In 2001, Harvey recorded a promotional only cd for Sarcastic Clothing. It was pretty good.

The nerds in the audience probably want to know the following details: The original cd was initially issued as 1200 promo-only copies. 1000 were sent to Japan and given free out if you bought something from the Sarcastic store in Tokyo. 100 promo copies were for the Sarcastic US office, and 100 copies made it into the limited edition gatefold piece. The same disc is in all the releases, the gatefold is just a cool package.

The original mix was recorded from two Thoren turntables thru a Bozak mixer (with effects) live, straight to DAT and then was professionally mastered before release. In the mastering, it wasn't EQed, but the sound levels were brought up to make it proper for cd release. We tried to keep it true to what was submitted from the cult leader. Cover artwork was also submitted by Harvey.

These are the liner notes from the cd:

HARVEY is a well-respected DJ who is known for his associations with major clubs in the UK such as Ministry of Sound and Fabric, but he is probably better known as being one of the last truly eclectic DJs on the dance music scene. Harvey stays true to the roots of the music traditions established by such foundation clubs as the Paradise Garage or the Loft (or at least the legends of those clubs), in that he seamlessly spins a broad range of new/old sounds and styles geared towards one thing – getting the crowd to move.

Perpetually ahead of the curve, he has no problem playing records side by side that most would never think to put together. Beach Boys, 70s soul & disco, techno, James Brown, chicago house, Kraftwerk, hip-hop, Steve Miller Band, and more. His main technique is that whatever works gets thrown into the mix.

We first experienced Harvey at Wicked in San Francisco in 1996. Our previous experience with house music in California had been the typically straightforward “four on the floor” beats, steady tempo all night long type of vibe. Harvey, on the other hand, blew us away with his leftfield sound and style, starting his set by dropping cuts like Billy Cobham jazz fusion and samples from “Beat Street” into the mix, and then later bringing down the house with James Brown’s “Give It Up Or Turnit Loose.” It was not what we were expecting to hear.

So impressed with his set at Wicked, we tried to get in touch with him to DJ a party in Los Angeles. We eventually contacted him through friends of friends, and were very fortunate that he he was actually interested in coming out and DJing for us. Coming from the shared background of skateboarding and surfing, we found that he was a regular down-to earth guy, ready to just experience the LA lifestyle – definitely no superstar DJ ego.

When Harvey DJ’ed in LA for that first time, he amazed us all with his track selection and mixing style. He brought a new sound that changed our perception of what dance music and DJing could and should be. Every time we see him DJ, it’s a new sound and new experience. Just when you think you know what he’s going to play next, he comes out with something fresh and new that is distinctly Harvey.

It seems that Harvey’s approach is that he’s actually there as a host of the music and the party, not just as a faceless DJ in the booth hidden away from the crowd. Exactly the opposite, he always has a smile on his face and knows how to have fun. He’s not just merely playing records, he feels the music and gets into it. It’s like he has one foot on the dancefloor and is actually involved with the crowd and
taking part in the experience.

Since 1997, Harvey has come to LA for the last 5 years. His presence in Southern California has had a major impact, which has changed the Los Angeles dance music scene. He’s shown us how to create a special atmosphere for parties — not just in mixing and leftfield selections, but things like putting special care into the sound and lighting. Every element is important to the whole. In fact, this attitude and dedication to quality has inspired us to put more time and effort into our productions.

Harvey has inspired us not only with the music he plays, but also passing on his knowledge of the music, as well as sharing with us his study master techniques of the dance music culture.

We can’t thank Harvey enough for taking time out of his busy schedule to do this mix (of course, it was valuable time away from making his long-awaited debut album, coming soon!).

– The Sarcastics, 2001