From: a.disavoia@btinternet.com   
      
   There is a general rule of thumb when it comes to party locations and dance   
   music with an edge - where there are surfers there is always a wicked party   
   and rave scene. The nascent South African rave and party scene faced stiff   
   competition from established Southern Hemisphere party locations. The South   
   African scene attracts the party cognoscenti, those who are "in the know"   
   and like to party off the beaten track. It's earthy, it's tribal and very   
   much "non-commercial". Think about the vibe of late 80's Ibiza and Goa and   
   you're just about there.   
      
      
   The same holds true for South Africa's top dance DJs and producers. They,   
   too, have been overlooked. That's set to change. Eric McCallaghan is one of   
   South Africa's most-released trance and progressive music producers. His   
   tracks (under his own label, Beats Me Records) has releases on more than a   
   million printed CDs through 85 compilations, 16 singles, 3 albums and 18 12"   
   vinyl's, with more than 30 songs licensed to international companies.   
      
      
   Eric writes hooks that are as sharp as a Khoisan spearhead. His rhythms have   
   an exquisite timing that borders almost on the tribal. And he knows how to   
   get the most out of a beat. The genres of trance and progressive house were   
   always going to be a natural outlet for Eric's talents. The synths produce   
   mashed up FX and mayhem one minute, only to be euphoric in the next. Eric's   
   tracks are many things - but never predictable. Add superb vocal talents to   
   the mix, and you get tracks that work on every level. The vibe can be as   
   hard as a set wave's pit or as warm as the South African Bergwind.   
      
      
   Check out the cuts from "Everytime this song plays" online:   
   http://www.aardvarkrecords.co.uk/ericmindex.htm   
      
   --- SoupGate-Win32 v1.05   
    * Origin: you cannot sedate... all the things you hate (1:229/2)