Paul Hazendonk – Sound Shifting: Versatility
aaamusic | On 22, May 2011
Paul Hazendonk, the unstoppable force behind Manual Music as well as one half of DJ and production duo Furrr & Hazendonk, presents a new double compilation album – Sound Shifting: Versatility.
album is released on Manual Music: A multi-faceted music company involved with publishing, distribution and music release across an eclectic range of sublabels.
A pet project for Hazendonk the album showcases his ability to mix a bundle of new and classic tunes. An artist who claims to be influenced by ‘funk, basslines and melodies’, this is clearly in evidence here as he deftly curates an impressive collection of tracks.
There is a noticeable gear change between CD1 and CD2, shifting from funky club grooves to introspective electronica. It’s a real ‘something for everyone’ selection, illustrating the excellent taste that has helped Hazendonk come so far in the industry.
CD1 is ‘Body’ and so it is fitting that it has more of a danceable flavour. An accessible and straightforward album, it also gives Hazendonk the opportunity to showcase some of Manual Music’s artists, including Examine and Matador. It’s the perfect album to get you in the mood for a night on the tiles, and includes a cheeky showcase of top new Furrr & Hazendonk single Het Spierenburg Effect.
CD2 is ‘Mind’ and has more of an introspective vibe. Opening with Dual Shaman’s White Rose – a burst of delightfully atmospheric electronica – this half of the mix has lots to offer those into their deep electronic explorations. That is not to say that it’s without its move rave-spirited moments though, like 2008’s De Minimal Die Nu HipIs from Egbert.
Body and Mind, like Yin and Yang, is a perfectly balanced duo. On Sound Shifting: Versatility Hazendonk has cherry-picked an epic selection of tunes that should delight hardcore music fans and prove educational to those less familiar with the genres covered.
CD1 – Body
01. Doubtingthomas – It Keeps You Occupied While You’re On The Flight
02. Thomas Lauren – Perception
03. Andreas Bergmann – Redeye
04. Aebeloe – Wait For Me
05. Furrr & Hazendonk – Het Spierenburg Effect
06. Aron Duijndam – Kazern
07. Lights Electronika – RA (Piek & Thinaik Reinterpretation)
08. El Catrin – Fashionably Puffin
09. Vozmediano – El Che
10. Bas Amro – Sunday Rut
11. Klankarbeit – Yummie
12. Rauwkost – Pleasure Pleaser
13. Alexis Tyrel – Take It Slow
14. Boris Ross – Piece Of Mind
15. Examine – Be Square
16. Matador – Blond Slackers
CD2 – Mind
01. Dual Shaman – The White Rose
02. Lanny May – Mittelmeer
03. North Structure – Unfulfilled Wishes
04. Blashko – Comeback (Davor O’s Return To The Remix)
05. Aebeloe – Manu
06. PHM – Collapse
07. Groj – Anges D’Ekhydhia (Cora Novoa remix)
08. CardioWave – Long Island
09. Luke Mandala & Paul Hazendonk – Sparkle Pony
10. Roger Martinez – Moment
11. Egbert – De Minimal Die Nu Hip Is
12. Roland M Dill – Chocolate Brain
13. Rolando Vallice – The 2nd Argument
14. Noraj Cue – Mental Violence
15. Alessandro Diga & Nappa – April’s Sun
Paul Hazendonk – Sound Shifting: Versatility is out from today on Manual Music and available on CD, and digital exclusively available on www.beatport.com. The compilation album is available on all other online music retailers from May 30th.
