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Re: Hernán Cattáneo Resident | Delta FM 90.3 • 08.10.2011 • Episode 023
Hernán Cattáneo : Resident (Delta_FM 90.3) - Episode 023
Part 1:
01. The Field - It's Up There (Looping State Of Mind LP) [Kompakt | KOMPAKT 241]
02. Rodrigo Mateo - Carbon Monoxide (Santiago Garcia Remix) [Baires Records | Promo]
03. Ian O'Donovan - Orient Express [Hype Muzik | 070-HM]
04. B.I.G. - A Promise (Dark Soul Project Remix) [Klik Records | Promo]
Part 2:
01. Gui Boratto - Flying Practice (III LP) [Kompakt | KOMPAKT 242]
02. Jacob Singer - Why (Dark Side EP) [7 Senses | 7S16]
03. Smak - Deundo [Mirabilis Records | MIRA024]
04. Soulwerk - Fraktals [Replug | RPLG017]
05. Raxon - Into The Summer (Cid Inc Remix) [Replug | RPLG018]
Release Notes:
01. The Field - It's Up There (Looping State Of Mind LP) [Kompakt | KOMPAKT 241]
Looping State Of Mind
The Field // Kompakt
Format // Dolp+Cd // Cd
It's with the arrival of Looping State Of Mind that you finally realise that, for The Field's ambient techno explorer Axel Willner, the loop never stops. While fans and critics alike point to 2007's phenomenal debut From Here We Go Sublime – included in Pitchfork's Top 100 albums of the 2000s – and 2009's equally stirring follow up Yesterday & Today as standalone points of the Swede's music; it becomes clear that they appear as mere snapshots of what, for the producer, is a continual cycle of revolutions.
Revelling in the warm recognition of their recurring patterns, imbuing conflicting twin senses of present and nostalgia, familiarity doesn't breed contempt; for Willner sees each loop as another chance to adjust, to build upon and multiply so that several of even the slightest nuances can combine to form a true aural evolution.
So it is on this, The Field's third album, and yet so it has been too for the artist. Rewind three years and, plaudits from his debut LP still ringing in his ears and amongst resultant tours with LCD Soundsystem and !!!, he'd swapped his native Stockholm for the nocturnal utopia of Berlin's heady streets and clubbing scene. A major internal shift occurred meanwhile when he invited Dan Enqvist and multi- instrumentalist Andreas Söderstrom – since replaced with drummer Jesper Skarin - to turn his hitherto singular vision into a three-piece group.
Yesterday & Today was the immediate reaction concocted by the alchemy of those events, gaining more plaudits and leading to headlining tours of Europe. Looping State Of Mind though is the strengthening of those bonds and ideas, the addition of Skarin in particular – Axel comments – "taking The Field to another level." "It's been evolving and it will keep on doing so," he says, in a statement that could be equally true of the group's music, "people come and go, adding their things to it, you change as well and so will the sound." It's this evolution that's notable in this new record, a move away from the more unblended techno foundations that encapsulated From Here We Go Sublime in particular. "Many of my old influences are still there," he admits, "German electronics, modern classical, shoegaze and so on ... but to be perfectly honest I now rarely put on a techno record at home or check out techno acts at clubs." Instead, previous ideas have been expanded upon and, more importantly, new ones added; vocal samples now creep around signature sound washes, whispering on the periphery; greater contrast has been added with acoustic instruments such as double bass and piano recorded amongst the samples – the result of recording of in the fully-equipped Dumbo Studios in Kompakt's home town of Cologne.
Many of the initial sketches, however, still came from Willner himself at his home studio in Berlin, suggesting an embryonic growth to the creation process; "some of the ideas stretching back to the debut are still there," he says, cementing this idea of furthering the re-visited, "but we've just made a real attempt to grow the sound." The album was mixed by Jörg Burger aka The Modernist. What's truly evident – as has always done with The Field's music - is its evocative quality, how it can stir a half-image or memory of a certain time or event in its listener's past. To that end it makes the trio's output an open-ended interpretation; moods and feelings are provided, allowing the listener to then follow them towards requisite personal checkpoints – something made succinct in the album's title.
"It comes from the feeling of having looping thoughts – both good and bad – in your head, and being unable to get them out," explains Willner, "but then, of course, my music is based around loops and repetition too." And so for The Field the loop keeps on spinning, a journey that may find no location yet is content to know that it's moving firmly forwards. This most recent snapshot that they've decided to take, however, is their most captivating yet.
Coming on // October 10, 2011
Format // Dolp+Cd // Cd
Catalog Nr // KOMPAKT 241
EAN // 880319062339
02. Rodrigo Mateo - Carbon Monoxide (Santiago Garcia Remix) [Baires Records | Promo]
Rodrigo Mateo is from Buenos Aires, his track 'Iridium Flares' formed part of the dedicated Argentina Unmixed release on Stripped Digital.
http://soundcloud.com/rodrigomateo/tracks
Here remix is supplied by Santiago Garcia was born in April of 1990 in Argentina, Capital Federal. Part of the Buenos Aires Underground scene Santiago's productions shine with deep pulsating rhythms. Immersed in classy production , his tracks feature hypnotic hook line. His track 'Needing Rest' featured on Resident 014. Santiago also was a recent featured artist on Proton Radio.
http://soundcloud.com/santiagogarcia/tracks
Currently he’s working in several projects for diverse labels as Balkan Connection South Amerika, Particles, Balkan Connection, Stripped Recordings, Method, Mistique Music, Baroque Records , Magnitude, and more. His tracks are supported by Hernan Cattaneo, John Digweed, Nick Warren, Sasha, Dave Seaman, Henry Saiz, Eelke Kleijn, Soundexile, Darin Epsilon and many more.
In early 2011, Santiago decided to make his own label called "Baires Records" with his friend Milos Miladinovic (aka Bomber) balkan connection manager, looking for good & new talents, and dedicated to the progressive house music at the time of the day.
03. Ian O'Donovan - Orient Express [Hype Muzik | 070-HM]
IAN O'DONOVAN | ORIENT EXPRESS EP
01.Orient Express
02.Iguana
03.Calypsa
070-HM | HYPE MUZIK
Release #70 for Hype Muzik heralds the return of our very own Ian O'Donovan with this his third EP for the label following on from the previous outstanding EP's "Anabatic" & "Solaris".For this third adventure the young Irishman takes us on a melodic techno journey with "Orient Express EP".Three stunning originals Orient Express,Iguana & Calypsa adorn this package,his fans will not be dissapointed.
“I went to the Soundcloud website and on this website I am always searching for new artists. I just discovered a pearl. An artist who’s name is Ian O’Donovan. This guy if he had produced music 15 years ago he would have get signed on labels like Transmat. Frankly his music is excellent. Here we are with the grand son of the Detroit Melodica scene. Go to Soundcloud and listen to him and his productions. I think it will touch some people. " [Laurent Garnier on his 'It Is What It Is radio show' Jan 2010]
Available Exclusively @ Beatport
Support:
LAURENT GARNIER,JOHN DIGWEED,HERNAN CATTANEO,DESYN MASIELLO,DAVE SEAMAN,DENIS A,DIBBY DOUGHERTY,GUY MANTZUR,KASSEY VOORN,MARCELO VASAMI,KAZELL,ANDY ARIAS,IGOR COLD,HALL NORTH,TINI TUN,JUAN DEMINICIS,KEVIN SHIU,GAVYN MYTCHELL,SASHA LE MONNIER plus many more
04. B.I.G. - A Promise (Dark Soul Project Remix) [Klik Records | Promo]
Originally released in 2004 on Athens based Klik Records [KLV 003] with a 'Dousk Vandalismic Mix' on the B-side 'A Promise' is written by Greek production duo Michalis & Dimos Siavelis, and was the single from their artist double CD 'Mindscapes' [Klik Records | KLCD007]
For 2011 there is a remix by Dark Soul Project who featured on Resident 017 with his remix of Mike Griego's storming 'In The Moment' : DSP also features in Hernán's charts with tracks like his dub of Kintar's 'Guiding Light' [Sudam Recordings].
05. Gui Boratto - Flying Practice (III LP) [Kompakt | KOMPAKT 242]
Title // III
Gui Boratto // Kompakt
Format // Dolp+Cd // Cd
Gui Boratto is truly that success story that aspiring dance producers dream of. From his Brazilian home of Săo Paolo as a student of architecture and design, he quickly found himself in the position as one of the countries primary pop/rock producers (including work for Steel Pulse). It was with his 2005 debut Kompakt release on the K2 sub-label "Arquipélago" that shot him into prominence and paved a strong path of singles that led to the now classic full length "Chromophobia".
The lead singles "Mr. Decay" and "Beautiful Life" remain two of the most unforgettable tracks in Kompakt history - the latter official video with well over a million views on YouTube. It was his sophomore album, the 2009 breakthrough, "Take My Breath Away" which evolved him as a dance producer further into a realm of his own right as one of Brazil's most established musicians. His remixes for Pet Shop Boys, Massive Attack and co-producing Bomb The Bass further demonstrate this tremendous talent amongst us. Following a world-wide rollercoaster of almost 3 years continuously on the road touring, Gui Boratto found himself back in his Săo Paolo studio in early 2011. The results are here with "III" – arguably his greatest musical accomplishment to date.
Kicking off with the slo drive "Galuchat" the sitar-ish instrumental embedded in the track sets a foundation of melancholic organic groove found throughout "III". "Stems From Hell" will not disappoint the die-hard fan – his masterful approach to the maximum and minimum of sound variation is pure peak time. "Striker" was originally intended for his second full length but was left on hold and fortunately completed for "III". Featuring vocals from Gui Boratto himself, his contagious bass line has no limit recalling the likes of Echo And The Bunnymen. Gui began "III" with "The Third" – a gorgeous play on the four/four pattern that suddenly moves from eight bars to only six. Hi-hats become almost shuffle like in their flow. Gui Boratto said about going into producing "The Trap" that "the good thing about doing an album are the possibilities of experimentalism". He lets his instinct totally flow as a Rhodes, Piano and Tremolo Guitar converse with one another. Beauty and sadness remarkably collide.
A sure album highlight, "Destination: Education" marks the return of his wife Luciana Villanova on vocals (who also sings on "Beautiful Life"). A 119 techno/house crooner that will be a surefire favorite on the modern dance floor. Gui lovingly alikens "Flying Practice" as a part of the three bars that grace the album cover. Classic trance chording build a variety of moods and builds. A French horn make the transition and conclusion. "Soledad" is directly inspired and pays homage Astor Piazzolla's "Soleda" and ironically a little of Duran Duran's "Save A Prayer". This journey ends off with "This Is Not The End" – an indie minded track that demonstrates how masterful Gui Boratto has evolved his signature sound into something quite monumental. Again, Luciana Villanova's beautiful vocals captures the spirit of what Boratto brings to life. Rounded off with a final synth that makes you feel that something WILL continue – not end.
Released // September 19, 2011
Format // Dolp+Cd // Cd
Catalog Nr // KOMPAKT 242
EAN // 880319061936
06. Jacob Singer - Why (Dark Side EP) [7 Senses | 7S16]
Limited information on this release.
Written by Jesús Gonzalez Romero. Additional remix by Moliner, Mitrinique, X-Ian, Supreme Sluts.
07. Smak - Deundo [Mirabilis Records | MIRA024]
MIRABILIS 024: V.A. - WARM TEXTURES 1
1. SMAK - DEUNDO
2. PRAVEEN ACHARY - BUTTERFLIES
3. MIKE DUZ - SITUATIONS
4. RB PROJECT - BELIEVE
5. VERVE - HYPNOMOD
6. PETER MCGILL - SWOSTENUTO
PRESS RELEASE:
Warm Textures is here! Six tracks form some of the most talented new kids on the block kick off this series.
Steve McCready aka Smak kicks things off with 'Deundo'. A building techy groove filled with rolling percussion and warm and deeper chord riffs backed with subtle string lines make this an essential weapon for those who like it techie with some porgy shades!
Praveen Achary takes things on a flying note with 'Butterflies'. Warm and melodic this tune is exactly what you want to hear on the terrace at 6 am with the sun rising up! We think there is no best way to describe it….. Listen to it, and you will agree!
Mike Duz 'Situations' is a flood filler. A driving groove, hooky arpeggio riffs, a growling bass line and an explosive breakdown are the winning combo in this track!
RB Project deliver 'Believe'. The building groove, warm chord lines and synth layers and heavily assisted by the atmospheric soundscapes take this track straight into outer space.
Verve joins us with 'Hypnomod' - a hypnotic groover with lots of warmth. This one just keeps rolling and building layer and it truly grab your mind, body & soul!
Last but not least there is Peter McGill with 'Sostenuto'. A strong techy groove filled with quirky percussion and chopped vocal samples are a perfect background to evolving chides that give this track a hypnotic feel that will make you move your feet.
Over all we think there is something for everybody - so take a bit of your time and check this out!
FEEDBACKS:
Hernan Cattaneo: Thanx Alex, good stuff. Deundo is my favorite!
Orde Meikle (Slam): all cool trax - will spin thanx
Cid Inc: Great package! Will play
Nick Warren: Believe is the one.
Dimitri Nakov: Smak and RB project are my favs. Great collection of electronica.
Kassey Voorn: Butterflies for me.
Miss Nine: nice package (butterflies / deundo for me)
Barry Jamieson: Nice!
Randall Jones: Smooth tracks! I like 'Sostenuto' the best...
Nomad in the Dark: Fantastic stuff. Loving Praveen's track here.
Smak Bio
2010 can only be described as an epic year for young Irish Producer Smak a.k.a Steve Mc Cready.
http://soundcloud.com/smak/tracks
Having both his Wormhole single and Can't Live Without E.P snapped up by labels, Ritual Music and Sketchbook. Along with big name support from the likes of Dubfire, Roger Sanchez, Nick Warren and Markus Shultz, It was evident from an early stage in his career that Smak was making his mark. 2011 has already seen a series of releases including remix's for Android Cartel, Rich Shafe and Matty Gillespie along with the largely supported track Part Of Me a collaboration along with John Morrison. Smak's forth coming album on Hype Muzik is scheduled for release mid summer along with his E.P No Good For Me on Gl1tched Records.
08. Soulwerk - Fraktals [Replug | RPLG017]
Artist // Soulwerk
Title // Fraktals EP
Label // Replug Genre // Techno,Prog-House,
Tracklist:
1 Soulwerk - Fraktals (Original Mix)
2 Soulwerk - Fraktals (Alex & Filip Remix)
3 Soulwerk - Spirals (Original Mix)
Release Info: The 17th release on Cid Inc's formidable Replug imprint sees the debut of Spanish producer Soulwerk. Gonzalo Luque aka Soulwerk had his first and only release thus far came courtesy of the Canadian label Whose Haus back in May of this year. It was a spectacular debut that contained 3 original tracks that were of the caliber of a seasoned veteran. Soulwerk's debut for Replug is entitled 'Fraktals' and it contains two new originals and a remix from top Slovenian producers Alex & Filip.
The lead track 'Fraktals' opens the release off with a tough and meticulous groove. An assortment of old school claps and a fuzzy, hypnotic loop forge an incredibly fresh design. The peak time drive and energy is catapulted by an expansive breakdown. As the drop progresses the rich atmosphere evolves to a vibrate climax that should see great reactions from all the educated dance floors out there.
Alex Nemec & Filip Wieser joined forces in 2005 and in doing so the Alex & Filip production moniker was born. DJs from Marco Bailey to Dave Seaman have sung their praises and they've appeared on Rekluse, Respekt, Flow and their own esteemed Mirabilis imprint. They make their debut on Replug here and provide the lone remix of 'Fraktals'. Alex & Filip have provided a much more techno inspired sensibility on 'Fraktals'. The chugging groove and intricate design are ultra modern and geared perfectly for today's dance floors. The consistent atmospheric tension from the original shines through as well and should inspire some striking big room moments.
The second original 'Spirals' concludes the package with a supple techno vibe that is both melodious and esoteric. The galloping beats meld well with Soulwerk's subversive groove for a wonderfully sleek and sophisticated concept. The seamless flow is interwoven with distinguished yet subtle leads combined with dazzling hypnotics that flutter about for an unparalleled contemporary vibe that is quite exhilarating.
Release Date: Oct 04 2011
09. Raxon - Into The Summer (Cid Inc Remix) [Replug | RPLG018]
Raxon - Into The Summer // Replug [RPLG018]
Genre: Techno,Tech-House,Prog-House,
Release Date: Oct 18 2011
Label: Replug
1 Raxon - Into The Summer (Original Mix)
2 Raxon - Into The Summer (Nick Muir Remix)
3 Raxon - Into The Summer (Cid Inc Remix)
The eighteenth release on Cid Inc's Replug imprint sees Producer/DJ Raxon making his debut for the label. Born and raised in Abu Dhabi and of Egyptian decent, Raxon later moved to Dubai to attend university, which is where he began DJing in 2005. His keen ear for blending genres of deep, house, progressive and tech house started to get him noticed at countless house parties which later lead to gigs in some of the Dubai's best night clubs. It wasn't until 2007 that Raxon began producing and realizing that it's a totally different science from DJing he has spent countless hours in his studio learning what sounds work. Being able to get those sounds mixed like a delicious cocktail has allowed him to have remixes and originals on some of the hottest international labels such as Audio Therapy, Plastic City, Discoteca and Baroque. Raxon's debut offering for Replug is entitled 'Into The Summer' which comes will two top notch interpretations from Nick Muir and label boss Cid Inc.
Out on October 18
Hernán Cattáneo : Resident (Delta_FM 90.3) - Episode 023
Part 1:
01. The Field - It's Up There (Looping State Of Mind LP) [Kompakt | KOMPAKT 241]
02. Rodrigo Mateo - Carbon Monoxide (Santiago Garcia Remix) [Baires Records | Promo]
03. Ian O'Donovan - Orient Express [Hype Muzik | 070-HM]
04. B.I.G. - A Promise (Dark Soul Project Remix) [Klik Records | Promo]
Part 2:
01. Gui Boratto - Flying Practice (III LP) [Kompakt | KOMPAKT 242]
02. Jacob Singer - Why (Dark Side EP) [7 Senses | 7S16]
03. Smak - Deundo [Mirabilis Records | MIRA024]
04. Soulwerk - Fraktals [Replug | RPLG017]
05. Raxon - Into The Summer (Cid Inc Remix) [Replug | RPLG018]
Release Notes:
01. The Field - It's Up There (Looping State Of Mind LP) [Kompakt | KOMPAKT 241]
Looping State Of Mind
The Field // Kompakt
Format // Dolp+Cd // Cd
It's with the arrival of Looping State Of Mind that you finally realise that, for The Field's ambient techno explorer Axel Willner, the loop never stops. While fans and critics alike point to 2007's phenomenal debut From Here We Go Sublime – included in Pitchfork's Top 100 albums of the 2000s – and 2009's equally stirring follow up Yesterday & Today as standalone points of the Swede's music; it becomes clear that they appear as mere snapshots of what, for the producer, is a continual cycle of revolutions.
Revelling in the warm recognition of their recurring patterns, imbuing conflicting twin senses of present and nostalgia, familiarity doesn't breed contempt; for Willner sees each loop as another chance to adjust, to build upon and multiply so that several of even the slightest nuances can combine to form a true aural evolution.
So it is on this, The Field's third album, and yet so it has been too for the artist. Rewind three years and, plaudits from his debut LP still ringing in his ears and amongst resultant tours with LCD Soundsystem and !!!, he'd swapped his native Stockholm for the nocturnal utopia of Berlin's heady streets and clubbing scene. A major internal shift occurred meanwhile when he invited Dan Enqvist and multi- instrumentalist Andreas Söderstrom – since replaced with drummer Jesper Skarin - to turn his hitherto singular vision into a three-piece group.
Yesterday & Today was the immediate reaction concocted by the alchemy of those events, gaining more plaudits and leading to headlining tours of Europe. Looping State Of Mind though is the strengthening of those bonds and ideas, the addition of Skarin in particular – Axel comments – "taking The Field to another level." "It's been evolving and it will keep on doing so," he says, in a statement that could be equally true of the group's music, "people come and go, adding their things to it, you change as well and so will the sound." It's this evolution that's notable in this new record, a move away from the more unblended techno foundations that encapsulated From Here We Go Sublime in particular. "Many of my old influences are still there," he admits, "German electronics, modern classical, shoegaze and so on ... but to be perfectly honest I now rarely put on a techno record at home or check out techno acts at clubs." Instead, previous ideas have been expanded upon and, more importantly, new ones added; vocal samples now creep around signature sound washes, whispering on the periphery; greater contrast has been added with acoustic instruments such as double bass and piano recorded amongst the samples – the result of recording of in the fully-equipped Dumbo Studios in Kompakt's home town of Cologne.
Many of the initial sketches, however, still came from Willner himself at his home studio in Berlin, suggesting an embryonic growth to the creation process; "some of the ideas stretching back to the debut are still there," he says, cementing this idea of furthering the re-visited, "but we've just made a real attempt to grow the sound." The album was mixed by Jörg Burger aka The Modernist. What's truly evident – as has always done with The Field's music - is its evocative quality, how it can stir a half-image or memory of a certain time or event in its listener's past. To that end it makes the trio's output an open-ended interpretation; moods and feelings are provided, allowing the listener to then follow them towards requisite personal checkpoints – something made succinct in the album's title.
"It comes from the feeling of having looping thoughts – both good and bad – in your head, and being unable to get them out," explains Willner, "but then, of course, my music is based around loops and repetition too." And so for The Field the loop keeps on spinning, a journey that may find no location yet is content to know that it's moving firmly forwards. This most recent snapshot that they've decided to take, however, is their most captivating yet.
Coming on // October 10, 2011
Format // Dolp+Cd // Cd
Catalog Nr // KOMPAKT 241
EAN // 880319062339
02. Rodrigo Mateo - Carbon Monoxide (Santiago Garcia Remix) [Baires Records | Promo]
Rodrigo Mateo is from Buenos Aires, his track 'Iridium Flares' formed part of the dedicated Argentina Unmixed release on Stripped Digital.
http://soundcloud.com/rodrigomateo/tracks
Here remix is supplied by Santiago Garcia was born in April of 1990 in Argentina, Capital Federal. Part of the Buenos Aires Underground scene Santiago's productions shine with deep pulsating rhythms. Immersed in classy production , his tracks feature hypnotic hook line. His track 'Needing Rest' featured on Resident 014. Santiago also was a recent featured artist on Proton Radio.
http://soundcloud.com/santiagogarcia/tracks
Currently he’s working in several projects for diverse labels as Balkan Connection South Amerika, Particles, Balkan Connection, Stripped Recordings, Method, Mistique Music, Baroque Records , Magnitude, and more. His tracks are supported by Hernan Cattaneo, John Digweed, Nick Warren, Sasha, Dave Seaman, Henry Saiz, Eelke Kleijn, Soundexile, Darin Epsilon and many more.
In early 2011, Santiago decided to make his own label called "Baires Records" with his friend Milos Miladinovic (aka Bomber) balkan connection manager, looking for good & new talents, and dedicated to the progressive house music at the time of the day.
03. Ian O'Donovan - Orient Express [Hype Muzik | 070-HM]
IAN O'DONOVAN | ORIENT EXPRESS EP
01.Orient Express
02.Iguana
03.Calypsa
070-HM | HYPE MUZIK
Release #70 for Hype Muzik heralds the return of our very own Ian O'Donovan with this his third EP for the label following on from the previous outstanding EP's "Anabatic" & "Solaris".For this third adventure the young Irishman takes us on a melodic techno journey with "Orient Express EP".Three stunning originals Orient Express,Iguana & Calypsa adorn this package,his fans will not be dissapointed.
“I went to the Soundcloud website and on this website I am always searching for new artists. I just discovered a pearl. An artist who’s name is Ian O’Donovan. This guy if he had produced music 15 years ago he would have get signed on labels like Transmat. Frankly his music is excellent. Here we are with the grand son of the Detroit Melodica scene. Go to Soundcloud and listen to him and his productions. I think it will touch some people. " [Laurent Garnier on his 'It Is What It Is radio show' Jan 2010]
Available Exclusively @ Beatport
Support:
LAURENT GARNIER,JOHN DIGWEED,HERNAN CATTANEO,DESYN MASIELLO,DAVE SEAMAN,DENIS A,DIBBY DOUGHERTY,GUY MANTZUR,KASSEY VOORN,MARCELO VASAMI,KAZELL,ANDY ARIAS,IGOR COLD,HALL NORTH,TINI TUN,JUAN DEMINICIS,KEVIN SHIU,GAVYN MYTCHELL,SASHA LE MONNIER plus many more
04. B.I.G. - A Promise (Dark Soul Project Remix) [Klik Records | Promo]
Originally released in 2004 on Athens based Klik Records [KLV 003] with a 'Dousk Vandalismic Mix' on the B-side 'A Promise' is written by Greek production duo Michalis & Dimos Siavelis, and was the single from their artist double CD 'Mindscapes' [Klik Records | KLCD007]
For 2011 there is a remix by Dark Soul Project who featured on Resident 017 with his remix of Mike Griego's storming 'In The Moment' : DSP also features in Hernán's charts with tracks like his dub of Kintar's 'Guiding Light' [Sudam Recordings].
05. Gui Boratto - Flying Practice (III LP) [Kompakt | KOMPAKT 242]
Title // III
Gui Boratto // Kompakt
Format // Dolp+Cd // Cd
Gui Boratto is truly that success story that aspiring dance producers dream of. From his Brazilian home of Săo Paolo as a student of architecture and design, he quickly found himself in the position as one of the countries primary pop/rock producers (including work for Steel Pulse). It was with his 2005 debut Kompakt release on the K2 sub-label "Arquipélago" that shot him into prominence and paved a strong path of singles that led to the now classic full length "Chromophobia".
The lead singles "Mr. Decay" and "Beautiful Life" remain two of the most unforgettable tracks in Kompakt history - the latter official video with well over a million views on YouTube. It was his sophomore album, the 2009 breakthrough, "Take My Breath Away" which evolved him as a dance producer further into a realm of his own right as one of Brazil's most established musicians. His remixes for Pet Shop Boys, Massive Attack and co-producing Bomb The Bass further demonstrate this tremendous talent amongst us. Following a world-wide rollercoaster of almost 3 years continuously on the road touring, Gui Boratto found himself back in his Săo Paolo studio in early 2011. The results are here with "III" – arguably his greatest musical accomplishment to date.
Kicking off with the slo drive "Galuchat" the sitar-ish instrumental embedded in the track sets a foundation of melancholic organic groove found throughout "III". "Stems From Hell" will not disappoint the die-hard fan – his masterful approach to the maximum and minimum of sound variation is pure peak time. "Striker" was originally intended for his second full length but was left on hold and fortunately completed for "III". Featuring vocals from Gui Boratto himself, his contagious bass line has no limit recalling the likes of Echo And The Bunnymen. Gui began "III" with "The Third" – a gorgeous play on the four/four pattern that suddenly moves from eight bars to only six. Hi-hats become almost shuffle like in their flow. Gui Boratto said about going into producing "The Trap" that "the good thing about doing an album are the possibilities of experimentalism". He lets his instinct totally flow as a Rhodes, Piano and Tremolo Guitar converse with one another. Beauty and sadness remarkably collide.
A sure album highlight, "Destination: Education" marks the return of his wife Luciana Villanova on vocals (who also sings on "Beautiful Life"). A 119 techno/house crooner that will be a surefire favorite on the modern dance floor. Gui lovingly alikens "Flying Practice" as a part of the three bars that grace the album cover. Classic trance chording build a variety of moods and builds. A French horn make the transition and conclusion. "Soledad" is directly inspired and pays homage Astor Piazzolla's "Soleda" and ironically a little of Duran Duran's "Save A Prayer". This journey ends off with "This Is Not The End" – an indie minded track that demonstrates how masterful Gui Boratto has evolved his signature sound into something quite monumental. Again, Luciana Villanova's beautiful vocals captures the spirit of what Boratto brings to life. Rounded off with a final synth that makes you feel that something WILL continue – not end.
Released // September 19, 2011
Format // Dolp+Cd // Cd
Catalog Nr // KOMPAKT 242
EAN // 880319061936
06. Jacob Singer - Why (Dark Side EP) [7 Senses | 7S16]
Limited information on this release.
Written by Jesús Gonzalez Romero. Additional remix by Moliner, Mitrinique, X-Ian, Supreme Sluts.
07. Smak - Deundo [Mirabilis Records | MIRA024]
MIRABILIS 024: V.A. - WARM TEXTURES 1
1. SMAK - DEUNDO
2. PRAVEEN ACHARY - BUTTERFLIES
3. MIKE DUZ - SITUATIONS
4. RB PROJECT - BELIEVE
5. VERVE - HYPNOMOD
6. PETER MCGILL - SWOSTENUTO
PRESS RELEASE:
Warm Textures is here! Six tracks form some of the most talented new kids on the block kick off this series.
Steve McCready aka Smak kicks things off with 'Deundo'. A building techy groove filled with rolling percussion and warm and deeper chord riffs backed with subtle string lines make this an essential weapon for those who like it techie with some porgy shades!
Praveen Achary takes things on a flying note with 'Butterflies'. Warm and melodic this tune is exactly what you want to hear on the terrace at 6 am with the sun rising up! We think there is no best way to describe it….. Listen to it, and you will agree!
Mike Duz 'Situations' is a flood filler. A driving groove, hooky arpeggio riffs, a growling bass line and an explosive breakdown are the winning combo in this track!
RB Project deliver 'Believe'. The building groove, warm chord lines and synth layers and heavily assisted by the atmospheric soundscapes take this track straight into outer space.
Verve joins us with 'Hypnomod' - a hypnotic groover with lots of warmth. This one just keeps rolling and building layer and it truly grab your mind, body & soul!
Last but not least there is Peter McGill with 'Sostenuto'. A strong techy groove filled with quirky percussion and chopped vocal samples are a perfect background to evolving chides that give this track a hypnotic feel that will make you move your feet.
Over all we think there is something for everybody - so take a bit of your time and check this out!
FEEDBACKS:
Hernan Cattaneo: Thanx Alex, good stuff. Deundo is my favorite!
Orde Meikle (Slam): all cool trax - will spin thanx
Cid Inc: Great package! Will play
Nick Warren: Believe is the one.
Dimitri Nakov: Smak and RB project are my favs. Great collection of electronica.
Kassey Voorn: Butterflies for me.
Miss Nine: nice package (butterflies / deundo for me)
Barry Jamieson: Nice!
Randall Jones: Smooth tracks! I like 'Sostenuto' the best...
Nomad in the Dark: Fantastic stuff. Loving Praveen's track here.
Smak Bio
2010 can only be described as an epic year for young Irish Producer Smak a.k.a Steve Mc Cready.
http://soundcloud.com/smak/tracks
Having both his Wormhole single and Can't Live Without E.P snapped up by labels, Ritual Music and Sketchbook. Along with big name support from the likes of Dubfire, Roger Sanchez, Nick Warren and Markus Shultz, It was evident from an early stage in his career that Smak was making his mark. 2011 has already seen a series of releases including remix's for Android Cartel, Rich Shafe and Matty Gillespie along with the largely supported track Part Of Me a collaboration along with John Morrison. Smak's forth coming album on Hype Muzik is scheduled for release mid summer along with his E.P No Good For Me on Gl1tched Records.
08. Soulwerk - Fraktals [Replug | RPLG017]
Artist // Soulwerk
Title // Fraktals EP
Label // Replug Genre // Techno,Prog-House,
Tracklist:
1 Soulwerk - Fraktals (Original Mix)
2 Soulwerk - Fraktals (Alex & Filip Remix)
3 Soulwerk - Spirals (Original Mix)
Release Info: The 17th release on Cid Inc's formidable Replug imprint sees the debut of Spanish producer Soulwerk. Gonzalo Luque aka Soulwerk had his first and only release thus far came courtesy of the Canadian label Whose Haus back in May of this year. It was a spectacular debut that contained 3 original tracks that were of the caliber of a seasoned veteran. Soulwerk's debut for Replug is entitled 'Fraktals' and it contains two new originals and a remix from top Slovenian producers Alex & Filip.
The lead track 'Fraktals' opens the release off with a tough and meticulous groove. An assortment of old school claps and a fuzzy, hypnotic loop forge an incredibly fresh design. The peak time drive and energy is catapulted by an expansive breakdown. As the drop progresses the rich atmosphere evolves to a vibrate climax that should see great reactions from all the educated dance floors out there.
Alex Nemec & Filip Wieser joined forces in 2005 and in doing so the Alex & Filip production moniker was born. DJs from Marco Bailey to Dave Seaman have sung their praises and they've appeared on Rekluse, Respekt, Flow and their own esteemed Mirabilis imprint. They make their debut on Replug here and provide the lone remix of 'Fraktals'. Alex & Filip have provided a much more techno inspired sensibility on 'Fraktals'. The chugging groove and intricate design are ultra modern and geared perfectly for today's dance floors. The consistent atmospheric tension from the original shines through as well and should inspire some striking big room moments.
The second original 'Spirals' concludes the package with a supple techno vibe that is both melodious and esoteric. The galloping beats meld well with Soulwerk's subversive groove for a wonderfully sleek and sophisticated concept. The seamless flow is interwoven with distinguished yet subtle leads combined with dazzling hypnotics that flutter about for an unparalleled contemporary vibe that is quite exhilarating.
Release Date: Oct 04 2011
09. Raxon - Into The Summer (Cid Inc Remix) [Replug | RPLG018]
Raxon - Into The Summer // Replug [RPLG018]
Genre: Techno,Tech-House,Prog-House,
Release Date: Oct 18 2011
Label: Replug
1 Raxon - Into The Summer (Original Mix)
2 Raxon - Into The Summer (Nick Muir Remix)
3 Raxon - Into The Summer (Cid Inc Remix)
The eighteenth release on Cid Inc's Replug imprint sees Producer/DJ Raxon making his debut for the label. Born and raised in Abu Dhabi and of Egyptian decent, Raxon later moved to Dubai to attend university, which is where he began DJing in 2005. His keen ear for blending genres of deep, house, progressive and tech house started to get him noticed at countless house parties which later lead to gigs in some of the Dubai's best night clubs. It wasn't until 2007 that Raxon began producing and realizing that it's a totally different science from DJing he has spent countless hours in his studio learning what sounds work. Being able to get those sounds mixed like a delicious cocktail has allowed him to have remixes and originals on some of the hottest international labels such as Audio Therapy, Plastic City, Discoteca and Baroque. Raxon's debut offering for Replug is entitled 'Into The Summer' which comes will two top notch interpretations from Nick Muir and label boss Cid Inc.
Out on October 18
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