I first came across "The Ultimate Warlord" in a mix from Boy 8-Bit a number of years ago and was immediately awestruck. It is a warm and wickedly epic organ-led dance number that sits at the intersection of fantasy and sci-fi. And really, what is cooler than that? It's like a lost sequence of Heavy Metal, and perhaps this isn't much of a stretch as the magazine the film was based on shares the same timeline as "The Ultimate Warlord."
SanFranDisko's updated, DJ friendly, edit lets the magic of the original stand strong, while removing the pesky key change, and planting each beat right on cue, making it easier for mixing. That said, the life and funky groove of the original is still present. Whether through the living and breathing organ, the slew of effects and vocals, or numerous swelling risers, you can see this epic creation emerging from its vinyl grooves. As with the majority of Paul Goodyear's edits this too is available for free download, here.
FOLLOW SANFRANDISKO: FACEBOOK SOUNDCLOUD TWITTER