John Askew – Beirut [Discover White Label]
Posted by Andre on October 27, 2009 under Releases | 
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Is it obvious that I’m cleaning out a backlog of Discover releases? It should be, and in any regard, this is my last of the day and most definitely the most unique release on the Discover White Label since it’s first release 12 months ago. John completely reinvents his sound for this exotic release, and Beirut is probably his most lush and relaxing release to date.
Along with John’s Original Mix, which is, by the way, down tempo and chilled out to the max, are two tasty remixes from Thomas Datt and recent remix contest winner, Xgenic. Thomas’ remix is a sultry progressive number that is dark and edgy, while maintaining much of the uplifting aura of the Original Mix. As for Xgenic’s rework, I’ve got to say that considering what the original material was, he’s truly re-invented it and given it a sound that fits right at home with some of today’s harder hitting trance DJs like Christopher Lawrence, Sean Tyas and Paul van Dyk.
Read on past the break for some high quality samples and be sure to show the label some love, buy the tracks if you like them!
John Askew – Beirut (Original Mix)
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John Askew – Beirut (Thomas Datt Remix)
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John Askew – Beirut (Xgenic Remix)
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The Verdict
I have to come out and say it, I love this release. I didn’t at first, but to be honest, the sheer variety in each remix, the high production values of each and the melody John chose is simply breathtaking. As for my favorite, I’m going to have to give Thomas the nod, what’s he’s done is spectacular as a progressive trancer with attitude.
Score: 9/10
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denis deep [supreme sense] said,
very beautiful track was got!
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