Aardvark Records
25-04-2005, 07:34 PM
There is a general rule of thumb when it comes to party locations and dance
music with an edge - where there are surfers there is always a wicked party
and rave scene. The nascent South African rave and party scene faced stiff
competition from established Southern Hemisphere party locations. The South
African scene attracts the party cognoscenti, those who are "in the know"
and like to party off the beaten track. It's earthy, it's tribal and very
much "non-commercial". Think about the vibe of late 80's Ibiza and Goa and
you're just about there.
The same holds true for South Africa's top dance DJs and producers. They,
too, have been overlooked. That's set to change. Eric McCallaghan is one of
South Africa's most-released trance and progressive music producers. His
tracks (under his own label, Beats Me Records) has releases on more than a
million printed CDs through 85 compilations, 16 singles, 3 albums and 18 12"
vinyl's, with more than 30 songs licensed to international companies.
Eric writes hooks that are as sharp as a Khoisan spearhead. His rhythms have
an exquisite timing that borders almost on the tribal. And he knows how to
get the most out of a beat. The genres of trance and progressive house were
always going to be a natural outlet for Eric's talents. The synths produce
mashed up FX and mayhem one minute, only to be euphoric in the next. Eric's
tracks are many things - but never predictable. Add superb vocal talents to
the mix, and you get tracks that work on every level. The vibe can be as
hard as a set wave's pit or as warm as the South African Bergwind.
Check out the cuts from "Everytime this song plays" online:
http://www.aardvarkrecords.co.uk/ericmindex.htm
music with an edge - where there are surfers there is always a wicked party
and rave scene. The nascent South African rave and party scene faced stiff
competition from established Southern Hemisphere party locations. The South
African scene attracts the party cognoscenti, those who are "in the know"
and like to party off the beaten track. It's earthy, it's tribal and very
much "non-commercial". Think about the vibe of late 80's Ibiza and Goa and
you're just about there.
The same holds true for South Africa's top dance DJs and producers. They,
too, have been overlooked. That's set to change. Eric McCallaghan is one of
South Africa's most-released trance and progressive music producers. His
tracks (under his own label, Beats Me Records) has releases on more than a
million printed CDs through 85 compilations, 16 singles, 3 albums and 18 12"
vinyl's, with more than 30 songs licensed to international companies.
Eric writes hooks that are as sharp as a Khoisan spearhead. His rhythms have
an exquisite timing that borders almost on the tribal. And he knows how to
get the most out of a beat. The genres of trance and progressive house were
always going to be a natural outlet for Eric's talents. The synths produce
mashed up FX and mayhem one minute, only to be euphoric in the next. Eric's
tracks are many things - but never predictable. Add superb vocal talents to
the mix, and you get tracks that work on every level. The vibe can be as
hard as a set wave's pit or as warm as the South African Bergwind.
Check out the cuts from "Everytime this song plays" online:
http://www.aardvarkrecords.co.uk/ericmindex.htm