Electronic Vibes

John Digweed’s relationship with Renaissance has been one of the longest and most distinguished in dance music. It began over a decade ago when he became one of the original residents of Venue 44 in Mansfield alongside Sasha. The promise of the pair’s incredible partnership and current residence was soon made legendary on Renaissance - The Mix Collection Vol. 1, widely regarded as the best dance compilation of all time, and the first to attain ‘Gold’ status in the UK, the benchmark against which all subsequent comps have been set.

Now, following the 10th anniversary re-release of that eponymous album John returns with ‘Transitions’, his latest mix compilation with Renaissance. With the title taken from his globally syndicated radio show the single disc series will be released as two volumes each year. This new series will showcase John’s inimitable sound and flawless mixing which has established him as one of the world’s most innovative DJs and producers, reaching audiences across the globe.

Renaissance Presents: John Digweed - Transitions is scheduled for release on 05 June 2006.

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Released In May 2006, Common Ground is a electronic musical journey, an album for listening that takes the listener on an evolving journey… from electronic film-scores, ethereal tangerine dream-like soundscapes and their trademark floating melodies right through to electro tinged growlers & rock vocals. The album builds throughout and ends with two peak time dance floor numbers “Calling” and “Waiting”

The album consists of 11 tracks mixed together in the form of a continuous mix. “Even though the tracks are made separately in the studio , the album is written as one long session creating a vibe like an artist-set with a journey and meaning to it , so that the listener can be taken on a more interesting journey rather than just playing separate tracks ” notes Leama.

The album has taken over a year to record. Leama and Andy set out with a firm goal at the beginning of the project … quality electronic listening music with no compromises. They have certainly achieved their goal; half of the tracks would sound right at home on any Hollywood film score.

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