TOTD – Klute – Ram Raider

Traffic — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 09:51:22 +0000

Several weeks ago I was discussing with Rise, a great friend and and a great DJ, about what tracks would be fitting for a very dark drum & bass/jungle mix, without making it too “techsteppish”.
We referenced the obvious tunes such as “Dylan – Witchcraft“, “Source Direct – The Crane“, and “Decoder – Fog“. However, he did mention a tune that has stuck with me since. Shamefully I didn’t know about it, but it is the very epitome of what we were discussing.

This leads us to the tune of the day: Klute – Ram Raider, released on Certificate 18 in 1996, which was part of a 3 track vinyl. Side A has “Right Or Wrong” and the B side holding two tracks entitled “Work It Out” and, obviously, “Ram Raider”.

Ram Raider starts off with a cryptic chopped up break that is instantaneously recognizable. A heavy choppy amen gets added and the tune takes shape.
Up until then you feel that this is just another good amen track, but it deepens when the first drop hits. Some eerie pads sweep in, and suddenly the sample “The lights are on…but nobody’s home” gets added to the track.
Klute slams the amen back on and shivers go up your spine. For me, it’s darkness at it’s best. Listen below.

If anyone has more recommendations of tracks for a dark dnb/jungle mix, please post in the comments below or on Drumtrip’s facebook page.

P.S.: The tune also falls under the Bargain Jungle section, as it can be bought for a few quid on discogs. Enjoy!

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Bargain Jungle: Hidden Rooms LP – Certificate 18

Law — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 12:04:14 +0000

A bit of a special edition of our bargin jungle feature today as it is not just the one tune being featured, but eight!
Certificate 18 started life as forward thinking hardcore label with a techno influenced sound, early stalwarts of the label included the legendary Photek, Source Direct and Klute among others.

Photek dominated the early released schedule under his Cynthetics and Studio Pressure moniker, conjuring up amazing tracks like Presha III and Jump MK II (Below)

The label also featured the first appearance by a young Source Direct who started out under the alias of Sounds Of Life as they launched their debut the Trust Me EP.

The Hidden Rooms LP is a mix of some of the labels best and most well known tracks up until 1996.
Two tracks each from Studio Pressure, Sounds Of Life, Klute and Motiv One aka Twisted Anger.

The two Photek tracks alone would set you back around £30.00 (minimum) a piece and the Sounds Of Life tracks a little less, which makes this LP an absolute steal starting from £2.00 on Discogs (a little more for a UK seller currently).
Tracklisting..

A1	Studio Pressure –	Jump Mk II
A2	Studio Pressure –	Relics
B1	Motive One –	Funk 78 (Remix)
B2	Motive One –	Technical Wizardry
C1	Sounds Of Life (2) –	Hidden Rooms
C2	Sounds Of Life (2) –	Currents (Remix)
D1	Klute –	F.P.O.P. (Klute And The Freedom Remix)
D2	Klute –	Work Out

So if you want a cheaper way to enjoy some of the best Photek and Source Direct work on wax, or you don’t want to wear out your Precious Jump MK II plate; look no further. Comes with great, Bladerunner inspired sleeve art too.

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TOTD – Klute – Ram Raider

Bargain Jungle: Hidden Rooms LP – Certificate 18