Review: In-Beat-Ween Music programme of remixes from Lay Far's much loved debut album So Many Ways features an all star cast; Ashley Beedle, Peter Oakden & Craig Smith, Tommy Rawson and Aroop Roy, to Atjazz, Inkswel, Jonny Miller and Thatmanmonkz, to name a few. Inkswel's version of "When I'm Seeing You" is soaked in the warm sound of distorted drum machines and tape delays, while Jonny Miller remix of "Summer Vacation" immediately teleports you to the open air party in the Adriatic Sea coast. Inspired heavily by classic blaxploitation movies, Shadeleaf Music label boss Thatmanmonkz comes up with a dynamic soundtrack for the imaginary chase scene and it's Ashley Beedle who calls shotgun, rewiring the vocal hook from "Yes You Can" with infectious drum breaks, mellow organic chords, piano solos and synthetic bass lines. Fathoms Deep Label honchos Craig Smith & Peter Oakden focus on "We Are The Drum" teasing out a truly irresistible afro-influenced house groove, whilst Tommy Rawson adds some classic house flavour to "Let Me Fly Away". London-based master of reworks and a true nomadic soul, Aroop Roy instils some notable Latin spice to the Sarah Winton featuring "So Many Years" for a superb finale to this round of remixes.
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