As we set forth in 2022, and with clubs reopening and dance floors refilling across the globe, we thought it was time to revisit the album and let a selection of our favourite producers interpret it in their own way. We’ve also taken the opportunity to unleash a number of previously unreleased dubs from the LP. The remixes and dubs will come together in the form of We Are Many Versions, and here’s the first offering from that album - a sublime re-working of Light The Way courtesy of Irish producer and erstwhile Soothsayers band member, Patrick Hatchett AKA k3:lu (pronounced Curlew).

Light The Way features amazing Senegalese singer Modou Toure who performs the song in the Wolof language. Modou’s lead vocals combined with Soothsayers harmonies, layered trumpets and a flute improvisation create a rich and evocative tapestry of sound. It’s a lament on the suffering in the world, and a call for love and light to show us the way out of the darkness.

K3:lu’s remix manages to subtly and respectfully take the original to the dance floor. A process best explained by Hatchett himself:

“Light The Way gave me the opportunity to reunite with my oldest musical family, Soothsayers. In fact, at the time (Soothsayers band leader) Idris was involved in my recent K3:lu album so he gave me an early listen to We Are Many and this track stood out for me, with the incredible vocals of Modou Toure and those beautifully expansive Soothsayer horns. So, whilst in the depths of a strict and isolating West Cork lockdown, I escaped my 2km restrictions, crossed borders, met with old friends and transported myself to a place of positive, connected and uplifting vibes, adding my own little nod to disco, 70’s Afro-funk, free parties of the 90s and dancing at dawn in this remix.” Patrick Hatchett

An established guitarist, remixer and producer, Patrick Hatchett divides his time between composing for screen, producing, and live performance. As a musician he has performed extensively around Europe and the UK including London Jazz Festival, Bestival, Alexandra Palace, O2 Arena, Sunsplash, Womad, Ronnie Scotts, main stages at Glastonbury Festival, Latitude and many more.

Reactions to previous k3:lu productions:

“Simply joyous..” Steve Lamacq, BBC 6Music

“Such a talent..” Record of the Week- Dan Hegarty, 2FM