Following on from Torquato & Boghosian’s acclaimed debut album on Yoruba is this selection of remixes, diverse and interesting enough to do justice to the original LP, which received praise for the rich tapestry of musical sources it drew influence from. First up, Afefe Iku delivers a much deeper, weightier version of ‘Paradice’ laden with heavy synth stabs and woody percussive elements. Aybee takes ‘When U Touch Me’ - probably the standout ‘club track’ on the album – into much deeper realms, stripping back the original groove. It’s remarkably simple but flawlessly executed, the chord motif working effortlessly alongside the crisp hats. Atone tackles ‘Zulu Girl’ and in the process unravels a much more mechanical track, a massive mid-tempo thud dominating over delayed cymbal crashes and ghostly vocals. Overall it’s a darker vibe and a truly timeless collection of remixes.
Torquato & Boghosian 'Torquato & Boghosian Remixes'
1. Paradice (Afefe Iku Remix)
2. When U Touch Me (Aybee Remix)
3. Zulu Girl (At One Stripped Mix)
Composed, Produced & Played by Boghosian & Torquato
Mixed by Boghosian at PB Studio SP Brasil
Track 1 Additional Production by Afefe Iku for Yoruba Peoples Music
Recorded & Mixed by Osunlade @ Oya’s House
Track 2 Remixed by Aybee for Deepblak Music
Recorded @ Deepblak Hall Of Science, Oakland, CA
Track 3 Remixed by At One
Published by Yoruba Peoples Music (ASCAP)/Sony ATV
P&C 2012 Yoruba Records