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.
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)