Friday 13 June 2008

2 Producers
Insigma

This is a fine record with 2 nice mixes on show.

Original Mix - Score 8/10
A nice solid introduction makes this a very easy track to drop into any mix and the simple approach to the arrangement opens up lots of possibilities. As for the Song itself it is all based around a sweet melody and all the different elements melt into the background seamlessly. The breakdown has a dissonant quality to it which only serves to emphasize the uplifting main synth line when it arrives.

Alphalifter Remix - Score 8/10
This remix is somewhat deeper than the original and reminds me of some classic German trance labels. Again simplicity is key to the entire track and the sparse mix is filled with several tricks and twists to keep interest. My biggest concern with this track is that the middle section just doesn't build into the climax fast enough and overall the track should probably be a little shorter, which would of delivered more impact in the context of a dynamic mix. As it stands this remix will still make it's way into more than a few record boxes, and could well be a special weapon for some.

Overall a nice package with 2 quite different mixes meaning it feels more like a double A side record. Trance music at it's purest!

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