Trance

  01. Intro
  02. Cream & Deep Fog - Shantaram (Original Intro Mix) [Particles]
  03. Andromedha - Herre Today, Gone Tomorrow (Melancholia) (Cream & Deep Fog Remix) [Electronic Tree]
  04. Motorcycle - As The Rush Comes (Cream & Deep Fog Remix) [White]
  05. Alex Vidal - Reminiscence (Cream & Deep Fog Sunset Remix) [Stellar Fountain]
  06. Robert R. Hardy - Vibrations (Cream & Deep Fog Remix)[Soundteller Records]
  07. Cream & Deep Fog - The Shadows Of The Wind (Original Mix) [Electronic Tree]
  08. Hemisphere - Earthly Conditions (Cream & Deep Fog Remix)[Existence Music]
  09. AnLight - Strong Enough (Cream & Deep Fog Remix) [Massive Harmony Records]
  10. Cream & Deep Fog - Teras of An Angel (Cream & Deep Fog 4 Am 2015 Rmx) [Electronic Tree]
  11. Cream & Deep Fog - Neverland (Original Mix) [Particles]
  12. Cream & Deep Fpg - Secret Negative (Original Mix) [Particles]
  13. Cream & Deep Fog - A Train To Nowhere (original Mix)[Soundteller Records]
  14. James Holden feat Julie Thompson - Nothing (Cream & Deep Fog Unofficial Remix)[White]
  15. Julian Dep - Slow Stride (Cream & Deep Fog Remix)[Never Too Late Recordings]
  16. Henry Saiz - Love Mythology ( Cream & Deep Fog Unofficial Remix ) [White]


Cream - Terminal 049 @ Proton Radio (B-Day, May 2015)

Collaborative pairings often bring a frisson of excitement in the world of music production, particularly when an established artist and comparative newcomer join forces. "The Version" EP from Sapiens and Springa brings that thrill to Particles.

From the Bauhaus inspired buildings of the 1930s on the Mediterranean coastline, Tel Aviv resident, Alon Shapiro, has been immersed within the culture of music, spending a decade honing his production persona. Now debuting that production talent through his Sapiens moniker, the Israeli producer builds upon recent success. Trained in classical piano from an early age, a subsequent vinyl addiction and the joy of music stemming from the art of the 'mixtape', Sapiens found an eclectic passion for "intelligent, underground genres" ultimately distilled into a love of pioneering electronic that included Jean Michel Jarre, Kraftwerk and The Orb. Academic studies in music production followed as did gigs at local clubs and venues in the mid 2000s before the Sapiens name took hold in 2006. A portfolio of work has subsequently flowed leading to work signed for Baroque, Suffused Music and Stellar Fountain.

Although the name Springa has an outward appearance of a newcomer to the underground dance movement, Mattias Lindblom is a name firmly entrenched in the modern music industry through an integral part played in the Swedish outfit, Inkfish. A man of incomparable production pedigree, Lindblom has seen his work signed to a vast collection of blue chip labels including over 250 signed to Inkfish's own successful, eponymously named imprint. Launching the Springa production alter ego through a remix of Mistol Team for Baroque in 2014, 2015 has proved a successful year for Lindblom as Springa has seen further work signed for Mistique Music and Pangea. Furthermore work for System Recordings including a remix of Sapiens himself, set the duo up for exciting collaborative work that now manifests itself fully in "The Version".

An EP arranged into two distinct halves, "Introversion" and "Extroversion" supply a pair of opening salvos wrapped around a common percussive narrative and musical themes. "Introversion" opens proceedings with a metronomic bass line that fires off the rhythmic section with intelligence while a series of musical motifs, riffs and stabs provide an elegant contribution. A driving, pulsating affair, "Extroversion" quickly finds its feet with a spine-tingling bass line progression that dominates the melodic direction. A clever vocal cut weaves its way in and out in a variety of guises that are reminiscent of classic progressive house tunes of yesteryear to crate an aura of intrigue and nostalgia.

Taking vocal cues from its "Extroversion" counterpart, "April Heart" continues the bass line dominance of its predecessor as it growls and filters its way over the opening movements in emotive fashion. Evolving purposefully in the breakdown and beyond, a delicious arpeggio riff opens up the upper frequency spectrum with delightful fashion to create a driving, vibrant work. A stripped back "Dub Mix" minus the vocal component completes an impressive picture.

A quartet of tracks from Sapiens and Springa demonstrates a striking common purpose through "The Version".

Directed by Jay Epoch
A&R by Marina Gerardi
Mastered by Sapiens and Springa
Design by Ben Mautner
Text by James Warren

The Version

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Sapiens & Springa - April Heart (Dub Mix - Radio Edit)

Release Date: 29th January 2016
Stream/Download: Anjunadeep.lnk.to/Explorations01

2015 was a landmark year for Anjunadeep, seeing the label celebrate its 10th anniversary with another #1 iTunes Dance compilation, along with sell out events and festival stages across the world.

The London based imprint kick off 2016 with something new – a various artists EP series called ‘Explorations’, showcasing four artists making their label debuts. Edinburgh’s Theo Kottis is quickly making a name for himself with his residency at the legendary Sub Club, and recent releases on Moda Black. His contribution ‘Into The Wild’ is a melodic roller, packed with cinematic atmosphere.

Wild Dark, regulars at New York’s legendary Verboten club, bring a touch of indie electronica in ‘Falling Deep’, featuring their own vocals. On peak-time duty is Heliotype with ‘Catching Fire’, reminiscent of past Anjunadeep releases from Dusky and Leftwing & Kody.

Closing the EP is newcomer Aiiso. Having found success under various alter egos in the past, Aiiso now delves into mellow terrain with the trancey ‘Point Of Return’, the perfect afterparty soundtrack.


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