BuLu

Silicon-Shepherd / Senegalese-Sharpshooter

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Record Label
Nummer Music

About this item

Nummer Music present the first reissue of Paul Mahoux’s seminal BùLù project. The Parisian (now Okinawa-based) producer released “Silicon-Shepherd / Senegalese-Sharpshooter” 30 years ago today on the French label Virtual.

Both cuts give a unique insight into the sound of the early trance scene and go beyond the boundaries of techno & house. Whether you’re revisiting the past or experiencing them for the first time, they still stand as a testament to the free spirit of the early ‘90s.

On side A, the bouncy "Silicon-Shepherd" shows off BùLù’s singular sampling techniques: chopped up vocals, tripped out synths and a touch of M1 slap bass take you into unexpected peak-time territories, where euphoria meets deep mind-travelling (i.e. DMT).

On the flip, "Senegalese-Sharpshooter" unveils another facet of BùLù’s buoyant universe. The French producer slows down the pace and invites the listener on a magical meditative journey. The lullaby-like theme tune shacks up with ancient traditional instruments and mystical choirs, again freed from any sort of constraint of style or genre.

On remix duties, Nummer’s very own E-Talking gives "Silicon-Shepherd" a club lift while the beloved Caldera injects "Senegalese-Sharpshooter" with a heavy dose of his signature swampiness.

STAFF COMMENTS

Matt says: Deeep free party shudder, lying in meadows as the sun rises high on E, low-lit bong sessions in an incense-scented bedsit with a musical spirit guide and staying up well, well past bedtime. All these moods are explored with purity and depth across this lesser known gem from the 90s.

TRACK LISTING

A1. Silicon-Shepherd
A2. Silicon-Shepherd (E-Talking Remix)
B1. Senegalese-Sharpshooter
B2. Senegalese-Sharpshooter (Caldera Remix)

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