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About the Artist
The Original Reactors

Here is the Reactors Story in a nutshell. Unfortunately all of the old artwork, reviews, posters, etc. have been lost through the years. I was actually very good about saving this stuff, but there was a flood, and it destroyed the file containing everything. Recording tape is waterproof, and the master recordings were spared.

The Reactors were formed at the University of Bridgeport in Connecticut in 1978. Basically I was aware of all the punk music happening, and wanted to be a part of it. I asked the musicians I knew if they wanted to join, and the band started with Bob Payes on Bass ( a fellow student, and the other creative force in the band), Jason levitt on drums( a friend from childhood, with whom I used to play in a strip joint with while we were in high school. I dont remember the name we used for the band) Keith Reimer on guitar (a film student also from UB).

We practiced a few times and got our first gig warming up for Epitome, a local Bridgeport punk band. Our second gig was at Rons place (the center of New Haven, CTs punk scene). At our first gig on a Tuesday night there were about 15 people. We continued to play about every third Tuesday, and the audience doubled about every time we played. It didnt take long before we were very popular and could fill Rons to capacity on the worst night of the week. Our audience was primarily female, unusual for punk bands. As a result the other bands in the area were jealous. It was a member of the saucers who controlled the booking at Rons, and as a result he wouldnt let us play on weekends.

Jason was getting tired of commuting from NYC up to New Haven just to play, so we decided to stop playing there. Keith got us a gig in his hometown outside Atlantic City, NJ where we then recorded the split EP with Derislandz. I never heard the record before it was pressed, and I was very disappointed when I heard it. Just after it came out Keith quit the band.

I dont remember how many were pressed of this record, but I sold the ones I could to some of the record stores in lower Manhattan.

The three remaining members of the band decided we needed a better record, and so we recorded the Meltdown Single almost immediately after. We pressed this ourselves, and only 100 copies were ever produced. It was basically to be used as a promotional tool. Of the 100 about 20 were destroyed in the flood, 40 sold to Bleeker Bobs, 20 more to other record stores in NYC, and the balance used in juke boxes, given to friends, and for promotion. Just after the record was finished Jason quit the band, and we went through a few drummers (Marc Casey, Cathy Burke, Stu Boy King) Cathy was with us the longest. There was a lot of fan appeal having a female drummer.

Meanwhile we were playing gigs at CBGBs, Maxs Kansas City, Club X, TR-3, The Eighties, Mudd Club, and the Botany Talk House in Manhattan.

I was still in school, when one day another student in the Dorm burst into the room yelling for me to turn on the Radio. It was WPIX (NYs premier station at the time) with Frank Zappa as guest DJ playing our Derislandz record. We went down to the station the next day, introduced ourselves to Frank, thanked him for playing the record, and gave him a copy of the Meltdown single. He played both sides every day he was on for the next two weeks.

I graduated school, we built a rehearsal studio in a building on 46St. and 8th (the porno district), and we continued to play for about another year. We couldnt get any recognition from the major record companies, and the punk scene was dead, so we eventually broke up. A movie was made by Keith Reimer just before the band broke up.

Bob and I went on to play in another band called the Adventurers, I moved into a loft in Chelsea with Mickey of the Nothing, (we played briefly in a very good band called the Cyanide Sweeties, fronted by Trixie Sly). But in NYC the live music scene was dead, and there were really no good venues left to play in.

I moved to California to open a recording studio.

I've left out a lot of stuff, but I think I hit the highlights here. Im surprised and delighted that anybody still listens to our music.

In retrospect: We really thought we were doing something new and different. We had abandoned the 1, 4, 5 chord progression and we were looking for new sounds without over complication. We were full of enthusiasm, piss and vinegar, and we new we were right. Its the attitude which was the best part of the band. In the final analysis were quite naive, but that was part of the bands charm as well.

Today Bob, Jason, and Keith all live in NJ. Bob and Jason have kids, and Keith works as a first rate film editor.

I live in California with my wife and 2 girls, where I DRAG RACE as much as possible, and still record new music.

The New Reactors

About 1998 some record collectors managed to find some of our old singles. I was really surprised, because there were so few made in the first place. Abe King from San Francisco was the first to contact me, and he bought the few remainig copies of the original single I had. I was happy to make a little cash, and surprised to hear from him. I think he generated a little interest in the band, and soon I was getting a few e-mails from around the world inquiring about any records I might have for sale.

All this got me thinking that It would be nice to see everybody involved with the band (It had been about 20 years since we had seen each other) and so a party was planned in NYC. Lots of old friends showed up, and we had a great time playing the old tunes and catching up on each others lives.

As part of the preperations for the party I put together a CD of all the recordings of the band I could find. I gave these away to everybody there, and didn't think much more about it after that.

About a year later I received an e-mail from a fan in Germany named BEHJAN MIRHADI He asked about the band and he seemed real cool. I thought that anybody who cared this much about a band that broke up 20 years ago deserved all I could give him, so I sent him one of the CD's from the party. He replied to me that he thought that it was great stuff and that he thought he could arrange to have it released.

I thought he was crazy, but told him that it would be great if he got us a record deal. The truth is, we tried as hard as we could originally, but nobody was interested in releasing our music. Was I ever surprised when he put me in touch with Pierpaolo De Iulis who wanted to release the music as an LP.

I went back and digitally enhanced the original recordings, and was surprised at how much better they sounded than the master recordings. RAVE-UP RECORDS released the album HALFLIFE and Pierpaolo tells me that it has sold well.

I have been recording music for the last 6 years with my friend BURT LEVINE at his recording studio 21st CENTURY STUDIOS. With renewed interest in the band, and apparently an audience who wanted to hear our music I have been inspired to release a new album with all new tracks. Drummer CHRIS DELISA has completed the line-up of the current band, and we have created the SUPERCHARGED CD.

I'm really proud of this CD and think that anybody who hears it will agree that it's a masterful work. The music retains THE REACTORS hard edge sound, but has also become more sophisticated than the music of decades past.

I HOPE YOU ENJOY IT!

Stay Fast, Professor Ginz

Band members: Burt Levine-AKA Bern 21
Shep Ginzburg-AKA Professor Ginz
Chris DeLisa

Album Description
Hot Rod Music.

Unlike anything which has come before, The Reactors mix a varielty of styles and influences to create a phenomenal new rock sound.

Supercharged, Music, The Reactors, Pop, Rock, Supercharged songs for Racers and Drivers from the guys racing VooDoo, the car on the cover of the CD!

Average customer rating:

Only 1 or 2 good tunes

with more edge and a lot of soul and funk

DOWN TO THE BONE SUPERCHARGED

A truly great fusion of Jazz and Funk.

This CD is "Jazzy"...

Supercharged
Down to the Bone
Manufacturer: Narada
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Acid Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music
General | Jazz | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B000N0LJ66
Release Date: 2007-06-19

Tracks:

Supercharged
Funkin' Around
Parkside Shuffle
Cosmic Fuzz
Smile To Shine
Electric Vibes
Greedy Fingers
Shake It Up
Space Dust
Hip City
Make It Funky

Customer Reviews:

Only 1 or 2 good tunes.......2007-07-26

I own all of Down to the Bone albums and this one is my least favorite.

with more edge and a lot of soul and funk.......2007-07-22

I have all of the cd's, and all my friends are big fans now also, this is
good with a lot of soul and lots of horns, which is good and a little
away from some of the others, but with that hard and fast beat that just keeps you taping your feet and moving around in your seat.Im glad there are more vocals on this one, I guess they took my advice from last time,?
if your looking for some feel good music that will keep a party moving and everyone dancing than this is the one just like all the rest of them.
its like I say' Down to the Bone is where the groves are to be found.

DOWN TO THE BONE SUPERCHARGED.......2007-07-03

I WAS WONDERING IF THIS CD WAS GOING TO BE AS GOOD AS ALL OF DTTB'S OTHERS.IT IS GREAT!! I LOVE IT !! IF YOU LIKE JAMES BROWN & ROY AYERS, YOU GET AN EXTRA TREAT!!THE CD IS WONDERFUL!! THE MORE I PLAY IT, THE MORE I LIKE IT!! I HAVE SEEN THEM IN PERSON TWICE & KEEP WANTING TO GO BACK!! THEY DON'T BEGIN TO GET THE RECOGNITION THAT THEY DESERVE!!I LOVE THEIR MUSIC!!!DTTB is great in person!! I saw & heard them w/ a full band & they kept you rockin!! If you have a chance to see them live & don't, you are really missing the best!! Corrina Grayson is Great on Supercharged!!

A truly great fusion of Jazz and Funk........2007-07-01

This is the new fantastic, great new album from the British contemporary Jazz Funk outfit.
"Supercharged" is the funkiest set to date.
Every track is a winner.
The title song is a full on Funk instrumental on which the horn section excel, as is the slower "Funkin' Around".
"Parkside Shuffle" is a mellower summer like groover (hints of Ramsey Lewis).
Hil St Soul adds her soulful voice to the Incognito like "Smile To Shine" wicked b-line!
Roy Ayers adds scat and vibes to the Jazz Funk stunner "Electric Vibes".
"Space Dust", "Make It Funky" and "Hip City" are fine instrumentals that fuse Jazz and Funk.
The horn and rhythm sections are cooking. Essential.
Prepare to have a great time !!!

This CD is "Jazzy"..........2007-06-27

...I didn't want to say it "Rocks". But it does.

Down to the Bone puts out EXCEPTIONAL CD's. This one is no different.

The song "Supercharged" has got some nice high energy output.

The cool sounding "Smile to Shine" with sharp vocals from Hil St Soul is very infectious!

"FUNKIN' Around" (Bolded to avoid a mis-reading mistake) has got some stong horn melody and definitely a "toe tapper".

"Shake it Up" featuring Corrina Greyson is somewhat of a dissapointment however. It sounded like more of a Pop song to me.

The subdued "Hip City" climaxes to a stong guitar crescendo and finishes off very cleanly.

"Space Dust" is typical funky Down to the Bone, and is reminiscent of many of their famous cuts.

"Make it Funky" has an element of hip-hop, and is a refreshing change of pace from some of the other songs on the CD.

If you like Down to the Bone, you will like the other tunes, but my fingers are getting tired from typing!

I higly recommend the entire album! (OK - just this last note: You GOTTA listen to Cosmic Fuzz! It's is so cool, it's COLD!)

(Oh yeah, one last comment: I own all the other DTTB CD's, and saw them live 3 times. If you like their CD's, don't disappoint yourselves. Keep the dream, and DON'T see them live. They're not as clean and sharp when they're on tour. They don't travel with a full band compliment, and the lead sax guy, "Shilts", likes to be "buzzed" and drink beer as he plays, I saw him have at least 4 Corona Extras. :-(

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conjunto jardin
Authentic son jarocho
Bright and Joyful

Floreando
Conjunto Jardin
Manufacturer: Trova Recordings
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Folk | Styles | Music

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ASIN: B00007KJP6
Release Date: 2002-11-27

Tracks:

El Col
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El Coco
La Rama
La Guanna
El Gavilancito
La Indita
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De Puerto en Puerto
Floreando

Album Description

Floreando is the second CD release from Los Angeles-based Conjunto Jardín. Inspired by the group's 2001 trip to Tlacotalpan, Veracruz, Mexico, to participate in the annual son jarocho extravaganza Encuentro de Jaraneros, the new CD combines the rhythmic drive and virtuosic sparkle associated with the port city of Veracruz with the more rural, roots-oriented and percussion-flavored style typical of Mono Blanco, Son de Madera and Los Cojolites, Veracruz groups prominent in the current resurgence of jarocho music.

Bailable (danceable) is not a term often applied to son jarocho, even though the percussive footwork called zapateado is an integral part of the tradition. But from the first notes of the opening track—"El Colás," a typically irreverent jarocho classic about a flirty guy—there's an undeniable groove going on that's a little different from what you might expect, and substantially funkier. The upbeat, driving "El Torito" (The Little Bull) will satisfy fans of the group's first album, and its medley-mate "El Toro Zacamandú" (The Magic Bull) percolates with raw energy. But the CD's real surprise is in the slower tracks—the restrained, hypnotic chant of "El Coco" and, especially, "La Guanábana," with its almost classical arrangement and deliberate build-up and release that echos the song's lyrics of yearning sexuality.

Customer Reviews:

conjunto jardin.......2007-03-26

Well, to begin with, the music is fabulous--an excellent purchase. The product arrived in a timely manner, in good condition. I am pleased--again.

Authentic son jarocho.......2004-11-18

On FLOREANDO, Conjunto Jardin is joined by Tim Harden on harp and jarana. Tim is the music professor/folklorist/father of Libby and Cindy Hardin, the leaders of the group.
Tim gives the group even more of an authentic sound, although this does tone down the almost rock-like drive of the group slightly compared to their first cd NUEVO SON JAROCHO.
Another change between FLOREANDO and the group's first cd is the addition of multi-instrumentalist/vocalist Jorge Mijangos. Jorge plays both string and percussion instruments.

Bright and Joyful.......2003-07-15

I recently saw Conjunto Jardin in concert, and the excitement that ran through the audience with their first chords was electric. Their first CD, "Nuevo Son Jarocho," was a delight with the group's strong musicianship and pleasure in their playful interpretations of classic songs evident on every cut. This CD, "Floreando", is equally enjoyable, with strong, pure vocals and that always-surprising Jarocho syncopation that will tickle anyone with a rhythmic bone in his or her body.

This is not straight traditional son, which includes a harp and uses string instruments for percussion. Conjunto Jardin has a wonderful percussionist from West Africa who ekes a world of beat from what looks like a wooden box. The harp is replaced by a keyboard (for most people, this is very hard to tell on the album) and then there is, of course, the fact that the vocalists are women. Libby and Cindy Harding's vocals are soaring and pure, and the bass and percussion provide the balance that is usually not included in traditional son where everything seems tuned and sung really high. The result is traditional music with a new kick

From the upbeat "El Colas" to the yearning "La Guyabana" these are multilayered, textured, infectious songs that stick in your head and put a spring in your step. Irresistible

Breakspoll Presents, Vol. 1
Average customer rating:

A 5 star album presented by the authority of Breakbeats Breakspoll

Good Shtuff

Breakspoll Presents, Vol. 1
The Breakfastaz
Manufacturer: Supercharged
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Plumps DJs Get Kinky
N.A.P.T I Need Ur Love
Splitloop Both Knees (Breakfastaz Remix)
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Ivory Free The Beast (Breakfastaz Remix)
Baobinga & I.D Buss Diss
Atomic Hooligan Just One More
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Pendulum Ft. The Freestylers Fasten Your Seatbelts
The Breakfastaz Midnight
The Breakfastaz Lift Me Up
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CNTRL Z vs. Far Too Loud Whole Lotta Hate
Koma & Bones Get Down (Breakfastaz Remix)
Darkus Dub Chemist (Backdraft Remix)
Entity Step Up
Pete Samplers One Armed Bandit
Evil Nine Crooked

Album Description

This is the first in a series of Breakspoll compilations that showcase the burgeoning global sound of dance music that is loosely referred to as `breakbeat'. The "breakspoll presents…" series is intended to display the many facets of the breakbeat sound and highlight the new talent within the scene. Kicking off the series in style is a production team widely regarded as the freshest and most exciting new act around; The Breakfastaz

Winners of `Best Breakthrough Act for 2004/5' and `Best Producer' nominees, The Breakfastaz are a West London trio who in just under 2 years, they have firmly established themselves as one of breakbeat's hottest properties with nearly 20 releases and remixes under their belt on respected labels such as Passenger, Mob, Cyberfunk and Against the Grain. Their distinctive combination of melody, hooklines and speaker bashing basslines has seen them gain support from all sides of the breakbeat spectrum and their mixing skills and anarchic energy behind the decks has got them DJing all over the world!

Customer Reviews:

A 5 star album presented by the authority of Breakbeats Breakspoll.......2006-02-23

Awsome album that gets alot of time in my rotation. If your looking for other breakbeat DJ's I'd sugest Krafty Kuts - the Yousef and Krafty kuts CD, Plump DJs - mixmag 12/05 breakbeat annual, Freestylers - FabricLive 19 and Raw as F***, Evil Nine - you can be special too, Deekline and Wizard - Break beats and blondes, DJ Baby Anne and DJ Icey - anything. I also came accross Jen Lasher who is totaly awsome but I dont know how to descibe her Style.

Good Shtuff.......2006-01-29

Very solid breaks. The tracks are really good and the mixing is ok. A really good CD to drop tracks from but not smooth straight through.

Average customer rating:

Supercharged Straight to Hell

Manufacturer: Turbo Titans Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B0009EWH0S

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Supercharged
Füxa
Manufacturer: Mind Expansions
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Release Date: 2002-11-01

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Hide Away
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GT's House: Supercharged by Groove Terminator
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ASIN: B00005YID4
Release Date: 1999-04-27

Tracks:

Supercharge the Beginning (Intro)
Disco Babes from Outer Space [Acappella] - Babe Instinct
Put Your Hands up in the Air [Pump It Up Anthem] - Black & White Brothers
White Treble, Black Bass [Slick's Original Jam]
Comma [Original Mix]
Groove Thang [Da Vanilla Space Funk Mix]
Been a Long Time [Acappella] - The Fog
Nothing to Offer [Not Just a Dub] - Robbie Rivera
Same Old Thing /Do It Again [Bonus Mix]
Horny [Original/Boris Gets Horny Mix]
Funky Fresh [12" Mix] - DJ Stew
Disco Babes from Outer Space [Original Mix] - Babe Instinct
Word Is Love (Say the Word) [Sushi Twins Dirty Phunkophile Mix] - Steve "Silk" Hurley, Sharon Pass
Freaks Come Out [2000 Freaks Mix]
Music [Funk Express Mix] - Size Queen
Mama Konda [Timo Maas "Low Budget" Cut] - Orinoko
Music Is the Answer (Dancin' & Prancin') [Original Mix] - Celeda, Danny Tenaglia
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