説明
ロンドン・テック・ハウスの草創期を支えLoadedやPagan等から作品を残した重要人物Gideon Jacksonが、1996年の初期クラシックと貴重な未発表音源を凝縮して放つ地下ハウスEP
ロンドンのテック・ハウス・シーンにおけるパイオニアであり、LoadedやPagan、自身のOuta The Blueなどのレーベルから作品を発表してきたGideon Jackson。重厚なベース・ラインとヒプノティックなグルーヴを融合させ、同ジャンルの初期スタイルを確立した重要人物によるアンダーグラウンド・ハウスEP。
1996年の『Outa The Blue EP』に収録された無骨で催眠的なエネルギーを放つ「Helpless (Original Mix)」をはじめ、当時の保管庫から発掘された未発表ヴァージョン「Helpless (Freeform Mix)」を収録。さらに、洗練された音響構築で卓越した手腕を示す「Sales In the Wind」までを網羅。ロンドン地下シーンの原点と深化を捉えた価値ある1枚。
A1. Helpless (Original Mix)
A2. Helpless (Freeform Mix)
B1. Sales In The Wind
Hot on the heels of the massive Grant Dell release, GEMS Delivers another slice of underground house excellence, continuing its relentless journey of showcasing both timeless and forward-thinking underground house music with a powerful new release from Gideon Jackson.
A 3 track EP featuring Helpless (Original Mix) — The standout cut from Gideon’s Outa The Blue EP (1996), capturing the raw, hypnotic energy of the era. Helpless (Freeform Mix) — A previously unreleased 1996 remix, unearthed from the vaults yet sounding as fresh and relevant as ever. Sales In the Wind — A brand new production (2025), proving Gideon remains at the top of his game with a refined yet unmistakable sound.
true underground figure, Gideon Jackson has been deeply embedded in the scene since the formative days of tech house. Renowned for his vinyl-driven approach to house and techno, Gideon blends styles seamlessly, creating a distinctive and instantly recognisable sound.
Widely regarded as one of the key pioneers of the London tech house movement, his productions helped define the genre’s early blueprint — fusing bass-heavy rhythms with hypnotic grooves. His work has appeared on respected labels including Loaded, Pagan, and his own imprint Outa The Blue.
After stepping away from the spotlight, Gideon resurfaced in 2017 with a standout podcast for Strange, reaffirming his influence and deep-rooted musical identity.
His long-awaited return to the decks came in October 2025 at Archivio presents Wiggle in New York, followed by a November appearance at Wiggle at Gaffe — marking a powerful resurgence for one of the scene’s original innovators.
