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Motivation / Extract

Mr Bongo

Another classic from Brit Funk pioneers Atmosfear. This time it’s the turn of the mighty ‘Motivation’ - pure dance floor, feel good vibes, produced by the amazing duo of Andy Sojka and Jerry Pike, cut loud at 45rpm. As per the original release it comes backed with the track ‘Extract’ a percussive lead jazz-funk workout with some tight bass work by Lester J. Batchelor, which was a regularly favourite at DJ Harvey’s legendary Moist club night.

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Sil says: Mr Bongo come through with a pair of Jazz Funk classics from UK heroes Atmosfear, which play perfectly next to house, disco and soul sides - tried and tested winners for the DJ.

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Motivation
Extract

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Atmosfear

Dancing In Outer Space / Outer Space (Reissue)

Mr Bongo

Originally released in 1979, ‘Dancing In Outer Space’ is a certified jazz-funk classic from a legendary band! It sits at the pinnacle of the underground UK dance scene that went on to have a global influence. Stateside, the track had big support in clubs such as the mythic ‘Paradise Garage’ and ‘The Loft’ by the likes of Larry Levan and David Mancuso. The A-side swells into being, building from the flanged hi-hats into a full on cosmic freakout complete with wild bass, cool brass and jazzy guitar licks. So far, so far out, but when the bat pitch organ riff comes in, you're transported to a place you never knew existed. Meanwhile on the flip, "Outer Space" twists those same ingredients into a more laid back and loungey variation. It's an instantly recognisable anthem that is just as fresh today as it was when it was first released.

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Patrick says: Jazz-funk / disco hybrid which became a staple on the sacred floors of the Paradise Garage and the Loft. Deep, groovy and galactic tackle folks.

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Atmosfear

En Trance

Mr Bongo

LP

£19.99
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Cat Number

MRBLP180

Release date

28 Sep '18

Love for Atmosfear was born out of the underground UK dance scene of the early 1980s; from nightclubs, pirate radio shows and soul weekenders. A localised scene that went on to have a global influence.

The band’s most notable track ‘Dancing in Outer Space’ - included here on the CD version as a bonus - is a certified classic. It was a chart hit in the UK and was also championed Stateside in clubs such as the mythic ‘Paradise Garage’ and ‘The Loft’ by the likes of Larry Levan and David Mancuso. An instantly recognisable anthem that is just as fresh today as it was when it was first released.

Originally released in 1981 via Elite / MCA records, ‘En Trance’ is a joyous album that arguably represents the pinnacle of the Brit-funk sound. The band consisted of bassist, and keyboardist Lester J. Batchelor, drummer Ray Johnson, guitarist Andy Sojka, saxophonist Stewart Cawthorne, singer and guitarist Tony Antonio and producer Jerry Pike. The album captures the excitement of these exceptional players demonstrating utmost originality in the studio.

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CD:
Free Tonight
Duende
Creator’s Dream
Interplay
Funk The Rock
Invasion / Return Of LB
Dancing In Outer Space
Motivation
Extract
Alternative II

LP:
Free Tonight
Duende
Creator’s Dream
Interplay
Funk The Rock
Invasion / Return Of LB