Francois Kevorkian

[SandraDee]

Apparently there's a new compilation CD out where this legendary DJ/ mixer picks his favourite all-time tracks in a similar vein to the Frankie Knuckles one from last year. Has anyone seen this & if so what does it contain?

[martinus]

The CD contains 22 tracks e.g.:
Chaka Khan: Any love
Tribe: Coke
Trojano: We all need love
David Joseph: You can't hide
Sylvester: Over and over
Sharon Redd: Can you handle it
Earons: Land of hunger
Jamie Principle: Baby wants to ride
Lenny Williams: Choosing you
Different to the Frankie Knuckles CD, the tracks aren't mixed,
that was disappointing to me. And most tracks are well known and on many other compilations, like Sylvester and David Joseph.

[SandraDee]

Thanx martinus. Yes, it does sound disappointing. Oh well, I'll save money not buying it I s'pose!

[wow27]

Francois K is a super dj still going strong and still playing wonderful music from today!

[SandraDee]

Yes I know Wow. I may be an old fart but I'm quite aware of what's happening on the current music scene. Between you both, you & Quinny could patronise for Britain! Thanks for the info. (I really must find that prozac).

[QUINNY]

Steely: For my money this looks like a pretty good CD to get hold of (if you don't have many of the tracks on CD already). I don't think it's quite as bad as Martinuus has made out. There are probably some glaring omissions, but has there ever been a perfect CD compilation?

[NickNack]

The fact that it's NOT mixed is a plus for me. I'm glad Martinus mentioned that fact. Now I'll look into it. I like the compilations where the dj's let you hear what they liked, but I don't like them if they're mixed down like it was a club night. Just share the music without the flare, thank you.

[SandraDee]

I actually saw this CD when out shopping yesterday & I have to say its not as inspired as the Frankie Knuckles one. As much as I love Sharon Redd & Sylvester I really dont want yet another compilation containing 'Can You Handle It' & 'Over & Over', & there was nothing else included that's on my 'wish list' unfortunately. Sorry to be negative, I think I'm getting jaded!

[NickNack]

My dissapointment comes from the fact that it's not a 2-disc set. So, 22 songs on one cd --- you know the song length is anything but 12" mixes. I might as well get a Time-Life music CD. :x

[martinus]

I'm sorry i didn't mention that it is a Double CD. The tracks are in full lenght versions except Chaka Khan "Any love", which is shorter then the album version.
From the new works of Francois K. i like his production with Barbara Mendez "Awakening", which has a latin feel and features real strings arranged by Eumir Deodato. It's on his label wave music.

[NickNack]

Originally Posted by martinus

I'm sorry i didn't mention that it is a Double CD.

Thanks, again, Martinus. Unless I missed it, both CDNow and Amazon don't mention the number of discs. Usually Amazon is pretty good at that so I assumed it was one. Really didn't make sense to me that Francois would do that but I thought it anyway. Thanks for the correction.

[discojuice]

I just picked up this two disc set as well.

Choice - Francois K by Azuli records

there is two other discs in the choice series

Choice - Larry Levan
Choice - Frankie Knuckles

and Choice - Danny Tengalia is on its way in 2003

[CeesMasters]

Hi,

Try the Francios K-Essential Mix 2cd-set. The cd's are for 80% mixed, very good.

Cees


Track listing:

CD-1
Maurizio - M Basic
Funkmasters - Love Money
Jephte Guillaume - La-Kou-A
Akwaaba-Just Pillau
Level 42-Starchild
Tower Of Power-Squib Cakes (mixed with T-Connection-At Midnight)
James Brown-There Was A Time
George Benson-Song For My Brother
Earth, Wind And Fire-In The Stone
Chaka Khan-I Known You, I Live You
Kyoto Jazz Massive-Nacer Do Sol
Virgo-Free Yourself
Kim English-Learn 2 Luv
Loe Committee-Law & Order

CD-Two
Bob Holroyd-African Drug
Wally Badarou-Mambo
Renegade-Dark
Billy Cobham-Storm
Kerri Chandler-Atmospheric Beats
Adonis-No Way Back
Willie Hutch-Sure Know How To Love Your Man
Paperclip People-Throw
Kraftwerk-Home Computer
Tribe Called Quest-Award Tour
Da La Soul-Say No Go
D Train-Keep On
Lisa Taylor-Did You Pray Today
Jazzonova-Caravelle
Francois K-Groovin'
Lil Louis-Jazzmen
St Germain-Percussion
Exodus-Together Forever
King Tubby-Dreams Of Dub