[cnss017-6] Thor - Icelandic Lost Tracks 1

by Connaisseur Recordings

If we had to say, which artists or labels from the 90ies influenced and inspirited us most, Iceland citizen Thorhallur Skulason with his imprints Thule, AE etc. would definitely be one of our top choices. Under his monikers Thor, Flow.machine, Sanasol or OZ Arists just to name a few, he has created timeless pearls, which to this day, still are true companions in many a knowledgeable DJs case and an essential of every proper record collection. Dub, Techno, Disco and House all are ingredients you will find in his music, however always with this specific and unique kind of Icelandic atmosphere.

A few months ago, we came in touch, initially actually only to toll him respect. However, following avid contact, we had the spontaneous idea of asking Thor if he had any unreleased music or tracks, he would like to re-release from the 90ies. This question turned out to be the bull’s eye: an unexpectedly huge amount of music, somehow lost in a box full of DAT tapes. Over the course of weeks, Thor sent us package upon package of tracks, digitalized from this treasure box. Several tracks really made us speechless and inspired us to plan the Icelandic Lost Tracks series. How many parts there will be in the end, we don’t yet know, but so far two 12”s are definite.

With Yellow Sky Over Reykjavík, part 1’s a-side features a previously unreleased piece of music by Thor, which, had it been released in the year it was made, would definitely be a classic nowadays, similar to Cold’s Strobelight Network, the first catalogue number on his Thule Records. A track for those rare magic moments, we all longingly seek for, a tune to reset the dancefloor. A true milestone!

You Are All Lost on the flip side already was released in 1997 on Thor’s famous Alien’s Don’t Boogie release. A track that might as well be a blueprint for deepness, raw yet warm, a subtle dub house experience, deserving a re-release, properly re-mastered of course.

We are proud to have the opportunity to release such outstanding tracks. Part 2 will be released in November.

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If we had to say, which artists or labels from the 90ies influenced and inspirited us most, Iceland citizen Thorhallur Skulason with his imprints Thule, AE etc. would definitely be one of our top choices. Under his monikers Thor, Flow.machine, Sanasol or OZ Arists just to name a few, he has created timeless pearls, which to this day, still are true companions in many a knowledgeable DJs case and an essential of every proper record collection. Dub, Techno, Disco and House all are ingredients you will find in his music, however always with this specific and unique kind of Icelandic atmosphere.

A few months ago, we came in touch, initially actually only to toll him respect. However, following avid contact, we had the spontaneous idea of asking Thor if he had any unreleased music or tracks, he would like to re-release from the 90ies. This question turned out to be the bull’s eye: an unexpectedly huge amount of music, somehow lost in a box full of DAT tapes. Over the course of weeks, Thor sent us package upon package of tracks, digitalized from this treasure box. Several tracks really made us speechless and inspired us to plan the Icelandic Lost Tracks series. How many parts there will be in the end, we don’t yet know, but so far two 12”s are definite.

With Yellow Sky Over Reykjavík, part 1’s a-side features a previously unreleased piece of music by Thor, which, had it been released in the year it was made, would definitely be a classic nowadays, similar to Cold’s Strobelight Network, the first catalogue number on his Thule Records. A track for those rare magic moments, we all longingly seek for, a tune to reset the dancefloor. A true milestone!

You Are All Lost on the flip side already was released in 1997 on Thor’s famous Alien’s Don’t Boogie release. A track that might as well be a blueprint for deepness, raw yet warm, a subtle dub house experience, deserving a re-release, properly re-mastered of course.

We are proud to have the opportunity to release such outstanding tracks. Part 2 will be released in November.