Versions
| Title, Format | Label | Cat# | Country | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X-Tremity E.P. (12", EP, W/Lbl, Sta) | Empire Records | E 001 | UK | 1992 | |
| X-Tremity E.P. (12", TP, Sta) | Empire Records | E 001 | UK | 1992 |
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Reviews & Discussion
referencing X-Tremity E.P., 12", EP, W/Lbl, Sta, E 001
I have just sold a copy of this track and I must admit until I had to send it out the door I was not too sure what all the fuss was about so I thought I had better listen to it one more time before I let it go. I realised tunes like this are few and far between, i bought this tune many years ago as an employee of Mo's and I understand now why I was there. To be part of this mini revolution has been a privalage and respect to all the bedroom DJ's and producers that made it happen.
referencing X-Tremity E.P., 12", EP, W/Lbl, Sta, E 001
I shudder to think what those re-mixes 'could have' been like.
Though a part of me equally is glad that I didn't ever get to hear them.
If it ain't broke don't try n' fix it!
My personal respect to one of 'the' land mark tunes!
UK Rave Culture Ruled n' so did this tune!
I don't suppose any other country anywhere in the world experienced the 'mass madness' ; ) that was our party scene at that specific moment in time.
This was, & still is, inspirational stuff.
Though a part of me equally is glad that I didn't ever get to hear them.
If it ain't broke don't try n' fix it!
My personal respect to one of 'the' land mark tunes!
UK Rave Culture Ruled n' so did this tune!
I don't suppose any other country anywhere in the world experienced the 'mass madness' ; ) that was our party scene at that specific moment in time.
This was, & still is, inspirational stuff.
referencing X-Tremity E.P., 12", EP, W/Lbl, Sta, E 001
I'm one half of 2-x-treme and we can't believe the status that this ep has acheived.
It was our (John Gray and myself Barry Barnett) first release when we were 18 years old,we had been fortunate enough that John's Dad invested in studio equipment as a hobby and allowed myself and John
to spend time messing around.
2 of the track's had already been written by John to which i added the breakbeat elements due to the fact i was Dj'ing and reflected the first installments of sampling breakbeats to which we co wrote the other 2 tracks to complete the ep.
We then presented these to Eddie Stenna(Empire) and Luke Slater, whom i was employed by at the time, and they really liked it which consequently led to the first pressing of 1000 copies.
It entered the Mixmag buzz charts and became the fastest selling white label with mo's and greyhound distributors,we then pressed a further 1000 copies and the ep was due to be signed to Inner Rhythm(offshoot of outer rhythm)with additional mixes from Top Buzz + Carl Cox but unforunately the label was dropped and the project ground to a halt.
I'm still in the music production business and have enjoyed 2 top 40 hits in the last 2 years but nothing that would ever equate to the buzz of having your first record released and selling copies to all your friends and family whi now have probably seen a nice investment for the £3.00 that we probably charged them at the time.
Respect to all the people that have kept our little ep alive after 16 years and long may it remain a classic in your collections.
John Gray + Barry Barnett (2-x-treme)
It was our (John Gray and myself Barry Barnett) first release when we were 18 years old,we had been fortunate enough that John's Dad invested in studio equipment as a hobby and allowed myself and John
to spend time messing around.
2 of the track's had already been written by John to which i added the breakbeat elements due to the fact i was Dj'ing and reflected the first installments of sampling breakbeats to which we co wrote the other 2 tracks to complete the ep.
We then presented these to Eddie Stenna(Empire) and Luke Slater, whom i was employed by at the time, and they really liked it which consequently led to the first pressing of 1000 copies.
It entered the Mixmag buzz charts and became the fastest selling white label with mo's and greyhound distributors,we then pressed a further 1000 copies and the ep was due to be signed to Inner Rhythm(offshoot of outer rhythm)with additional mixes from Top Buzz + Carl Cox but unforunately the label was dropped and the project ground to a halt.
I'm still in the music production business and have enjoyed 2 top 40 hits in the last 2 years but nothing that would ever equate to the buzz of having your first record released and selling copies to all your friends and family whi now have probably seen a nice investment for the £3.00 that we probably charged them at the time.
Respect to all the people that have kept our little ep alive after 16 years and long may it remain a classic in your collections.
John Gray + Barry Barnett (2-x-treme)
referencing X-Tremity E.P., 12", EP, W/Lbl, Sta, E 001
What a tune! beautiful opening melody and gentle bassline then kicking in with vocals and the Amen break,Perfect mixture of smooth sounds. A truely unique Track from back in the day. A must have for any Hardcore Collection.
referencing X-Tremity E.P., 12", EP, W/Lbl, Sta, E 001
I can't believe no one has commented on this release, arguably the best hardcore record ever made.
4 really good uplifting tracks crafted to hardcore perfection.
The stand out track for me is X-Treme Theme with its female vocal samples & its slow build up with some nice breakbeats over the top too beef up the track.
Equally as good is That Piano Track with its often sampled piano (as used by DJ Ham's classic most uplifting on kniteforce records)to create a massively happy and uplifting track without being to cheesy.
For many years this record eluded me, after hearing it on a Fantazia Second Sight Top Buzz tape from late 91, i finally got a copy in 2002!!!
In 2006 this record got a repress for the next generation of ravers to enjoy
4 really good uplifting tracks crafted to hardcore perfection.
The stand out track for me is X-Treme Theme with its female vocal samples & its slow build up with some nice breakbeats over the top too beef up the track.
Equally as good is That Piano Track with its often sampled piano (as used by DJ Ham's classic most uplifting on kniteforce records)to create a massively happy and uplifting track without being to cheesy.
For many years this record eluded me, after hearing it on a Fantazia Second Sight Top Buzz tape from late 91, i finally got a copy in 2002!!!
In 2006 this record got a repress for the next generation of ravers to enjoy
