Name: Madvillain Remixes
Brand: Abstract Orchestra

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ATA029

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2023-04-14

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Abstract Orchestra

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Hip Hop

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ATA is a German music label that was founded in 1980 by Kurt Dahlke (a.k.a. Pyrolator), Frank Fenstermacher, and Moritz Reichelt (a.k.a. Moritz R) from Düsseldorf. Previously known as Art Attack and Warning Records, ATA has established itself as a prominent label in the music industry.

The label's recording studio, located at [l323281], has been instrumental in producing high-quality music for ATA artists. Additionally, ATA is connected to a music publisher at [l323280], further expanding its reach and influence.

With a satirical advertisement from the 1980s proclaiming "This is German music of the Eighties! We shall not rest until the German folk has regained style, culture, and self-consciousness," ATA showcases its commitment to promoting unique and culturally significant music.

Abstract Orchestra is a Hip-hop Big Band hailing from Leeds, U.K. Led by *The Haggis Horns* saxophonist Rob Mitchell, the group combines the energy and groove of hip-hop with the richness and depth of a full orchestra. With an impressive lineup of talented musicians including saxophonists Rob Mitchell, Jim Corry, James Russell, Dan Brunskill, and Simon Kaylor; trumpeters Malcolm Strachan, Jack Davis, and Simon Beddoe; trombonists Kev Holbrough, Danny Barley, Patrick Martin, and Chris Hibard; bassist Chris 'Fatty' Hargreaves; keyboardist George Cooper; drummer Joost Hendrickx; and vocalists Anna Uluru and Akin Amusan.

Their unique sound has garnered them comparisons to artists such as Butcher Brown, Jazz Liberatorz, DJ Harrison, J. Rawls, Kamaal Williams,and Madlib among others. Abstract Orchestra's music is a fusion of jazz improvisation with the infectious beats of hip-hop.

With their captivating performances and innovative approach to blending genres together in perfect harmony,Absract Orchestra continues to push boundaries in the world of music.

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Abstract Orchestra's composer, leader, arranger and producer Rob Mitchell has now added remixing to his already notable list of credits, in this case turning his hand to Abstract's Madvillain project. Rob has worked with many artists during his busy career; The Haggis Horns, Rag 'n' Bone Man, Sharon Jones and the Dap–Kings, Brand New Heavies, and Slum Village, alongside many others but it was the orchestra's work he wanted to revisit. Seeing the pandemic as an opportunity to spend more time in the studio, Rob spent several months polishing his production skills before embarking on this remix project, he wanted to make sure he did it justice. Working under the moniker Ghost Life, a nod to the fabled anonymity of rapper MF DOOM, Rob has reworked the big band orchestration of Abstract, creating a beat led affair with greater dance floor appeal.

For Abstract Orchestra Madvillain Remixes, Ghost Life cherry picked ten tracks from Abstract's two-album project and plays with a higher BPM count within the hip hop aesthetic of the original. The tracks include "Raid", "Fancy Clown", "Curls", and "Figaro" and in this case, Ghost Life has forgone the big arrangements Abstract is known for, rather he has coaxed out hooks and samples from their tracks and produced something he hope will appeal to a different crowd. There is dancefloor potential in "Eye","Accordian" and bass heavy "Borrowed Time" while the reworks of 'Fancy Clown" and "Curls" would fit well into any radio show.

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