Originally posted by Knox
anyone have the actual Sasha flyer I can put up that they could PM me?
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slingshot
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Originally posted by Cuzo
I think i am part of Nada's +10
what he said, lol.
richard raiban
hell yes! i have been waiting for a long time for him to return. i pulled out (imo) his greatest masterpiece and have been listening to it over & over
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UK EDITION 2 DISC
NORTH AMERICAN EDITION 1 DISC (SASHA MIX)
It was released on August 28 1996 Sasha's "NORTH" mix (disc one) is timeless.
For those of you who have not experienced this mix i highly recommend it.
this review i read online pretty much sums up my views on disc one (North)
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I told myself at the outset of writing this review; 'Gaz, don't go all gushy and nostalgic on this one, that approach has been done time after time.'
But I just can't help it.
When these mixes first appeared back in the August of '96, a lot was written about the musicality and approach from the mighty Lord Sasha and Sir John Digweed. Negative, I hasten to add.
Up until this point, both of them had been steadily building flourishing careers from pioneering Progressive House (and the fact that they share the same musical structures in their mixing, they really are quite separate from each other. John being the darker of the two.) But the Northern Exposure approach got quite a few people jittery with regards to where Sasha and Diggers were heading musically.
'It's too slow' said one, 'What's happened to Sasha and Digweed? Said another.
All I know is, from the day I bought it (28-8-96. Yes, I remember the date!) to right now. It has basically defined my life. That may sound a bit wet but, really, I don't care.
From the opening of mix 1, to the closing of mix 2, (I have to say, I am referring to both mixes, and not just 'North', which is offered here.) You honestly are sent on a journey. Something which D.Js time after time have strived to achieve since when releasing mix albums, but have NEVER quite succeded.
It took years for many into this type of music and these D.Js to fully appreciate what Sasha and Diggers were trying to do with this album. Create something timeless within these genres. I think both of them knew exactly what they were doing with these mixes and were fully expectant and prepared for the criticism they received.
It's now without a shadow of a doubt safe to say that all the sceptisism aimed at these mixes has been well and truly blown out of the water.
Absolutely beautiful is the best adjective for North
Pushing boundaries is the best adjective for South.
Setting benchmarks is the best adjecthve for both.
Lets be honest here, from the opening from Lord David Attenborough to the closing from Underworld it's like listening to beauty. Strong, I know. But true. The famale vocal on Fuzzy Logic's Obsession really hasn't been bettered to this day, and the mix into Orbits Water from a Vine Leaf is just lovely. Typical Sasha.(Sasha taking charge of North, Digweed taking charge of South.) I could go on and on about the mixing quality and track selection throughout but you will be reading this for a very long time. But take my generalisation as gospel.
So, the synopsis. North, (Sasha) is more visual than any other mix I have ever heard. It really does make you think. Sheer beauty. (there's that word again!) Lush landscapes combined with 4/4s and breaks to create a lovely piece of music. And it's got Sasha written all over it.
South (Digweed) is slightly deeper. A touch more menacing, but never losing sight of Sasha's mix, and in perfect keeping with the John Digweed we all know and love. The ending starting from Banco De Gaia's Heliopolis through to Underworld's Dark and Long really is the best ending to any mix. Anywhere. Together, these mixes produce House Music Magic.
To sum up, simple. If you are into Progressive House then this is the pinnacle. Some people call it trance. It isn't.
So that's it. I know I haven't exactly reviewed the mixes in the traditional sense, but I feel that those who visit these pages already know...
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-chinamon
Grinder
Could you upload disc 2 as well please?
iLLnaDa
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Beach420
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Originally posted by iLLnaDa
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Just got shivers watching this! IN!
Dior Homme
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Originally posted by iLLnaDa
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amazing intro and led setup. i wish i could see that kind of set up for sasha in toronto. digweed had a good set up in the kool haus for labor of love. same with carl cox and steve lawler.
cant wait for next fri.
richard raiban
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Originally posted by iLLnaDa
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Sasha has the greatest intro's ever!
He's been a master at the intro's for years. The Northern Exposure mix (North - Disc One) is no exception. That intro is to die for.
