ALLEN HOIST - « Lost & Found Sessions » (P) Soulab 2006 (C) jobete music / copyright control / sacem Soulab 005 - Cat/Ref # Soul 005 Format: Vinyl 12 A1: INNER CITY BLUES - 4 HERO vip rmx A very refreshing version of the Marvin Gaye classic, orchestrated by visionary Marc Mac of 4 Hero with an anthological flute solo by Allen Hoist himself. A must-have... Written and composed by Marvin Gaye & James Nyx Vocals & Flute by Allen Hoist Remix & additional production by Marc Mac 4 Hero. Piano, Rhodes, Bass, Percussions & Synths - Marc Mac. Drums & Guitar - Brad Munn. Mixed by Brad Somatik @ Dollis Hill Studios - London & by Marc Mac @ Dollis v2.0 studio A2: WITH LOVE - KAIDI TATHAM dark dub Kaidi Tatham beats & harmonies are kickin' strong on this dub version full of broken beats & other incredible patterns. Dark, massive & futuristic. Vocals by Allen Hoist Remix & additionnal productions by Kaidi Tatham Keyboard: Kaidi Tatham Mixed by Matt Lord for Matt Lord Music B1: INNER CITY BLUES - MFP COLLECTIVE edit A brilliant combination of acoustics & electronics. Allen Hoist's soulful voice is supported by a wonderful dialogue, sliding along piano virtuosity & beatmaker precision ! Written and composed by Marvin Gaye & James Nyx Vocals by Allen Hoist remix & additionnal productions by Mathijs Duringhof Piano: Mario Canonge Bass: Linley Marth Mixed by Mathijs Duringhof B2: WITH LOVE - GREG GAUTHIER & TONY L dub A great House version by great Soulful House producers Greg Gauthier & Tony L. Just what you need to dream the night away... Vocals by Allen Hoist Remix & additionnal productions by Greg Gauthier & Tony L Guitar : Benjamin Leherissey Mixed by Greg Gauthier & Tony L This chapter of Allen Hoist's "retrofuturistic soul experience" series is a modern soul music masterpiece. Been Played by: Played by: Patrick Forge, Kiss FM, Smooth FM, Spiritual South, Richard E, Unabombers, DJ Spider, Philarmonix, Jazzamar, Soulsearching Radio Show... This release is a part of Allen Hoist "Retrofuturistic Soul Experience", a fertile musical encounter between prodigal singer & multi-instrumentalist Allen Hoist from New York with some of the best artists from the contemporary soul scene, such as London producers Marc Mac of 4 Hero, Kaidi Tatham, Andreas Saag from Sweden and Parisian Soulful House masters Greg Gauthier & Tony L... supported by great live Jazz instrumentalists such as pianist Mario Canonge, bassist Linley Marth, percussionist Ravi Magnifique... and Allen Hoist himself on flute & saxophone, of course. Working together, they have created brilliant, modern soul music covering a large good groove spectrum: Soul, House, Jazz, Broken Beat, Doo Wop, Nu Soul, Afro Beat, Latin, Funk Old school? New school ? Gold school ! Acclaimed from New York to Tokyo, London to Toronto, in Paris, Johannesburg, Milan Allen Hoist's music spreads groove, authenticity & happiness. It truly is a breath of fresh air into the soul nation. It's modern soul music... with soul !