Taking the mix compilation to the next level, Joe Claussell’s ‘Translate’ spreads the universal spirit of electronic dance via a stunning 79 minute musical story. Claussell pushes the boundaries on this CD; ‘Translate’ is part existential soundtrack and part mix CD. Interspersed with passages and excerpts made by Joe himself at Sacred Rhythm in his Spiritual Life base in NYC, the mix develops the context of humans becoming a collective of free-thinking individuals embracing an alternative society that is free from programming. Above all ‘Translate’ is a beautiful patchwork of soulful house, melodic techno and wonderful deep and uplifting music from one of dance music’s most enigmatic DJs. Message in the music...
The music effortlessly flits from the sublime freeform jazz of Slam Mode’s “Umri” to Carl Craig’s deep tech-soul builder “Sandstorms”. The journey continues with the staccato strings and piano work of Alton Miller’s “The Clouds Are Gone” and the Trax Records classic “In A Vision” by Virgo 4. Other musical hi-lights on ‘Translate’ include the massive “Rej” by Ame, Vince Watson’s robotic and moving “Mystical Rhythm” and a couple of soundtracky Jeff Mills numbers. Claussell himself is included on the musical palette with his, as yet unreleased, “Eno” track included. |
