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Fingers And Flowers

Fingers N Flowers EP - Inc. Mr. Fingers Remix

New collaboration project from Larry Heard and Micheal Kuntzman featuring vocalist Madeline as Fingers N Flowers. Larry Heard himself on production duties and it shines through in the detailed, flawless vocal deep house tracks.
Mr. Fingers remix and some acidity on the flip for good measures.

"Between Us", though occasionally pluming lavishly with opulent pads and atmospheres, tentatively skips along on a tribal-tinged beat and elastic synth lines; Madaline's vocal a seductive companion through the eerie and exotic moods explored within. "Reel It In" growls with a typical Fingers bassline, prominent percussion filling the mix with vox chops and subtle acid flecks all painting a luxurious a deep sonic tapestry.

Elsewhere, there's an instrumental mix of "Between Us" which really shines a light on the sheer gorgeous musicality of the track (a trait familiar to most of Larry Heard's productions); while the "Summer Acid Burn" is an intricately constructed acid reDux of "Reel It In" - powered by a radioactive core and harnessing an intangible energy as it creeps forward with skeletal percussion and concentric 303s.

Impeccable deep house business from the master and Memphis' Michael Kuntzman - recommended! 


STAFF COMMENTS

Matt says: Larry's back doing what he does best. Joined by Micheal Kuntzman this is deep house rich with sentiment, mood and musicality.

TRACK LISTING

1 Between Us (Vocal) Ft. Madaline
2 Reel It In (Mr. Fingers Remix)
3 Between Us (Instrumental Mix)
4 Reel It In (Summer Acid Burn)

Alongside an absolutely crucial reissue of Moodymann's remix of "Another Night", Larry Heard's Alleviated Records come through with a brand new release courtesy of Piccolo JT & Rio Love.

Piccolo Jt gets things underway with "1969", a beautifully airy deep house stroller with a spoken word sample reminiscing about early black music parties and delicate conga patterns a la the Alleviated standard. "Juke Joints Liquor Houses" follows suit with equally sumptuous, open air deep house vibrations narrated by another commentary on black music and society from back in the day.

Rio Love takes over the reins on side B, "My Country" pairing mechanized electronics and a stripped back rhythm to a politically charged speech on power struggles and economic / race divisions in society. Finally, "I'm Not Tough But Im Tired" sees a weighty house throb decorated with melodica and gentle piano chords for a moment of deep house, plasma pool bliss - the likes of which is almost synonymous with Larry Heard's Alleviated imprint.

These two new signings ensure Alleviated is still at the top of the deep house pyramid after over 30 years! Don't sleep... 


STAFF COMMENTS

Matt says: Amazing new vibes from Larry Heard's Alleviated camp. Piccolo JT delivering pure deepness, up there with some of the best on the label. The spoken word snippets really elevate it - a feast for the mind and body. Can't get enough of this...

TRACK LISTING

Piccolo Jt - 1969
Piccolo Jt - Juke Joints Liqour Houses
Rio Love - My Country
Rio Love - Im Not Tough But Im Tired

Chicago house royalty Mr. Fingers returns on his own Alleviated Records imprint with a brand new album!!! Larry Heard continues on the path he's set with "Cerebral Hemispheres" in 2018, encasing his luxurious deep house workouts with influences from jazz, gospel and ambient.

The delicate percussion lines that have become synonymous with the producer, especially on his "Electric Blue" series have reach a higher level of clarity and propulsion; effortlessly ushering you through fluffy crowds and dreamy horizons. Lead lines and chord progressions to melt hearts flow through the ten tracks like emotive butter; there's few that engage machines in such a spiritual and communicative way as Mr. Fingers.

Vast, expansive arrangements, perfectly plotted through this imaginary soundscape; the LP takes you on a deep, vivid journey rich with exotic nuances as Larry explores Eastern scales and far-away timbres. There's even some moments of Balearic island bliss; lolloping waves and drifting vocals adding to an air of coastal decadence.

In short, a beautifully realized, sophisticated and picturesque long player from one of house music's longest serving and charismatic players. Highly recommended! 


STAFF COMMENTS

Matt says: Another stunning album from the Chicago house godfather. Maturing nicely, this might be his most musical and diverse offering yet. Containing plenty of 'proper' songs - with writting vocal parts, musings into downtempo and Balearic are fully realized showing the vast breadth of musicality contained within this singular producer. Languid and relaxed, it's a noticeable divergence from the urgency and energy of the dancefloor and will make superb living room listening.

TRACK LISTING

Around The Sun
Dryve
Touch The Sky
Coastline Paradox
Electrostatic Levitation
Somethings Going On
Like The Dawn
Pressureize
Marrakesh
Shimmer


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