Full Intention are the master production and remix duo of Michael Gray and Jon Pearn. Together as Full Intention, they have been a pioneering force on the global house scene for over 10 years.
Their purpose-built, soundproofed studio in Michael’s house on the outskirts of London was where the duo first experimented in the early 90s, crafting disco cut-ups long before it was trendy. The pair’s first remix of Duke’s 1994 hit ‘So In Love With You’ rocketed into the Top 20 charts and launched the pair into the spotlight. A string of remix offers was to follow and after 10 years they are still flooding in.
‘It (the studio) started working for us when we organized ourselves even down to roughly where we sit – talk about routine!’, explains Michael. ‘It helps us be objective and doesn’t stem the flow of ideas. We both engineer, but we have different roles in the studio.’
Full Intention have worked with the biggest names in the industry. Drawing inspiration from Jazz ‘n’ Groove, Knee Deep and David Morales, Michael and Jon have remixed the work of Shena, Dina Vass, Mood 2 Swing, Junior Jack, Brandy, Sugababes, Ultra Nate, Jennifer Lopez, Jamiroquai and Frankie Knuckles. Their cuts have received widespread play from leading DJs including Pete Tong, Danny Rampling, Roger Sanchez and Erick Morillo.
So in demand is their remix expertise that the pair admit to turning down 9 out of 10 remix offers. ‘We will only accept a mix if it has a strong vocal hook to work around,’ Michael says. ‘Some of the tracks we are offered don’t need remixing or they’re too close to our style to warrant the treatment.’
Nominated for a Grammy award for their Club Mix of George Michael’s ‘Amazing’, Full Intention remain the undisputed masters of the remix. Recent mixes of Bob Sinclar’s ‘Love Generation’ on Defected and the Freemasons’ ‘Love On My Mind’ on Loaded have showcased the ever-innovative style of the pair. Additional remixes of Bon Garcon’s ‘Freek U’ on Eye Industries and their own ‘What Do You Want’ release on Essence and ‘I Believe In You’ on Eye Industries have ensured they remain at the top of their game.
2006 will see Michael and Jon release a triple CD album on Defected; the first two discs will be mixed and contain their best remixes & productions as voted by their fans, while the 3rd disc will contain some exclusive 12″ mixes of previously unavailable tracks. The boys will also embark on an extensive 10 year anniversary club tour where they will play some of their classic mixes as well as banging new material.
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Back to Roster Book this ArtistFull Intention are the master production and remix duo of Michael Gray and Jon Pearn. Together as Full Intention, they have been a pioneering force on the global house scene for over 10 years.
Their purpose-built, soundproofed studio in Michael’s house on the outskirts of London was where the duo first experimented in the early 90s, crafting disco cut-ups long before it was trendy. The pair’s first remix of Duke’s 1994 hit ‘So In Love With You’ rocketed into the Top 20 charts and launched the pair into the spotlight. A string of remix offers was to follow and after 10 years they are still flooding in.
‘It (the studio) started working for us when we organized ourselves even down to roughly where we sit – talk about routine!’, explains Michael. ‘It helps us be objective and doesn’t stem the flow of ideas. We both engineer, but we have different roles in the studio.’
Full Intention have worked with the biggest names in the industry. Drawing inspiration from Jazz ‘n’ Groove, Knee Deep and David Morales, Michael and Jon have remixed the work of Shena, Dina Vass, Mood 2 Swing, Junior Jack, Brandy, Sugababes, Ultra Nate, Jennifer Lopez, Jamiroquai and Frankie Knuckles. Their cuts have received widespread play from leading DJs including Pete Tong, Danny Rampling, Roger Sanchez and Erick Morillo.
So in demand is their remix expertise that the pair admit to turning down 9 out of 10 remix offers. ‘We will only accept a mix if it has a strong vocal hook to work around,’ Michael says. ‘Some of the tracks we are offered don’t need remixing or they’re too close to our style to warrant the treatment.’
Nominated for a Grammy award for their Club Mix of George Michael’s ‘Amazing’, Full Intention remain the undisputed masters of the remix. Recent mixes of Bob Sinclar’s ‘Love Generation’ on Defected and the Freemasons’ ‘Love On My Mind’ on Loaded have showcased the ever-innovative style of the pair. Additional remixes of Bon Garcon’s ‘Freek U’ on Eye Industries and their own ‘What Do You Want’ release on Essence and ‘I Believe In You’ on Eye Industries have ensured they remain at the top of their game.
2006 will see Michael and Jon release a triple CD album on Defected; the first two discs will be mixed and contain their best remixes & productions as voted by their fans, while the 3rd disc will contain some exclusive 12″ mixes of previously unavailable tracks. The boys will also embark on an extensive 10 year anniversary club tour where they will play some of their classic mixes as well as banging new material.
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