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Check out the One More Tune album sampler

Tom Middleton has unveiled details of his latest mix project, which goes under the title of One More Tune.
As the name suggests, the compilation sees Middleton selecting 13 of his favourite end of the night classics and mixing them into one long dance floor farewell. According to Middleton himself, the collection includes some tracks that are "familiar, others more underground, yet all truly memorable, rich in harmony and emotion. It also provides a fantastic opportunity to re-define a handful of personal favourites." Finding their way on the comp are bone fide crowdpleasers such as Joe Smooth's "Promised Land" and Derrick May's "Strings Of Life," with other inclusions coming from Agora Rhythm, Last Rhythm, Shur-i-kan and Middleton himself.
Middleton seems well aware of the potential pitfalls that could befall such a mix, explaining that "sequencing a compilation of unsubtle anthems isn’t an easy process, so be prepared for more than a few euphoric hands in the air moments! Most importantly, each track represents an unforgettable club or festival moment during the last two decades." DJs looking to sprinkle a bit of his magic onto the end of their own sets will also be pleased to hear that the mix will be supplemented by an unmixed CD of Middleton's remixes and edits for the project.

Tracklist

CD1 - Mixed

01. Tom Middleton – One More Tune (Intro Acapella)
02. Last Rhythm – Last Rhythm (Tom Middleton Remodel)
03. Tom Middleton – One More Tune ('91 Mix)
04. Budai & Vic - All Night Long
05. Humate – Love Stimulation (Tom Middleton Remodel)
06. Mustafa Feat. Elisangela – Bom Demais (Audiowhores Remix)
07. Agora Rhythm – Circles (Tom Middleton Edit)
08. Blu Mar Ten Feat. Ernesto – All Over Again (Tom Middleton Remix)
09. Little Big Bee – K.G.O. (Tom Middleton Remodel)
10. Akabu – Phuture Bound (Shur-i-kan Remix)
11. The Orange Lights – A Few Good Days (Tom Middleton Deep Dub)
12. Derrick May – Strings Of Life (Tom Middleton Remodel)
13. Tom Middleton – One More Tune (Encore Acapella)
14. The Horn – Villager (Tom Middleton Promised Land Remodel)
15. Joe Smooth – Promised Land (Tom Middleton Edit)

CD2 – Unmixed

01. Last Rhythm – Last Rhythm (Tom Middleton Remodel)
02. Tom Middleton – One More Tune (‘91 Mix)
03. Humate – Love Stimulation (Tom Middleton Remodel)
04. Agora Rhythm – Circles (Tom Middleton Edit)
05. Blu Mar Ten Feat. Ernesto – All Over Again (Tom Middleton Remix)
06. Little Big Bee – K.G.O. (Tom Middleton Remodel)
07. The Orange Lights – A Few Good Days (Tom Middleton Deep Dub)
08. Derrick May – Strings Of Life (Tom Middleton Remodel)
09. The Horn – Villager (Tom Middleton Promised Land Remodel) 

"DJ's and clubbers all know the chant 'One More Tune' as it echoes around the club. Lights on, security tapping their watches, promoter giving the DJ a nervous nod and a wink. So, Mr DJ, what's it gonna be?

What's your favourite? When did you first hear it, who played it and why is it so special for you? These are the questions I ask people. And the feedback is always surprising and diverse.

I've had 20 years of spinning and dancing to those classic finales. Dropping everything from the original Motown 'Don't Leave Me This Way' to the universally classic Balearic 'You Got The Love', or a techno sub-bass whopper like 'Diabla' to a shouty Brit Pop guitar rockout like 'Song Two', or perhaps a Drum and Bass rewind killer like Adam F's 'Circles'.

You could drop something comical, a cartoon, jingle or an ironic TV theme tune. The Eastenders last 8 Tom Tom drums always make for a good ending. Anything is possible at the end of a night. You go with your instinct, and either select a stone cold classic or drop in a total curve ball. I love to spin people out with a monstrous, all singing and pogoing anthem, such as The Prodigy's 'Out Of Space' complete with corny fader rides in the chorus and then bolt on the very last bar of the 'Grange Hill Theme'S, afterall it is home time!

This, however, is a celebration of new and undiscovered end of night anthems blended with some well known classics. Crucially, nearly all have been remixed (or as we're calling them, remodeled) and digitally re-edited, then mixed in key groups at 128bpm.

My remix style across the disc seems to be a fusion of deep house and melodic techno with a clear nod to the early 90's. For some reason I just can't help but build those hands in the air moments into each track! But don't take my word for it, the link above takes you to a 20 minute clip of the album so you can judge for yourself, listen and enjoy!

I'm really happy with the result, and it was great fun replaying and revising a few classics, sometimes with parts but in most cases starting from scratch to rebuild them - can't wait to try them out in clubland!

Perhaps we should invite contributions to poll an all time Top 40 of One More Tunes? What do you think?"