Night Moves ‎– Transdance

When I first heard that Transdance was getting a repress on Copilote I immediately flew online to pre-order my copy.

Thankfully I got one of the 500, and I treasure it.

What a track! Recorded in 1981, this is the real sound of the New Romantic movement. Of course Fade To Grey is the ambassador, but Transdance is the image in my head when I think of the Blitz club. And yes, I was two years of age at that time.

This track predates House by five years, but it could easily fit into a mix of Chicago Warehouse classics. It was an undeniable influence on Electroclash, and again it would fit into any electro mix with ease.

What's it got? Well, what's it NOT got!

Moody male vocal, angelic female singing, tight House percussion, a menacing dark bassline, ice cold synths...

If that gets you interested, well don't just sit there. Check this out and realise why the original 1981 white label sells for over £170.

I'm just glad I got the repress.

WOW..what a release. Dark, moody and very house like in parts. Definately worth a punt if your into your old acid house/ electro stuff.

This i think was one of the great tracks of the 80's which didn't quite make it into the pop charts even though it had all the right elements but did well on the dance floors of Europe and the East coast of America.

Lead singer Michael based in sw London who also wrote TransDance in the spring of 81 and recorded it at Ridge Farm studios with keyboard wizard Denis Haines and engineered by Simon Smart.

The GC1 version is very rare and has commanded a whopping 720 Euros/£500 on ebay in M/C The B'side is a dark moody piece of classical inspired electronic genius which isn't to everyone's taste but do give it a listen if you find this great bit of vinyl