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Lukasz Napora - Lone Song incl Lank, Daniel Mehes + | PGZ185
After no less than 5 months polishing this gem, the Progrezo Records family is back with the long awaited release from Polish’ artist, Lukasz Napora, who has long been associated with the electronic music industry as active journalist for various media outlets over more than 10 years.
Along with his brother, he used to run one of Poland’s most prestigious music sites called Sound Revolt, which due to its bilingualism was a great contact point between the local scene and foreign labels and artists, bringing him a wide experience and respect within the electronic music movement.
Today, he is mainly recognized for his work at Audioriver one of the World’s top summer festivals according to Resident Advisor. He’s the spokesperson, marketing director and is co-responsible for the program of this event. You can also hear him every Thursday on Polish Radio 4 where he presents two hours of his music selection. It’s safe to say that this show is currently one of Poland’s most popular underground dance music broadcasts.
Over the years Lukasz has interviewed a vast scope of artists from Hernan Cattaneo, Timo Maas, Richie Hawtin, Luciano, Dubfire, James Holden, Moderat, DJ Hell through Tiesto, Fedde Le Grand, Sebastian Ingrosso, Kosheen, Groove Armada to Sepultura, Alice In Chains, Rammstein, Editors, Alan Wilder, Yeasayer and White Lies. This diversity reflects his taste in music broad and practically without borders. He loves surprising his audience so be sure not to expect anything from his upcoming productions.
As producer, Lukasz’s second release shows his lyrics potential with “Lone Song”, as result of over 10 years of unstoppable work since when he used to sing in a nu metal band, but nevertheless, the rock influences are quiet still present on his music especially as it song proves.
The whole track was written and produced by Lukasz. This goes to the lyrics as well. The songs is about a lonely girl who’s dreaming about a guy she met very briefly saw him in an elevator, met him at a party. The twist is Lukasz is singing from the girls perspective.
With suggestive atmosphere and defined by Lukasz as electro-acoustic with a clubby feel but without intend to make it work in clubs, "Lone Song 'has an unstoppable pace with hypnotic guitar-riff surrounded by Lukasz imposing voice as perfect match between rhythm and ambiance. Lukasz bring a majestic union in an unforgettable song.
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As known by his prolific and outstanding productions at top of the iceberg with massive support within the finest electronic music in the last years, including imprints the likes of Balance, Lank delivers an overwhelming version by stomped tech-beats surrounded by huge precision with the original voice and synth. Peter brings a sophisticated environment with high quality tech-progressive spirit aimed straight to the dance-floor. A top notch interpretation that surely will round top DJ cases.
Next on the list, rising talent Daniel Mehes (Hungary), known by his massive releases and remixes including Kazell, Keff Bennett, Home Video and Darko Esser, delivers a stomped techno interpretation with trippy atmospheric style, bringing unstoppable pace for big-rooms and to serious electronic music researchers. Here Daniel reveals a mad journey of avant-garde techno mood already tested on modern dance-floors with class of attitude to break the night.
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Leo Leite (Brazil) known by his important collaborations as sound engineer including Sasha’s Invol2ver cdmix, Leo features a groovy-house mix using by kind of creativity and precision the original synth and lyrics, in addition to his solid bass-line, becoming it in a precious pearl in any and every DJ set. A class mix aimed straight for open sky parties and club times.
Spanish duo Akasoundsite who has gained respect and an army of followers within the music industry by its releases at top of charts including Beatport, besides massive support from top DJ names, delivers an impeccable dub techno mix with solid beat for peak-time sets. Using the original synth in addition to Akasoundsite’ ace tools, the Spanish duo brings a magic key to let the night take a memorable breath.
An On Bast the pseudonym of Anna Suda, a Polish electronic producer whose music dots the 'i's and crosses the 't's but gives a little more sonic interest thanks to an investigative approach to production. Her music ranges from expertly crafted meditative moments of sublime electronic bliss, to dance floor friendly oddities, bringing her the honest maturity to produce electronic music already supported by Luciano, Richie Hawtin, Dubfire, Jeff Milligan, Konrad Black, Alexi Delano, Stephan Bodzin and Paco Osuna among many more. Ana’s mix is crisp and solid as production, becoming a essential tool in tech-house classy DJ sets.
With the culture influence that Berlin could bring, Audiofetish (Germany) has been involved within electronic music since very young, not only dancing in some of the most commented clubs around the world, but listening and following to bands the likes of Depeche Mode among others. Nowadays, his music potential gave him the enough maturity to remix RMB, Circlesqaure, Bomb the Bass, Dapayk & Padberg, Thievery Corporation, Boris Brejcha, Robert Babicz and Audio Soul Project. His creativity and fresh proposal have been the key to reach the next level of production.
Closing this unforgettable package, French young talent Darkko, produces cinematic landscapes in his productions, often inspired by acoustic sounds surrounded with evolving voices. Already featured in Progrezo Records with a solid ep, as well as mentioned within the Home Video’ world remix runners with support from FOEM and SoundCloud, Darkko is back with a huge and futurist break-beat interpretation, inspired in the Lukasz' voice along with his own touch, he delivers a master-piece version for electronic music lovers as unforgettable piece is.
Some selected feedbacks:
- Great release by Lukasz, well done - Nick Warren (Hope Recordings)
- Excellent original and great diversity on all the remixes. Good stuff - Stelios Vassiloudis (Bedrock)
- nice vibe, bomb!!! - Danny Chatelain (Goanche)
- Massive quality techno - Paul Lyman (Veryverywrongindeed)
- This is one of the best promos I've received in 2012. Sickkkk piece of music.
Akasoundsite, An on Bast and Lank remixes all getting full rotation in my sets worldwide..." - Randall Jones (Bedrock)
- Lank remix doesn't disappoint. - Darin Epsilon (Perspectives Digital, friskyRadio, microCastle, Armada, Perfecto, Black Hole, Mesmeric, Baroque)
- Leo Leite and An On Bast remixes work for me - Aldrin (OneWithMusic, Zouk)
- Solid stuff !! Gare Mat K (Progezo, Baroque, Bpitch Pool, di.fm, frisky, 19Box)
- Lank for me, thanks ! - Juan Deminicis (GU/Proton Music/Armada)
- lank mix for me. thanks! - Pablo Acenso (Flow Vinyl, Balance, Global Underground)
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