| | Nick Warren Global Underground: Reykjavik CD Nick Warren Discography of CDs
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This is a continuous in-the-mix CD compiled and mixed by DJ Nick Warren.
Far from the sunny climes of Ibiza or Ayia Napa -- in fact, well beyond the northernmost point ever reached by the Global Underground series -- lies Reykjavik, Iceland, a musical hotspot thanks to Sigur Rós and Múm (plus, of course, founding mother Björk). Hardly a clubbing mecca, but it is the perfect stage for a chill-out album. Mixer Nick Warren's fifth time heading a GU mix is dark like his 2000 edition from Amsterdam, but instead of mid-tempo trance it's down-tempo chill, much closer in execution to his superb 1999 volume in the Back to Mine series. The Global Underground label had hopped on the chill-out bandwagon during 2002 with Steve Lawler's Lights Out and Global Underground: Afterhours, but trendiness aside, Warren is a brilliant downbeat DJ with taste that stretches from the latest underground favorites (like Morr Music) back to the heady days of ambient house. It begins oddly, though, failing to hook listeners with the bland "Dub in Time" (by Avatar) and the surprisingly clunky "Firewire" (by Substructure). Warren recovers quickly, spinning tracks from two of downbeat's best practitioners: Ulrich Schnauss (the wistful "Nobody's Home") and the justly praised Boards of Canada ("Happy Cycling"). The first disc peaks later on, with the sublime ambient bliss of Global Communication's 1994 nugget "14:31." The second disc doesn't reach the heights of the first, leaving only a pair of highlights: Rambient's "Karma" and the closer, Fluke's "Bullet." ~ John Bush
The 24th installment in the Global Underground series features 21 tracks from the likes of Avatar, Substructure, Atlas, Ulrich Schnauss, Shuffle Heads, Boards Of Canada, Yunx, Planet Funk, & many more. Warren's rumble through icy breaks & spooky trance is as wild & windy as Iceland itself. 2003. Global Underground: Reykjavik Music Nick Warren Global Underground: Reykjavik Songs | | Global Underground: Reykjavik CD DISC 1: |
| 1. | Dub in Time |
| 2. | Firewire |
| 3. | Compass Error |
| 4. | Nobody's Home / Roll Call |
| 5. | Happy Cycling |
| 6. | Thinking About Your Next Move |
| 7. | Tightrope Artist Tale |
| 8. | The Dive / In Every Truth |
| 9. | Helga Moller |
| 10. | Outsider / 14:31 / 110 Mistakes |
| 11. | Yewminyst |
| 12. | Love Lost |
| | Global Underground: Reykjavik Songs DISC 2: |
| 1. | Awakening / Head Start |
| 2. | Aural Navigation Part 2 |
| 3. | Rise |
| 4. | Don't Play the Game |
| 5. | Headpusher |
| 6. | Karma |
| 7. | Crayons |
| 8. | Strawberry Fields |
| 9. | Bullet |
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Global Underground: Reykjavik Music Review Average Rating: (4 out of 5 stars)  Perfect session, the perfect sequel for Back to Mine
Uplifting session, the perfect sequel for his Back to Mine compilation.
An excellent demonstration of Warren's constant research towards a very personal style.
Submitted by a reviewer (milan, Italy) 
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I agree with the first evaluation for Global Underground 024: Reykjavik. This CD, exspecially the first disc, reminds you a lot of Nick Warren's back to mind album.
It puts me in a state of relaxation even after a stessful day. The only difference between the two discs is his second disc has more of a beat to it. I like it well enough for anybody who wants atmospheric trance music!
Submitted by ffwd33 (Ft. Collins, CO, USA)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No Not your usual Global Underground Expedition
Over the years I have come to expect certain things from the GU series. 1. GU never disappoints me, and; 2. The recording quality and mastering is always exceptional (when you consider that much of the content comes from LP = analog => Digital processing).
This outing sees GU take a different tack .. I would call this CHILLED GLOBAL UNDERGROUND ... and no puns meant for the Icelandic Capital!
Many of you will HATE this album for the pure reason is isn't what we have come to expect from GU. However, if you are partial to chill, and let's face it .. most people into progressive trance don't mind a bit of chill, then you will really like the VERY (stress 'very') slow builds.
Some of it reminds me of Sasha & Digweeds meanderings on their Northern Exposure Outings and one could well beleive this was Nothern Exposure 5. Other sections are remiscent of Dave Seaman-type intro-builds.
CD1 is rather mild chilled beats where as CD2 notches it up a bit .. but not as far as progressive trance. Enjoy!
Submitted by a reviewer (Cairns, Australia)
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