An artist with a strong and vibrant portfolio under his name, Pysh returns to Particles with his "Ballada" EP. Remixes from Argentina and Germany complete the picture.

A catalyst for a career in the music industry, victory remixing Booka Shade catapulted Pysh into the limelight in 2010. A full-length album for Einmusika followed as has subsequent work for high-profile labels that include, Traum, Defected and Get Physical. A remix of Rudy UK in June 2018 opened Pysh's account for Particles and we are delighted to welcome him back with an original EP. The title track is characterised by a heavy beat and chunky rhythmic interplay paves the way for a chorus of beautiful analogue melodies to weave a magical path across the eight-minute piece. Building throughout, counterpoint motifs meld with a central theme to wonderful effect. Immediately piquing interest with its rapid-fire arpeggio opening, "B.R.A.T." continues the rich melodic themes. A strong rhythmic bed provides an anchor for analogue sequences to revel in glissando glory as they build to a white-noise crescendo, before dropping back in to hypnotic arpeggio groove once more. Collaborating with fellow countryman, Sincz, a heavier chunkier groove combined with intricate percussive cadence keeps "Angelika" moving forwards with claps and effects. Simultaneously, a hypnotic melodic phrasing sits perfectly within the rhythmic framework as it evolves elegantly into a beat-laden third movement.

An accomplished musician, Matias Chilano, has been a regular performer across the clubs of his Argentine home with the likes of Nick Warren, Quivver and Dave Seaman. Regularly supported by fellow countryman, Hernan Cattaneo, Chilano's production portfolio is chock full of impressive releases for such leading imprints as Balkan Connection, Movement Recordings and Soundteller Records. A single remix of K Nass represented a superb debut for Particles in March 2018 and a second remix now sees Matias Chilano create a typically smooth offering. Wrapped in a crisp rhythmic hi-hat shell with strong beat and intricate percussive groove, a smooth array of melodic sequences interacts with each other, evolving gently in hypnotic fashion. Making intelligent use of Pysh's elements, muted free-flowing lines appear at the mid-point breakdown and into the third movement combined with Chilano's exquisite production work.

Renowned for his prowess in the techno arena, Christian Hornbostel has garnered support for his music from across the DJ elite that includes Pan-Pot, Wally Lopez and Stacy Pullen. A hugely experienced DJ and producer, over two-thousand credits sit next to his name for some of the leading underground dance music imprints. Work for Kling Klong, Set About and Natura Viva are testament to Hornbostel's technique and craft, while the "Ampere" EP for Particles provided a moment of melodic techno brilliance in July 2018. Now, reworking Pysh, the Christian Hornbostel remix of "B.R.A.T" bristles with mule-like kick and off-beat percussion, while a rapid-fire ostinato that has its roots firmly in the original, keeps energy high. Adding a swathe of additional production material, a spine-tingling breakdown provides a moment of melodic magic before the driving rhythms finds its place once more in the second half.

Directed by Jay Epoch
A&R by Marina Gerardi
Mastered by Cid Inc., Christian Hornbostel
Design by Ben Mautner
Text by James Warren

Ballada

B.R.A.T. (Original Mix)

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