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The unique record is a hybrid of remixes and original songs,
a 12-song collection that seamlessly weaves the highlights
of PageÂ’s prolific production career with his own
organic, melody driven tunes.
Page has quickly become one of the most sought after
house producers. His remixes for marquee artists (Angie
Stone, Delerium, Stevie Nicks, Nelly Furtado and more)
consistently land at the top of the Billboard Club Play
charts, including three number one hits in 2006 alone.
Says Nettwerk co owner Mark Jowett, 'While Morgan's remixes
often include some of the meanest beats, he never forgets
a sense of melody or song. Now we get to hear original
music crafted from Morgan, that take his great sense of
melody and vibe to a whole other level, and he comes through
delivering songs of maximum impact; for this Nettwerk
is thrilled to be working with Morgan Page, definitely
a musician whose star is on the rise.'
ELEVATE opens with the first single 'Longest Road'. The
track features lead vocals from California folk artist
Lissie, whom Page calls 'one of the most exciting voices
IÂ’ve heard in years.' As Laurel Canyon meets Hollywood,
the song effortlessly fuses laid-back folk rock influences
with the edge and energy of electronic music. The single
will be accompanied by new mixes from Deadmau5 and Robbie
Rivera.
More than a collection of singles, Page blends ELEVATE
into one complete work, showcasing his dexterity as a
producer. Said Page, 'I envision this album as something
that works in a variety of settings: in the car, at home,
maybe on a run with your iPod. It encompasses so many
different styles, yet there is a continuity to it that
holds it together. I see this album as something that
DJs will appreciate and something that all fans of electronic
music will enjoy experiencing from start to finish.'
Page has never been bound by the constraints of the music
industry; heÂ’s always played by his own rules.
In 2006, with few label options for a young DJ/producer,
he self-released his bootleg remix album Cease And Desist.
Comprised of his unauthorized remixes of songs from heavyweights
like Coldplay and David Bowie, The album drew raves reviews
in magazines and on websites all over the world, becoming
an instant underground classic. Ironically, rather than
receive the expected cease and desist letters, the album
actually provided the majors with a solid showcase of
PageÂ’s work. It wasnÂ’t long before he was
hired to legally remix tracks for name artists. He now
works regularly with Warner Bros, Wind Up, Concord Records,
Interscope, Geffen, Virgin and Nettwerk.
TRACK INFO FOR ELEVATE
01) MORGAN PAGE FEAT. LISSIE - 'THE LONGEST ROAD'
House music meets Nashville. This song features Lissie
- one of the most exciting new singers I've heard in years.
This song is all about fusing organic folk influences
with the edge and energy of electronic music.
02) MORGAN PAGE FEAT. TYLER JAMES - 'CALL MY NAME'
A bit of Royksopp with a dance-rock edge. Tyler James
radiates a bit of a Chris Martin-esque vibe He's got such
a cool presence to his voice - it fit the track perfectly.
I heard him play at Hotel Cafe in Hollywood and immediately
said - let's get this guy in the studio!
03) THE SUBMARINES - 'PEACE AND HATE' (MORGAN PAGE REMIX)
A dark yet hopeful remix. I wanted to give this song a
bit of extra drama. It's got an eerie feel to it, and
then it goes all happy at the end.
04) MORGAN PAGE FEAT. MATT WASLEY - 'FADE AWAY'
A breaky, rock influenced song with a pop edge and some
epic moments.
05) JENNY OWEN YOUNGS - 'F**K WAS I' (MORGAN PAGE REMIX)
Dirty words, strings, and atmospheric guitars - this is
a quirky and introspective take on the original.
06) LEIGH NASH - 'NERVOUS IN THE LIGHT OF DAWN' (MORGAN
PAGE REMIX)
Leigh Nash's love song gets the bleepy electro treatment
with some guitars and heavy delays.
07) BITTER:SWEET - 'DIRTY LAUNDRY' (MORGAN PAGE REMIX)
Seductive vocals are punctuated by an addictive electro-line.
My favorite part is the sliced up vocal hook and the big
nasty breakdown.
08) NELLY FURTADO - 'MANEATER' (DAVID GARCIA & MORGAN
PAGE REMIX)
A straight up take-no-prisoners, pumping, dirty club mix.
09) DELERIUM - 'ANGELICUS' (MORGAN PAGE REMIX)
Operatic vocals meet progressive electro-house. Note the
contrast of the rolling synthetic textures contrasted
with the guitars.
10) MORGAN PAGE FEAT. CAMILA GREY - 'ONE DAY'
This one's got a bit of a breaks vibe complemented nicely
by Camila's sexy ethereal vox.
11) DENGUE FEVER - 'SLEEPWALKING THROUGH THE MEKONG'
(MORGAN PAGE REMIX)
Cambodian rock outfit Dengue Fever gets a Massive Attack
styled makeover with a crunchy Wurlitzer bassline and
chromatic percussion. Many people have described this
as evoking the feeling of "flying over a landscape."
12) UNDER - 'UNDER' (MORGAN PAGE REMIX)
The perfect end to a late night. I wanted to make this
mix really dramatic and moody, while keeping the seductive
quality in tact. It's all about the big drop-out near
the end. A great come-down track after a night of debauchery.
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