Temple One – String Theory [Enhanced]
Posted by Aaron on June 30, 2009 under Releases | 
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As with Sergey Shemet, Temple One first crossed my path with Moonlight Madness…Of course I have heard of Temple One, but I haven’t really given him a shot, until now! This is String Theory, which should promise to be a quality bit of trance, and not strung out in the least! On remix duty is none other than Mark Sixma, under his M6 alias. He should inject a little drive, for sure! Read on.
String Theory (Original Mix)
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We get a standard DJ intro of kick and click, just to get the ball rolling…A bassline ledges up around the thirty second mark, and we layer onwards and upwards, cymbals, bass fattening, and such. Then, those strings finally begin the theorizing we were promised! They are lovely uplifters that as soon as they are introduced, morph into something of a vintage, classic-style progression, and in the process turn down into something a little morose. The break is gorgeous, and if you like the older Tiesto, or all that trance of the ‘99 years, you will like this one. Despite the chilling melody, there is quite a bit of warmth. Take note that the percussion takes a backseat, which leaves the synthwork with a lot of room to fill, and it performs this task with much gusto. Definitely something for the throwback crowds, even with that reversed cymbal that you have heard in Gouryella tracks…Wow, I’m such a nerd. 
String Theory (M6 Remix)
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Mark whips out some fancier production tricks and sizzle, beginning with the ever popular kick-less intro, and a stutter. Drop the kick, and already there’s a subtle synth bleeding in…Whoa! Maybe he was feeling the vintage vibe, because Mark cooked up some nice acid to lead into the bassline, a chunky number with a lot of bob. You can hear some very light pads in the background, before the acid returns to the fold, on the off-beat. Those pads edge closer and bring some chill, and are joined by yet some more synth. Mark has also favored filling and layering with synthwork, as opposed to percussion, making for quite a palette of sound…In comes the break, and the strings return to theorize, this time armed with fuzz and noise. The build is contrived from a shit-ton of distortion (but not clipping, cause that would be horrid!), and before you know it you are bobbing your head to this grinder. A short break to let the strings out to play, and off we go into transition land. This remix is certainly slower than a lot of what I have heard from Mark, but who cares, it’s delicious!
Solid on both counts! If you have a flair for the old-school, do check this one out. Lush saws, simple beats, and classical-based melodies are what characterize this release. I throw my favor to the M6 remix, because it’s groovy as hell…And acid. Acid is good! 8/10.
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Andre said,
M6 Remix is off the hook.
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