Track Of The Day 7/2 – Charlotte Gainsbourg

Joakim's Disco re-edit

Charlotte Gainsbourg is many things, but a House diva she is not.

An accomplished model and a renowned actress, Charlotte Gainsbourg approached making music with typical style, care and precision. ‘Paradisco’ emerged late last year, with the French artist continuing her collaborative project with Beck.

Cole MGN – one time Ariel Pink cohort – supplied some programmed drums, with ‘Paradisco’ boasting a stripped down, martial feel. Handing the stems over to a select bunch of producers, Charlotte Gainsbourg is ready to unveil a series of remixes.

Joakim’s effort may well be the pick of the bunch. OK he’s French and makes House music but it’s not that type of House music – anyone expecting Justice can pick up their coat and make their way to the door.

Instead, what you get is an extended, Disco re-edit that exposes the roots of house music. Joakim put the track live on his SoundCloud last night, insisting that it was “a tribute to Larry Levan” – the legendary figure behind the decks at the Paradise Garage.

Stream the track now…

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