Sequential 2 Mixed By Hernan Cattaneo [Import]

Hernan Cattaneo (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 21, 2007)
• Number of Discs: 2
• Format: Import
• Label: Renaissance Dance UK
• ASIN: B000PC0U7Q
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #210,235 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Sweep [Hernán Cattáneo & John Tonks Little Intro Mix]

2. 18 Years

3. Monochrome (Reprise)

4. I Try [Nic Fanciulli Remix]

5. Anime [Sequential Mix]

6. Time Travel

7. Summer Time

8. Paranoid [Eelke Kleijn Remix]

9. Goodbye Pluto

10. Agent Blue

See all 15 tracks on this disc

Disc: 2

1. The Second Angel Is Here [Sequential Mix]

2. Neon [Guy Gerber & David K Mix]

3. Arachnofunk

4. Lia

5. Everyone Loves Candy

6. Saudade [Remix]

7. I Sleep in Sellotape

8. Nobody Beats the Biz

9. Airtight [Sequential Mix]

10. Paper Dove [Sequential Mix]

See all 13 tracks on this disc

Customer Reviews

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excercise your EDM intelligence with this one, May 25, 2007

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LexAffection (Philadelphia, PA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sequential 2 Mixed By Hernan Cattaneo (Audio CD)

Hernan Cattaneo's second installment in his self-realized "Sequential" series is a highly intelligent and logical extension of the successful first installment. It is in every way as haunting, smooth and colorful as its album's cover might indicate. Hernan is arguably the smoothest DJ on the scene right now, able to slyly manipulate the transitions between songs whose eclectic nature one cannot help but savor and appreciate. What works in Hernan's favor is the fact that Sequential Vol. 2 is not so much a "sequel" as much as it is a progression for the Sequential series and Cattaneo himself.

The layout of Sequential 2 is similar to that of Sequential, Vol. 1; the first disc is a wonderful, (dare I mention the word timeless already?) smooth and sexy mix of what amounts to be a superb track selection. Though brief, Cattaneo and John Tonks' `Little Intro Mix' of "Sweep" swept me off my feet; the two artists manage to change a rather familiar song into something brief and beautiful. As usual, Cattaneo's track selection is impeccable as he mixes quirky tracks like "18 Years" alongside more conventional tracks like "Monochrome." Those of you familiar with Hernan's sly DJ'ing style will, no doubt, find lovely the transitions between Nic Fanciulli's remix of "I Try" and the `Sequential Mix' of "Anime" (produced by Cattaneo and Tonks themselves). The beauty of disc one steadily escalates as the tracks progress and I truly believe Hernan meticulously placed these tracks in "sequence" to provide this effect. He succeeds, brilliantly. The beauty of the first disc is counter-weighted by midtempo, beat-oriented tracks beginning early on in the mix; from tracks five until sixteen, Hernan manipulates the sound so that with regards to the mystical elements of the music the intrusion of heavier undercurrent beats doesn't overwhelm the vibe. Note-worthy tracks include "Goodbye Pluto" and Martin Buttrich's sublime remix of "Rhythm Acupuncture," which segues into the superbly chosen "Popsky," aiding "Smooth Drive" in bringing closure to the first disc riding the same elegance with which it began.

True to "Sequential" prototype, the second mix illustrates what the cover of the album can only convey visually. A certain type of aural 'color' is injected into the tracks on this mix, similar to the 'color' one might find on the Luke Fair's "Balance." That is not to say that disc two resembles house music, by any means. Tracks such as Guy Gerber & David K's mix of "Neon," "Arachnofunk" and "Everyone Loves Candy" that illustrate this colorful timbre - and we only find ourselves on the fourth track! This is definitely a mix to cherish, just as its predecessor was. The style is fresh - the "new car smell" of EDM and it simply never fails to get the body moving. "Everyone Loves Candy," in fact, launches the album into danceable bliss with echoic female "voices" (not to be confused with vocals) and a relentless dancefloor beat that will promote beads of sweat on your face as you let loose to its sound. Take it or leave it, but this is one wicked album. The remix of Layo & Bushwacka!'s "Saudade" deserves specific praise here, I think, because of its ethnically-infused funk. Add a dash of electro and flip on the strobe-lights because the party's going from dusk `til dawn. Any dance album has the capacity to precipitate an all-night party, but tracks like "Nobody Beats the Biz," moving from funk-laden grooves to hard-hitting minimal house keep things one step ahead of the rest. How Hernan manages this flow without losing the listener nor the pace continues to elude me; in fact, it excites me to the point where I'm not sure if I'm liable to care how he does it - I just want to taste that aural sugarcane. Two unique `Sequential Mixes' of "Airtight" and "Paper Dove" bring even more authenticity to faithful Stel's "Infinitiy," which closes out the second mix and displays the sexy fusion of house, Balearic and trance EDM tightly bound within the confines of eight minutes. Superb.

The second volume of Sequential shows Hernan at perhaps his finest peak thus far as we have watched his style move through that of the fifth Master's Series to the Sequential series and the continued success of his Metro 95.1 radio show. This is an album worth purchasing; ideal for a club or for a home entertainment system, there is never a point during which the listener feels his intelligence is being insulted with repetitious "four-on-the-floor" amateur antics. This is simply not Hernan's style. Expect the same sly, smooth and sexy trance we have all come to know and love Hernan Cattaneo for - though dually, expect it to be of a higher caliber than we have seen from him before. Unlike John Digweed's Transitions, Vol. 2, which is a fantastic album in its own right but is a mere continuation of the first volume, the second Sequential release is a step forward from the previous excursion, and exercises both the mind and body in ecstatic unity.

~Lex

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars AMAZZZING!!!!!!, September 28, 2007

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Aquiles Garrido "quila" (cancun) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sequential 2 Mixed By Hernan Cattaneo (Audio CD)

Well,well,well i`m going to be very short but consistent.
I have been listening music for over 32 years ,at this point there is not much music that impress me, yes there are things that i like,there are things that i love but at my 44 years old not many things ( in music) impress me ,well Hernan Cattaneo Sequential vol 2 impressed me so deeply,first i should have said that i`m not (was) H.C. fan ,do not misunderstand me i`m not saying he is bad or anything close but he is soft for my taste ¨he did not impress me then , he did now in a BIG way this album is amazing!!!! ,the last thing that imressed me was J.Digweed Transitions vol 1,and the one before was Balance 5 James Holden CD tow but Sequential vol 2 is something BIG in electronic music ,for me is as big and important as Sasha-Digweed`s Northern Expossure vol 1 and 2.

The selection of tunes is superb, the mix is great!.I`m not so good describing track by track , but i`ll tell you this: this album is the music that you hear in the best night,in the best club in your life and you never can buy it at any store (as a mix). So if MUSIC IS VERY IMPORTANT IN YOUR LIFE (AS IT IS FOR ME) GET IT NOW!! IT WILL TOUCH YOUR SOUL!! YES IN DEED. Deep ,strong ,obscure house for your ears and body and food for your spirit .Please excuse my english ...i`m mexican tanks.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars 4 Stars to a 5 Stars Dj, October 6, 2007

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Carlos "dj mallo" (Barranquilla, Colombia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sequential 2 Mixed By Hernan Cattaneo (Audio CD)

I would love to rate this compilation 5 stars, since Cattaneo is like god for me. But in this case 4 stars will do it. CD 1 is brilliant, only quality music superbly mixed. The smooth transitions between tracks (which have made Cattaneo so famous) are here at its finest peak. Cattaneo just makes us believe these tracks were made to be together (¡?). I loved it, though it had some weak moments (track 2, and 5). Don't get me wrong, they're not bad tracks, i just know Cattaneo has some hidden gems with him, that could work better.
CD 2 dissappointed. it's good, well done, and mixed, and has 2 of the hottest tracks of the moment (Steve Mill's Lia, and Arachnofobia). It's a good cd, just not enough to rate it 5. I'll give it 3.5, for a total of 4 Stars.
Overall a good buy. Money well spent.