disco intrumental

**midas** · December 31st, 2002, 09:33 PM

best of instrumental:
smurf-tyrone brunson
planet rock (instrm vers)-africa bambaataa
kraftwerk-
warp-9-
sos band?-

what u think

**K-Bee** · January 1st, 2003, 07:34 AM

Lots of great Disco instrumental out there - including:

Rodney Franklin - the groove
Patrice Rushan - Number One
Eddie Henderson - Prancin'
Ray Parker Jr. & Radio - Still The Groove
Marcus Miller - Juice

**SandraDee** · January 1st, 2003, 01:02 PM

I quite often prefer instrumental tracks to vocal ones. Two I really really like are MFSB's 'Mysteries of The world' & Katmandu's 'The Break'.

**Giovanni** · January 1st, 2003, 03:08 PM

Always played instrumental over vocal versions in those years.
In a recent set where I played with another former dj friend I played all instrumentals:

EMPRESS Dying to be dancing (listen to the bass!!)
ROZALYN WOODS: Whatcha gonna do about it
SHARON BROWN: I specialize in love
LOVE UNLIMITED: Hey look at me I'm in love (33 +6% pitch instead of 45!!!)
LOVE DE LUXE: Here comes that sound again (LP version second half)
DAN HARTMAN: Vertigo/Relight... (progressive instrumental remix)
CELI BEE: Fly me on the wings of love (second movement)
GREGG DIAMOND: Arista Vista
RISCO CONNECTIONS: Ain't no stoppin' us now (version)
D TRAIN: Trying to get over
CHIC: Good times (break)
V MASON & CREW: Bounce rock skate roll (Part 2)
SYLVESTER: I need somebody to love tonight (italian only 12")
MARTA ACUNA: Dance dance dance (from break on)
KC SUNSHINE BAND: Black water gold
RICHIE HAVENS: Going back to my roots (intro only loop)
ORLANDO JOHNSON: Turn the music on

and many others I can't remember now

**SandraDee** · January 1st, 2003, 03:26 PM

Respect giovanni! Great list.

**NickNack** · January 1st, 2003, 08:46 PM

Originally Written by Giovanni

D TRAIN: Trying to get over

Giovanni,

The list is just... OUTRAGEOUS but D-Train is THE JOINT. 8) Glad to see others were also into instrumental versions. How about:

Hot Wax - Denis LePage
Rise; Rotation - Herb Alpert
Whistle Bump - Deodato
War Dance - Kebekelektrik
City, Country, City - War
Tale of Three Cities; Magic Bird of Fire; 212 N. 12th - Salsoul Orchestra
Sun After the Rain - Salsoul Strings
Pursuit of The Pimpmobile - Isaac Hayes

and, of course...

The gems by Love Unlimited Orchestra:

My Sweet Summer Suite
Rhapsody in White
Love's Theme
Satin Soul
Theme from "King Kong"
Let the Music Play (instrumental version)
Barry's Theme 8)
What a Groove 8)

**Giovanni** · January 2nd, 2003, 04:09 AM

[quote="NickNack"]

D-Train is THE JOINT

The Francois K dub is one of the masterpieces in the history of disco, even if later in the years.

Guys, we could go on for hours playing only instrumentals.
Disco IS instrumental, the voice and the lyrics being used as an instrument to complete the melody

**K-Bee** · January 2nd, 2003, 09:21 AM

Aaah - D-Train. Finally we got to talk about one of my all time favorite artists. The Eaves / Williams duo may not be underestimated.
I quite like what Francois Kevorkian did to the track, allthough it is not my favorite D-Train Song.
I Like the underrated "In your eyes" from 88 better. (yeah, I know it's not an instrumental on the album - but still)

Actually, James Williams never went away after that 1988 album. He' s been doing a lot of backround vocals for jazzman Donald Harrison (among others). In 2000 he did front two outstanding house influenced track for french producer Bob Sinclar.
Good to know he's still around :)

**SandraDee** · January 5th, 2003, 02:31 PM

Pursuit of The Pimpmobile - Isaac Hayes

[/quote]What an absolutely fantastic title Nicky! :D Never heard it b4 but I must seek out this track as I'm fascinated now.

**NickNack** · January 5th, 2003, 04:46 PM

Originally Written by Steely Dan

Pursuit of The Pimpmobile - Isaac Hayes

What an absolutely fantastic title Nicky! :D Never heard it b4 but I must seek out this track as I'm fascinated now.[/quote]

The cut is from the movie soundtrack, Truck Turner, a nine+ minute gem that just rocks. This is one of the first pieces of music I remember hearing where the 'breakdown' near the end actually stops the flow of the dance. I still remember the comment from Frankie Knuckles when Nicky Siano first played this, talking about the crowd and the break: "They don't know what to do with this." They learned... fast. :D

If you can't find the vinyl, this was on a CD titled Double Feature which also had the soundtrack to Two Tough Guys.

**SandraDee** · January 5th, 2003, 04:59 PM

Thanks 4 the info nicky.

Marcio** · January 5th, 2003, 10:48 PM

Honestly, I love the Charlie's Angels' theme.

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**jitm** · January 5th, 2003, 11:16 PM

Changes' "The End" is awesome!![/b]

**HustleBaby** · January 6th, 2003, 12:10 AM

Hey NickNack I LOVE your list!

Here goes my list:
1.My Sweet Summer Suite - Love Unlimited
2.Theme From "King Kong" - Love Unlimited Orchestra
3.K-Gee - MFSB
4.War Dance - Kebekeletrik
5.Whistle Bump - Deodato
6.The Chase - Giorgio Moroder
7.Magic Bird of Fire - Salsoul Orchestra
8.Underwater - Harry Thurman
9.The Break - Katmandu
10.Vertigo/Relight My Fire - Dan Hartman(the first 3 minutes)

*DISCO DELIGHT*

**disco1999** · January 6th, 2003, 12:25 AM

Wilton place street band - Disco Lucy (I love Lucy theme)
Voyage - Souvenirs
Imagination - Illusion (piano instrumental)
The human league - Don't you want me (instrumental)
The men - Cruel
Koto - Chinese revenge
Love Unlimited Orchestra - Welcome aboard
ORS - Moonboots (very close to instrumental)
Saturday night band - Come on dance, dance (instr)
Silvetti - Spring rain
Average white band - Pick up the pieces
Biddu Orchestra - Rainforest

**Nano** · January 6th, 2003, 01:14 PM

Originally Written by Giovanni

EMPRESS Dying to be dancing (listen to the bass!!)

This is one of my favorite disco tracks and I agree with you the bass is outstanding. Now, you're talking about a full instrumental version? Is this in the B-side of the 12'? I liked the 12' over the LP version, but don't remember what was on the B-side.

**Giovanni** · January 6th, 2003, 08:55 PM

Originally Written by Nano

Originally Written by Giovanni

EMPRESS Dying to be dancing (listen to the bass!!)

This is one of my favorite disco tracks and I agree with you the bass is outstanding. Now, you're talking about a full instrumental version? Is this in the B-side of the 12'? I liked the 12' over the LP version, but don't remember what was on the B-side.

Yes Nano,

I have both releases (LP and 12"), the only difference being the dynamics of the sound, better in the 12" of course.
My 12" is a promo release and has the instrumental on the flip, but I am quite sure that also the commercial one has the instrumental version.
By the way there are some Prelude 12" that have great instrumentals only on the promo issue (STRIKERS: Inch by inch, LAX: All my love, for example)

**discokid** · January 7th, 2003, 08:08 PM

Don't forget about:
1) Moonboots-ORS
2) Get your chic together-Class
3)Voyage-any track
4) Dancin-Crown Heights
5) Rain Forest-Paul Hardcastle
6)Summertime,Summertime-Nocera(breakdown) 7)Magic Fly-Kebekelectrik

**markydefad** · January 7th, 2003, 09:05 PM

A few more gems from Trocadero:

"Traffic Breakdown" by Boogie People
"Beyond" & "Route 101" by Herb Alpert
"Spunky" by Bob James

Hmmm...I have to think of some more.

**K-Bee** · January 8th, 2003, 04:18 AM

Funny... we've discussed Disco instrumentals for so long and totally forgotten about the biggest instrumental disco hit of all time:

The Hustle by Van McCoy. (1975) :) (originally on the "Disco Baby" album)

He also made a another instrumental named "Two Points". I don't think that one was a hit but in my opinion, it's a better track than "The Hustle"

You'll find it on McCoys "My Favorite Fantasy Album" (MCA 1979) - the last before he passed away.

**NickNack** · January 8th, 2003, 12:13 PM

Originally Written by K-Bee

Funny... we've discussed Disco instrumentals for so long and totally forgotten about the biggest instrumental disco hit of all time:

The Hustle by Van McCoy. (1975) :) (originally on the "Disco Baby" album)

I can't begin to tell you how much I disliked this song. That flute had my skin crawling. But, you're right, it was HUGE.

**markydefad** · January 8th, 2003, 12:46 PM

Well, I may be repeating here...but I looked at some of my stuff last night and came up with some more titles:

"EVOLUTION" - Giorgio Moroder (How could I forget this one????)
"NIGHT DRIVE" - Giorgio Moroder (from "American Gigolo")
"SING, SING, SING" - Charlie Calello Orchestra
"COSMIC VOYAGER" - Kano
"TANGO IN SPACE" & "MAGIC FLY" - Space
"SEA HUNT" & "INVASION" - Patrick Cowley
"FIRST LOVE" - Richard Tee
"MY SWEET SUMMER SUITE"/ "SATIN SOUL"/ "THEME FROM 'TOGETHER BROTHERS' " - Love Unlimited Orchestra
"PARADISE ISLAND" - Wonderland Band (Viteritti always played the instrumental)
"ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK (THE PRESIDENT ARRIVES) - John Carpenter (scary & sleazy-yet uptempo)
"HEAVY VIBES" - Vince Montana
"AFRICAN SYMPHONY" - Van McCoy or Henry Mancini
"DANCE (IT'S MY LIFE)" - Midnight Powers
"METROPOLIS SUITE" - Lyn Todd/Bobby Orlando
"COME LET ME LOVE YOU" (iNSTRUMENTAL) - Jeanette "Lady" Day
"NUMBER ONE" - Patrice Rushen
"MACHINE GUN" - Commodores
"CONTUSION" - Stevie Wonder
"EYE OF THE TIGER" - Nighthawk

Ok, that's enough.

Marcio** · January 8th, 2003, 10:42 PM

Urgently, "Trammps Disco Theme"/The Trammps.

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**jazz_pilgrim** · January 9th, 2003, 03:02 AM

Here are some of the disco instrumentals I like:

Top of the pile for me is

FRANCINE McGHEE - Delirium

Other disco instr favourites of mine

GALAXY - Head Over Heels (instr)
PASSION - Don't Stop My Love (a great Prelude instr)
KURTIS BLOW - The Breaks (Go-Go mix / instr)
D-TRAIN - You're The One For Me (instr)

plus loads and loads of jazz trax ....
A good example being EDDIE HENDERSON - Say You Will

Of the ones already mentioned I love Deodato's Whistle Bump and Patrice Rushen's Number One ...