Mark R

I see predictably that Kungs abortion is sold out at Juno. I couldn't have even brought myself to buy one to sell on at an inflated price somewhere down the line!! LOLOL The new Tribute.......... Cheers, Mark R

I don't know mate.....It's "Hold On" I want it for, got the LP, but........ Cheers, Mark R

Got quite a bit......but need an Alice Clark LP, and a Ronnie Mc 7" which I wasn't even aware of until someone posted a photo of it after the event! You can't miss things like that Shirley Finney LP can you???? Cheers, Mark R

My show broadcast LIVE!! on Sunday 28 April folks. I'll be back on Sunday 12 May 12-2pm GMT.  https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/starpointsoulboy/episodes/2019-04-28T23_56_38-07_00 Subscribe in iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-music-box-with-mark-randle-on-starpoint-radio/id1437199939 Now also on Spotify!! Cheers, Mark R

It's been a stormy weekend here in the UK, and we're back at midday today, Sunday 28 April, kicking up our own storm during another LIVE!! broadcast of The Music Box between 12pm - 2pm GMT on Starpoint Radio. Two hours of some of the best new and recently released soul and soulful dance to accompany your Sunday. So join me at www.starpointradio.com, via TuneIn app on smart TV or device, and even on DAB if you're in Birmingham or Portsmouth! Hit us up on Facebook to let us know you're out there and to get involved. Above all, have a great Sunday people! ✌ Cheers, Mark R

Is that because you're only looking for vinyl? Because away from vinyl there are plenty of contemporary soul productions. Really there are....... Cheers, Mark R

2002-2005 was a golden period for house music IMVHO. Cheers, Mark R

My show broadcast LIVE!! on Sunday 14 April folks. I'll be back on Sunday 28 April 12-2pm GMT. https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/starpointsoulboy/episodes/2019-04-14T23_07_29-07_00 Subscribe in iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-music-box-with-mark-randle-on-starpoint-radio/id1437199939 Cheers, Mark R

Both tracks have been around before, but this is the first time on 7" I think, and they're both belters. Japanese 7".....so don't sleep!! https://www.juno.co.uk/products/root-soul-spirit-of-love/720224-01/ Cheers, Mark R

Interesting. I DO appreciate what you're saying about the building blocks to it, but why are some tracks so much better than others? That has to come from the human side, no? As an aside, can you point me at some of your work? Cheers, Mark R

Phasing as well as layers, I like it Steve! Cheers, Mark R

First point - fine! Second point - you really think it has that little art to it? Third point - see my other comments elsewhere.......it's just a type of music I used to get a point across about live vs electronic/the feel etc. Cheers, Mark R

I did kinda try to make that point Dave, and stated that we were going off topic a bit. I was just dealing with the specific point raised about the feel in the music, live instruments having it and electronic not, and I just ended up using deep house to convey my point. Cheers, Mark R

Let's get it straight, I ain't saying this is in any way relevant to the NS scene, so I know we're getting a little off topic here. I just want to give an example of what I mean. If you give yourself time to listen to records like this a few times, once they get inside your grey matter you'll hear more in it each time you listen. These records are soundscapes.....it's like painting pictures in music........the whole is far greater than the sum of the parts. And whilst the drum/rhythm track comes from an electronic device you've gotta remember that it starts in someones head......the machines can't do that bit. Anyway, as many will dislike this as like it but I think something like this is immense and is as good as anything I've ever heard in the middle of the night at any club of any type since I started going to NS all nighters aged 16. I feel very lucky to have such a broad appreciation and taste in music and I don't mean that in any condescending way......I DO feel lucky!! Like I say, when Ron Trent plays something like this at 4am in somewhere like the Beat Bar at Southport Weekender it is as spine tingling as ANYTHING I've ever witnessed in a club. If the Delcos is soul music, then perhaps.............. LOL Sorry if I sound like I'm preaching, but maybe I am......like I said in the previous post, it's very much a spiritual thing! Cheers, Mark R

Some things are SOOOO layered and well constructed though that you get exactly the equivalent to the variation you hear in those 60's records actually. With deep house in particular (and yes, I know that could be deemed to be too far removed from the soul........or could it?!) I hear something different and magical each time I listen to some of those cuts. Ron Trent, Lars Bartkuhn, Trinidadian Deep, Glenn Underground et al. Actually reading your post back and picking up on the vocals comment, many of the records I'm describing as layered etc have NO vocals yet move me as much as anything I listen to, so go figure that one! LOL Anyway, as I say deep house probably moves me more than anything these days......it's a bit of a spiritual thing though I try to avoid saying that as it feels a bit corny. But it IS a spiritual thing I think! Blows me away!! Cheers, Mark R

Not taking issue with you personally Dave, more a general comment that I find it completely bizarre when NS lovers claim that soulful house is formulaic! Like the 60's 4/4 dance beat isn't? I thinks what folk should say is, "it's formulaic and it's a formula I don't particularly care for". I'd suggest that would be a more valid statement and opinion. Cheers, Mark R

Haha....the YouTube took a while to load but I knew what it was from your description. Great record! Cheers, Mark R

Really?!!

That's me DJ'ing..... Cheers, Mark R

Where is this being played? Cheers, Mark R

Ah well, that's a different matter! Cheers, Mark R

I know mate, fair comment on all counts......I'm just not keen myself! LOL Cheers, Mark R

Just fantastic........ever so slightly raw and messy, a punchy old skool sounding house production.......proper 21st century soul!! Digital only at the moment...........though I have a feeling this mix will be on the RSD 12" double pack from Good Vibrations Music this weekend. As f@cking essential as it gets......... Cheers, Mark R

Agreed, sadly Northern people who put modern rooms on just DO NOT get this! Just stick to the Northern if Modern is not your game and you don't fully understand it! Cheers, Mark R

Oooohhhh nooooo!! Cheers, Mark R