Nocturnal Frequencies, Vol. 2

Nocturnal Frequencies, Vol. 2

Nocturnal Frequencies, Vol. 2

Track Listings
Disc: 1
1. Intro Track - Moonface
2. Isla [Latin Trance Mix] - Chris Coco
3. Afro Swyped [Romatt Afro-Drumz Mix] - Eternal Sun
4. Klugh - David Alvarado
5. Groove Is in the Air
6. House [Lexicon Avenue Mix]
7. Roton - Moonface
8. Basemental
9. Funky Suite [F.C. Kahuna Headstart Remix] - Blu Peter
10. Top - 16B
See all 11 tracks on this disc

Disc: 2
1. Solid Substance [Transitions Remix] - Chris Cargo
2. Persuasion [Dominica Remix] - Science Dept.
3. Body Freefall, Electronic Inform [Counterplan Mix] - Luke Slater
4. Radio Rage [16B Club Mix] - Idjut Boys
5. Sexual [Deep Dish Cheez, Whiz Dub]
6. Freeze - Vegas Soul
7. Overland - Dawntreader
8. Deep Down Under - Eternal Rhythms
9. Oriental West
10. Mongolian Darkness
See all 11 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
Deep House. Danny Howells Bounces Back with the Awesome Second Installment of the Critically Acclaimed 'Nocturnal Frequencies' Series. Takes Tracks and Mixes from Luke Slater, Slam, Blu Peter, F.c. Kahuna and Others.

Nocturnal Frequencies, Vol. 2,Danny Howells,Obsessive [Studio],Dance,Dance Music,Pop,Progressive Trance,Trance
Nocturnal Frequencies, Vol. 2
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Eh....just another progressive CHUGGER
  • Yeah.
  • This guy's gonna be a Star
  • minimal elegant set
  • The Future Soul
 Nocturnal Frequencies, Vol. 2
Danny Howells
Manufacturer: Obsessive [Studio]
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

GeneralGeneral | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music
TranceTrance | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music
ASIN: B00004TREN
Release Date: 2000-07-18

Tracks:

  1. Intro Track - Moonface
  2. Isla [Latin Trance Mix] - Chris Coco
  3. Afro Swyped [Romatt Afro-Drumz Mix] - Eternal Sun
  4. Klugh - David Alvarado
  5. Groove Is in the Air
  6. House [Lexicon Avenue Mix]
  7. Roton - Moonface
  8. Basemental
  9. Funky Suite [F.C. Kahuna Headstart Remix] - Blu Peter
  10. Top - 16B
  11. Trying to Find Myself [Honcho's Bongos Mix] - Nick Holder

Tracks:

  1. Solid Substance [Transitions Remix] - Chris Cargo
  2. Persuasion [Dominica Remix] - Science Dept.
  3. Body Freefall, Electronic Inform [Counterplan Mix] - Luke Slater
  4. Radio Rage [16b Club Mix] - Idjut Boys
  5. Sexual [Deep Dish Cheez, Whiz Dub] - Amber
  6. Freeze - Vegas Soul
  7. Overland - Dawntreader
  8. Deep Down Under - Eternal Rhythms
  9. Oriental West
  10. Mongolian Darkness
  11. Voices - Bedrock

Album Details

Deep House. Danny Howells Bounces Back with the Awesome Second Installment of the Critically Acclaimed 'Nocturnal Frequencies' Series. Takes Tracks and Mixes from Luke Slater, Slam, Blu Peter, F.c. Kahuna and Others.

Customer Reviews:

2 out of 5 stars Eh....just another progressive CHUGGER.......2002-12-21

Nocturnal Frequencies 2 is not as great as everyone is saying it is. I remember buying this one out of everyone saying it is one of the essential picks of 2000. Man I wasted my money on this one. You really have to have a knack or taste for dark slow progressive house. It doesn't have any trance or techno element to it. The first disc is pretty clubby. So it is ok for my taste but the beginning is slow and boring. It chugs and chugs but never gets anywhere till later on track 6. Disc two is worse. It's even more slower and more boring. The sound quality is low. Sounds like they recorded this on mono than in stereo. One of my few faves on this one is Dave Alvarado's "Klugh". It's a real stormer and it chugs hard.....but again it goes nowhere. So yeah if your just a real Danny Howell's fan and collects everytyhing he has out there, then obviously you will enjoy this one. Other than that, just skip on this one.

5 out of 5 stars Yeah........2001-10-20

One of my favorite DJs releases another phenomenal deep house set. This guy knows how to mix. The mixes are flawless and each track is placed precisely to create the exact flow and feel that his style desires. I'm a DJ myself, and I had to check a few of the tracks just to figure out if they were one song or two. And another thing, I couldn't stop moving! I was driving home the first time I listened to the album, and I was dancing like I was in my room! I got some funny looks, but I couldn't stop. I would definitely recommend this double set CD to anyone looking for solid tracks backed up by the DJs talent.

4 out of 5 stars This guy's gonna be a Star.......2001-02-22

The second installment in a highly underrated series, Nocturnal Frequencies shows the depth of Danny Howells, an upcoming and soon-to-be (trust me) superstar DJ. I was very impressed with his Nu Breed set, so I decided to give this one a listen.

What I first noticed about this set is how much more laid back it is at first. I can not cite any specific tracks because I lost the CD case and the tracks aren't listed here, but the first half of CD1 sort of eases the listener into a very elegantly laid back set. Whereas Nu Breed was true tech-trance and progressive house, this is more-like Sasha and Digweed or Seaman trance. That is, very laid back with deliberate buildups and breakdowns and climaxes that push the energy level to the maximum. If you liked Nu Breed and are looking for a similar set, you won't find it here. But this set is better, in my opinion. It shows just how versatile this young DJ is and how underrated he really is.

I gave this 4.5 stars instead of 5 because if (in my opinion) a DJ chooses to spin a minimal, dreamy trance set like this one or S+D's Expeditions (brilliant mix), the DJ needs to incorporate some standout tracks that really grab the attention of the listener. While there are some here, there are not enough to really keep the emotion and energy high throughout the mix. In the middle of CD1, for instance, and the beginning of CD2, I got a little disinterested (although certainly not bored!) from the mix because it had lost a little of its edge. Nevertheless, N.F's is an outstanding set that makes me look forward to future releases of this DJ. Some have dubbed him the "next Oakenfold", but maybe he will prove one day that Oakenfold was the "old Danny Howells."

4 out of 5 stars minimal elegant set.......2000-12-19

Coming off a top-notch Global Underground: Nu Breed release, trance fans seeking out more deep, progressive beats are appropriately shuffling through Howells' back catalog. This import-only production launched with plenty of press praising, an interesting point in light of Euro dance-mag bashing of this particularly "boring" style just six months later. Ironic, as NF 2, while perhaps more consistent than GU:NB certainly lacks the peak tracks of the latter.

Anyway what you get here is a surprise at the onset; the creative decision to breakout strong percussive cuts, notable the latin licks of Chris Coco's delectable "La Isla" and David Alvarado's big hit "Klugh." With the exception of the cluttered "Afro Swyped," this beginning series effectively offers an aural cleansing in preparation for the minimal beatmongering to come. Moonface's sparse brooder "Roton" starts the slide into the deep end, with following pieces rippling along, content to simmer.

Disc two shows Chris Cargo softly exploring the murky midtempo regions with "Solid Substance," blended seamlessly with the equally mellow exclusive mix of "Persuasion." Unlike Nu Breed this second half never chooses to peak either, with just a few tracks, the Idjut Boys "Radio Rage" and the extended closer "Voices" getting the bpm revving.

Which is ultimately just fine; one could argue that Howells plays it too safe given the two-plus hours to work with, but let's also admit there are waves of banging and soaring trance out there already. Minimal, elegant sets are a rarity, and for that Howells can split all the progressive hairs he wants. Grade: B+

4 out of 5 stars The Future Soul.......2000-08-08

Britain is surely pumping out some talent which may not be household names(in the underground of course) as of yet, but are paving the way for what I see as being the future direction of this music. Danny Howells is one of those chosen by the music gods to lead us to that new level. Deep and delicious house and storming progressive trance, all mixed beautifully. While the First CD stays close to my heart due to it's funky flair, the second CD is a raw and excellent mix of progressive and tech-trance. After listening to tons and tons and tons of CD's of every genre imaginable, its nice to find something that stands out. Along with Anthony Pappa's Global Underground NuBreed release (of which Howells is to be featured in the near future), Nocturnal Frequencies 2 has really made me excited about the future of trance. Please give this one a listen, you won't be disappointed.

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  8. S.E.T. - Gunna Make You Sweat
  9. Second Suite [Import]
  10. See It in a Boy's Eyes [CD-single]

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