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Best of 2006 - Rolando "From There To Here And Now " |
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Saturday, 27 January 2007 |
 DJ Rolando follows up 2003’s nite:life mix for NRK with a brand new selection across two CDs titled From There to Here and Now. Whilst CD 1 takes us on a journey through his more recognised work in house and techno across tracks from Theo Parrish, Nick Holder, Ame, Trackheadz, Hipp-E, Kerri Chandler and a new unreleased track from Rolando himself, CD 2 finds Roland Rocha in more reflective mood as dub, funk and atmospheric tracks provide a more downtempo aftethours listening vibe.
From the man who rocked the world with ‘Knights of the Jaguar’ comes an inspired and spirited house and techno mix providing an insight and taster into the almost divine atmosphere of his club sets for which he is internationally acclaimed. From There to Here and Now (CD1) highlights the all too often underestimated housier elements of his eponymous style and a fluidity to his funk-laced techno sets. For most people hailing from Detroit, house and techno are part of the same family and Rolando’s mixing style reflects his deep-rooted feelings for the groove going back to the heady days of funk, soul, hip hop and disco.
From the opening truck horn fanfare on Sound Stream’s Soul Train to the closing unreleased In-Transit from Rolando’s new Crossroads label, From There to Here and Now is a journey (road trip even) through the funkier elements of techno and house. On disc two you will find a more contemplative selection of tracks that are better suited to home listening. From the Detroit Beatdown beauty of Malik Alston’s Butterfly and David Alvardo’s sublime The Day to Japanese studio wizard Tread’s Opacity Omen and the classic E2-E4 sampling strings of Derrick May’s mix of Sueno Latino the journey from there to here finally comes home. |
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