Theo Parrish – Overyohead

My absolute favorite from Theo, abstract, dark, hypnotic.Timeless classic for sure.

I first heard "Dance Of The Drunken Drums" back in 2000... on Australian public radio. It was like a college radio station or their NPR.
I actually have it recorded on cassette, as I'd sometimes record the radio. I recall the radio dj's voice was so low-key and cool, and when he said the artist's name: Theo Parrish, that was all I needed to deep dive into the house music that instantly resonated with me. This was my way in. This was jazz. I'd mostly dismissed house music previously because I'd never heard it presented with such artful grace. Such depth.
That experience changed my life. It was one of those moments that not only inspired me to seek out this music, but also my ability to 'hear' was heightened. It literally upped my game. Sometimes one track is all it takes.
Many of Theo Parrish's early tracks massage my soul, move my feet, and transport my mind to another dimension. For me, it all starts here.

anyone know what this track samples? Baby Ford Westway is built around a very similar piano riff

cant believe this came out in 1999, hasnt aged a bit, incredible

This also got repressed in early 2016, sounds great! Thanks for the reissue.

I love this record. My absolute favorite. <3 warm blanket in the snow feeling

Absolutley superb in every possible way - a genius at work enjoy the fruits of his labour, you can feel the incredible amount of detail he put into this by just simply being alive - peace and love yo
I Cherish this record

If you dont`t think it`s good you are not on the right mood

I had this 2013 repress on a TT in a shop, but i wasn't diggin Theo at the time so gave it back to the shop assistant - he had a furrowed brow, i understand why now. And now i find that is is not on the Japanese CD reissue of Sound Signature Sound, dance of the drunken drums is the tune i need, haven't quite got into overyohead, fairly gutted.

As mentioned in the description above, the label printing seems to be the only noticeable difference between the 2013 repress and earlier pressings. My older copy had a high quality printed glossy label, the 2013 label is not the same quality at all - in fact it looks like a pretty poor quality bootleg! (it's not obviously.) Think the labels are the same quality on all the Sound Signature represses, and that's a reasonable concession for the artist to make in my opinion.

Btw, I went into Sounds of the Universe right after this had been reissued, the whole time I was browsing they had this record playing just flipping it over and waiting for people to come ask what it was and take a copy. I asked, they said they'd been doing it all day! Big love for Theo!