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Title: Elevate
Release date: 25 March, 2008
Record label: Nettwerk
Single: The Longest Road
Official website: Morgan Page
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DJ/Producer MORGAN PAGE has signed with Nettwerk Records to release his debut album ELEVATE on March 25th. The unique record is a hybrid of remixes and original songs, a 12-song collection that seamlessly weaves the highlights of Page's prolific production career with his own organic, melody driven tunes.
Page has quickly become one of the most sought after house producers. His remixes for marquee artists (Angie Stone, Delerium, Stevie Nicks, Nelly Furtado and more) consistently land at the top of the Billboard Club Play charts, including three number one hits in 2006 alone.
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Says Nettwerk co owner Mark Jowett, 'While Morgan's remixes often include some of the meanest beats, he never forgets a sense of melody or song. Now we get to hear original music crafted from Morgan, that take his great sense of melody and vibe to a whole other level, and he comes through delivering songs of maximum impact; for this Nettwerk is thrilled to be working with Morgan Page, definitely a musician whose star is on the rise.'
ELEVATE opens with the first single 'Longest Road'. The track features lead vocals from California folk artist Lissie, whom Page calls 'one of the most exciting voices I've heard in years.' As Laurel Canyon meets Hollywood, the song effortlessly fuses laid-back folk rock influences with the edge and energy of electronic music. The single will be accompanied by new mixes from Deadmau5 and Robbie Rivera.
More than a collection of singles, Page blends ELEVATE into one complete work, showcasing his dexterity as a producer. Said Page, 'I envision this album as something that works in a variety of settings: in the car, at home, maybe on a run with your iPod. It encompasses so many different styles, yet there is a continuity to it that holds it together. I see this album as something that DJs will appreciate and something that all fans of electronic music will enjoy experiencing from start to finish.'
Page has never been bound by the constraints of the music industry; he's always played by his own rules. In 2006, with few label options for a young DJ/producer, he self-released his bootleg remix album Cease And Desist. Comprised of his unauthorized remixes of songs from heavyweights like Coldplay and David Bowie, The album drew raves reviews in magazines and on websites all over the world, becoming an instant underground classic. Ironically, rather than receive the expected cease and desist letters, the album actually provided the majors with a solid showcase of Page's work. It wasn't long before he was hired to legally remix tracks for name artists. He now works regularly with Warner Bros, Wind Up, Concord Records, Interscope, Geffen, Virgin and Nettwerk.
track information
01) MORGAN PAGE FEAT. LISSIE - 'THE LONGEST ROAD'
House music meets Nashville. This song features Lissie - one of the most exciting new singers I've heard in years. This song is all about fusing organic folk influences with the edge and energy of electronic music.
02) MORGAN PAGE FEAT. TYLER JAMES - 'CALL MY NAME'
A bit of Royksopp with a dance-rock edge. Tyler James radiates a bit of a Chris Martin-esque vibe He's got such a cool presence to his voice - it fit the track perfectly. I heard him play at Hotel Cafe in Hollywood and immediately said - let's get this guy in the studio!
03) THE SUBMARINES - 'PEACE AND HATE' (MORGAN PAGE REMIX)
A dark yet hopeful remix. I wanted to give this song a bit of extra drama. It's got an eerie feel to it, and then it goes all happy at the end.
04) MORGAN PAGE FEAT. MATT WASLEY - 'FADE AWAY'
A breaky, rock influenced song with a pop edge and some epic moments.
05) JENNY OWEN YOUNGS - 'F**K WAS I' (MORGAN PAGE REMIX)
Dirty words, strings, and atmospheric guitars - this is a quirky and introspective take on the original.
06) LEIGH NASH - 'NERVOUS IN THE LIGHT OF DAWN' (MORGAN PAGE REMIX)
Leigh Nash's love song gets the bleepy electro treatment with some guitars and heavy delays.
07) BITTER:SWEET - 'DIRTY LAUNDRY' (MORGAN PAGE REMIX)
Seductive vocals are punctuated by an addictive electro-line. My favorite part is the sliced up vocal hook and the big nasty breakdown.
08) NELLY FURTADO - 'MANEATER' (DAVID GARCIA & MORGAN PAGE REMIX)
A straight up take-no-prisoners, pumping, dirty club mix.
09) DELERIUM - 'ANGELICUS' (MORGAN PAGE REMIX)
Operatic vocals meet progressive electro-house. Note the contrast of the rolling synthetic textures contrasted with the guitars.
10) MORGAN PAGE FEAT. CAMILA GREY - 'ONE DAY'
This one's got a bit of a breaks vibe complemented nicely by Camila's sexy ethereal vox.
11) DENGUE FEVER - 'SLEEPWALKING THROUGH THE MEKONG' (MORGAN PAGE REMIX)
Cambodian rock outfit Dengue Fever gets a Massive Attack styled makeover with a crunchy Wurlitzer bassline and chromatic percussion. Many people have described this as evoking the feeling of "flying over a landscape."
12) UNDER - 'UNDER' (MORGAN PAGE REMIX)
The perfect end to a late night. I wanted to make this mix really dramatic and moody, while keeping the seductive quality in tact. It's all about the big drop-out near the end. A great come-down track after a night of debauchery.
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