Turbo 084 - Tiga - Gentle Giant
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This release is the latest in a series of remix 12-inches from Tiga’s 2009 album Ciao!, featuring some of the most respected and sought-after producers in dance music taking on the most respected and sought-after icon in dance music.
Gentle Giant (featuring James Murphy and Jake Shears)
Remixes by Martyn, Efdemin and Mathew Jonson
When a song means a lot to you personally, having it remixed is a lot like sending your child to undergo plastic surgery. In this case, though, it was like having the operation performed by doctors you respect as musicians.
This is most likely my favorite track off Ciao!, and the response I’ve gotten from fans seems to suggest I’m not alone. They come up to me and say, “Tiga, that was an amazing game of racquetball, but the real reason I’m here is to tell you how much “Gentle Giant” means to me.” And it’s not uncommon for my sports goggles to fill up with salty blue Gatorade tears, mainly because I thought we had been playing squash.
Some may claim that the remixes on this release are too diverse, that they strain the acceptable boundaries of what’s eclectic and what’s too hectic to sex with. And to that I say, “You can’t shame the Rebel, dog. You can’t even try.”
Love,
Tiga
Turbo 080 - Tiga - Overtime
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On April 5th, Tiga continues his series of remix 12”s for songs from his 2009 album Ciao! The ambitious project features some of the most respected and sought-after producers in dance music.
“For these remixes, I looked to Titans. Standing on the roof of my greenhouse, I called out, ‘Hey you, get off of that impossible cloud and into my car. We’re gonna drive all night ‘til we hit Remix City!’”
Overtime
Remixes by Adam Beyer and Jesper Dahlback, Brodinski, Motor City Drum Ensemble and Sei A.
“These producers represent four sides of the Commemorative Dance Coin. To me, variety is that spicy element that seasons the living of our very lives.”
Tiga could not be more excited about these vinyl releases, and wants nothing more than fans to share in his enthusiasm. “If you purchase all four, I will write your name and credit card information in a special leather-bound book. Also one copy will include a silver ticket, which you can trade in for a golden ticket. Which does nothing.”
“I’m a dreamer. I see the world through groove-colored glasses, ever watching the horizon for the whole world to come dancing into my arms.”
Turbo 070 - Tiga - Beep Beep Beep Remixes
Beep Beep Beep. Remix Remix Remix!
On the A-side, the Loco Dice Dub is a perfect set-builder, one of his best remixes to date. Purist Loco fans might also be happy to hear that Tiga's vocal has been 99% extracted from this version, leaving behind only the echo of disco-pop in a solid, DJ-friendly groove.
Kaine's mix keeps things closer to the original, emphasizing the pop punch-lines with staccato beeps and a chunky beat. Positive vibes here from a bright young UK producer.
Finally, space-disco maestros Emperor Machine turn in another epic roller complete with a brilliant analog synth jam finale.
Great job!
BUT... the original is still the best.
Ciao!
STREAM: Tiga — Beep Beep Beep (Loco Dice Dub)
STREAM: Tiga — Beep Beep Beep (Kaine Remix)
STREAM: Tiga — Beep Beep Beep (Emperor Machine Dub)
Chart // Tiga
Tiga's Top 25 - October, 2008
1- Tiga - The Future / Mindimension - PIAS
2- MGMT - Kids (Soulwax remix) - Columbia
3- Kleep - Formula One - Klang Electronic
4- ZZT - The Worm (Erol Alkan re-edit) - Turbo Recordings
5- Steve Lawler - 21st Century Ketchup (TG Remix) - Global Underground
6- MGMT - Electric Feel (Prince Language Remix) - Columbia
7- The Advent VS Industrialyzer - Inox - Drumcode
8- Late Of The Pier - Bathroom Gurgle (Duke Dumont Remix) - Zarcorp
9- Holger Zilske - Wrecker 06 (D.A.R.Y.L.'S Deadlined mix) - Factor City
10- Brodinski - Oblivion (Noob Remix) - Turbo Recordings
11- Poni Hoax- The Symbionese Bride (Principles Of Geometry's Poni Hoax's Paper Bride)- Tiger Sushi
12- Beni - My Love Sees You (Etienne De Crecy Remix) - Kitsuné
13- Click Box- Stripped - Minus
14- Tonka - Freeze - Great Stuff
15- Laidback Luke & A-Trak - Shake It Down - Fool's Gold
16- Mohan Das - Oh Yes (Edit) - Turbo Recordings
17- Sascha Braemer & Philip Bader - Mamba Drums - Kindisch
18- Marc Houle - Jouster - Minus
19- In Flagranti - Personal Angst - from Cosmic Balearic Beats - Eskimo
20- Spektre - Slipspace - Dance Electric
21- Kolombo - Sniff - Turbo Recordings
22- Jesper Dahlback - I Love Water - Blank LTD
23- Christian Burkhardt - Doubledub - Raum
24- Skoozebot - Raw Garmonbozia - Minus
25- Shakedown - At Night (Serge Santiago's Electrifying Mojo Mix) - Panorama
