Chris & Matt Kid – Cherry Picker [Discover Digital]
Posted by Andre on May 7, 2009 under Releases, Tracks | 
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Brothers, Chris & Matt Kidd exploded onto the global dance scene in early 2006 with their huge hit ‘Horizon’ co written with Rob ‘Activa’ Stevenson on the massive Liquid Recordings/Spinnin. With support from many of the worlds leading trance and hard dance DJ’s and compiled on more than 20 compilations, this has become an anthem and was a promising start for the duo.
Chris & Matt are now very much cutting out their own unique sound. Their productions contain a modern fusion of trance and tech all rolled into one captivating sound. All their productions have been supported and compiled by some of the worlds biggest DJs in trance, tech trance and hard dance including Paul van Dyk, Tiesto, Yoji Biomehanika, Scot Project and many more besides.
With this unique sound they now start a series of releases on the Discover labels with the excellent tech trance debut “Cherry Picker“. Tough and driving with equal amounts of depth and musicality thrown in for good measure this is a perfect start for the duo and their new production home.
Read on past the jump for my full breakdown of this memorable trancer and be sure to check out the high quality sample I posted!
Chris & Matt Kid – Cherry Picker
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I first discovered this talented duo rather by luck. After discovering, and subsequently purchasing, their remix of Aethna’s ‘Enigma’ on Thrust Groove Records I was positively hooked to their edgy sound. The track kicks off with a throaty bass and kick pair, foreboding a rather heavy track from the start. However, as the track begins to unravel past the first minute marker, it becomes a little apparent that Chris and Matt decided to put together something a little more balanced in the trance versus tech department. After listening to the first two minutes I’m kind of reminded of an older Paul van Dyk, think back to Mayday 2001. The track smoothly, and softly, transitions into a sweeping and lush breakdown that introduces a more discernable synth melody. The breakdown doesn’t do much for me, but wow, is the build up damn effective at getting me perked up and nearly dancing out of my chair. The track meanders through the remaining three minutes, with a second small build up at the 6 minute mark.
The track is pieced together into a remarkably coherent whole, but at times it seems to suffer from a lack of variety. Is it effective at what it does? Damn right it is….don’t be surprised to hear this gem being aired by the world’s biggest jocks, this is PvD ready and don’t be surprised to hear Carl Cox play it.
Score: 8/10
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