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Range Music NYC is an online vinyl record shop specializing in dance influenced music. Owned and operated by Joe Gomez who ran Downtown Records during the 1980’s, the focus has and always is about music that not only moves the body but touches the soul. Their motto “Music For The Dancer In You” is meant to embody the power music has to enrich each person’s life. They currently host a weekly event at Deep Dive in Brooklyn (Tuesday evenings from 7 PM until closing) called the Range Music NYC Selector Series, which invites and showcases local and international vinyl DJs playing their favorite records.
Is there anything on the Nutria label that I don’t love? This new EP by Leo Kal (The
Roots EP) hits on all cylinders right out of the gate. This is the fourth release on this
label which is a subsidiary of the NDATL family. I must start with my favorite track which
is the title track of this EP. ‘Roots” is a beautiful percussive and jazzy journey, like taking
a drive down a coastal roadway on an early sunny morning. This one is great to listen to
over and over, and you will find your body moving as well. “Second Eyes” is a well
orchestrated broken beat excursion. Mindful breathing and enjoying the company of that
special someone on their comfy couch. The other three tunes are definitely for getting
up and dancing. Fantastic rhythms and carefully placed percussion and keyboard riffs
will make you move. A great collection of music from the Nutria label. Don’t miss out on
their earlier releases as well.
Joe Gomez
There is a saying that people who introduce you to new music are important. I have
been fortunate enough to be able to introduce new music to people for a very long time,
but this release was brought to my attention by Douglas Sherman (The Loft, 7 th
Heaven).
Th release is from a Paris based Loft style event called “The Party”. This is their new
record label and first release. A two-track record with a definite party attitude. The A
side is a funk rock dance track with a wailing electric guitar, horn stabs and a chunky
groove to make you move across a dance floor. The vocals tell a different story, almost
as though an unexpected guest arrives at the party and tries to reignite an amorous
relationship that they cut off but now have reconsidered. One can picture the words
being sung as the person gleefully dances away into the crowd.
The second track on the B side is my favorite of the two. Latin percussive rhythm and
catchy guitar riffs float the dancer around and around. Shake your money maker and
slide across to the person you know very well to show off your new found happy feet
tune.
Joe Gomez
There is not a better collection of artists and music then on the Ten Lovers “Best Of”
compilations. 30 years is a milestone accomplishment. This one is called Frisson EP
Part 1 and as I always am excited to be part of their history, there is a special Range
Music NYC exclusive version to celebrate and acknowledge this great label.
OK so I am going to admit if I see Han Litz on a record, I will definitely want a copy for
myself. The first track by Sound Signals does feature Mr. Litz and the jazzy house
combination doesn’t fail to take you on a musical high. Yes, my favorite but not that any
of the others lack the same energy or creative ingenuity of uniting beautiful sounds to an
infectious beat. So, the second cut on the A side by Future Jazz Ensemble does just
that. A dubby bass line and driving drum beat give this downtempo groove the right
feeling to fit the title “Don’t Be Afraid” to move that is. As always there is no B side to the
Ten Lovers releases just the AA sides. Mike Perras starts off “Sweet One” with such
pretty woodwinds that lead into a sax solo which lets you lose yourself. And yes, it will
make you dance with that hi-hat playfulness. AA2 brings you Stefano De Santis’s
“Simple Things”. Dance music at its best. Great percussive movements accentuated by
the keyboard mastery taking you deeper into groove.
Joe Gomez
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