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  • fer_
    Platinum Poster
    • May 2005
    • 2041

    Spooky - Open (finally)

    Hot on the heels of the re-release of their timeless 'Gargantuan' album, Charlie May and Duncan Forbes are set to return with their third studio album ('Found Sound' being the second), entitled 'Open'. The album will be double disc album of electronic and downtempo music, featuring the singles 'Belong', 'No Return', 'Strange Addiction' and 'New Light', all featured in exclusive interpretations for the album along with several other new tracks, and due for release in June.



    Electronic music pioneers Spooky (aka Charlie May and Duncan Forbes) return with their third studio album, the double-disc masterpiece 'Open'. Featuring the lush vocals of Julie Daske and the amazing Celestine Gordon – 'Open' is a perfectly produced one-two punch of electronic soul and chill-out music.

    On a historical level, Spooky are one of the most famous and important production outfits of the mid-1990's electronic music scene. Much like other top acts from the golden era - including Orbital and Underworld - Spooky always created music that went beyond a 4/4 simple beat and landed in a realm of beautiful song structures and soundscapes.

    'Open' isn't merely another electronic or dance music album, but rather it's a masterwork that needs to be thoroughly explored. The first disc of this collection features 9 songs that that traverses the realm of electronic soul. Each track is elegant and smooth as ice; paired with the irresistible vocals of newcomers Julie Daske and Celestine Gordon.

    If you need a comedown from everyday life, then we suggest you pop in the second disc. This set offers alternate "chill out" versions of the tracks from disc one. Glorious synths and downbeat atmospheres are paired with the vocals to create something truly remarkable.

    Known for their ability to weave in and out of genres, Spooky are most famous for their anthem 'Little Bullet' (1993) and their top-selling debut LP 'Gargantuan' (1993). They've also remixed some of the most memorable electronic music tracks of all time including Sven Vath's 'An Accident In Paradise' and William Orbit's 'Water From A Vine Leaf'.

    Spooky have also gained a reputation for having a can't-miss live show and have been touring with Sasha throughout the world. There are plans for Sasha and Spooky to tour together around the release of Involver 2, which they are currently assisting in the creation of.

    'Open' will be released in June, and will be pre-empted by the release of the much sought after single 'New Light'.


    Finally!...Cant wait for this one
  • Dhar_2
    meat and potatoes
    • Jun 2004
    • 18919

    #2
    Re: Spooky - Open (finally)

    sounds great! lets hope its up to the standard

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    • fer_
      Platinum Poster
      • May 2005
      • 2041

      #3
      Re: Spooky - Open (finally)

      Tracklist


      Disk 1:
      1. Belong (Open Version)
      2. New Light
      3. No Return
      4. What Are We Waiting For
      5. Shelter
      6. It's So Late
      7. Strange Addiction
      8. The River
      9. An Ending

      Disk 2:
      1. Belong (Echospace Dub)
      2. What Are We Waiting For (Dub Mix)
      3. New Light In Dub
      4. Shelter (Slow Phase)
      5. No Return (Dorset Echo Mix)
      6. The River (Ambient Mix)
      7. Strange Addiction (Dub Addiction)
      8. New Light (Slow Mix)
      9. Celeste

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      • day_for_night
        Are you Kidding me??
        • Jun 2004
        • 4127

        #4
        Re: Spooky - Open (finally)

        i am growing steadily more impressed with the calibre of artwork being used in electronica albums...

        can't wait to hear this, always loved spooky.

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        • feather
          Shanghai ooompa loompa
          • Jul 2004
          • 20896

          #5
          Re: Spooky - Open (finally)

          It looks like they might've used the same artist from ADD?

          Anyway, any Spooky is always welcomed. The duo gives electronic music some amazing musical qualities.

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          • peloquin
            Till I Come!
            • Jun 2004
            • 8643

            #6
            Re: Spooky - Open (finally)

            will give it a listen sometime

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            • jeffrey collins
              Not cool enough
              • Jun 2004
              • 7427

              #7
              Re: Spooky - Open (finally)

              Can't wait for the release.
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              • simonr
                Transitionator
                • Jun 2004
                • 8796

                #8
                Re: Spooky - Open (finally)

                I'm really looking forward to this one - wonder if Sasha will be re-mixing any of the tracks for Involver 2 ?
                sigpicSimonR

                This release was mastered direct from vinyl at the request of the DJ and as such features natural sound characteristics of this medium such as record surface noise.

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                • GregWhelan
                  Are you Kidding me??
                  • Jun 2004
                  • 2992

                  #9
                  Re: Spooky - Open (finally)

                  No Return is a belter of a track

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                  • fer_
                    Platinum Poster
                    • May 2005
                    • 2041

                    #10
                    Re: Spooky - Open (finally)

                    Originally posted by simonr
                    I'm really looking forward to this one - wonder if Sasha will be re-mixing any of the tracks for Involver 2 ?

                    I was wondering that as well....

                    would be very niceee to see some spooky stufff remixed by sasha on involver 2

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                    • The One
                      Addiction started
                      • Jun 2004
                      • 385

                      #11
                      Re: Spooky - Open (finally)

                      Originally posted by simonr
                      I'm really looking forward to this one - wonder if Sasha will be re-mixing any of the tracks for Involver 2 ?
                      Yes he will.. Spooky are actually helping him put the album together.

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                      • ithink
                        Getting warmed up
                        • Sep 2006
                        • 90

                        #12
                        Re: Spooky - Open (finally)

                        Yes he will.. Spooky are actually helping him put the album together.
                        I realy hope so. Belong on Involver is one of three best tracks on it... Realy looking up to hear Spooky s album...
                        Always look at the bright side of life !!!

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                        • Kat
                          A pretty fn good milkshake
                          • Mar 2006
                          • 4695

                          #13
                          Re: Spooky - Open (finally)

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                          Music is essential for the expression of non material ideals and energies. Music colors our surroundings with emanations from the highest vibrational fields. It allows us to escape all limitations in our thinking and very existence.


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                          • sakio pod
                            SALAD TOSSER
                            • Jun 2004
                            • 6034

                            #14
                            Re: Spooky - Open (finally)

                            should be stellaaaa

                            can't wait 4 dis

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                            • Weizy
                              MCast Resident DJ
                              • Jun 2004
                              • 3179

                              #15
                              Re: Spooky - Open (finally)

                              thanks for the heads up on this one. i am definitely going to give this release a listen

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