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No surprise then that deft Derrick is the man for remixing Gerald's latest single, 'Automanikk'. With all the hallmarks of Motor City's new sound, crazed high-hat intro, sparsely punctuating synth lines and the ever pounding bass drum, 'Automanikk' is another milestone in British techno, and the title track from an excellent LP. Content at home with his synthesizers more than anywhere else, Gerald says "I'd be happy to stay in my bedroom and do my thing, put it on my Walkman and walk down the street listening to it". Modesty gets you everywhere, Gerald. Richie Blackmore 'Automanikk' is out now on CBS | |
Gerald
Simpson, one of the foremost purveyors of British house music, is also one of
the most elusive. His admiration for the anonymity of Detroit's finest led the
self-deprecating ex-McDonalds' employee to shun the limelight, even when 'Voodoo
Ray' hit the charts last summer. Inspired by techno wizards like Derrick May,
Reese, and Juan Atkins, A Guy Called Gerald is probably their nearest UK
equivalent - a man dedicated to technology rather than applause.