Date: 10 Aug 94 21:55:22 EDT From: JARED HOFFMAN <72170.1753@compuserve.com> INSTINCT RECORDS RECENT RELEASE NEWSLETTER (8/10/94) ==================================================== CSERVE 72170,1753 26 WEST 17TH STREET #502 NEW YORK, NY 10011 This list is distributed by EMAIL only to persons who have expressed interest in our music. If you have received this in error, or simply do not wish to recieve this update, we apologize and will remove you from our list... just let us know. ==================================================== MAILORDER UPDATE Sorry for the delay... we're working on the new catalog right now! Just when we think we've got it right... a whole new set of releases come in. If you are not already on our snail-mail catalog list... send a self-addressed stamped return envelope to us and we'll send you the latest mail order catalog. For the rest of you... you'll automatically receive the new update when it's available. ==================================================== WHATS NEW? * AUGUST 23 - DRUMS ARE DANGEROUS - The Drum Club Yes! It's finally happening.... the first single, DRUMS ARE DANGEROUS is already playing in a club near you! Get ready for the band CMJ called "The ultimate in tribal trance... a moody, intense exercise" * SEPTEMBER 7 - BOBBY BYRD- On The Move THE JB HORNS - I Like It Like That Brand new albums from the original pioneers of funk! BOBBY BYRD was JAMES BROWN's bandleader and righthand man, cowriteer of over 40 of his biggest hits including "Sex Machine". A scorching funk album from a grandmaster. The JB HORNS, MACEO PARKER, PEE WEE ELLIS, and FRED WESLEY are still kickin that precision funk that made JB jump. * SEPTEMBER 14 - FAX Need we say more! The debut of FAX USA with a double CD compilation introducing the best of the FAX ambient lineup with AIR, SILENCE, ALIEN COMMUNITY, AMBIENT OTAKU, TRANSONIC, SAD WORLD, I.F., FROM WITHIN, and more. In October we'll follow up with Double-CD's albums from AIR, SILENCE, ALIENT COMMUNITY, and SAD WORLD. WE WELCOME YOUR COMMENTS! Talk to us online via 72170,1753@CSERVE.COM. We'd love to hear from you.... what would you like to hear more of? What questions can we answer for you in our newsletter? If you are on Compuserve we sponsor the RAVENET area, that's Section 10 in Rocknet. ============================================================= NEW RELEASES: * BIG ROOMS - Deep Space Network * Instinct (EX292) CD Only Release Date - August 3rd, 1994 Following on from their impressive US debut on Chillout Phase II, Instinct is proud to present the full length debut album "Big Rooms" from Germany's DEEP SPACE NETWORK. Jonas Grossman and David Moufang make up this impressive outfit and have established themselves at the forefront of the European electronic music scene with releases on the pioneering FAX Records as well as on their own label SOURCE Records. Explore their expansive ambient territory as it ranges from gentle to explosive, melding layers of dub, electronic rhythm, and spacious floating textures. * THE SOUL OF BOOGIE BACK * This Is Acid Jazz (EX293) CD & Cassette Release Date - August 15th, 1994 BOOGIE BACK RECORDS is London's first family of funk and soul. In September '93 BILLBOARD Magazine called BOOGIE BACK "probably the best of the independent soul labels" Their debut album on Instinct Records ample proof of how that reputation was won with 12 tracks of the finest, smoothest, funkiest soul jams from the BBP family of artists. THE MAX features JAMES TAYLOR QUARTET frontman NOEL MCKOY. BEE LA KEY features the Bass Guitar of Ernie McKone, Boogie Back founder and GALLIANO bass man. MAX BEESLEY kicks back withhis HIGH VIBES when not on the road with MICA PARIS. Seriously crafted songs from England's top studio and touring soul musicians also featuring, EVER C, NAKED FUNK, SPEAK NO EVIL, SOUL FIRE, and VIBE TRIBE. * TRANQUILIZER - Terre Thaemlitz * Instinct Ambient (EX283) CD & Cassette Release Date - July 11th, 1994 Terre Thaemlitz first came to attention with the release of his self-pressed 12" single "Raw Through A Straw" which quickly became an underground hit of sorts... adopted as a fave by Mixmaster Morris, The Irresistible Force. TRANQUILIZER is Terre's debut full length album offering a breathtaking depth of composition and revealing a clarity of vision that could only be hinted at on his 12" and compilation appearances. TRANQUILIZER's unique environment incorporates both natural and electronic textures immersing the listener in subtle new shades of darkness and light. * ACROCOSM - Omicron * Instinct Ambient (EX289) CD & Cassette Release Date - July 11th, 1994 OMICRON released a critically acclaimed EP SYMBOLIS last year on Instinct which resulted in his selection for the opening track on KEOKI's Journey By DJ compilation. More recently, OMICRON has collaborated with TAYLOR808 of HUMAN MESH DANCE in creating the epic SETI Porject. ACROCOSM reveals tremendous growth far beyond the confines of the SYMBOLIS EP. Stripped of al dance beats, ACROCOSM reveals a breathtaking confidence with soundscapes far from earthly limitations. No acoustic instruments, no chirping birds, just pure electronic bliss treated with OMICRON's uniquely human glow. * COOL STRUTTIN' * This Is Acid Jazz (EX290) CD & Cassette Release Date - July 15th, 1994 Get steppin' into summer with 13 of the smoothest souljazz tracks this side of the 70's. COOL STRUTTIN is the sound of Berlin based AMBER Records, one of the hottest of the new breed of young Acid Jazz labels making the scene. One of the more serious Acid Jazz releases to date, Cool Struttin features a talented roster of serious performers who play for real, and play well. Featured bands include MIRIAM BONDY, 5.A.M., STEP THREE, D-SWING, RHYTHM CORPORATION, SHARIFA, FORTE & MACKENZIE, SUPREME CHORD JESTERS... and more. * KICKIN: HARDCORE NATIONS * Kickin USA (KX4106) CD Only Release Date - July 18th, 1994 Instinct Records hardest hitting series is back with the latest chapter from the UK's fiercest trancesetters... Kickin Records. HARDCORE NATIONS explores 13 of the best and most frenzied hardcore and hard acid trance tracks.... an uncompromising onslaught of energy and cutting edge music. NYC's DAMON WILD kicks in with the 303 SYSTEM. UNION JACK's "Two Full Moon's & A Trout" is also cued up along with MIKE INK, DETUNE, DJ HELL, GREEN BUDDHA, NORMAN and many more of Europe's hardest and fastest. Brace yourself and prepare to be impressed! * INSTINCT AMBIENT - DOUBLE VINYL * Instinct Ambient (EX291) DJ Double Vinyl only Release date - July 18th, 1994 Gorgeous full color sleeve on this very special limited edition, double vinyl DJ pack featuring TERRE THAEMLITZ, OMICRON, HUMAN MESH DANCE, and MYSTERIES OF SCIENCE... a side from each. Classic ambient trax in a colectors edition package. * ANALOG HEAVEN * Sonic Records (SNC2032) CD Only Release Date 6/27/94 A non-holds barred exploration of the state of the art in New York Acid Tracks featuring the hottest underground artists.... ADAM X, DISINTEGRATOR, WALKER (Jimmy Crash), PROTOTYPE 909, NUCLEAR SUN, E.O.X. and more... a truly one of a kind compilation.... unique and uncompromising ANALOG HEAVEN is destined to become an underground classic. * JAZZ COM BOSSA * This Is Acid Jazz (EX288) CD & Cassette Release Date 6/27/94 As Brazil slipped into the swinging Sixties, the radical romantic beat of the bossa nova dominated.... the bossa nova became synonomous with the sound of cool jazz. Today the dance-jazz scene in Japan is flourishing, and TRIAD Z Records brings us this steamy foray into the world of the Bossa Nova interpreted through the eyes of a generation of players. A Unique and original exploration of a classic sound. * THE CONVERSATION: Cabaret Voltaire * Instinct Records (EX273) Double-CD, Xtended-Cassette Release Date 6/15/94 The highly anticipate conclusion to the Trilogy of albums that began with PLASTICITY and continued with INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE. This epic double-CD features the 53 minute long ambient tour de force PROJECT 80, destined to become a classic on par with Eno's Music For Airports. THE CONVERSATION is among the most breathtakingly beautiful MIDI music compositions ever recorded. * BACK TO BASICS * This Is Acid Jazz (EX284) CD & Cassette Release Date 6/15/94 The title says it all... focusing on the funk and soul roots of the Acid Jazz genre with 12 new tracks featuring performances by the legendary BOBBY BYRD, THE JB HORNS, TOWER OF POWER HORNS, and Sly Stone Bassist BOBBY VEGA. The best of the new generation joins forces with the old school for an incredibly potent line up introducing RAD, POETS OF RHYTHM, M'BLU ET MOI, STP and more... all from Germany's hot SOULCIETY RECORDS * MYSTERIES OF SCIENCE * Instinct Ambient (EX279) CD & Cassette Release Date 6/15/94 Dominic Woosey, the man behind MYSTERIES OF SCIENCE is best known for his UNITED FREQUENCIES OF TRANCE records on Berlin's MFS Records and is regarded as one of the forerunners of the european ambient scene. An epic, 79 minute CD, MYSTERIES OF SCIENCE explores rich new frontiers of ambient electronic sound. If you liked his music featured on Plug In & Turn On... or on CHILLOUT.... you won't want to miss this full length debut. * SETI * Instinct Ambient (EX287) CD Only Release Date 6/15/94 SETI combines the talents of NY producers Taylor 808 (of Human Mesh Dance/Prototype 909) with Savvas Ysatis (Omicron) in a unique ambient exploration in search of intelligent like amongst the stars. Based on a concept by author Madison Blue who wanted to explore the ideas of the US Government's SETI PROJECT, the search for extraterrestrial intelligence, a project funded for the study of potential life to be found elsewhere in our galaxy. An unusual and ambitious musical project. * THE VIBE * This Is Acid Jazz (EX285) CD & Cassette Release Date 6/1/95 This Is Acid Jazz stops in Japan and brings THE VIBE back to the Shores of the US. The Acid Jazz movement has become an international phenomenon and THE VIBE will be journeying abroad to bring home the finest grooves from around the globe. First stop, JAPAN. Make no mistake, these are 12 serious Acid Jazz jams... no Shonen Knife here! Japan has long been a hot bed for the preservation of Jazz, giving rise to a new generation of hip, young musicians... Thanks to Japan's hip new TRIAD Z label. * NIGHT TRAINS - "MILES AWAY" * This Is Acid Jazz (EX275) CD & Cassette Release Date 4/20/94 The US debut full length album from London's NIGHT TRAINS. Arranger, producer, songwriter HUGH BROOKER fromed the NIGHT TRAINS in London back in 1985 and has joined forces with musicians such as Hip Joint's sax man Gary Foote, guitarist and drummer Nick Van Gelder from Jamiroquai, and Matt Bianco percussionist Robin Jones. The NIGHT TRAINS blend elements of jazz, soul, and hip hop breaks into something truly original.... you've heard 'em on all volumes of This Is Acid Jazz... now check them out on their own, and in force! * TRANCEFUSION (VOLUME 2) * Sonic Records SNC2031 CD & Cassette Release Date: 5/11/94 The second installment in our Trancefusion series proves the genre has truly come of age. 12 more of the best global trance and intelligent dance music selections including SABRES OF PARADISE, JAM & SPOON, THE DRUM CLUB, YOUNG AMERICAN PRIMITIVE, ORBITAL, PROTOTYPE 909, SABOTAGE, CABARET VOLTAIRE and introducing the tribal trance of NYX, and ANIMATION from Germany's trance setting Superstition Records...and more! * EMIT 0094 * Instinct Ambient (EX280) CD & Cassette Release Date 5/11/94 This CD gathering an essential survival kit in the swirling miasma of so-called home-listening experiences" - Melody Maker The most gorgeous, haunting ambient compilations I've heard... from England's superlative Time Records (the people that brought us Sine, and others) Treat yourself to the ambient dub jazz of COCO, STEEL & LOVEBOMB.... an outstanding array of ambient soundscapes from the blissed-out electronics to the most minimal of digital mindscapes. With VOODOO WARRIORS OF LOVE, BAD DATA, GAS, QUBISM, WOOB, MILAN, and more. * THIS IS ACID JAZZ (Volume 4) * This Is Acid Jazz (EX282) CD & Cassette Release Date 5/18/94 And Volume 1 seems just like yesterday! It's hard to believe that we've been doing the Acid Jazz thing for 4 years... finally, it's really begining to take off. Here's Volume 4 of the series that brought the sound to the US... and our best installment yet. With major acts including D-INFLUENCE and SOLSONICS through the most exciting new discoveries like GAZELLE, GROOVE ATTACK PRODUCTIONS, and THE BLUENOTES....Volume 4 kicks with serious grooves, and serious playing. Favorites back for encore performances include THE NIGHT TRAINS, CFM BAND, TRASH JAZZ... other new appearances include NY's CAPDEVILLE, London's MAINSTREET PEOPLE, and JAPAN's E.M.&I. * CHILLOUT PHASE TWO * Instinct Ambient (EX268) Double-CD, Xtended Cassette Release Date 5/18/94 The epic, and highly anticpated followup to last years monument to the new ambient age, CHILLOUT. Another double-CD set at a single CD price featuring over 140 minutes of sound, 90 on casette. APHEX TWIN, IRRESISTIBLE FORCE, ORBITAL are amongst the genre leaders featured on Phase Two.... digging deeper, exploring new frontiers, new artists... with extraodrinary compositions from SAD WORLD (FAX Records) SUN ELECTRIC (R&S Apollo) DEEP SPACE NETWORK (Source Records) AIR LIQUIDE (Blue Records) and brand new excursions beyond the ambient from TERRE THAEMLITZ, PROTOTYPE 909, HUMAN MESH DANCE, OMICRON, OPTICA, CABARET VOLTAIRE, DIY and more. This is a truly exceptional project, carefully sequenced, thoughtfully arranged...