Today's Stormy Monday Selection (Occasional Series - Acts of Random Archive Rummaging), brings the backing track of Sartori In Tangier from the March 1982 Beat sessions' multi-tracks (just the backing, no guitars!). More information and download here.
Sartori In Tangier, built around Tony Levin's distinctive Stick pattern and Bruford's assertive propulsion, is a good showcase for the keyboard. In this new stripped-back mix by Alex 'Stormy' Mundy, it moves from its 'background' status up into the foreground. Co-mingling with Frippetronics that seep into the track, the Roland organ's delicate, shimmering translucency makes a fine contrast to the otherwise barrelling quality of the piece.
An edited excerpt is available on YouTube:
