Farley & Heller Deal Out The lovE
cosmic-space-monkey | Massachusetts | 02/02/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Farley & Heller's two cd-set lays out an unprecedented journey into the depths of groove, infused with silky beats, and amazing samples. Once you start listening...you will have a hard time putting this cd down.Disk One one quickly casts its spell on you with a mesmerizing assortment of beats, invigorating layers of groove, and sweet samples.Disk Two is pure love. What more can I say...Farley & Heller launch you into a complex matrix of samples, beats, house, and flowing groove.All in all...be prepared to traverse a silky web of consciousness on many threads of mystical proportion. A must have !"
The late night/chillout CD to finish off a night of clubbin'
J. Taylor | Washington, DC, USA | 02/06/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This was the third and final installment of the Ministry of Sound's Late Night Sessions. The excellence that was demonstrated on the first two CDs in the series (the first mixed by DJ Harvey and the second by X-Press 2) continued with Farley and Heller. The first CD of this compilation has so many tracks that stand-out as real gems like "Ncameu", a very soulful, deep house tune. "Equitorial" is also a soothing track as well, but with a more Latin, tribal beat. One of my favorites is the "The Ride" which is definitely deep house, but on the progressive/trance side. And King Britt's "Scuba" is definitely not to be missed. But, my absolute favorite on CD 1 is "Faith", a very deep, dark, soulful track that lurks around with a very meaningful spoken refrain. After listening to this track, you will definitely believe that "Faith is your best friend." And the Latin-infected "Feel What You Know" will give you a little invigoration before coming back down. The second CD is deeper and slower than the first. It is obvious that there is a progression going on here. As the CD moves, the tracks become darker and more mellow. The best track on CD 2 is Blue Six's "Music and Wine". This is definitely one of the best deep house track ever. It has an excellent groove that certainly helps you relax. And probably many clubbers and househeads can probably relate to the track's chorus. Then comes "Singing Da Blues" which reminds me of Billie Holiday. The track is steady, haunting, almost hypnotic and the acoustic guitar adds the perfect touch. Other favorites are "Float", "Going Away", and "From Nowhere with Love."Overall, this is a fantastic CD. Farley and Heller really did an excellent job choosing, then mixing the tracks together. If you can get your hands on any of the Ministry of Sound's "Late Night Sessions" compilations, you will not be disappointed. This Farley and Heller mix is probably my favorite, but all of them are excellent. These CDs have the quality and skill that are lacking on the MoS' current "Chill-Out" Sessions series."
Predawn hangout, late night rendezvous
Russell E. Scott | Austin, TX | 11/25/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Certain CDs take on characteristics other than the music offered, it's what I would call "flavor". On MOS's Late Night Sessions III, Terry Farley and Pete Heller manage a tour of the late night coffee houses that double as trendy hotspots scattered throughout the UK. The special kind of places where people tend to drift toward, gather, mix, mingle, exchange ideas, contacts, discoveries, share stories, and hip each other to upcoming events. These bastions of culture accidentally become the marks of embarkation for the evenings activities and the ultimate safe return when exhaustion sets in. Places that unintentionally become proving ground on the current scene. This social phenomena is essential in understanding this very comfortable, honest collection of wonderful, downtempo house tunes corralled for this compilation. Farley and Heller know their stuff. Meant as an after-hours cool down collection from the rough and tumble club chaos, these 2 disc serve as an educational journey through the best of house music's history. Not all tunes are current, but remain relative and essential for completion of the project. This isn't just entertainment, it's a package deal of substance and style. 25 choice cuts to numerous too mention but a few: John Cutler and DJ Roman - The Ride, King Britt - Scuba, The Good Reverend Dr. Gary Henry - Faith, Francois K - Time and Space, Scott Grooves - Organ Nights, Blue Six - Music and Wine, Fresh and Low - Going Away, Soul Dharma - Flower, Elegia - From Nowhere With Love, Nick Holder - Paradise, and Mutiny - Bliss. It all has a familiarity like all these tunes have been hanging out together, grooving, being buddies for a long time. Farley and Heller are hipped as the mix flows like the blue river Danube for Mozart in 1755 - clean, uncluttered, with grassy picnic banks, and late night frolicking swims. Grab a latté or Café Oley, add some pastries, crumbled cheese, and gather round with company you love to keep. Late Night Sessions III will score the fond memory deep into your subconscious mind. You can play it back time and again with each spin of this subliminal album."
