On his process for the eighth ‘Magic Island’ compilation series, Roger says: “I‘ve again spent 4 months working on this new edition, going through more than 600 tracks to pick out those special ones, as well including a couple of my own new tracks. All the tracks/mixes are again 100% exclusively handcrafted for this album. This time my wide range of sound selection goes from chilled and deep Balearic house tracks, to underground tech and sexy tribal grooves, before shifting up to proggier vibes on Disc 01. Disc 02 kicks off very melodic and then turns into uplifting euphoria. I mixed and recorded this album during my tour in Australia. City credits go to Sydney and Melbourne”. With the ascension of the second disc, “Music For Balearic People Vol.8” moves seamlessly from a day to night-time footing. The Juliet Lyons-sung/Bilal El Aly produced “After You”, “Santa Monica Sunset” from Denis Sender and Roger’s MI8 Mix of JES’ “Photograph” all showcase Magic Island’s clubbier virtues. Elevating its altitude higher are the latest from Dirkie Coetzee & VioLika’s “Adagio In F Minor”, “Colour My Eyes” courtesy of Mark Norman and David Broaders epic “Giant’s Causeway”. In its latter stages, Roger & Inger Hansen’s choir-led revision of “Castles In The Sky” captivates the mix before “Fallen Angel” from Rene Ablaze and Pierre Pienaar “Emirembe” brings it to its rapture-filled zenith.
