No need to remind you again of the fact that 2manydjs have always loved and respected the legacy of their peers who invented ‘New Beat’ in their home country Belgium in the late 80’s. Just check out their Radio Soulwax hour: This Is Belgium Pt. 1 New Beat
One of those early New Beats tracks that has become a 2manydjs classic is ‘Acid Story’ by Dr Phibes, aka Bruno Sanchioni from Age Of Love.
There’s not a lot of background information about how this particular track came about, but here’s an excerpt from Ghent’s Music Mania record store:
One of the very first compositions by Bruno Sanchioni (Age of Love, BBE), released in 88 just at the beginning of the New Beat phenomenon that marked the history of Belgian music.
Along with Confetti’s and Amnesia, it was one of the most popular tracks of its time and marked the start of a long and promising career for Bruno Sanchioni. Just 2 years later, he composed the original bassline for the legendary track “Age of Love”, which, thanks to Jam & Spoon’s remix, was to stamp the electronic music scene for several generations. Based on video clash created by the visionary Lil’Louis, the original slow tempo was enhanced by the highly recognisable vocal “The Story” and a simple but highly effective melody. It was already remixed 10 years later by Viper, with a rhythmic pattern once again inspired by the Chicago pioneers.
The track was also used in their 2manydjs Under The Covers live sets and in the Radio Soulwax hour ‘Under The Covers Vol 2‘.
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