Sexed Up by Thomas
Copenhagen, Denmark isn’t the first nation I’d think of when contemplating summer, so it was of some shock when I stumbled upon the demo for ‘Sexed Up’ from Thomas Erichsen… a Dane known simply as ‘Thomas.’ Having already created steady waves with his disco outfit, DATO and it’s eponymous record label, what we have here is Erichsen’s debut, solo outing and boy, does it epitomize summertime. Breezy chords, silky arpeggios and bittersweet synths and strings… this is the soundtrack to an Ibizan sunset.
Tapped for remixes are SF based duo, Brother In Arms (J Boogie & Deejay Theory) and Whiskey Pickle administration; RiCHARD.GEAR and Johnny Blackouts. Brother in Arms step up first and turn the tempo down with their Bay Area version. Strong R&B flavors permeate as the pair’s exquisite production chops shine beautifully in this modern take on classic Balearic. RiCHARD.GEAR comes thru next with a stripped down house remix that channels vintage, NYC flair and shuffles along with a confident bounce. Not to be outdone, Johnny Blackouts slides in just under the gun with his sloth’s-paced, bass-laden remix. Utilizing a myriad of found samples and field recordings, it’s bedtime here at the Whiskey Pickle offices as we tuck ourselves in to the soothing sounds of children at play and laid back 808’s.
Tracklist
| 1. | Sexed Up | 5:15 |
| 2. | Sexed Up (Brother In Arms Remix) | 5:11 |
| 3. | Sexed Up (RiCHARD.GEAR Remix) | 6:31 |
| 4. | Sexed Up (Johnny Blackouts Remix) | 5:58 |
Credits
Promo feedback:
Simon Lee (Faze Action) - “Yeah, nice work! I’m liking the RiCHARD.GEAR remix.”
Tensnake - “The original is nice deep disco tune.”
Ursula 1000 - “Future summer yacht vibes galore.”
Robbie Hardkiss (Hardkiss Music / Siesta Records) - “Love it!”
All Good Funk Alliance - “This is dope … I’m loving the Brothers in Arms and Johnny Blackouts remixes.”
Sleazy McQueen (Whiskey Disco) - “Yeah, I’m totally digging it!”
Sumsuch (Colour and Pitch / Mega Jawns) - “Brilliant summer terrace vibes … love it!”
Pete Moss (Recline Records) - “I’m feeling the RiCHARD.GEAR remix … nice one.”
Tom Lown (Savoir Faire / Lost My Dog) - “The original is a glorious piece of work.”
Andreas Kinzl (Aromabar / INFRACom!) - “Balearic feelings!”
Al Bradley (3am Recordings / Fabric) - “Wicked stuff again from Whiskey Pickle. I’m really digging the original most here with its wicked deep and rolling beats, but I’m also digging the housey vibe of RiCHARD.GEAR’s mix and the ultra-sunset groove on Johnny Blackout’s mix. Top release all round.”
Joey Silvero (Distant People) - “Cool, laid back tempo … this sounds like summer around a pool. Very smooth and uplifting.”
Vincent Kwok - “Great summery vibes!” Sarah Favouritizm - “Classy … feels lovely. Nice for the beach!”
Velanche (Velanche’s Playtime radio show) - “The original is really groovy and funky and the Johnny Blackouts remix is mellow and deep. I dig them both.”
DJ Nova (Rodon FM, Greece) - “Another high point from Whiskey Pickle. The deep disco summer sound of the original is captivates the senses.”
Michael Fossati (Spirit of House) - “An amazing laid back, sun-drenched and soul oozing gem.”
