- UK breakbeat label Boombox Records is proud to present a new remix series - Bringing Down The House which showcases breakbeat remixes of classic house tunes done by the current cream of the crop producers. As a bonus, Boombox have also included the original tune with the package to satisfy the appetites of nostalgia buffs. First up on this series is Rio Rhythm Band's "Carnival Da Casa" with Christian J on the remix.
Side A. Christian J Remix
Known for his dirty, growling basslines Christian J takes the tune and drops in a bouncy 4 to the floor beat with eager kick drums to give it a gallopy effect. The intro features a massive acid build up before getting into a catchy melodic bass line and big balearic synth lines. Lots of squeaks, bleeps and techy stabs used for good measure. From what can be heard, Christian subtly uses the latin break and beatbox from the original. It's a big bassline monster and yet has a nice summery vibe to it.
Side B. Original
As implied by the title, the tune is a big carnival tune which (like most latin numbers) features plenty of whistles, a latin percussion break, horn stabs and a feel good piano riff. Apparently the tune was released back in the early nineties and embraces the house style of the era. It's a fun tune and quite interesting to hear what was going on in house music back when I was about 12!