they weren't titled as such. Remember these: Dave Seaman- Renaissance: Awakening Deep Dish- Renaissance: Ibiza Dave Seaman- Renaissance: Desire Nick Warren- Renaissance: Revelations Then came Hernan Cattaneo's first Masters installment, and I think it was at that point in which they just assigned them with the term "Masters." So technically, Hernan's first mix comp in this collection was actually the fifth in the overall series. Both parts of Nic's Renaissance mix comps weren't part of the "Masters Series," and they're just categorized as a "Renaissance Presents..." release (like Sequential, vol 1 + 2, and Zabiela's mix comps). As confusing as it may be, I think it's a little worse considering that they also seemed to throw in the word "Part" in a few of them, but looking at it as a whole, the numerical progression makes sense. |
Yeah, it's his second volume, but it makes it appear as it's the second Volume in the overall series. But if that's the case, shouldn't Dave Seaman's last comp a couple of years ago have been "volume 2," with this one being "volume 3?"
...and Satoshi's and Sandy's is "Part 8," and "Part 9" respectively, so I guess they're reserving "volume" for those who have multiple installments, with "part" being the actual number in the catalog...which would make this most recent one "Dave Seaman- Renaissance: Masters, Part 10, volume 2?"
Okay, I'm through trying to make sense of it. It's pretty apparent that they now have a much more specific understanding as to what they want to do with this series, so I suppose it's just too late and too impractical to make them consistent with the ways the older releases were titled.
The cover images are always exceptional (starting with Hernan's second installment), especially Satoshi's installment. It really makes it appear analogous to opening up a box of fine chocolate, reserved for a special occasion, and their consistency in quality sure makes it an appropriate analogy. 
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| Originally posted by Paradox Lost Yeah, it's his second volume, but it makes it appear as it's the second Volume in the overall series. But if that's the case, shouldn't Dave Seaman's last comp a couple of years ago have been "volume 2," with this one being "volume 3?" ...and Satoshi's and Sandy's is "Part 8," and "Part 9" respectively, so I guess they're reserving "volume" for those who have multiple installments, with "part" being the actual number in the catalog...which would make this most recent one "Dave Seaman- Renaissance: Masters, Part 10, volume 2?" Okay, I'm through trying to make sense of it. It's pretty apparent that they now have a much more specific understanding as to what they want to do with this series, so I suppose it's just too late and too impractical to make them consistent with the ways the older releases were titled. The cover images are always exceptional, especially Satoshi's installment. It really makes it appear analogous to opening up a box of fine chocolate, reserved for a special occasion, and their consistency in quality sure makes it an appropriate analogy. |
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| Originally posted by woscar99 Speaking about Satoshi's...I really hope this one is as good as that one. Satoshi's was an exceptional piece of music |
i can not wait
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| Originally posted by TheVrk CD2 yes |
Although they both cater for different tastes. Disc 1 is more housey and sexy while Disc 2 bangs the shit out of your brain.
Dave Seaman's early Reniassance stuff was legendary.
Nowadays it looks like he is just another DJ spinning boring electro and sexy house.
As someone essentially mentioned in a previous Seaman thread, his work largely reflects existing trends and themes rather than spearheading or innovating upon them. That said, he's traversed a pretty diverse distance from his old GU days until now. He was largely at his best when he was involved in spinning primarily Progressive House, as was the case on Audio Therapy volumes 1 and 2, but as you say, the material he's been churning out as of late has been a slew of electro dullness...which is a pretty good reflection of what's going on in that arena, anyway.
Dave Seaman...always just so painfully average imo.
I mean. He plays good music that everyone else plays. In a sorta different order. Mixed well. Yeah. I dunno, nothing really tells me "wow only Dave Seaman does this".
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| Originally posted by Clovis I dunno, nothing really tells me "wow only Dave Seaman does this". |
From Discogs:
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Label: Renaissance Catalog#: REN41CD Format: 2 x CD, Mixed, Compilation Country: UK Released: 10 Mar 2008 Genre: Electronic Style: Progressive House, Tech House Credits: DJ Mix - Dave Seaman Notes: Rating: 5.0/5 (1 vote) Rate It Submitted by: RealJunglist |
I did enjoy both discs... both have their dull moments but they have some nice peaks as well... overall I'm buying it, I liked it.
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| Originally posted by Clovis Dave Seaman...always just so painfully average imo. I mean. He plays good music that everyone else plays. In a sorta different order. Mixed well. Yeah. I dunno, nothing really tells me "wow only Dave Seaman does this". |
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| Originally posted by Clovis Dave Seaman...always just so painfully average imo. I mean. He plays good music that everyone else plays. In a sorta different order. Mixed well. Yeah. I dunno, nothing really tells me "wow only Dave Seaman does this". |
Listened to this on my way to work today, bland as. I'm completely bored of this type of music now, I'm waiting for dance music to go more 'maximal' again
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| Originally posted by Jono404 Listened to this on my way to work today, bland as. I'm completely bored of this type of music now, I'm waiting for dance music to go more 'maximal' again |
Really liking this sequence on CD1:
06. Gui Boratto - Mr. Decay (Robert Babicz Universum Disco Mix)
07. Stel - Godthab
08. Christian Fischer - Karatschai Lake
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| Originally posted by Clovis Dave Seaman...always just so painfully average imo. I mean. He plays good music that everyone else plays. In a sorta different order. Mixed well. Yeah. I dunno, nothing really tells me "wow only Dave Seaman does this". |
After listening to both discs, I'd give it a 6/10. Nothing really caught my attention, w/ the exception of the Christian Fischer and Solomun tracks. Massive tracks.
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