説明
デトロイト・テクノ創始者Belleville Threeの一人Kevin Saunderson率いるInner Cityによる1992年の名曲を、80年代末から活躍するベテランRoland Leeskerが強烈なTR-909のリズムで再構築したハウスEP
デトロイト・テクノの開拓者Belleville Threeの一人として知られるKevin Saundersonが結成し、「Big Fun」や「Good Life」などの世界的ヒットで600万枚以上のセールスを誇る重鎮ユニット、Inner City。彼らが1992年に発表した名曲「Pennies From Heaven」を、80年代末よりフランクフルトやベルリンのクラブシーンを支えDelirium RecordsやGet Physical Musicに携わってきたRoland Leeskerがリミックス。
重厚でストレートなTR-909のグルーヴを軸に、原曲のモチーフをループ状に重ね合わせた構成を展開。ダイナミックなブレイクで象徴的なメインテーマとヴォーカルが解き放たれ、フロアを歓喜させるピークタイム仕様のサウンドに仕上がっている。B面にはクリエイティブなDJミックスを可能にする「Acapella Tool」も収録した実用性の高い1枚。
A1. Pennies From Heaven (Roland Leesker Remix)
B1. Pennies From Heaven (Acapella Tool)
Roland Leesker Remixes Inner City Classic ‘Pennies From Heaven’
Definitive Recordings presents a powerful new remix by Roland Leesker of ‘Pennies From Heaven’, the timeless house classic by Inner City, originally released in 1992.
Founded by Kevin Saunderson, one of the legendary Belleville Three and a key architect of Detroit techno, Inner City shaped the sound of electronic music with global hits like ‘Big Fun’ and ‘Good Life’. With over six million records sold and decades of influence, their catalogue remains a cornerstone of dance music culture.
On his remix, Roland Leesker transforms ‘Pennies From Heaven’ into a driving, floor focused house weapon. Built around a heavy, straight TR-909 groove, the track gradually introduces elements from the original in a layered, loop-based arrangement.
The remix reaches its peak in a powerful breakdown, where the full main theme and vocals unfold, creating a classic hands-inthe-air moment before dropping back into the stomping groove. The result is a modern interpretation that stays true to the spirit of the original while delivering maximum impact on today’s dancefloors.
Roland Leesker, a long-standing figure in house music, has been active since the late 80s, with roots in Frankfurt’s club scene and later key roles in New York, Berlin, and the global music industry. From his early days at Delirium Records to his work with Get Physical Music and beyond, Leesker has consistently contributed to shaping electronic music culture.
This remix brings past and present together, offering a respectful reimagining of a classic for today’s house music dancefloors.
The vinyl release is completed by an additional Acapella Tool on the B-side, offering DJs a stripped-back version focused on the iconic vocal elements of the track — perfect for creative mixing and extended club moments.
