Conga Squad, Holographic Hallucination, Warp Factor One – Olivier Abbeloos – 1993-1994: Rare & Unreleased 1 on Altered Circuits

Out now on Altered Circuits: Conga Squad, Holographic Hallucination, Warp Factor One‘s “Olivier Abbeloos – 1993-1994: Rare & Unreleased 1”. 5 tracks of precision-engineered techno (raw / deep / hypnotic) built for the booth. Gathering 3 artists from across the Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic) spectrum, Olivier Abbeloos – 1993-1994: Rare & Unreleased 1 showcases Altered Circuits‘s curatorial range.

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Behind the Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic) : Release Notes

“Late ’80s and early ’90s electronic music has had a steering influence on the Altered Circuits catalog curation, so we are delighted to present an EP by one of the pioneers of that era: Olivier Abbeloos. His 40 years of experience as a producer and DJ translate into a Discogs profile so extensive it reveals his real name alone can be (mis)spelled in 20 different ways. “1993-1994: Rare & Unreleased 1” features five tracks produced under three different aliases, all sourced from the artist’s DAT tapes vault, dating back to the prolific two-year period referenced in its title. ALT024 opens with two “Conga Squad” tracks. “Combo” is a high-energy cut driven by a savory staccato chord progression, and “Substitute” works a similar, yet more restrained dynamic, that is, until a boisterous vocal sample enters. The quirky bass lines and moody synth work of “Under The Ground”, the first “Holographic Hallucination” inclusion, concludes the A-side. Its twilight atmospherics fit right in amid the B-movie horror electro trending on contemporary dancefloors. The flip opens with “Psychosky”, which caters slightly more to a slow-burner vibe and sets the stage for extensive piano work. “Dj Flavour”, composed under the “Warp Factor One” alias, closes the EP. Here, the Latin-tinged percussion that runs as a subtle thread throughout the release takes the spotlight, while funky basslines and manipulated vocals add layers of detail. It is the only track on the EP that was already released in 1994, appearing as part of a – by the standards of that era – obscure and very limited 300-copy pressing. Those times sure have changed, but the music still sounds as fresh as ever.”

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Tracks, BPM & Key

1. Conga Squad – Combo Original Mix

   Breaks / Breakbeat / UK Bass | 128 BPM | Gb Major | 5:41

2. Conga Squad – Substitute Original Mix

   Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic) | 130 BPM | A Minor | 5:51

3. Holographic Hallucination – Under The Ground Original Mix

   Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic) | 131 BPM | Ab Major | 4:30

4. Holographic Hallucination – Psychosky Original Mix

   Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic) | 129 BPM | Db Minor | 6:28

5. Warp Factor One – DJ Flavour Original Mix

   Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic) | 129 BPM | Eb Major | 5:48