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The collection, coming via his prolific and seminal Planet E Communications, features music from across Craigs vast catalog, including several tracks that have never previously seen full digital release. Its selections span his many aliases and projects, offering a rare glimpse into the full scope of his groundbreaking career. rare glimpse into the full scope of his groundbreaking career.
Among the rare and remastered tracks featured is No More Words – originally released in 1991, newly reissued on vinyl and available digitally for the first time. A foundational track in the Detroit techno canon, No More Words captures the emotive synths and tight grooves of Craigs sound that would soon resonate across dance floors worldwide. Its reissue marks a moment of reflection on the genres roots and evolution.
Another remastered track from Craigs extensive archive is The Truth, a deep cut from Craigs discography under his Designer Music alias, now widely available for the first time a quarter-century after its original release. The films end credits are scored by the contemplative Meditation 4, an ambient production previously only available on Craig’s 2013 Masterpiece compilation CD for Ministry of Sound.
Iconic remixes such as his Grammy-nominated rework of Junior Boys Like A Child is included alongside lesser-known but equally epic remixes such as his sublime 2012 mix of Slams Azure, which is employed for the films title credits and had previously only seen a limited release. Also featured across the soundtracks multiple formats are iconic Carl Craig productions under his 69, Psyche/BFC and Innerzone Orchestra aliases, and collaborations with Moritz von Oswald and Francesco Tristano. Oswald and Francesco Tristano.
The soundtrack serves as a companion to the new documentary directed by Jean-Cosme Delaloye and produced by Sovereign Films, which follows Carls journey from Detroits middle-class roots to global stardom, set against the citys decline and recovery. The film explores his work at the intersection of music, art, and culture, from his collaborations with Bottega Veneta to his Party/After-Party installation, acquired by the Detroit Institute of Arts and exhibited at MOCA Los Angeles. MOCA Los Angeles.
Featuring interviews with Gilles Peterson, Roni Size, Laurent Garnier, DJ Minx, Kenny Larkin, Moritz von Oswald, and James Lavelle, Desire highlights Carls championing of Detroits Black creative excellence and the often-overlooked African-American roots of electronic music.
LP TracklistA1. Carl Craig – No More WordsA2. Slam – Azure (Carl Craig C2 Remix)B1. Carl Craig – At LesB2. Psyche/BFC – GalaxyC1. 69 – DesireC2. Innerzone Orchestra – Bug In The BassbinD1. Designer Music – The TruthD2. Junior Boys – Like A Child (Carl Craig Remix)
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