Loads of emotion in this one. Amazing production

As Andre Sobota continues to shake global dancefloors with his genre-defying music, Proton Music opened 2017 with the sublime "Concluded". With a trio of high-calibre remixes already showcasing a breadth of talent, Particles now picks up the mantle with a further triumvirate.

Krzysztof Kotlinski and Krzysztof Kupczakiewicz are no stranger to the upper echelons of the underground dance fraternity. Under their Cream and Deep Fog guise the duo have over a century of production credits to their collective name with work signed to such luminary imprints as Electronic Tree, Soundteller and Aethereal. Furthermore, a clutch of credits have found their way onto Particles, not least in original work that includes the outstanding "Neverland" EP, and the "Kiki" and "Shantaram" tracks for "Summer Particles 2014". Remixes of GMJ in February 2016 and Kastis Torrau and Donatello a year later are now joined by an intelligent reworking of "Concluded". Subtly using the melodic themes of the original within a deep, evocative bass line, it stands supreme in a stripped back breakdown, surrounded by shimmering counterpoint motif. A wealth of additional production material extends the melodic flow and a laid-back rhythmic casing plays an integral part in the aptly named "4am Remix".

A new collaborative pairing making their presence felt, LADS, combines "German finesse and precision with South African groove and soul". Thus, Luc Angenehm and Deep Suite are a powerful duo. Responsible for a century of underground techno and house jewels, Angenehm has already found his way on to Solid Shape, City Life and Proton Music, with the latter accounting for the landmark "Kaiserkraft" and "Isabel" EPs. Similarly, Deep Suite has seen his work featured on Atal Music, Crevasse and his own eponymous imprint, while the duo have come together only once previously, with the track "Abgehn", part of the "Tour De Traum XII" compilation in mid 2016. Now debuting on Particles, the LADS remix of Particles is a deep house gem that glitters with magnificent use of Sobota's central melodic riff as it filters in and out of proceedings. Accompanied by emotive chord progressions, sustained bass line, seismic kick and elegant spot effects, the LADS remix is art in sonic form.

Hailing from the Buenos Aries capital, Sebastian Busto, continues to ride the crest of the sonic wave through his unique and distinctive production work. Renowned for his "dreamy atmospheres" and "elegant progressive house", the Argentinean's classical piano training has stood him in good stead as his work has found a home on a plethora of blue chip imprints. Balkan Connection, MNL and Massive Harmony Records have all helped shape Busto's success alongside the monthly "Religions" show on Proton Radio. September 2016's three-track, "Nature" EP, saw an explosive debut on Particles and now a 2017 rework of Desaturate is followed by a second remix. Creating a sublime rhythmic groove with stereo-spun hi hats and rolling percussion, an intriguing combination of new melodies play upon the themes inherent in Sobota's original, emerging in a rousing breakdown. As arpeggios and new bass line work their magic, Busto has created a highly original interpretation of "Concluded".

A trio of new remixes from Cream and Deep Fog, LADS and Sebastian Busto have "Concluded" Andre Sobota's work in striking fashion.

Directed by Jay Epoch
A&R by Marina Gerardi
Mastered by Cream and Deep Fog, LADS, Cid Inc.
Design by Ben Mautner
Text by James Warren

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