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Renaissance: The Mix Collection

Sasha & John Digweed

1994 · Electronic

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Renaissance: The Mix Collection is an Electronic album by Sasha & John Digweed, originally released in 1994. On Gatefold: 11 pressings tracked.

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There are a few reasons Sasha & John Digweed’s <i>Renaissance: The Mix Collection</i> has come to be regarded as one of—if not <i>the</i>—most important mixes in UK dance music history. Originally released on three CDs in October 1994, the selection of tracks is impeccable, a series of cuts and remixes that have calcified as club classics over the years. And it’s technically dazzling: a this-is-how-it’s-done blueprint for mixes that features the UK DJ duo in artful and butter-smooth form as they slip each track into the next, replicating the emotional tides and currents of their residency at Renaissance in Derby. More than that though, <i>Renaissance: The Mix Collection</i> is a vital artefact in the history of UK club culture—a three-hours-plus document of dance music diversifying and innovating during the early ’90s as it sprouted from the underground to take its latest grip on the mainstream. The mix comes in three parts, and on this first installment, Sasha and Digweed lean into the progressive house movement. Here, artists such as Leftfield, Sunscreem, and Bedrock—Digweed’s own partnership with Nick Muir—restate the possibilities for house music by exploring new textures and atmospheres while pulling from multiple styles and genres.

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Tracklist

  1. 1-01Song Of Life (Lemon Interupt Mix)5:26
  2. 1-02Song Of Life (Dub For Life Mix)4:02
  3. 1-03Song Of Life (Steppin' Razor Mix)2:16
  4. 1-04For What You Dream Of (Full On Renaissance Mix)6:19
  5. 1-05Chronoclasm2:37
  6. 1-06De Niro (The Spaceflight Remix)6:06
  7. 1-07State Of Mind (Quiet Mix)1:43
  8. 1-08V.O.A.T (Original Mix)5:28
  9. 1-09aPerfect Motion (Simple Dub Mix)1:28
  10. 1-09bPerfect Motion (Boys Own Mix)8:41
  11. 1-10Love & Happiness (Junior Boys Own Super Dub)4:27
  12. 1-11Keep On (Pressin' On) (Didn't I Show Ya Luv?)5:48
  13. 1-12aBladerunner4:24
  14. 1-12b'Til We Meet Again (Brothers In Rhythm Perkappella)4:24
  15. 1-13House Stompin' (The Martian Invasion)7:02
  16. 1-14Child Bride (Feedback Max Mix)4:28
  17. 1-15Renaissance (John Digweed's Full On Mix)7:41
  18. 2-01aA Space Ship Lands Emitting Silvery Light 1:45
  19. 2-01bSlid (PDF Mix)2:58
  20. 2-02Let's Get This Party Started (Party Mix)5:20
  21. 2-03Slid (Scat And Sax Frenzy)5:01
  22. 2-04Trust (Pink Mix)5:02
  23. 2-05Trance Wave 1 (Oriental Psycho Estmix)2:01
  24. 2-06Talk To Me (Sasha's Full Master Mix)7:04
  25. 2-07Angel7:18
  26. 2-08aMismoplastico (Dirtysyncomix)2:21
  27. 2-08bMismoplastico (Rubber Mix)1:09
  28. 2-09Mismoplastico (Original Remix)5:29
  29. 2-10Always (Psychedelic Martini Remix)3:39
  30. 2-11Not Over Yet (Perfecto Mix)5:47
  31. 2-12She Holds The Key (H.A.L.F. I'm A Believer Mix)4:16
  32. 2-13Do You Wanna Know (Gut Drum Mix)5:07
  33. 2-14Tranceillusion (Original Mix)3:16
  34. 2-15Was That All It Was (Def Mix)7:07
  35. 3-01How Can I Love You More (QAT Mix)7:20
  36. 3-02Go (Nightime Mix)5:19
  37. 3-03Show Some Love (Original Dub)6:38
  38. 3-04Little Bullet (High Velocity Mix)6:20
  39. 3-05Sublime Theme (Dub)3:48
  40. 3-06Another Sleepless Night (Bassman Mix)4:17
  41. 3-07The Age Of Love Suite (Trance Dub + Fantasy Dub)4:48
  42. 3-08They're Here (D-Ream Dream)6:10
  43. 3-09Solar Plexus3:31
  44. 3-10Ethnic Prayer (Euro Mix)5:32
  45. 3-11Bombscare3:32
  46. 3-12The Age Of Love (Watch Out For Stella Club Mix)6:14
  47. 3-13It's My Pleasure (Club Mix)5:24
  48. 3-14Dirty4:03

Sound DNA

  • Electronic
  • House
  • layered
  • euphoric
  • club

Album notes

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Notes from the original pressing. Later editions may differ.

Released in a multi-fold Digipak, with most early copies having a transparent tracing paper type outer slip sleeve.
Studio mixed rather than live, featuring various overdubbed effects throughout the mix.
Cat# appears: "RenMix 1CD" (sleeve) / "RENMIX 1 CD" (CDs).
1-01 to 1-03: Written, produced & mixed by Leftfield. Licensed from Hard Hands.
1-04: Written by Digweed/Muir/Leeming. Produced by Digweed. Licensed from Stress Records.
1-05: Written by Simpson/Hall/Brown. Produced by Rhythm Invention. Licensed from Warp Records.
1-06: Written by Holmes/Beedle/Edwards. Produced by Ash/Holmes/ Co-produced by Edwards. Licensed from EMI Records.
1-07: Written by Ambrosio. Produced by Memphisto (sic). Licensed from Many Edizioni Musicali Srl.
1-08: Written & produced by Simmons/Harrison. Licensed from Bluebird Records.
1-09a and 1-09b: Written, produced & mixed by Sunscream (sic). Licensed from Sony Musical Entertainment (UK) Ltd.
1-11: Written & produced by That Kid Chris Staropoli for Blade To Rhythm Music Productions. Licensed from Digital Dungeon Records.
1-12a: Written by Vangelis. Produced by Dodici/Neri/Baroni/Mr. Muzak. Licensed from Dig It International.
1-12b: Written by Saunderson/Grey. Produced by Saunderson. Licensed from Virgin Records.
1-13: Written by Auerbach/Travell/Baker. Produced by Bump. Licensed from Goodboy Records.
1-14: Written by Fellowes/Motion. Produced by Fernley. Licensed from One Off Recordings.
1-15: Written by Pickering/Heard. Produced by M-People. Licensed from BMG Records (UK) Ltd.
2-01a: [uncredited.]
2-01b: Written & produced by Fluke. Licensed from Virgin Records.
2-02: Written by Dario T/Squiggley P/M Conte. Licensed from Flying Records Productions.
2-03: Written & produced by Fluke. Licensed from Virgin Records.
2-04: Written by Astuti. Produced by Anziano for Nonsense Productions. Licensed from Disco Magic Srl.
2-05: Written by Canepa. Licensed from MBG International Records.
2-06: Written by Belgrave/Black/Quinn. Produced by Hysterix. Licensed from BMG Records (UK) Ltd.
2-07: Written by Annadin. Produced by Valentine. Licensed from Big Fish Music Ltd.
2-08a to 2-09: Written & produced by Hornbostel/Marvin. Licensed from Expanded Music. [2.08b: uncredited, but same track.]
2-10: Written by Sabadin/Zennaro. Produced by Sabadin/Zen/Ems. Licensed from Energy Productions Srl.
2-11: Written by Davis/Oakenfold/Wyzgowski. Produced by Oakenfold/Osbourne. Licensed from Perfecto Records.
2-12: Written by Bryant/Throup. Produced by Gleadall/Secret Life. Licensed from Pulse-8 Records.
2-13: Written by Scheller/Tye. Produced by Scheller. Remixed by Deighton. Licensed from Primavera Records.
2-14: Written & produced by Hornbostel/Marvin. Licensed from Expanded Music.
2-15: Written by Conlon/Ursy/Jr./Butler. Produced by Marshall Jefferson. Licensed from EMI Music.
3-01: Written by Pickering/Heard. Produced by M-People/Heard. Licensed from BMG Records (UK) Ltd.
3-02: Written by Hall. Produced by Moby. Licensed from Instinct Records.
3-03: Written & produced by Jaco. Licensed from Warp Records.
3-04: Written by Forbes/May. Produced by Spooky. Licensed from Guerilla.
3-05: Written by Brown/Drinnan. Produced by Brown/Gypsy. Licensed from 23rd Precinct Recordings Ltd.
3-06: Written by Wilson/Amos. Licensed from BMG Records (UK) Ltd.
3-07: Written by Franciosa for Nonsense Productions. Licensed from Novamute.
3-08: Written EMF. Produced by Jazzaed for Strychnine Productions/Dench/Atkin. Licensed from EMI Records Ltd.
3-09: Written, mixed & produced by Jay Relf/ Licensed from Entity Records.
3-10: Written by Scott/Miller/Drinnan. Produced by Scott/Miller/Gypsy. Licensed from 23rd Precinct Recordings Ltd.
3-11: Written by Playford/O'Keefe/Colebrooke. Produced by Playford. Licensed from Moving Shadow Record Company.
3-12: Written by Sanchioni/Cherchia. Produced by Samyn. Mixed by Jam El Mar & Marc Spoon. Licensed from React Records.
3-13: Written by Wills/Hevia/Quin. Produced by Hevia/Quin. Licensed from Network Records.
3-14: Written & produced by Smith/Hyde/Emerson. Licensed from Junior Boys Own.
Project co-ordinator - Neil Rushton for Network (with loads of help from Judy).
Special thanks from Network to Geoff Oakes for making Renaissance happen and being a mate, Mark and Adam at Renaissance for being so helpful, Dominic Green at Baseroom for coming up with the original idea and getting things rolling, Sasha and Diggers for doing such a great job, Seven and Dobbs at 7pm for helping making things happen, all the record labels (majors and indies) who gave us their tracks and trusted we wouldn’t ruin them! Dave, Roger and everyone else at 3MV for being the ultimate "M C Law" and clearing all the tracks - never has one person been so patient!
From Geoff Oakes & Renaissance:
My lasting gratitude to Sasha & John Digweed, who as both friends & DJ’s have given us such good memories.
Very special thanks: Mark Wheaton, Joanna, Neil & all at Network, Ian Ossia, Dominic Green & M-People.
Thanks: Nick Gundill, Karl Aussia & Lesslie, Adam Poole, Richard Benson, The Face, Mix-Mag, Chris Howe, Dave Seaman, Jeremy Healy, Alistair Whitehead, Nigel Dawson, Nicky Holloway, Bedrock, The Chuff Chuff Boys, Mike Pickering, De-Construction, A+M, The Conservatory - Derby, The Que Club, Venue 44, Seven & Dobbs, Francesca & Jenny Renamo, The Welsh Lads, Halo, Lamb Clothing - Nottingham, (Stace Bass, Kimball, Dave, Ace, Jimmy, Scott - Orlando), Tuckey Print & all those familiar faces at Renaissance.
Mixing & additional production by Sasha for 7PM Management.
For further info about Renaissance & future events: 0782 514573 or 0782 514603.
Sleeve notes: Richard Benson, The Face, 1994.
"We are the music makers. We are the dreamers of dreams… …We are the movers and shakers. Of the world forever, it seems.
– Arthur O’Shaungenssy, Ode".
Tracks not mentioned on the release:
- 1-09a: Sunscreem "Perfect Motion (Simple Dub Mix)".
- 2-01a: Tomita "A Space Ship Lands Emitting Silvery Light".
- 2-08b: Virtualmismo "Mismoplastico (Rubber Mix)".
Track errors:
- Nearly all tracks do not have the Featuring or Vocals credits, and some Remix credits (hence "Uncredited"), which are taken from the individual releases.
- 1-05: title appears as "Chronoclasm (opens in a new tab)", but is also the same as the "Chronoclasm (Nick Simpson's Portable Mix) (opens in a new tab)" version (on the 12").
- 1-06: title appears as "De Niro (Spaceflight Remix)", rather than the correct "De Niro (The Spaceflight Remix) (opens in a new tab)" on original releases.
- 1-11: title appears as "Keep On Pressin' On (Didn't I Show You Luv Mix)", rather than the correct "Keep On (Pressin' On) (Didn't I Show Ya Luv?) (opens in a new tab)" on original releases.
- 1-13: title appears as "House Stompin' (Big Bump Mix)", but is the same as the "House Stompin' (The Martian Invasion) (opens in a new tab)" mix on the 12" release.
- 1-15: title appears as "Renaissance (John Digweeds Full On Mix)", rather than the correct "Renaissance (John Digweed's Full On Mix) (opens in a new tab)" on original releases.
- 2-01b & 2-03: title appears as "Slide", rather than the correct "Slid".
- 2-03: title appears as "Slid (Scat And Frenzy)", rather than the correct "Slid (Scat And Sax Frenzy) (opens in a new tab)" or "Slid (The Scat And Sax Frenzy Mix) (opens in a new tab) on original releases.
- 2-05: title appears as "Trance 1 (Oriental Psycho Estmix)", rather than the correct "Trance Wave 1 (Oriental Psycho Estmix) (opens in a new tab)" or "Trance Wave One (Oriental Psyco Estmix) (opens in a new tab)" on original releases.
- 2-06: a writing credit appears for a "Quinn", but is likely wrong.
- 2-13: remix artist Paul Brogden doesn't appear in the credits (opens in a new tab), only Justin Deighton and Gut Drum.
- 3-05: wrongly credited to artist Havana, instead of the correct related artist "Sublime".
- 3-07: title appears as "Age Of Love (Trance Dub + Fantasy Mix)", rather than the correct "The Age Of Love Suite (Trance Dub + Fantasy Dub) (opens in a new tab)".
- 3-12: title appears as "Age Of Love (Watch Out For Stella Mix)", rather than the correct "The Age Of Love (Watch Out For Stella Club Mix) (opens in a new tab)".

Credits

The people behind it.

Performers

  • Carol LeemingFEATURING FEATURING , VOCALS VOCALS , FEATURING
  • Deborah DaviesVOCALS
  • Fulvio PerniolaPROGRAMMED BY
  • Jimi PoloFEATURING FEATURING , VOCALS VOCALS
  • KYOFEATURING VOCALS
  • Marco SartorelloSAXOPHONE
  • Viola WillsFEATURING, VOCALS LYRICS BY, VOCALS VOCALS

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