Review: This release spans a number of sounds, yet doesn't sound forced or contrived. We reckon the most popular version will be the Dionigi Tropical take, its vocal snippets and rolling drums reminiscent of the Cadenza sound. Faz's Isla Blanca remix meanwhile ramps up the tempo a few notches; the beats sound more metallic and glisten with more malevolent intent. Best of all though is Dionigi's Italo remix - featuring irresistible cowbells and snappy drums, it's the soaring bassline and evocative, slightly cheesy melodies that will seduce listeners every time.
Review: Here, old friends and regular studio partners Marco Dionigi and Danielle Baldelli once again join forces to deliver some distinctly Italian dancefloor thrills. While the duo's cosmic roots shine through on the druggy, synth-heavy pulse of "I Can't Escape From You", and pitched-down, Clavinet-heavy Afro-cosmic trip "Amandi Tereo", it's the most obviously disco-centric "Sit Back" that really sets the pulse racing. The EP-opening "Funky Mix" is particularly good, and focuses the action on "Superstition"-style jammed-out clav riffs, sparse drum machine percussion, and some deliciously hazy effects. In contrast, the "Dark Mix" is more obviously electronic, with winding top lines wrapping themselves around the duo's bubbly beats.
Review: Marco Dionigi is the veteran Italian DJ and producer who is known for being part of Funkadiba (with legend Daniele Baldelli) and the man behind the Quantistic Division label. Mainly an outlet for his own productions, he has also found time for other worthy contributors in recent times such as Discoscuro, Simon Faz & Fabio Slider. Dionigi's next terrific offering is the Neon EP, featuring the moody modern Italo disco of the title track or "Hypnotize Zone", jacking house jams like "Life Light Love" or even moments of downbeat experimental electronica as heard on the haunting closer "Night Dreamer".
Review: The Marco Dionigi cosmic assault continues afoot with this new long player. Marking a shift from some of his more Italo-ish productions, this album is more of a nine song deep trip into space (with a little house on the side). Highlights include the slo-motion Balearica of the title track, the spacey electro nebula of "Astromantik", the mechanical body music of "Refracting" and the creepy dungeon-beat of "My Body Is A Metronome".
Review: Cosmic disco stalwart Marco Dionigi returns to action, and this time he's wielding one of those ludicrously over-sized alien-hunting guns sported by Will Smith in Men in Black. I'm A UFO Hunter is loosely based around the search for extra-terrestrial life forms, with many of the tracks boasting vocal samples from B-movies and wacky American TV reports about suspected spaceship sightings. Musically, the album flits between stargazing cosmiche vibes (see the rather lovely "What Star Did You Come From"), alien Italo ("The Higgs Boson is Real") and vaguely Balearic curiosities ("UFO Sightings in the Middle East"). It's arguably his best album for some time, and certainly the most interesting.
Review: QD boss Diogini continues his never-ending groove campaign with this deeply trippy homage to the unknown residents of deep space. Opening with the Kraftwerk electro hymn "The Way For New Dimensions", we're soon sucked into Diogini's audio telescope, watching the funkiest planets the universe can offer. From Planet Nu Disco ("Mental") to the wonky Planet Far Out "This Is Magonia" via the good old Planet Cosmic ("O Zero O") this is a one-way ticket into the deepest of space.
Review: Having spent most of the last few years releasing a new album every few weeks, Marco Dionigi seems to have calmed down a little of late. This is his first digital-only full-length for a good few months, and arguably one of his strongest to date. Musically, it's similar to previous outings, offering a heady, intoxicating blend of disco-centric jack tracks ("Drumphobia", "The Big One", "Transfer Agent"), contemporary cosmic disco ("Infected Mushroom", "Eternal Flame"), psychedelic slow jams ("Snake Poison", "Mr Santiago Don't Be Afraid") and saucer-eyed reworks of much-loved cosmic disco anthems ("Nostalgy 80"). If you're a fan, you'll love it.
Review: Following his recent return to action after a brief hiatus (a few months, which in his terms is an eternity), Marco Dionigi drops another selection of stargazing new wave Italo floorfillers. There's much to admire in the shimmering synths and electronic rhythms of "We Move" and "Euclidean Space", a bright and breezy foray into midtempo futurism. Dionigi is often at his best, though, when sidestepping convention. That's certainly the case here, as the curious electronics and downtempo grooves of "Cos 2013" and "Peaceful Occupation" stand out. You know what you're getting, but it rarely disappoints.
Review: For his latest assault on the download charts, popular cosmic disco DJ/producer Marco Dionigi mines his vaults of unreleased recordings. Strange Archives From The Past features 13 previously unheard cuts produced between 1997 and '99, before his association with Daneile Baldelli (and most notably their excellent Cosmic Disco, Cosmic Rock comp for Eskimo) reignited his career. Musically, it's as you'd expect, offering a range of spacious, slow motion jams that touch on Italo, cosmic disco, acid and mystical electronica. There's also a couple of fantastically heavy drum tracks, of which the intoxicating "Go" is probably the pick.
Review: Marco Dionigi releases more records than we've had hot dinners. Here he is with another virtual mini-album of his Italo/cosmic disco-influenced workouts. "Speed Running" is an ominous 4/4 prowler of a tune with a tense bass line and austere vocal samples. The same song also appears as both an even moodier 'darkwave mix' and a chirpy, discofied 'brazil mix'. Further on we get a cowbell & synths frenzy "Supersonic Monophonic Run" and the heavy breathing marathon that is 'Run'.
Review: Fans of one-man production whirlwind Marco Dionigi will no doubt be thrilled with this new 13-track feast of compositions. For the converted, there's plenty to gorge on, from the gritty Hendrix licks and analogue beats of "At Dinner (Nu Disco Mix)" to the clattering Italo-disco stylings of "Dancing Days" and aggressive disco-house stomp of the title track. There's also a pleasantly percussive foray into marimba-disco ("Bring You Joy"), a trio of handy beats tracks, and a midtempo cosmic disco cut featuring delightfully Euro-centric synths and sounds ("Sun & Fun").
Review: There are two possible explanations for Marco Dionigi's impressive productivity. Firstly, he works very quickly. Secondly, he has secretly bred a super-race of genetically modified monkeys and locked them in a cellar with a bunch of old synthesizers, a Mac and a copy of Logic. While the latter is highly improbable, it would explain the Dr Who-does-Italo Disco vibe of this latest 10-track missive. Like the best of Dionigi's original compositions, the best cuts here sound like they were beamed down from the stars, possibly by a man in a tweed blazer and bowtie who cures all of the universe's problems with a flashing screwdriver and a bunch of tired one-liners. Or cyber-monkeys.
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