Utah Saints featured in Rolling Stone’s 200 Greatest Dance Songs of All Time
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United Kingdom Utah Saints are an electronic music duo known for pioneering the use of sampling technology and achieving significant chart success.
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Request A ShowFML, a music event, announced the return to Docks Academy with Electronic Duo Utah Saints on Saturday 30th March, following their debut night in 2023.
Utah Saints are associated with Ministry of Sound as a record label, particularly for the release of "Something Good '08" and their inclusion in Ministry of Sound's 'Addicted To Bass' series.
Utah Saints released their self-titled debut album through FFRR Records, a label they were associated with.
Utah Saints released their EP 'Something Good' through London Records.
Utah Saints released their album 'Two' through Echo Records (The Echo Label).
Utah Saints provided the soundtrack for the video game Carmageddon TDR2000, including their songs "Hands Up," "Techknowledgy," and "Sick."
Their song "Sick" was included on the 2002 PlayStation 2 soundtrack Wipeout Fusion.
Their single "Power To The Beats" was featured on the FIFA 2001 football game.
Utah Saints headlined the pre-match entertainment with a DJ set for The Rhinos.
Utah Saints, comprised of Jez Willis and Tim Garbutt, emerged from the Harrogate music scene in the early 1990s. Initially active as music promoters and DJs, they transitioned into producing electronic music. The duo gained recognition for their distinct approach to sampling, integrating sounds from pop, rock, R&B, and soul into contrasting dance beats. Their independent production, writing, and mixing set them apart in the electronic music landscape.
The band quickly achieved chart success with singles that became notable for their innovative sampling techniques. “What Can You Do For Me,” “Something Good,” and “Believe in Me” formed what the band referred to as their vocal sample trilogy, each featuring samples from well-known artists. “Something Good,” which sampled Kate Bush’s “Cloudbusting,” became their highest-charting single, reaching No. 4 in the UK. Their debut self-titled album, released in May 1993, reached No. 10 on the UK Albums Chart and was certified Silver by the BPI.
Throughout their career, Utah Saints have demonstrated versatility by incorporating diverse sonic elements. This included sampling thrash metal band Slayer in “I Want You” and later collaborating with artists like Edwin Starr and Chuck D. They were among the first electronic groups to perform as a live collective, supporting acts such as The Shamen and U2. Beyond their own music, they have remixed tracks for various artists, produced music for film and video games, and curated festival stages, maintaining an active presence in the electronic music community since their formation in 1991.
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