Chilled by Nature ‘Solar Powered’ EP
July 2nd, 2002 by freddie96
CHILLED BY NATURE
Solar Powered EP
(Big Chill, 2002)
Following his memorable contribution to The Big Chill’s ‘Enchanted 01′ compilation comes Pete Lawrence’s first solo release.
Championed pre-release by the likes of Laurent Garnier, Charles Webster, Pete Herbert, Tom Middleton, Chris Coco, Lol Hammond and Phil Mison, the debut EP features three cinematic compositions by the Big Chill founder, as well as Laura B’s acclaimed mix of Pete’s ‘Go Forward’, dubbed as ″a future chill out classic″ by Mison.
Spanning wide-screen textures, systems music and pure emotion, this is deeply felt and finely crafted chill-out music of the highest quality.
Now avalaible in selected record stores in the UK
‘Solar Powered EP’
(chillep 004x CD & chillep 004 limited edition vinyl)
1. ‘Go Forward’ (Love Bubble Mix)
2. ‘Cumulus’
3. ‘The Unfolding’
4. ‘Funky Pie’ (Reheat)
Love Bubble mix by Laura B
REVIEWS
Not surprisingly, his music would sound perfect drifting from the speakers at one of his summer events. It’s chilled and electronic, with a pastoral, very English lushness. An aural version of The Enchanted Garden.
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Muzik
If you’ve heard of The Big Chill, then you’ll have heard of Pete Lawrence. Chilled by Nature is Pete Lawrence releasing this four-track EP on his loved Big Chill Recordings. Kicking off with newly signed label-mate Laura B’s mix of ‘Go Forward’, the ‘Solar Powered’ EP immediately makes its mark with some fresh sounds. ‘Cumulus’ follows a more ambient direction – a languid pool of layered synths and resonant vocal effects over bouncing deep bass. ‘The Unfolding’ is an evocative piece of modern soul music, with ‘Funky Pie’ being a taster of sounds to come. Conclusion: exciting and adventurous chilled tunes.
DJ Magazine
The man behind The Big Chill festivals not surprisingly delivers a very chilled tune. Sounds incredibly like a Thomas Newman score (The Green Mile, American Beauty, Pay It Forward etc) but with a dubby, hip-hop feel.
Straight No Chaser
Pete runs The Big Chill. Nuff said
Jockey Slut
Nothing music
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