Search - David Alvarado :: Midnight Express

DMA-DJ Mags

11/27/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"For those who need their house deep, dark, soulful and sensual, this is the compilation for you. World traveling super jock David Alvarado delivers an inspiring selection of Guidance's best thats equally at home in the car, the club or your bedroom. Smooth, soothing, uplifting and motivating all at the same time, Midnight Express traverses 13 phenomenal releases from Guidance's three year old back catalog. Opening with the haunting "Callin U" by A:xus (remember the soundtrack to Baghdad Cafe') and moving through old favorites like Mutabaruka's "Dis Poem", Mark Grant's "Spirit of the Black Ghost", Kevin Yost's "Its Getting Bigger" and Dubtribe's "What You Feel In Your Heart" this continuously mixed DJ set proves that Alvarado and Guidance are two brightly shining stars in the crowded and often mediocre deep house community. Give it a spin, and then check you local retailer for these fine Guidance singles."

No better recent deep house album

jangarang | New York | 01/28/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"In Nov of 1999, David Alvarado played alongside Jazzanova at Vinyl, but only a few on hand did more than nod. We didn't care though as Alvarado lifted us with deep, tribal ambience, flawless mixing, and a selection of soulful tracks that made us sway our heads and bodies in fluid, harmonious motion during his sets. The feel of Midnight Express is no different than that night, and I now believe that this unique melange of deep, funky bass lines, tribal rhythms, and spaced out ambience is classic Alvarado as much as it is classic Guidance Recordings - hence the reason why he's a perfect fit for this compilation. The Los Angeles legend mixes deep, ambient gems like "Stay the Night" and "Jaz Love #2" that linger on sweet chords with funky, tribal jams like "Happiness" and "Jumbo Jet Jam," tracks that ride funked out bass lines and jump with organic percussion. Even though all the tracks are off Guidance, the label's good taste and inclination toward a diversity of sounds preserves the freshness within Alvarado's hand picked selection. If David Alvarado comes to your town, don't miss him play unless you think you can forego a night of revelatory deep house. There is something special about his flow - a cosmic, space oriented sound that is simultaneously soulful and organic. If you're a die hard four-to-the-floor fan or just interested in house music, there isn't a better recent compilation than this one."

2 for 2 with David Alvarado

houserat | Syracuse, NY USA | 04/05/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is the second CD I've purchased for this artist. This is also his best work so far. United DJs of America vol 15 was very good, but this title is better. I imagine both will get lots of play time in my car.... anyway... This CD is equally as deep as United DJs but this one is a bit more funky. If you were housin' it on the dancefloor you'd be forced to pound your feet, the beats are thumping so hard. "Stay The Night" really gets the beat pounding and "Spirit of the Black Ghost" follows for a very nice one/two punch combo. Later on in the mix you get "Happiness" and It's Getting Bigger" for another deep combo. This isn't to take away from the other cuts on this cd because they're all quality House. The mix flows nicely and the beats are all thumping good. You won't need to skip any of the tracks in this CD."