It’s been a while, but Mark Norman are still going strong and they proudly present their fabulous new single entitled Fobiac. This is definitely a track that combines the best of both techno and trance.
Fobiac has a remarkable intro with an undeniable Depeche Mode sound, but once the track picks up speed you’re immediately dragged into the original Mark Norman style we all like so much. Nice, tight and ripping strings guide everyone on the dance floor to that superb first break with its hard hammering synth stabs, after which we move on to the second break that will most definitely rock every trance event. Trained DJs will even notice some genuine funk in this one.
For the trance specialists among the DJs, the San Remix has been tacked on to provide a fresh take on this sleeping beast. The all new arrangement and the additional synth and drum programming turn the original into a real ISOS cut. Fobiac by Mark Norman is a bass heavy must for all DJs of today! Read on for high quality samples!
Well, as we all know very well, no classic trance tune is safe from the 2010 treatment, and it’s always a wonder how they manage to revive these and turn them into effective crowd pleasers….but time and time again, they do. Don’t get me wrong, often times they don’t, and this latest package does!
Marco V teamed up with Benjamin Bates way back in 1998 to release Luvstruck under the Southside Spinners guise. It was their only track together under that moniker, and for the past few years it seemed the track had been finally laid to rest as a defining trance classic of the late 90s. It turns out this wasn’t what the gents had in mind and in 2010 they’ve recruited a fresh batch of producers to rework the monster into a beast.
In this 6 remix pack are reworks from Marco V himself, Cliff Coenraad, Benny Royal, Filthy Rich, My Digital Enemy and Prok & Fitch. Marco’s version is undoudtedly Marco V a la 2010. Cliff’s version is MASSIVE beyond beliefe and steals the show. The other versions are utter garbage, wavering somewhere between confused tech house and confused electro.
Read on past the break for high quality samples of each mix!
Let’s see….this is review #5 today, and even though I told myself I’d be done after 4, I popped this gem into Winamp and well, I simply can’t let it sit idly on my computer without telling the world about it.
Bobby’s name hadn’t appeared on MusiCritics until today, and though that seems horribly wrong, I welcome his name to our pages with open arms. I’ve known Bobby personally for a number of years now, and it’s about damn time I start recognizing his talent on the site. This isn’t to say I haven’t loved his previous work, hell, one of his very own productions consistently gets played in my radio and live sets (especially in the summer!), and you can buy it on Beatport here!
This latest effort by Mr. Savage comes courtesy of Gabriel Batz’ label, Ora Recordings. Based out of Montreal, Ora has received support from some of the world’s top jocks including Roger Shah, Solarstone, Mark Pledger, and many others. Beautiful Brontosaur is a rather savage track that starts off with a wonderfully progressively summer vibe that quickly, with nary an indication, transforms into a growling beast after the lush breakdown and crash. What Bobby’s done here is craft a track that would be the perfect opener for say, Marco V (at Guv), or in a few months, Armin’s 450th episode bash at the Koolhaus. Someone get this track in his hands, it’s destined to melt hearts around the world. Along with the 4 to the floor proggy beast is a quiet sleeper in the form of a Mesozoic Sunset Mix. This truly showcases the man’s versatility!
Read on past the break for a high quality sample of each track and be sure to support the music you love!
This Irish producer/dj burst onto the scene with his first release on the Discover White imprint, garnering airplay from some of the world’s top jocks. Since then he’s released productions on Vandit (PvD’s own), Connective Sounds and now, Ronald van Gelderen’s very own label, Raw Sessions Recordings.
This latest monster packs tons of energy in just under 8 minutes, and Adam’s techno influence shine through nearly instantly. The track is reminiscent of a banging Askew techno production, but the low end’s been amped up to 11 and the throaty bass and kick combo is nearly soul shaking. On the flipside we’ve got a remix by Ronald van Gelderen, mister label boss himself, who crushes the original into a sub 6 minute beast.
Read on past the break for high quality samples, and check it out for yourself!
Synthika is an electronic music collaboration project launched in 2007 by two Finnish brothers and producers Tempo Giusto and Ima’gin. Synthika’s production ranges from slower minimal to deep driving tech trance. Using the finest elements from several different genres, they call their style club progressive – always fresh and elaborate, their sound is distinct and melodies captivating while all of the production is essentially highly danceable club material.
And danceable is exactly what these two fine producers have accomplished in their latest Synthika collab, Powder Road EP. Don’t be fooled by the tracks’ otherwise soft names, these two are epic, dark and gritty….just the way I love my trance. This two track EP kicks things off with Powder Road, a monster of a trance track that shines in the breakdown and build with a synth sequence that will pierce your heart and leave you feeling empty. On the flip side we’ve got Lilacs, and though I instantly associated Lilacs with old ladies playing bridge, this track is nothing like that. Darker and deeper than Powder Road, this track is an emotional roller coaster that energizes and drains at the same time.
How is Gary Proud exactly? Well, for one, he’s a newcomer to the trance scene, but don’t let that fool you, this jock’s very first release was on Paul van Dyk’s Vandit Digital late last year, and now he’s following it up on another hard hitting label, Sander van Doorn’s Reset Records!
It would seem his first outing was solid enough to warrant a spot on the storied Reset Records label, and Underdog accomplishes exactly what it’s named for! The track is dark, edgy, deep and crisp and that build up wastes no time getting your hands and feet warmed up, with nary a dull moment to catch your breath on. The melody feels a little over used at times, but it barely detracts from the track’s overall appeal.
Be sure to hit up the Read more link for a high quality sample of the track!
Well, to cap off my High Contrast 3 pack of reviews, I present to you the latest from Heatbeat’s very own Matias Faint. Heatbeat burst onto the scene with Protoculture in 2007, and this Argentinian duo has not looked back since. In this release, Matias takes his sound a little deeper, in an almost thought provoking state, while he teams up with Agustin to deliver a broody and epic rework a la Heatbeat. Since they were kids, Mathias and Agustin were influenced by artists like The Prodigy, Chemical Brothers, BT, Judge Jules, Paul van Dyk to name a few. And it certainly shows!
Both tracks are dark, techy and full of head on energy. You simply can’t resist its ability to make you move, and that near circus-like melody in the Heatbeat remix is spooky beyond belief, just the right thing for a Halloween themed trance night! Read on past the break to sample both versions in high quality mp3 and be sure to vote for your fave!
Joop’s been around the trance scene for many years now, and with his first set of headphones and turntables at the tender ages of 13, he’s been on a tear ever since. I discovered Joop in 2005 with his huge 2 track EP The World, but it wasn’t until his 2007 release, Prominent / On Top Of Things, that I really began paying attention to him.
In 2007 he was also selected to write the Trance Energy theme song, and though I never really liked the track, it swept the world with mass hysteria. This latest effort, High Contrast’s 92nd release, is a single track EP that combines much of Joop’s influences and a new sound that is so deep you’ll find it rocks the very core of your existence.
Read on past the break for a lovely tech trance infusion courtesy of our high quality sample!
I don’t normally get this excited when a Discover release lands on my desk, but the thought of combining Activa, Peetu S and Reaky on Discover Dark, well, that’s the bees knees!
Discover Dark has quickly become one of my favorite go-to-labels, and with a massive 2009, the label has positioned itself well to explode in 2010. Who can forget Sean Tyas’ monster release, Rulebook? With his first single of the year, Activa steps up to the mark to deliver his most pounding tech trancer to date!
Hot off the press, ‘Sniper’ is as much about techno as it is about trance with its twisted grooves, filtered riffs and all round filth. Rob’s collaboration with Peetu S, which first featured on his excellent debut album “This World” keeps the riffs simple and bassline driving to push this E.P. home into heads down groove based darkness!! Reaky continues this theme with his rework as Discover Dark hit’s the ground running for 2010.
With the release of this brand spanking new title Xelerate, Richard Durand should be added to the list of hardest working men in the industry. His Always The Sun is still doing very well, and the singles and remixes taken from the album are rocking dance floors all over the world!
Richard himself kicked ass last December during his tour through Down Under with of course a very successful live set at Sensation White in Melbourne. The fans that followed him through his Facebook page even saw some unique videos of the man playing at smaller outdoor events, with sweat pouring down his face and at times taking a chance to dance together with the audience. And Richard’s enthusiasm, energy and love for music not only show while he’s behind the decks, no, this completely new release simply confirms it.
Xelerate is a fantastic, high powered and super energetic track with a fat, swampy bass line and a hard hammering theme that will draw even the worst dancer to the dance floor. If you’re a DJ and you want to add an absolute floor filling sure shot to your collection, then this is the one for you. Get ready to drive your audience crazy, let them raise their hands during the break and all that ’cause you’re playing the latest Richard Durand. Xelerate: an instant classic!
Read on past the break for samples of the Original Mix, Brutally Attacked Mix, and Full House Mix!
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