Metamorphosis, by AC Soul Symphony

Metamorphosis

by AC Soul Symphony

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saleem housee Incredible beyond words ,an absolute gem and a touch of class reminiscent of years gone by and masterfully executed .A Tasteful homage to the 1970s Disco Inferno; rewind selector,find those hidden dancing shoes and boogy all night long like there's no tomorrow.

BIG UP Dave Lee 💖 🫶💃🕺👣
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winopunk Wow! This is something else even for Dave Lee this really is dripping with 70’s vibe but better production values. Absolutely love it. No favourite track because there really isn’t anything other than gems on this release. Have already ordered the vinyl & cd versions.

majhium For those of us of a certain age who loved 70s big TV and disco this album is simply brilliant. So many call backs to so many brilliant tunes and themes. A brilliant wall of violins and fabulous keys is sweet.

Flowers, flowers, flowers! Favorite track: Manhattan Skyline.

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CD TRACKLIST:
CD One
1. Windy City Theme
2. The Philly Avengers
3. I Want To See You Dance
4. Music For Your Pleasure
5. The Mystery, The Moment
6. It’s Got To Be Love
7. Metamorphosis
8. Tradewinds
9. AC Express

CD Two
1. Losing My Mind At The Disco
2. Six Billion Dollar Man
3. Manhattan Skyline
4. Seneca Village
5. The Talented Mr Adams
6. K-Jee

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Part I Gatefold Double 12"
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PART ONE

Record One
A1 Windy City Theme
B1 Tradewinds

Record Two
C1 Six Billion Dollar Man
D1 Seneca Village
D2 Metamorphosis

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Part II Gatefold Double 12"
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PART TWO

Record One
A1 The Philly Avengers
B1 AC Express
B2 The Mystery, The Moment

Record Two
C1 It’s Got To Be Love
C2 Music For Your Pleasure
D1 Losing My Mind At The Disco

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1.	Windy City Theme 10:08	buy track
2.	The Philly Avengers 09:40
3.	Music For Your Pleasure 07:17	buy track
4.	I Want To See You Dance 09:21	buy track
5.	Six Billion Dollar Man 10:52	buy track
6.	It’s Got To Be Love 09:51	buy track
7.	Tradewinds 08:42	buy track
8.	The Mystery, The Moment 05:51	buy track
9.	AC Express 07:18	buy track
10.	Metamorphosis 06:28	buy track
11.	Manhattan Skyline 11:06	buy track
12.	Losing My Mind At The Disco 09:36	buy track
13.	Seneca Village 07:21	buy track
14.	The Talented Mr Adams 09:23	buy track
15.	K-Jee 08:06	buy track

about

Legendary producer Dave Lee returns as AC Soul Symphony with the “Metamorphosis” LP - his most ambitious production project in his 35-year career.

With an inimitable CV and discography that includes over a thousand production credits to his name, hundreds of singles under renowned pseudonyms including Joey Negro, and three UK top 40 hits as Jakatta, Dave Lee is one of the UK’s most revered producers of disco and house music, defining each genre with a signature sound. Always looking to push the boundaries of what it means to make music, his latest project sees Dave return to one of his lesser-known pseudonyms – AC Soul Symphony – to deliver an epic disco record that takes the sound back to its roots in every way possible.

Comprising 15 beautifully arranged disco tracks that effortlessly span almost two hours, “Metamorphosis” is an album by definition, but at its core, much more than that – it is a labour of love, meticulously composed, arranged and crafted through a very tangible and human creative process which is unmatched by many modern producers.

Inspired by happy memories from the golden era of TV and the soundtracks of his favourite childhood shows, “Metamorphosis” was borne of a desire to put the strings center stage and recreate the same analogue sounds that brought instrumental albums by Love Unlimited, MFSB and Salsoul Orchestra to life.

Taking disco back to a physical place, “Metamorphosis” was an organic writing process that saw Dave lay down his ideas digitally, before reshaping the MIDI strings into a proper arrangement and recording them live with a 20-piece orchestra at RAK Studios. By his own admission, it is an album of pure indulgence, but by relying on digital production methods, it can be easy to lose sight of the soul that makes music such a unifying entity. Backing up the immaculate strings with catchy vocals and enough groove to level a discotheque, it’s this soulful energy that Dave has captured and expertly delivered with “Metamorphosis”.

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released October 27, 2023

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Z Records London, UK

Legendary producer Dave Lee founded Z Records back in 90, as the natural successor to his highly influential first label, Republic Records, which remains for many, the foundation stone of the UK house scene.

Using Z primarily as an outlet for his own material, Dave has continued to champion all things funky and soulful with a consistently high level of quality underground releases. ... more

shows

Apr 27

Corn Exchange

Brighton, UK
May 4

Electric Brixton

Brixton, UK
May 5

Canvas Yard

Leeds, UK
May 5

Sefton Park Cricket Club

Liverpool, UK
May 17

Cdlc Barcelona | Carpe Diem Lounge Club

Barcelona, Spain
May 18

Eden Ibiza

Sant Antoni de Portmany, Spain
May 25

Joshua Brooks

Manchester, UK
May 31

The Soho

Zürich, Switzerland
Jun 2

Hï Ibiza

Ibiza, Spain
Jun 14

Hï Ibiza

Ibiza, Spain
Jun 21

Hoochie Coochie

Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK
Jun 29

Boyston Hall Farm

Chelmsford, UK
Jul 7

Hï Ibiza

Ibiza, Spain
Jul 28

Hï Ibiza

Ibiza, Spain
Aug 2

The Garden Resort

Tisno, Croatia
Aug 18

Hï Ibiza

Ibiza, Spain
Sep 8

Hï Ibiza

Ibiza, Spain
Sep 21

Alis Rooftop Bar

Catalonia, Spain

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