Sampology, Megan Christensen, Sam Stosuur Middle Name Dance Tracks Volume 1

New Australian label run by Sampology himself. Middle Name Dance Tracks Vol 1 is the second release from Sampology’s new imprint. The Middle Name Dance Tracks project reflects standout live & club nights in Brisbane of recent years, where there has seen a steady cross pollination between the club and soul/jazz communities. The blurred line between these two musical worlds has delivered an array of diverse and joyful events for both artists and avid music fans.

Harvey Sutherland
"Great live vibes and arrangements on these collaborations Sam, always appreciate the attention to detail on your tracks. “Bless” is a jam! ”

CC:DISCO!
'Fantastic release, sampology continues to wow me with his depth and talent . It’s a yes from me for these Brisbane collabs!!!'

This project is a collaborative creative effort between Sampology, Megan Christensen and Sam Stosuur. The recording process was live in nature with Megan on piano and keys, Sam Stosuur on bass/bass synth and Sampology on MPC drums and programming. Having live conga & timbale from Brisbane based Latin percussion staple Gus Cereiji glues the groove together. These sonic choices were inspired by listening to NYC early 80s disco labels, especially Prelude 12" releases, which balanced drum machine & synths as well as live studio musicians. Vocals on 'Only Joy' were recorded by Kerry Raywood. Vocals for 'Bless' come from Brisbane jazz vocalist Merinda Dias-Jayasinha. The combination of the Middle Name Dance Tracks trio and the additional Brisbane artists offers a specific music palette that’s live in essence, dancefloor in orientation, and magical in delivery.

Middle Name Records Dance Tracks Vol 1.

All songs written by Megan Christensen, Sam Maguire & Sam Poggioli
'Only Joy' co written by Tiana Naug
'Bless' co written by Merinda Dias-Joyasinha

Keys - Megan Christensen
Bass - Sam Stosuur
Drums - Sampology

Vocals for 'Only Joy' - Kerry Raywood
Vocals for 'Bless' - Merinda Dias-Jayasinha

additional percussion - Gus Cereijo

produced / mixed - Sampology

Artwork Sue Poggioli

Vinyl Lacquer cut by Simon Davey, Manufactured by R.A.N.D MUZIK Germany

c&p 2018 Middle Name Records MNR002