Danny Breaks ? The Octopus (Intergalactic Starfighter)
MED Ft. Dudley Perkins ? Now U Know
Trickski ? Sunshine Fu*k Part 1
Genre ? Too
Jeremy Ellis ? 86 (Verbs)
Kirk Degiorgio Presents As One ? Rumours
Motorcitysoul ? Aura
Solid Groove ? Flookin'
Audiomontage ? Vision 2 Vision
Vince Watson ? The Way It's Meant To Be
Shur-I-Kan ? Living Inside
Soul Mekanik ? Robots
Artec ? Sweet Music
Balil ? Flux
Tom Middleton Presents AMBA ? Margherita
Tom Middleton and Mark Pritchard?s partnership as Global Communication began in 1991. Since then the pair has recorded music across all facets of electronic music (and with impressive results) under several aliases, inclu... more »ding Jedi Knights, Link, The Reload, and Chameleon ? while their most infamous name is Global Communication for ambient, house, and downtempo. Tom and Mark join forces once again on Fabric 26, a polished selection from two of electronic music?s most accomplished producers. It flows through the newest directions in hip hop, a mash up of broken and deep house, techno and electro styles, to the final exclusive downtempo track from Tom Middleton. As AMBA, he shows his latest direction ? a love of aural elegance, simplicity, melody and harmony in keeping with the tradition of Global Communication; pure emotion in sound.« less
Tom Middleton and Mark Pritchard?s partnership as Global Communication began in 1991. Since then the pair has recorded music across all facets of electronic music (and with impressive results) under several aliases, including Jedi Knights, Link, The Reload, and Chameleon ? while their most infamous name is Global Communication for ambient, house, and downtempo. Tom and Mark join forces once again on Fabric 26, a polished selection from two of electronic music?s most accomplished producers. It flows through the newest directions in hip hop, a mash up of broken and deep house, techno and electro styles, to the final exclusive downtempo track from Tom Middleton. As AMBA, he shows his latest direction ? a love of aural elegance, simplicity, melody and harmony in keeping with the tradition of Global Communication; pure emotion in sound.
CD Reviews
Diversity from G.C., as always
M. Fulkerson | Portland, Oregon | 03/22/2006
(4 out of 5 stars)
"First off, this is a Fabric CD and anyone educated knows that Fabric is a night club that releases a string of MIX cd's from well-known artists. If you don't already know these are mixed compilation cd's than that's your problem.
Getting that out of the way, this is a nice job of showing Global Communication fans exactly what Tom Middleton and Mark Pritchard are up to these days and showcasing their ever eclectic tastes. The mix CD is split up into two parts, the first half being Pritchard's choices and the second being Middleton's. Pritchard, who also records as Harmonic 33 and Troubleman, starts it off with hip-hop, latin rhythms and downtempo grooves that leads seamlessly into Middleton's groovy house meanderings. Personally, I appreciate what Pritchard has been doing as of late more than Middleton's Cosmos project and recent obsession with cheese-house but one still appreciates the impeccable pastings of sound that these two come up with; they both have the ability to make you appreciate sounds you don't normally give the time of day.
At the end of it, you still come out having a deep respect for Global Communication and their influence on electronic music as a whole. If you want classic original material from these guys, start digging and make sure you purchase "76:14", "Pentamorous Metamorphosis" and "New School Science", just for starters. Just keep in mind this CD is not original G.C. material. However, there is one new track at the end from Amba, which is Middleton's own project and one that he's been discussing for five years now. Apparently, there is a forthcoming album from Amba so keep your eyes peeled!"
Not the usual Fabric
S. Derry | 03/31/2006
(1 out of 5 stars)
"I read the reviews for this mix album and it seemed like i couldnt be getting a better cd but i was pretty dissapointed. I liked the Cosmos cd and some previous G.Communication but this mix isnt what i expected. It starts out promising but quickly changes with a selection of pretty shameful hip hop. I am a big hip hop fan and the stuff on here doesnt do the mix any favours. I also thought the change of tempos was a bit jumpy and it just never seems to go anywhere. I was waiting for some good tech house to kick in but it is all a bit 'bar friendly' if you know what i mean. If you are looking for good Fabriclive compilations i'd go for.....Freestylers, Plump Djs, James Lavelle and Aim. This one just didnt impress"
Excellent, Forward-Thinking Tunes From A Fabulously Multi-Fa
R. Watters | Naboo | 05/11/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"It looks as though certain earlier-reviewers of this installation of Fabric releases are disappointed because they were expecting the boxed and packaged former sounds of Global Communication. I would like to remind them that things change and progress...and influences evolve and create new passion. For me, this was the case upon listening to this cd for the first time. From beginning to end, I was taken on a journey of sounds and rhythms that have no place in the mainstream yet felt familiar. I clearly recognized what it was about each of the tracks chosen by these brilliant producers/dj's that fit their musical personalities and complimented each other so well. I still have chills! So maybe it's not the techy-ambient tunes you miss and were hoping to hear, but it is something new and offbeat, yet lush and mezmerizing and MOVING. Give it another listen and this time, HEAR WHAT THEY ARE COMMUNICATING!"
Global Communication IS the Jedi Knights!
Marc Gustafson | San Diego, CA United States | 04/21/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Bottom line: If you like Tom Middleton's dance mixes (Sound of the Cosmos, The Trip) or Jedi Knights' production, you're going to love this! Buy it!
Ok, this is not much like other Global Communication releases, but that's no reason for such animosity. For legal reasons, the duo of Tom Middleton and Mark Pritchard cannot use the name Jedi Knights any more (remember that George Lucas guy?). Previously, Jedi Knights was their avenue for releasing their space-funk oriented material, and their popular Global Communication moniker was reserved for techno-ambient musings. So, this managed to confuse some people, which is unfortunate because this album really deserves high praise. This is not an ambient album, but it is a superb example of the sweet booty-shaking tunes these guys are also known for. Just a glance at the track list alone should awake shivers in electronic music fanatics, since it features tunes from Dabrye, Trickski, As One, Vince Watson, Shur-i-kan, and Balil (better known as Black Dog) as well as a new tune from Tom Middleton himself! The album also ventures into some excellent hip-hop that seems to be disappointing other reviewers, but I am enjoying it a lot. However, I feel the album just keeps getting better as it goes on (although Dabrye does rule) and by the end, we're into some of the sugariest detroit-styled techno you will ever hear. It's expertly mixed with tunes you won't get on any other compilation/mix, and you know it's done with love since it's got the GC name. What more do you want people? Oh, and by the way, I love 76:14 too, but that doesn't mean you can't enjoy other types of music as well."
Middleton tha masta
Boony | West Side | 04/25/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"... this is not a "typical fabric" mix, but why does it HAVE to be one!? The hip hop AND the deep house combination is PROPER. Tom Middleton is a musical genius, everything he touches shines. Excellent tracks for any occasion........ excellent varietal selection."
Track Listings (22) - Disc #1