Influenced by his jamaican roots, his fathers reggae record collection and the sound system parties he frequented in manchesters moss side area where he grew up before moving onto jazz fusion, electro, hip hop and then discovering the holy trinity of techno juan atkins, derrick may. A guy called gerald essence 4 track album sampler 2000 a guy called gerald fever 2000 a guy called gerald essence 2000 a guy called gerald humanity 2000 a guy called gerald the digital blueprint of soulful, funky grooves 2001 a guy called gerald strangest changes 2003 a guy called gerald to all things what they need 2004. A guy called gerald is 20 years of dance music incarnate. A guy called gerald, or more specifically, gerald simpson, is the producer and dj hailing from manchester who has been famed for his contributions to acid house and techno in the 80s. Artist a guy called gerald album essence year 2000 genre electronic tracks 15 01 the universe feat. Read a guy called geralds bio and find out more about a guy called geralds songs, albums, and chart history. A guy called gerald essence a guy called gerald cd ryvg the cheap fast free. Vote up content that is ontopic, within the rulesguidelines, and will likely stay relevant longterm. I refuse to compromise or follow trends when it comes to my sound. Guest vocals from lady kier deelite, louise rhodeslamb.
Get all 33 a guy called gerald releases available on bandcamp and save 30% includes unlimited streaming via the free bandcamp app, plus highquality downloads of the swaggle, jitter, step pan di bass, ultraviolet, to all things what they need, voodoo ray, touch me, the musical magical midi machine, and 25 more. In conversation with a guy called gerald bhavishyavani future soundz. Essence was the followup to black secret technology a masterpiece that looms large over the rest of a guy called geralds discography and can be heard as a comedown. Beatport is the worlds largest electronic music store for djs. Create an account help customer service mobile version affiliate program. From voodoo ray in 1988 to tronic jazz released on germanys respected laboratory instinct label this. Announced on roland 808 day, the sevenpercent ipa is a joint effort between japanese, british and american breweries. His style developed during the early 1990s, and his 1995 album black secret. I didnt find this a particularly easy album to listen to, but it does run deep and so needs some sinkingin time. Essence by a guy called gerald, released 01 january 2000 1. Our new desktop experience was built to be your music destination. A guy called gerald ibiza dj listings ibiza spotlight. His track voodoo ray was a dancefloor anthem heavy with trippy vocals, 303s and 808s, where his use of these roland synthesizers and drum machines was integral to developing his sound in techno music.
Manchesters drumnbass man, a guy called gerald also known as gerald simpson, last appeared in 1995 with the black street technology album. He is best known for his early work in the manchester acid house scene in the late 1980s and the track voodoo ray. Gerald simpson born 16 february 1967, better known as a guy called gerald, is a british dj, record producer and musician. Stream tracks and playlists from a guy called gerald on your desktop or mobile device. In 1997, he moved to new york and, in 2000, released essence on the independent label. Includes unlimited streaming via the free bandcamp app, plus. The stance on essence is less confrontational than its precursorits more a soulful, lifeaffirming offering to elemental forces.
Where that record piled on layer after layer of sound, essence is a restrained, comparatively minimal, and vocalcentric affair. Jennifer neal 02 the first breath 03 humanity feat. Since the 80s, manchester, uk native, a guy called gerald, born gerald simpson, has proven to be among the most innovative modern music figures. The album, which initially was intended to be released as aquarius rising, is noted for its usage of vocals, something rarely utilized in his previous recordings. He was an early member of 808 state, and later achieved success as a solo artist.
After that, he toured and worked on a new album, essence, released in midaugust of 2000. A guy called gerald tronic jazz the berlin sessions ep4 laboratory instinct techno house mp3. Since 2012 he has been working on a side project with graham massey 808 state called rebuild performing live jams on the roland machines. A guy called geralds following on soundcloud listen to. He is one of a few special producers who entered dance music in the jacking zone. Ironically for an album that takes its title from government surveillance techniques, a guy called geralds masterpiece has remained almost untraceable for over a decade. A feature is a method of data use or data sourcing that overlaps across multiple purposes. Votes are used to help determine the most interesting content on rym. His influence is international, and through his versatility he has spawned genres and generations of music culture. Five years after the release of his formidable afrofuturist manifesto black secret technology, gerald simpson unleashes another chapter in his musical life. Essence is the fifth studio album by electronic producer a guy called gerald, which was released on august 14, 2000 through studio.
Craft breweries collaborate to launch 808themed beer. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. A guy called gerald is responsible for the birth of british dance music as you know it today and continues to explore what is possible both in the studio and in the club with his live in session performances. Downloads and gift vouchers do not count towards free shipping. A poignant excerpt by jennifer neal about realizing the potential of human consciousness from the album essence. Connect your spotify account to your account and scrobble everything you listen to, from any spotify app on any device or platform. Listen free to a guy called gerald essence the universe feat. Get all the lyrics to songs on essence and join the genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics. Over one million legal mp3 tracks available at juno download. A guy called gerald biography, albums, streaming links. The fills, deep and partly dark vibes combined with true jazzy vocals make this album a masterpiece with the sounds that even after 8 years of the. This is the current situation on ibiza, updated daily. A guy called gerald essence k7 the longawaited comeback album from a guy called gerald is a typically complex affair possessing a heavy bent towards vocals and searching lyrics. K7 records and released essence with guest vocals from singer.
Download a guy called gerald songs, singles and albums on mp3. A guy called gerald, artwork and more will be djing on the mobile soundsystem this saturday in central london. Gerald simpson born 16 february 1967, better known as a guy called gerald, is a british dj. We and our trusted partners may use one or more of the following features. The album features guest appearances from david simpson who serves up the only big doozer on the album, lady kier deelite, louise rhodes lamb, and wendy page. The skill involved to make these compositions re the drums programming and bassline, is unbeatable. A hidden gem, the gateway between chicago house detroit techno and the uk dance music explosion in the late 80s.