Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:58:44 +0200 https://hearthis.at/spoonwzd-ad/ en-EN contact@hearthis.at contact@hearthis.at https://hearthis.at/spoonwzd-ad/ https://img.hearthis.at/4/1/5/_/uploads/dummy/user/w1400_h1400_q70_ptrue_v2_----cropped_user_00514.png no no https://hearthis.at/spoonwzd-ad/pink-saturday/ 1036893 no no Thu, 07 Jul 2011 00:15:24 +0200 2011-07-07T00:15:24+02:00 9:10 https://hearthis.at/spoonwzd-ad/eqavox-the-great-beyond-spoon-wizard-remix/
Featuring vocals by @EQAVOX! and Danny Claire

Original: https://soundcloud.com/eqavox/the-great-beyond-eqavox
Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jglXK5TJ87k
Acapella: https://soundcloud.com/eqavox/the-great-beyond-acapella]]>
Featuring vocals by @EQAVOX! and Danny Claire

Original: https://soundcloud.com/eqavox/the-great-beyond-eqavox
Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jglXK5TJ87k
Acapella: https://soundcloud.com/eqavox/the-great-beyond-acapella]]> 1036874 no no Thu, 27 Aug 2015 22:40:01 +0200 2015-08-27T22:40:01+02:00 6:33 https://hearthis.at/spoonwzd-ad/the-spoon-has-arrived/
Producer: Graham Gray @spoonwizard
Cover art by Jack Harvatt @jack_harvatt]]>
Producer: Graham Gray @spoonwizard
Cover art by Jack Harvatt @jack_harvatt]]> 1036875 no no Tue, 14 Jul 2015 22:26:53 +0200 2015-07-14T22:26:53+02:00 6:50 https://hearthis.at/spoonwzd-ad/savlonic-computer-guy-spoon-wizard-remix/
Please show your approval in the usual manner; playing, liking and downloading. :)

Do yourself a favour and check out the inspiration for this remix: Savlonic's album 'Red' here https://weebl.bandcamp.com/album/red

Find the original music and accompanying video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PXtRZGhhqE

If you want to make your own remix of this track, you can grab the acapella here: https://soundcloud.com/weebl/computer-guy-acapella

Free to download for personal use, but you must seek permission from @Weebl to use it commercially.]]>
Please show your approval in the usual manner; playing, liking and downloading. :)

Do yourself a favour and check out the inspiration for this remix: Savlonic's album 'Red' here https://weebl.bandcamp.com/album/red

Find the original music and accompanying video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PXtRZGhhqE

If you want to make your own remix of this track, you can grab the acapella here: https://soundcloud.com/weebl/computer-guy-acapella

Free to download for personal use, but you must seek permission from @Weebl to use it commercially.]]> 1036876 no no Sat, 30 May 2015 20:43:30 +0200 2015-05-30T20:43:30+02:00 5:03 https://hearthis.at/spoonwzd-ad/open-wound-spoon-wizard-dubstep-remix/
FREE DOWNLOAD!

If you like it, please drop me a comment!]]>
FREE DOWNLOAD!

If you like it, please drop me a comment!]]> 1036877 no no Thu, 05 Jun 2014 00:15:45 +0200 2014-06-05T00:15:45+02:00 5:06 https://hearthis.at/spoonwzd-ad/jesus-on-es-the-audio-re-make/
Recreated and sequenced from scratch using Ableton Live, the majority of sounds and samples have been re-sourced from the original (or better) sources and span some 80 channels of audio. The remake closely follows the original, with some artistic embellishments and modern production techniques added along the way. The remake slightly exceeds the original's runtime, totalling nearly 28 minutes.

Special thanks must go to my friend Ben Foster and acapellas4u.co.uk forum members djshadesuk and drunkenbaker, whose input has been invaluable in identifying and locating the samples of the era.

For a video of the Ableton Live playback, check out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLKYuc1Jjs4]]>
Recreated and sequenced from scratch using Ableton Live, the majority of sounds and samples have been re-sourced from the original (or better) sources and span some 80 channels of audio. The remake closely follows the original, with some artistic embellishments and modern production techniques added along the way. The remake slightly exceeds the original's runtime, totalling nearly 28 minutes.

Special thanks must go to my friend Ben Foster and acapellas4u.co.uk forum members djshadesuk and drunkenbaker, whose input has been invaluable in identifying and locating the samples of the era.

For a video of the Ableton Live playback, check out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLKYuc1Jjs4]]> 1036878 no no Sun, 27 Oct 2013 10:51:05 +0100 2013-10-27T10:51:05+01:00 27:35 https://hearthis.at/spoonwzd-ad/savlonic-wandering-eye-spoon-wizard-dubstep-remix/
"More broken eye song daddy"

Free to download. Not for commercial use without permission from Savlonic / Weebl's Stuff team.

Hear the original here with awesome accompanying video by Mr Weebl:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P99bYXNBAhQ

Stems are available for you to make your own remix:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39jU34SAbWg]]>
"More broken eye song daddy"

Free to download. Not for commercial use without permission from Savlonic / Weebl's Stuff team.

Hear the original here with awesome accompanying video by Mr Weebl:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P99bYXNBAhQ

Stems are available for you to make your own remix:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39jU34SAbWg]]> 1036879 no no Sun, 29 Jul 2012 11:15:41 +0200 2012-07-29T11:15:41+02:00 4:46 https://hearthis.at/spoonwzd-ad/awolnation-sail-spoon-wizard-late-to-the-party-remix/
FREE DOWNLOAD!]]>
FREE DOWNLOAD!]]> 1036880 no no Thu, 15 Mar 2012 19:35:02 +0100 2012-03-15T19:35:02+01:00 6:00 https://hearthis.at/spoonwzd-ad/bass-pout/
Updated 02-02-12

After listening to this in the car a bit over the last few months I've made some subtle changes to the mix:

- Tidied some of the low-fi transitions (was especially uneven at the end of the track)
- Opted for a saw instead of sine LFO for the mid-break wobble to give it more punch
- Altered the LFO rate in some places of the mid-break wobble to add some more variety
- Reduced the overall compression of the track as I think it was a bit too much

Definitely finally final this time!]]>
Updated 02-02-12

After listening to this in the car a bit over the last few months I've made some subtle changes to the mix:

- Tidied some of the low-fi transitions (was especially uneven at the end of the track)
- Opted for a saw instead of sine LFO for the mid-break wobble to give it more punch
- Altered the LFO rate in some places of the mid-break wobble to add some more variety
- Reduced the overall compression of the track as I think it was a bit too much

Definitely finally final this time!]]> 1036881 no no Sun, 13 Nov 2011 13:24:11 +0100 2011-11-13T13:24:11+01:00 5:31 https://hearthis.at/spoonwzd-ad/a-spoonful-of-dread/ 1036882 no no Thu, 07 Jul 2011 00:28:59 +0200 2011-07-07T00:28:59+02:00 8:47 https://hearthis.at/spoonwzd-ad/mug-for-rental/ 1036883 no no Thu, 07 Jul 2011 00:25:24 +0200 2011-07-07T00:25:24+02:00 5:26 https://hearthis.at/spoonwzd-ad/just-add-lsd/ 1036885 no no Thu, 07 Jul 2011 00:23:47 +0200 2011-07-07T00:23:47+02:00 4:57 https://hearthis.at/spoonwzd-ad/the-groove-balloon-pigeon-street-mix/ 1036884 no no Thu, 07 Jul 2011 00:24:29 +0200 2011-07-07T00:24:29+02:00 8:04 https://hearthis.at/spoonwzd-ad/prairie-man-brain-damage-mix/ 1036886 no no Thu, 07 Jul 2011 00:22:56 +0200 2011-07-07T00:22:56+02:00 7:52 https://hearthis.at/spoonwzd-ad/spork-from-afar/
A little slower and chilled than usual, but still pumping. Enjoy!]]>
A little slower and chilled than usual, but still pumping. Enjoy!]]> 1036887 no no Thu, 07 Jul 2011 00:22:03 +0200 2011-07-07T00:22:03+02:00 8:37 https://hearthis.at/spoonwzd-ad/cutlery-charm/ 1036888 no no Thu, 07 Jul 2011 00:21:15 +0200 2011-07-07T00:21:15+02:00 8:27 https://hearthis.at/spoonwzd-ad/kitty-hawk/ 1036889 no no Thu, 07 Jul 2011 00:20:23 +0200 2011-07-07T00:20:23+02:00 9:13 https://hearthis.at/spoonwzd-ad/ash-remix/ 1036890 no no Thu, 07 Jul 2011 00:18:30 +0200 2011-07-07T00:18:30+02:00 6:40 https://hearthis.at/spoonwzd-ad/pantaloon-reworked/ 1036891 no no Thu, 07 Jul 2011 00:17:11 +0200 2011-07-07T00:17:11+02:00 8:06 https://hearthis.at/spoonwzd-ad/adrenaline-brush-reworked/ 1036892 no no Thu, 07 Jul 2011 00:16:22 +0200 2011-07-07T00:16:22+02:00 7:49 https://hearthis.at/spoonwzd-ad/cutlery-shuffle/ 1036894 no no Thu, 07 Jul 2011 00:14:32 +0200 2011-07-07T00:14:32+02:00 6:23 https://hearthis.at/spoonwzd-ad/stop-forking-about/ 1036895 no no Thu, 07 Jul 2011 00:13:41 +0200 2011-07-07T00:13:41+02:00 6:10 https://hearthis.at/spoonwzd-ad/adrenaline-brush/ 1036896 no no Thu, 07 Jul 2011 00:12:42 +0200 2011-07-07T00:12:42+02:00 7:39 https://hearthis.at/spoonwzd-ad/the-potatoes-are-nearly-done/ 1036897 no no Thu, 07 Jul 2011 00:11:56 +0200 2011-07-07T00:11:56+02:00 5:58 https://hearthis.at/spoonwzd-ad/spoonkey/ 1036898 no no Thu, 07 Jul 2011 00:10:58 +0200 2011-07-07T00:10:58+02:00 7:28 https://hearthis.at/spoonwzd-ad/seven/ 1036899 no no Thu, 07 Jul 2011 00:09:55 +0200 2011-07-07T00:09:55+02:00 7:23 https://hearthis.at/spoonwzd-ad/hardened/
Spoon Wizard may be an outfit that is very unfamiliar to Australian audiences. They have however, developed a fan base in Europe, playing at Glastonbury amongst other festivals as well as winning the support of DJ's and acts such as Dj Dan, Hybrid, Way Out West, Stanton Warriors, Anthony Pappa and Jimmy Van M. 'Believe or Suffer' will be their first album to gain a full release in Australia, something I'm sure that pleases Graham Gray and Neil Anderson who comprise Spoon Wizard. After this release however, I'm certain breaks fans will be more aware of this highly talented duo, because this album is very, very impressive.

The opening track of the album, "Hardened" gets straight into the action - rapid breaks with sweeping strings - a fantastic opening. "Seven" displays Spoon's more laid back approach with Neil at vocals, while "Spoonkey" merges more progressive sounds with breakbeat. A rework of their first ever breakbeat tune, "Pantaloon" is included. "Stop Forking About" gives us a hint of acid breaks. "Cutlery Shuffle" is a definite highlight of the album with Neil's vocals again utilized, as well as solid beats and an uplifting melody. The album concludes with "Pink Saturday", trancey breaks that are sure to leave you more than satisfied.

A great album, and a great future are ahead of these lads. Based on the evidence of this album, Spoon Wizard are sure to be a household name in the breaks scene. Give this album a listen, you will not be disappointed.

---------------------------------------------------------------

UK Breaks label Functional Breaks are thrilled to release the Spoon Wizard' debut album 'Believe or Suffer', from Firing Breaks to Trip Hop, from Electro to Trancey Breaks, Old Skool to Nu-skool Spoon Wizard have arrived with their debut album, their unique sound and awesome production causing waves worldwide.

Their live shows in the last eighteen months have kicked up a storm across Europe including the legendry Glastonbury Festival and some of the UKs top clubs.

They have won support from DJ Dan, DJ Icey, Hybrid, Way Out West, Stanton Warriors, Anthony Pappa, Phil K, Jimmy Van M and even Afrika Bambaataa.

Graham & Neil are now ready to unleash their take on the breaks scene with their album of 10 tracks, including reworked versions of their first two singles 'Pantaloon' Functional Break's first release which entered the DJ Magazine at number No3 and their classic 'Shoe Monkey' which was 'Vital Tune of the Month' in MUZIK.

The music speaks for itself.....]]>
Spoon Wizard may be an outfit that is very unfamiliar to Australian audiences. They have however, developed a fan base in Europe, playing at Glastonbury amongst other festivals as well as winning the support of DJ's and acts such as Dj Dan, Hybrid, Way Out West, Stanton Warriors, Anthony Pappa and Jimmy Van M. 'Believe or Suffer' will be their first album to gain a full release in Australia, something I'm sure that pleases Graham Gray and Neil Anderson who comprise Spoon Wizard. After this release however, I'm certain breaks fans will be more aware of this highly talented duo, because this album is very, very impressive.

The opening track of the album, "Hardened" gets straight into the action - rapid breaks with sweeping strings - a fantastic opening. "Seven" displays Spoon's more laid back approach with Neil at vocals, while "Spoonkey" merges more progressive sounds with breakbeat. A rework of their first ever breakbeat tune, "Pantaloon" is included. "Stop Forking About" gives us a hint of acid breaks. "Cutlery Shuffle" is a definite highlight of the album with Neil's vocals again utilized, as well as solid beats and an uplifting melody. The album concludes with "Pink Saturday", trancey breaks that are sure to leave you more than satisfied.

A great album, and a great future are ahead of these lads. Based on the evidence of this album, Spoon Wizard are sure to be a household name in the breaks scene. Give this album a listen, you will not be disappointed.

---------------------------------------------------------------

UK Breaks label Functional Breaks are thrilled to release the Spoon Wizard' debut album 'Believe or Suffer', from Firing Breaks to Trip Hop, from Electro to Trancey Breaks, Old Skool to Nu-skool Spoon Wizard have arrived with their debut album, their unique sound and awesome production causing waves worldwide.

Their live shows in the last eighteen months have kicked up a storm across Europe including the legendry Glastonbury Festival and some of the UKs top clubs.

They have won support from DJ Dan, DJ Icey, Hybrid, Way Out West, Stanton Warriors, Anthony Pappa, Phil K, Jimmy Van M and even Afrika Bambaataa.

Graham & Neil are now ready to unleash their take on the breaks scene with their album of 10 tracks, including reworked versions of their first two singles 'Pantaloon' Functional Break's first release which entered the DJ Magazine at number No3 and their classic 'Shoe Monkey' which was 'Vital Tune of the Month' in MUZIK.

The music speaks for itself.....]]> 1036900 no no Thu, 07 Jul 2011 00:09:00 +0200 2011-07-07T00:09:00+02:00 5:49 https://hearthis.at/spoonwzd-ad/slide/
Spoon Wizard on remix duty of Frakar's Slide. One of my personal favourites.

Will Saul – London
"The Spoon Wizard lays down a really strong groove that keeps building beautifully. Will be rocking dancefloors across the world!" 8/10

Clive Craske – Brighton/Glastonbury
"More than just functional – Super effective" 8/10

Fluke DJ’s – Worldwide
"Spoon Wizard stuff is always in our box. This is no exception. Excellent." 8/10

Emmett Casley/Benada – Oxford
"Top Rate Spoonage" 8/10

Jamie Griffiths – London
"Superb cut, terrific mixes" 9/10

Ann D – Headcharge/Bubble/Various
"Reaction to the Spoon Wizard is huge" 10/10]]>
Spoon Wizard on remix duty of Frakar's Slide. One of my personal favourites.

Will Saul – London
"The Spoon Wizard lays down a really strong groove that keeps building beautifully. Will be rocking dancefloors across the world!" 8/10

Clive Craske – Brighton/Glastonbury
"More than just functional – Super effective" 8/10

Fluke DJ’s – Worldwide
"Spoon Wizard stuff is always in our box. This is no exception. Excellent." 8/10

Emmett Casley/Benada – Oxford
"Top Rate Spoonage" 8/10

Jamie Griffiths – London
"Superb cut, terrific mixes" 9/10

Ann D – Headcharge/Bubble/Various
"Reaction to the Spoon Wizard is huge" 10/10]]> 1036901 no no Wed, 06 Jul 2011 23:46:03 +0200 2011-07-06T23:46:03+02:00 7:36 https://hearthis.at/spoonwzd-ad/spork-for-all/ 1036902 no no Wed, 06 Jul 2011 23:43:28 +0200 2011-07-06T23:43:28+02:00 7:11 https://hearthis.at/spoonwzd-ad/reach-out/
Hard to choose a favourite track as they're all magic. 10/10 - Ann D

"Pure unadulterated deepness from Silken. Spoon Wizard takes it up a notch - intense! 8/10" - Amo/Midlands

"Thumpin' beats, kickin' licks, dark b-lines! Huge! 9/10" - Believe

"Another goodie, with Spoon Wizard on fine form - like the drums. 8/10" - Emmett Casley/Oxford

"Smoon Wizard mix is quite tasty. 7/10" - Simon F/Ireland]]>
Hard to choose a favourite track as they're all magic. 10/10 - Ann D

"Pure unadulterated deepness from Silken. Spoon Wizard takes it up a notch - intense! 8/10" - Amo/Midlands

"Thumpin' beats, kickin' licks, dark b-lines! Huge! 9/10" - Believe

"Another goodie, with Spoon Wizard on fine form - like the drums. 8/10" - Emmett Casley/Oxford

"Smoon Wizard mix is quite tasty. 7/10" - Simon F/Ireland]]> 1036903 no no Wed, 06 Jul 2011 23:42:28 +0200 2011-07-06T23:42:28+02:00 7:12 https://hearthis.at/spoonwzd-ad/there-is-no-spoon/ 1036904 no no Wed, 06 Jul 2011 23:34:51 +0200 2011-07-06T23:34:51+02:00 7:11 https://hearthis.at/spoonwzd-ad/carbon/
Up & coming breaks producer Stabilizer brings us his latest offering in the form of "Carbon", a monster acid-fuelled steppy number. Well known for producing funky beats and solid b-lines without venturing into "breakbeat garage" territory, Stabilizer has managed to do it again with a tune that builds like a brickie on speed....but without the visible butt crack! A subtle vocal sample rounds it off complementing the build, yet not taking over the track totally rendering it accessible to all DJ's whether (like me) you a fan of vocals, or not. Mixes come courtesy of Spoon Wizard and Silken, both of whom are busy finishing future material for the label, including the forthcoming Spoon Wizard album "Believe Or Suffer". Both mixes would work well on the floor, but stick to the original to make 'em really go crazy! 8/10

Magik Knight - Affluence/Soulfood UK]]>
Up & coming breaks producer Stabilizer brings us his latest offering in the form of "Carbon", a monster acid-fuelled steppy number. Well known for producing funky beats and solid b-lines without venturing into "breakbeat garage" territory, Stabilizer has managed to do it again with a tune that builds like a brickie on speed....but without the visible butt crack! A subtle vocal sample rounds it off complementing the build, yet not taking over the track totally rendering it accessible to all DJ's whether (like me) you a fan of vocals, or not. Mixes come courtesy of Spoon Wizard and Silken, both of whom are busy finishing future material for the label, including the forthcoming Spoon Wizard album "Believe Or Suffer". Both mixes would work well on the floor, but stick to the original to make 'em really go crazy! 8/10

Magik Knight - Affluence/Soulfood UK]]> 1036905 no no Wed, 06 Jul 2011 23:33:19 +0200 2011-07-06T23:33:19+02:00 6:57 https://hearthis.at/spoonwzd-ad/aquathought/
Functional Breaks have been a pretty consistent label since their inception, now though, with their eleventh release they have broken their own mold and released a Break-Step / Step Breaks / Steppy (whatever) thing.

Don't get me wrong it's actually a pretty deep and groovy affair, just different from a label that had established its sound and if ever a sub genre split a scene it's this 'Step' business. Skipping beats and some nice mellow stabs kick 'Aquathought' along nicely, whilst the production is as crisp as could be. Most Breakheads who don't do the Steppy stuff should check it out, it might just change your mind. Remixes come from Stabilizer going down a House route and Spoon Wizard, who always remixes Functional releases and does the job well enough here.]]>
Functional Breaks have been a pretty consistent label since their inception, now though, with their eleventh release they have broken their own mold and released a Break-Step / Step Breaks / Steppy (whatever) thing.

Don't get me wrong it's actually a pretty deep and groovy affair, just different from a label that had established its sound and if ever a sub genre split a scene it's this 'Step' business. Skipping beats and some nice mellow stabs kick 'Aquathought' along nicely, whilst the production is as crisp as could be. Most Breakheads who don't do the Steppy stuff should check it out, it might just change your mind. Remixes come from Stabilizer going down a House route and Spoon Wizard, who always remixes Functional releases and does the job well enough here.]]> 1036906 no no Wed, 06 Jul 2011 23:31:22 +0200 2011-07-06T23:31:22+02:00 7:45 https://hearthis.at/spoonwzd-ad/g13/
While on tour in the US last October to promote his mix CD 'Beatz & Bobz Vol 1' Darren Chapman teamed up with Florida's breakbeat bad boys 'The Brothers of Funk' to produce his first record. Three days in the studio with Johnny, Kimmi (owners of Freakin Music) and Oscar and the first collaboration between Freakin Music and Functional Breaks is ready to rock the dancefloors of the world in the shape of 'G13' Mixes come from Functional Break's Spoon Wizard who funks the tune up, with the other mix coming from Florida outfit Sensei (who are Johnny Dangerously and electro DJ/Producer BFX) take tune a bit harder and darker. Sensei will be releasing one of their own productions 'I'm The Only one' on Functional Breaks in the near future. G13 gets a full release on Functional Breaks in June 2000 and was promo'd on vinyl at this year's Winter Music Conference in Miami Florida with excellent reactions.

Reviews

IDJ Magazine
Functional breaks, famous for their wicked Beats and Bobs night in Exeter, are consistent with their releases and continue their UK - US connections and collaborations. Darren Chapman teams up with the Freakin label artists Brothers of Funk for a deep, meaty and beaty Breakbeat stormer. Drivin' and relentless this track is a ruthless addition to the dancefloor, comes complete with an excellent Stabilizer mix. 4.5

24/7
Brothers of Funk v Darren Chapman G 13 (Functional Breaks) The collaboration between Exeter and Florida has resulted in the best FB release for a while. The original is a funky take on the breaks scene with a driving bassline. The first remix from Spoon Wizard takes it funkier. Leaving the electro beat to the side. Sensei then get on the remix duty and go on all out attack. A thumping kick drum electro style meets a bassline that comes at you like the tornadoes that rip through Florida itself.

WOSW
Brothers of Funk v Darren Chapman G 13 (Functional Breaks) **** Another Quality release for Exeter's premier beat freaks, this is collaboration between the local DJ and Florida breakbeat duo, Brother of Funk. An electro - esque creation, the skippy breaks take a back seat to the driving acidic riff, low resonating b-line and synth stabs reminiscent of old school euro techno. Fear not its not full on hoover house and is subtle enough for breakbeat and prog house DJs alike. Spoon Wizards mix strips it down into a funky minimalist groove, while Florida's Sensei take it into darker techno territory. A solid Ep for all break heads and prog housers out there]]>
While on tour in the US last October to promote his mix CD 'Beatz & Bobz Vol 1' Darren Chapman teamed up with Florida's breakbeat bad boys 'The Brothers of Funk' to produce his first record. Three days in the studio with Johnny, Kimmi (owners of Freakin Music) and Oscar and the first collaboration between Freakin Music and Functional Breaks is ready to rock the dancefloors of the world in the shape of 'G13' Mixes come from Functional Break's Spoon Wizard who funks the tune up, with the other mix coming from Florida outfit Sensei (who are Johnny Dangerously and electro DJ/Producer BFX) take tune a bit harder and darker. Sensei will be releasing one of their own productions 'I'm The Only one' on Functional Breaks in the near future. G13 gets a full release on Functional Breaks in June 2000 and was promo'd on vinyl at this year's Winter Music Conference in Miami Florida with excellent reactions.

Reviews

IDJ Magazine
Functional breaks, famous for their wicked Beats and Bobs night in Exeter, are consistent with their releases and continue their UK - US connections and collaborations. Darren Chapman teams up with the Freakin label artists Brothers of Funk for a deep, meaty and beaty Breakbeat stormer. Drivin' and relentless this track is a ruthless addition to the dancefloor, comes complete with an excellent Stabilizer mix. 4.5

24/7
Brothers of Funk v Darren Chapman G 13 (Functional Breaks) The collaboration between Exeter and Florida has resulted in the best FB release for a while. The original is a funky take on the breaks scene with a driving bassline. The first remix from Spoon Wizard takes it funkier. Leaving the electro beat to the side. Sensei then get on the remix duty and go on all out attack. A thumping kick drum electro style meets a bassline that comes at you like the tornadoes that rip through Florida itself.

WOSW
Brothers of Funk v Darren Chapman G 13 (Functional Breaks) **** Another Quality release for Exeter's premier beat freaks, this is collaboration between the local DJ and Florida breakbeat duo, Brother of Funk. An electro - esque creation, the skippy breaks take a back seat to the driving acidic riff, low resonating b-line and synth stabs reminiscent of old school euro techno. Fear not its not full on hoover house and is subtle enough for breakbeat and prog house DJs alike. Spoon Wizards mix strips it down into a funky minimalist groove, while Florida's Sensei take it into darker techno territory. A solid Ep for all break heads and prog housers out there]]> 1036907 no no Wed, 06 Jul 2011 23:28:02 +0200 2011-07-06T23:28:02+02:00 6:42 https://hearthis.at/spoonwzd-ad/people-come-up/ 1036908 no no Wed, 06 Jul 2011 23:25:56 +0200 2011-07-06T23:25:56+02:00 7:26 https://hearthis.at/spoonwzd-ad/me-n-spoonice/
Reviews

Mixer Mag USA

Functional Breaks offers up some UK new school for the decks. The original mix stays true to the Spoon Wizard style and has a mellow tempo with hip-hop lyrics dropped on top. Dark synths pan under the track to give it depth and the new-school analog is a little more hidden on this track than on most coming out of the UK right now. The Blue Effect mix is more on the jazzy/atmospheric side of breaks. Reminds me of older Jamie Myerson stuff put to a breakbeat tempo. The real floor mover on this 12" is the Silken mix. Deep progressive breaks that take over the original vocals chop them up, filter them and spit them back out. The beats are heavy and deep and will definitely move a peak hour crowd. The interesting thing on this mix is that the acid lines seem to have been influenced by some of the progressive breaks coming out of Florida. This is good stuff. Buy it. 5]]>
Reviews

Mixer Mag USA

Functional Breaks offers up some UK new school for the decks. The original mix stays true to the Spoon Wizard style and has a mellow tempo with hip-hop lyrics dropped on top. Dark synths pan under the track to give it depth and the new-school analog is a little more hidden on this track than on most coming out of the UK right now. The Blue Effect mix is more on the jazzy/atmospheric side of breaks. Reminds me of older Jamie Myerson stuff put to a breakbeat tempo. The real floor mover on this 12" is the Silken mix. Deep progressive breaks that take over the original vocals chop them up, filter them and spit them back out. The beats are heavy and deep and will definitely move a peak hour crowd. The interesting thing on this mix is that the acid lines seem to have been influenced by some of the progressive breaks coming out of Florida. This is good stuff. Buy it. 5]]> 1036909 no no Wed, 06 Jul 2011 23:24:14 +0200 2011-07-06T23:24:14+02:00 7:20 https://hearthis.at/spoonwzd-ad/not-children-of-god/ 1036910 no no Wed, 06 Jul 2011 23:21:22 +0200 2011-07-06T23:21:22+02:00 5:37 https://hearthis.at/spoonwzd-ad/gizmo/
Release number three from Functional Breaks features another West Country act, Exeter based SILKEN. Jon Dennis and Adrian Clarinda have been writing music as Tour De Force for the last 5 years recently starting their own trance label Transcend, remixing for Manga USA and contributing two track for the soundtrack for computer game Urban Kaos from Idos alongside A.D.F. Way Out West and Basement Jaxx. Adrian and Jon want SILKEN to be more than a studio outfit already working on a live show they intend to be ready to perform live shows to coincide with the release of their debut album in late 2000. Gizmo is the first track to be released from this breaks project that will also see them providing remixes for Functional Breaks. Gizmo is a fat funky breakbeat tune, which has already become a favourite of Hybrid, Hyper, Tayo, and Danny McMillan on CDR with the track getting a play on Danny's show on Kiss FM. The mixes come from Bristol's General Midi with some dirty bass lines and The Spoon Wizard again showing his skill for producing minimal but ever building breaks tunes FB 003 SILKEN 'Gizmo' Full Release 10/07/00
Reviews
Annie Nightingale BBC Radio 1

Silken - 'Gizmo' (Functional Breaks). A very 2001 breakbeat number, this, kind of like being driven into space in the front passenger seat of a futuristic Aston Martin with wings. Really REALLY good.

Seven Magazine

Silken Gizmo (Functional Breaks) Only their third release, yet already this West Country Label has got a good reputation. Silken are renegade trancers who've decided to hang up their fluro undies and join the funk flowers instead. All three mixes are strong with the original nestling up to reworkings by General Midi and Spoon Wizard. Fairly minimal beats are joined by soundtracky washes, tough riffs and even tougher basslines. Very Functional.

M8

Silken - Gizmo (Functional Breaks) Big up the West Country Massive as silken become the latest artist to make an impression on the scene with this stunning little number for the Functional Breaks Stable. Functional Breaks are now on their third release (every one a winner) and ' Gizmo is likely to cause the biggest stir so far as Spoon Wizard and General Midi (not again!) take the controls and carry out admiral jobs on the remix tip. Another must have release.

Jockey Slut

Silken Gizmo (Functional Breaks) More West Country action, this time from Exeter-based Gizmo. Backed with a General Midi nip and tuck, the original mix relies heavily on a punchy tech-bass sequence and swirling effects, but the key to the track is its simplicity. Perfect for big systems.

Whats on Southwest

GIZMO - SILKEN ( MIXES ) functonal breaks 003 original mix : liked it the most - more in yer face with a fuck off kickdrum - definitely what ive been into lately - cool vocal snippet good peak time track to make the floor explode - playing it tommorrow at my bi monthly thursday nighter spoon wizard mix : a bit slow for me - more for the danny macmillans of the world - will be big in san fransisco for sure - very groovy - could be useful to seduce females with ? jk . warm up set material or loungy atmosphere track - potentially dangerous in l.a. or ny lounges ... general midi remix : not the typical general but still recognizable drum programming gives it away ... good builder / mover . nice transitional record to kick it up a notch or slow it down a bit . could be very dangerous at beats and bobz or cryonix . will probably get the most played of all the mixes on radio/clubs etc. he seems to be the new man like of nu school at the moment - i.e. silvio ecomo , issi noho , etc. good buy for all the punters - a little something for everyone ... 4 out of 5 ( original mix ) 3 out of 5 ( spoon wizard ) 3.5 out of 5 ( gen midi )

DJ Magazine

Silken also record under the Tour de force label on Trancend, here they are signed to the Functional Breaks Label - da bods behind Exeter Beatz & Bobz nights. Gizmo is a funky slice of breakeat, wit techno fuelled fills and breakdowns. The vibe is driving and relentless, a mash up on the dance floor.

Jody King – Sheffield
"General Midi and Spoon Wizard come up trumps once again weighing in with this top new release – three top mixes guarantee the success of this blinder!" 9/10

Flix – Edinburgh/Scotland
" I can’t help playing the Spoon Wizard remix which seems to have a strong impact on the dance floor" 10/10

Believe – Scotland
" A quality slab of breaks here. Lots to get the floor moving. Nice mixes on the flip – Spoon Wizard mix is a quality roller which will keep you addicted" 8/10]]>
Release number three from Functional Breaks features another West Country act, Exeter based SILKEN. Jon Dennis and Adrian Clarinda have been writing music as Tour De Force for the last 5 years recently starting their own trance label Transcend, remixing for Manga USA and contributing two track for the soundtrack for computer game Urban Kaos from Idos alongside A.D.F. Way Out West and Basement Jaxx. Adrian and Jon want SILKEN to be more than a studio outfit already working on a live show they intend to be ready to perform live shows to coincide with the release of their debut album in late 2000. Gizmo is the first track to be released from this breaks project that will also see them providing remixes for Functional Breaks. Gizmo is a fat funky breakbeat tune, which has already become a favourite of Hybrid, Hyper, Tayo, and Danny McMillan on CDR with the track getting a play on Danny's show on Kiss FM. The mixes come from Bristol's General Midi with some dirty bass lines and The Spoon Wizard again showing his skill for producing minimal but ever building breaks tunes FB 003 SILKEN 'Gizmo' Full Release 10/07/00
Reviews
Annie Nightingale BBC Radio 1

Silken - 'Gizmo' (Functional Breaks). A very 2001 breakbeat number, this, kind of like being driven into space in the front passenger seat of a futuristic Aston Martin with wings. Really REALLY good.

Seven Magazine

Silken Gizmo (Functional Breaks) Only their third release, yet already this West Country Label has got a good reputation. Silken are renegade trancers who've decided to hang up their fluro undies and join the funk flowers instead. All three mixes are strong with the original nestling up to reworkings by General Midi and Spoon Wizard. Fairly minimal beats are joined by soundtracky washes, tough riffs and even tougher basslines. Very Functional.

M8

Silken - Gizmo (Functional Breaks) Big up the West Country Massive as silken become the latest artist to make an impression on the scene with this stunning little number for the Functional Breaks Stable. Functional Breaks are now on their third release (every one a winner) and ' Gizmo is likely to cause the biggest stir so far as Spoon Wizard and General Midi (not again!) take the controls and carry out admiral jobs on the remix tip. Another must have release.

Jockey Slut

Silken Gizmo (Functional Breaks) More West Country action, this time from Exeter-based Gizmo. Backed with a General Midi nip and tuck, the original mix relies heavily on a punchy tech-bass sequence and swirling effects, but the key to the track is its simplicity. Perfect for big systems.

Whats on Southwest

GIZMO - SILKEN ( MIXES ) functonal breaks 003 original mix : liked it the most - more in yer face with a fuck off kickdrum - definitely what ive been into lately - cool vocal snippet good peak time track to make the floor explode - playing it tommorrow at my bi monthly thursday nighter spoon wizard mix : a bit slow for me - more for the danny macmillans of the world - will be big in san fransisco for sure - very groovy - could be useful to seduce females with ? jk . warm up set material or loungy atmosphere track - potentially dangerous in l.a. or ny lounges ... general midi remix : not the typical general but still recognizable drum programming gives it away ... good builder / mover . nice transitional record to kick it up a notch or slow it down a bit . could be very dangerous at beats and bobz or cryonix . will probably get the most played of all the mixes on radio/clubs etc. he seems to be the new man like of nu school at the moment - i.e. silvio ecomo , issi noho , etc. good buy for all the punters - a little something for everyone ... 4 out of 5 ( original mix ) 3 out of 5 ( spoon wizard ) 3.5 out of 5 ( gen midi )

DJ Magazine

Silken also record under the Tour de force label on Trancend, here they are signed to the Functional Breaks Label - da bods behind Exeter Beatz & Bobz nights. Gizmo is a funky slice of breakeat, wit techno fuelled fills and breakdowns. The vibe is driving and relentless, a mash up on the dance floor.

Jody King – Sheffield
"General Midi and Spoon Wizard come up trumps once again weighing in with this top new release – three top mixes guarantee the success of this blinder!" 9/10

Flix – Edinburgh/Scotland
" I can’t help playing the Spoon Wizard remix which seems to have a strong impact on the dance floor" 10/10

Believe – Scotland
" A quality slab of breaks here. Lots to get the floor moving. Nice mixes on the flip – Spoon Wizard mix is a quality roller which will keep you addicted" 8/10]]> 1036911 no no Wed, 06 Jul 2011 23:18:57 +0200 2011-07-06T23:18:57+02:00 5:43 https://hearthis.at/spoonwzd-ad/shoe-monkey/ 1036912 no no Wed, 06 Jul 2011 23:16:06 +0200 2011-07-06T23:16:06+02:00 6:14 https://hearthis.at/spoonwzd-ad/pantaloon/
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Pantaloon in The Press:

Pantaloon is in Radio 1 DJ Annie Nightingale's top five at Number Three receiving a play on 21/11/99.

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Pantaloon - 'The Spoon Wizard' (Functional Breaks) Kind of a laid back quite thought provoking cool tune here, could be the sort that gets in under your skin, in your brain and won't go away. Nice. - Annie Nightingale

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The track has entered the DJ magazine (Nov 20th) Beats Chart at No 3 and can be heard on their interactive DJ Hotline.

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Pantaloon has been reviewed in Seven magazine by both Rennie Pilgrem and Danny McMillan earning 41/2 dancing men for each review. The track has reviews appearing in Muzik, Mixmag and Wax magazines.

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"This will work on any dance floor." - Rennie Pilgrem

"a functional (excuse the pun) DJ Tool. More Please." - Danny McMillan

Fucking Wicked!" - Tayo

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Pantaloon Reviews

SEVEN Magazine October 20th 1999
THE SPOON WIZARD Pantaloon (Functional Breaks)

Straight out of Exeter this one, the very man who has brought us one of the finest breaks clubs in the country (Beatz & Bobz to those in the know) kicks of his new label with his neighbor from downstairs. Pantaloon is restrained nu- skool breaks, very unpredictable- just when you think the dirty great byline will drop it carries on rolling out its fine groove keeping its technoid sounds morphing in and out of the arrangement working as a functional (excuse the pun) DJ Tool. Imagine what Photek would sound like at 130 BPM and you are pretty close. Also Phantom Beats take care of the business on the flip, staying close to the original with a slightly beefed up bass. More Please!

4 ½ Dancing Men outa Five

Danny McMillan

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SEVEN Magazine November 4th 1999
THE SPOON WIZARD Pantaloon (Functional Breaks)

The debut release from new Exeter label who are part of the Future Underground Nation collective. The Spoon Wizard is known to his playmates as Graham Gray whose changed direction from his previous hard house incarnation. The original is joined by a mix from Plastic Raygun. Tough driving minimal breaks with some cool sounds to keep the interest level up there. This will work on any dance floor.

4 ½ Dancing Men outa Five

Rennie Pilgrem

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DJ Magazine Nov 20th 1999
THE SPOON WIZARD Pantaloon (Functional Breaks)

The new label from Exeter breakbeat night Beatz & Bobz opens the account with a high interest high yeild investment. The original wraps tightly scatered beats around bubbaling acid lines rocking all the way with itselectro tek rhythems. Cardiff's Phantom Beats crew get busy with some new skool flavour on the flip sounding like Ritchie Hawtin after a hard night down at Friction.

Four outta Five

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Knowledge Dec 3rd 1999
Spoon Wizard - Pantaloon (Functional Breaks)

This is the first release on a new label from Exeter and is the work of the Future Underground Nation (F.U.N. for short) who run the 'Beats and Bobs' night in the city's Cavern Club. Enough blurb - what does it sound like? Well, the original offers some pretty deep and unsettling dancefloor beats, but the one I'm into is Cardiff's Phantom Beats remix. The depth is still there, but with a little extra tuffness and an altogether stronger vibe - this is the one that drops.

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Mixmag December 1999
Pantaloon 'The Spoon Wizard' (Functional Breaks) New Label and Talent from the West Country. FUNctional Breaks is run by the fellows behind highly acclaimed Beatz & Bobz break beat night, and the dusky bass and sparse beats make for a promising beginning.]]>
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Pantaloon in The Press:

Pantaloon is in Radio 1 DJ Annie Nightingale's top five at Number Three receiving a play on 21/11/99.

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Pantaloon - 'The Spoon Wizard' (Functional Breaks) Kind of a laid back quite thought provoking cool tune here, could be the sort that gets in under your skin, in your brain and won't go away. Nice. - Annie Nightingale

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The track has entered the DJ magazine (Nov 20th) Beats Chart at No 3 and can be heard on their interactive DJ Hotline.

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Pantaloon has been reviewed in Seven magazine by both Rennie Pilgrem and Danny McMillan earning 41/2 dancing men for each review. The track has reviews appearing in Muzik, Mixmag and Wax magazines.

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"This will work on any dance floor." - Rennie Pilgrem

"a functional (excuse the pun) DJ Tool. More Please." - Danny McMillan

Fucking Wicked!" - Tayo

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Pantaloon Reviews

SEVEN Magazine October 20th 1999
THE SPOON WIZARD Pantaloon (Functional Breaks)

Straight out of Exeter this one, the very man who has brought us one of the finest breaks clubs in the country (Beatz & Bobz to those in the know) kicks of his new label with his neighbor from downstairs. Pantaloon is restrained nu- skool breaks, very unpredictable- just when you think the dirty great byline will drop it carries on rolling out its fine groove keeping its technoid sounds morphing in and out of the arrangement working as a functional (excuse the pun) DJ Tool. Imagine what Photek would sound like at 130 BPM and you are pretty close. Also Phantom Beats take care of the business on the flip, staying close to the original with a slightly beefed up bass. More Please!

4 ½ Dancing Men outa Five

Danny McMillan

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SEVEN Magazine November 4th 1999
THE SPOON WIZARD Pantaloon (Functional Breaks)

The debut release from new Exeter label who are part of the Future Underground Nation collective. The Spoon Wizard is known to his playmates as Graham Gray whose changed direction from his previous hard house incarnation. The original is joined by a mix from Plastic Raygun. Tough driving minimal breaks with some cool sounds to keep the interest level up there. This will work on any dance floor.

4 ½ Dancing Men outa Five

Rennie Pilgrem

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DJ Magazine Nov 20th 1999
THE SPOON WIZARD Pantaloon (Functional Breaks)

The new label from Exeter breakbeat night Beatz & Bobz opens the account with a high interest high yeild investment. The original wraps tightly scatered beats around bubbaling acid lines rocking all the way with itselectro tek rhythems. Cardiff's Phantom Beats crew get busy with some new skool flavour on the flip sounding like Ritchie Hawtin after a hard night down at Friction.

Four outta Five

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Knowledge Dec 3rd 1999
Spoon Wizard - Pantaloon (Functional Breaks)

This is the first release on a new label from Exeter and is the work of the Future Underground Nation (F.U.N. for short) who run the 'Beats and Bobs' night in the city's Cavern Club. Enough blurb - what does it sound like? Well, the original offers some pretty deep and unsettling dancefloor beats, but the one I'm into is Cardiff's Phantom Beats remix. The depth is still there, but with a little extra tuffness and an altogether stronger vibe - this is the one that drops.

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Mixmag December 1999
Pantaloon 'The Spoon Wizard' (Functional Breaks) New Label and Talent from the West Country. FUNctional Breaks is run by the fellows behind highly acclaimed Beatz & Bobz break beat night, and the dusky bass and sparse beats make for a promising beginning.]]> 1036913 no no Wed, 06 Jul 2011 23:12:10 +0200 2011-07-06T23:12:10+02:00 6:24 https://hearthis.at/spoonwzd-ad/the-two-steps/ Special thanks to Ben for providing a third and fourth ear.
Update: New version uploaded to resolve the Orvi ears issue.
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Update: New version uploaded to resolve the Orvi ears issue.
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