BFORD 2: Chikki Chikki Ahh Ahh (1988)


from left to right: BFORD2, RBFORD2, LBFORD2.
This track came in three diferent versions. Version I (the original), co-written by Steve Thompson, is an 'acid pop song' with vocals by Peter himself.
Version II (Freecloud Mix) is a deeper, darker version, completely different from the original. The vocals are still there, but they come rather breathed out than sung. A flute enters the mix, giving it a mystical touch.
The highlight is the third version 'Milky Tres', which is based on the Freecloud Mix, but more downtempo and adding an acoustic guitar. This has also been put on the album 'Ooo- The World of Baby Ford' later, so it is quite easy to get.
All three 12'' es feature the wonderful 'Ford Trax', an analogue sounding deep moody track with jazzy harmonies. Autechre listed it in their Electronic Top 5 of all time.

Chikki Chikki Ahh Ahh 12'' (BFORD2, Rhythm King)
 A:  ??:?? Chikki Chikki Ahh Ahh
 B:  ??:?? Ford Trax

Chikki Chikki Ahh Ahh Remix 12'' (RBFORD2, Rhythm King)
 A:  ??:?? Chikki Chikki Ahh Ahh (Freecloud Mix)
 B1: ??:?? Ford Trax (edit)
 B2: ??:?? Oochy Koochy (Konrad Cadet Mix)

Chikki Chikki Ahh Ahh Remix 2 12'' (LBFORD2, Rhythm King)
 A:  ??:?? Chikki Chikki Ahh Ahh (Milky Tres)
 B1: ??:?? Reprise
 B2: ??:?? Ford Trax (7'' Version)

Chikki Chikki Ahh Ahh CD (BFORD2CD, Rhythm King)
 1:  ??:?? Chikki Chikki Ahh Ahh (Milky Tres)
 2:  ??:?? Oochy Koochy (Original Version)
 3:  ??:?? Ford Trax (Edit City)
 4:  ??:?? Chikki Chikki Ahh Ahh (7" version)

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