Tilt, creators of trance classics such as the Bjork-sampling 'I Dream' and 'The World Doesn't Know' arrive into the year 2013 with a long awaited comprehensive 'Best Of' compilation, titled 'Stop The World Revolving - The Best Of Tilt'. It comprises of an exclusive un-mixed 14 track selection of Tilt over the years, plus a 9 track mix CD full of the duo's club favourites and remixes.
Often called 'Mighty' or 'Legendary' TILT have been a huge part of Clubland for 20 years now. They have gone on to DJ and perform in all of the Worlds top clubs and venues, from Ibiza to South America, North America to Australia. The guys have DJ and performed on huge tours supporting Paul Oakenfold, Simply Red and MTV. DJing in super clubs such as Twilo (NYC), Pacha (Ibiza/South America), Space (Ibiza), Amnesia (Ibiza), Womb (Japan), Crobar (Miami), Vinyl (Danny Tenaglia, NYC), Ministry of Sound World tours and all the major Festivals. Mick Park's DJ partnership 'Parks and Wilson' also produced two widely successful Essential Mixes for the Pete Tong show on Radio One (one of which was voted second best of all time behind Sasha & Digweed).
TILT were signed by Paul Oakenfold to Perfecto/Warner Music, and in 1996 they had their first UK top 40 hit with 'I Dream'. More big tracks followed including 'My Spirit' and 'Places'. In 1998 they moved record label to Red Jerry's brilliant Hooj Choons and more hit singles followed. 'Invisible' (featuring the vocal talents of Dom Atkins AKA Grace) was a top twenty hit, and 'Rendezvous' and 'The Seduction Of Orpheus' (a favorite of Danny Tenaglia) were massively influential tracks which moved the progressive/trance-dominated house scene into previously uncharted, darker territory. TILT had become a major force in the international dance music revolution - with their tribal drums, booming bass-lines and unforgettable melodies, they blurred the boundaries between house and trance and supplied millions of dance music lovers worldwide with the soundtrack to their weekend.
To date TILT has had seven UK hit singles, and are now registered to the official Chart Encyclopedia in the UK. Combined together, TILT's production & remix portfolio is second to non - U2, Dido, Kasabian, Arctic Monkeys, Paul Van Dyk, Tiesto, DJ Pierre, Laurent Garnier, Inner City, Kevin Saunderson, 'Mad' Mike Banks, Boy George, Paul Oakenfold, Jeff Waynes 'War Of the Worlds', Way Out West, Bedrock, Quivver, Apollo 440, Cosmos. They also collaborated with the late great Malcolm McClaren, Manager of 'The Sex Pistols' on "Lacme - The Bell Song". In 2005 TILT released their debut album 'Explorer' which featured the massive clubland hits 'The World Doesn't Know' and 'Twelve'. Another side project was the New York underground anthem 'West On 27th' by Killahurtz, released on Hooj Choons, it has just been remixed by TILT.
In 2011/12 they produced "No Other Day" which featured Maria Nayler, and re-released the classic "The World Doesn't Know" for Lost Language's 100th release. finally, the group plan to release new TILT material throughout 2013/14 on Mick Park's Pro B Tech Label.
CD 1
To kick off the album we have 'Places (7" Mix)', a landmark track that was released back in 1997 on Perfecto to critical acclaim. It's an epic, melody driven trance record with John Graham's powerhouse vocals at the helm. Next, we have the Radio Edit of 'Spirit', also on Perfecto, a typically momentous vocal track from the group back in 1996, wrapped up in a silky 3min 30sec pop format. 1998's 'Butterfly (Radio Edit)' is up next. Another Perfecto gem, 'Butterfly' is 90's euphoric trance at it's best with building arpeggios and a bounding bass line. 1999's 'I Dream (Tilt's Resurrection Mix)' sees the group arrive on Hooj Tunes. Initiated with harder bongo-led polyrhythms and darker melodies and bass, this was a DJ staple right through to the early 00's.
Next up we have 'Invisible (Original Vocal Edit)', also on Hooj in the same year. It's part of quite possibly one of the rarest progressive trance records in existence. It's an opulent, crystalline track with a great hook and vocal line. To follow, we have 'Seduction Of Orpheus (Tilt Mythology Mix)'. Part of the 'Dark Science EP' released on Hooj in 1999, this version is part Sci-fi epic, part melencholic prog with the use of tribal drum-march samples, dissonant synths and spoken dialogue in the intro.
2007's 'Angry Skies (Tilts Reactivation Mix)' is part of Tilt's early releases on Lost Language. By this time, production techniques had progressed greatly and this was reflected in this delirious trance stomper. 'The World Doesn’t Know (Original)' backtracks to 2004 on Lost Language. Tilt showcase their trademark use of melodies and epic euphoria on this absolute Trance classic. Next we have Tilts Duodecim Edit of 'Twelve', also on Lost Language in 2004. Considered by many as a timeless classic, 'Twelve' is a perfectly executed, perfectly formed progressive masterpiece.
'New Day', released back in 2005 as the penultimate track to their album 'Explorer', utilises a more singer-songwriter approach to the Tilt sound with the use of guitars and subtle strings under a mellifluous female vocal. 2012's 'Your Love (Tilt Sacred Heart Mix)' see's collaborator Danny Stubbs step up to production duties with Sam Mollison on vocals, creating a bold prog track that reinstated Tilt as major players in the Trance world. to finish the CD, we have the original version of 'Can You Feel It,' a massive arp-driven vocal track that's often overlooked.
For digital buyers only, we have a few more exclusive tricks up our sleeve. Released in 2011 as part of 'The Century EP', 'No Other Day (Sergey Tkachev Remix)' is a propulsive, even slightly melancholic prog groover on Lost Language. As a special extra, Tilt have put together a 20th year anniversary DJ mix for your listening pleasure. Plug in, turn it up, and journey off into progressive heaven.
The tracklist
1.Places [7 Mix]
2.My Spirit [Radio Edit]
3.Butterfly [Radio Edit]
4.I Dream [Tilt's Resurrection Mix]
5.Invisible [Original Vocal Edit]
6.Seduction Of Orpheus [Tilt's Mythology Mix]
7.Angry Skies [Tilt Re-activation Mix]
8.The World Doesn't Know
9.Twelve [Original]
10.New Day
11.Your Love [Tilt's Sacred Heart Mix]
12.Can You Feel It
13.No Other Day [Sergey Tkachev Remix]
(P) & (C) 1995 to 2013 Lost Language
Tilt thanks: John Graham, Mick Wilson, Andy Moor, Paul Van Dyk, Danny Stubbs, Sam Mollison, Maria Nayler and Grace. Jon Cecchini, Andrea Law, Andy Penny, Martin Kimberley, Dean Sherwin, Sally Wilkes, Hayes, Johnston and all the old Red Parrot Management Posse (miss you all). Paul 'Oakey, Oakey' Oakenfold, Spencer Baldwin, Stuart Dashwood, Jean Branch and the old Perfecto team. Red Jerry, Ben Lost and all at Hooj Choons. Lynn and Ian at Safehouse. Big thanks to JP, Eugene and Gareth at MRC for working hard on the edits and project. Shane the cutter for all his mastering. Pete Tong and all at Radio 1 (Essential). We also have to thank all the old TILT road trip gang who we partied hard with for 15 years, Helen Park, Lee Fredericks, Kingy, Marty (Leama), Kenny Shifter (all the Arley Bush gang), Sasha, Anthony Pappa, Andy Holt, Chilli Chillwah, Kaz Scargill, Andy Scargill, Toni Tamborine, Simon Lovechild, Susan Cistone, Ron Bush, Sean Cusack, Jimmy Van M and all the old Orland o Posse. And finally all the Clubs, DJ's, Producers, Record labels and more importantly the fans who have loved and supported us for 20 years - lets have another 20 more!!!!
Nic Britton Thanks: My folks, Lee Fredericks and all the DJ's, producers and clubbers who have provided inspiration.
Alex Brown Thanks: Gemma Brown (game changer!), Mum & Dad, Peter & Vicky, Will, Lucy, Greg & Lauren, Sally, Keith & Kaz, Mick Park & Kaz, Nic Britton, Sandra and Tony (you have the patience of Saints!), Brent Lawson(and all at Pro B- Tech), Steve Parry (and all at SMP3), Andy Moor & Julie, Andy Holt & Kenny Shifter (it's easier when you know how!), Steve Wilkins, Ed Roach aka "Stripper" & Rachel, Esh & Kerry, Ugzy & Becky, Tom Kemp & Clara, Jimmy Higgins & Rachel, Face & Danielle, Joel O & Kirsty, Denzel, and last but not least Sam "The Wheel" Brittan (& Kate), James "The Captain" Hilton and Marc "Horse" Unsted (& Aiste) aka The Three Wise Monkeys...
Mick Park Thanks: Caroline Emery, Leo and Eve Park (very proud dad), All the Park clan (here and around the World), Johnny G bend Graham, Mick Wilson and all the Wilson family, Andy and Julie Moor, Lee Fredericks, Nic Britton (the count), Alex and Gemma, Sandra and Tony Britton, Brent Lawson, Davo McDonnell and Rachel, Kev McGee and Krystal, Kaz Scags and Smelly, Lea Kenny and Holty - Much love!
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