Description
Peter Hook (New Order) & Phil Murphy pay homage to The Haçienda & Acid House, indulging their passion for subliminals.
The first release from legendary Joy Division & New Order bassist Peter Hook”s new label, Haçienda Records UK, is the Man Ray ”summer 88 EP”. Revisiting the staple sounds of the period, the duo used a mixture of classic Roland synths & drum machines to simulate the early Acid House vibes making both tracks feel naturally timeless. ”We”re On It” is a twisting laid back groove, permeated with references to early Detroit & Chicago house music & classic elements of the lighter side of Acid. Hooky recalls his memories of the era spoken word style as the track bobs, weaves & breaks with pulsating bass lines, elegant synths & a cooly defined grace. ”Ways Of Making Music” contains another Hook voice over mixed with classic break-beats, rave sirens & floor shaking electro bass. A harsher, more abrasive Acid style reminiscent of middle of the dance floor action. Whistles, keyboard stabs & musical adventure recall the euphoric freedom & passion of the Haçienda Acid House revolution.
Bonus Materials
- FOR FANS OF: New Order, Joy Division, Acid House, Factory Records & The Haçienda night club
- Originally produced as the opening tracks to 2009”s ”Hacienda Acid House Classics” album, both tracks have been extended and reworked for the versions on this EP.
- The establishment of Hacienda Records via the new website at allows for artists to be developed and future side projects to be released and distributed easily.
- Future MAN RAY releases include a full length album, the ”Tokyo Joe” single, presently the theme of the new Manchester live music venue, The Factory and the soundtrack to an upcoming Hacienda documentary DVD.
Track Listing
- We”re On It
- Ways Of Making Music
- Making Ways (Phil de Gap remix)
- We”re On It (instrumental)
- Ways Of Making Music (Instrumental)
Additional Details
Label: Hacienda Records UK
Genre: Electronic/DJ/Scratch
Run Time: 24:14 mins
Release Date: 08/24/10
UPC: 897030002940
















