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Erol Alkan Archive Interview: Reworks Volume 1

In 2017, John Thorp interviewed Erol Alkan on the subject of his 'Reworks Volume 1' collection. Originally available as an inlay exclusive to the vinyl boxset, the interview is featured here as part of Phantasy 100, ahead of our upcoming 100th single. The 'Reworks Volume 1' boxset is currently back in stock here featuring a career-spanning collection of Alkan's reworks, including tracks from Daft Punk, Tame Impala, Justice, Hot Chip, Conan Mockasin and many more.Hello Erol. First of all, the dry business of semantics. What does the term ‘rework’ mean in comparison to the more commonly used ‘remix’?That’s a good question! I...

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Erol Alkan 'Reworks' Website

We are pleased to launch a brand-new website and resource, in which listeners can delve deeper into the stories behind 'Reworks Volume 1', a collection of Erol Alkan's most beloved remixes. From the technical approach of each remix to his relationships with many of the artists featured, Alkan personally narrates each track in the style of a podcast, reflecting on their production, histories and intricacies. "Throughout the 14 or so years I've been remixing other artists music, one thing has remained constant: There is never one single approach that works better than another. The creative process can be a complete mystery, but...

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Behind The Rework: Daft Punk - 'The Brainwasher (Erol Alkan's Horrorhouse Dub)'

Daft Punk 'The Brainwasher' (Erol Alkan's Horrorhouse Dub) taken from his 'Reworks Volume 1' compilation, a track long been out of print and highly sought after on vinyl. "I reworked Daft Punk's 'Brainwasher' back in January 2006, I didn't receive the parts as Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Man were away from the studio at the time, it was made using the master track which I chopped up in the sampler, and then built the rest of the track around it. It was heavily influenced by hearing records by Meat Beat Manifesto, Renegade Soundwave, Eon and 'The Exorcist' by The Scientist on pirate radio...

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Mixmag Feature 10 Best Erol Alkan Reworks

Mixmag picked out Erol Alkan's 10 best reworks to keep kids dancing, celebrating the his new 'Reworks Volume 1' compilation out 3rd Nov. Including his rework of Manic Street Preachers, Metronomy, Alter Ego, see what else they picked HERE 'Reworks Volume 1' Formats: 20 x track double CD mutlibox edition 5 x 2 track 12” vinyl (can be bought individually)5 piece collectors boxset with a download code and excluisve interview Pre-order the boxset, CD and 12" Vinyl by clicking HERE

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