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It's been a while since you've heard from me, but recently I've been working on a remix for a Dutch artist called Ross Curry.
It was fun working on his track because it's a different genre as where I normally work in.
I've tried to respect the original track as much as I could, using fragments of the vocal and using some of the same melodies but with different sounds.
Hope you enjoy this & looking forward to your feedback!

Some background info about Ross Curry:
Ross Curry came to the attention of Dutch music fans in the early 1990’s when he formed the band Spo Dee O Dee. Based in Amsterdam, lead guitarist Curry was the undisputed leader of the trio which was inspired by the heroes of 60’s and 70’s guitar rock.

Growing up in Liverpool , Ross Curry drank from the water of his powerful influences. His guitar style today carries on the country’s tradition for loose and fluid play. Spo Dee O Dee went to the forefront of the Dutch rock scene with several years of successful touring and two albums “Going Walkabout” (1991) and “Second Coming” (1993).

The closest Spo Dee O Dee came to radio success was the single “Lady Sleep”. For better or worse, it was just peaking when Curry turned his attention to his new solo project Shamus.
The catchy pop songs made up the album “Doolally”.
After a six month tour, another (self titled) album followed in the late 1990’s.
Taking a breather from the rock ’n'roll scene for a few years, Ross Curry was enticed by the famous Dutch duo Acda and de Munnik to play (and act) in their popular rock opera “Ren, Lenny, Ren”. Curry continued his comeback with a series of tribute sessions and live projects which earned him legendary status at the large and prestigious annual Zwarte Cross Festival in the Netherlands.

In 2019, Ross Curry shared some of his demos which were immediately determined by Zip Records (Amsterdam) as worthy for a commercial rebirth and promotion. Self recorded by Curry, the tracks were mixed by JB Meijers (The Common Linnets) and the album title chosen was “Blind Samson Eye”. Curry’s new album was scheduled for launch in the Spring of 2020. Along came COVID-19 to throw a wrench in the works. The decision to sporadically release 2-3 singles from the album was the obvious solution to the delay.

Some of the songs released as singles have performed great on the Dutch Indie Charts.
All four of the previously released singles reached top 5 positions, with Wake Up Dead reaching nr. 1 in the summer of 2020.

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Ross Curry - Heart and Guns (Estroe Remix)- Zip Records

*You are listening to short clips of the tracks

The EP begins with Into the Stillness, a landscape of reversed sounds that gently draw you in. It’s like stepping into a world where time stretches, where every sound feels distant and vast, pulling you away from the ordinary and into new, uncharted realms.

With Backwards Drift, suspense fills the air as you drift through empty space, caught in a feeling of subtle unease. The track keeps you suspended, balancing between anticipation and uncertainty, with a sense of something just out of reach, lurking in the shadows.

Breaking the Clouds follows, unraveling the calm as we’re pulled downward. The track carries an eerie weight, like entering an unfamiliar atmosphere or a plane descending through dense clouds. The surroundings grow darker, charged with energy, as if the air itself is thickening with tension, creating a sense of movement and descent through a charged, shifting environment.

In the final track, First Light, the darkness lifts, and a warm glow takes over. It’s the release after the descent – the sight of a strange new landscape lit by the first rays of light. The sound opens up, feeling like a moment of arrival and discovery, revealing something fresh and illuminating.

Descent into Sunrise is a journey through evolving soundscapes, an adventure into atmospheres that feel both alien and beautiful. This EP invites you to explore and imagine, letting each track paint a new layer of this strange, immersive world.

Artwork created by Jessie van den Broek https://www.instagram.com/jessie.vd.broek

mastering: Rob Small Mastering Professional Electronic Music Mastering Service | Rob Small Mastering Ltd

ROSE023 Estroe Descent into Sunrise EP

Estroe’s remix of Nighlights is an iridescent interpretation of the original. Once again the track pulses along, this time though, like a trip on an electric highway. Shimmering pads glide through the mix like one is passing streetlights. A bell like arpeggio gives the track a sense of pace while strobe like percussion flash by like the lights of oncoming traffic.

Colophon - Nightlights (Estroe Remix) - Rosedale Records

Estroe's 'You and me' remix is the 12th out of a series of Susanne Alt's latest album 'Saxify'.
Flute and soprano sax by Susanne Alt 
Artwork by Teis Albers.

Available at:
itunes.apple.com/nl/artist/susann…id505539386?l=en
www.traxsource.com/label/29663/venus-tunes
www.junodownload.com/labels/Venus+Tunes/releases/
www.beatport.com/label/venus-tunes/57987
www.trackitdown.net/search/keyword?q=susanne+alt
www.amazon.com/s/ref=ntt_srch_dr…ic&search-type=ss
spotify:artist:6eptujVcFm68Me8aSJVOzY

More credits at:
https://www.discogs.com/Susanne-Alt-You-And-Me-Estroe-Remix/release/9157218

Estroe started DJ-ing in 1998 and is regarded as one of the few international female DJs who made it to the top. She has been known for her warm, subtle mixes of techno and tech house that fluently evolve from delicate and warm music to darker sounds with energy and groove. Her delicate and profound productions are not about maximum compression, distorted hi-hats or full-on bass drums. Instead, they are about atmosphere and space. She runs her own label: Rosedale Records and her advice agency Estroe-Electronic Music Advice.

In march 2016 Amsterdam based saxophonist/producer Susanne Alt released her latest album 'Saxify'. It features 36 of her favourite funk musicians she met throughout the years. Amongst them are legendary musicians like Jamal Thomas, Rodney 'Skeet' Curtis, Bruno Speight, Fred Wesley.

Follow Venus Tunes on social media:
@venustunes
www.facebook.com/venustunes/
twitter.com/venustunes
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https://www.youtube.com/user/venustunes

OUT NOW! Susanne Alt - You And Me (Estroe Remix, snippet)

"Estroe’s interpretation of Au fil de l’eau captures the self reflective essence of Brett’s original track. Again, the elaborate use of gentle melody and arpeggios suggest the complexities of life while syncopated drums add an air of anticipation and excitement that something beautiful is about to happen. Deep bass notes hint at a sense of relief as they give way to soulful string pads near the end of the track like one has found the inner peace one was searching for."

For Rosedale 020 I (Estroe) welcome Brett Longman with his own distinctive style. Brett is a singer/songwriter and producer. He describes his music as “minimal grooves, sensually driven by electro sounds” and  got in touch with me after he noticed that I used one of his tracks in a mix. He really liked what Rosedale was doing musically and sent some tracks in. We met in Paris recently and are planning further releases 😃

Brett Longman - Au Fil De L'eau (Estroe Remix) SNIPPET

For Rosedale 022 I have used my own tracks and have called the Ep Nocturnal Lullabies as all the tracks were written late at night, and their themes reflect the darkness and late night vibes in different ways: 
Borderline was produced at time when a friend was diagnosed with borderline personality disorder. She was obviously struggling with the condition and as her friend I found it pretty heavy to see her go through that.
Nightshift is an ode to all those nightshifts that I worked when I was a nurse. The atmosphere in hospital when people are sleeping, aching and fighting for their lives is difficult to describe so I thought that I’d express it with music.
Slaapliedje is a track that I wrote with the purpose of comforting those who are going through difficult times.
I have recruited the help of D.Diggler to bring a remix to the table for the Ep and he has come up with something pretty special.


Borderline’s nervous and busy percussion, with its scratchy hi hats and twitching clicks and blips take the track down an angst ridden road in an insecure mind. There is a dormant volatility in the track like someone who has been on edge for too long. The percussion is beautifully juxtaposed however, with sombre pads and a haunting melodious bell like synth that morphs throughout like the pensive moods of someone who has to live with the condition. 

D.Diggler sheds a different light on Borderline with his interpretation of the original. This time the focus is more on the melodic side of the track. The bassline dictates the pace as it pulses underneath. The melodious bell synth is still present but the contemplative atmosphere is reinforced with long sweeping pads that give the track a blur, like a passing moment. The nervous turmoil of the original track’s percussion lies in the not too distant background like a reminder of troubled feelings.

Nightshift has an engaging quality in that while full of motion, there is an air of calm in the track. The kick drum and bassline dance around one another in a hurried fashion while restless percussion and blips bustle around in the background like dutiful machines fulfilling their purpose. Yet, the sedate and soothing pads bring a reassuring warmth and humanity to the track. The soft chiming melody rolls through the piece like distant alarms while occasional resonant sweeps sigh like laboured last breaths.

There is an alluring innocence to Slaapliedje. It’s playful springy bassline sets the mood, and with its intermittent resonant peaks, like small birds singing, suggests a fond childhood recollection of a time when the world was full of wonder. Scurrying percussion and more bouncing and sanguine synth elements bring the picture alive in one’s mind. The drone pads bring with them a gentle optimism with their softness and melody and seem to burst into song from time to time like sentimental memories.

01 Estroe - Borderline (2018 Version) - SNIPPET

↓↓↓original track↓↓↓
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LnjjLXMgAwQ

Original

王舟 - ディスコブラジル(Cover by ゆnovation)【鍵盤ハーモニカ】

KOTONOHOUSE & YUNOMI - Koi no Hoshiuranai, Umi wo Sashite (feat. Kuishinbo Akachan & Azuki)
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Title: Koi no Hoshiuranai, Umi wo Sashite (feat. Kuishinbo Akachan & Azuki)
Music: KOTONOHOUSE & Yunomi
Lyrics: Yunomi
Vocals: くいしんぼあかちゃん (Kuishinbo Akachan)
Guitars: Azuki
Artwork: きあと (Kiato)
Logo: ふない (unai)

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茹だるような暮れ
ぬるい風がめくる雑誌の1ページ
ありきたりな恋占いを見た
君は目を輝かせた

背中越しにぎゅっと掴む君の
真っ白な両手が言うんだ
がむしゃらにペダル踏む毎日に
振り落とされないように

ねえ、このまま
ずっと遠くの海を目指してみようよ
少しは未来が変わるかな
神様さえ届かないような
遠い遠い遠い運命
誰が決めるの

きっと同じ夜の空掛けるよう花火
大三角めがけて放ち
たとえば君が迷っているときは
帰り道、優しく照らす星に占い
来年も再来年もずっと変わらない
あの日と同じ海で待ってる

茹だるような暮れ
数年来の街は何も変わってなくて
錆びついた自転車は横たわる
時間が止まったように

ねえ、あの時
どこか遠くの場所へ逃げてしまえたら
少しは未来が変わったの
ひとり漕いでるペダルはずっと
ずっとずっと軽くなってて
どこへ向かおうか

きっと同じ夜の空掛けるよう花火
大三角めがけて放ち
たとえば君が迷っているときは
帰り道、優しく照らす星に占い
来年も再来年もずっと変わらない
あの日と同じ海で待ってる
同じ海で待ってる
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Twitter
KOTONOHOUSE: twitter.com/KOTONOHOUSE 
Yunomi: twitter.com/iamyunomi 
Azuki: twitter.com/Azukimusic 
きあと(kiato): twitter.com/_kiato 
ふない(unai): twitter.com/unaiukino

恋の星占い、海をさして (feat. くいしんぼあかちゃん & Azuki)

KOTONOHOUSE & Yunomi - 恋の星占い、海をさして (feat. くいしんぼあかちゃん & Azuki)

rated the #1 worst remix ever by all of society!!!!

Cover art by inntary: https://x.com/inntary

Check out the original song, "Tiny Little Adiantum," by ShibayanRecords:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rB7XFQgJHBI
https://open.spotify.com/track/09UAi1gYdutGj4AbDApUki

Follow Shibayan:
https://twitter.com/yaaaaaan
https://www.youtube.com/@ShibayanRecords

Lyrics: https://genius.com/Genius-romanizations-deadman-omae-wa-mou-romanized-lyrics

ShibayanRecords - Tiny Little Adiantum (deadman 死人 Remix) [Omae Wa Mou]

Released on this great Flying Circus; my track Fantastical Air.
Really hope you like this.

Listen: https://open.spotify.com/track/05qIXXE9p6d9HiNep1KVw2?si=wBI0iF2LT2-2HWdDLAxqRw

Buy: https://www.beatport.com/track/fantastical-air-original-mix/11110679

View: https://youtu.be/JoPl2mUPsDc

Estroe - Fantastical Air Snippet

One Eye On The Past One On The Future

Projectie

The Whole Show

Video: https://youtu.be/1xaLwMv3Xho

In 2009 Rottler & Deer remixed ‘Le Flaneur’ by Estroe featuring Miss Kittin.
Rottler started a dialog based on the lyrics by Miss Kittin, while Deer rolled out a beautiful melodic layer.
Now, a decade later the story of this collaboration is taking a next episode. Estroe remixed ‘Epizentrum’ a song from Rottler’s band Lenin Riefenstahl. Estroe translated the lyrics in Dutch, sang the lyrics herself, gave fuck on her shoulder injury and belt on her bass guitar. The result is stunning… a dreamy, laid back, melancholic electronic acoustic moody track that will hopefully enchant you.

This is Estroe’s description of the remix:
“ When rottler asked me to do a remix and pick a track from their album I chose Epizentrum as my favorite because I was instantly drawn into the moody and melancholic vibe and thought I could work with that athmosphere. 
When Rottler told me that he was looking for a vocalist for my remix I thought ‘ why not try myself?’ Lately I have been making baby steps with experimenting with my own voice. The remix took a little longer because I wanted to make sure that my vocal achievement was complementary to the music arrangement and to professional standards. So i asked several singers and colleague music teachers from the music conservatory where I work for feedback until I was convinced that I could send it to Rottler. 
I felt extra pressure because of the remix he and Deer made of Le Flaneur, it’s one of the most beautiful remixes ever made of my music so I wanted to return the favor by delivering something extra special. And to my relieve he loved the result. 
I also played the (basic) bass line with my own bass guitar, so this a project with two debut elements which makes it even more exciting to present it to the world.” 

Track: Lenin Riefenstahl - Epizentrum (Estroe’s Hals over Pop Remix)
Label: Rotte
Mastering: Jörn Wuttke (Alter Ego/ Acid Jesus)
Artwork & Photo: Christian Werner
Releasedate: 20-03-20

Spotify

Lenin Riefenstahll -Epizentrum - (Estroe's Hals Over Kop Remix - Snippet

The easiest way to navigate through my Soundcloud is to go to playlists as 'mixes - tracks - remixes etc'
Thanks for listening!

Esther Roozendaal, known as Estroe, is an electronic music artist exploring the boundaries of sound design and atmosphere. Where she once shaped dancefloors with deep and refined techno, her focus has now shifted to crafting immersive soundscapes and subtle, evolving beats—created entirely with modular synthesizers. Her music moves fluidly between texture and rhythm, blending experimental synthesis with a deep emotional core.
In 2024, Estroe is actively performing and releasing modular music, both solo and as part of a duo with Raaf Modular. She is also the driving force behind Rosedale Records, which relaunches with a fresh vision for modular-driven productions.
Beyond her own artistry, she is dedicated to coaching and education, mentoring at Music Conservatory Haarlem and integrating Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into her work with artists navigating the pressures of the music industry.
With a career spanning decades, Estroe continues to evolve—always seeking new ways to express sound, emotion, and atmosphere.

Lenin Riefenstahll -Epizentrum - (Estroe's Hals Over Kop Remix - Snippet

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