JONATHAN MEYER
MANY THINGS EP
Madhouse Records, 19th September 2011 KCTDL1125 Digital Download
Jonathan Meyer is a man that’s passionate about music. Not content with being a producer, he’s also a DJ and a drummer. Over the last ten years he’s risen through the ranks, performing alongside Tony Humphries, and with Cirque Du Soleil, as well as remixing and producing albums of material.
Jonathan’s Many Things EP takes us immediately back to the pure house days with “Back Zone”, complete with piano and string lines reminiscent of early nineties clubbing. The retro feel doesn’t overtake though, and still cuts the mustard on the dancefloor!
“Echoes” is a little more laid back and chugs along with a synth-led groove, almost 80s in essence but with drums chunky enough to make you wanna move.
“Sanctuary” is much more stripped back and experimental with live percussive elements, and almost film soundtrack-ish in vibe.
The sax gets a good and proper airing on “Welcome Mr Fuzz” as it’s sultry tones float over Jonathan’s crisp beats and electronic bassline. This one takes you back to the disco days, and it’s definitely one for the terraces!
Rounding off this neat package is “Toms Over” where Jonathan really shows his drumming skills with some fancy tom-tom and cowbell action over some driving 4x4 beats and synth stabs.
If this isn’t enough for you we’ve got an extra special treat in the form of a Kerri Chandler Remix of “Toms Over” too! Kerri plays up the live percussion to great effect, pouring his own personal groove all over the beats and keeping things raw!
Early DJ Support & Feedback:
Fish Go Deep: ‘Kerri's remix is rocking. Fierce groove and tasty toms!!’ – 4/5
Jose Carretas: ‘great ep, love Kerri's mix, he never fail's!’ – 5/5
Nick Harris (NRK): ‘It's all about the Kerri remix for me, love it, love everything Kerri does and always support’ – 4/5
Steve Mill: ‘Fantastic summerish music all the way guys.Right on time for the beach parties here in Greece!Thanks’ – 5/5
Booker T: ‘Sanctuary is a great track’
Sy Sez: ‘Kerri's mix is pure fire....got my support in the clubs.... late night biznesss’
Robert Owens: ‘cool mix love the vibe’
DJ EZ: ‘Cool!’
Aga Heller: ‘Nice sound! Quite oldschool, but like it anyway!’
Phil Asher: ‘Kerri’s Remix is Dope!’ – 5/5
Supernova: ‘Nice vibes, thanks!’
Tony Lionni: ‘Thanks will play Toms over Kerri chandler mix.’
Tony Humphries: ‘Wicked tracks on this EP! We've been playing all of them with great reaction on the dancefloor..’ – 5/5
Ross Allen: ‘back zone and Keri's mix are the ones’
Aaron Ross: ‘NICE!!!!’ – 5/5
Jon Cutler: ‘Kerri Brings the RAW!’
Julius Papp: ‘"Many Things" it is! An eclectic collection of tracks here - just the way I like it! Can't resist Kerri's variation of "Tom's Over" but also vibin' to "Echoes" and "Welcome Mr Fuzz."’ – 4/5
Victor Simonelli: ‘Downloading now will play at all upcoming gigs’ – 4/5
For more info and interviews contact:
neil@championrecords.co.uk // 020 8961 5202
www.madhouserecordsinc.com
