LOUIE BALO feat. JEANNIE HOPPER
"Guiding Light"
catalog no.: LSL235
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Louie BALO, the producer of house classics like the Ride Comittee
featuring Roxy's "Get Huh!" and Giselle Jackson's "Love
Commandments", returns with a very deep number that has mystified
crowds around the world. The 2001 WMC had them screamin' to
Jeannie's 13-hour set at Y&T + Danny Tenaglia's party where all the
mixes got played.
There's a deep down dirty bass line with a shufflin' beat on the
original and dub versions. The Moonbeam remix (produced by Louie BALO
and Jeannie Hopper) is a samba tinged ethereal cut that starts off
with quite a dreamy introduction. The cosmic-pella gives all you DJs
the opportunity to let your skills shine workin it to great effect
with the various mixes.
Guiding Light has been featured on multiple compilations including
Global Underground: Moscow mixed by Grammy winners Deep Dish as well
as DJ Garth's compilation out on the hot UK label NRK. NRK liked the
song so much that they licensed the track and will soon be releasing
new mixes by long-time producer/remixer Pete Heller!
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REVIEWS
The latest release from LSL is a real treat. The mixes stand alone by
themselves. The Original and the Saturn Dub have that early 90's feel to
them. Side B presents total bliss. One for the five a.m. crew if there
ever was one. Ms. Hopper on the spoken word tip just adds to the star
potential of this song. Seek this one out at ALL COSTS.
--Michael Stukes, DMA, June 2001
Harking back to early 90s rave, Louie Balo's "Guiding Light" is as
deliriously discordant as any Altern', Actv' and & Ravin' (I'm Ravin')
style track. Combining seriously bold beats with uncompromising bass, the
sparse landscape of the Original and Saturn Dub mixes are a hypnotic trip
down memory lane. They also provide the setting for the whispered vocals
of LSL founder Jeannie Hopper, clearly relishing her role as the rave
scene's Mystic Meg. Undeniably deep and funky, these pared-down mixes are
pale in comparison to the Moon Dust Remix. Free from the gravity of the
rest,this mix easily runs rings around the rest of them, with a less
challenging beat and essentially more fulfilling finish. Just shut up &
dance. (AA)
--Blues and Soul, June 2001
We were feeling this one right out the gate. Producer Louie Balo unleashes
a soulful house piece that is highlighted by DJ Jeannie Hopper's sexy
spoken word vocals. Make sure you check out the Moon Dust Remix with its
deep tech house feel, smoldering bass line and atmospheric keys, an
absolute blast. That mix will definitely be the Dj's favorite. There's
also a perky Saturn Dub that has a smooth tribal vibe to it. Its one of
those 1 a.m. obscure mixes you'll here in the mist of somone's set that'll
leave you saying "what was that". No doubt this cut will be played in
deep house clubs everywhere. Bangin!
--Phil Turnipseed, Mixer Magazine, June 2001
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