Reviews
Da Funk-The Last Dance Review (MM)
07/08/2012 07:23 PM
Acryl Music's head honcho Daniel Kneubühler aka. Da Funk takes a break from his usual deep house sound and ventures off to the sunny side of electronic dance music, cosmic disco! "The Last Dance" is the latest release on Dany's label as it caters two brand new tracks that will definitely take you to places you've never been to before.
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Da Funk-Clavia Aurea Review (YATM)
06/03/2012 06:06 PM
One of the most underrated producers in house music and a personal favourite of ours, Da Funk hails from Zurich, Switzerland. His own imprint Acryl Music has been firing out some fantastic releases since 2004, and his own productions and remixes have become mainstays in many discerning DJ's boxes over the years.
His latest release on Dutchie Music 'Clavia Aurea' however, really is something special. Often it's one great track that defines a producer; sometimes it's a debut release, and sometimes it takes several years to happen. In our opinion, 'Clavia Aurea' might just be Da Funk's moment in the sunshine.
Uplifting, beautiful, bordering on euphoric, but with a real elegance and sense of cool throughout, this track could easily stand comparisons to vintage Milton Jackson or Scope productions. But I would argue there is even more personality, warmth, soul and to this record- it really makes you tingle in all the right places. If dropped at the right moment to an open-minded dancefloor, this track has the potential to create one of those life-changing clubbing moments.
'Clavia Aurea' is out now on Dutchie Music, with remixes to follow.
www.youandthemusic.com
Da Funk-Need For Faith Review
24/12/2011 01:34 PM
Swiss producer and Acryl Music head honcho Da Funk, takes over for the label's golden release, "Need For Faith"!
Acryl Music has been industry since 2004, but it is only now that the label releases its 50th release-- a clear sign that it's always quality over quantity for Da Funk and the guys behind the label.
Together with the original, expect authentic deep house remixes from Si Brad (Simon Bradshaw), Pete Moss, Elmar Schubert, and Q-Burns Abstract Message.
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Acryl Music has been industry since 2004, but it is only now that the label releases its 50th release-- a clear sign that it's always quality over quantity for Da Funk and the guys behind the label.
Together with the original, expect authentic deep house remixes from Si Brad (Simon Bradshaw), Pete Moss, Elmar Schubert, and Q-Burns Abstract Message.
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Da Funk-Zurich, Switzerland Review (Klang Der Nacht)
12/03/2011 11:56 AM
Musik für kommende Frühlingsstunden..
Freunde der gepflegten Housebeats aufgepasst! Warme Sounds sind im Umflauf für kältegeplagte Ohren. Die 5. Ausgabe der Dutchie Worldwide Reihe kommt direkt aus Zürich. Gemixt von Produzent und DJ Da Funk (Acryl Music). Das in Miami ansässige Label Dutchie Music hat sich den deepen Housebeats verschrieben. Von roh bis sanft.
Die fünfte Ausgabe greift auf den Dutchie Music-Katalog zurück, präsentiert Unveröffentlichtes und ist angereichert mit einigen Stücken des Labels Acryl Music. Mit dabei Artists wie The Timewriter, Jay Tripwire, Beat Pharmacy, Elmar Schubert, Jon Silva, Harold Heath und Da Funk selber. Definitiv Musik für das Warten auf den Frühling.
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Jevne-Following The System (incl. Da Funk Remix) Review (Klubber)
26/02/2011 09:45 AM
Mineapolis vio nacer a este productor norteamericano llamado Jevne.
De entrega house atolondrado diria yo, se puede catalogar este tema original que nos presenta en esta serie regular que saca al mercado el próximo més de Marzo, y que sobre todo suena a house descontrolado con vocales y que busca la pista con poco orden y sobrecargando los sonidos en todos sus rangos. Problema al que se le une el track original del mismo productor que cierra el ep.
Asunto aparte es el remix del suizo Da Funk, que transformando por completo el tema y respetando alguna de las frecuencias como el vocal femenino alcanza a conectar con un house de tintes progresivos y atmosféricos que suena creible y contundente.
Una producción que mejora exponencialmente al original y se puede decir que salva el ep sin duda alguna. Sonido grueso y envolvente que se apodera del escuchante con una producción y sintesis muy interesante.
El remix de Pete Dafeet (Lost my Dog), se queda a medio camino entre ambos, dejando una sensación de deslabazamiento en su producción que no consigue mejorar con una métrica correcta y un sonido eficiente.
Da Funk-Gloomy Scene Review De:Bug
10/01/2011 09:03 PM
“Shake That Thing” ist schon mal eine Ansage. Der langsam immer tiefer rubbelnde Groove auch, aber dann werden die Hintergrundsamples immer intensiver und man hat fast das Gefühl, dass hier jemand einen Technotrack in einem Housegroove zu verstecken sucht.
Brüllende Basslines, schnittige Sequenzen, purer Workout. Der Pablo Fierro Dub macht das einiges smoother, verliert aber in den wohlklingenden Synths manchmal die Übersicht, und die beiden anderen Mixe braucht es nicht.
Bleed (De:Bug)
Brüllende Basslines, schnittige Sequenzen, purer Workout. Der Pablo Fierro Dub macht das einiges smoother, verliert aber in den wohlklingenden Synths manchmal die Übersicht, und die beiden anderen Mixe braucht es nicht.
Bleed (De:Bug)
Craig Stewart-Make Me E.P. (incl. Da Funk Remix) Review
07/01/2011 10:13 AM
Craig Stewart is known for going on a pursuit with Johnny Montana in perfecting moonlight-inspired deep and soulful house music as heard in their productions and remixes like "Lunar Eyes", "Million to One", and "State of Mind". Make Me EP— Stewart's latest release on Acryl Music is quite different— it is minus Johnny Montana and the soulful vibe, but a plus to the technical and groovy sound of the deep! To celebrate this release, Alex V, Office Gossip, and Acryl Music head honcho, Da Funk also contribute their respective remixes to the package.
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Da Funk-Gloomy Scene Review
21/12/2010 01:01 PM
It's been around two years since Acryl Music label owner, Da Funk released material on his label. As he breaks the spell, he sends out his latest craft, "Gloomy Scene" fresh from the deep with remixes courtesy of Pablo Fierro, Addex, and GarcyNoise!
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Da Funk-Come On Review
01/12/2010 09:06 AM
Da Funk-Gated Que E.P. Review
27/09/2010 06:44 PM
One of the veterans in the deep house scene is back with a massive release from 2600 Records! Hailing all the way from Winterthur, Switzerland, Da Funk unleashes his latest five-tracker EP entitled Gated Que containing two original tracks and three remixes from Ivan I & Raygun, Onur Ozman, and Andy Mowat!
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Da Funk-Look Ahead E.P. Review
03/09/2010 11:47 AM
Da Funk-Look Ahead E.P. (Justified Cause - CAUSE015)
Barca based label Justified Cause join the UM family with this cracker by Da Funk - Look Ahead is a sweet sounding deep journey into the Acryl Music founders sound. Warmth and depth, delicate electronic layers and a groove that's just awesome.
The Final Stage picks up the tempo a touch with a dynamic bassline and filtered acidic vibes - mean sounding deep house. And so it goes for the other two tracks too - superb deep house with that techy edge that makes a sound you just want more and more of!
Richie Hartness (Untitled Music)
Barca based label Justified Cause join the UM family with this cracker by Da Funk - Look Ahead is a sweet sounding deep journey into the Acryl Music founders sound. Warmth and depth, delicate electronic layers and a groove that's just awesome.
The Final Stage picks up the tempo a touch with a dynamic bassline and filtered acidic vibes - mean sounding deep house. And so it goes for the other two tracks too - superb deep house with that techy edge that makes a sound you just want more and more of!
Richie Hartness (Untitled Music)
Groove Department-Mai Thai (Da Funk Remix) Review
15/08/2010 11:57 AM
Picking up from the last review for Da Funk's Valverde remix of Stitches by Pete Moss, we once again visit another signature remix from Daniel "Da Funk" Kneubühler, this time, for Groove Department's Mai Thai.
Released under Ready Mix Records, the Da Funk's New York, New York Remix is undeniably one of Dany's breakthrough sound to the more straightforward and chic shade of deep house music. To start off, heavy kicks, echoing vocal snippets, and groovy bass-work get the job done, as the dark chord stabs bring the track to a whole new deep dimension. Moreover, this New York, New York remix caters a very body-moving piano build-up that effortlessly raises the track to its limits, leaving its listeners in great ecstatic awe.
Always a pleasure to have Da Funk here on Soundscapes, his tracks always leave us wanting for more! Support this wonderful release alongside the other records from the package!
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Released under Ready Mix Records, the Da Funk's New York, New York Remix is undeniably one of Dany's breakthrough sound to the more straightforward and chic shade of deep house music. To start off, heavy kicks, echoing vocal snippets, and groovy bass-work get the job done, as the dark chord stabs bring the track to a whole new deep dimension. Moreover, this New York, New York remix caters a very body-moving piano build-up that effortlessly raises the track to its limits, leaving its listeners in great ecstatic awe.
Always a pleasure to have Da Funk here on Soundscapes, his tracks always leave us wanting for more! Support this wonderful release alongside the other records from the package!
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Pete Moss-Stitches (Da Funk's Valverde Remix) Review
01/08/2010 12:13 PM
Aside from being responsible for the six year old deep and tech house label, Acryl Music, Daniel Kneubühler, famously known as Da Funk, has proven himself as an indispensable figure in the scene. His celebrated sound has been characterized to be suave, deep, intoxicating, and sometimes electrifying. This time around, he takes remix duties for American producer Pete Moss and his new track, "Stitches".
The Da Funk's Valverde Remix of "Stitches" is not your ordinary deep house record. In fact, we get to hear a drift to the more atmospheric side of Dany's productions. From the dense and warm atmosphere he incorporates, to the tranquil and climactic peak heard in the track, the Valverde remix is truly a work of mastery and class.
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The Da Funk's Valverde Remix of "Stitches" is not your ordinary deep house record. In fact, we get to hear a drift to the more atmospheric side of Dany's productions. From the dense and warm atmosphere he incorporates, to the tranquil and climactic peak heard in the track, the Valverde remix is truly a work of mastery and class.
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Da Funk-Weekend Rubdown Review
20/07/2010 08:30 PM
With a stage-name that puts his sounds into words, and a release titled in such a hip manner, it looks like Da Funk's latest release on Cabrio Records, "Weekend Rubdown", will surprise quite a number of deep house connoisseurs out there once again.
Moreover, two suave remixes from Mastercris and Ricky Inch heighten the excitement-factor of this release.
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Moreover, two suave remixes from Mastercris and Ricky Inch heighten the excitement-factor of this release.
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Disclosure Project Recordings-Remixes Part 1 Review
02/04/2010 01:20 PM
Various Artists-Remixes Part1 | Disclosure Project Recordings
Kewl Sownd in the Da Funk remix is from that level you can't resist it's sound. The destructive base line will not miss it's purpose, adding atmosphere to a room and filling bodies with its sonic spectrum. This the kind of tracks you like to put on, as it's friendly for the ears and yet, effective for the floor. There's a nice hynotic vibe around without being mind hammering.
M-Lito & Nestora-Flying Over is quality deep house, filled with gently floating strings and little plucky synth sounds as a counter weight for the almost unnoticeable base line.
Do My-Mr. Jones 2010 remix resides in the deep house territory but has a tight rhythm and kick, suitable for those warm up sets or late,late night sets.
What I find remarkable in all Disclosure Project Recordings is the light-hearted atmosphere in their tracks, it keeps the songs fresh and leaves room for the separate sounds the tracks are build up with, to breath. And yet, the songs are complete. The secret of the good producer?
www.culpa-events.be
Paul Eaton-Kewl Sownd (Da Funk's Star Brigade Dub) by Da Funk
Kewl Sownd in the Da Funk remix is from that level you can't resist it's sound. The destructive base line will not miss it's purpose, adding atmosphere to a room and filling bodies with its sonic spectrum. This the kind of tracks you like to put on, as it's friendly for the ears and yet, effective for the floor. There's a nice hynotic vibe around without being mind hammering.
M-Lito & Nestora-Flying Over is quality deep house, filled with gently floating strings and little plucky synth sounds as a counter weight for the almost unnoticeable base line.
Do My-Mr. Jones 2010 remix resides in the deep house territory but has a tight rhythm and kick, suitable for those warm up sets or late,late night sets.
What I find remarkable in all Disclosure Project Recordings is the light-hearted atmosphere in their tracks, it keeps the songs fresh and leaves room for the separate sounds the tracks are build up with, to breath. And yet, the songs are complete. The secret of the good producer?
www.culpa-events.be
Paul Eaton-Kewl Sownd (Da Funk's Star Brigade Dub) by Da Funk
Krummstoff-In A Fog E.P. Review
15/01/2010 11:04 AM
Russel Deeks (i-DJ Magazine) reviewed the Krummstoff-In A Fog E.P. on his very own "This Is Why We Dance" Blog.
